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7 held for firing at group over land dispute; victims injured, hospitalised
Palghar: Police arrested seven persons on Wednesday after one of them allegedly fired at a rival group over a land dispute, leaving seven men injured in Palghar district of Maharashtra, officials said.…
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Saudi Arabia expands ‘Professional Verification’ service to 160 countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has successfully completed the final phase of its ‘Professional Verification’ service, expanding its reach to 160 labor-exporting countries. This…
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Kerala govt to appoint 249 sportspersons under sports quota
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday approved the appointment of 249 sports persons to various positions in different departments under the sports quota for the years 2015-2019. The decision was taken by…
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Protesting farmers allege medical negligence to fasting leader Dallewal
Chandigarh: Protesting Punjab farmer leaders on Wednesday, January 22, alleged “negligence” on the part of a team of government doctors that has been deputed to provide medical care to fasting farmer leader…
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Telangana chief secretary reviews various development projects
Hyderabad: The Telangana chief secretary (CS) S Santhi Kumari, on Wednesday, January 22, reviewed the progress of various construction and development projects. The chief secretary examined projects including the construction of the…
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Over 1100 aid trucks sent to Gaza via Rafah crossing: sources
Cairo: A total of 1,114 trucks of humanitarian aid have so far been sent to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing since the border was reopened Sunday, Egypt’s Al-Qahera News TV…
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Maha train accident: Passengers pulled emergency chain after spotting sparks
Jalgaon: Panic gripped passengers when sparks flew from the wheels of Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express after brakes were applied ahead of a railway station in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, prompting some of them to…
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Maharashtra: Tiger cub hit by vehicle in Wardha, dies
Nagpur: A four-month-old female tiger cub died after being hit by a vehicle on a highway in Wardha district of Maharashtra, a forest official said. The cub was hit by an unidentified…
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Video: Kerala man wins Rs 8.64 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 38-year-old Indian national from Kerala has won a staggering one million US dollars (Rs 8,64,06,650) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Zaheersultha Asafali, clinched the prize…
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Narayanpur reservoir project to be completed within a year: Uttam Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana irrigation minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday, January 22, promised that the Narayanpur reservoir project in Karimnagar district would be completed within a year. His claims came as he visited…
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No application deadlines for ration card, Indiramma Illu: Uttam Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana’s Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Wednesday, January 22, that applications for welfare schemes such as ration cards and Indiramma Illu will remain open…
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CDPP to discuss ‘Affirmative Action for Muslims in India’ report on February 5
Hyderabad: The Centre for Development Policy and Practise (CDPP), Hyderabad, will host a discussion on a new report titled “Affirmative Action for Muslims in India” on February 5. The report titled, “Affirmative…