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Apollo Cancer Centre organises Pink Defender Walkathon for breast cancer awareness

Hyderabad, Oct 26 (UNI) Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC) in Hyderabad held the #PinkDefenderWalkathon on Saturday at Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National (KBR) Park, gathering over 100 male staff, including oncologists, nurses, and medical professionals, to raise breast cancer awareness.
The event highlighted the critical role men can play in breast cancer awareness, advocating for early detection and supporting open conversations around breast health. Part of ACC’s #TalkPink campaign, the walkathon urged men to ensure that women in their lives undergo regular screenings.
Chief Guest C V Anand, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, flagged off the event, commending ACC's efforts to engage the community. “Breast cancer affects families, and men can play a key role by encouraging awareness and early detection. Initiatives like #TalkPink and #PinkDefenderWalkathon help foster open discussions about breast health,” he said.
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Kozhikode, Dec 10 (UNI) In a tragic incident, a 20-year-old youth was crushed to death on Tuesday by a luxury vehicle while he was filming a promotion video of two racing Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) on his mobile phone at Beach Road near Kerala's Kozhikode district.

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BRS to boycott orientation session of legislators over Speaker's actions

11 Dec 2024 | 12:56 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Tuesday announced it will boycott the orientation session for newly elected legislators, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, in protest against the actions of the Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.

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4 inter-district burglars arrested, Rs 70 L worth booty recovered

11 Dec 2024 | 12:14 AM

Eluru, Dec 10 (UNI) Police arrested a four-member gang of notorious inter-district burglars and recovered a booty including gold jewellery, silver ornaments and cash collectively worth Rs 70 lakh.

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TN Assembly adjourned sine die after 2-day session

TN Assembly adjourned sine die after 2-day session

10 Dec 2024 | 11:07 PM

Chennai, Dec 10 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Assembly was on Tuesday
adjourned sine die after a brief two day session.

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TN will take up Mullaiperiyar dam issue with Kerala during Vaikom centenary

10 Dec 2024 | 10:55 PM

Chennai, Dec 10 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan
today informed the State Assembly that the Mullaiperiyar dam row will be takn
up with the Kerala government during the Vaikom Centenary on December 12.

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