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Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia ‘s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters, rejecting allegations that authorities ignored a long-running trade allowing Iran to evade US sanctions.US based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and shipping industry observers say waters near Malaysia’s southern Johor…

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‘Girls don’t need education’: Bihar’s Education minister’s viral remark sparks row- watch

A video of Bihar education minister Mithilesh Tiwari has gone viral on social media, where he said girls did not need education and should remain inside their homes. The clip triggered a political controversy days after Tiwari took charge as Bihar’s education minister on May 9.In the circulating clip, a reporter can also be heard…

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Hantavirus outbreak: Deadly Andes strain detected in cruise ship cases; eight cases confirmed

Eight people infected in the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius have tested positive for the Andes virus, the only hantavirus strain known to spread between humans, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.According to AFP, the WHO said, “eight cases were laboratory-confirmed for Andes virus (ANDV) infection, two are probable, and…

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Sell some acres

If ministers have decided to travel in smaller convoys, and bureaucrats are conducting business without logging air miles, we can’t complain. For, frugality is always a virtue – not just in a crisis. As George Eliot said of a wealthy family: “They never suffered a pinch of salt to be wasted.” The belief that “money…

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6 alternatives to sugar in Indian kitchens

Fruit purees are perhaps the most versatile alternative of all, especially in households that prefer less processed ingredients. Mango, banana, apple and even fig puree can replace part of the sugar in cakes, smoothies and sweets. They add natural sweetness along with texture, making them especially useful in children’s food. Recipe idea: Blend ripe banana…

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‘Arrest imminent’: Bandi Sanjay’s son skips police summons in POCSO case; ‘missing’ posters surface | Hyderabad News

Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay’s son, Sai Bageerath, who was asked to appear before investigators in a Pocso case for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor, did not turn up before the Cyberabad police on Wednesday. HYDERABAD: Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay’s son, Sai Bageerath, who was asked to appear…

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‘Classrooms not for religious signalling’: BJP attacks Karnataka government over hijab order rollback

Four years after Karnataka’s hijab row triggered protests, court battles and national political fights, the issue is back in the spotlight again. The Congress government in the state has officially withdrawn the February 2022 order brought in by the then BJP government that had effectively banned hijabs inside classrooms. In its place, the state has…

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