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Tollywood drugs case: ED continues questioning Telugu actors; Rana Daggubati, Nandu now

Tollywood actor Rana Daggubati on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe linked to a 2017 drug case.

Sep 8, 2021

Africa's Covid-19 cases cross 7.92 mn: Global figure tops 221.8 mn

Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 7,926,999 as of Tuesday afternoon, while the global covid caseload crossed 221.8 million.

Sep 8, 2021

Afghan Politics: Taliban govt comprising single ethnic group will not last long, says Rabbani

Head of Afghanistan's second-largest political party -- Jamiat-e-Islami -- Salahuddin Rabbani reacted to the caretaker government of the Taliban and said that a government composed of a single ethnic group will not last long.

Sep 8, 2021

Who's Mullah Hasan Akhund, Taliban leader to lead new Afghan govt

The Taliban announced on Tuesday that Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund will be the leader of the new Afghanistan government.

Sep 8, 2021

Why is Sri Lanka's economy tumbling: Explained

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on economies all across the world, and Sri Lanka is no exception.

Sep 8, 2021

Educational institutes, roads to be renamed after martyrs in J&K; committee to make recommendations [details]

To celebrate 75 years of India's Independence, the Jammu & Kashmir government has already decided to rename 75 schools and 75 roads after unsung heroes and martyrs from the police, Army, and other forces.

Sep 8, 2021

Drug peddler abandons ₹1.64 crore near LoC; amount seized by police [details]

The huge sum of amount is believed to be abandoned by a notorious drug peddler, who is a member of the international drug mafia involving smugglers from across the border and different parts of the country.

Sep 8, 2021

UAE simplifies visa rules for expats; introduce Green Visa, Freelance Visa [what's changed]

Despite the fact that expats account for more than 80% of the UAE's population, their residency and work permits are strictly enforced. This is gradually changing, as the government becomes more open to the concept of lowering regulatory barriers for rich expats and investors.

Sep 8, 2021

Military Coup in Guinea: UN, Russia condemn it, call for release of President Alpha Conde

The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the coup attempt in Guinea and called for the release of the country's president Alpha Conde.

Sep 7, 2021

New York floods: 4 Indian-origin people, 3 Nepalis killed

Four people of Indian origin and a Nepali family of three have died in New York from the flooding caused by Hurricane Ida that battered the US.

Sep 7, 2021

BJP can talk to Taliban but not Farmers, says Congress

The Congress has mounted further attack on the BJP-led government in Haryana for suppressing the voice of the farmers by blocking internet in Karnal.

Sep 7, 2021

UP man booked for offence a day after he died of suicide

In a bizarre incident, a man has been booked for a criminal offence, a day after he committed suicide here.

Sep 7, 2021

Geelani's sons prove loyalty to PAK; refuse to attend father's funeral [details]

Narrating the whole episode, Kashmir Police said that instead of attending the funeral, family members of Geelani resorted to anti-national activities and wrapped the body in the Pakistan flag.

Sep 7, 2021

Restrictions imposed after Geelani's death eased in J&K; Internet curbs lifted [details]

DGP appreciates local youth for 'very peaceful conduct', forces for 'special restrain'

Sep 7, 2021

Getting pregnant turns out to be 'a sin' for Air India women pilots

It seems so, as per a letter by T.Praveen Keerthi, General Secretary, Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) to the airlines Chairman and Managing Director Rajiv Bansal.

Sep 7, 2021