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Telangana Govt defends historic loan waiver, dismisses BRS criticism

Hyderabad, Mar 15 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has strongly defended the state's ambitious loan waiver scheme, emphasising that the government has delivered on its promise to waive loans up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers.
During discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor's address on Saturday, Vikramarka urged BRS leaders to stop spreading misinformation about the scheme.
He stated that details of the loan waiver for each constituency are documented and will be publicly displayed in all villages to ensure transparency.
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Kerala CM to launch state’s 1st ‘Work Near Home’ commune centre on Jan 19

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Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 17 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the State’s first ‘Work Near Home’ (WNH) centre under the brand “Commune” at Kottarakkara on January 19 at 4 pm, marking a major step towards decentralised, technology-enabled workplaces.

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AIADMK releases Phase-1 manifesto, containing 5 major promises ahead of key TN Assembly polls

17 Jan 2026 | 1:18 PM

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) Despite lagging behind the ruling DMK-led Front in finalising
the alliance strategy, the principal Opposition AIADMK in Tamil Nadu took the lead
over other parties by releasing the first phase of Manifesto on Saturday, promising
Rs 2,000 per month for women household heads and free travel for men in city buses
if the party was voted to power in the Assembly elections due in four months.

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Police stations have turned Cong offices, says Vijayendra Yediyurappa

17 Jan 2026 | 1:06 PM

Ballari, Jan 17 (UNI) Police stations in Karnataka have effectively become "Congress offices," with officers left helpless and unable to maintain law and order, BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa said on Saturday.

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Kerala CM to launch Vizhinjam International Seaport Phase-II on Jan 24

17 Jan 2026 | 12:54 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 17 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the construction works of the second phase of development of the Vizhinjam International Seaport on January 24 at 4 pm.

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National recognition again for KITE’s ‘Samagra Plus’ AI Platform

17 Jan 2026 | 12:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 17 (UNI) Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), the nodal agency driving digital initiatives in the state's general education sector, has once again secured prestigious national recognition.

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