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Hyderabadis in Mumbai, this Ramzan sweet trail is for you
Hyderabad: As the silver crescent will be sighted this evening, the holy month of Ramzan will begin tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, across India. From Hyderabad’s Old City to Mumbai’s Bohri Mohalla, homes…
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Ramzan 2026: Palestinians hold first Taraweeh prayers in Gaza after ceasefire
Gaza Strip: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip performed the first Taraweeh prayers of Ramadan on Tuesday evening since the October ceasefire, gathering among the ruins of mosques and in makeshift prayer spaces…
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No impediments to India producing next AI champion: Sundar Pichai
New Delhi: Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday, February 18, said India is already witnessing the kind of transformation that can produce the next world-leading AI major from within, asserting that the…
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Andhra: 7-year-old raped, murdered; accused found dead in lake
Amaravati: The body of a seven-year-old girl was found in a drum on Tuesday, February 17, after she was allegedly raped and murdered by her neighbour in Madanapalle. The accused was found…
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NIA arrests PFI member absconding for 3 years at Kochin airport
Hyderabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, February 18, arrested a member of banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who has been absconding for the past three years, after he…
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India, Canada may finalise terms of reference for FTA talks next month
New Delhi: India and Canada are expected to finalise terms of reference for initiating talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) during the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to India…
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Telangana BJP seeks equal festival benefits after Ramzan relaxations
Hyderabad: Criticising the Congress government in Telangana over its order allowing Muslim employees to leave offices early during Ramzan, the BJP on Wednesday, February 18, said similar courtesies should be extended to…
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Epstein files point toward global criminal organisation: UNHRC experts
The Epstein Files suggest the existence of a global criminal trade, while the acts described in them were led by extremist beliefs, according to a statement released by independent experts from the…
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Man duped by fake Hyderabad airport officer offering ‘cheaper’ iPhones
Hyderabad: A man posing as a customs official of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) duped a 53-year-old man out of Rs 75,000 by promising to sell iPhones at a lower price.…
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Two Holy Mosques witness large turnout for first Taraweeh of Ramzan 2026
Riyadh: Worshippers gathered on Tuesday, February 17, to perform the Isha and first Taraweeh prayers of Ramzan 1447–2026 at the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia. It came after authorities confirmed that Ramzan…
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Shops in Telangana allowed to operate till 5 am for Ramzan
Hyderabad: The Telangana Labour Commissioner M Dana Kishore on Tuesday, February 17, issued an order allowing shops and establishments in Telangana to operate beyond their regular hours till 5 am for the…
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Supreme Court vs High Courts: Two diferent views on what constitutes rape
India saw two significant but contrasting judicial views – one from the Supreme Court and the other from the Chhattisgarh High Court – both interpreting a woman’s bodily integrity and the legal…
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India skips 85-nation statement on West Bank ahead of Modi’s Israel visit
Hyderabad: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Israel, India has refrained from signing a joint statement by 85 UN member states condemning Israel’s decision to seize large areas of the…
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Tiger found dead on railway track in Nagpur
Nagpur: A sub-adult male tiger was found dead on railway lines in Nagpur, possibly after being hit by a train, officials said on Wednesday, February 18. The big cat was one and…
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Can’t say when I’ll return to India, Vijay Mallya tells Bombay High Court
Mumbai: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, facing multiple cases of fraud and money laundering, told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, February 18, that he cannot say when he will return to India…
