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Seminar flags impact of Centre's policies on persons with disabilities

Hyderabad, Jan. 4 -- Speakers at a seminar on "Central Government Policies - Impact on Persons with Disabilities" held at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram on Sunday called for sustained resistance to what t... Read More


Bangladesh considering suspending IPL broadcasts amid row: Adviser

Dhaka/ New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that Dhaka is considering suspending the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) followi... Read More


Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 40-day parole again

New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, currently serving a 20-year jail term for raping two of his disciples, has been granted another 40-day parole. Convicted in rape a... Read More


Tirumala Temple to remain closed for over 10 hours on March 3 due to Lunar Eclipse

Tirumala, Jan. 4 -- The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Sunday announced that the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala will remain closed for more than ten hours on March 3 in view of Cha... Read More


TPCC leader Dayakar calls Harish Rao 'traitor to farmers', defends Congress record on irrigation

Hyderabad, Jan. 4 -- Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) General Secretary Chanagani Dayakar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on former minister and Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao, accusing hi... Read More


Telangana: Pendency of some bills due to issues on part of contractors: clarifies DyCM

Hyderabad, Jan. 4 -- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday in the Assembly clarified that the pendency of some bills is due to issues on the part of contractors and not because... Read More


UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Venezuela on Monday

New York, Jan. 4 -- The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday on the US operation against Venezuela. "The presidency intends to hold the emergency meeting on Monday at 10 am (1... Read More


Maha: Devotees from other states return disappointed after witnessing condition of Godavari river

Nashik, Jan. 4 -- Ahead of the Kumbh Mela scheduled to be held in Nashik next year, devotees looking at the current situation of city's Ramkund area during the visit are experiencing the reality of th... Read More


Jharkhand Congress to hold 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' foot march on Jan 5

Ranchi, Jan. 4 -- Opposing the proposed changes in the law and name of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee will organise a fo... Read More


Brokerage firms flag surge in illicit cigarette trade risks after sharp tobacco tax hike

New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- Brokerage houses have raised concerns that the government's sharp increase in cigarette taxation could trigger a significant rise in illicit cigarette trade, undermining both publ... Read More