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US launches airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria

Washington: The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two US troops and an…
Voting begins in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Polling began for the posts of president and members in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra, as well as for 143 vacant member posts in these local bodies on…

Israel bombs wedding in Gaza amid ceasefire talks in US

The Israeli military bombed a wedding in Gaza as Friday, December 19 as mediators held ceasefire talks in the United States. The attack happened on a shelter in Gaza City. Six people…
Telangana govt approves Rs 3.07 cr ex-gratia for Madinah accident victims

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 3,07,25,781 as ex-gratia for the families of victims and seriously injured persons in the Madinah bus accident. The chief minister has directed the release of…
Assam: 8 elephants killed after being hit by Rajdhani Express

Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday, a forest official said.…
Epstein sex trafficking investigation: US DoJ releases limited set of files

Washington: The Justice Department released thousands of files Friday about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein but the incomplete document dump did not break significant ground about the long-running criminal investigations of the…
PM to address 1st rally in Bengal on Saturday after draft roll release

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit West Bengal’s Nadia district on Saturday, where he will inaugurate national highway projects and address a public rally, amid heightened political tensions over…

Legal challenge to Trump’s H-1B fee faces tough questioning from judge

Washington: A federal judge signaled that US President Donald Trump may have sweeping authority under immigration law, even as she questioned a legal challenge to his administration’s decision to impose a $100,000…
SIR in Tamil Nadu: 97.4 lakh voters removed, says CEO

Chennai: A total of 97.4 lakh voters have been removed from the Tamil Nadu voter list, following the enumeration phase of the SIR exercise and the state’s electoral roll now has 5.43…
Hyderabad: Munawar Zama launches 100 GEMS initiative at Seerat-un-Nabi competition

Hyderabad: A large-scale Seerat-un-Nabi competition concluded successfully at Shahi Masjid Bagh-e-Aam, where international motivational speaker Munawar Zama addressed a gathering of over 2,000 participants. The faith-based educational initiative, conducted under the supervision…
Hyderabad CP transfers 65 task force policemen

Hyderabad: Sixty-five policemen working in different ranks with the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force were transferred and attached to the CAR Headquarters by Hyderabad CP, VC Sajjanar, on Friday. The mass transfers were…
Man convicted under POCSO for raping minor girl in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A man has been convicted under the POCSO Act for the rape of a minor girl in Hyderabad. The court has awarded rigorous imprisonment for 25 years to the man and…
Traffic diversions in Hyderabad due to Mehdipatnam skywalk construction

Hyderabad: The construction of a skywalk at Mehdipatnam will result in traffic diversions in Hyderabad from December 19 to 21. During the construction of the skywalk, the road stretch between Rethibowli junction…
Dubai thunderstorms aftermath sees airports, Global Village reopen

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates experienced severe thunderstorms and unstable weather conditions, resulting in flooding in various parts of the city, prompting flight cancellations. The harsh conditions also led to the death…
Palestinians still face starvation, say experts

Tel Aviv: The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains critical with the entire Palestinian territory still facing starvation, the world’s leading authority on food…