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Amgen has launched its first Scholars Program in India at IIIT Hyderabad with 10 undergraduate students from across Asia. The two-month residential programme focuses on AI, machine learning and scientific research, culminating in presentations and participation in a regional symposium in Tokyo.
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Senior Indian Foreign Service officer Dr E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy is likely to be appointed India's Consul General in Dubai. If confirmed, the Telangana-born diplomat will become the first official from the State to head India's Consulate in the emirate
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Two women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are among more than 100 distressed Indian domestic workers stranded in Oman after allegedly being trafficked through fraudulent job offers. India's Ambassador Prashant Pise met them and assured them that their grievances would be addressed promptly.
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Senior diplomat Dr K Srikar Reddy, currently serving as the Consul General of India in San Francisco, is likely to be appointed India's next Ambassador to Qatar. The Telangana native previously played a key role in India's major trade agreements with the UAE and Mauritius.
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US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks came after US demands for assurances on maritime safety and followed renewed military exchanges between Washington and Tehran.
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KAARV IT Consultancy FZ-LLC unveiled KAARV Milestone 1.0 at the ICIE Deal Room in Dubai. The company said the initiative led to a USD 4 million investment commitment and strengthened its efforts to expand globally through strategic partnerships and innovation.
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A tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman early Tuesday, according to the UK military. No environmental damage was reported, and authorities are investigating. No group claimed responsibility, though suspicion has fallen on Iran
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Thousands of Telangana migrant workers in Dubai's Sonapur are worried about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, fearing document-related complications and expensive trips home to retain their names on the voter list amid uncertainty over verification requirements.
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Mumbai Crime Branch suspects alleged drug trafficker Salim Dola is misleading investigators during questioning. Agencies are probing his purported international narcotics network, overseas assets worth nearly Rs 100 crore, alleged underworld links, and financial transactions connected to drug trafficking operations
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Seven people, including three from Telangana, died in a minibus-truck collision on Dubai’s Emirates Road. Several others were injured. Police said the bus crashed into a stationary truck, while the Indian Consulate is assisting victims and their families
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A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with both crew members safe, President Donald Trump confirmed. The incident occurred amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing US-Iran negotiations over a potential deal and regional de-escalation efforts
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A Hyderabad man, Srikanth (37), allegedly died by suicide days after returning from Dubai following his wife Swapna’s suicide. The couple, living separately, faced emotional distress. Police have registered a case and are investigating the tragic double suicide incident
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Telangana diaspora organisations across the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar celebrated State Formation Day with cultural programmes and community gatherings. Despite subdued festivities due to regional tensions, participants reflected on Telangana's journey and paid tribute to the Statehood movement.
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Tensions escalated between the United States and Iran after US forces struck Iranian radar and drone control sites following a drone downing incident. Iran retaliated, Kuwait intercepted incoming fire, and ongoing conflicts threaten regional stability and global energy routes
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In Dubai, escalating conflict involving United States, Israel, and Iran saw strikes on Isfahan and Gulf targets, oil prices surge, and regional tensions intensify, with civilian injuries, military casualties, and global energy markets severely impacted
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All 35 students of IIM Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus were shifted to the Ahmedabad campus due to the West Asia conflict. They were on internships in Spain, and the move ensures uninterrupted academic progress amid regional tensions
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Animal rescue groups in Dubai report a surge in abandoned pets as residents leave the Middle East amid rising tensions and missile threats. Shelters are overwhelmed with dogs, cats and other animals left behind as owners struggle with costly relocation and complex travel procedures
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Airlines have begun resuming limited operations from Dubai and other Gulf cities after five days of disruption triggered by regional tensions. While some repatriation flights have restarted, major carriers and airports continue to face restrictions and suspended services.
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Amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions, Indian airlines including IndiGo and Air India will operate 58 repatriation flights from Gulf cities such as Dubai. Authorities urged passengers to await airline confirmation as regional airspace remains partially restricted
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Air India repatriated 149 passengers from Dubai amid Middle East tensions on flight AI916D, marking the first special operation by an Indian airline. Earlier, 143 crew members returned safely on flight AI918D