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Amaravati will be a never ending project: Ex-Minister

14 Apr 2026 | 5:29 PM

Kurnool, April 14 (UNI) YSRCP senior leader and former Finance Minister B Rajendranath has predicted that Capital city Amaravati construction will be a never ending project with no utility and a burden on future generations.

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Door-to-door cyber awareness drive held in Mailardevpally

14 Apr 2026 | 5:23 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) A door-to-door cyber security awareness programme was conducted in Pragathi Colony under the limits of Mailardevpally Police Station on Tuesday, under the leadership of DCP (Rajendranagar Zone) S. Srinivas, IPS.

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TN assembly election: BJP promises Rs 2000 to women family heads, one time cash dole of Rs 10,000 for every household

14 Apr 2026 | 5:10 PM

Chennai: Competing with the ruling DMK and its NDA ally, AIADMK, the BJP released its manifesto for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, announcing freebies of which some of the important ones were no different to those offered by the Dravidian majors. The saffron party promises Rs 2,000 for every women family head and Rs 10,000 one-time cash assistance for every family to cushion inflationary pressure and three LP cylinders a year free of cost. Further, the party pledges to extend Rs 25,000 to eligible women to purchase e-scooters.

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UDF to win big in Kerala, slams BJP over attacks on Church: Chennithala

14 Apr 2026 | 5:09 PM

Thrissur, Apr 14 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala today asserted that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised to come to power in Kerala with a massive majority, citing a strong anti-incumbency wave against the ruling government.

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Seethakka urges people to avoid peak heat hours, orders setting up of free water centres

14 Apr 2026 | 5:04 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka on Tuesday appealed to people across the state to avoid venturing outdoors during peak heat hours amid rising temperatures, and directed officials to set up free drinking water centres (Chalivendralu) in villages and towns.

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Rs 5 lakh aid for house construction to Nithin Raj’s family

14 Apr 2026 | 5:02 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (UNI) The family of Nithin Raj, who allegedly died by suicide following caste-based harassment, will receive financial assistance for the construction of a new house, announced by Opposition leader in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Tuesday.

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WE Hub launches first CoE in Peddapalli to promote women entrepreneurship

14 Apr 2026 | 4:58 PM

Peddapalli, Apr 14 (UNI) In a major push to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship, WE Hub on Tuesday launched its first Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Peddapalli district to promote women entrepreneurship and youth innovation.

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T’gana Dy CM Bhatti urges Congress cadre to take welfare schemes to every household

14 Apr 2026 | 4:55 PM

Khammam, Apr 14 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu today called upon Congress leaders and workers to take government welfare and development schemes to every household, asserting that the party remains committed to social justice and inclusive growth.

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Kavitha slams CM Revanth Reddy, raises Dalit, Adivasi issues on Ambedkar Jayanti

14 Apr 2026 | 4:54 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging that he was “anti-Ambedkar,” and called for justice to the poor, Dalits and Adivasis.

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Kalaburagi sizzles at 42°C, IMD issues alert

14 Apr 2026 | 4:32 PM

Bengaluru, April 14 (UNI) Karnataka is reeling under intense summer conditions with several districts recording temperatures well above seasonal norms, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heatwave warnings across parts of North Karnataka.

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PM Modi to visit Karnataka on Wednesday

14 Apr 2026 | 4:31 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Sri Adichunchanagiri Kshetra in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district on Wednesday, with extensive preparations underway at the prominent pilgrimage centre.

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Kerala CM race: Satheesan, Chennithala begin early lobbying

14 Apr 2026 | 4:24 PM

Kozhikode, April 14 (UNI) With the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections concluded on April 9 and the vote counting still over two weeks away, a race for the potential Chief Minister's post has erupted within the Congress party. Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala have begun proactive lobbying, reaching out to sitting MLAs and the new candidates who contested the polls to secure support.

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BPCL launches MAK ADJOL AGRI UNIVERSAL to boost crop protection and sustainable farming

14 Apr 2026 | 4:03 PM

Kochi, April 14 (UNI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the launch of MAK ADJOL AGRI UNIVERSAL, an advanced agricultural adjuvant spray oil aimed at enhancing crop protection efficiency and promoting sustainable farm productivity.

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Leaders pay rich tributes to Ambedkar on his birth anniv in Pondy

14 Apr 2026 | 3:58 PM

Puducherry, Apr 14 (UNI) Rich tributes were paid to Dr.B R Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian constitution, on his 136th birth anniversary in Puducherry on Tuesday..

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Telangana BJP president slams Congress, defends delimitation and women’s reservation

14 Apr 2026 | 3:54 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) BJP Telangana State President N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday criticised the Congress party, alleging it had historically undermined Dr BR Ambedkar and was now misleading people on key issues like delimitation and women’s reservation.

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