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Karnataka: ‘Elephant numbers in state up by 350’, says minister
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Eshwar B. Khandre on Wednesday said that the number of elephants in the state has gone up by 350. A census was conducted as…
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Govt expects to implement new data protection law within 10 months
New Delhi: The government is expecting to implement the Digital Personal Data Protection law within 10 months, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the…
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UAE: Gold prices in Dubai go up; check here
Abu Dhabi: Gold prices rose at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday morning, August 9, after dropping Dirhams one per gram on Tuesday evening, August…
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Custard apples arrive in Hyderabad markets, traders anticipate high demand
Hyderabad: Custard apples have started arriving in the city. The fruit is widely available in hilly areas of Wanaparthy, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Siddipet, Bhuvanigiri Yadadri, and Nalgonda. Traders are also procuring a good…
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Harmanpreet scores brace as India beat Pakistan 4-0 in ACT hockey
Chennai: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh struck twice from penalty corners as a dominant India thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 to maintain their unbeaten run in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Wednesday.…
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Hyderabad: Police intensify anti-drug campaign in Old City areas
Hyderabad: The city police have intensified anti-drug abuse awareness campaigns, particularly in Old City, after AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi asked the law enforcement agencies to control the rampant drug menace. On…
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BJP MP slams Lalan Singh after he questions govt on Manipur situation
New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ram Kripal Yadav on Wednesday hit back at Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, after he took a swipe…
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Hyderabad: Deccan Blasters hold mega job mela in Old City
Hyderabad: Deccan Blasters, a Hyderabad-based organisation, held a mega job mela at Gulzar Function Hall in Old City Hyderabad on Wednesday, August 9. Considering challenges faced by job seekers in securing the…
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TMC terms Rahul’s LS speech in Parliament as ‘straight from heart’
Kolkata: The TMC on Wednesday praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for raising the Manipur issue in Parliament by “speaking from the heart”, and criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for attempting to…
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Karnataka CM holds meeting with Congress MLAs for third straight day
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday held discussion with in-charge Ministers and legislators from various districts for the third consecutive day, and assured them of addressing their concerns and releasing funds…
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Deccan Heritage chairman expresses grief over demise of Zaheerudin Ali Khan
Hyderabad: Deccan Heritage Academy chairman Er Vedakumar Manikonda on Wednesday, August 9, expressed his deepest condolences on the sudden demise of Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, managing editor of The Siasat Daily. In a…
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TDP president Chandrababu Naidu demands CBI probe into attack on him
Amaravati: Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday demanded an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following an attack on him…
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Kejriwal thanks ex-PM Manmohan, Cong chief for supporting Delhi services bill
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Congress stalwart and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh thanking him for his “sheer presence” in Rajya Sabha despite his poor health to…
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Chiranjeevi’s advice to Andhra CM triggers uproar, Roja hits back
Amaravati: Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi’s advice to the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh government to focus on development rather targeting the film industry has triggered an uproar, evoking sharp reaction from the ruling…
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Smoke on Tirupati-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express triggers panic
Amaravati: Smoke in Tirupati-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express triggered panic among passengers in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district on Wednesday. The train was stopped at Manubolu after the loco pilot was alerted by the…
