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UP: Couple sentenced to death for sexual exploitation of 33 minor boys
Banda: In a landmark verdict, a special court in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda on Friday, February 20, sentenced a former junior engineer of the Irrigation Department and his wife to death for the…
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Delhi court convicts 21-year-old in 2016 NDPS case
New Delhi: A court here has convicted a 21-year-old man under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for possessing 200 grams of heroin, saying the prosecution has proved his guilt…
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CM Vijayan to inaugurate Akkulam-Chettuva Waterway Phase 1 on Feb 26
Thiruvananthapuram: Marking a milestone in Kerala’s inland waterways development, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the first phase of 280-km Akkulam-Chettuva Water Way at Chilakoor Beach Park in Varkala on February 26.…
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Austrian court convicts man whose girlfriend died
Vienna: An Austrian court has convicted a man of manslaughter caused by gross negligence after his girlfriend froze to death as the couple attempted to climb the country’s highest peak last year.…
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Hyderabad to see SIR in April: Know mistakes that can trigger notices
Hyderabad: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters’ list is all set to begin in April in Telangana districts, including Hyderabad, and in view of it, citizens need to avoid mistakes that…
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Raja Singh taunts Akbaruddin with ‘give 5 minutes to show might’ jibe
Hyderabad: In yet another controversial remark, Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh challenged All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi to give his followers just “five minutes” so that they could show…
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Thousands gather at Al-Aqsa for first Ramzan Friday prayers
Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Muslims gathered under heavy security at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem for the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, among them Palestinians who…
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Hyderabad homes get bigger, average flat size hits 2,600 sq ft
Hyderabad: Homes in Hyderabad have become bigger, with the average flat size in the city crossing 2,600 square feet in 2025. According to a latest report by real estate consulting firm Anarock,…
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Democracy on trial: Umar Khalid’s endless wait for justice
On February 17, the Press Club of India in New Delhi hosted the release of “Umar Khalid and His World,” a book put together by his friends, supporters and fellow travellers, honouring…
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Gaza death toll in first 16 months of war far higher than reported: Lancet study
Gaza Strip: More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 16 months of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza Strip, significantly exceeding figures released by local authorities at the time, according to…
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Schools in Hyderabad change timings for Ramzan 2026
Hyderabad: Some schools in Hyderabad have made changes to their timings during Ramzan 2026. A school in the city mentioned that the adjustments have been made to ensure comfortable and productive learning…
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From 1891 to 2026: Inside Hyderabad’s library culture
Hyderabad has always been a city where centuries coexist. On one hand, Irani cafes and IT towers share the same neighbourhood, and on the other, minarets and metro lines share the same…
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Extraordinary decision: SC orders deployment of judicial officers for Bengal SIR
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, February 20, directed the Calcutta High Court to assign judicial officers to help complete the Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal, calling it an “extraordinary…
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Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute: HC fixes Mar 12 for next hearing
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Friday fixed March 12 as the date of the next hearing on the amendment application moved by the Muslim side in the Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi…
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Telangana: Student injured after argument escalates to fight in Khammam
Hyderabad: A student of the Narayana Junior College in Telangana’s Khammam district was injured after an argument escalated into a fight between two groups on February 15, with the incident coming to…
