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Saudi approves 2023 budget with $4.26bn surplus
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved the state budget with a surplus of 16 billion riyals ($4.26 billion). The budget was approved during a cabinet session led by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al…
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Pakistan passport ranks fourth lowest in world
Islamabad: Pakistan has been ranked 94th, sharing the slot with Somalia, in terms of passport strength while the UAE has topped the list of the world’s most powerful ones. According to the…
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With Gujarat polls, AAP to get national party status: Manish Sisodia
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday claimed that Gujarat Assembly polls will elevate Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the national level. “Through the votes of Gujarat, AAP is…
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Musk briefly loses world’s richest man’s title to Bernard Arnault
San Francisco: Twitter owner Elon Musk briefly lost his position as the world’s richest man to Bernard Arnault, the chief executive of luxury brand Louis Vuitton’s parent company LVMH on Wednesday. According…
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FIFA WC 2022: Japan coach bows in apology, players leave message of thanks to Qatar
Doha: The Japanese national team players presented themselves as exceptional model in the world of football, especially during their participation in the FIFA World Cup, which is currently being held in Qatar.…
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Punjab-origin Rachna Singh becomes first South Asian minister in Canada
Chandigarh: Punjab-origin Rachna Singh, a postgraduate in psychology from Panjab University here, has created a history of sorts after she was sworn in as Minister of Education and Child Care of British…
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Telangana: Places of worship to get relief from huge electricity bills
Hyderabad: The places of worship in Telangana state are going to get a big relief in electricity charges. Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Ltd. (TSSPDCL) and Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Ltd.…
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Telangana: TSPSC notifies vacancies for lecturer posts in govt degree, polytechnic colleges
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC), on Thursday released notification for recruitment to 274 lecturer posts in the government degree and polytechnic colleges.TSPSC notified 544 post vacancies for degree lecturer…
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Raja Singh’s counsel says MLA’s social media post not against any religion
Hyderabad: Raja Singh’s counsel K. Karuna Sagar has claimed that the post recently shared by the Goshamahal MLA is not against any religion. Seeking the withdrawal of the showcase notice that was…
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Turkish FM urges US to finalise F-16 sale ‘as soon as possible’
Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the sale of US F-16 fighter jets to Ankara “needs to be finalised as soon as possible”. Cavusoglu made the remarks at a joint…
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Hyderabad: Foundation for new administrative block worth Rs 33 cr laid at OU
Hyderabad: Telangana education minister, P Sabitha Indra Reddy laid the foundation stone for a new centenary administrative building at Osmania University (OU) campus on Wednesday. “The government is ready to provide students…
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Pakistan’s total external debt stocks by 2021 stood at USD 130.43 billion: World Bank
Islamabad: The World Bank has estimated Pakistan’s total external debt stocks stood at USD 130.433 billion by end-2021 in comparison to USD 115.695 by the end-2020, Business Recorder, reported. In its latest…
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White House backs bill that ends per country quota for green cards; Indian-Americans to benefit
Washington: The White House has supported Congress to pass legislation that seeks to eliminate the per-country quota on green cards to allow US employers to focus on hiring people based on merit,…
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Alert in south coastal Andhra Pradesh for cyclone ‘Mandous’
Amaravati: A cyclone alert has been sounded in south coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, officials said on Thursday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued the cyclone Alert for north Tamil Nadu,…
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Indian-origin investor livid after losing $2 million in FTX crash
New York: An Indian-origin entrepreneur, who lost $2 million after FTX went kaput last month, is taking legal action against the cryptocurrency exchange’s founder, according to a report. Delhi-born Evan Singh Luthra,…
