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Bilawal Bhutto decries ‘national obsession’ over Army chief appointment
Karachi: Terming the gossip, debate and speculation over the upcoming appointment of the chief of army staff “unfortunate”, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that “the national obsession with this particular…
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G20 declaration underlines urgency to diversify energy systems
New Delhi: The G20’s Bali Declaration on Wednesday underlined the urgency to rapidly transform and diversify energy systems by accelerating and ensuring clean, sustainable and affordable energy transitions. Members of the grouping…
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Wearing masks not mandatory anymore in flights in India
New Delhi: Keeping in view the declining cases of COVID-19 in the country, the government on Wednesday removed mandatory requirement to wear masks on flights. The Ministry of Civil Aviation said that…
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Ahead of BMC polls, CM Shinde to inaugurate 51 health clinics in Mumbai
Mumbai: In what is billed as a major public health initiative, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will inaugurate 51 Hindu HridaySamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Clinics on the lines of ‘mohalla’ (neighbourhood) dispensaries all…
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Sexual harassment redressal policy for Swiggy’s women delivery executives
New Delhi: On-demand convenience digital platform Swiggy on Wednesday said it has introduced a sexual harassment redressal policy for its women delivery executives, who are otherwise not covered under the ambit of…
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AP High Court asks CID to question Ponguru Narayana in Hyderabad
Amaravati: In a relief to senior TDP leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister Ponguru Narayana, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the CID that it may question him at his…
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FIR against Suvendu Adhikari for comments on female tribal minister
Kolkata: An FIR has been filed on Wednesday against the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari for his alleged derogatory comments about Trinamool Congress legislator from Jhargram…
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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan launches Qadir Ali Baig theatre festival
Once again, stellar performances, iconic venues, meaningful content and huge turnouts marked the just concluded 17th edition of Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival. It’s truly commendable for any performing arts festival of…
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CBI allowed to make Sisodia’s aide approver in Delhi liquor scam case
New Delhi: Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is staring at more troubles, as Dinesh Arora, his close aide and an accused in the Delhi’s Excise Policy scam case, has become an…
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UP: Schoolboy attacked by pet dog in lift in Greater Noida
A schoolboy was attacked by a pet dog in a lift at a housing residency in Greater Noida on Tuesday. CCTV cameras installed in the lift show the boy accompanied by his…
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Recommendations for Hyderabad Metro Rail fares to be submitted in 3 months
Hyderabad: A Fare Fixation Committee (FCC) for Hyderabad’s Metro Rail (HMR) has been constituted, on Tuesday, to recommend a fare revision under the chairmanship of former Justice G. Shyam Prasad after collecting…
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Rana Safvi’s new book on Sufism is dignified, powerful and heart-touching
The general perception of Sufism for those uninitiated is perhaps reduced to paintings and images of saints, in cascading gowns steeped in reverence for the Almighty. The images, while powerful are deeply…
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Shireen Abu Akleh’s family welcome US probe into killing of journalist
The family of the Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Tuesday expressed their hopes that the United States (US) investigation into Akleh’s killing would be “independent, reliable and lead to justice,” and…
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Lufthansa Cargo resumes service from Hyderabad International Airport
Hyderabad: Lufthansa Cargo has recently resumed its scheduled freighter services from Hyderabad International Airport. In a statement from the Hyderabad International Airport on Wednesday, the resumption will boost cargo connections and benefit…
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Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends
Bali: Indonesia on Wednesday handed over the G20 presidency to India for the coming year at the Bali summit here with Prime Minister Narendra Modi terming it a matter of pride for…
