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IFAS marks Saint Thyagaraja Aaradhana day with Group rendition of Pancharatna Krithis

14 Feb 2026 | 1:28 PM

Chennai, Feb 14 (UNI) As part of its rich legacy to support, and nurture classical fine arts,
93-year-old Indian Fine Arts Society (IFAS), among the oldest sabhas of Chennai that has
promoted classical fine arts among the people and encourage young, talented Carnatic
musicians, organised the annual Saint Thyagaraja Aaradhana day on Saturday.

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NISAR tracks near real time soil moisture dynamics at 100m resolution every 12 days : ISRO

14 Feb 2026 | 1:19 PM

Chennai, Feb 14 (UNI) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday said the Indo-US
Joint Satellite NISAR tracks near real time soil moisture dynamics at 100m resolution every 12 days.

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Consulate, police intensify search for missing Indian student in US

14 Feb 2026 | 11:05 AM

Bengaluru, Feb 14 (UNI) The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has expressed deep concern over the disappearance of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22‑year‑old Indian post‑graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, hailing from Karnataka. The consulate said it is in close touch with the student's family and cooperating with US authorities to locate him.

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Girl loses fingers at School in Bengaluru; Parents allege staff negligence

14 Feb 2026 | 9:50 AM

Bengaluru, Feb 14 (UNI) A six-year old girl sustained a serious injury at a government school in Tumakuru district after two of her fingers were severed in an accident during the mid-day meal, her parents alleged, accusing school authorities of gross negligence.

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Fire breaks out as Karnataka CM takes stage at Hampi

14 Feb 2026 | 8:47 AM

Hampi, Feb 14 (UNI) A fire broke out during the inauguration of the Hampi Festival as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took the stage, creating a tense moment for attendees. The blaze was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported.

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10-month-old baby emerges as Kerala’s youngest organ donor

13 Feb 2026 | 11:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 (UNI) In a deeply moving act of generosity, a 10-month-old baby girl has become Kerala’s youngest organ donor, offering a new lease of life to multiple children after her untimely demise following a road accident.

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AP: High-level Bridge being constructed across Vamsadhara River expeditiously: Minister

13 Feb 2026 | 10:53 PM

Vijayawada, Feb 13 (UNI) The construction of a high-level bridge across the River Vamsadhara is being carried out expeditiously and 63 per cent of the work has been completed so far, an Andhra Pradesh Minister told the Assembly on Friday.

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Breach of privilege notice against Kerala Devaswom Minister V. N. Vasavan

13 Feb 2026 | 10:09 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 (UNI) Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala has formally approached the Kerala Assembly Speaker with a notice alleging breach of privilege against Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan.

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Telangana: Congress secures majority in municipal polls, wins five Corporations

13 Feb 2026 | 9:44 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Friday said the Congress party had registered a decisive victory in the municipal elections, securing between 90 and 94 municipalities and an undisputed majority in five municipal corporations across Telangana.

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Amit Shah arrives on 2-day visit, to address BJP rally at Karaikal in Pondy tomorrow

13 Feb 2026 | 9:43 PM

Chennai, Feb 13 (UNI) BJP's master poll strategist and union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived
in Trichy on a two-day election tour to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry marking a key phase in the
saffron party's campaign in poll-bound TN and the adjoining union Territory of Puducherry.

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to inaugurate two-Day BioAsia 2026 on Feb 17

13 Feb 2026 | 9:36 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the two-day BioAsia 2026, one of Asia’s largest life sciences and biotechnology forums, here on February 17.

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Two children killed, one hurt in house collapse, Stalin announces solatium

13 Feb 2026 | 9:16 PM

Chennai, Feb 13 (UNI) In a tragic incident, two teenged boys were killed and an eight-year-old boy
sustained injuries when a house, which was being demolished, suddenly collapsed at Ilangadu village
in Vandavasi Taluk in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu today.

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AP: East Coast Rly GM conducts Intensive Safety and Infrastructure Inspection

13 Feb 2026 | 8:58 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb 13 (UNI) East Coast Railway General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal, accompanied by the Divisional Railway Manager of Waltair Division, Lalit Bohra, conducted an intensive inspection of key sections, stations, bridges, and level crossing gates to review safety standards, infrastructure condition, and operational efficiency here on Friday.

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Vizag: 22 petitions received at GVMC Town Planning Open Forum

13 Feb 2026 | 8:54 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb13 (UNI) As many as 22 petitions were received during the Town Planning Open Forum conducted at the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Head Office here on Friday.

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GVMC Commissioner seeks detailed report on incomplete unauthorized layouts

13 Feb 2026 | 8:51 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb 13 (UNI) Ketan Garg, Commissioner of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), on Friday directed Town Planning officials to conduct a comprehensive inspection of incomplete unauthorized layouts within GVMC limits and submit a detailed report at the earliest.

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