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VIT-AP varsity holds 5th convocation to celebrate achievements

Vijayawada, Nov 1 (UNI) VIT-AP University hosted its 5th convocation ceremony on university campus at Amaravati near here on Saturday celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of the Class of 2025.
The grand event, held on the university’s scenic campus at Amaravati, marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of the graduating students. The ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, parents, faculty members, staff, and students.
N V Ramana, former Chief Justice of India, was the Chief Guest, while
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AP: Cooperative employees’ stage dharna for gratuity, pay revision

16 Dec 2025 | 7:59 PM

Kakinada, Dec 16 (UNI) State Agricultural Cooperative employees staged a dharna in front of the District Cooperative office here on Tuesday in support of their demands.

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Deepam row: Setback for TN as HC Bench declines to stay contempt proceedings before single judge

16 Dec 2025 | 7:54 PM

Chennai, Dec 16 (UNI) In a setback for the DMK government, a Division Bench of Madras High Court has refused to stay the contempt proceedings before a single judge with regard to the non-compliance of lighting 'Karthigai Deepam' at a stone pillar atop the Thiruparankundram hillock, adjoining a 14th century dargah, claimed to be 'deepathoon', pillar for lighting deepam.

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Cinema, culture and control: Opposition leader slams Centre over film ban at IFFK

16 Dec 2025 | 7:36 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (UNI) Opposition leader in Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan on Tuesday strongly criticised the union government’s decision to deny screening permission to selected films at the Kerala International Film Festival (IFFK), calling it an assault on India’s long tradition of cultural openness and cinematic exchange.

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AP: YS Jagan demands CBI probe into Joji Nagar demolition

16 Dec 2025 | 7:27 PM

Vijayawada, Dec 16 (UNI) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday demanded a CBI inquiry into what he alleged was the role of people in high places in the illegal demolition of houses in the prime Joji Nagar area here, despite a court order granting relief to residents till December 31.
Speaking to mediapersons, he expressed solidarity with the affected people and offered them all legal help.

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Kumaraswamy blames Cong for farmer suicides

16 Dec 2025 | 7:13 PM

Mandya, Dec 16 (UNI) union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday flayed the Karnataka Congress government for the ongoing agrarian crisis, claiming that 2,800 farmers have committed suicide since the party assumed power. He spoke at the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji in Malavalli, Mandya district.

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