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Imran Khan holds emergency cabinet meeting to discuss ‘surprise’
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has held an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet, the media reported. Pakistan Federal Science Minister Shibli Faraz told reporters that a “surprise” was discussed at…
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BJP wins by polarisation not because of policy or achievements: Ashok Gehlot
Bikaner: Attacking the BJP over rising inflation and unemployment in the country, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Saturday claimed that the saffron party is winning elections by polarisation, and not because of…
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Karnataka: Goons vandalise watermelon pushcarts of Muslim traders
In yet another Islamophobic incident in Karnataka, Hindutva goons vandalized pushcarts of Muslim watermelon vendors in the Dharwad district. The incident took place outside a Hanuman temple, in the state. Members of…
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Tamil is root of our existence: AR Rahman amid Shah’s Hindi remark controversy
Ever since Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial ‘speak Hindi instead of English’ remark made headlines in the country, many prominent southern political parties, including BJP ally AIADMK have opposed it. The…
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Karnataka: Muslim auto drivers face the ire of Hindutva goons
After raising slogans and boycotting Muslim traders, halal meat vendors and hijab-wearing students, the focus has now shifted to auto drivers in Karnataka. Members of Hindu Jagarana Vedike (HJV) were seen distributing saffron…
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Death toll in Ukraine train station attack rises to 52
Kiev: The number of civilians killed in the Russian strike on a train station in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk has increased to 52, with 109 people injured, a top official announced on Saturday. In…
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Karnataka: 2 injured as BMW driver loses control, jumps divider
Bengaluru: Two women were severely injured while three cars and two bikes damaged after the driver of a speeding BMW car in Mangaluru on Saturday lost control and jumped the divider, ramming into…
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Bitcoin scandal: Karnataka CM tells Cong to submit information
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday challenged the Congress to submit information regarding the Bitcoin scandal, saying he has already responded in the Assembly on the issue. The Congress, in…
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Delhi BJP leader booked for sharing ‘doctored’ Kejriwal clip
Chandigarh: Punjab Police have registered an FIR against a Delhi BJP leader for allegedly sharing on his Twitter handle a “doctored video clip” of Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal. This…
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Personal liberty of accused cannot be sacrificed on altar of preventive detention: SC
New Delhi: Personal liberty of an accused cannot be sacrificed on the altar of preventive detention merely because a person is implicated in a criminal proceeding, the Supreme Court has said as…
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Shanghai to conduct new round of citywide Covid screening
Shanghai: Shanghai, where a nine-day lockdown is currently in place, will conduct a new round of citywide Covid-19 screenings, an official announced on Saturday. Based on the test results, the city will…
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Google bans Muslim prayer apps containing data harvesting software
Popular Muslim prayer apps, namely Al-Moazin Lite and Qibla Compass, among dozens of other apps were removed from the Google Play store after discreet data harvesting malware was found on them. The…
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Preparations to reopen Sanaa airport in Yemen underway
Sanaa: Preparations are underway to reopen Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport, nearly six years after it closed to commercial flights. Since 2016, the Saudi-led Arab coalition has halted air navigation at Sanaa airport…
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Dubai: Indian Consulate issues passport advisory to travel agents, expats
Abu Dhabi: The Indian Consulate in Dubai has issued an advisory to Indian passport holders, and has warned them to beware of travel agents who deface their passports with advertising stickers. The consulate…
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Telangana: Maoists open fire at police in Bhadradri Kothagudem, escape
A three-member Maoist team opened fire at police during a search operation near Kistarampadu village in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. According to a report from The New Indian Express, the Maoists, who managed…
