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Jupally slams Harish Rao, challenges him to debate on Palamuru projects

10 Apr 2026 | 4:50 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (UNI) Telangana Excise and Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Friday launched a sharp attack on former Minister and BRS MLA T Harish Rao, accusing him of adopting double standards on irrigation projects in the Palamuru region and challenging him to an open debate.

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Hyderabad Police conduct surprise drug tests on rowdy sheeters, 189 test positive

10 Apr 2026 | 4:34 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (UNI) In a special drive aimed at curbing drug abuse, the Hyderabad City Police conducted surprise medical tests on rowdy sheeters and suspected drug consumers, with 189 out of 239 individuals testing positive.

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Opposition indulging in mud-slinging, says Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy

10 Apr 2026 | 4:31 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Revenue, Housing, and Information & Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Friday accused sections of the opposition of indulging in “mud-slinging politics” against the government, asserting that such criticism would not deter its pro-poor agenda.

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In an unique public outreach initiative, Stalin takes poll campaign to Chennai Metro

10 Apr 2026 | 4:31 PM

Chennai, Apr 10 (UNI) In an unique outreach initiative, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin, eyeing to retain power breaking the second successive victory jinx, on Friday took his election campaign to Chennai Metro.

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Three killed in Shivamogga soil collapse, CM expresses grief

10 Apr 2026 | 4:29 PM

Bengaluru, April 10 (UNI) Three workers were killed after a sudden soil collapse occurred during road barrier construction work at a curve in Hulikal Ghat, Hosanagara taluk of Shivamogga district, in a tragic incident reported on Friday.

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Karnataka minister blames Centre over auto LPG crisis

10 Apr 2026 | 4:21 PM

Bengaluru, April 10 (UNI) Blaming the Centre for what he described as a worsening fuel emergency, Karnataka Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs KH Muniyappa on Friday said the central government has failed to respond to repeated appeals even as an escalating auto LPG shortage pushes thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers into crisis across the state.

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Karnataka HC warns ED of ₹1 lakh cost over Winzo founder bail appeal

10 Apr 2026 | 4:18 PM

Bengaluru, April 10 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Friday cautioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that it may impose costs of ₹1 lakh if it finds the agency's appeal against the bail granted to Winzo co-founder Paavan Nanda to be frivolous or unnecessary.

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Telangana HC grants interim relief to Congress leader Pawan Khera

10 Apr 2026 | 4:07 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday secured interim relief from the Telangana High Court, which granted him anticipatory bail for a period of one week.

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Kavitha alleges large-scale corruption in GHMC, warns of ED complaint

10 Apr 2026 | 3:33 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (UNI) Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Friday alleged large-scale corruption in the GHMC and HMDA, accusing the Congress government led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of awarding contracts worth over Rs 1,100 crore through the nomination method without tenders.

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Karnataka HC slaps ₹1 lakh cost on PIL over misleading claim on Hindi policy

10 Apr 2026 | 3:33 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 10 (UNI) A PIL that attempted to trigger a political controversy over Hindi has ended up turning into a courtroom lesson on judicial restraint, with the Karnataka High Court imposing a ₹1 lakh cost on the petitioner for misreading facts and misusing the public interest litigation process.

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Grand old man of Indian cricket, Member of India's 1st Test win CD Gopinath passes away

10 Apr 2026 | 3:12 PM

Chennai, Apr 10 (UNI) The Grand Old Man of Indian cricket CD Gopinath, the last surviving member of India's first Test win against England, passed away here last evening.

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Grand old man of Indian cricket, Member of India's 1st Test win CD Gopinath passes away

10 Apr 2026 | 3:09 PM

Chennai, Apr 10 (UNI) The Grand Old Man of Indian cricket CD Gopinath, the last surviving member of India's first Test win against England, passed away here last evening.

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Telangana BJP targets Pawan Khera, urges him to “face the law”

10 Apr 2026 | 3:03 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (UNI) The Telangana unit of the BJP on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera, asking him to “face the law” instead of seeking what it termed “political shelter.”
In a press statement issued in Hyderabad, BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-Charge NV Subhash referred to the recent interim relief granted to Khera by the Telangana High Court for one week, with directions to approach the competent court in Assam, where the case against him was registered.

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GHIAL unveils ‘Hyderabad Streat’ culinary hub for travellers

10 Apr 2026 | 2:21 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (UNI) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) on Friday unveiled “Hyderabad Streat,” a new culinary destination designed to offer travellers an immersive taste of Telangana’s rich food culture.

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Suspension of E-Office raises suspicion; Opposition writes to CEO

10 Apr 2026 | 2:15 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 (UNI) Opposition Leader in the Kerala Assembly, V. D. Satheesan, has written to the Chief Electoral Officer of the Election Commission of India expressing concern over the State IT Department’s decision to suspend the e-Office system at the Secretariat during the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

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