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Telangana; MeeSeva WhatApp/Chaatbot platform sees rapid statewide adoption

17 Dec 2025 | 2:49 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (UNI) Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, on Tuesday said that the newly launched MeeSeva WhatsApp/Chatbot service platform has witnessed strong and rapid adoption across Telangana, reaffirming the State Government’s commitment to citizen-centric digital governance.

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Telangana: President Murmu to arrive in Hyderabad on Dec 17 for six-day winter sojourn

17 Dec 2025 | 2:41 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Hyderabad on Wednesday for a six-day winter sojourn.

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Hyd; BRAOU holds Drug abuse Prevention Awareness Program

17 Dec 2025 | 2:20 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 UNI) : Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) organized an awareness program on “Drug Abuse Prevention” at its campus here on Tuesday as part of its social responsibility initiatives. In his keynote address on the occasion, Sandeep Sandilya, Director, EAGLE Force, Government of Telangana, said that drug use and abuse are destroying the lives of young people.

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Andhra CM: Digital health cards will be issued across the state

17 Dec 2025 | 2:13 AM

Vijayawada, Dec 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced that ‘Digital Health’ records under the Sanjeevani project, which is being implemented in Kuppam of Chittoor district as a pilot initiative now with the cooperation of the Bill Gates foundation, will be extended to the entire state soon.

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Telangana MP opposes renaming MGNREGA proposed by Centra govt

17 Dec 2025 | 1:43 AM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) Telangana MP Dr. Mallu Ravi (Nagarkurnool), strongly opposed in the parliament premises on Tuesday the renaming of MGNREGA proposed through the VIKSIT BHARAT—GUARANTEE FOR ROZGAR AND AJEEVIKA MISSION (GRAMIN): VB—GRAM G BILL, 2025.

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Panchayat funds are a constitutional right, not Congress charity: KTR

17 Dec 2025 | 1:18 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday accused the Congress government of displaying “arrogance of power” and treating Panchayat funds as personal largesse.

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Complete infras works at Bugga Padu Industrial Park on war footing: Minister Sridhar Babu

17 Dec 2025 | 1:09 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (UNI) Telangana IT & Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Tuesday directed officials to expedite and complete all infrastructure facilities at the Bugga Padu Industrial Park in Sathupalli of Khammam district on a war footing, in view of the growing interest shown by investors.

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Student of Govt Hr Sec dies in wall collapse while having lunch, Stalin announces solatium

16 Dec 2025 | 11:48 PM

Chennai, Dec 16 (UNI) In a tragic incident, as 12-year-old student of a government higher
secondary school died after a portion of a side wall collapsed while having lunch at the
school premises in neighbouring Tiruvallur district, even as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs three lakh to his family.

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Kerala defies Centre, orders screening of all films selected for 30th IFFK

16 Dec 2025 | 10:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (UNI) The Kerala government today adopted a firm position following the union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s refusal to grant censor exemption to 19 films selected for screening at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).

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True greatness lies not in wealth or authority: Prez Murmu

16 Dec 2025 | 10:01 PM

Mandya, Dec 16 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli, emphasising that true greatness comes from sacrifice, service, and spiritual strength, not wealth or authority.

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BJP to launch agitation on people’s issues: Ramchander Rao

16 Dec 2025 | 9:51 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (UNI) Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday called upon party leaders and workers to intensify their fight on people’s issues and expressed confidence that the BJP would win the Mayor’s post whenever elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) are held.

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Hyd; Traffic restrictions from December 17 to 22 for President’s visit

16 Dec 2025 | 9:47 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (UNI) In view of President Draupadi Murmu’s visit to the city, certain traffic restrictions will be in place at various locations in the city between December 17 and 22. Traffic will either be stopped for a while or diverted at the certain areas due to VVIP and VIP movements, a police release said here on Tuesday.

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Shivakumar defends hate speech bill

16 Dec 2025 | 9:41 PM

Belagavi, Dec 16 (UNI) Defending the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the proposed legislation had been introduced in the broader interest of the state and society to promote harmony and safeguard law and order.

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Congress set for massive win in local body Polls: Bhatti Vikramarka

16 Dec 2025 | 9:36 PM

Khammam, Dec 16 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Tuesday said the Congress party is poised to create a massive wave in the ongoing local body elections, claiming victory in nearly 85 per cent of the seats across Telangana, reflecting public support for the welfare and development initiatives of the Indiramma people’s government.

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Telangana MP Gaddam rides self designed E-Bike to Parliament highlighting Delhi’s rising air polliton

16 Dec 2025 | 9:33 PM

Hyderabad/ New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) To raise public awareness on the alarming rise in air pollution in the national capital, Telangana MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna on Tuesday created a stir as he arrived at the Sansad Bhavan, Parliament House, riding an electric bike designed and built by himself. Through this symbolic act, the Congress leader sent out a strong message on the need to adopt eco-friendly modes of transport.

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