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1,075 candidates in fray for April 19 TN LS polls

Chennai, Mar 30 (UNI) In all 1,075 candidates are in the fray for the April 19 single phase polling to Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, as the last date for withdrawal of nominations came to a close on Saturday evening.
Elections will be held for 39 Lok Sabha seats in the State and it will witness a four-cornered
contest between the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), the Oppositon
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Closure of airspace in Middle East disrupts flight operations

24 Jun 2025 | 12:17 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (UNI) Due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East in the wake of the Israel-Iran conflict, flight operations from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport have been impacted.

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AP: ASHA workers lay siege to the DMHO’s office

23 Jun 2025 | 11:43 PM

Kakinada, June 23 (UNI) ASHA workers in large numbers laid siege to the District Medical Health Officer’s office here in Andhra Pradesh on Monday in support of their long pending demands.

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Siddaramaiah to press Prez Murmu for nod on Muslim Quota Bill

23 Jun 2025 | 11:32 PM

Raichur, Jun 23 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu in the national capital on Tuesday to push for presidential assent to five bills passed by the state legislature, including the controversial proposal to provide 4 percent reservation for Muslims in civil contracts.

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Siddaramaiah slams Centre, seeks fair share for Karnataka

Siddaramaiah slams Centre, seeks fair share for Karnataka

23 Jun 2025 | 11:27 PM

Raichur, June 23 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged the central government to ensure a fair allocation of funds to the state under the 16th Finance Commission, claiming Karnataka lost nearly Rs 80,000 crore in devolution when compared to the 14th Finance Commission period.

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RCB stampede: Karnataka HC appoints senior advocate as Amicus Curie

23 Jun 2025 | 11:26 PM

Bengaluru, June 23 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Monday appointed Senior Advocate S Susheela as amicus curiae in the suo motu proceedings taken up in connection with the June 4 stampede at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives and injured 56 others.

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