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Ramleela in UP depicts man in skull cap as terrorist, sparks row
A Ramleela held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Friday, October 11, is drawing significant criticism for its portrayal of Muslims as terrorists. The character of Ravana was depicted in a way that…
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Hyderabad: Unconscious woman found half-naked near Lotus Pond
Hyderabad: An unconscious woman was found lying half-naked near Lotus Pond on Saturday, October 12. A passerby noticed the woman and informed the police. Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman is about…
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‘HYDRA not demon but… ‘: Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad: Union minister for coal and mining, G Kishan Reddy on Friday, October 11, said that the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA) is not a demon, however, rules must…
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Bengaluru: Cauvery Phase 5 project launch on Oct 16
Bengaluru: Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday, October 12 said that the state government will launch the ambitious Cauvery Phase 5 project on October 16, which will scale up…
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Child rights body urges state to stop Madrassa funding over RTE violations
New Delhi: The apex child rights body has raised serious concerns about the state of functioning in madrassas and called for stopping state funding to them unless they comply with the Right…
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BSF shoots down drone carrying gun, heroin in Punjab
New Delhi: The alert troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday, October 11, shot down a drone in Punjab’s Ferozepur near the India-Pakistan border and seized a packet of heroin,…
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Indian author Arundhati Roy wins PEN Pinter Prize, donates prize money to Palestine
Indian-British author and activist Arundhati Roy has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024 during a ceremony at the British Library in London on Thursday, October 10. During her acceptance speech for…
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‘Nenu Idiot’: Telangana forest official caught drinking in Jagtial office
Hyderabad: In Telangana, ‘Sukka’ and ‘Mukka’ (a drop of liquor and a piece of meat) play a key role in religious and cultural celebrations. Whether it is a government official or an…
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How many more families must be destroyed: Rahul Gandhi on Bagmati Express accident
New Delhi: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, October 12, attacked the Centre over the train accident in Tamil Nadu, saying no lessons have been learned despite…
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VHP threatens to disrupt India vs Bangladesh T20 match in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders threatened to disrupt the India vs Bangladesh T20 match to be held at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, October 12. In a statement,…
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Trump reiterates he wants legal immigrants, promises action against illegals
New York: Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has reiterated that he wants immigrants as long as they come legally, but will take strong action against illegal migrants. “We want to have people…
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RG Kar protest: Junior doctors’ hunger strike enters day 8
Kolkata: The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors in the wake of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here entered the eighth day on…
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Centre releases grants worth Rs 2,255 cr for rural development in AP, Rajasthan
New Delhi: In a major boost for rural development, the government on Saturday said it has released the first instalment of the 15th Finance Commission grants worth more than Rs 2,255 crore…
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Traffic restrictions around Hyderabad for Durga idol immersion
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police have announced traffic restrictions ahead of Durga idol immersion on October 13 and 14. The idols will be immersed in baby ponds at People’s Plaza, Garden Point, Jala…
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IMD Hyderabad forecasts light rains across city on Saturday
Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has predicted light to moderate rains on Saturday, October 12, in Hyderabad. The city received moderate showers on Friday, October 12, even as the southwest…
