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Drunk on power, politics of slander and corruption habitual for DMK: actor Vijay

12 Nov 2025 | 6:38 PM

Chennai, Nov 12 (UNI) In a blistering attack on the ruling DMK, actor-turned neta and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president
Vijay today charged the Dravidian major with habitually indulging in the politics of slander and corruption since 1969 and asserted
that the TVK will dethrone the Stalin government, drunk with power, in the 2026 assembly elections.

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Walkathon in Kochi highlights ‘amputation-free India’ drive

12 Nov 2025 | 6:30 PM

Kochi, Nov 12 (UNI) A walkathon was held here as part of the nationwide Amputation-Free India campaign to raise awareness about vascular diseases, their prevention, and treatment options.

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CM Siddaramaiah reiterates opposition to RSS, caste system, superstition

12 Nov 2025 | 6:20 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 12 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he had established the Kaginele Peetha as the voice of all oppressed communities and reiterated his lifelong opposition to the RSS, the caste system, and blind beliefs.

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SRly launches QR code based grievance redressal system at catering stalls

12 Nov 2025 | 5:42 PM

Chennai, Nov 12 (UNI) The Chennai Division of the Southern Railway has launched
a first-of-its-kind initiative across Indian Railways-- QR Code-based Grievance and
Feedback Registration facility at all catering stalls across the Division.

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SRM hospital bags best medical college hospital award

12 Nov 2025 | 5:33 PM

Chennai, Nov 12 (UNI) The SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SRM MCHRC) at suburuban Kattankulathur, has
been honoured with the Best Medical College Hospital (North Zone, Tamil Nadu) award by the Association of Healthcare Providers
India (AHPI) at AHPICON 2025, held in Coimbatore.

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Stalin congratulates popular art director Thotta Tharani on getting French honour

12 Nov 2025 | 5:29 PM

Chennai, Nov 12 (UNI) Effusive in his praise of acclaimed art director Thotta Tharani for being chosen for the Chevalier award,
French Government’s civilian honour, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today said it was a proud moment since a student of the Government Fine Arts College at Chennai is joining the list of eminent personalities across the country who have been bestowed this honour.

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Kharge calls for deterrent punishment for Delhi blast perpetrators

12 Nov 2025 | 5:03 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 12 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday demanded deterrent punishment for those found involved in the car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi.

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Efforts underway to restore damaged Kaleshwaram barrages: Uttam

12 Nov 2025 | 3:59 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 12 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said that systematic and scientific measures were being taken to salvage the damaged Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram project.

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Konda Surekha withdraws remarks on Nagarjuna’s family

12 Nov 2025 | 10:41 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 12 (UNI) Telangana Endowment Minister Konda Surekha has withdrawn her previous remarks about the actor Akkineni Nagarjuna’s family and expressed regret to hurt the sentiments.

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Srihari slams BRS allegations, says people have rejected ‘Pink Illusions’

12 Nov 2025 | 10:38 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 12 (UNI) Telangana Animal Husbandry and Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari hit back at the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leadership for its allegations against the Congress government over the Jubilee Hills by-election.

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Kerala tops Ease of Doing Business rankings for second consecutive year

12 Nov 2025 | 9:11 AM

Thiruvananthapurm, Nov 12 (UNI) Kerala has once again been ranked as India’s most industry-friendly state, securing the first position in the national Ease of Doing Business rankings for the second consecutive year.

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Kerala retains top spot in Ease of Doing Business rankings for second year

12 Nov 2025 | 9:08 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI): Kerala has once again been ranked India’s most industry-friendly state, securing the number one position in the national Ease of Doing Business rankings for the second consecutive year.

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TN child rights commission visits Kerala to study best practices

12 Nov 2025 | 9:04 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has undertaken a study visit to the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights to understand its functioning and adopt successful models.

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Kerala BJP promises five-year plan within 45 days if elected: Chandrasekhar

12 Nov 2025 | 9:02 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced that if the BJP comes to power in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, a comprehensive five-year development plan will be unveiled within 45 days of assuming office.
He said the party would publish an annual ward-level project report card to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.

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Kovalam Beach receives Intl Blue Flag certification for 5th consecutive yr

12 Nov 2025 | 9:02 AM

Chennai, Nov 12 (UNI) The Kovalam Beach on the East Coast Road
in neighbouring Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, has received the
International Blue Flag certification for a fifth successive year.

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