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Four dead after torrential rains wreak havoc in Jammu; traffic on NH suspended
Jammu: Four persons were killed and over two dozen houses and bridges were damaged as heavy rains pounded Jammu, where almost all water bodies are flowing above the danger mark, submerging a…
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Reuters scribe resigns over ‘betrayal of journalists in Gaza’
As 245 journalists have been killed in Gaza, a photojournalist working with the news agency Reuters has resigned. She cited “Betrayal of Journalists in Gaza” as the reason for her resignation. Journalist…
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UAE announces holiday for govt employees for Prophet’s Birthday
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on September 5 for government employees on the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday. With the holiday declared on September 5, government employees in…
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50 Mahindra University students under probe in Hyderabad drug bust
Hyderabad: In a major drug bust in Hyderabad, 50 students of Mahindra University are being investigated by the Telangana narcotic wing for alleged ganja consumption. The Telangana police ‘EAGLE’ arrested a four-member…
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Telangana Assembly session to commence on Aug 30
Hyderabad: Telangana Assembly’s Monsoon session will commence at 10:30 am on August 30. A cabinet meeting has also been scheduled for 1:00 pm on the same day, stated an official notification. The…
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SC constitutes SIT for fact-finding inquiry into complaints against Vantara
New Delhi: Reliance Foundation’s zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre, Vantara, said it will extend “full cooperation” to the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to inquire into allegations of non-compliance…
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After PM Modi’s degree case, Delhi HC blocks disclosure of Smriti Irani’s educational records
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing CBSE to provide copies of the Class X and XII records of BJP…
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Sephora drops Huda Beauty from upcoming fall campaign over ‘anti-semitism’ video: Reports
Global beauty retail chain Sephora has reportedly removed Huda Beauty, the renowned cosmetic brand founded by Iraqi-American entrepreneur Huda Kattan, from its upcoming fall campaign, after she posted a video claiming Israel…
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Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that bank cheques must be cleared within a few hours from October 4 — down from the current clearance time of up to…
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Man arrested for selling adulterated liquor at LB Nagar
Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise sleuths arrested a man for selling adulterated liquor at LB Nagar. The sleuths seized 13 bottles of liquor from him. On information, a team raided a flat…
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DEO seeks objections on new polling station plan in Jubilee Hills
Hyderabad: Hyderabad District Election Officer and GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan has asked political parties to submit their objections, if any, on the rationalisation of polling stations in the Jubilee Hills Assembly…
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TGHRC warns strict action against colleges withholding certificates
Hyderabad: The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC), headed by Justice Shameem Akhtar, has strongly criticized two private colleges in Hyderabad for withholding students’ original certificates. The Commission said the practice violates the…
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Harish Rao slams Congress government over agricultural issues
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader T Harish Rao on Monday, August 26, criticised the Telangana government over agricultural issues in the state and the neglect of farmers. He raised concern over…
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SC concerned over delays by HCs in pronouncing judgements
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has voiced strong concern over long delays by High Courts in pronouncing judgments after hearings are concluded, warning that such a situation erodes “litigants’ faith in the…
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SIR: ECI seeks public opinion on five questions
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday sought public opinion on various concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which ignited a full-scale spat between the…
