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Former Israeli Defence Minister Gallant resigns from Knesset
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, January 1, announced his resignation from the country’s parliament (Knesset). Gallant’s decision comes nearly two months after he was removed from his post by…
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Protests erupt at Telangana engineering college over girls’ hostel video scandal
Hyderabad: An engineering college in Telangana witnessed protests over the girls’ hostel video scandal. The college, which is located in Medchal, witnessed protests following shocking allegations of private videos being secretly recorded…
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Police constable dies by suicide in Hyderabad’s Malakpet
Hyderabad: A police constable died by suicide in Hyderabad’s Malakpet area on Wednesday, January 1. He was reportedly depressed over some issues. The deceased constable was identified as 36-year-old Janavath Kiran, a…
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Hyderabad police can tackle crime in gated communities: HC
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has clarified that the Hyderabad police possess the authority under the City Police Act to take action against the increasing antisocial and illegal activities occurring in gated…
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Prashant Kishor to begin hunger strike today over BPSC aspirants’ concerns
New Delhi: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is set to begin an indefinite hunger strike on Thursday, demanding that the concerns of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants be addressed. The…
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Hyderabad: Cow vigilantes attack traders in Ghatkesar, case filed
Hyderabad: Tension prevailed under the Ghatkesar police station limits late on Wednesday night, January 1, after a group of cow vigilantes attacked Muslim traders who were shifting buffaloes to the city. The…
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Terror strikes New Orleans: 15 Killed in French Quarter rampage
Houston: New Orleans rang in the new year with a tragedy as a man drove a pickup truck into crowds of revellers early Wednesday, killing 15 and injuring dozens more in a…
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Sandhya theatre stampede: HC shields Pushpa 2 producers from arrest
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court granted relief to producers Yelamanchili Ravishankar and Yerneni Naveen of the film “Pushpa-2” in connection with the stampede incident at Sandhya Theatre. The court allowed the investigation…
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57 pc schools have functional computers: Education ministry
New Delhi: Only 57 per cent schools in the country have functional computers while 53 per cent have Internet access, according to the Union education ministry’s UDISE data. The Unified District Information…
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NHRC serves notices to DGP, Hyderabad CP over Sandhya Theatre stampede
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) and the Commissioner of Police in Hyderabad, requesting a comprehensive action taken report (ATR)…
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Stiff back leaves Akash Deep doubtful for BGT finale
Sydney: India pacer Akash Deep has developed a stiff back, leaving him doubtful for the fifth and final Test against Australia starting here on Friday. Akash has taken five wickets from two…
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Israel warns of escalation in Gaza if hostage deal not reached
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning stating that Israel would intensify its military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not agree to a deal for the release of…
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Dubai: Ban on single-use plastic products comes into force
Dubai: A ban on the single-use of plastic products in Dubai came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The new ban will be applicable on styrofoam containers and cups, as well as…
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UAE: Mandatory health insurance scheme comes into effect
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a new basic health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers, which came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The scheme, which has…
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Pakistan: Peace agreement signed between Shia-Sunni tribes in Kurram
Islamabad: After weeks of intense negotiations, a 14-point peace agreement was signed between the rival tribal groups from different sects in Kohat city of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Wednesday, paving…
