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Global Covid caseload reaches 417.4 million
Washington: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 417.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.84 million and vaccinations to over 10.25 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. In its latest…
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Hyderabad: 17000 jobs vacant in police department
Hyderabad: The State’s police department has 17000 vacancies details of which have been sent to the government. The government has set up a committee of 4 IAS officials to prepare a report…
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Crude oil, gold prices remain elevated
Mumbai: Prices of Brent crude oil, gold, and silver remained at elevated levels despite the easing of Russia-Ukraine tensions. Brent Crude oil price hovered over $95 per barrel from its 7-year high…
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Iran says no talks with West beyond JCPOA
Tehran: A top Iranian security official has said that Tehran will hold no talks beyond the scopes of a 2015 nuclear deal with the “oath-breaker” US and “idle” Europe. Secretary of Iran’s…
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Govt makes harness, helmet mandatory for toddlers riding on motorcycles
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Wednesday made it mandatory for kids aged between nine months and four years to wear a crash helmet and a safety harness…
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Airlines to raise fuel surcharges on international routes in March
Seoul: South Korean airlines are set to raise fuel surcharges on international routes next month as jet fuel prices rise at a faster pace, industry people said on Wednesday. Starting March 1,…
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Imran won’t be able to save himself despite using state’s power: Maryam Nawaz
New Delhi: The Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz Sharif, said on Wednesday that no matter how much states power Prime Minister Imran Khan uses, he won’t be able…
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First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant: Study
Washington: A leukaemia patient in the US has become the first woman and the third person to be cured of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, after receiving a stem cell transplant,…
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Andhra Pradesh releases Rs 302 cr to clear school work dues
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday released Rs 302 crore to clear the pending bills related to the Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu Phase-1 programme, paving the way for taking up the second…
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Revanth Reddy files second complaint against Assam CM
Hyderabad: Expressing his dissatisfaction over invoking weak sections of IPC against Assam Chief Minister Himantha Biswa Sarma on the basis of his complaint by Jubilee Hills police, TPCC chief A. Revanth reddy…
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Ukraine hit by DDos attack; largest in country’s history
Kiev: The cyberattacks that hit Ukraine’s government websites and banks on Tuesday were the largest in the country’s history, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said on Wednesday. “All the authorities responsible…
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512 new COVID-19 cases, one death in Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana on Wednesday recorded 512 fresh COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 7,85,143, while the toll rose to 4,108 with one more fatality. A health department bulletin said 1,217 people recovered…
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Chinese tech giant Huawei raided over tax evasion
New Delhi: The Income Tax department on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple premises linked to Chinese tech conglomerate Huawei across the country in connection with alleged tax evasion. A source told…
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Telangana: 9-year-old girl draws 100 portraits of CM KCR
Hyderabad: Gurram Meghana, a nine-year-old girl, has drawn more than 100 drawings of Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao to show her affection for him. Meghana, the daughter of Gurram Venkatesh, a…
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Samsung’s factory in China temporarily closed after COVID-19 case
Seoul: Samsung’s factory in Suzhou, China, has been temporarily shut down after COVID-19 infection was reported, sources said on Wednesday. Local employees tested positive for the virus the previous day, leading to…
