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HDK says Karnataka has no claim over HMT land

10 Jul 2026 | 1:34 PM

Bengaluru, July 9 (UNI) Escalating the confrontation between the Centre and the Karnataka Government over the future of key public sector enterprises, union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Friday asserted that the State Government had "no claim whatsoever" over the HMT land, accusing the Congress dispensation of creating obstacles in the revival of HMT and other strategic PSUs instead of supporting them.

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Shobha Karandlaje seeks Amit Shah's intervention in Karnataka PRC row

10 Jul 2026 | 1:18 PM

Bengaluru, July 10 (UNI) Escalating the political battle over the Karnataka government's proposed Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene immediately, alleging that the notification is unconstitutional, violative of the principle of single citizenship and fraught with serious national security implications.

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Telangana New CS Sanjay Jaju Calls on Governor

10 Jul 2026 | 1:14 PM

Hyderabad, Jul 10 (UNI) Sanjay Jaju, the newly appointed Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana, called on Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, at Lok Bhavan here on Friday.

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Vijayendra meets HDK, charts joint strategy against Cong

10 Jul 2026 | 1:06 PM

Bengaluru, July 10 (UNI) The BJP-JD(S) alliance on Friday signalled its transition into election mode, with top leaders of the two parties holding a high-level strategy meeting in Bengaluru to strengthen coordination, sharpen their campaign against the ruling Congress government and prepare a united roadmap for the upcoming electoral battles in Karnataka.

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Kharge alleges EC helping BJP as RSS conclave begins in Belagavi

10 Jul 2026 | 12:54 PM

Belagavi, July 10 (UNI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday sharpened the Congress government's offensive against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Election Commission, choosing the opening day of the Sangh's annual All India Pracharaks' meeting here to accuse the poll body of acting to benefit the BJP and challenge the RSS on issues of transparency.

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Kumaraswamy rules out immediate return to Karnataka politics

10 Jul 2026 | 12:38 PM

Bengaluru, Jul 10 (UNI) union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday sought to end speculation over his political future, asserting that he has no plans to quit his responsibilities at the Centre for an immediate return to Karnataka politics, even as he indicated that he would play a more active role in revitalising the Janata Dal (Secular) in the state.

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Revanth Reddy to release final Rythu Bharosa installment, distribute e-pattadar passbooks at Khammam farmers' meet

10 Jul 2026 | 10:58 AM

Hyderabad, July 10 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will attend the Rythu Ashirvada Sabha at Jagannadhapuram in Chintakani Mandal of Khammam district on Friday, where he will release the final installment of Rythu Bharosa assistance for the Vanakalam (Kharif) season and distribute e-Pattadar passbooks to farmers.

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Post stampede : CM Vijay visits Karur, to meet victim families, hand over govt job orders, lay stone for private footwear unit

10 Jul 2026 | 10:41 AM

Chennai, July 10 (UNI) In his first visit after the tragic stampdee that snuffed out the lives of 41 people during his political outreach laat year, Chief Minister and TVK Founder Vijay reached Karur on Friday to meet the families of the victims and hand over appointment orders providing government jobs, a move that was opposed by the two Left parties, which are providing outside support to the ruling dispensation.

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Three-day Global Diabetes Convention begins at Kovalam

10 Jul 2026 | 7:41 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 10 (UNI) The 14th edition of the Annual Global Diabetes Convention commenced at Kovalam on Friday, bringing together leading diabetes specialists, physicians, researchers, nutritionists, diabetes educators and healthcare professionals from India and abroad.

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AI age demands globally skilled students: Kerala Minister N. Shamsuddeen

10 Jul 2026 | 7:29 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 10 (UNI) Kerala General Education Minister N. Shamsuddeen has said that students must develop the knowledge and skills required to compete globally as the world undergoes a rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital education.

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Kerala bans 20 substandard drug batches after quality test failure

10 Jul 2026 | 7:04 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 10 (UNI) The Kerala Drugs Control Department has prohibited the sale and distribution of 20 batches of drugs and cosmetic products across the state after they were found to be Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) during quality tests conducted by the department's drug testing laboratories in June.

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Karimnagar AE caught accepting ₹10,000 bribe by Telangana ACB

09 Jul 2026 | 11:42 PM

Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI):The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught a Panchayat Raj Assistant Engineer of Karimnagar district while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 from a complainant for extending an official favour.

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HC grants public trust status to Yallamma Temple after 32 years

09 Jul 2026 | 11:19 PM

Bengaluru, July 9 (UNI) Bringing to a close a 32-year legal battle over the status of one of north Karnataka's revered shrines, the Karnataka High Court has declared the ancient Sri Yallamma Devi Temple in Belagavi district a public trust, holding that the temple belongs to the Hindu public and not to any private family.

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Telangana Govt Sanctions Rs 77.31 Cr for GHMC Traffic Signal Maintenance

09 Jul 2026 | 11:06 PM

Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI): The Telangana government has accorded administrative sanction of Rs 77.31 crore for the operation and maintenance of 404 traffic signals under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for a period of three years.

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Gehlot completes 5 years as Karnataka Guv amid political transition

09 Jul 2026 | 10:25 PM

Bengaluru, July 9 (UNI) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday completed five years in office, capping a tenure marked by a smooth transition between two politically opposing governments and several key constitutional developments that placed Raj Bhavan at the centre of the State's governance.

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