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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink mutual defence pact
Riyadh: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a defence pact under which any aggression against either country shall be considered as an act of aggression against both, according to media reports.…
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Dubai: Burj Khalifa lights up to celebrate Indian PM Modi 75th birthday
Dubai: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, lit up in vibrant Indian tricolour on Wednesday night, September 17, to celebrate PM Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. The landmark display showcased vivid images…
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Obama says US at inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing, Trump divided country
Washington: Former President Barack Obama says that the United States is at “an inflection point” following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and that President Donald Trump has further divided the…
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EU unveils new strategic agenda to significantly expand ties with India
New Delhi: The European Union (EU) on Wednesday unveiled a new strategic agenda to significantly ramp up its engagement with India in a range of key areas such as defence, trade and…
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Video: Son beats mother to death over minor gas cylinder dispute in Jaipur
Jaipur: A 31-year-old man in Jaipur was arrested on Tuesday, September 17, after a viral video showed him brutally assaulting his 52-year-old mother with a stick, leading to her demise. The attack,…
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Video: Man kills stray dog, plays with its eyeball in Mumbai
In a disturbing incident, a man in Maharashtra was found playing with a dog’s eyeball after killing it on the road on the outskirts of Mumbai in Mumbra on Tuesday, September 16.…
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Telangana govt to inspect old buildings at Erragadda mental health hospital
Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha has instructed Telangana State Medical Services and Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC) engineering officials to conduct field visits to the Institute of Mental Health in Erragadda and submit…
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Operation Polo: How the BJP shifted the narrative to ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’
Hyderabad: It is no secret that the right is always looking for reasons to flay minorities for political mileage. Hyderabad’s annexation to India in 1948 being brushed under the carpet throughout the state’s…
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Indian expat wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A 37-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian national has won a staggering USD one million (Rs 8,77,68,263) in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Draw. It took place at Concourse B…
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UAE win toss, opt to bowl against Pakistan in Asia Cup match
Dubai: United Arab Emirates captain Muhammad Waseem won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan in their Asia Cup match, delayed by one hour, here on Wednesday. The match is…
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Messi sends signed World Cup jersey for PM Modi’s 75th birthday
New Delhi: Bracing up for his much-anticipated tour of India, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has sent his signed 2022 World Cup victorious jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 75th birthday.…
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Russian President Putin dials PM Modi, extends birthday greetings
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a phone conversation. Following the call, Modi said India is committed to further strengthening the…
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Centre notifies CGST rates for goods effective Sep 22
New Delhi: The Union Finance Ministry has notified Central GST (CGST) tax rates for goods, which will be effective from September 22. States will now have to follow suit and notify the…
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Rajnath Singh, ministers witness photo exhibition on ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’
Hyderabad: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday witnessed a photo exhibition depicting the events and circumstances leading to Operation Polo, launched to annex…
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Sikh leaders urge India to allow pilgrims to Guru Nanak’s anniversary
Lahore: Pakistani Sikh leaders and the Evacuee Trust Property Board on Wednesday urged the Indian government to allow Sikh pilgrims to participate in the commemorative event marking Guru Nanak Dev’s death anniversary…
