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Private member’s bill to regulate population withdrawn in RS
New Delhi: A private member’s bill moved by BJP member Rakesh Sinha in the Rajya Sabha to regulate the rising population was withdrawn on Friday. The BJP MP withdrew the Population Regulation…
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My life is in danger, says Imran Khan
Islamabad: As the threat of the no-confidence motion to oust him from office looms, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that his life is in danger. The Pakistan Premier says…
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Bharat Biotech temporarily slows down COVAXIN production
Hyderabad: Bharat Biotech on Friday announced the temporary slowing down of production of COVAXIN across its manufacturing facilities, having completed its supply obligations to procurement agencies and foreseeing the decrease in demand.…
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BJP first party since 1988 to cross 100-seat mark in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has become the first party since 1988 to touch the 100-seat mark in the Rajya Sabha with the results of biennial elections to the Upper…
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Ramzan 2022: First Taraweeh prayers performed at Ka’batullah, Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: The worshippers on Friday night performed first Taraweeh prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on the first night of the holy month of Ramzan 1443-2022. The moon sighting committee…
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Russia to extend space station participation till 2030: NASA
Washington: Despite the souring relationship between Russia and the US over the war in Ukraine, Moscow is still considering extending its participation on the International Space Station (ISS) through 2030, according to…
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TRS MLA’s brother among beneficiaries of ‘Dalit Bandhu’ scheme
Hyderabad: Relatives of some Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leaders allegedly figure among the beneficiaries of ‘Dalit Bandhu’, the flagship scheme of the state government for empowerment of Dalits. The TRS government has…
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Russia becomes first major power to accept credentials of Taliban diplomat to Moscow
Kabul: Russia became the world’s first major power that accepted the credentials of a diplomat of the Taliban. Russia along with US, UK, France and China are the permanent members of the…
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Tharoor moves Private Members Bill to repeal UAPA
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday moved a Private Members Bill to repeal the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Repeal Bill, 2022 seeks to annul the UAPA,…
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4 changes effected in top echelons of Army, Navy
New Delhi: Four changes were effected in the top echelons of the Army and the Navy on Thursday and Friday. Lieutenant General S S Mahal took charge of the Army Training Command…
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Minor blast in Bengaluru; Amit Shah’s route changed
Bengaluru: A minor blast took place here on Friday near the Mount Carmel College following which the route of Home Minister Amit Shah, who was on his way to Bengaluru from Chikkaballapur…
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Ramzan 2022 begins on Saturday in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan, has been sighted in United Arab Emirates (UAE), the moon sighting committee announced on Friday. Therefore, Friday,…
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Art Houz to curate book launch and travelling art show in city
Hyderabad: Art Houz galleries and Arts Illustrated magazine are bringing to Hyderabad their first-ever travel show cum exhibition. The event will be curated by artist Poornima Shivram, and is described to be…
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Shame on cricketers who have chosen to play for money instead of their country
How important is money in one’s life? Is it more important than one’s honour and that of the country? No, never. No doubt money is important because without it the survival becomes…
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UNHRC adopts first resolution in favour of Palestine
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (MoFAE) on Thursday announced the adoption of Palestine’s first resolution on human rights, by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), ensuring accountability and…
