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Tamil actor and DMDK founder-leader Vijayakanth dies in Chennai
Chennai: DMDK founder-leader and popular yesteryear Tamil actor Vijayakanth passed away here on Thursday following illness. MIOT International said in a press release: “Captain Vijayakanth was on ventilatory support following his admission…
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Iran retracts claims that Oct 7 Hamas attacks on Israel were revenge for Soleimani
Washington: Iran has virtually retracted its earlier comment that the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel was an act of revenge for the assassination of an Iranian General Qasem Soleimani four…
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India-Russia trade exceeds USD 50 billion: Jaishankar highlights progress
Moscow: In a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the significant progress in India-Russia bilateral trade, surpassing USD 50 billion. Jaishankar emphasised the potential for further growth…
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Israel Embassy security scare: Forensic team finds over two-dozen pellets
New Delhi: In a latest development following the blast outside the Israel Embassy in Delhi on Tuesday, forensic experts have found more than two-dozen pellets from the site, shedding light on the…
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TN: 60 Dalits walk on street wearing chappals after decades of oppression
As many as 60 Dalits from Madathukulam taluk, Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, entered a street with chappals for the first time, thus breaking the age-old oppressive caste system and challenging social discrimination.…
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Hyderabad: Dhankar launches postal cover of late Justice Konda Madhava Reddy
Hyderabad: The three new laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act — have unshackled the Indian Criminal Justice system from its colonial legacy…
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Assam CM Hemant Biswa draws ire for praising caste system
The Communist Party of India (M) voiced strong criticism over the recent comments by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa in a social media post, praising the ‘regressive Varna’ (caste) system. Denouncing Biswa’s…
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Hyderabad: IPS officer arrested for forging papers to usurp house
Hyderabad: A 2008-batch IPS officer, Naveen Kumar, was arrested by economic offence wing (EOW) of Hyderabad police on Wednesday, December 27, for his alleged involvement in forging documents to usurp a house…
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Rachakonda police sees 7% rise in crime rate in 2023: Annual report
Hyderabad: The Rachakonda Commissionerate has witnessed a seven percent increase in the number of crimes registered within its jurisdiction in 2023 as compared to the previous year. The police registered as many…
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Telangana: Amit Shah to chair BJP meets, visit Bhagylakshmi temple tomorrow
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah will chair BJP’s organisational meetings in Telangana on Thursday as he leads the party’s push in a slew of states, including West Bengal and Odisha, to…
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J&K separatist leader Masrat Alam’s outfit deemed unlawful under UAPA
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced that the government has declared Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masrat Alam faction) as an unlawful association under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…
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SBI hikes FD interest rates for various tenors
The State Bank of India (SBI) has increased Fixed Deposit (FD) interest rates for various tenors today. For a tenor of 7-45 days, the rates have been hiked by 50 bps, while…
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PM Modi known for abandoning wife, says BJP leader ahead of Ram temple inauguration
Ahead of the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy once again attacked PM Narendra Modi, alleging, “Modi is known for abandoning his wife.” On his X handle,…
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Ex-BRS MLA, collector booked for harassing Ibrahimpatnam municipal chairperson
Hyderabad: Former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA from Ibrahimpatnam Manchireddy Kishan Reddy and former Ranga Reddy district collector Amoy Kumar have been booked by the Telangana police under the SC/ST act for…
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Discounts on traffic challans in Telangana not applicable for all violations
Hyderabad: The discounts on traffic challans in Telangana, available until January 10, 2024, do not apply to all violations. Additionally, the percentage of discounts varies for different types of vehicles. GO for…
