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Heavy AI & screen use linked to poorer sleep, finds survey

13 Mar 2026 | 4:22 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (UNI) The rising use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and prolonged screen exposure may be contributing to a declining sleep quality among Indians, according to a national survey released by the Heartfulness Institute to coincide with World Sleep Day 2026.

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Sasikala christens party’s name as AIPTMMK, to fight TN assembly polls in an alliance

13 Mar 2026 | 4:10 PM

Chennai, Mar 13 (UNI) Ousted AIADMK leader and late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s close confidante VK Sasikala on Friday announced the christening of her newly launched party as ‘All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam’ (AIPTMMK) and said that it would contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly election in an alliance.

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Telangana: No shortage of domestic LPG in Telangana, supplies stable: Uttam

13 Mar 2026 | 3:50 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday assured LPG consumers across the state that there will be no disruption in domestic LPG supplies, despite concerns triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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Seethakka urges Centre to share maintenance costs of drinking water schemes

13 Mar 2026 | 3:45 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Danasari Seethakka on Friday urged the Central Government to allocate adequate funds and share the maintenance costs of drinking water supply schemes being implemented by the states under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

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ISRO conducts successful sea-level hot test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine at 22-Tonne thrust

13 Mar 2026 | 3:45 PM

Chennai, Mar 13 (UNI) ISRO successfully conducted a sea-level hot test of its Cryogenic Engine (CE20) at 22-tonne thrust using the Nozzle Protection System (NPS) and a multi-element igniter on March 10, 2026, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri.

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Karnataka Vidhana Soudha: An insight into 70-year-old 'People's Palace'

13 Mar 2026 | 3:44 PM

Bengaluru, March 13 (UNI) After 70 years, Karnataka's iconic Vidhana Soudha — the majestic 'People's Palace' — is finally open to the public. For decades, its grand corridors, pillarless Assembly Hall, and imposing grand steps were visible only from the outside. Now, history buffs, architecture lovers, and curious travelers can walk inside and witness the building where India's post-independence democracy was shaped.

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Shivakumar takes charge as Cong relocates Odisha MLAs to Bengaluru

13 Mar 2026 | 3:21 PM

Bengaluru, March 13 (UNI) In a high-stakes political maneuver ahead of the Odisha Rajya Sabha elections, Congress has shifted its MLAs to a private resort in Bengaluru, sparking intense speculation and media attention.

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Railways converts three Hyderabad special trains into regular services

13 Mar 2026 | 2:58 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 13 (UNI) In a boost for railway passengers in the Telugu states, Indian Railways has converted three special trains operating from Hyderabad into regular services in view of growing passenger demand.

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BJP core committee meets in Bengaluru, focuses on Bagalkote, Davanagere South bypolls

13 Mar 2026 | 2:56 PM

Bengaluru, Mar 13 (UNI) A high‑powered meeting of the Karnataka BJP core committee was held on Friday at the party's headquarters under the leadership of state president Vijayendra Yediyurappa.

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Stalin inaugurates first unit of Udangudi supercritical thermal power project

13 Mar 2026 | 2:54 PM

Chennai, March 13 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday inaugurated the first 660 megawatt (MW) unit of the 2x660 MW supercritical thermal power project at Udangudi in Tuticorin district.

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Thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds likely in Telangana from Mar 15–19: Met

13 Mar 2026 | 2:30 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (UNI) Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 30–40 kmph are likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana from March 15 to 19, the Meteorological Centre said on Friday.

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BJP supports Musi rejuvenation but opposes demolition of houses: Ramchander Rao

13 Mar 2026 | 1:54 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (UNI) Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Friday said the Bharatiya Janata Party supports the rejuvenation of the Musi River but strongly opposes the demolition of houses of poor and middle-class families in the name of development.

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Telangana: Ensure hassle-free LPG supply, prevent black marketing: Chief Secretary

13 Mar 2026 | 1:43 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (UNI) Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao on Friday directed officials to ensure hassle-free distribution of LPG cylinders to domestic consumers across the state and take strict measures to prevent black marketing, while conducting daily reviews and maintaining adequate police surveillance at distribution centres.

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Former CM Bommai slams Siddaramaiah govt over reservation delay

13 Mar 2026 | 1:23 PM

Bengaluru, Mar 13 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday launched a strong attack on the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, accusing it of deliberately delaying internal reservation and diverting funds meant for backward communities, calling it a “stark betrayal” of SC, ST, and OBC welfare.

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Telangana Governor extends best wishes to students appearing for SSC exams

13 Mar 2026 | 12:33 PM

Hyderabad, March 13 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday extended his best wishes to students appearing for the SSC examinations from Saturday.

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