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- India
Stampede at Maha Kumbh; 30 women injured ahead of Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya
New Delhi: A stampede-like situation unfolded on the morning of Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, resulting in around 30 women being injured as they made…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Golf Club takes over more of Golconda Fort’s Naya Qila
Hyderabad: More land of the historic Naya Qila area of the Golconda Fort has been handed over to the Hyderabad Golf Club (HGC). In the latest development, the entire Bagh-e-Naya Qila area,…
- Business
UPI’s share in India’s digital payments surged to 83 pc: RBI report
Mumbai: The share of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India’s digital payments has surged from 34 percent in 2019 to an impressive 83 percent in 2024, with a remarkable CAGR (cumulative…
- Middle East
Hezbollah affirms right to respond to Israeli occupation
Beirut: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reaffirmed the group’s stance on Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, stating that the deadline had passed, and no extensions would be tolerated. “Any delay in withdrawal is…
- India
India-China to resume direct flights to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra soon
New Delhi/Beijing: India and China have decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced following Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s meeting with…
- India
JPC clears Waqf Amendment Bill, approves BJP-led NDA proposals
New Delhi: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Monday, January 27, adopted all amendments proposed by the ruling BJP-led NDA members and negated every change moved by…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad man goes missing after fire on boats in Hussain Sagar lake; search continues
Hyderabad: Search was on for a youth who went missing after Sunday night’s fire on two boats in Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad. Four persons sustained injuries when fireworks were set off…
- Middle East
Palestinian president condemns Trump’s suggestion on Gaza
Ramallah: The office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has sharply condemned US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to “clean out” the Gaza Strip and request that Egypt and Jordan take in more Palestinians.…
- Telangana
Telangana CM’s proposal for raising professors’ retirement age sparks debate
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy, on Sunday, January 26, has considered extending the retirement age of professors working in Telangana universities from 60 to 65, stirring a debate among the…
- India
India celebrates 76th Republic Day with grand parade of unity and pride
New Delhi: India on Sunday celebrated with great optimism and pride the 76th Republic Day at the majestic Kartavya Path in the national capital. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the celebrations by…
- Middle East
Second phase of Hamas-Israel prisoner-hostage exchange deal completed: Red Cross
Gaza: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced that the completion of the second phase of a prisoner-hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel, implemented under the initial terms of a…
- India
In Republic Day address to nation, President bats for ‘One Nation One Election’
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, January 25, advocated for the “One Nation One Election” initiative, asserting it has the potential to redefine “good governance” by promoting consistency in governance, preventing…
- India
FIR against FIITJEE director after coaching institute shuts down abruptly
Coaching institute giant Forum For Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (FIITJEE) has abruptly closed down its centers across cities in India for the past few weeks, leaving students and parents…
- India
US SC clears Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India
Washington: The US Supreme Court has cleared Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India as it dismissed a review petition against his conviction in the case. India was seeking the extradition of Rana,…
- India
Ola, Uber respond to price differences on Android, iPhone
After the Centre issued notices to Ola and Uber over allegations of “differential pricing” based on whether users have Android or iPhone devices, both companies swiftly denied the claims. This follows after…
