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UAE set to apply new sugar drink excise tax from January 2026

Abu Dhabi, Oct. 6 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new tiered excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages from January 1, 2026, following the completion of legislative amendments by the ... Read More


Hyderabad: Jubilee Hills by election to be held on November 11

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- The much-awaited Jubilee Hills by-election will be held on November 11. With the date out, the campaigning for the seat will get more intense as the ruling Congress government is ... Read More


Army halts work at Shaikpet graveyard, Congress govt faces embarrassment

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- The Congress government was left red-faced on Monday, October 6, after the Indian Army stopped the works on the 2500 square yards of land allocated for a graveyard located behind ... Read More


First Emirati woman to represent UAE at Miss Universe 2025

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- Mariam Mohamed has been crowned Miss Universe UAE 2025, becoming the first Emirati woman to represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the world-renowned Miss Universe competitio... Read More


Telangana: Howrah Express train delayed due to technical fault

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- The Howrah Express Train was delayed by two hours on Monday, October 6 as the engine wasn't released from Nalgonda in Telangana due to a technical fault. The train was travelling... Read More


Bihar Assembly elections to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- After months of speculation, the Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases - on November 6 and November 11 - the Election Commission of India announced at a press confer... Read More


Top 6 spots to visit for sitaphal special desserts in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- There is something about Hyderabad's dessert scene that knows how to celebrate every season, be it mango, strawberry or anything else. Right now, it is all about sitaphal (custard... Read More


US pharma major Eli Lilly to invest USD 1 billion in Telangana

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is set to invest USD 1 billion in Telangana to expand its manufacturing and global medicine supply capacity, the government said on Monda... Read More


Umrah allowed on all visa types, confirms Saudi Ministry

Riyadh, Oct. 6 -- The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has confirmed that holders of all visa types, including tourist visas, are permitted to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the move is de... Read More


312 booked for drunk driving in Hyderabad over the weekend

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- As many as 312 people were booked for drunk driving in Hyderabad over the weekend. The Hyderabad police conducted a special drive on October 4 to curb the menace of people drinkin... Read More