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Guided tours with live maps implemented at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Makkah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a smart interactive map system to support safer and more efficient movement…
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ISIS accused claims army personnel offered trial ‘wipeout’; court seeks NIA reply
Mumbai: An ISIS link case accused has claimed two persons posing as Army officers approached him and offered to “wipe out” his trial if he joined a covert operation, prompting a court…
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United States DOJ reviews possible withholding of Epstein
Washington: The Justice Department has said it was looking into whether it had improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organisations reported that some records involving uncorroborated accusations…
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Census 2027 marks shift to complete digital operations
New Delhi: The Census 2027, which will recast the decennial headcount as a fully digital enterprise, will have at its heart the Census Management and Monitoring System, or CMMS a dedicated digital…
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Watch: Indian expat set to fulfil dream of owning home after Rs 12 cr win in UAE Lottery
Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat is set to fulfil his long-held dream of owning a home after recently winning Dirham 5 million (Rs 12,38,34,800) in the UAE Lottery. Murugananth Govinthan, a 42-year-old…
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India-EU FTA keeps carbon tax; technical talks to tackle concerns, says German official
New Delhi: The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will not see any exceptions despite the concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but both sides have committed to technical discussions to…
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PM Modi among few leaders honoured by Israel and Palestine
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands out as one of the few world leaders to have received the highest civilian honours from both Israel and the State of Palestine, reflecting India’s balanced…
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UN sanctions RSF commanders over Sudan’s Darfur atrocities
United Nations: The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan’s warring paramilitary force suspected of atrocities against civilians that UN experts said showed “hallmarks of genocide.” The four commanders…
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US sanctions over 30 linked to Iran’s shadow fleet, arms networks
Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade and weapons programmes. The Treasury Department on Wednesday, February 25, said the action…
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United Muslim Forum flags rising communal tension in Telangana
Hyderabad: The United Muslim Forum (UMF) on Wednesday, February 25, raised alarm over the pattern of communal attacks targeting the minority community across Telangana, demanding that the state government take strict action against…
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Indian expat wins USD 1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw after 17-year participation
Dubai: A 47-year-old Indian expat working at a typing centre in Dubai has won USD 1 million (Rs 9,08,95,850) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire promotion. Premadasan Makkalikkal from Kerala…
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SCR rolls out Rail Parcel App to ease parcel transport
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) on Wednesday, February 25, launched the ‘Rail Parcel Application’ at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad, to help customers transport parcels through trains. Speaking on the occasion, General…














