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UAE extends school registration for academic year 2025-2026
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced a one-week extension to the registration period for students enrolling in public schools for the 2025-2026 academic year. This…
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Indian-origin priest arrested in Canada for sexual assault
A 69-year-old priest identified as Ashok Kumar was arrested on Friday, March 7, in Canada’s Brampton city for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at her home during a religious ceremony. The Peel…
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Water supply in parts of Hyderabad hit due to Chandanagar leakage
Hyderabad: Water supply in parts of the city will be interrupted on Monday, March 10, due to a major leakage discovered last night in Chandanagar. The 1500 mm diameter PSC pumping main…
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Karimnagar MP questions police action on fans after Champions Trophy win
Hyderabad: Union minister of state for Home affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Karimnagar MP on Sunday, March 9, questioned Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy over the police lathi charge against fans…
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Telangana court hands down death sentence to Bihar man in ‘honour killing’ case
Hyderabad: A special court in Telangana’s Nalgonda town on Monday sentenced a hired murderer to death and six others to life imprisonment in the sensational 2018 “honour killing” case. The SC/ST court…
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Ramzan 2025 in UAE: Zakat Al Fitr, missing fast amount announced
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Fatwa Council has announced the unified value of Zakat Al Fitr (Eid Al Fitr charity) at Dirham 25 per person or an equivalent of 2.5…
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Telangana govt strengthens support for women journalists
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister is launching new initiatives to empower women and expand opportunities across various sectors, said Dr. Harish, special commissioner of the Information and Public Relations Department. Speaking at a…
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Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of Lalit Modi’s passport
Port Vila: Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, saying that the fugitive was…
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Telangana women’s SHGs receive Rs 22794 cr under Indira Mahila Shakti
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy highlighted that strengthening women’s self-help groups (SHGs) is key to the state’s economic progress. Speaking at the Indira Mahila Shakti programme on International Women’s Day,…
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Photos: Rahul Gandhi demands discussion in LS on voter lists
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday demanded a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the issue of voter lists on which several political parties have raised certain questions. Raising…
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Ola Electric faces regulatory challenges over showroom expansion: Report
Ola Electric Mobility which is expanding its physical showroom presence is experiencing regulatory hurdles. Since 2022, the Bengaluru-based company has opened around 4000 brick-and-mortar locations. However, a recent investigation by Bloomberg News…
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Gold, diamond jewelry worth Rs 75L stolen in Jubilee Hills
Hyderabad: Thieves decamped with gold and diamond jewelry worth Rs 75 lakh following a theft in Jubilee Hills on Sunday, March 9. The theft occurred at a businessman’s house on Road Number…
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Peace monitors call for swift probe into violence in South Sudan
Juba: South Sudan peace monitors called for speedy investigations into the violence in Upper Nile State and the attack on a UN helicopter that led to the death of a UN personnel…
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ED raids: BJP’s plot to distract attention from Parliament, says Pawan Khera
New Delhi: Congress national spokesperson Pawan Khera on Monday slammed the Central government for Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at Bhupesh Baghel’s residence and called it a part of BJP’s conspiracy to distract…
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Hezbollah vows to end Israeli presence in Lebanon
Beirut: Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem reaffirmed that the group will not permit any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, emphasising Hezbollah’s enduring strength and commitment to Lebanon’s defence. In a televised interview…
