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Nizam VII's descendants' express disappointment over Miss World 2025 welcome dinner exclusion

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) The Telangana Tourism Department’s decision to host the Miss World 2025 Welcome Dinner at Chowmahalla Palace without inviting the direct descendants of the VII Nizam of Hyderabad has drawn strong criticism from Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, a grandson of Nizam VII, H.E.H. Nawab Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur.

Terming the exclusion “regrettable and unfortunate,” Nawab Najaf Ali Khan said it was disappointing that the family was not acknowledged at an event of global prominence held at a palace owned by their ancestor. He emphasised that the cultural and historical legacy of Hyderabad — including its royal hospitality — owes much to the contributions of the Nizam’s dynasty.
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CEA V Anantha Nageswaran to deliver talk on Global Economic Trends

17 Jun 2025 | 10:45 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 17 (UNI) Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Government of India, Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, will deliver a talk on 'Global Economic Trends: India's Challenges and Prospects' at Kerala Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.

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Sickle Cell Anaemia: Year-long campaign in Kerala

Sickle Cell Anaemia: Year-long campaign in Kerala

17 Jun 2025 | 10:06 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 17 (UNI) To strengthen awareness about sickle cell anaemia, a year-long campaign, “Let’s Know and Prevent Sickle Cell Disease”, will be launched in Kerala.

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Ban on drones, laser beams around Cochin International Airport

Ban on drones, laser beams around Cochin International Airport

17 Jun 2025 | 9:14 AM

Kochi, June 17 (UNI) The use of laser beams and various aerial devices, including drones, has been banned within a five-kilometre radius – designated as a red zone – of Cochin International Airport.

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AP: Police seize car with 110 kgs of Ganja, four smugglers held

17 Jun 2025 | 1:31 AM

Kakinada, June 16 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh police arrested four smugglers, including a minor and seized 110 kgs of ganja here today,
Acting on Intelligence information, the Kakinada police intercepted a car near the MPDO’s office in Gandepalli on the national highway near here and on search found 110.640 kgs of Ganja packed in fifty packets.

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Nivin Pauly unveils KSUM’s Hack Gen AI website

17 Jun 2025 | 12:56 AM

Kochi, Jun 16 (UNI) Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) today launched the website and logo of the country’s biggest generative AI hackathon, with actor Nivin Pauly formally joining the startup community ahead of the Kerala Innovation Festival (KIF-2025).

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