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Shivakumar explored BJP deal, Amit Shah rejected it: Yatnal

12 Dec 2025 | 10:54 PM

Belagavi, Dec 12 (UNI) Expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Friday claimed that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, after a "failed bid" to negotiate a power-sharing arrangement with the BJP, has now retreated into the Congress fold to "push" for the Chief Minister's post from within.

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CM loses calm snaps at reporters over Delhi summons

12 Dec 2025 | 10:41 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 12 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday triggered a fresh political tremor after he pointed a finger at reporters and snapped at them over questions on his possible visit to New Delhi, an outburst that has become the new flashpoint in the Congress party's simmering leadership tussle.

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Mekedatu row : TN Min says will stall Kar move, EPS takes dig at DMK regime

12 Dec 2025 | 10:33 PM

Chennai, Dec 12 (UNI) Asserting that the Tamil Nadu government would stall Karnataka's move to
construct a new dam at Mekedatu across River Cauvery, Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan
today said the interest of farmers in the Cauvery delta districts would be protected at all cost, even
as Opposition AIADMK took a dig at the ruling DMK alleging it had betrayed the farmers on the issue.

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Urbanists call for All-India metro-based governance hubs

12 Dec 2025 | 10:33 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 12 (UNI) A proposal to convert unused spaces in Bengaluru's metro stations into hyper-local, single-window civic service hubs emerged as the most actionable reform during a panel discussion held on Friday.

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AP: Veligonda project works expedited, will be completed by 2026: Minister

12 Dec 2025 | 10:28 PM

Ongole, Dec 12 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Water Resources Management Nimmala Ramanaidu has asserted that the Veligonda major irrigation project will be completed by the end of 2026.

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Pai hits out at Karnataka's freebie culture

12 Dec 2025 | 10:04 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 12 (UNI) Veteran entrepreneur and investor TV Mohandas Pai on Friday renewed his sharp criticism of the Karnataka government's freebie-driven governance model, warning that the state is slipping behind its southern neighbour Tamil Nadu due to fiscal indiscipline and stalled development.

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AP to strengthening urban environmental governance

12 Dec 2025 | 9:38 PM

Vijayawada, Dec 12 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a decisive step towards strengthening urban environmental governance by issuing a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate the collection and scientific disposal of electronic waste across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

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Sports key to shaping youth and nation’s future: Telangana BJP Chief Ramchander Rao

12 Dec 2025 | 9:29 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (UNI) Telangana State BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Firiday underlined the importance of sports in national life, saying it plays a crucial role in shaping youth and driving India towards the vision of a developed nation by 2047.

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Lok Bhavan Pariwar celebrates pre-Christmas event; Governor Jishnu Dev Varma joins festivities

12 Dec 2025 | 8:55 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (UNI) Lok Bhavan Pariwar celebrated Pre-Christmas with devotion and cheer on Friday, filling the premises with the spirit of unity, goodwill and festive joy.

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Akhilesh Yadav predicts political shift in Telangana, says people will repose faith in BRS again

12 Dec 2025 | 8:53 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said he believes the political dynamics in Telangana will change and that the people will once again support the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) if the party remains closely connected with them.

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Strict action against extortion, Hyderabad CP Sajjanar warns transgenders

12 Dec 2025 | 8:43 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (UNI) Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Friday warned that strict legal action will be taken against transgenders involved in extortion, urging them instead to make use of government welfare opportunities and live with dignity in society.

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Tirumala: TTD expands Annaprasadam services to 60 Temples across AP

12 Dec 2025 | 8:13 PM

Tirumala, Dec 12 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has begun extensive arrangements to provide hygienic and high-quality Annaprasadam to devotees across all its temples, following the directions of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

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Akhilesh meets Telangana CM, discuss political developments

12 Dec 2025 | 8:00 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the latter's Jubilee Hills residence here.

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IFFK to release 4 books; special edition of Chalachitra Sameeksha

12 Dec 2025 | 7:41 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 12 (UNI) As the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) readies to celebrate cinema once again, the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy is set to open a new realm of knowledge and memories for film enthusiasts alongside the festival's on-screen spectacle.
In association with the festival, the Academy will publish four new books and a special edition of its flagship journal, Chalachitra Sameeksha. The special edition offers a comprehensive journey through the historical milestones of IFFK, making it a valuable keepsake for cinephiles.

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Kerala local body election results--Suresh Gopi effect

12 Dec 2025 | 7:24 PM

Thrissur, Dec 12 (UNI) With hardly few hours before the counting of votes polled in the Local Body elections held in Kerala, will the"Suresh Gopi effect" will change the outcome and redraw the political map of Thrissur Corporation?
The question dominates among the political analysts, barely a year after the actor-turned-politician shattered Kerala's electoral equations.

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