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HEX20 launches India’s 1st private payload hosting satellite

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 18 (UNI) Heralding a momentous achievement in the country’s space sector, Technopark-based small satellite manufacturing company HEX20 has successfully launched and established contact with ‘Nila’, India’s first private payload hosting satellite.
Developed in just four months, ‘Nila’, which represents a significant step forward inprivate satellite technology and innovation, was launched via Berlin-based satellite deployer company Exolaunch aboard SpaceX Transporter-13 on March 15 at 1213 pm (IST), with successful separation from the launch vehicle occurring less than an hour later at 107 pm (IST).
After hours of feverish anticipation, a critical milestone was reached when the beacon signal was received at HEX20’s Satellite Control Centre on March 16.
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Telangana Dy CM urges rapid completion of welfare hostels & strengthened departmental oversight

14 Mar 2026 | 10:31 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 14 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Saturday directed welfare department officials to complete all welfare hostels that are 80 per cent finished within the next three months, ensuring they are ready for the upcoming academic year.

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Telgangana Govt reviews LPG situation, seeks additional commercial cylinders from Centre

14 Mar 2026 | 10:25 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 14(UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday said the state government has sought additional commercial LPG cylinders from the Centre amid a severe shortage affecting hotels and other commercial establishments.

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Siddaramaiah an outgoing CM, preparing to resign: LoP Narayanaswamy

14 Mar 2026 | 10:12 PM

Bengaluru, Mar 14 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy took a swipe at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying he is an "outgoing CM" who has achieved nothing during his tenure and is preparing to resign.

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Infighting pushes Karnataka Cong towards crisis: Bommai

14 Mar 2026 | 10:04 PM

Gadag, Mar 14 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday claimed that the Congress government in the state is heading towards a crisis due to growing internal dissension and competition among MLAs for cabinet berths.

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Over 2,500 participate in first ‘Glow Run’ at Ramoji Film City

14 Mar 2026 | 10:01 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 14 (UNI) More than 2,500 participants took part in the maiden “Glow Run” organised at Ramoji Film City on Saturday evening, lighting up the venue with neon-lit running trails and enthusiastic participation.

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