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With 119 deaths, Tamil Nadu records highest single-day COVID toll, 5,880 new cases

With 119 deaths, Tamil Nadu records highest single-day COVID toll, 5,880 new cases

Chennai, Aug 07 (UNI) Tamil Nadu recorded the highest single-day spike in deaths due to coronavirus, with 119 patients succumbing to the disease on Friday, taking the toll to 4,690 while the cumulative tally of positive cases mounted to 2,85,024 with 5,880 fresh infections.

For the fifth day in row, the State witnessed 100-plus deaths since the outbreak of the contagion during March.

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Challenges, alliances shape Chikkaballapur Lok Sabha poll dynamics

23 Apr 2024 | 11:18 PM

By BD Narayankar
Chikkaballapur, April 23 (UNI): As the Lok Sabha election in Chikkaballapur approaches, the political atmosphere is charged with anticipation. The contest is shaping up to be one of the most crucial electoral battles in the region, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress vying for victory.

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Man held in Hubballi for assaulting girl

23 Apr 2024 | 11:08 PM

Hubballi, April 23 (UNI) A man has been arrested in Hubballi for allegedly assaulting a girl after she purportedly sought to end their friendship in the aftermath of the murder of Neha Hiremath.

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BJP seeks suspension of Karnataka chief secy

23 Apr 2024 | 10:56 PM

Bengaluru, April 23 (UNI) The BJP on Tuesday demanded the immediate suspension of Karnataka Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel, accusing him of colluding with the Congress government by allowing a protest against the Centre on the Vidhana Soudha premises.

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ECI transfers two senior IPS officers in AP

23 Apr 2024 | 10:22 PM

Vijayawada, April 23 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has transferred two senior IPS officers in Andhra Pradesh with immediate effect.

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Telangana BJP lodges complaint against Assembly Speaker for election campaign involvement

23 Apr 2024 | 9:46 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 23 (UNI) A delegation from the Telangana BJP, led by its General Secretary G Premender Reddy, filed a formal complaint with State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj against Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Rao for his participation in an election campaign.

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