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In unexpected move, Cuba to release 51 people from jails
Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island’s jails in an unexpected move. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the release in the upcoming days stems…
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US military plane crashes in Iraq as Iran launches missiles at Israel, Gulf
The Israeli-American war on Iran entered its 14th day on Friday, March 13, as a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the conflict. US Central Command…
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Indian students win praise in US Senate hearing
Washington: Indian students studying in the US were praised on Thursday during a Senate hearing on foreign influence in American universities, even as lawmakers raised concerns about China’s research ties and funding…
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‘No life insurance’: Netanyahu warns Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Jerusalem: Asserting that the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran is “going better than expected” and Israel is “stronger than ever”, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said there was “no life…
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Some ships allowed to pass Hormuz, PM Modi speaks to Iran’s President
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to some countries. “Some countries have already talked to us about passing the strait, and we have cooperated…
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Telangana excise officer in dock for abetting husband’s suicide
Hyderabad: A man allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad on Tuesday night, March 10, leaving a note blaming his wife, a Circle Inspector in the Telangana Excise Department, and her family members for…
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Nearly 9,000 Indians currently in Iran, govt tells Parliament
New Delhi: There are nearly 9,000 Indians including students, business persons, factory workers, pilgrims, seafarers, and fishermen in Iran at present, the government informed Parliament on Thursday, March 12. In a written…
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Telangana BJP chief seeks CM’s intervention on welfare, jobs, farmers’ dues
Hyderabad: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday, March 12, urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to step out of his “air-conditioned rooms” and acknowledge the ground reality facing…
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Hyderabad Cybercrime Police nabs 117 accused during ‘Operation Octopus’
Hyderabad: The Cybercrime Police registered 78 first information reports (FIRs), solved 74 cases and arrested 117 people from 16 states throughout February this year, as part of a special drive called “Operation…
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West Asia crisis: No fuel shortage in country, says Oil Minister Puri
New Delhi: The government on Thursday, March 12, said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene or aviation turbine fuel in the country despite the ongoing West Asia crisis, and urged…
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Telangana minister urges Centre to ensure enough urea supply for Kharif 2026
Hyderabad: Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has urged the Centre to allocate 2 lakh tonne urea every month for April, May and June 2026, so that buffer stocks could be maintained…
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UAE allows expats abroad with expired residency to return till March 31
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a temporary measure allowing residents stranded abroad with expired residency permits to return to the country without obtaining a new entry visa. The…
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BRS seeks fair elections for Ibrahimpatnam, Kyathanpalli municipal heads
Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Thursday, March 12, urged the State Election Commission (SEC) to ensure that elections to the posts of chairperson and vice-chairperson in Ibrahimpatnam and Kyathanpalli municipalities…
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No need for welfare schemes if quality education is given: Revanth
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Thursday, March 12, that the state government is focusing on reforms in education, as he believes that if quality education is given, there…
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Fans react after Sunrisers Leeds sign Pakistan’s Abrar for The Hundred
New Delhi: After Kavya Maran’s franchise Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds (Rs 2.3 crore) on Thursday in the inaugural men’s Hundred auction, the decision drew backlash from…
