States

Centre urges Karnataka to fast-track power sector reforms

23 May 2025 | 6:31 PM

Bengaluru, May 23 (UNI) Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Friday called upon the Karnataka Government to implement financial reforms in the power sector, expedite the rollout of smart meters, and resolve transmission infrastructure challenges at the earliest.

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Miss World 2024 head-to-head challenge finale celebrated in Hyderabad with grace, intellect, and cultural pride

23 May 2025 | 6:14 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (UNI) The grand finale of the Head-to-Head Challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival was held with splendour and intellect at Hotel Trident, Hyderabad on Friday.

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Kishan Reddy slams Rahul, demands immediate funds for Hyderabad’s development

23 May 2025 | 6:14 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (UNI) Union Minister for Coal and Mines and BJP President G Kishan Reddy launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent comments on Operation Sindoor, accusing him of undermining the morale and integrity of the Indian armed forces.

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Compensate families hit by disaster in UP: Akhilesh

Compensate families hit by disaster in UP: Akhilesh

23 May 2025 | 6:13 PM

Lucknow, May 23 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday expressed deep condolences on the untimely deaths of more than 50 people due to storm, rain and cyclone in the state, calling it extremely sad.

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Preparations in full swing for Nashik Kumbh Mela

23 May 2025 | 6:11 PM

Nashik, May 23 (UNI) Preparations for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik are in full swing and since the city will witness a massive rush of devotees, planning is underway to create various facilities and set up a security network, said deputy chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe at a press conference on Friday.

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TN police arrests absconding accused in Mumbai in Idol theft case

23 May 2025 | 6:10 PM

Chennai, May 23 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Idol Wing CID police has arrested
an absconding accused in Mumbai connection with an antique metal idol
theft case.

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MDMA, Ganja seized, 247 persons arrested, 273 cases filed in Kerala

23 May 2025 | 6:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (UNI) Kerala Police arrested 247 persons and registered 273 cases as part of its 'Operation D-Hunt,' a special raid to curb drug-peddling across the State.

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CMFRI’s mussel farming project turns huge success, attains 1.7 tonne yields

23 May 2025 | 6:06 PM

Kochi, May 23 (UNI) ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute’s (CMFRI) mussel farming initiative for the benefits of low-income community in Kodungallur turned a huge success, with two self-help groups from 15 families attaining a yield of 1.7 tonnes of mussels during a harvest mela held on Friday.

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Odisha to host international conference to highlight its rich civilizational legacy

23 May 2025 | 6:06 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 23 (UNI) The International Conference on “Kalinga and Southeast Asia: The Civilisational Connect”, scheduled for May 24 and 25, aims to draw global attention to Odisha's rich civilizational heritage.

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Hyd CP holds meeting with Gauseva Associations to ensure peaceful Bakrid celebrations

23 May 2025 | 6:02 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (UNI) In preparation for the upcoming Bakrid festival, Hyderabad City Police convened a key coordination meeting with various Gauseva (cow protection) associations to promote communal harmony and ensure a peaceful observance of the festival.

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6 killed as vehicles collide in Andhra's Prakasam

23 May 2025 | 5:58 PM

Ongole, May 23 (UNI) Six people were killed and two were injured when a car in which they were travelling collided with a lorry at Tadicharlamotu village of Komarolu mandal in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday.

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MDRF signs MoU with Russia’s ANMRC for diabetes research

23 May 2025 | 5:58 PM

Chennai, May 23 (UNI) The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) on Friday entered into
a strategic research collaboration with the Almazov National Medical Research Centre (ANMRC), based in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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Two die as truck hits motorcycle in Jaunpur

Two die as truck hits motorcycle in Jaunpur

23 May 2025 | 5:56 PM

Jaunpur (UP), May 23 (UNI) Two persons, including a teacher, were killed when a motorcycle collided with a truck in Machhli Shahar area of Jaunpur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, police sources said here.

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Air India announces network-wide promotional sale ahead of holiday season

23 May 2025 | 5:53 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (UNI) Air India has rolled out a network-wide promotional sale, offering unmatched all-inclusive fares across Air India’s extensive domestic and international route network.

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Strike affects life in Manipur for second day

23 May 2025 | 5:50 PM

Imphal, May 23 (UNI) Normal life was affected in Manipur for the second day due to a 48-hour general strike that began from Wednesday midnight to protest stopping of a Manipur State Transport vehicle carrying journalists and officials to attend Shirui festival by Army personnel on May 20.

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