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After Yamagiwa’s resignation, ex-health minister is Japan’s new economy chief
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday appointed former health minister Shigeyuki Goto as economic revitalization minister to replace Daishiro Yamagiwa who resigned over his ties with the controversial religious sect, Unification…
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Kerala: Kairali, MediaOne among 4 channels barred from Raj Bhavan
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Governor’s office on Monday barred four television channels from entering the Raj Bhavan here to cover his press conference, prompting political parties and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ)…
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Rishi Sunak appointed Britain’s Prime Minster by Charles III
London: Rishi Sunak on Tuesday scripted history when he was appointed by King Charles III as Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing…
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Karnataka: Slain Bajrang Dal activist’s family seeks police protection
Shivamogga (Karnataka): Slain Bajrang Dal activist Harsha’s family has asked the police for protection from anti-social elements, who were giving life threats to them in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district. Ashwini, Harsha’s sister, said…
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Five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank raid
The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that five Palestinians were killed and 20 others were injured, with live bullets, as the Israeli forces stormed the city of Nablus at dawn on Tuesday.…
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Hopes for India-UK FTA talks impetus with new PM Rishi Sunak
London: As Rishi Sunak takes over as Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister on Tuesday, there is renewed hope that the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) will get a much-needed impetus after the…
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Man sets his bike on fire, breaks window panes of a police post in Delhi’s Khan market
New Delhi: A man, in an inebriated condition, set his bike on fire in front of a police post in Delhi’s Khan market area on Tuesday, and also pelted stones and bricks…
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One burglar nabbed in Najafgarh area
New Delhi: A notorious burglar, who used to steal things from schools in Delhi’s Najafgarh area, has been arrested by police, officials said on Tuesday. The accused was identified as Manoj Kumar,…
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Ram temple to open to devotees in January 2024: Champat Rai
Ayodhya: The Ram temple here will be open to devotees in January 2024 after the installation of idols of Ram Lalla, said a member of the trust set up to oversee the construction…
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Mumbai: Man sentenced to 1.5 yrs jail for calling girl ‘item’
A POCSO court in Mumbai on Monday sentenced a man to 1.5 years for addressing a girl as “item”. The case dates back to 2015. In his ruling, judge SJ Ansari observed…
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Sunak’s rise as next British PM triggers war of words between BJP, opposition leaders
New Delhi: With opposition leaders using the elevation of Rishi Sunak as Britain’s next prime minister to lament alleged majoritarianism and divisiveness in India, the BJP on Tuesday cited APJ Abdul Kalam’s…
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SC declines Telangana HC’s order allowing DNA testing of two children
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has quashed the order of the Telangana High Court allowing DNA testing to determine the paternity of two children in a matrimonial dispute by stating that it…
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Myanmar: Military airstrike kills 80 at Kachin ethnic minority concert
Bangkok: Air strikes by Myanmar’s military killed as many as 80 people, including singers and musicians, attending an anniversary celebration of the Kachin ethnic minority’s main political organisation, members of the group and…
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Hyderabad: Cricket betting racket busted; four held, Rs 1.4 cr seized
Hyderabad: The Commissioners Taskforce on Mondy busted a cricket betting racket in Marredpally and arrested four persons. The accused were identified as Ajit Deshpande, Sandeep Kulkarni, Mayur Joshi, and M Suresh. The…
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Freedom of choice in marriage essence of personal liberty: HC
New Delhi: Observing that freedom of choice in marriage is an intrinsic part of the Constitution and questions of faith have no bearing on the freedom to choose a life partner, the…
