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Kenya imposes night curfew in northern region amid insecurity
Nairobi: The Kenyan government has declared a month-long night curfew and security operations in Marsabit County in northern part of the country to enhance security disarmament exercise over rising insecurity. Interior Cabinet…
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Asked Kejriwal to remove loudspeakers from places of worship, yet to comply: Delhi BJP
New Delhi: Amid a controversy over the use of loudspeakers, Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta on Tuesday said the Delhi government has not yet complied with the Supreme Court orders regarding the…
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Siddipet: On his way to meet farmers, K A Paul gets slapped by TRS worker
Hyderabad: Praja Santhi party founder president K A Paul was slapped by a Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) activist on Monday after he was stopped by the police from visiting Rajanna-Sircilla district. He…
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Amid attacks, Israel urges companies to upgrade cyber defence
Jerusalem: Israeli Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel and Director-General of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) Gaby Portnoy on Monday urged communications companies to upgrade their cyber defence amid recent cyber attack waves…
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Hyderabad: BJP worker attempts to light self on fire in front of Assembly
Hyderabad: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker tried to set himself on fire in from of the Telangana Assembly premises on Monday. He was stopped by security personnel in time and he…
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Eid-ul-Fitr: Stone pelting occurs again in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur
Jodhpur: Hours before Eid, communal tension broke out in Jodhpur leading to stone-pelting. Five policemen were injured in the incident that took place past midnight, officials said. The situation was brought under…
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In Pics: Eid ul Fitr celebrations at Hyderabad’s Makkah Masjid
Namazis wishing each other in front of the Charminar. Photo: Siddant Thakur Namazis coming out of the Makkah Masjid after the Namaz. Photo: Siddant Thakur. Muslims participating in mass Namaz inside the…
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Hijab row reaches Ghaziabad; college insists on uniform dress code
Ghaziabad: A video of a few girl students protesting in Hijab in a Ghaziabad college has gone viral on social media. The video is said to be from Modi Nagar’s Ginni Devi…
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AP: Authorities deploy heavy security at Simhachalam Temple for ‘Chandanotsavam’ festival
Vishakhapatnam: On the occasion of Chandanotsavam, expecting a footfall of around 2 lakh devotees at the Simhachalam Temple (Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari Devasthanam), authorities have deployed around 2,500 police personnel, including…
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African scientists say green future at stake amid deforestation
Nairobi: The loss of forest cover in Africa, escalated by climatic shocks, poor land-use practices and urbanisation could slow down the continent’s transition to a green and resilient future, scientists have said.…
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Kanpur: Temple, Mosque share common entrance, devotees pray together
Kanpur: Amid the communal tensions across the country, local residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur have set a unique example of peace and brotherhood by offering ‘Azaan’ and ‘Aarti’ under the same premises.…
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Stone pelting hours before Eid in Rajasthan; CM calls for peace
Jodhpur: Communal tension broke out in Jalori Gate area here, which led to stone pelting, leaving at least four policemen injured in the early hours of Tuesday. The police lobbed tear gas…
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After 2 years, devotees offer Namaz at Jama Masjid on Eid-ul-Fitr
New Delhi: After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, devotees on Tuesday offered Namaz at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the…
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LIC IPO will result in loss of 50K crore, alleges PCPSPS
New Delhi: The People’s Commission on Public sector and Public Services (PCPSPS) alleged that the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will result in a loss…
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PM Modi extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to citizens
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr and hoped that the auspicious occasion enhances the spirit of togetherness and brotherhood in the country. With the sighting…
