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SC backs gay advocate’s appointment as DHC judge, refutes centre’s objections
New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium has expressed its disagreement with the Centre for returning the proposal to appoint advocate Saurabh Kripal, who is openly gay, as a Delhi High Court judge,…
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UAE weight loss challenge announces Rs 11 lakh cash prize for top winners
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates’ biggest weight loss challenge is back for its third edition, with 50,000 Dirhams (Rs 11,07,508) worth of cash prizes on offer for those who shed the…
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Zomaland, the greatest food carnival of Hyderabad is back
Hyderabad: Zomato’s food and entertainment carnival ‘Zomaland’ is back in Hyderabad with a wide range of culinary delights and fun activities. With an impressive and wide range of food vendors, including some…
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‘If Delhi Commission of Women chairperson isn’t safe…’: Swati Maliwal narrates ordeal
Noida: Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday narrated the incident where she was allegedly molested and dragged by an inebriated man after her hand got stuck in his…
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Hyderabad Public School’s year-long centenary gala from Jan 20
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad public school (HPS) Begumpet, is rolling up the curtain to celebrate its year-long Centenary Celebrations with its set of activities between January 20 and 27. The events will begin…
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Pakistan urges Iran to investigate cross-border terrorist attack
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday called upon the Iranian authorities to investigate the cross-border terrorist attack in the Panjgur district of Balochistan province and bring the perpetrators to task, local media reported. Pakistan…
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Air India pee-gate: Accused Shankar Mishra banned for 4 months by airlines
New Delhi: Air India banned Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on an elder woman mid-way on an Air India flight for four months, an Air India official told ANI on Thursday. Shankar…
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BBC Documentary on PM Modi ‘propaganda piece with bias’: India
The BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi was criticised harshly by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday. It was described as a ‘propaganda piece’ with bias intended to advance…
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Virat Kohli’s surprise visit to Manikonda sends fans into frenzy
Hyderabad: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is in Hyderabad and played a match against New Zealand at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. Currently, the New Zealand cricket team is in India to…
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SP, Cong demand WFI chief be sacked, FIR registered over sexual harassment allegations
Lucknow: Opposition Samajwadi Party and Congress in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday demanded the sacking of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Braj Bhushan Sharan Singh, and an FIR against him,…
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Decide on extending benefits available to para-athletes to deaf sportspersons: HC tells Centre
Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Centre to take a decision on extending certain benefits available to para-sportspeople to deaf athletes as well while observing the two have to…
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Emergency exit opening: House panel to write to Aviation ministry
Delhi: After Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed that it was BJP leader Tejasvi Surya who opened the emergency exit of an IndiGo plane last month “by mistake”, Parliamentary Standing Committee on…
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AP: Upgradation of Nellore railway station at good pace, says SCR
Hyderabad: The South Central Railways (SCR) plans to upgrade Nellore railway station in order to handle both current and future passenger traffic. According to a statement by the SCR, the railway station…
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Joshimath crisis: Cracks develop in GMVN guest house
Joshimath: Cracks have developed in the walls of Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam’s (GMVN) guest house in the holy city of Joshimath in Uttarakhand. The cracks were noticed in the building, located near…
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Govt schools with less than 60 students increased every year in last decade: Report
New Delhi: The proportion of government schools with less than 60 enrolled students has increased every year over the last decade, according to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER). The crucial…
