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Over 2 crore voter names removed from UP draft electoral rolls
The much-anticipated draft electoral rolls of Uttar Pradesh were released on Tuesday, January 6, stating that 2.89 crore voters’ names have been removed and 46.23 lakh are dead. These names could not…
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Karur stampede case: CBI summons actor-turned-politician Vijay for questioning
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Tuesday, January 6, summoned Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor-turned-politician Vijay for questioning in the 2025 Karur stampede case. On September 27, 2025, a…
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Mosque vandalism triggers communal tension in Nepal’s Birgunj
Kathmandu: The vandalism of a mosque in Nepal has resulted in communal tension in the country’s Birgunj, a city bordering India. On Monday, Nepal authorities imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Birgunj…
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After Trump’s remarks, Reliance denies receiving Russian oil in three weeks
New Delhi: Reliance Industries Ltd, the operator of the world’s largest single-site oil refining complex and till recently India’s biggest buyer of Russian oil, on Tuesday, January 6, said it has not…
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Cybercrime course helped man steal cash from ATMs in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Knowledge can be misused and become a double-edged sword. A cybercrime course armed a man to steal cash from ATMs across Hyderabad. Vadde Katamaiah was caught red-handed by the Miyapur police,…
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Maduro arrest: US spent decades pressuring Venezuela leaders over oil wealth
After US special forces swooped into Caracas to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and topple his government, US President Donald Trump said the United States will now “run” Venezuela, including its abundant…
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Punjab: 15-year-old held for spying, sharing confidential data with Pakistan
A 15-year-old boy was detained from Pathankot in Punjab by the police for “spying” and allegedly sharing confidential data via social media, prompting a state-wide alert for similar espionage activities involving children.…
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Madras HC upholds ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thiruparankundram hill
Chennai: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld an earlier order directing that the traditional Karthigai Deepam be lit on the hilltop at Thiruparankundram Hill, dismissing an appeal…
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Apple’s iPhone exports from India cross USD 50 billion
New Delhi: US tech giant Apple achieved a major milestone under India’s smartphone production‑linked incentive (PLI) scheme, with the company’s iPhone exports crossing $50 billion by December 2025, industry data showed. The…
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Venezuela: Shots fired near presidential palace, govt buildings evacuated
Gunfire was heard near Venezuela’s presidential palace, media reports said. Venezuelan government buildings were evacuated on Monday (local time) amid the incident. The situation was under control, according to a source close…
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SC dismisses petitions against Harish Rao in phone-tapping case
Hyderabad: The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions filed by the state government against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and former minister T Harish Rao and former DCP P Radha Kishan Rao. Upholding…
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Maoist activity in its last leg in state: Telangana DGP
Hyderabad: The Maoist activity in Telangana is in its last leg, and factors including lack of fresh recruitment has put the outfit on the bring of collapse, the state police chief said.…
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Sankranti vacation holidays extended for schools in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The School Education Department on Monday, January 5, extended the Sankranti vacation holidays for all schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana. As per the academic calendar issued by the…
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Karnataka: Shivakumar congratulates Siddaramaiah for longest serving CM record
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, a strong contender for the CM’s post, on Monday, January 5, conveyed warm congratulations to incumbent CM Siddaramaiah who is creating a…
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Indian nationals held in US cocaine trafficking case
Washington: Two Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after authorities discovered more than 300 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a semi-truck in Indiana, according to the US Department of…
