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Kuwait detects first case of new EG.5 COVID variant
Kuwait: The Kuwait’s Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that it detected the first case of EG.5, a new COVID variant, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The ministry noted that the…
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Decision of Karnataka’s Congress govt to scrap NEP slammed
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s decision to scrap the National Education Policy (NEP) from the next academic year has drawn criticism from various quarters. T. V. Mohandas Pai, chairperson of Manipal Global Education…
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Dubai Airport expects 3.3 million passengers in 13 days
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, on Wednesday, August 16, issued a travel alert for passengers travelling in the exceptionally busiest season as UAE residents return from their…
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Modi surname case: Jharkhand HC exempts Rahul from appearing personally
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday granted relief to former Congress president Rahul Gandhi from personally appearing before a special Ranchi court hearing a defamation petition related to the Modi surname’…
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Forceps left in woman’s stomach during C-Section at Andhra hospital
Vijayawada: In a shocking incident of medical negligence, doctors allegedly left forceps in a woman’s stomach after her cesarean delivery at a government-hospital at Eluru in Andhra Pradesh. Nearly three months after…
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Algeria bans ‘Barbie’, says film promotes LGBTQ+ themes
Los Angeles: Greta Gerwig’s mammoth hit ‘Barbie’ which is currently grossing over $1.18 billion globally has been banned in several countries with the latest name being Algeria, due to the country believing…
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MP: Dalit sarpanch says was not invited to hoist flag at school; probe on
Vidisha: A Dalit sarpanch has alleged that he was not invited to hoist the Tricolour in their village school on Independence Day and accused the principal of making casteist remarks against him…
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Gaza ready to hold municipal elections: Poll body
Ramallah: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission (CEC) said it is ready to hold municipal elections in the Gaza Strip. The Commission told Xinhua news agency that it is following the developments related…
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Seoul unveils new promotion logo
Seoul: Seoul on Wednesday unveiled its new promotion logo, “Seoul, My Soul”, to be used in its campaign to advertise the South Korea’s capital city’s allure to the world. The new slogan,…
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Teachers’ bodies form D.U.T.A. – an alliance to fight DUTA elections
New Delhi: Several teachers’ bodies in Delhi University, have decided to constitute a Democratic United Teachers’ Alliance (D.U.T.A.) for the Delhi University Teachers Association election. The Democratic Teachers Front (DTF), one of…
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India announces multiple-entry tourist visas for Kuwaitis
The Indian ambassador to Kuwait, Dr Adarsh Swaika, has announced multiple entry tourist visas for Kuwaiti nationals, Arabic daily Al Qabas reported. Under this new visa arrangement, Kuwaiti visitors are given the…
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UAE: Indian, Bangladeshi expats wins Rs 8 cr each in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian and Bangladeshi expatriates won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,32,27,500) on Wednesday, August 16, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
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Wipro launches centre of excellence on generative AI at IIT Delhi
New Delhi: IT major Wipro on Wednesday announced the launch of a new Center of Excellence on generative artificial intelligence (AI) in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The…
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No point of INDIA alliance if Congress goes solo in Delhi: AAP
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday said there was no point in having the INDIA alliance if the Congress has made up its mind to go solo in Delhi for…
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President Murmu to launch advanced stealth frigate on Thursday
Kolkata: President Droupadi Murmu will launch an advanced stealth frigate here for the Indian Navy on Thursday, further propelling India’s maritime prowess, a defence official said. Murmu will launch the ‘Vindhyagiri’ at…
