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Rupee falls 33 paise to close at 83.04 against US dollar
New Delhi: The rupee plunged by 33 paise to close at 83.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking a strong American currency and higher crude oil prices. Foreign fund outflows…
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UAE: Sharjah announces 50% discount on municipal fines
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) on Tuesday, September 5, issued a decision to grant a 50 percent discount on municipal violation fines. The discount is valid for 90 days and…
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11 people died in past 15 days in Karnataka due to human-animal conflict
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre on Tuesday said that the department requires at least Rs 500 crore to take up works aimed at preventing human-animal conflict, and…
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Row over Prez G20 invite: Citizens free to call India or Bharat
New Delhi: The citizens are free to call the country India or Bharat as per their wishes, the Supreme Court had said in 2016 while dismissing a PIL which sought a direction…
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Pro-Pak slogan row: NC leader Mohd Akbar Lone files affidavit in SC
New Delhi: National Conference leader Mohd Akbar Lone Tuesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court reiterating his oath as Lok Sabha MP, saying he will preserve and uphold the Constitution and…
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Woman suffering from mental illness made 38 bomb hoax calls to Mumbai police
Mumbai: A 41-year-old woman suffering from a mental illness allegedly made 38 hoax calls about bombs to Mumbai police’s control room in the last two months, an official said on Tuesday. The…
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Shocked at Manipur CM’s ‘intimidatory’ statements: Editors Guild
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday said Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s statements in response to its report on the media coverage of the ethnic violence in the…
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Hyderabad: Home guard attempts self-immolation over non-payment of salary
Hyderabad: Upset over non-payment of monthly salary, a home guard working with the Hyderabad traffic police on Tuesday attempted self-immolation. M Ravinder, 36, a resident of Uppuguda, Chatrinaka, has been working at…
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Indian teen dies on unchaperoned school trip to Cambodia: Report
Singapore: Parents have been asking for a review of guidelines on overseas excursions from a top school in Singapore after a 17-year-old Indian student died in June during one such trip to…
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India or Bharat: SC gave citizens the name-choice in 2016
New Delhi: The citizens are free to call the country India or Bharat as per their wishes, the Supreme Court had said in 2016 while dismissing a PIL which sought a direction that India be called ‘Bharat’…
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AP CID initiates comprehensive probe into 2 scams linked to Naidu
With growing concerns over the misuse of public funds and possible irregularities in contracts, the Andhra Pradesh government has embarked on a determined effort to combat corruption allegations linked to former chief…
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Arunachal Pradesh CM announces various benefits for teachers, others
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on the occasion of the 62nd Teacher’s Day on Tuesday, announced various decisions, including creation of 500 posts, for the benefit of teachers. The Chief…
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Saudi Arabia raises minimum salary for citizens to Rs 88,503
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has raised the minimum salary for its citizens working in the private sector to Saudi Riyals 4,000 (Rs 88,503) instead of Saudi Riyals 3,200 (Rs…
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches flash sale
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) low-cost carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, has announced a flash sale that offers 20 percent off on selected flights. The flash sale offer will only apply to bookings…
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Dubai ‘golden chance’ driving test: Cost, eligibility, all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: Dubai residents who hold driving licenses from 43 approved countries can transfer their existing licence to a Dubai driving licence. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) explained in a recent…
