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03 Sep

Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office

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Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office US President Donald Trump said he was 'very active' over the Labor Day holiday weekend . The president was responding to a reporter's question about online rumours that he had died . Read full story: Source

03 Sep

Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty ahead of Gaza City offensive

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Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty ahead of Gaza City offensive Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty ahead of Gaza City offensive . Israeli military's chief of staff told reservists that it was preparing for nothing less than 'decisive victory' UN humanitarian officials warn full-blown offensive would be 'beyond catastrophic' Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Telangana ACB warns of fraudsters impersonating officials demanding bribes

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Telangana ACB warns of fraudsters impersonating officials demanding bribes Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has issued a warning after reports emerged of fraudsters making calls by impersonating ACB officials and demanding money from public servants . Callers from the mobile number 9154893428 threatened to register cases unless payments were made . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

President concludes Mysuru visit with breakfast at Palace

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President concludes Mysuru visit with breakfast at Palace President Droupadi Murmu was hosted by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile royal family . She was accompanied by her daughter Itishree Murmu and Governor Thawarchand Gehlot . The President toured select sections of the palace, including the trophy room and armoury . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Court acquits Professor in 2014 sexual harassment case

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Court acquits Professor in 2014 sexual harassment case Anand Viswanathan acquitted of sexual harassment charges filed against him by his students in 2014 . Five girl students lodged complaints with the Education Minister and the Kerala Women’s Commission against him in September 2014 . The judge, Laijumol Sherif, acquitted him of the charges . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Secunderabad man loses over ₹12 lakh in APK-based bank fraud

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Secunderabad man loses over ₹12 lakh in APK-based bank fraud A 41-year-old resident of Secunderabad lost more than ₹12.75 lakh after cyber fraudsters allegedly hacked his HDFC Bank account . The victim first noticed suspicious activity on August 25, when he began receiving OTPs, WhatsApp alerts and calls . The next day, fraudsters managed to compromise his net-banking access through a malicious android package kit (APK) file unknowingly installed on his phone . They first added an unauthorised payee, then credited a loan of � 12,75,204 into his account without his consent . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Espionage case: Court extends YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s judicial custody till Sep 10

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Espionage case: Court extends YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody till Sep 10 YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra was arrested in May on suspicion of espionage . She ran a YouTube channel 'Travel with JO' and was arrested on May 16 . Police had filed a 2,500-page chargesheet in the case . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Probe ordered into FIR after pedestrian hit by car carrying senior cop

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Probe ordered into FIR after pedestrian hit by car carrying senior cop The Pathanamthitta district Crime Branch has launched an inquiry into an incident where the Thiruvalla police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a pedestrian who was hit by a car carrying a senior police officer . The incident occurred around 10.50 p.m. on August 20 when the car in which Additional Inspector General (AIG) of police V.G. Vinod Kumar was travelling struck a Nepalese national employed at a local restaurant . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

College students in Hassan protest over delay in appointing guest faculty

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College students in Hassan protest over delay in appointing guest faculty The students of degree colleges in Hassan, on Tuesday, staged a protest, under the banner of the All India Democratic Students’ Organization (AIDSO) The students gathered in front of the Hemavathi statue in the city and raised slogans against the State government . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Mysuru City Corporation to celebrate Pourakarmikas’ Day on Sept. 16

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Mysuru City Corporation to celebrate Pourakarmikas’ Day on Sept. 16 Pourakarmikas’ Day will be celebrated on September 16 at Kalamandira, ahead of Dasara inauguration . Traditionally observed on September 23, the event has been advanced this year to ensure full participation and to honour the city’s frontline sanitation workers . Read full story: Source