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Speaker clears two BRS MLAs, Defection row intensifies political battle in Telangana

11 Mar 2026 | 9:30 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (UNI) In a development likely to trigger a fresh political row in Telangana, Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Wednesday dismissed petitions seeking the disqualification of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs -- Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender, who were accused of switching loyalties to the ruling Indian National Congress.

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Four held with MDMA in Dakshina Kannada raid

11 Mar 2026 | 9:22 PM

Mangaluru, Mar 11 (UNI) Police in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district arrested four persons and seized synthetic drug MDMA worth about Rs 1.79 lakh during a raid at a house in Indira Nagar, officials said on Wednesday.

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TTD allocates ₹118.89 crore for modernization of educational institutions in 2026–27

11 Mar 2026 | 9:08 PM

Tirupati, March 11 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has allocated ₹118.89 crore for the comprehensive development of its educational institutions for the financial year 2026–27, with a focus on digital classrooms, infrastructure improvement, and student skill development.

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AP: NephroPlus reuses RO reject water to support area hospital on world kidney day

11 Mar 2026 | 9:06 PM

Palakonda, Mar 11 (UNI) Marking World Kidney Day, NephroPlus, one of Asia’s largest dialysis care networks, organised a local water conservation initiative in Palakonda, Andhra Pradesh by distributing RO reject water generated during dialysis to Area Hospital, Palakonda and to a local farmer, S Srinivasarao, for non-drinking utility purposes. .

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TN Assembly polls : MDMK inks seat sharing pact with ruing DMK, gets 4 seats

11 Mar 2026 | 9:02 PM

Chennai, Mar 11 (UNI) The MDMK, one of the long time ally of the ruling DMK-led Front, on Wedensday evening signed the seat sharing pact for the upcoming Assembly elections under which it was allotted four seats as against six in 2021 of which it had won in four.

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300 delegates attend state-level homoeopathy seminar ‘Arête Homeopathica’ in Andhra Pradesh

11 Mar 2026 | 9:00 PM

Tadepalligudem (Andhra Pradesh), March 11 (UNI) Nearly 300 delegates, including homoeopathy practitioners, faculty members and students from across the state, participated in “Arête Homeopathica,” a state-level seminar on clinical excellence organised at ASR Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital (ASRHMC) here.

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Working day and night for TN progress, development, will continue to do so : Modi

11 Mar 2026 | 8:51 PM

Trichy, Mar 11 (UNI) “"We are working day and night for the progress of Tamil Nadu and we will continue to do so", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after launching, dedicating and laying foundations for various infras projects to the tune of Rs 5,600 cores that would boost rural economy, tourism and other sectors, on Wednesday evening.

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Viral Kumbh Mela sensation Monalisa Bhosle marries Mohammed Farman in Kerala despite family opposition

11 Mar 2026 | 8:41 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 (UNI) Viral Kumbh Mela-sensation Monalisa Bhosle, whose photos from the Maha Kumbh Mela captured hearts across India, today tied the knot with her boyfriend Mohammed Farman in a ceremony held in Kerala, overcoming strong opposition from her family.

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Kisan Congress flags threat of India–US trade deal to Telangana farmers

11 Mar 2026 | 8:35 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 11 (UNI) T1he Telangana Kisan Congress on Wednesday expressed concern that the proposed India–US trade deal could seriously affect farmers in Telangana and demanded its immediate review.

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Bhatti Vikramarka announces model colony, house pattas for poor in Velugumatla

11 Mar 2026 | 8:11 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday announced that a model colony would be developed for the poor in Velugumatla of Khammam district and reiterated the government’s commitment to provide houses to every poor family in the state.

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Karnataka IT exports may breach Rs 5.5 lakh crore mark: Priyank Kharge

11 Mar 2026 | 7:40 PM

Bengaluru, Mar 11 (UNI) Karnataka's IT exports are expected to cross Rs 5.50 lakh crore in the current financial year, Karnataka IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

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Conflict in WEst Asia affected whole energy supply chain, as a Nation we will navigatethis successfully : PM

11 Mar 2026 | 7:37 PM

Trichy, Mar 11 (UNI) Observing that the conflict in West Asia has affected the energy supply chain in the whole world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening said as a Nation, India will navigate this situation successfully like how it handled the Covid pandemic and appealed to the people not to panic or pay attention to rumours
Addressing a NDA rally in this town, Mr Modi said the Indian government's approach in the West Asia conflict would be the same, by believing in the ideology of India first, in any situation.

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21 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport

11 Mar 2026 | 7:27 PM

Bengaluru, March 11 (UNI) As many as 21 flights were cancelled at Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday following airspace restrictions affecting routes between India and several West Asian destinations, airport authorities said.

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TN has made up its mind throw out the DMK regime, wave of change flows like cauvery river in Tamil month 'Aadi'

11 Mar 2026 | 7:26 PM

Trichy, Mar 11 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack on the DMK government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening said the whole of Tamil Nadu state has made its mind to throw out the regime and install a people-centric NDA government.

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Vijayendra calls Cong 'topless and shameless' over LPG protests

11 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM

Bengaluru, Mar 11 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, calling it “topless and shameless” for staging protests over the LPG issue and accusing the party of indulging in cheap politics to gain publicity.

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