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VHP’s diktat for garba ‘open invitation for violence’: Union min
Mumbai: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday criticised the Vishva Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) advisory that only Hindus should be given entry to ‘garba’ events during Navratri, saying such calls were tantamount to…
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Stray elephant turns Goa village into unexpected home, sparks concern
Pernem: A quiet village here in Goa has found itself sharing space for the last four days with an unexpected guest, a 10-year-old elephant named Omkar, stirring both awe and anxiety, as…
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HYDRAA demolishes illegal constructions on 100 acres in Gajularamaram
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Monitoring and Protection Authority (HYDRAA) task force on Sunday, September 21, carried out demolitions of illegal constructions in Gajularamaram, where over 100 acres of government…
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Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde’s ‘X’ account hacked
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s ‘X’ handle was found to be hacked on Sunday, with hackers posting images of flags of Pakistan and Turkey, an official said. The hackers live-streamed…
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Hyderabad doctor warns of constipation risks after man collapses in bathroom
Hyderabad: A doctor from Hyderabad explained the risks associated with constipation after a man collapsed in the bathroom. He suggested that it should not be seen as a minor issue. Hyderabad man…
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Dialysis centers to be increased in Telangana: Health minister
Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha directed officials to enhance dialysis facilities across the state, citing the growing number of patients requiring the service. The minister held a review meeting on Saturday,…
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Zubeen Garg’s body arrives in Guwahati, thousands pay homage
Guwahati: The mortal remains of popular singer Zubeen Garg arrived at the airport here on Sunday morning as thousands of fans gathered to welcome the artiste back home one last time. His…
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Cyberabad Police destroy 1858 kg narcotics worth Rs 25.3 cr
Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police destroyed 1,858 kg of seized narcotic substances worth Rs 25.30 crore through incineration at GJ Multiclave (India) in Edulapalli on Saturday. The operation covered 316 NDPS Act cases involving…
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Trump seeks Nobel prize for stopping 7 wars, including India-Pakistan
New York: US President Donald Trump repeated the claim that he solved the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year with trade and asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for “ending…
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Revanth Reddy urges PM, EAM to address H-1B visa fee hike issue
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said the suffering of Telugu IT professionals would be “unimaginable” over US President Donald Trump’s move to make a steep hike in H-1B visa…
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Aadhaar should be integrated with chips to ensure fair elections: Akhilesh
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has demanded that Aadhaar cards be integrated with chips to prevent fraudulent votes from being cast by creating fake Aadhaar IDs. A statement issued by the…
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HC quashes asset seizure orders against PACS Ex-CEOs’ families
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has struck down orders of the District Cooperative Society Registrar that directed attachment of assets belonging to the family members of former CEOs of Primary Agricultural Cooperative…
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Indian Embassy in US issues emergency helpline amid H-1B visa fee
Washington: In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.…
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GI tag for Armoor turmeric: Registry accepts application
Hyderabad: In a major recognition for Telangana’s famed Armoor turmeric, the Geographical Indication (GI) Registry in Chennai has accepted the application for granting a GI tag to the variety, while also giving…
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USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee only for new petitions: Trump admin
New York: The Donald Trump administration has clarified that the new USD 100,000 fee for H-1B visas does not apply to current visa holders and is a one-time payment only for new…
