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Telangana Govt announces Rs 1 lakh incentive for marriages between persons with disabilities

20 May 2025 | 5:02 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (UNI) In a significant move towards empowering the disabled community, the Telangana government has announced an incentive of Rs 1 lakh for marriages between persons with disabilities.

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PM condoles death of renowned astrophysicst Narlikar

PM condoles death of renowned astrophysicst Narlikar

20 May 2025 | 4:51 PM

Chennai, May 20 (UNI) Prime Minister condoled the death of eminent astrophysicist Dr Jayant
Narlikar and termed it as a monumental loss to the scientific community.

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Heavy to very heavy rain likely in AP, Yanam in the next 24 hours: Met

Heavy to very heavy rain likely in AP, Yanam in the next 24 hours: Met

20 May 2025 | 4:45 PM

Amaravati, May 20 (UNI) Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

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PM Modi condoles death of Srinivasan, hails him as stalwart of India's nuke prog

PM Modi condoles death of Srinivasan, hails him as stalwart of India's nuke prog

20 May 2025 | 4:43 PM

Chennai, May 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing away
of eminent nuclear scientist M R Srinivasan and hailed him as a stalwart of India's
nuclear energy programme.

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Eminent nuke scientist M R Srinivasan passes away

Eminent nuke scientist M R Srinivasan passes away

20 May 2025 | 4:37 PM

Chennai, May 20 (UNI) Doyen of Indian Nuclear programme and eminent scientist MR Srinivasan passed away on Tuesday.

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Rahul Gandhi unveils sixth guarantee in Karnataka

Rahul Gandhi unveils sixth guarantee in Karnataka

20 May 2025 | 4:21 PM

Hosapete (Karnataka), May 20 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday announced a new land rights initiative, dubbing it the "sixth guarantee" of the Congress government in Karnataka.

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Monsoon onset likely over Kerala in 4–5 days: Met

Monsoon onset likely over Kerala in 4–5 days: Met

20 May 2025 | 4:13 PM

Amaravati, May 20 (UNI) Conditions are likely to become favourable for the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala during the next 4–5 days, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

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Kaleshwaram Commission issues notices to KCR, Harish Rao, and Etela Rajender amid ongoing probe

Kaleshwaram Commission issues notices to KCR, Harish Rao, and Etela Rajender amid ongoing probe

20 May 2025 | 4:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (UNI) The Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh-led Kaleshwaram Commission has issued notices to key political figures, including former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), as part of the ongoing investigation into the controversial Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.

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Telangana CM condoles death of Prof. Jayant Narlikar

Telangana CM condoles death of Prof. Jayant Narlikar

20 May 2025 | 4:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (UNI Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of Prof. Jayant Narlikar, one of India’s most eminent astrophysicists and a towering figure in the global scientific community.

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AP: Adani Gangavaram Port  registers highest productivity in a single day on May 18

AP: Adani Gangavaram Port registers highest productivity in a single day on May 18

20 May 2025 | 4:08 PM

Visakhapatnam: May 20 (UNI) Adani Gangavaram Port, one of the most modern ports in India, on Tuesday claimed it has set a new record in highest productivity by handling 193,588 MTs in 24 hours on May 18, 2025, surpassing its previous highest achieved in Feb 2022.

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Kerala capital needs suburban railway system: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

20 May 2025 | 3:02 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (UNI) Thiruvananthapuram needs a faster, more affordable, and practical suburban railway system, Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.

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Dalit woman told to drink from toilet:  Ramesh Chennithala seeks apology from CMO

Dalit woman told to drink from toilet: Ramesh Chennithala seeks apology from CMO

20 May 2025 | 2:47 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (UNI) AICC Working Committee Member and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has sought an apology from the Chief Minister's Office for the "failure" of the Home Department to ensure justice for a poor Dalit woman, who was detained on a complaint of theft and was allegedly denied water at the police station and told to drink water from the toilet.

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Unemployment rate in Kerala highest in country, says BJP President

Unemployment rate in Kerala highest in country, says BJP President

20 May 2025 | 2:41 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (UNI) Unemployment in Kerala is almost double the national average, BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said.

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Devotees flock to Triveni Sangam on 6th day of Saraswati Pushkaralu, chant prayers and perform rituals

Devotees flock to Triveni Sangam on 6th day of Saraswati Pushkaralu, chant prayers and perform rituals

20 May 2025 | 1:51 PM

Kaleshwaram, May 20 (UNI) Chanting the sacred hymn "Kaleeshwara Nivasova, Kaleshwara Nirikshanam, Kaleshwarasya Samaranam Sarvapaapa Vinasanam," lakhs of devotees thronged the banks of Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of Saraswati Pushkaralu to take the holy dip.

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Heavy rain likely in Telangana in next 24 hours: Met

20 May 2025 | 1:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (UNI) Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

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