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Senior CPM Wayanad leader AV Jayan leaves party

17 Jan 2026 | 12:28 AM

Kozhikode, Jan 16 (UNI) With the assembly elections approaching, there has been an explosion in the Wayanad CPM, with senior CPM leader AV Jayan leaving the party.

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Kerala's Kumbh Mela: Mahamagha rituals begins in Thirunavaya, lakhs of devotees expected

17 Jan 2026 | 12:23 AM

Achuthanandan Kuniyil
Kozhikode, Jan 16 (UNI) The rituals of the Mahamagha Mahotsavam, which is described as the Kumbh Mela of Kerala, formally began at Thirunavaya in Malappuram district with special poojas on Friday. The rituals were conducted under the guidance of Swami Abhinava Balananda Bhairava.

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KSUM-backed agri-tech startup bags Startup India award

16 Jan 2026 | 11:39 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (UNI) Kochi-based agri-tech startup Fuselage Innovations, supported by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has won the Aspire Award at the National Startup Awards 5.0 (NSA) in New Delhi on Friday.

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Telangana CM pledges more Jobs, Transparent Recruitment, and Quality Education

16 Jan 2026 | 10:48 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday evening announced that the state government will soon initiate recruitment for more government jobs, following the filling of nearly 70,000 positions since coming to power in 2023.

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AP: Four teenagers drowned in sea, 2 bodies fished out

16 Jan 2026 | 10:08 PM

Nellore, Jan 16 (UNI) In a tragic accident, four teenage boys drowned in the sea at Isukapalli village of Alluru mandal of the district on Friday.

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Fifteen arrested in Rs 3.90 cr Dharani-Bhu Bharati scam; cash, documents & gadgets seized

16 Jan 2026 | 10:02 PM

Jangaon, Jan 16 (UNI) Jangaon police have arrested 15 members of a gang involved in an alleged Rs 3.90-crore scam linked to Dharani and Bhu Bharati registrations in Jangaon and Yadadri districts, which reportedly caused heavy loss to government revenue.

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Hyd:IndiaAI–MeitY and IIT Hyderabad host inclusion for Social Empowerment Working Group Meeting

16 Jan 2026 | 9:49 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) The IndiaAI Mission under MeitY, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, hosted the Working Group Meeting on Inclusion for Social Empowerment here on Friday.

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Telangana Govt owes Alcobev Industry over ₹3,900 Cre; Associations Flag Investor Concerns Ahead of Davos 2026

16 Jan 2026 | 9:40 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) The Telangana government continues to owe the alcoholic beverages (alcobev) industry more than ₹3,900 crore in unpaid dues, prompting industry associations to warn that prolonged payment delays could undermine investor confidence, particularly as the State prepares for its global outreach at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos later this month.

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Telangana CM hands over Group-3 appointment letters to 1,370 candidates, slams BRS over recruitment lapses

16 Jan 2026 | 9:36 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on late Friday evening handed over appointment letters to 1,370 candidates selected for Group-3 posts at a programme held at Shilpakala Vedika in the Hitech City area and criticised the previous BRS government for what he termed "irresponsible" handling of recruitment examinations.

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Paruveta Utsavam Celebrated with Grandeur at Tirumala

16 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM

Tirumala, Jan 16 (UNI) The annual Paruveta Utsavam of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy was celebrated with religious fervour and grandeur at Tirumala on Friday, the day following Makara Sankranti, observed as Kanuma.

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Demand for power-sharing only natural for every political party: Sachin Pilot on Cong raising it with alliance leader DMK in TN

16 Jan 2026 | 9:00 PM

Chennai, Jan 16 (UNI) Defending the Congress’ demand for a share in power with big brother DMK, heading the formidable Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in the state, the National party’s Young Turk Sachin Pilot on Friday said there is nothing wrong in the party aspiring to be part of a coalition government post the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

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Karnataka faces fiscal crisis as revenue shortfall hits Rs 9,000–13,000 crore

16 Jan 2026 | 8:52 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (UNI) Karnataka is staring at a potential fiscal crisis as over-optimistic revenue projections and administrative shortcomings threaten the state government’s budget targets. With only Rs 1.38 lakh crore mobilised against a target of Rs 2.03 lakh crore for the current financial year, officials privately estimate a shortfall of Rs 9,000–13,000 crore by year-end, exposing weaknesses in fiscal planning and execution.

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Dollar 10 billion AM Green project to place AP in forefront of global green energy: Minister Nara Lokesh

16 Jan 2026 | 8:48 PM

Vijayawada, Jan 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh has announced that AM Green is establishing a 1.5 MTPA Green Ammonia export terminal in Kakinada.

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Telangana: Vote for development in upcoming Municipal elections: CM

16 Jan 2026 | 8:47 PM

Nirmal, Jan 16 (UNI) Appealing to voters to choose development over politics in the upcoming Municipal elections, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday expressed confidence that the Congress party would secure a decisive victory in the civic polls and also retain power in the next Assemlby elections as well.

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APSRTC Wins National Award for Automatic Announcement System

16 Jan 2026 | 8:43 PM

Vijayawada, Jan 16 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), which has consistently been recognized for providing quality passenger services, has added yet another prestigious national award to its achievements.

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