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Hyderabad: Couple alleges hospital negligence as twin babies die
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident in the city at a private hospital, newborn twins died of complications due to premature birth. The parents blamed the hospital for medical negligence. The incident dates…
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Hyderabad: Two held for raping, impregnating minor at Chatrinaka
Hyderabad: The Chatrinaka police on Thursday arrested two persons for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor for over a year and impregnating her. The incident came to light when the victim’s parents found…
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Indian comedian Johny Lever honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Abu Dhabi: Renowned Bollywood actor and comedian, Johny Lever is the latest to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) coveted 10-year golden visa. The 64-year-old actor was handed over the visa…
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Should I shut down Guwahati’s hotels because there are floods?: Assam CM
New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday sought to downplay the camping of Maharashtra’s rebel Shiv Sena MLAs in his state saying all “tourists” are welcome there. Sarma also…
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BJP says ‘Satyamev Jayate’ after SC upholds SIT’s clean chit to Modi in 2002 riots probe
New Delhi: “Satyamev Jayate” was the unanimous reaction of BJP leaders on Friday after the Supreme Court upheld the SIT’s clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the…
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Two pro-BJP independent MLAs demand Maha Assembly Dy Speaker’s ousting
Mumbai: Two pro-BJP independent legislators in Maharashtra on Friday objected to Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal’s approval of the appointment of Shiv Sena MLA Ajay Chaudhary as the party’s new group…
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I have left CM’s bungalow, not my determination: Maha CM Uddhav
Mumbai: Shiv Sena president and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reached out to the functionaries of his party, which is currently battling a rebellion, and sought to allay fears surrounding…
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French court upholds ban on burkini in swimming pools
On Tuesday, the French Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, issued a decision banning the full-body swimwear—burkini that veiled Muslim women resort to in public swimming pools in the southeastern…
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UP demolition drive: SC adjourns hearing of plea filed by Jamiat-Ulama-I-Hind
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday deferred a hearing for June 29 on a plea filed by Jamiat-Ulama-I-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh authorities to ensure that no further demolitions…
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Draupadi Murmu seeks support from Sonia, Pawar and Mamata
New Delhi: The NDA’s presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu spoke to Congress interim national president Sonia Gandhi, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, and sought…
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Fatima Payman becomes first hijab-wearing senator in Australian parliament
A refugee from Afghanistan, 27-year-old, Fatima Payman, has become the first hijab-wearing woman to win a Senate seat in Western Australia. Fatima Payman won Western Australia’s sixth and final Senate seat, becoming the first…
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Telangana: Man sets nephews alight over property dispute
Hyderabad: Enraged with his brother over a property issue, a man on Thursday set his nephews alight in Medarabasti of Khammam district. The accused identified as 29-year-old Kona Uma Rajasekhar visited his…
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Karnataka: Disturbed by recent developments, 75 concerned citizens write to CM
Bengaluru: A group of 75 people including eminent personalities have written an open letter to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, expressing concern about “recent developments” that threaten to destroy peace and diversity in…
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Andhra Pradesh renames Konaseema district after Ambedkar
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday decided to rename Konaseema district as Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district, a month after the district was rocked by violence protesting against the proposal.…
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Turkey, Israel working on restore ties to ambassador level
Ankara: Turkey and Israel have started work to appoint ambassadors as part of efforts to normalise ties, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said. “We have started work for upgrading the diplomatic representation…
