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UAE: Expats can now apply for driving licence from home; know how

Obtaining a driving licence in the United Arab Emirates has become easier than ever before as a large number of services in Dubai have gone online. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA),…
Court adjourns hearing in Gyanvapi case till July 12

Varanasi: The Varanasi district court on Monday heard arguments on the maintainability of a plea by five Hindu women seeking permission to worship the Shringar Gauri Sthal within the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Masjid…

Tibetan monk frequently jailed for protests against Chinese rule dies

Lanzhou: Prominent Tibetan monk Jigme Gyatso, who was frequently jailed for protests against Chinese rule, died at his home in northwestern China’s Gansu province in the weekend, a report said. Jigme Gyatso,…
Greenko, IIT-Hyderabad to set up school for sustainable science & tech

New Delhi: Renewable energy company Greenko has joined hands with IIT-Hyderabad to set up an institution where students will be educated towards sustainable goals like climate change mitigation, circular economy, energy transition…
JDU’s RCP Singh welcomed as NDA leader in Hyderabad, has not joined BJP: Sushil

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party dismissed speculations of Janata Dal (U) leader and Union Steel Minister RCP Singh joining the BJP. This came as pictures of Singh’s presence at the BJP national…
Bangladesh’s exports hit all-time high of over $52 bn in FY 2021-22

Dhaka: Bangladesh saw exports soar more than 34 per cent to $52.08 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal year (July 2021-June 2022), official data showed. According to data released on Sunday by the…
MP: Tribal woman set ablaze over land row critical; 5 arrested so far

Guna: The condition of a tribal woman, who was set ablaze allegedly by three persons over a land dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, continues to be critical, a police official said…

Chinese tech firms pledge to ban NFTs, cryptocurrency marketplaces

Beijing: Chinese internet and tech giants on Monday signed an initiative to ban cryptocurrency and digital collectibles (NFTs), along with a promise not to establish secondary marketplaces. According to the South China…
Telangana: Money heist in Nizamabad bank; over Rs 2 Cr looted

Hyderabad: In a film-style burglary, thieves broke into a bank in Telangana’s Nizamabad district and looted cash and jewellery worth over Rs 2.07 crore. The burglary occurred in the Telangana Grameen Bank…
Indian diaspora groups in London protest against BJP, Modi

A massive protest was organised in London on Sunday against India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, the Hindu right-wing, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Massive protest in London yesterday against India’s…
IMD issues yellow alert for rain in MP for next 24 hours

Bhopal: Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to continue in parts of Madhya Pradesh for the next two days, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted. Bhopal division of Met officials said that…
UAE: Al Hosn Green Pass made compulsory for Haj pilgrims

In coordination with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE), the Al Hosn App has launched an online Haj permit service. The permit is compulsory for pilgrims flying out of…
NCP’s Ajit Pawar elected new Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been elected the new Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, here on Monday. State President…
Saharanpur violence: 8 Muslims, tortured by UP cops, acquitted

Eight Muslim men who were allegedly abused by police in the violence on June 10 in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following Friday prayers, last month have been acquitted of all charges. Only seven…
Ukraine lost 5,500 troops in just 2 weeks including over 2,000 killed

Moscow: In just two weeks, Ukraine has lost almost 5,500 troops, including over 2,000 killed, Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Monday while delivering an update on the conflict with Ukraine…