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Contest for Dharwad LS seat turns interesting with Dingaleshwara Swamiji's nomination

Dharwad, April 18 (UNI) The Dharwad Lok Sabha Constituency election has taken an intriguing turn with Dingaleshwara Swamiji, a prominent seer from the Lingayat community, filing his nomination papers here on Thursday as an independent candidate.
He is set to contest mainly against the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi.
Dingaleshwara Swamiji, the seer of Fakireshwara mutt in Shirahatti, arrived at the election office in a grand procession accompanied by a large number of devotees and fellow Swamijis. He has been a vocal critic of Joshi, accusing him of injustice towards his community. Despite his criticism of Joshi, Dingaleshwara Swamiji has refrained from commenting on the Congress party or its candidate.
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BRS senior leader Indrakaran Reddy joins Congress party

02 May 2024 | 1:40 AM

Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) In a significant blow to the BRS, senior leader and former Minister A Indrakaran Reddy announced his resignation from the party on Wednesday and joined the state's ruling Congress.

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Two JNTUK students selected for prestigious Amazon education programme

02 May 2024 | 1:36 AM

Kakinada, May 1 (UNI) Two girl students of CSE first year of JNTUK College of Engineering – G Padmapriya and M. Kavitha - have been selected for the prestigious Amazon Future engineering programme in the National level competition.
Under the programme, they will get Rs.50,000 yearly scholarship for four years and a laptop, paid internships besides chances of placement on a permanent basis in higher package system, a JNTUK official said on Wednesday. UNI KNR SSP.

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AP CM hits back at Opposition for spreading misinformation on Land Titling Act

02 May 2024 | 12:30 AM

Eluru (AP), May 1 (UNI) Hitting back at political opponents for their smear campaign against YSRCP on the Land Titling Act, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday alleged that the opposition leaders are spreading "misinformation" on the legislation.

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Election Commission suspends KCR's campaigning for 48 hours

02 May 2024 | 12:12 AM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday imposed a 48-hour ban on BRS President and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao from engaging in any public activities, including meetings, processions, rallies, and media appearances.

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Bengaluru records driest April in 41 yrs, Karnataka roasts under intense heatwave

01 May 2024 | 11:35 PM

Bengaluru, May 1 (UNI) Bengaluru, known for its moderate climate, has witnessed an unprecedented event as it remained rainless throughout the month of April for the first time in 41 years.

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