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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah reached Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official 7, Race Course Road residence for a meeting with the latter.

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At least 25 people were killed and at least 202 others wounded on Friday in a suicide bomb attack on a Shia mosque which the Islamic State (IS) militant group claimed responsibility for, media reports said.

The blast rocked the Imam Al-Sadeq Mosque, located in the busy neighbourhood of al-Sawabir of the capital city, Xinhua reported citing the official Kuwait News Agency.

Kuwait’s interior ministry said that 25 people were killed and at least 202 others were injured in the blast, which occurred when a large number of Muslims were offering Friday prayers inside the Mosque.

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis’s Wimbledon preparations were on Friday cut short when the Indo-Swiss tennis pair was ousted from the $731,000 Eastbourne International after losing their women’s doubles semifinal match in straight sets here.

French-Slovenian combine Caroline Garcia and Katarina Srebotnik bettered the top seeds winning 7-5, 6-4 in an hour and 22 minutes at the Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club. The fourth seeds exacted revenge for their only previous meeting when Sania and Martina won on the clay courts of Rome in May.

Pakistan’s Punjab assembly has reportedly passed a unanimous resolution urging the government to try Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain and his aides under Article 6 of the Islamic Republic’s Constitution, which deals with high treason.

The resolution was submitted by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s ( PTI) Mian Aslam Iqbal just days after a BBC report accused the MQM of receiving funds from Indian authorities, reported the Dawn. It also urged the federal government to launch an investigation into the claims made against the party.

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda was on Friday briefed about the readiness of states to tackle dengue and directed officers to work in coordination with the Swachh Bharat campaign to ensure a mosquito-free environment.

Nadda directed the concerned officials to continuously monitor the situation and to keep him apprised.

Nadda has given topmost priority to advance preparedness of states affected by dengue in order to effectively manage the viral disease. He has been personally monitoring the situation and the preparedness of states, said an official statement.

After having a successful run at the box office with films like “Ek villain”, “Aashiqui 2” and “Haider”, actress Shraddha Kapoor has once again managed to garner appreciation for her role in new dance film “ABCD 2”. She says such acknowledgement encourages her to work harder and prove her mettle in the industry.

“I cannot express how happy I am to receive this kind of love and appreciation from audiences. It only encourages me to work even harder and put my best foot forward each time,” Shraddha said in a statement.

In a by-election tipped to bring her back to the Tamil Nadu assembly, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaaa faces a CPI candidate in the Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency here on Saturday.

Around 250,000 voters are eligible to take part in the electoral battle whose two main candidates are the AIADMK general secretary and C. Mahendran of the Communist Party of India.

There are also 26 other independents and candidates from small parties in the fray including social activist K.R. Ramaswamy, popularly known as “Traffic Ramaswamy”.

The polling will begin at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.

At least 146 civilians were killed and more than 200 others wounded over the last 24 hours by the Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Syria’s predominantly-Kurdish city of Kobane, a monitor group reported on Friday.

Medical sources in Kobane in northern Syria said 146 civilians were gunned down by the IS terrorists since Thursday morning, the time when the IS group infiltrated into parts of the city and detonated three car bombs while engaging in battles against Kurdish fighters affiliated with the People’s Protection Units (YPG), according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The rapid decline of traditional letters due to emails has led the Australia Post to announce 1,900 job cuts over the next three years, authorities said on Friday.

The Australia Post said losses in its mail delivery business were approaching 500 million Australian dollars ($387 million) this financial year, reported Xinhua news agency.

The volume of ordinary mail is expected to fall by more than 10 percent, and the Australia Post has warned it will report its first company-wide financial loss in more than 30 years.

The death toll due to heavy rainfall and flood-like situation in some parts of Gujarat has gone up to 70.

Maximum deaths are reported from worst affected Amreli district, while five deaths each have been reported from Bharuch, Jamnagar, Kutch and Rajkot districts.

Meanwhile, the Gujarat government announced four lakh rupees each as compensation to families of those killed due to the flood-like situation. (ANI)

A farmer committed suicide after he walked into sugarcane crop he had set on fire in Mandya district of Karnataka.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Civil Aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju.

“On his birthday, I extend warm wishes to my Cabinet colleague, Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju & pray for his long life and good health,” the Prime Minister said on twitter.

Gajapathi Raju was born on June 26, 1951 at Vizianagaram. He assumed office on May 26, 2014. (ANI)

It has been decided to start SHE shuttle service in Cyberabad, Madhapur and IT Corridor exclusively for women working in IT sector. Two mini buses would be available between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation and Society for Cyberabad Security Council have started this service with an expenditure of Rs. 40 lakh. It will provide secure transport for women and also help pollution. There is a proposal to make this area transport free on Thursdays.

