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Nomination filing for local body polls starts on Nov 14

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 (UNI) The process of filing nominations for candidates contesting in the upcoming local body elections will commence on November 14.
Nomination papers can be submitted between 11 am and 3 pm each day. The last date for filing nominations is November 21, and the scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on November 22. Candidates may withdraw their nominations until November 24.
A deposit of Rs 2,000 is required for those contesting in Gram Panchayats, Rs 4,000 for Block Panchayats and Municipalities, and Rs 5,000 for District Panchayats and Corporations. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates need to pay only half of the prescribed amount.
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Bengaluru, Dec 13 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister, DK Shivakumar, today asserted that the Congress-led government in Karnataka would not yield to intimidation, declaring that threats and warnings had no place in democratic engagement.

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MoS Bhupathiraju to flag off Narsapur–MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express from AP

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Hyderabad, Dec 13 (UNI) union Minister of State of Heavy Industries and Steel Bhupthiraju Srinivasa Varma, will flag off the extended Narsapur–MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express on Monday from Narsapur Railway stationin Andhra Pradesh.

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Hyderabad to host Niri9 Intl Film Festival 2025 by January next, Strengthening North East–Telangana Cultural Exchange

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