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YSRCP accuses Naidu led govt. of muzzling opposition's voice

Vijayawada, May 9 (UNI) The Opposition in Andhra Pradesh, the YSR Congress Party has flayed the Naidu headed coalition government for gagging the voice of dissent and using the police as a tool to settle political scores.

Speaking to the media here on Saturday, Party General Secretary Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy alleged the state is slipping into autocracy, with the government putting down dissent in every form using coercive methods, while the voice of dissent is not making it to the mainstream media.
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New TN govt to continue archaeological research, frame Sustainable Tourism policy

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Chennai, June 18 (UNI) Declaring the government's commitment to continue archaeological research in several sites and strive to get UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Keezhadi and Adichanallur sites, Tami Nadu Governor R V Arlekar announced in the State Assembly on Thursday that a comprehensive ‘Sustainable Tourism Policy’ will be framed to preserve the State’s natural resources and ecological balance and transform TN into a global destination for heritage and eco-tourism.

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TN will continue to urge Centre to find lasting solution to fishermen issue

18 Jun 2026 | 3:32 PM

Chennai, June 18 (UNI) As fishermen of Tamil Nadu continue to face numerous challenges affecting their livelihood, including frequent arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy, the state government would continue to urge the Centre to find a lasting solution to this vexatious issue, Governor R V Arlekar announced in the State Assembly on Thursday.

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Telangana: Seethakka visits NIMS, assures full support to Khammam assault survivor's family

18 Jun 2026 | 3:29 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Women and Child Welfare Seethakka on Thursday visited NIMS Hospital in Hyderabad to inquire about the condition of the minor girl from Khammam district who was sexually assaulted and is currently undergoing treatment.

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TN Govt firmly committed to root out corruption

18 Jun 2026 | 3:27 PM

Chennai, June 18 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government was firmly committed in rooting out corruption, Governor R V Arlekar announced in the State Assembly on Thursday.

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Expelled BJP MLA Yatnal vows to vote for party in Karnataka Council elections

18 Jun 2026 | 3:14 PM

Bengaluru, June 18 (UNI) Expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Thursday sought to dispel speculation over his stand in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, asserting that he remains committed to voting for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as he was elected on its symbol and is "neither a dissident nor a rebel".

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