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Can Iran avoid a political crisis after its president’s death?
Geelong: The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash this week occurred during one of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s most challenging periods. Raisi, a prominent figure in the political…
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Amritsar traders say trade revival with Pakistan key poll issue
Chandigarh: For the traders and industry in Amritsar, resumption of trade with Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah land route is a key poll issue. They say reviving cross-border trade will also benefit farmers,…
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US Consulate in Hyderabad begins student visa interviews
Hyderabad: The US Consulate in Hyderabad began conducting student visa interviews on Monday, based on the first tranche of appointment slots released earlier. In the coming weeks, the consulate will release additional…
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IPL 2024: KKR v SRH overall head-to-head, when and where to watch
Ahmedabad: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2024 on Tuesday for a place in the final. A win will guarantee a direct…
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US ‘engaging’ with India on concerns over religious freedom
Washington: The Biden administration is deeply committed to promoting and protecting universal respect for the right to freedom of religion and has engaged many countries, including India, on the importance of equal…
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Delhi Police forms SIT to probe Swati Maliwal assault case
New Delhi: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the Swati Maliwal case, a week after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind…
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President Raisi’s body to be buried on Thursday in Mashhad: Iranian VP
Tehran: Iranian Vice-President for Executive Affairs, Mohsen Mansouri, has said that the body of President Ebrahim Raisi would be buried on Thursday in the northeastern city of Mashhad. He made the remarks…
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Cabinet decides to felicitate Sonia Gandhi on Telangana Formation Day
Hyderabad: The State cabinet has decided to invite Sonia Gandhi and felicitate her during the Telangana Formation Day celebrations to be held on June 2. A resolution was passed by the cabinet…
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LS polls: At 59%, J&K’s Baramulla sees all-time high voter turnout
Baramulla: The Baramulla parliamentary constituency in Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the all-time highest voter turnout of 59 per cent, J&K Chief Electoral Officer Pandurang Kondbarao Pole said during a press conference…
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LS polls: After Sambhal, UP cops ‘prevent’ Muslims from voting in Amethi
Muslims in Amethi, one of the key constituencies in the ongoing general elections, alleged that they were not allowed to vote by the police. On Monday, May 20, the fifth phase of…
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Political ads approved by Meta in India inciting violence: Report
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, approved a series of AI-manipulated political advertisements during the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections in India to spread disinformation and incite religious violence, The Guardian…
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India declares state mourning on Tuesday over Iran President Raisi’s death
New Delhi: India on Monday declared one day of state mourning on May 21 as a mark of respect to Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian,…
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ICC seeks arrest warrant for Hamas leader Sinwar, Israel PM Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with the October 7, 2023, attacks and the Gaza war. The announcement…
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Andhra Pradesh: SIT submits report to DGP on post-poll violence
Hyderabad: The Special Investigation team (SIT) of the state police headed by Inspector General Vineet Brij Lal that was formed to look into polling day violence in Andhra Pradesh submitted its report…
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Telugu actresses, Andhra MLA’s car found at Bengaluru rave party; drugs seized
Bengaluru: In a significant crackdown, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) team raided a rave party held at GR Farmhouse near Electronic City on the outskirts on Bengaluru on the intervening night between…