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Cyclone: India’s rapid humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka led by 109 Helicopter Unit

11 Dec 2025 | 12:54 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 10 (UNI) As Cyclone Ditwha triggered one of the worst natural disasters that Sri Lanka has faced in decades, unleashing unprecedented floods and landslides across multiple districts in early December, the Indian Air Force (IAF) played a commendable role in relief and rescue effort by saving lives and providing supplies to affected areas.

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Two years of Maha Lakshmi free travel: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar calls for massive RTC expansion

11 Dec 2025 | 12:46 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) Marking two years of the Maha Lakshmi free bus travel scheme for women, Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a statewide video conference with officials from 97 RTC depots at Bus Bhavan on Wednesday.

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BioAgri 2025 begins in Hyderabad, experts warn of rising pesticide-residue crisis in basmati exports

11 Dec 2025 | 12:43 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) BioAgri 2025, India’s largest conference on sustainable biological agriculture, began on Wednesday at Ramoji Film City with scientists and industry leaders raising alarm over the growing pesticide-residue crisis threatening India’s Rs 50,000-crore basmati export market.

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2nd phase of Kerala local body polls: 2,055 sensitive booths under strict vigil

10 Dec 2025 | 11:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 10 (UNI) The Kerala State Election Commission has placed 2,055 of the total 18,274 polling stations under strict surveillance ahead of the second phase of the Kerala local body elections, which will be held on December 11 across seven northern districts.

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UoH hosts distinguished lecture on cancer prevention, healthy aging by MD Anderson Expert

10 Dec 2025 | 11:41 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) The University of Hyderabad (UoH) on Wednesday hosted a distinguished lecture by Prof Raghu Kalluri, Chairman of Cancer Biology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, under its Institute of Eminence (IoE) initiative.

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AP: Ex-CM Jagan Reddy to submit 1 crore signatures against privatisation policy to Governor on Dec 18

10 Dec 2025 | 11:14 PM

Vizianagaram, Dec 10 (UNI) YSRCP leader of Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Botcha Satyanarayana, announced that former Chief Minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will meet Governor S Abdul Nazeer on December 18 to submit one crore signatures opposing the privatisation of newly established government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

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Karnataka seeks Rs 1,150 crore for Bengaluru Quantum hub

10 Dec 2025 | 10:22 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 10 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to approve Rs 1,150 crore under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) for establishing a Quantum Materials Innovation Network (Q-MIN) in Bengaluru.

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Karnataka HC quashes order closing Jan Aushadhi Kendras

10 Dec 2025 | 10:15 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 10 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed a government order dated May 14, 2025, which directed the closure of all Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) operating within government hospital premises.

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Telangana Farmers Commission seeks key amendments to Centre’s Seed Act-2025 draft

10 Dec 2025 | 9:55 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) Telangana Farmers Commission Chairman Kodanda Reddy announced on Wednesday that the Commission has recommended significant amendments to the Centre’s proposed Seed Act-2025 draft, stressing that the legislation must prioritise farmers’ interests over corporate seed companies.

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AP CM asks officials to work with bankers to reduce interest rates on loans

10 Dec 2025 | 9:51 PM

Vijayawada, Dec 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed the officials on Wednesday to discuss steps to reduce the interest rates on loans with various banks and financial institutions.

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Telangana CM says Osmania University to be made world-class, ₹1,000 cr allocated for infra development

10 Dec 2025 | 9:42 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday appealed to Osmania University (OU) students not to fall into the trap of political parties and instead focus on education, leadership, and building strong careers.
Addressing a programme at the university, Revanth Reddy reiterated his commitment to developing Osmania University into a world-class institution, noting that his government has allocated ₹1,000 crore for its infrastructure development.

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Telangana: All arrangements in place for first phase of GP polls tomorrow

10 Dec 2025 | 8:58 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) State Election Commissioner (SEC)Rani Kumudini on Wednesday said that all arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections, scheduled to be held on Thursday.

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Raghavendra Swamy Matha Pontiff offers prayers in Tirumala

10 Dec 2025 | 8:57 PM

Tirumala, Dec 10 (UNI) Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji of Raghavendra Matha, Mantralaya, offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara inside Sri Vari Temple, here on Wednesday morning.

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Global Summit success shows Telangana’s new momentum: TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud

10 Dec 2025 | 8:45 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) TPCC President and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud said investments are flowing into Telangana following the successful Global Summit, calling it a milestone that reflects Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s vision for the state’s future.

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Pinkathon 2025–26 will begin its Hyderabad chapter on February 15 at People's Plaza, Hyderabad

10 Dec 2025 | 8:44 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) Pinkathon, India’s biggest women’s run, on Wednesday announced the 6th edition of Pinkathon Hyderabad, joining hands with global innovation-led healthcare company Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. to strengthen breast cancer awareness in India.

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