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MANUU signs MoU with Chennai’s Crescent Institute for promotion of research
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) and deemed-to-be University, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSACIST), Chennai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for promoting academic…
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Andhra Pradesh: Pothole kills YSRCP MPP from Krishna
Hyderabad: A bad road led to the death of Prasanna Lakshmi, the MPP (Mandal Praja Parishad) of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Tuesday night in Unguturu, Krishna district. After participating in…
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Over 100 doors opened to ease entry, exit of worshipers at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opened more than 100 doors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to ease the entry and exit of Umrah pilgrims and…
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Delhi: Muslim employees denied break during Ramzan after BJP objects
New Delhi: In two instances, Delhi governmental bodies withdraw circulars which granted Muslim employees a concession from work during Ramzan. The withdrawal came about after opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).…
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AMU professor placed under suspension for hurting religious sentiments
Aligarh (UP): An Assistant Professor of Aligarh Muslim University has been placed under suspension for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by a slide’s presentation that included “mythical references” to rape. In view of…
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India in talks with some of Ukraine’s neighbours for continuing education of evacuated students: Jaishankar
New Delhi: India is in talks with countries like Hungary, Romania, Kazakhstan and Poland for continuing education of students evacuated from Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Responding to…
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Dubai ranked best travel destination for family vacations in 2022
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has been ranked number one among the best travel destinations for family vacations in 2022, according to a study by InsureMyTrip, a UK-based travel insurance company. Dubai scored the…
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AP: Pawan indulging in cheap politics, says YSRCP MLA Ambati Rambabu
Amaravati: MLA Ambati Rambabu on Wednesday slammed Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan for indulging in “dirty and cheap politics” by making baseless allegations against the state and said he had forgotten how…
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VHP activists allege religious conversion attempts in Karnataka prison
Gadag (Karnataka): Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists on Wednesday complained to the Superintendent of Police of Gadag district in Karnataka over distribution of copies of Bible to the prisoners in…
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IT spending in India to hit $110.6 bn despite inflation, geo-political disruption
New Delhi: The overall IT spending in India is likely to reach $110.6 billion in 2022 — growing 6.3 per cent from 2021 – as inflation, geo-political disruption and talent shortages are…
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Karnataka Home Minister gives communal twist to murder case, apologises later
Bengaluru: In a shocking development, Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, who had earlier said that a youth in the state capital was murdered for refusing to speak in Urdu, later backtracked and…
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UAE to replace residency visa stamp with Emirates ID
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced that it will cancel the residency visa stamp for expatriates residing in the country, effective from Monday, April 11, reported the Emirates…
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Telangana Congress protest against fuel, electricity price hike
Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) workers protested in various parts of the state on Wednesday against the rising rates of fuel and electricity. In Peddapalli constituency, Congress leaders burnt the effigies…
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Pope Francis kisses Ukrainian flag from Bucha
Vatican City: Pope Francis has kissed a battered Ukrainian flag that was brought to him from the Ukrainian city of Bucha and called again for an end to the war. Francis welcomed…
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Saudi Arabia uses mobile app to facilitate pilgrimage during Ramzan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will use a mobile application to facilitate visitors’ pilgrimage to Mecca during the holy month of Ramzan, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. Travellers observing Umrah, a form…
