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Agnipath scheme under review
New Delhi: As the National Democratic Alliance’s allies aired their grievances over the appointment of Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, the Centre has expressed its willingness to address the “lacunae” and also…
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SC stays release of movie ‘Hamare Baarah’
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the June 14 release of Annu Kapoor’s movie “Hamare Baarah” after taking note of allegations that the film is derogatory to the Islamic faith…
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Goa Congress files complaint against BJP leaders for ‘inciting hostility’ towards priests
Panaji: The Congress party in Goa on Thursday filed a complaint with the police against two local BJP leaders, accusing them of inciting hostility towards Catholic priests in the state and demanding…
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Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay takes charge as MoS Home
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and Karimnagar MP on Thursday, June 13, took charge as the Minister of State (MoS) Home at North Block, Secretariat Building in New Delhi.…
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Pakistan’s budgetary allocation for defence falls to 1.7% of its GDP
Islamabad: Pakistan’s budgetary allocation of Rs 2,122 billion for defence for 2024-25 constitutes just 1.7 per cent of the cash-strapped but nuclear-armed nation’s GDP, which is the same as the previous year,…
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Hyderabad police bust prostitution racket
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police on Wednesday busted a prostitution racket, arrested the organizers, and rescued the victims. Based on credible information, the operation was conducted by the Panjagutta Police with the assistance of…
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Odisha: All four gates of Jagannath temple opened for devotees
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha on Thursday fulfilled one of its poll promises by throwing open all four entrance gates of Puri’s Jagannath Temple for devotees. Chief Minister…
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AP: CM Naidu to sign first file for mega recruitment of teachers
Amaravati: Mega DSC notification for the recruitment of teachers will be the first file to be signed by Nara Chandrababu Naidu after assuming office as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on June 12.…
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Kerala announces Rs 5L exgratia to deceased Keralites’ kin
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government will provide Rs 5 lakh financial assistance to the families that claimed 49 lives and left 50 others injured. The decision was taken at an emergency Cabinet meeting…
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Row over NEET-UG: Grace marks given to 1563 candidates withdrawn, Centre tells SC
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the decision to give grace marks to 1,563 NEET-UG, 2024 candidates for admission to MBBS, BDS and others courses has been…
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Onion prices set to bring tears to Hyderabad ahead of Bakrid
Hyderabad: Onion prices in Hyderabad have surged by 25-40 percent in just a fortnight, driven by reduced arrivals and heightened demand ahead of Bakrid on June 17. This spike comes amidst a…
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Telangana electricity employees threaten protests over stalled promotions
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Electricity Employees’ Union which is affiliated to the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) has written to the chairmen and managing directors of TG Transco and Genco, TG…
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BJP to ‘retain’ Lok Sabha Speaker’s post
New Delhi: The BJP is set to “retain” the post of Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha, with a BJP MP expected to be elected for the role, sources said. Dismissing media…
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India sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
New Delhi: India on Thursday sent 19 tonnes of humanitarian and disaster relief (HADR) materials to Papua New Guinea’s Enga province that was hit by a major landslide. Late last month, India…
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Kuwait fire tragedy: Families of suspected deceased Keralites await official confirmation
Thiruvananthapuram: Even as the families of suspected deceased persons from Kerala mourn the loss of their loved ones in the Kuwait fire incident that claimed several lives, many of them are yet…
