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UK introduces new bill to crack down on Big Tech abusing market power
London: The UK government on Tuesday introduced a new legislation to tame Big Tech from abusing market power and ensure businesses and consumers are protected from rip-offs and can reap the full…
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Situation at LoC relatively peaceful after ceasefire agreement: Pakistan Army
Islamabad: The Pakistan Army on Tuesday said the situation at the Line of Control (LoC) has remained “relatively peaceful” after the ceasefire agreement with India was restored in 2021. In his first…
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Criminals now beg for their lives, says CM Yogi; bats for ‘triple-engine govt’
Unnao: Criminals in Uttar Pradesh walked around with their heads held high but now they hang placards around their necks begging for their lives, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday while…
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Babita alleges oversight panel member snatched report from her, ‘ridiculous’ says Radhica
New Delhi: Former wrestler Babita Phogat on Tuesday claimed that fellow oversight committee member Radhica Sreeman snatched the final report on sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Bri Bhushan Sharan Singh from…
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UK’s first Jagannath Temple to be built in London, backed by Odisha diaspora
London: A UK-based charity working on a project to build Britain’s first temple dedicated to Lord Jagannatha in London has welcomed a pledge of GBP 25 million from an Odisha-origin entrepreneur and…
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Watch: Sharjah stadium renames stand after Sachin Tendulkar
Abu Dhabi: The West Stand at the iconic Sharjah cricket stadium has been renamed the Sachin Tendulkar Stand in a special ceremony to coincide with the Indian cricket legend’s birthday, here on…
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Same-sex marriage: Parliament has power to legislate; how far can courts go into it, asks SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said Parliament undisputedly has the legislative power over issues raised in pleas seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriage and pondered over the “interstices” left open…
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Atiq Ahmad’s brother-in-law suspended as govt doctor: Officials
Meerut: Slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad’s brother-in-law Akhlaq Ahmad, a government doctor posted in Meerut, was suspended on Tuesday by the Health Department, a senior official said. Akhlaq Ahmad was arrested earlier this…
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Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away at 95
Chandigarh: Former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patron S Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 95. This was confirmed by the Personal Assistant of his…
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‘Joe and I look forward to finishing the job,’ says VP Harris
Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged Americans to come together to fight for democracy, continue to make progress, and make sure all Americans can get ahead and thrive, minutes…
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UAE-based Indian bizman plans to launch new Indian airline ‘Air Kerala’
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman is planning to launch new Indian airline— Air Kerala catering to expatriates, local media reported. Afi Ahmed, managing director of UAE-based Smart Travels, is…
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150 abandoned vehicles to be auctioned soon: Hyderabad police
Hyderabad: Rachakonda police on Monday said that more than 150 abandoned and unclaimed vehicles will be publicly auctioned off unless the owners of the said vehicles claim them within a time period…
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Indians among 60 delivery drivers held for working illegally in UK
London: As part of a week-long crackdown on illegal migration, 60 delivery drivers, including Indians, have been arrested across London for working illegally, the UK Home Office said. The drivers, working for…
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Some cheetahs to be shifted to new habitats due to lack of space at Kuno
Bhopal: Some of the cheetahs currently housed in Madhya Pradesh’ Kuno National Park (KNP) will be shifted to new habitats in the coming months. As per the forest officials, the proposal was…
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Sheikh Mohammed shares clearest image of Mars’ moon Deimos
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared the clearest image ever taken of Mars moon Deimos. On…
