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Telangana launches 60 electric buses in Hyderabad to cut pollution
Hyderabad: Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday, May 27, flagged off 60 electric buses from the Kukatpally depot, as the state pushes ahead with its plan to build a greener, less-polluted public transport network…
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After SIR mapping, officials to focus on anomalies in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Officials are going to focus on anomalies after the completion of the mapping exercise during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana.…
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Telangana family of four found dead, debt harassment angle suspected
Hyderabad: Four members of a family were found dead in a mango orchard near Salkalapur in Qilla Ghanpur mandal of Wanaparthy district, Telangana. The deceased were identified as Yellamma, aged 36 years,…
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Israel seizes land around historic Nabi Samuel Mosque in occupied West Bank
Israeli occupation authorities have issued an order to seize 109.79 dunams of land in the Nabi Samuel area north of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, including land surrounding the historic Nabi…
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Karnataka govt approves construction of 150 new Nada Kacheris across state
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to construct 150 new Nada Kacheri buildings across the state to improve public service delivery and provide better infrastructure for revenue department staff. Revenue Minister Krishna…
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Former Mumbai radio jockey found dead in Bengaluru apartment
Bengaluru: A former Mumbai-based radio jockey was found dead in her apartment near Manyata Tech Park in Bengaluru in an alleged suicide case that has now led to a police investigation under…
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Nizam’s kitchens to your Bakrid table: Qubani ka Meetha lives on
Eid Ul Adha (Bakrid) is observed by Muslims all around the world, marked by prayers, ritual sacrifices, and meet-and-greets with families and neighbours. However, in Hyderabad, Eid is much more elaborate because…
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Advances free, fair polls: SC upholds Election Commission’s SIR drive
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 27, gave its stamp of approval to the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls – a large-scale exercise to…
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Uganda national isolated in Bengaluru tests negative for Ebola: Officials
New Delhi: A Uganda national with recent travel history from the East African nation has tested negative for Ebola after she was placed under isolation in Bengaluru as a precautionary measure when…
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Muslims in Hangal, Hassan decide against cow slaughter during Bakrid
Hassan: In a significant gesture aimed at promoting communal harmony, Muslim communities in Karnataka’s Hangal and Hassan regions have decided not to slaughter cows, bulls, buffaloes or oxen during this year’s Bakrid…
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Relief from summer heat as IMD Hyderabad forecasts rains for 3 days
Hyderabad: The residents of Hyderabad who were struggling with intense summer heat for the past few days are likely to witness pleasant weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts rains for…
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CBI arrests Latur-based doctor, Pune physics teacher in NEET UG paper leak case
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a Latur-based doctor and a member of the physics faculty of a coaching institute in Pune in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on…
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Prostitution racket busted at Thane spa, 5 women rescued
Thane: Police have busted a flesh trade racket operating under the guise of a health spa in Maharashtra’s Thane district and rescued five women, officials said on Wednesday, May 27. A woman…
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Singapore court sentences Byju’s founder Raveendran to 6 months in jail
New Delhi: Edtech firm Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt after allegedly failing to comply with multiple court orders related…
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Siddaramaiah expected to quit as Karnataka Chief Minister today
Bengaluru: Karnataka is bracing for a major political transition as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to resign from his post on Wednesday, May 27, following intense deliberations between state leaders and the…
