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One dead, 20 rescued after tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in Goa
Panaji: One person died and 20 others were rescued after a tourist boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off Calangute beach in North Goa on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred around…
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Israel, Hamas blame each other for Gaza ceasefire delay
Jerusalem: Israel and Hamas exchanged accusations on Wednesday, each blaming the other for delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal. In a press statement, Hamas said the talks in Doha, mediated by…
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Nation embraces Christmas spirit with midnight masses and festivities
New Delhi: Yuletide spirit gripped the nation as people thronged churches across states for special prayers on Christmas and families came together to celebrate the joyous occasion. The festive spirit started with…
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Abu Dhabi launches Golden Visa scheme for luxury yacht owners
Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, December 25, launched the ‘Golden Quay’ initiative, which grants Golden Visas to superyacht owners. This aims to attract high-net-worth individuals to invest in and explore Abu Dhabi. The…
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Viral video of seat-tearing man proved communal misinformation
A video post surfaced online and pushed through Hindutva handles showing a man tearing down the seats of a scooter parked in public, proved to be false. The video captions going around…
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One held for rape of Anna University student inside campus in Chennai
Chennai: A 37-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the rape of a female student here inside the campus of Anna University in the early hours on Wednesday, an…
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Protest over Bihar PSC exam paper leak, police lathi charge job aspirants
Patna: A group of people and government job aspirants held a protest here on Wednesday, December 25, demanding the cancellation of the December 13 combined preliminary exam conducted by the Bihar Public…
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Andhra couple die by suicide after son refuses to end relationship with transgender
A couple in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, died by suicide by consuming poison reportedly after they failed to convince their son to end his relationship with a transgender woman. According to police, the…
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Hyderabad: Interstate wildlife smuggling racket busted, 2 held
Hyderabad: Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly being involved in an interstate smuggling racket of wildlife. A total of 441 tortoises, including 281 Star Tortoises and 160 Red Eared Slider Tortoises…
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UAE private firms reminded of Emiratisation target deadline
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Wednesday, December 25, renewed its call to private sector firms to meet their Emiratisation targets by Tuesday, December 31. Firms with 50 or…
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Telangana: Interstate drug racket busted, 14 kg ganja seized; 3 held
Hyderabad: Three drug peddlers were arrested after the special operations team (SOT), LB Nagar zone along with Choutuppal police busted an interstate drug peddling racket on Tuesday, December 24. Around 14 kg…
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Man arrested in Hyderabad for stealing vehicles from hospitals
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old man was arrested for stealing vehicles from parking areas near government hospitals in the twin cities. The accused was identified as Mohammed Sameer, an air-conditioner technician from Falaknuma. He…
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UAE to mandate premarital genetic testing
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, December 25, announced that genetic testing will be mandatory for all Emirati couples as part…
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Fresh gunfight erupts in Manipur’s foothill village
Imphal: A gunfight erupted between two armed groups in Imphal East district, Manipur, on Wednesday morning, December 25 according to police. According to reports, armed individuals fired from the hilltops of Kangpokpi…
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India Post discontinues book post service leaving reading community in dismay
In a surprising move, India Post discontinued the Registered Book Post (RBP) on December 18, a decision that has left several publishers and readers in dismay. It is being reported that the…
