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PRD AIO rank list row: PT Chacko alleges Kerala CMO role

08 Apr 2026 | 8:53 PM

Kochi, Apr 8 (UNI) A major controversy has erupted over the Assistant Information Officer (AIO) rank list published by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), with allegations of irregularities and alleged interference by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) coming under sharp scrutiny.

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CBI arrests GST SP and Inspector in Rs 15k bribery case

08 Apr 2026 | 8:47 PM

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested a Superintendent (SP) and Inspector of
Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu in a Rs 15,000 bribery case.

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Officials Must Work with Humanitarian Approach to Resolve Tribal Issues: Telangana Min.

08 Apr 2026 | 8:46 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Tribal Welfare Adluri Laxman Kumar on Wednesday directed officials to adopt a humanitarian approach in addressing problems in tribal areas and accord top priority to creation of basic infrastructure.

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Tripartite Agreement Signed Under BioNEST Incubation Programme at NAARM

08 Apr 2026 | 8:40 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) A tripartite agreement signing ceremony under the BioNEST Co-Incubation Program was held at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management> (NAARM) here on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards fostering innovation and collaboration in the agri-biotech ecosystem.

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Hyd: BJP demands apology from Kharge over remarks on RSS

08 Apr 2026 | 8:16 PM

Hyderabad, April 8 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana on Wednesday demanded an unconditional apology from AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, over his alleged remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

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AP to set up 107 fresh waste processing centres to achieve dumpyard-free state

08 Apr 2026 | 8:10 PM

Vijayawada, April 8 (UNI) Swachha Andhra Corporation Chairman Kommareddy Pattabhiram announced the establishment of 107 Fresh Waste Processing Centres across 123 municipalities at a cost of Rs 528.65 crore, aiming to process 5,385 tonnes of waste daily and create a dump-yard-free Andhra Pradesh.

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Women’s Reservation to Be Implemented from 2029 Polls, Says Telangana BJP Chief

08 Apr 2026 | 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday said 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies would be implemented from the 2029 general elections.

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Reservations Crucial for Establishing Equity in Society: BRAOU VC

08 Apr 2026 | 7:54 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) Vice Chancellor Ghanta Chakrapani on Wednesday said reservations play a crucial role in establishing equity in society and ensuring equal distribution of opportunities among all sections.

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Siddaramaiah calls ECI move biased on state's ongoing social guarantee schemes

08 Apr 2026 | 7:46 PM

Bengaluru, April 8 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI) for seeking details on funds released under the state's guarantee schemes in Davanagere and Bagalkot districts, where by-elections are currently underway.

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DK Shivakumar refuses to rule out leadership change

08 Apr 2026 | 7:45 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 8 (UNI) CM uncertainty in Karnataka intensified on Wednesday as Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar declined to rule out a possible leadership change, leaving political circles speculating.

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Stalin slams ECI for shunting out TN Chief Secretary, terms it as height of arrogance under BJP’s instigation

08 Apr 2026 | 7:03 PM

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) Taking the Election Commission of India (ECI) head on, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Wednesday evening condemned the transfer of Chief Secretary N Muruganandam in the midst of Assembly elections and described it as a one-sided colourable exercise which is a political overreach as well as height of arrogance under the instigation of the BJP.

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Silver coins seized from the factory of a Congress candidate .

08 Apr 2026 | 6:25 PM

Puducherry, Apr 8 (UNI)The election authorities on Wednesday seized silver coins and other items from the factory owned by Muthialpet Congress candidate Eram Rajendran.

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Ex-Pondy CM V.Narayanasamy challenges union HM Amit Shah.

08 Apr 2026 | 6:21 PM

Puducherry, Apr 8 (UNI) Taking strong exception to union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement against him, former Puducherry Chief Minister and senior Congress leader V.Narayanasamy on Wednesday challenged the former to prove his charges or else prepared to quit his post and take “Sanyas” from politics.

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EC transfers TN Chief Secretary, Vigilance DGP ahead of Assembly polls

08 Apr 2026 | 6:10 PM

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) In a major reshuffle of the Tamil Nadu bureaucracy, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday shunted out Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, replacing him with senior IAS officer M Saikumar with immediate effect.

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Vi launches 5G in Chennai; to expand in more TN cities, Pondy by May

08 Apr 2026 | 6:03 PM

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) Vodafone Idea (Vi), a leading telecom operator, on Wednesday launched 5G services in Chennai, marking a
significant milestone in the company’s commitment to deliver fasterand enhanced connectivity to customers across India.

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