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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy speaking in the Assembly on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) The monsoon session of the Telangana Assembly will resume on Wednesday (September 16, 2016), after being adjourned for three days from Sunday (September 13, 2016). The short discussion on the issues related to Section 22A of Registrations Act continued in…
Muslims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India has expressed deep concern over a drone attack reported near Mecca in Saudi Arabia, reiterating its condemnation of attacks on the sovereign territory of the Kingdom and actions that threaten civilian lives and infrastructure. Responding to media queries,…
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EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that as democracies face a “fracture in the international rules-based system”, Brussels and Ottawa needed to pull closer together. File | Photo Credit: AP EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) of Canada becoming the 27-nation…
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A spicy non-vegetarian spread | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Amsavalli Bhavan Amsavalli is a good place to begin your day if you are looking for a heavy breakfast. Started 75 years ago, the restaurant on East Veli Street has an old-world charm: think marble-topped tables and a hand-painted nameboard. They are best known for their…
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The past three editions of the auction were held in Dubai, Jeddah (mega auction) and Abu Dhabi | Photo Credit: The Hindu The IPL players’ auction for the 2027 season is set to be held in India with league chairman Arun Dhumal saying that he is keen to bring the event back home after holding…
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File picture of Varun Chakravarthy bowling during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Photo Credit: Getty Images Young leg-spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam will replace Varun Chakravarthy in India’s Asian Games squad after the senior spinner was ruled out of the continental event with a side strain. The Asian Games will begin on September 19…
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The Houthis denied firing drones toward Mecca, about 1,100 kilometres from Yemen’s border. File | Photo Credit: Gettyimages/iStockphoto Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support. The kingdom, a key U.S. ally, declared Mecca a…
The contributions of the employees and employers towards the EPS will also increase as per the new wage ceiling. File. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union Cabinet has approved the enhancement of the the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to ₹25,000 per month from ₹15,000, Minister of…
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The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma India summoned the Charge d’Affaires of Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) and lodged a strong protest over the “unacceptable” and “unprofessional” conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea,…
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Candidates prepare for competitive examinations at a study circle in Visakhapatnam. The Andhra Pradesh government raised the upper age limit for non-uniform government jobs from 42 to 44 years, 20 days before applications open for the 892 posts notified by the APPSC. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak The Andhra Pradesh government has raised the upper…