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Bangladesh seeks China’s support in Teesta river restoration project
Beijing: Bangladesh’s new government, headed by Tarique Rahman, has formally sought China’s involvement and support for the Teesta River restoration project, a move that may cast shadow on New Delhi-Dhaka ties. The…
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Congress Legislature Party meeting to decide on CM begins soon in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: The meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) to decide on the chief ministerial candidate in Kerala is set to begin at the party headquarters here shortly. The Congress, which won…
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Political observers see no possibility of DMK-AIADMK tie-up to form govt
Chennai: With certain media reports indicating that DMK and AIADMK are likely to join hands to form a government by overtaking actor-turned Vijay’s TVK, which has 108 MLAs, political observers termed it…
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2005 fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Shaikh: HC upholds acquittal of 22 people
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday, May 7, upheld the acquittal of the 22 accused in the 2005 case of the alleged fake encounter of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar…
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Karnataka reinstates IPS officer suspended for viral video, appointed DGP
Bengaluru: In a significant and controversial move, the Karnataka government has revoked the suspension of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Dr K Ramachandra Rao, who was earlier suspended in connection with the…
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Delhi tops list of 19 metropolitan cities in road accident deaths: NCRB data
New Delhi: The national capital had the highest number of deaths due to road accidents among 19 metropolitan cities across the country in 2024, recording 1,658 fatalities in 2,000 cases, according to…
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Kerala court sentences 20-year-old man in minor girl rape case
Kollam: A Kerala court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to 21 years of imprisonment for raping a minor girl after befriending her on a social media app. Karunagappally Fast Track Special Court…
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Polls open in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer’s leadership
London: Polls have opened for midterm local and regional elections on Thursday, May 7, that could deliver a heavy blow to embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer’s center-left Labour Party is…
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MBT alleges irregularities in SIR mapping by BLOs in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) on Wednesday, May 6, wrote a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Telangana, C Sudharshan Reddy, alleging irregularities in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter mapping…
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Video: Driver stabs wife to death in full public view in Suryapet
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a driver stabbed his wife to death in Telangana’s Suryapet in full public view on Wednesday, May 6. The incident occurred in Kodad mandal. The deceased woman,…
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Hot days, cool camps: Turning summer into a season of discovery
Summer vacations often test the patience of both children and parents. While the soaring temperatures make everyone sweat, restless children at home can make tempers fray. With schools closed, keeping young minds…
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Swearing-in ceremony of new Assam govt to be held on May 12
Guwahati: The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held on May 12, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several union ministers, chief…
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From Pahalgam to Pakistan’s heartland: India marks one year of Operation Sindoor
Hyderabad: India on Thursday, May 7, marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the landmark tri-services military action launched in the early hours of May 7 last year that targeted terror infrastructure across…
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Telangana govt discusses jobs with Israel delegation amid deepening ties
Hyderabad: Telangana Labour Minister Gaddam Vivek on Wednesday, May 6, discussed overseas employment opportunities for people of the state with an Israeli delegation. The meeting organised by the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company…
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Hopes for reopening Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher
Hong Kong: Asian shares jumped on Thursday, May 7, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 gaining 5.7 per cent to a record intraday high as investors waited to see if the US and Iran…
