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Three pilgrims killed as mini-bus collides with unknown vehicle

Three pilgrims killed as mini-bus collides with unknown vehicle

30 Jun 2025 | 12:53 PM

Kadapa, June 30 (UNI) Three pilgrims were killed and 8 were injured when the mini-bus in which they were travelling collided with an unknown vehicle at Chenna Marri Mitta village of Kurabalakota mandal in Annamayya district on Monday.

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Sri Ram Sena activists tied to tree, thrashed

30 Jun 2025 | 12:36 PM

Belagavi, June 30 (UNI) A shocking incident has emerged from Ingali village in the Hukkeri taluk of Karnataka’s Belagavi district, where five members of the Sriram Sena (SRS) were allegedly tied to a tree and brutally assaulted. A video of the incident went viral on social media, sparking outrage and political uproar across the state.

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Four members of family die in road accident

Four members of family die in road accident

30 Jun 2025 | 12:31 PM

Kunigal, June 30 (UNI) In a gruesome accident, four members of a family, including a 13-year-old boy, were killed on the spot after their car allegedly collided head-on with a speeding mini truck on the Kunigal bypass in this district.

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12 injured in chemical factory explosion in Telangana

12 injured in chemical factory explosion in Telangana

30 Jun 2025 | 11:34 AM

Hyderabad, June 30 (UNI) About twelve people were injured, some of them seriously, following a powerful explosion in a chemical factory in the early hours of Monday at the Pashamilaram industrial area in Sangareddy district.

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Ramachandra Rao finalised as Telangana BJP President; nomination today, election on July 1

Ramachandra Rao finalised as Telangana BJP President; nomination today, election on July 1

30 Jun 2025 | 11:30 AM

Hyderabad, June 30 (UNI) The suspense over the next president of the Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come to an end, with the party high command finalising the name of senior leader and former MLC Ramachandra Rao for the top post.

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Leadership churn likely in Karnataka: Cong MLA

30 Jun 2025 | 10:58 AM

Bengaluru, June 30 (UNI) Political speculation over a leadership transition in Karnataka intensified today as Congress MLA HA Iqbal Hussain, a known loyalist of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, revealed that the Congress high command is fully aware of the evolving political dynamics in the state and will take a suitable decision at the "right time."
Addressing the media in Ramanagara, Hussain remarked, “Those who toiled for the Congress victory in 2023 are known to everyone. The leadership understands this.” His comments have been widely interpreted as an endorsement for a leadership change that could see Shivakumar succeed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the coming months.

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IITEX 2025 concludes in Hyd; Minister Sridhar Babu calls for expansion to tier-2 and tier-3 cities

IITEX 2025 concludes in Hyd; Minister Sridhar Babu calls for expansion to tier-2 and tier-3 cities

30 Jun 2025 | 10:13 AM

Hyderabad, June 30 (UNI) The second edition of the Industrial Innovation & Technology Expo (IITEX 2025), organised by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), concluded on a high note at the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad yesterday.

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Kerala fails to curb drug trafficking, promotes foreign Zumba against drugs: Pro-RSS

30 Jun 2025 | 10:05 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (UNI) Kerala Government, which has miserably failed to dismantle the drug smuggling networks bringing narcotics into the State, is promoting foreign culture by introducing 'Zumba' dance in schools under the guise of an anti-drug campaign, according to the pro-RSS Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram, here today.

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Govt hospitals in Kerala lack equipment, doctors, medicine: Congress

30 Jun 2025 | 8:27 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (UNI) The Congress party in Kerala has alleged that the Government Medical College hospitals in the state are facing a shortage of surgical equipment, medicines, doctors, and staff, showing the government’s neglect and apathy towards the health sector.

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Karna Minister advocates strict action against auto drivers

29 Jun 2025 | 11:53 PM

Bengaluru, June 29 (UN) Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has directed the Transport Commissioner to take stringent action against autorickshaws in Bengaluru, particularly app-based services, that charge fares above the government-fixed rates, terming the practice a "daylight robbery."
In a letter addressed to the Commissioner on June 28, the minister stated that permits of such autos should be immediately cancelled and cases registered against violators. He cited specific instances of overcharging, including fares collected through popular aggregator apps such as Rapido and Auto O.

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Expelled K S Eshwarappa hints at BJP comeback

29 Jun 2025 | 11:51 PM

Shivamogga, June 29 (UNI) Expelled BJP leader and former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, K S Eshwarappa, today hinted at a possible return to the BJP, asserting that the party is his lifeblood and that there is no question of joining any other political formation.

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AP CM hosts dinner to global tech, industry leaders

29 Jun 2025 | 10:57 PM

Vijayawada, June 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hosted a special dinner this evening at his residence for top executives from leading international IT and multinational companies visiting the state to attend the Amaravati Quantum Valley National Workshop, here on Monday.

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Separate sick rooms opened in Rotary old age home

29 Jun 2025 | 9:36 PM

Kakinada, June 29(UNI) The Executive director of industrial house SRMT Anne Sudhir on Sunday inaugurated separate sick rooms in the Rotary old age home in Ramanayyapeta Rayudupalem area in the city.

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Central Kisan Committee meeting commences in Kannur

29 Jun 2025 | 9:32 PM

Kannur, June 29 (UNI) The two-day meeting of the Central Kisan Committee (CKC), the executive body of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), began at the EK Nayanay Academy, near here, on Sunday.

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Shah inaugurates National Turmeric Board in Telangana

Shah inaugurates National Turmeric Board in Telangana

29 Jun 2025 | 9:25 PM

Nizamabad (Telangana), June 29 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad district of Telangana on Sunday, marking a significant step towards supporting turmeric farmers and boosting exports.

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