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India, Russia in talks for construction of ice-class shipping vessels

By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Chennai, Oct 10 (UNI) India and Russia are in talks on the construction of ice-class vessels that can carry cargo on the Northern Sea Route, said Vladimir Panov, Special Representative for Arctic Development at Russia's integrated atomic power major Rosatom State Corporation.
He said Russia is considering cooperation in the field of crew training for advanced vessels and supports the signing of a bilateral memorandum in this area.
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Left student unions stage 'Chalo Secretariat' protest over fee reimbursement arrears

14 Jul 2026 | 5:36 PM

Hyderabad, July 14 (UNI) Tension prevailed near the Telangana Secretariat on Tuesday as members of several Left-wing student organisations staged a 'Chalo Secretariat' protest demanding the immediate release of pending fee reimbursement and scholarship arrears.

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Karnataka panel proposes adding Buddhism to state anthem

14 Jul 2026 | 5:28 PM

Bengaluru, July 14 (UNI) Karnataka's iconic state anthem Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate could be headed for its most significant revision since its adoption, with a government-appointed committee recommending the inclusion of a reference to Buddhism in the celebrated composition by national poet Kuvempu.

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BRS left Telangana under Rs 8 21 lakh crore debt burden, says Bhatti Vikramarka

14 Jul 2026 | 5:27 PM

Hyderabad, July 14 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday alleged that the previous BRS government had pushed the state into a severe financial crisis by raising loans of Rs 8.21 lakh crore, while asserting that the Congress government was implementing welfare schemes despite the heavy debt burden.

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SSPE parents' group seeks Govt support, urges early diagnosis and research

14 Jul 2026 | 5:20 PM

Hyderabad, July 14 (UNI) Calling for greater awareness, research and government support for children suffering from Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare and fatal neurological complication of measles, a parents' support group on Tuesday urged authorities to recognise the disease as a rare disorder and provide financial and medical assistance to affected families.

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As mercury level spikes by 2-4 deg in TN, heat wave warning issued

14 Jul 2026 | 5:18 PM

Chennai, July 14 (UNI) With several coastal districts of Tamil Nadu including the Chennai and its neighbouring districts reeling under oppressive heat due to spike in the mercury level by 2-4 deg C during the last few days, interspersed by a brief respite when the city witnessed cloud cover for 1-2 days, the Met office on Tuesday issued heat wave and hot and humid weather Warnings over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal in the coming days.

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