States

CM Revanth, TPCC Chief holds marathon meeting; key appointments near finalisation

15 Apr 2026 | 3:49 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI) A high-level meeting between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud concluded at the Chief Minister’s residence in Jubilee Hills on Wednesday after over four-and-a-half hours of deliberations.

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Governance, caste & development: Samrat Chaudhary faces uphill task as Bihar CM

15 Apr 2026 | 3:44 PM

Patna, April 15 (UNI): Soon after being elected leader of the BJP Legislative Party, Samrat Chaudhary, in a social media message, described Nitish Kumar’s “highly successful tenure and model of good governance” as a source of inspiration.

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Registration for 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra begins

15 Apr 2026 | 3:44 PM

Jammu, Apr 15 (UNI) The registration for 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra started on Wednesday via both online and offline modes.

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Varanasi court acquits SP MLA Abhay Singh in 25-year-old assault case

15 Apr 2026 | 3:42 PM

Varanasi, April 15 (UNI) Special Court (MP/MLA) Judge Yajuvendra Vikram Singh on Wednesday acquitted all six accused in the nearly 24-year-old attempt to murder case lodged by former MP Dhananjay Singh, granting them the benefit of the doubt.

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Four killed, 12 injured in explosion in a house in Andhra town

15 Apr 2026 | 3:42 PM

Anantapur, April 15 (UNI) Four people, including a woman, were killed and 12 injured when detonators exploded in a house at Kummaravandlapalli village of Kadiri mandal in Sri Sathya Sai district on Wednesday.
Police said a labourer hoarded a huge quantity of gelatin sticks. They exploded accidently killing four people. However, the exact reason for the explosion is being investigated. The house in which the explosion took place was completely destroyed.

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EdTalkies unveils AI platform to boost teacher-led learning

15 Apr 2026 | 3:41 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI) EdTalkies, a U S-based AI-powered education platform, on Wednesday showcased its teacher-centric digital learning solution, emphasising the role of artificial intelligence in supporting educators and bridging learning gaps across India.

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Nitish congratulates Samrat Choudhary on taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister

15 Apr 2026 | 3:38 PM

Patna, Apr 15 (UNI) Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Samrat Choudhary on taking oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, expressing confidence in his leadership and vision for the state's progress.

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DMK announces Black Flag protest: ‘BJP is playing with fire’ warns Stalin

15 Apr 2026 | 3:30 PM

Chennai (UNI): Announcing a black flag protest across the state on Thursday to condemn the delimitation amendment being brought by the Modi government, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin has warned that "the price you will pay will be heavy,” unless the move is not given up.

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‘Arrive Alive’ program held in Hyderabad School to promote road safety

15 Apr 2026 | 3:28 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI) In a bid to curb rising road accidents and promote traffic discipline among students, the Abids Traffic Police on Wednesday conducted an ‘Arrive Alive’ awareness programme at St. George's Girls Grammar School.

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Urban Challenge Fund will give new impetus to urban development in UP: Khattar

15 Apr 2026 | 3:28 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (UNI) In a virtual meeting on the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) on Wednesday under the chairmanship of union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, states were asked to study the fund's guidelines and begin implementation promptly. Khattar stressed completing the processes on priority so that benefits of the scheme can reach the people in a timely manner.

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Tata Motors achieves 10 lakh commercial Vvehicles production milestone at its Lucknow plant

15 Apr 2026 | 3:27 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (UNI) Tata Motors Ltd., India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Wednesday marked a defining milestone with the rollout of the 10th lakh commercial vehicle from its Lucknow facility, commemorating more than three and a half decades of its presence in Uttar Pradesh and its contribution to industrial excellence, economic growth, skill development and sustained livelihood creation.

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Modi, Shah congratulate Samrat; Tejaswi takes swipe

15 Apr 2026 | 3:25 PM

Patna, April 15 (UNI) With Samrat Chaudhary taking charge as Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Home Minister Amit Shah led the congratulatory messages, while the opposition, led by Tejaswi Yadav, responded with sharp criticism.

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Odisha sets new standard in e-governance with statewide OSWAS rollout

15 Apr 2026 | 3:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (UNI) The Odisha Government has achieved a major milestone in digital governance with the successful implementation of the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) across all 115 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), ushering in a new era of efficiency, transparency, and accountability in urban administration.

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Bihar CM Samrat reviews departments immediately after oath

15 Apr 2026 | 3:21 PM

Patna, Apr 15 (UNI) Bihar's newly sworn-in Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary swung into action soon after taking oath, signalling a brisk start to his tenure on Wednesday.

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Jammu Sociologist highlights struggles of border villagers, calls for land rights

15 Apr 2026 | 3:13 PM

Jammu, Apr 15 (UNI) A Jammu-based sociologist, during her 10-day visit to the Khour-Akhnoor sectors near the Indo-Pak border, has claimed that life is ‘tough’ for the border dwellers, who fight every day for their rights, hoping that ‘all will be well’ in the days to come.

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