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64 in fray for Vikravandi July 10 Assembly bypoll

Chennai, June 21 (UNI) A total of 64 candidates have filed their papers for the July 10 bypoll to the Vikravandi bye-elections, nominations for which ended on Friday.
Majority of them in the fray are Independents.
The poll will witness a three cornered contest between the ruling DMK-led Front, the BJP-led alliance and the Naam Tamizhar Katchi.
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Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), Mar 18 (UNI) In a daring act, a retired sub-inspector of police (S.I) was hacked to death by an unidentified gang near Kaatchi Mandapam in Tirunelveli town on Tuesday morning.

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TN: Sri Lankan Navy arrests 3 Indian fishermen, impounds 1 boat

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Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) Mar 18 (UNI) The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday apprehended three Indian fishermen and seized their mechanised fishing trawler, allegedly for violating the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and indulging in illegal fishing activities in its territorial waters.

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Telangana Assembly's budget session enters fifth day

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18 Mar 2025 | 10:39 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 18 (UNI) The Telangana Legislative Assembly convened at 1000 hours on Tuesday for the fifth day of its budget session.

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Telangana to introduce slot booking and biometric system in Sub-Registrar offices

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Hyderabad, Mar 17 (UNI) Telangana Revenue, Housing, Information, and Civil Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy announced that the state government will introduce a slot booking and biometric system in Sub-Registrar offices to enhance service efficiency, transparency, and curb corruption.

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Telangana Deputy CM hails BC Reservation Bill, calls for nationwide caste census

18 Mar 2025 | 2:33 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 17 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday praised the state government’s decision to implement 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in education, employment, and political sectors, calling it a significant step toward social justice.

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