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Ukrainians expect Russia to launch fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position
Kyiv: Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian government…
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26/11 hero: Mumbai cop Omble’s memorial to be built at a cost of Rs 13.46 cr
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has sanctioned Rs 13.46 crore for a memorial in honour of Ashok Chakra awardee Tukaram Omble, the Mumbai police officer who captured 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab. The memorial…
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ASEAN pledges humanitarian support following Myanmar earthquake
Jakarta: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday said it stands ready to support relief and recovery efforts following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday. “ASEAN…
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IPL 2025: KL Rahul rejoins Delhi Capitals squad ahead of SRH clash
New Delhi: India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul joined the Delhi Capitals squad in Visakhapatnam on Saturday ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 season on Sunday. Rahul missed the…
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UDF will ensure education for students affected by Wayanad landslide: Priyanka Gandhi
Wayanad: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday assured that the Congress-led UDF will ensure education for all students affected by the Wayanad landslide. Inaugurating the scholarship distribution for higher education…
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Myanmar’s earthquake killed over 1,000, 2,376 injured
Bangkok: The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings…
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Fact check: Farmers made to shift paddy for min Uttam Kumar’s helipad?
Hyderabad: A video is being circulated on social media showing revenue officials asking the farmers in Nereducherla mandal of Suryapet district, to remove their paddy crop dried in an open area, as…
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GHMC postpones Prajavani to April 4 due to Ramzan
Hyderabad: Prajavani, which was scheduled to take place on April 1 (Tuesday) has been postponed to April 4 (Friday) in consideration of the following day of Ramzan. In a press release on…
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Telangana partners with Himachal for major hydropower expansion
Hyderabad: The state governments of Telangana and Himachal Pradesh have signed an MoU to develop two major hydropower projects for power supply to the state. The proposed projects, Seli (400MW) and Meyar…
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Study of cardiac cells in space to help repair heart damage on Earth
New Delhi: A new study of cardiac cells at the International Space Station (ISS) is set to pave the way for repair of the heart damage on Earth. Researchers from Emory University…
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Chhattisgarh encounter: 16 Maoists shot dead, two DRG jawans injured
Sukma: At least 16 Maoists were killed, and two security personnel sustained injuries in a major anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday, officials said. The injured jawans belonged to the…
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Abu Dhabi to launch region’s first ‘Midnight’ electric air taxi
Abu Dhabi is set to become the first city in the region to introduce ‘Midnight’ electric air taxi, following a landmark agreement with US-based Archer Aviation. The announcement, made recently, marking a…