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Kavitha’s indefinite hunger strike enters third day over Velugumatla victims issue

11 Mar 2026 | 3:13 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (UNI) Ms Kalvakuntla Kavitha, President of Telangana Jagruti, continued her indefinite hunger strike for the third consecutive day on Wednesday in support of the Velugumatla victims.

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PM Modi launches Rs 11,000 crore development projects in Kerala

11 Mar 2026 | 3:11 PM

Kochi, Mar 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth around Rs 11,000 crore in Kerala, focusing on infrastructure, green energy, and employment generation.

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Quit smoking to prevent breathlessness, protect lungs: Expert

11 Mar 2026 | 3:10 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (UNI) People should quit smoking to prevent breathlessness and protect their lungs, noted epidemiologist Naresh Purohit said on Wednesday.

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Danam Nagender says he never joined Congress, blames BJP–BRS nexus for LS poll defeat

11 Mar 2026 | 3:06 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (UNI) Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender on Wednesday said he had contested the parliamentary elections but had not joined the Indian National Congress, responding after Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions filed against him.

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AP proposes ‘Indian School of Agriculture’ to deal with farm sector issues

11 Mar 2026 | 2:34 PM

Vijayawada, March 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed district collectors to focus more on farmers’ welfare by paying special attention to issues affecting the agricultural sector.

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AP: Vontimitta Kodandarama Temple in Kadapa – A treasure trove of wonderful sculpture

11 Mar 2026 | 2:21 PM

Vontimitta (Kadapa), March 11(UNI) The Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple located at Vontimitta in Kadapa district, is well known for its wonderful stone sculptures. The carvings in this temple reflect the rich artistic style of the 'Vijayanagara Empire' period.

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Kerala govt boycotts PM Modi event, holds parallel NH-66 inauguration programmes

11 Mar 2026 | 2:18 PM

Kochi, Mar 11 (UNI) Boycotting the Prime Minister’s event, the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government organised parallel inauguration programmes connected with National Highway projects, protesting what they allege is the union government’s attempt to claim sole credit for the developments.

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Bandi Sanjay slams Speaker’s verdict on disqualification petitions, says democracy under threat

11 Mar 2026 | 2:12 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 11 (UNI) Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday strongly criticised the dismissal of disqualification petitions against MLAs Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender, calling the decision “atrocious” and alleging that it undermines democratic principles.

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OPDR demands release of abducted Velugumatla leader Muttayya

11 Mar 2026 | 2:09 PM

Hyderabad, March 10 (UNI) The Organisation for Protection of Democratic Rights (OPDR), Telangana, on Wednesday demanded the immediate and safe release of Polaboyina Muttayya (52), a Koya tribal from Adavi Maddulapalli village in Khammam district, who was allegedly abducted in the city on Tuesday evening.

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Fortis Hospitals launches four specialized clinics in Bengaluru

11 Mar 2026 | 2:03 PM

Bengaluru, March 11 (UNI) Fortis Healthcare on Wednesday inaugurated four specialized clinics across its Bengaluru hospitals, aimed at addressing sensitive and often under-discussed health concerns.

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Senior BJP leader & union Min Piyush Goyal slams DMK, says no hitch in seat sharing parleys among NDA partners

11 Mar 2026 | 2:02 PM

Chennai, Mar 11 (UNI) As the State was gearing up for the key Assembly elections, the schedule for which was expected to be announced by the Election Commission of India in the coming days, union Miniser and BJP election in-charge for Tamil Nadu Piyush Goyalon Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK in the State, alleging rampant corruption and poor governance.

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No fuel shortage in India, says Piyush Goyal, also slams DMK, Confident of NDA victory in TN polls

11 Mar 2026 | 2:01 PM

Trichy (Tamil Nadu), Mar 11 (UNI) union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday ssaid there was not fuel shortage in the wake Gulf countries being affected by the US/Usrael-Iran conflict that had hit crude oil production leading to hike in prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in India triggering fears of short supply.

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Army moving towards tech-driven, multi-domain warfare: COAS Dwivedi

11 Mar 2026 | 1:48 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 11 (UNI) General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), said the Indian Army is moving towards a new era marked by technological capability, organisational agility and self-reliance, as it adapts to an evolving security environment.

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Former union Minister Kavuri Sambashiva Rao passes away at 82

11 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM

Vijayawada, Mar 11 (UNI) Former union Minister Kavuri Sambashiva Rao passed away while undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He was 82. He suffered a brain stroke on March 7 and was hospitalized.

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BJP slams Speaker’s verdict on defection case, calls it ‘insult to democracy’

11 Mar 2026 | 1:24 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (UNI) Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Wednesday strongly criticised the verdict delivered by State Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on the disqualification petitions related to alleged defections, stating that the decision was contrary to the spirit of democracy.

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