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Hyderabad: Seasonal diseases grip twin cities as mercury dips
Hyderabad: With the increase in the cold wave in Hyderabad, the number of asthma patients besides cold, fever, flu and allergy has seen a sharp increase during the last two days and…
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Messi happy to qualify for semifinals
Doha: Lionel Messi admitted his side had suffered to qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout against the Netherlands. “We are really happy, we suffered too…
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FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semis
Doha: Neymar drew level with football legend Pele’s record of 77 Brazil goals with his effort against Croatia on Friday but that was not enough for the South Americans to take them…
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Peru’s new President hints at early polls amid protests
Lima: Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte acknowledged the possibility of holding the next elections earlier than scheduled amid protests. “If the situation warrants it,” the government will be in talks with the…
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WHO concerned over increasing antibiotic resistance in human infections
Geneva: High levels of antibiotic resistance in bacteria are causing life-threatening bloodstream infections, according to the latest report released by the WHO. For the first time, the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use…
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Karnataka BJP to rename ritual ‘Salaam Aarti’ started by Tipu Sultan
Bengaluru: The ruling BJP of Karnataka has decided to rename ‘Salaam Aarti’– a ritual started by Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan in the state. The announcement to change the age-old ritual made by…
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UN envoy voices concern over insecurity in Congo
United Nations: The top UN envoy for Congo has voiced grave concern over insecurity in the eastern part of the country. While the announcement of the 2023 electoral calendar could make a…
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Ex-US officer sentenced for 3.5 yrs in George Floyd murder case
Washington: A former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s back has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the latter’s murder in 2020. On Friday, a…
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US reports over 25,000 weekly flu hospitalisations
Los Angeles: More than 25,000 people were hospitalised due to flu in the US in the week ending December 3, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and…
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Over 20 mn Pakistanis rely on underfunded floods aid as winter sets in: UN
United Nations: More than 20 million people in Pakistan continue to depend on humanitarian aid and the needs will grow as winter sets in, said UN humanitarians. Critical humanitarian needs in Pakistan…
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Karnataka ready to welcome Kharge on maiden visit as AICC chief
Kalaburagi: A rousing reception awaits newly-elected AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on his maiden visit to his home town Kalaburagi after taking over the coveted post, on Saturday. Elaborate preparations have been made…
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3 Yemeni soldiers killed, 8 injured in gunmen ambush
Aden: Three soldiers of the Yemeni government forces were killed and eight others injured by unidentified gunmen, who ambushed their convoy in the country’s southeastern province of Hadramout. The gunmen, suspected of…
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UN chief calls for donations to emergency response fund
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for donations to the world body’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). CERF is a United Nations success story, and it prioritises those most likely…
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C Naidu promises to bring back welfare schemes for minorities if TDP wins
Andhra Pradesh: The former chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that it was the TDP that launched several welfare programmes for Muslims.In close…
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Lakshminarayana to contest from Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha in 2024 elections
Visakhapatnam: Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Joint Director VV Lakshminarayana on Friday said that he will contest from the Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections. Speaking to ANI, Lakshminarayana…
