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Nuh is not communal, outsiders cause violence, say locals
Tensions are simmering in Haryana’s Nuh district where communal clashes broke out recently. At least six people were killed, dozens injured, and property worth crores was destroyed in the violence that erupted…
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Govt destroying EC’s impartiality: CPI(M) on bill on appointment of CEC, ECs
New Delhi: The CPI-M on Thursday slammed the government on a bill that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India with a cabinet minister in the panel for selection of the…
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‘134 MPs & MLAs have cases of crime against women
New Delhi: A total of 134 sitting MPs and MLAs have cases related to crimes against women, which includes 21 MPs and 113 MLAs. Seven BJP members are facing rape charges, maximum…
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Yogi says ‘No’ to caste census in UP
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, said the state government has no plans to conduct a caste census in the state. “The subject matter of census is mentioned at…
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Telangana: D Rajeshwar Rao appointed chairman of Christian Minorities Finance Corp
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Thursday appointed former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC D Rajeshwar Rao as chairperson of the Telangana State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation. Also ReadTelangana: Applications invited from Christians…
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Change in number of attempts, age bar for UPSC not feasible: Centre
New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said it has not been found feasible to consider any change in the existing provisions regarding number of attempts and age-limit in respect of…
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Iran executes 5 men convicted of gang rape
Tehran: Five persons were executed by the Iranian authorities on Wednesday, August 9, after being convicted of kidnapping and gang-raping a woman in May 2022. The execution took place in the north-western…
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Hyderabad: Police nab man for selling banned foreign cigarettes
Hyderabad: The South Zone Commissioner’s Task Force, along with the Chandrayangutta police on Thursday nabbed a person for selling banned foreign cigarettes. Contraband worth over Rs 1.1 lakhs was seized from the…
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Maharashtra MLA’s ‘henchmen’ assault journalist for raising minor’s rape case
A journalist was allegedly attacked by henchmen of Maharashtra MLA Kishor Patil, who belongs to CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, on Thursday, August 10. Journalist Sandeep…
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After order on pregnancy termination, take victim to hospital within 24 hrs: HC
New Delhi: A victim of sexual assault has to be taken to hospital by the police for medical termination of her pregnancy within 24 hours of passing of such an order, the Delhi…
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Etihad ramps up winter schedule with new destinations
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has unveiled its ambitious network overhaul, positioning the airline for sustainable expansion while improving Abu Dhabi’s links to global markets. The new network is designed to support Abu…
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No-trust motion lucky for us, it’s a floor test for Oppn: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the no-confidence motion is lucky for the BJP-led Centre as the floor test is not for the NDA, but for the Opposition…
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Telangana: Newly-married woman kidnapped in Bhadradri Kothagudem
Hyderabad: Unidentified persons kidnapped a newly-married woman in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana on Thursday. They attacked the woman’s husband and took her away. The incident occurred in the afternoon in Kothagudem.…
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Very dangerous situation: Kejriwal slams Modi on EC bill
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a bill that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India with a cabinet minister in the…
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Hyderabad: Group II aspirants protest for exam postponement
Hyderabad: Hundreds of Group II aspirants on Thursday, August 10, took out a rally and staged a protest at the office of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC), demanding the postponement of…
