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Hyderabad: Cracker sales sink despite heavy Deepavali shopping rush
Hyderabad: With just a day left for Deepavali, heavy rush was witnessed at cracker shops in the city on Sunday. The joy of celebrating the festival in a conventional way by bursting…
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Karnataka minister apologises after viral video shows him slapping woman
Chamarajanagar: Karnataka Minister V Somanna apologised on Sunday after he allegedly slapped a woman who approached him with a plea to redress her grievance. The incident, the video of which went viral…
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Lord Ram takes everyone along, says PM Modi
Ayodhya: “Ram does not leave anyone behind, he does not turn away from anyone. We have a lot to learn from him because he truly believed in ‘Sabka saath sabka vishwas, sabka…
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Death toll from floods in Pakistan rises to 1,731
Islamabad: The death toll from this season’s monsoon rain and floods since mid-June has risen to 1,731 along with 12,867 injuries in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said. According to…
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Ayodhya lights UP on 6th ‘Deepotsav’ with PM Modi
Ayodhya: As more than 17 lakh earthen diyas lit up, presenting a mesmerising view on the banks of Saryu river at Ayodhya, it seemed like heaven on earth. The reflection of the…
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Congress promises to regularise 15L contractual, outsourced employees if elected in Gujarat
Ahmedabad: The Congress on Sunday said regular government jobs will be provided to nearly 15 lakh youths working on contract or as outsourced staff in different state-run entities and departments if the…
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I have no idea how that happened, lost for words: Kohli
Melbourne: Virat Kohli was lost for words after leaving the cricket world speechless with his cricket here on Sunday. In his own words, King Kohli had no idea how he had engineering…
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Pay fees with plastic waste! How a Bihar school is cleaning up a village
Gaya: A school in Bihar’s Gaya district is making a positive change in society by imparting free education to children – by making them serve the cause of nature and cleanliness. The…
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Kerala Governor tells nine VCs to resign by Monday noon
Thiruvananthapuram: In an unprecedented move, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has asked all nine Vice Chancellors of state varsities to resign from their respective posts. Noting the action was following the Supreme Court…
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Iran protests trigger solidarity rallies in US, Europe
Washington: Chanting crowds marched in the streets of Berlin, Washington DC and Los Angeles on Saturday in a show of international support for demonstrators facing a violent government crackdown in Iran, sparked…
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‘India, India!’ roars Ameerpet as India beat Pakistan in WT20 match
Hyderabad: Several cricket fans took to the streets in Hyderabad to celebrate India’s win over Pakistan in a match of the World T20 Tournament on Sunday. India beat Pakistan by 4 wickets…
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AP’s revenue collapsing, youth’s future in oblivion, alleges TDP
Amaravathi: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and former minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu attacked the ruling state government accusing them of pushing the youth’s future into complete oblivion. In a video released here on…
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UP: Minor boy tied to electric pole, assaulted; 2 arrested
The Azamgarh police, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two persons on Sunday for assaulting a minor boy on suspicion of mobile theft. The boy was tied to an electric pole with his hands and…
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A first since 2001, Israel allows Palestinian Authority to buy 2 helicopters
Israel intends to allow the Palestinian Authority to purchase two helicopters for the flights of its senior officials, according to Israeli media. The Israeli newspaper, Haaretz, reported that Tel Aviv’s move to allow…
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Rushdie lost sight in an eye, use of one hand after Aug attack
Madrid: Salman Rushdie has lost his sight in one eye and the use of one hand after the attack he suffered while preparing to deliver a lecture in the US’ New York…
