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Vijay announces 2 pc DA hike for 16 lakh TN govt staffs

14 May 2026 | 5:30 PM

Chennai, May 14 (UNI) In his first major announcement for Tamil Nadu government employees and teachers within four days of assuming office for the first time, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday announced two per cent hike in Dearness Allowance
(DA) from the present 58 per cent to 60 per cent, with effect from January one, 2026.

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Satheesan makes first call to Panakkad Thangal after CM announcement; signals gratitude, ‘Team UDF’ cohesion

14 May 2026 | 5:23 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (UNI) Moments after the AICC formally announced V. D. Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, his first phone call went to reaffirm the United Democratic Front’s internal unity and express gratitude to its key ally, the Indian union Muslim League.

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Hyderabad to host national workshop on fisheries cooperatives on May 15

14 May 2026 | 5:15 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, will organise a National Workshop on Fisheries Cooperatives in Hyderabad on May 15.

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Vehicles in AP CM’s convoy reduced to two; Other ministers follow suit

14 May 2026 | 5:12 PM

Vijayawada, May 14 (UNI) In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to follow austerity measures in view of the conflict in West Asia, the vehicles in Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s convoy was reduced to two from 12.

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Well Marked LP area over Bay persists, West Ghat, Cauvery delta, Southern dists to get rains

14 May 2026 | 5:05 PM

Chennai, May 14 (UNI) The Well Marked Low Pressure Area over the Bay persisted over the same region on Thursday promising rains in West Ghat, Cauvery delta an southern districts for the next 4-5 days.

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SRMIST, Schneider Electric deepen Industry-Academia collaboration to advance HMI Innovation, student research

14 May 2026 | 4:57 PM

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Chennai, May 14 (UNI) The Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology on Thursday hosted a senior leadership delegation from Schneider Electric at its Centre of Excellence in Human Machine Interface (HMI), further strengthening the growing collaboration between academia and industry in the field of industrial automation and smart technologies.

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Ministers present Pratibha Puraskarams to BC Gurukula students in Hyderabad

14 May 2026 | 4:19 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Pratibha Puraskarams (Excellence Awards) were presented to meritorious students from BC Gurukulas and welfare hostels under the aegis of the BC Welfare Department at Komaram Bheem Bhavan in Banjara Hills on Thursday.

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TPCC leader slams KTR, Harish Rao over remarks against CM Revanth Reddy

14 May 2026 | 4:12 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) General Secretary Gajjela Kantham on Thursday launched a sharp attack on BRS leaders K. T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao, accusing them of spreading “false propaganda” against Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

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Governor calls for fuel conservation, ‘Nasha Mukt Telangana’ campaign

14 May 2026 | 4:06 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday appealed to citizens to actively participate in conserving fuel and safeguarding foreign exchange in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to the nation.

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Karnataka restricts new religious symbols in schools; CM says saffron shawls not permitted

14 May 2026 | 3:41 PM

Mysuru, May 14 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday clarified that saffron shawls will not be permitted in educational institutions under the state government’s revised order on religious symbols, while existing religious practices such as hijab, turbans, rudraksha beads, sacred threads (Janeu) and Shivadhara will continue to be allowed.

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Singareni to recruit women dumper operators for first time in its history

14 May 2026 | 3:38 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) In a first in its 13-decade history, the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has initiated preparations to recruit women as heavy dumper operators in its open-cast mines, following directives from the Telangana government to promote women’s empowerment.

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BJP hits out at Cong over religious symbols in schools

14 May 2026 | 2:38 PM

Bengaluru, May 14 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Thursday criticised the state government’s decision to allow religious symbols in educational institutions, accusing the ruling Congress of indulging in “negative politics”.

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'Not a personal victory, but a collective mandate': VD Satheesan thanks Chennithala, Venugopal

14 May 2026 | 2:20 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan on Thursday expressed deep gratitude to senior Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala and K C Venugopal for their pivotal support in shaping the party’s leadership decision.

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Public participation vital for strengthening economy: Ramchander Rao

14 May 2026 | 2:11 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Thursday said public participation is crucial for strengthening the country’s economy and achieving the goal of “Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
Addressing a programme on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Sapt Sutras” at the BJP Telangana State office here, Ramchander Rao urged citizens to support local products, conserve energy, and encourage domestic investments to strengthen India’s economic future.

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GMR Aero Technic, Boeing Defence India sign agreement for P-8I heavy maintenance

14 May 2026 | 2:09 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) GMR Aero Technic (GAT) and Boeing Defence India Private Limited (BDIPL) have signed a landmark agreement for undertaking Phase-56 Heavy Maintenance Checks for the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet.

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