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Israel OKs more settlements in West Bank as Gaza strikes kill at least 13
Jerusalem: Israel announced Thursday, May 29, it will establish 22 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the legalisation of outposts already built without government authorisation. Israeli strikes on the Gaza…
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In touch with authorities in Iran to locate missing Indian men: MEA
Tehran/New Delhi: India on Thursday, May 29, said that it remains in touch with the authorities in Tehran for locating three Indian nationals who have gone missing in Iran. “The three Indian…
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Delhi HC grants police protection to journalist in MP police assault case
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, May 28, ordered police protection for a journalist after he alleged he was harassed, threatened, and stripped by police inside a station in Bhind, MP, on…
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Man tested positve for COVID-19 dies in Karnataka
Bengaluru: In a second similar incident in Karnataka, an elderly man tested positive for COVID-19 has died at a hospital in Belagavi district, a senior official in health department said. Harsh Gupta,…
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UAE announces Eid Al Adha holidays for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced a four-day Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday for private sector employees. This was announced in a circular issued by the Ministry of…
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The name ‘Operation Sindoor’ politically motivated: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for naming the anti-terror operation against Pakistan as “Operation Sindoor”, asserting that the name of the operation is…
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Police arrest man linked to 7 burglary cases across Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A 27-year-old man from Mahabubnagar, involved in multiple house burglaries, was arrested by the Pahadishareef police on Thursday, May 29. Police recovered 13 tolas of gold ornaments, 41 tolas of silver,…
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Rupee declines 10 paise to settle at 85.48 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee declined 10 paise to close at 85.48 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday due to a strong American currency against major crosses overseas and rising global crude oil…
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Bengaluru man turns thief to maintain three wives, nine children
Bengaluru: A 36-year-old man, who became a thief allegedly to take care of his three wives and nine children, has been arrested in Bengaluru, a police officer said on Thursday. Police recovered…
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Delhi HC asks LG, Centre to reply to plea on online content takedown notices
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Lieutenant Governor on a plea challenging a notification issued by him empowering police to issue takedown notices for social media…
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Shivakumar objects to portfolio transfers in Karnataka; BJP calls it drama
Bengaluru: In a significant development, Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D. K. Shivakumar has strongly objected to the transfer of certain officials without his knowledge or consent, sources…