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K'taka Deputy CM Shivakumar prefers ballot boxes over EVMs

Bengaluru, June 18 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sparked a fresh controversy by questioning the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
In a press briefing here on Tuesday, Shivakumar accused the EVMs of disproportionately favoring the BJP-JDS alliance, leading to their unexpected electoral gains.
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Tamannaah endorsement biz-driven, not lingual: MB Patil

23 May 2025 | 3:41 PM

Bengaluru, May 23 (UNI) Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil on Friday defended the appointment of actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the brand ambassador for Mysore Sandal Soap, stating that the decision was based solely on business considerations and market strategy, not on language or regional preferences.

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Use of 'Press Council' name prohibited without permission: PCI Secretary

23 May 2025 | 3:39 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (UNI) The Press Council of India (PCI) has reiterated that the name "Press Council" should not be used by individuals or organisations without prior permission.

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Stalin leaves for Delhi to attend Niti Aayog meet

Stalin leaves for Delhi to attend Niti Aayog meet

23 May 2025 | 3:15 PM

Chennai, May 23 (UNI) After boycotting the last meeting citing neglect of
the State by the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister left or New Delhi on
Friday to take part in the Niti Aayog meeting tomorrow and to secure.

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IIT Madras Maths dept earns CAS Silver level recognition

23 May 2025 | 3:15 PM

Chennai, May 23 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology Madras’ (IIT-Madras) Department of Mathematics has been awarded Silver Level recognition under the CAS University Recognition Program by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).

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Heavy rain likely in Telangana over next five days: Met

23 May 2025 | 3:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (UNI) Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 40 to 50 kmph is likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana over the next five days, according to the Meteorological Centre on Friday.

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