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Finland expects Turkish support for its NATO bid soon, considers weapons export

Antti Kaikkonen, Finland’s defence minister, stated that the sooner Turkey ratifies its NATO membership application, the better, and that Finland…

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Airtel launches ‘World Pass’ international roaming plans: Details inside

Mumbai: Leading internet and telecom service provider in the country, Bharati Airtel has launched new international roaming plan for prepaid…

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‘New law’ will give more protection to ‘interracial marriages’!

In 1967, the US Supreme Court struck down state laws banning marriages between people of different races. That fraught moment…

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US basketball player freed for Russian arms dealer; Settlement mediated by UAE president & Saudi crown prince

RIYADH: Two captives held by the US and Russia have been freed thanks to mediation efforts led by the presidents…

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TRS’s name change to Bharat Rashtra Samithi approved by election commission

On Thursday, the Election Commission notified TRS President and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao that it had approved the party’s…

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State Bank of India to revise its reward points rule from January

Mumbai: The largest public sector lender in the country, State Bank of India (SBI)  will revise its reward points rules.…

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The first transgender school to provide ‘free education’ has opened; Read on…

In an effort to give more trans people in society a voice, the Punjab government of Pakistan has built the…

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There is no plan to reintroduce NJAC at the moment, says law minister Rijiju

The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) bill has not been proposed to be reintroduced at this time, the Rajya Sabha…

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Gulf country introduces special packages for tourists

Manama: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has introduced special travel packages for tourists from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).…

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Changing age calculation system leads to ‘younger South Koreans’!

The South Korean government has passed a new law that will replace the country’s old age-counting system with the global…

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Gulf country releases list of official holidays in 2023

Muscat: Oman has released list of holidays in 2023. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued the  Royal Decree No…

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There is ‘no normal life’ under Islamic Republic control; Report

Tehran: Roya Piraei, whose mother Minoo Majidi was slain in anti-hijab rallies in Iran, claims that ‘nobody lives a normal…

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Two-day visit to Uttarakhand by President Droupadi Murmu has begun

At the start of her two-day visit to Uttarakhand on Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu was greeted at Jollygrant Airport in…

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Coal production in India surge by 11.66% in November

New Delhi: Coal production in the country surged by 11.66% in last month. The total coal production in November is…

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‘Religious freedom blacklist’ excludes India: Pakistan questions US

Islamabad; Pakistan on Thursday strongly objected to the US’ recent decision to put the nation to its religious freedom blacklist…

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With Gujarat assembly polls, AAP legally becomes a ‘national party’; Kejriwal thanks voters

  New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that his party which is only…

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Sunday prayers in churches; Christian traditionalists and modernists ‘at odds’!

Christian organisations have been at odds over a practise used during Sunday prayers in Kerala’s Roman Catholic Church. 35 churches…

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Dubai Duty Free Raffle Draw: Keralite wins $1 million

Dubai: An Indian expat named Jaya Krishnan has won $1 million in Dubai Duty Free’s Millennium Millionaire Series 407 draw.…

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PPE kits corruption case: Kerala HC upholds Lok Ayukta’s probe against ex-minister KK Shailaja

The Kerala High Court on Thursday upheld the proceedings started by Lok Ayukta based on a complaint against ex-minister KK…

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Iranian authorities deny ‘sexual assault in jails’, threaten accusers!

Today, the Iranian prison service denied that women were being sexually abused in its facilities and vowed to press charges…

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MCD polls: 17% of newly elected councillors face criminal charges: Report

  New Delhi: At least 17% of the newly elected councillors in the MCD have stated criminal cases against them…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar launches vehicle registration platform

Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Qatar has introduced a vehicle registration platform for GCC citizens and residents coming…

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In Kanpur, class 10 student died of heart attack while playing

On Wednesday, a Class 10 student in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, passed away from a heart attack while playing cricket. Anuj,…

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Pak terrorist organization TTP ‘murdered and hanged’ soldier!

Peshawar, Pakistan – In the bazaar of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, the jihadist terrorist organisation TTP (Tehrik-e-Taliban…

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Congress grabs Himachal from BJP; Secures 39 seats out of 68

  Shimla: The Congress on Thursday wrested Himachal Pradesh from the BJP as it crossed the majority mark of 35…

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UAE announces new target launch date for Moon Mission

Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced new target launch date for UAE’s Moon Mission.  The Rashid…

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After seeing nephew Akhilesh again, Shivpal Yadav changes his Twitter bio

Shivpal Singh Yadav updated his social media profiles hours after Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav gave the Pragatisheel Samajwadi…

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Dates of Dubai Shopping Festival announced

Dubai: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), has announced the  dates of 28th edition of The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).…

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Indian Navy to ‘upgrade’ HF broadcast systems!

The Indian Navy is on a communications upgrade spree and has sent out Request for Information to acquire around 50…

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‘Unexpected defeat’: Gujarat Congress in-charge Raghu Sharma takes ‘moral responsibility’; Tenders resignation

  New Delhi: Amid the counting of the results for the Gujarat assembly elections, Congress’ Gujarat in-charge Raghu Sharma tendered…

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BCCI announce schedule of Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Australia’s tour of India: Details

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced schedule for the Indian cricket team’s upcoming home series…

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Judicial appointment issues: SC slams Centre; Urges to stick on to existing legal position

  New Delhi: The Union Government faced Supreme Court’s ire on Thursday as the top court again lashed out at…

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Commodity Market: Gold price dip marginally

Mumbai: Price of gold slipped down marginally in the commodity market. On Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures were trading…

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Reports: ‘Harry & Meghan’ docu-series might further the gap between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the royal family

Even though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left their positions as senior members of the British royal family and moved…

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Weightlifting World Championship: India’s Mirabai Chanu bags silver

Bogota: Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the 49kg category at the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships held in…

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