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CM of A.P., Mr. Chandrababu Naidu will preside over A.P. Collectors conference to be held today at Vijaywada. It is learnt that the detailed review will be taken of the welfare schemes and developmental programs and suitable instructions would be given. Chief Secretary of A.P., Mr. IYR Krishna Rao, Advisor to Govt. of A.P. Mr. P. Prabhakar Rao, all the Ministers, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of Govt. of A.P. will participate in the meeting with the heads of various departments and other officials.

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Dr. Rajiv Sharma, Chief Secretary of Telangana State convened a review meeting of the higher officials of the State. It is understood that the matters pertaining to X schedule of A.P. Reorganization Act regarding the institutions were discussed. He sought information from the officers and gave instructions.

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Secretary of Sahayata Trust, Mr. Javeed Sikander who is the son of former vice-president of Tameer-e-Millath, Maulana Suleman Sikander has appealed for donations in order to implement the educational programs for the destitute Muslims through his trust. Donations can be deposited in Sahayata Trust account number 29920200000195, Bank of Baroda, branch Mehdipatnam, IFSC Code BARBOMEHDIP. For overseas donors the account number of the trust is 30246606393, SBI, MJ Road Branch, IFSC Code SBIN0005894.

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Congress MLC, Mr. Farooq Husain told that why should the Muslims sacrifice their places of worship for the peace and tranquility of India. Hindu community can also show its solidarity by withdrawing the claims of Ayodhya, Kasi and Mathura. Mr. Farooq Husain further told that the Muslims in India are not the tenants. They are equal partners with the other citizens of India. Muslims have sacrificed their lives along with their compatriots during the freedom struggle of India. They never accepted the slavery of the British. They have not been the traitors.

Govt. of Telangana has constituted a high-level Committee for formulating service rules for Govt. employees. Principal Secretary of Forests and Environment, Mr. Rajeshwar Tiwari will be the Chairman of the committee whereas Secretary of General Administration Department, Mr. B. Venkateshwar Rao and Secretary, Dept. of Finance, Mr. Shiva Shanker will be its members.

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President of Minhajush-Sharquia Education Society, Ms. Mahpara Ali, the society is running junior college for the benefit of poor Muslim girls. This college is affiliated to Board of Intermediate Education. It offers MPC, BPC, HEC and CEC courses in English and Urdu medium. The college is equipped with laboratory and library. The topper of this college is awarded a gold medal every year by the society. The college has a track record of producing the best results. For admissions, please contact office of the college at Bagh Jahanara, Dabeerpura from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sana Educational Trust has declared to bear educational expenses of 100 students belonging to I to X class of Daffodils High School, Asif Nagar Road. Mr. Mohammed Akhtar, Chairman of the trust in his letter addressed to Dr. K. Vandana, Principal of Daffodils High School said that his trust accept the responsibility of bearing educational expenses of 100 poor students.

According to a press note issued by Special Officer of Telangana State Hajj Committee, Prof. S.A. Shukoor, Central Hajj Committee has selected 183 more waitlisted Hajj pilgrims in this manner the total of waitlisted Hajj pilgrims has gone up to 292.

The issue of accommodation in Nizam’s Rubath in Makkah has been resolved amicably on Wednesday. The initiative taken by Mr. Syed Omer Jaleel, IAS, Secretary, Department of Minorities Welfare proved successful. A meeting was held in Secretariat yesterday in which the officials of Department of Minorities Welfare and Nizam’s Wakf Committee participated. Nizam’s Wakf Committee conditionally accepted the draw held recently for the allotment of accommodation in Nizam’s Rubath in Makkah.

While India is refreshing its haunting memories of the 1975 Emergency on the occasion of its 41stanniversary falling on 25 June, two unthought-of soothsayers warned the country that it may face another eventuality of the sort anytime in future. The chairman of Press Council of India, Justice Markandey Katju, revealed his hunch in his 7 January blog early this year whereas the senior BJP leader, Lal Krishna Advani, warned the nation in this regard through his 18 June interview to The Indian Express.

Uighur Muslims are facing ethnic problems in Xinjiang province of China which has predominantly Muslim population.

The attack took place on Monday in a district of Southern City of Kashgar. The suspect killed police officers with knife and bombs after speeding through a traffic checkpoint in a car in Kashgar’s Tahtakoruk district. Policemen responded to the attack and killed 15 suspects terming them as terrorists. This attack occurred at the beginning of the Ramazan which is a holy month for the Muslims.

Many non-Muslims of Malaysia expressed their delight and wish to participate in the festivities of Ramzan, joining Iftar parties hosted by Muslims.

Jeann Yora Mahin told that during the month of Ramazan we get many types of delicious food dishes which are not usually prepared during the rest of the year.

Many non-Muslims in Malaysia opined that it is a great opportunity to get closer to Muslims by participating in their Iftar parties at hotels and homes.