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Indian-origin candidates line up for Leicester Mayor role in UK
London: Two Indian-origin candidates are lined up to go head-to-head for the post of Leicester Mayor in the local elections coming up in the UK early next month. Conservative Party councillor Sanjay…
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Madinah, Dubai named safest cities for solo female travellers
Despite the increasing trend towards solo travel, women still face discussions of safety and equality. After two years of limited travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers around the world are eager…
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20-year-old Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank
A 20-year-old Palestinian was shot dead on Saturday by Israeli forces during a confrontation between soldiers and a group of Palestinians in Azzaoun town in the occupied West Bank, the Shehab News…
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Karnataka tired of 40% commission, wants 100% commitment: Tharoor
Bengaluru: Former union minister Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said people in Karnataka were tired of “40 per cent commission” and wanted “100 per cent commitment” that the Congress party would give if…
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Big Bad Wolf Book sale kicks off at Dubai Studio City; priced from Dh2
Abu Dhabi: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, inaugurated the fourth edition of the “Big…
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Hyderabad: Samajika Telangana Political Front to be launched on April 11
Hyderabad: Samajika Telangana Political Front (STPF) is set to be launched on April 11 at Baghlingampally in the city. Progressive political parties, forums of marginalised communities and associations, and Telangana social activists…
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Gujarat: Hindutva leader Kajal Hindusthani arrested over hate speech
Right-wing leader Kajal Hindusthani has been arrested by the Gir Somnath police in Gujarat on Sunday over her recent hate speech. At an event organised by Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad…
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Congress points to Adani Group’s alleged ‘China links’, questions ops in India
New Delhi: Firing a fresh salvo at the government, the Congress on Sunday pointed to Adani Group’s alleged China links and asked why the conglomerate is still being permitted to operate ports in…
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Railway Board Chairman inspects ‘Kavach’ system in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Railway Board Chairman and CEO Anil Kumar Lahoti on Sunday inspected the working of ‘Kavach’, an indigenous automatic train protection system developed by Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO). The South…
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Israel launches airstrikes in Syria after rocket attacks
Tel Aviv: Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, in response to six rockets that were launched from its Islamic neighbour, The Times of Israel reported citing Israel Defence Force. The…
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PM Modi visits Theppakadu elephant camp, interacts with Bomman and Bellie
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Theppakadu Elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu and interacted with the mahout couple, Bomman and Bellie. The couple had featured…
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Politics over Iftar: RLJD decides to stay away from parties this year
Patna: While the politics of Iftar continues in Bihar, Upendra Kushwaha-led Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal (RLJD) has decided not organise such an event this year. Kushwaha, while interacting with media persons in…
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Karnataka: Vokkaligas present in 100 assembly constituencies, can make or break politics
Bengaluru: As Vokkaligas (15% of the population) are considered to be the second major community of Karnataka after Lingayats (17%), the focus is on how whether there would be a shift in their voting…
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Telangana: Eye tests conducted for one cr people under Kanti Velugu
Hyderabad: The health authorities in Telangana have conducted free eye tests of more than one crore people under second phase of ‘Kanti Velugu’, billed as the world’s largest eye screening programme. Ever…
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80% rise in Makkah hotels occupancy rate in Ramzan, highest in 3 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hotel and accommodation sector witnessed a significant resurgence, with room occupancy in Makkah reaching 80 percent during Ramzan 2023, the highest level in three years, local…
