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High-level Saudi delegation to visit Pakistan
Islamabad: As Pakistan moves ahead towards privatisation of its assets including the Islamabad International Airport and the National Flag carrier airline the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) along with other major projects; a…
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Jaishankar speaks to Iran’s FM, seeks release of 17 Indians on seized Israeli ship
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday and took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of the ship, MSC Aries, seized…
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Hamas proposes new ceasefire deal, demands 6-week break from hostilities
Tel Aviv: After rejecting the Israeli proposal of a ceasefire amid the continuing hostilities in Gaza, Hamas presented a ceasefire and hostage release deal to mediators, demanding that Israel observe a six-week ceasefire…
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EC warns Shashi Tharoor not to make ‘unverified’ allegations against Oppn candidate
Thiruvananthapuram: The election official in Thiruvananthapuram has warned the sitting Congress MP Shashi Tharoor not to make unverified allegations during the election campaign against his political opponent Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The Nodal Officer’s…
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At polarised UNSC meet on Iran attack, only consensus is Middle East tensions shouldn’t escalate
United Nations: After hearing a warning at the polarised Security Council’s emergency meeting from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the “Middle East was on the brink”, the only consensus was that there should be…
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Excise scam: Court sends Kavitha to judicial custody till April 23
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday sent BRS leader K Kavitha, arrested in connection with a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, to judicial custody till April…
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A year after Atiq’s killing, motive remains unclear
Prayagraj: Exactly a year ago on this day, former MP and mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead by three assailants while they were being taken for medical examination.…
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Mallikarjun Kharge to campaign in Puducherry, Cuddalore today
Chennai: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will visit Puducherry on Monday for the election campaign of his party candidate V. Vaithilingam who is seeking a re-election. Kharge will address a public meeting at…
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TDP calls stone pelting on Jagan a drama
Amaravathi: The TDP national spokesman, Kommareddy Pattabhiram, on Sunday said that the Tadepalle palace has prepared the script much earlier for the stone-pelting drama on the Chief Minister, Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy,…
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2 killed, 17 injured after building collapses in UP’s Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar: As many as two labourers were killed, and 17 others were injured after the roof of an under-construction building collapsed in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar on Sunday, officials said. According to the…
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Lok Sabha elections: PM Modi to address rallies in Kerala today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address public rallies in Kerala on Monday as part of the BJP’s electoral campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi will…
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Israel seeks terror tag for Iran‘s Revolutionary Guard Corps
Tel Aviv: After thwarting a major Iranian attack on its soil, the Israeli government wants the world to recognise Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror outfit. The IRGC is directly…
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CM Jagan imported drugs to Andhra Pradesh, alleges Naidu
Visakhapatnam: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of importing ganja and other drugs from abroad.…
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Iran-Israel tensions: Blinken calls Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi FMs
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday reached out over phone to the foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had calls with…