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CSR spending must be seen as partnership in social development, not an expense: Telangana CM

Hyderabad, April 8 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said corporate spending on social initiatives should be viewed as a partnership in societal development rather than merely as expenditure.
Addressing representatives of various corporate firms during a meeting on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds here, the Chief Minister said CSR expenditure should yield maximum social benefit and deliver meaningful outcomes.
He said the state government is giving priority to education, healthcare and conservation of water resources, and invited companies to utilise CSR funds in these or other sectors of their choice.
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After being sworn-in, Pondy CM Rangasamy waited for one minute to sign document

13 May 2026 | 6:03 PM

Puducherry, May 13 (UNI) AINRC Founder-President and Puducherry.Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Wednesday waited for one minute to sign the document after he was sworn in as the 16th Chief Minister of the 16th Territorial Assembly.

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BC associations warn of agitation over alleged move to dilute fee reimbursement scheme

13 May 2026 | 6:00 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) A coalition of 18 Backward Classes (BC) associations on Wednesday alleged that attempts were being made to weaken the Fee Reimbursement Scheme in Telangana and warned of intensified protests, including a proposed siege of the Chief Minister’s residence, if the government failed to withdraw what they termed “conspiratorial measures.” .

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LP area over Bay becomes well marked, conditions favourable for onset of SW monsoon around May 16

13 May 2026 | 5:46 PM

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AP CM appeals citizens to follow PM advisory in 'My Nation-My Responsibility Spirit'

13 May 2026 | 5:42 PM

Vijayawada, May 13 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday appealed to the people to follow the austerity measures advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced an action plan on implementing austerity measures would be announced soon.
Highlighting the potential global ripple effects of the ongoing West Asia conflict, Chandrababu Naidu has called upon the people of the state to strictly adhere to the advisory recently issued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Telangana: Youth Congress holds massive protest over alleged NEET paper leak

13 May 2026 | 5:33 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) Activists of the Telangana Youth Congress staged a massive protest rally near the Ambedkar Statue at Himayat Nagar today, condemning the alleged NEET paper leak and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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