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AP CM seeks Centre's support for Integrated Horticulture Development, plea to cut GST on Tobacco farmers

Vijayawada, July 17 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sought Central support for the Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan under which the State has proposed the establishment of the Indian School of Agriculture (ISA) in partnership with Reliance Industries.
The institution would serve as a global Centre of Excellence for agricultural innovation, focusing on artificial intelligence, digital agriculture and climate resilience.
During a meeting with union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman here on Friday, the Chief Minister informed her that Kurnool,Anantapur, Kadapa, Chittoor, Sri Sathya Sai, Nandyal, Annamayya, Tirupati, Prakasam and Markapuram districts together account for 55 per cent of the State's horticultural production.
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Amit Shah presents Prez's colours to Pondy police, says it's testament to their bravery, dedication

09 Aug 2026 | 2:44 PM

Puducherry, Aug 9 (UNI) Marking a new chapter in the annals of the union Territory of Puducherry, union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the President’s Colours to the Puducherry Police and hailed the conferment as a testament to the force's bravery, hard work and dedication.

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Kumaraswamy questions fresh Bidadi panel, cites Sonia-era Cong committee report

09 Aug 2026 | 2:40 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (UNI) union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday mounted a sharp attack on the Karnataka government over the proposed Bidadi Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township, questioning the need for a fresh committee when an earlier legislative panel had already examined the project and recorded its findings.

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Karnataka drought crisis deepens, 94 taluks hit as govt yet to act

09 Aug 2026 | 2:23 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (UNI) Karnataka is staring at a deepening drought crisis, with 94 taluks reeling under drought-like conditions, even as the state government is yet to constitute a Cabinet sub-committee to assess the situation and recommend relief measures.

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4 03 kg of Cannabis seized at Chennai airport, Malaysian national held

09 Aug 2026 | 2:21 PM

Chennai, Aug 9 (UNI) Officials of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) have seized 4.03 kg of hydroponic ganja (cannabis) from
a Malaysian National who arrived from Bangkok at the Anna International Airport here from Bangkok and arrested him.

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Bidadi project will be ‘last nail in coffin’ of Cong govt: Ashoka

09 Aug 2026 | 2:19 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (UNI) Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Sunday said the proposed Bidadi Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township project would be the “last nail in the coffin” of the Congress government and claimed the three-day padayatra by the JD(S) had already created an impact on the government.

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