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Genrobotics signs MoU with South Africa’s Armscor for defence, space robotics collaboration

19 Sep 2026 | 3:05 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (UNI) Kerala-based robotics and deep-tech company Genrobotics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (Armscor) to explore collaboration in defence, space, satellite and dual-use robotics technologies.

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ED arrests promoter of firm supplying ghee to TTD under PMLA

19 Sep 2026 | 2:58 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kailash Chand Mangla promoter of M/s Sukriti Food Pvt. Ltd., under Section 19 of the PMLA, 2002 in connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration case.

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AP: One killed, another injured in firecracker unit explosion

19 Sep 2026 | 2:31 PM

Guntur, Spt 19 (UNI) One person was killed and another sustained grievous burn injuries after a fire broke out and triggered an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Boppudi village of Chilakaluripet mandal in the erstwhile Guntur district in the early hours of Saturday.

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Set back for AIADMK, as key NDA ally PMK decides not to support any party in Oct 6 bypolls

19 Sep 2026 | 2:28 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) In a sudden decision that has set political tongues wagging, the OBC-Vanniyar dominated Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a key constituent of the NDA headed by the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, has decided not to support any political party in the October six Assembly bypolls to the reserved Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats, which would witness a tough five-cornered contest.

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Vijay to launch free gold ring scheme for new borns in Madurai on Sep 28

19 Sep 2026 | 2:03 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will launch the his government's flagship Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam (Maternal uncle free gold ring scheme), under which one-gram gold rings will be given to babies born in government hospitals, on September 28 in Madurai district.

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Vijay to launch expansion of Kamarajar free breakfast scheme for school students on Sep 22

19 Sep 2026 | 1:56 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will launch the expansion of the State government's free breakfast scheme to students of Classes 6 to 8 in government and government-aided schools on September 22.

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Tulu gets additional official language status in Karnataka’s coastal districts

19 Sep 2026 | 1:55 PM

Mangaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) The Karnataka Saturday accorded Tulu the status of the second additional official language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, meeting a long-pending demand for recognition of the coastal language.

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Low Pressure likely to form over North Andaman sea today

19 Sep 2026 | 1:47 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) A Low Pressure area is likely to form over North Andaman sea on Saturday evening and it is likely to intensify gradually in the next 3-4 days.

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Hariprasad backs Tulu language status, presses Centre for Eighth Schedule recognition

19 Sep 2026 | 1:31 PM

Bengaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B K Hariprasad on Saturday welcomed the State government's decision to grant Tulu the status of a second additional official language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, while stepping up the demand for its constitutional recognition.

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CM Shivakumar orders probe into halted fish trade at Mangaluru port

19 Sep 2026 | 1:13 PM

Mangaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday ordered a report from the Deputy Commissioner and police commissioner after finding that trading activities at Mangaluru fishing harbour had been halted during his early-morning visit, and warned of action against officials or others responsible.

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Siddaramaiah's words remain actionable: Parameshwara

19 Sep 2026 | 1:04 PM

Bengaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) A day after former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah indicated that his influence over the government had its limits, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said the senior Congress leader's words could not be dismissed as inconsequential, while asserting that Chief Minister D K Shivakumar was governing the State by taking his suggestions.

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Bangladeshi national held for working at Ezhimala Naval Academy with fake documents

19 Sep 2026 | 12:20 PM

Kannur, Sep 19 (UNI) A Bangladeshi national who allegedly worked for about a year at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, using forged documents claiming Indian citizenship, has been arrested by the Kannur police.

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India poised for global design, manufacturing leadership: Ex DRDO scientist Prahlada Ramarao

19 Sep 2026 | 11:56 AM

Bengaluru, Sep 19 (UNI) India will emerge as the world’s most sought-after destination for design, manufacturing and delivery in the coming decades, former DRDO scientist Dr Prahlada Ramarao said on Saturday, attributing the opportunity to the country’s growing R&D capabilities, skilled workforce and industrial maturity.

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Former Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Gowda warns AI may hit entry-level jobs

19 Sep 2026 | 10:45 AM

Bengaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) Former Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Gowda on Saturday warned that artificial intelligence could disrupt entry-level employment and called for an industry-led overhaul of the internship ecosystem to prepare India’s young workforce for the AI and post-AI era.

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Congress mulls Political Affairs Committee to bridge govt-party coordination gap in Karnataka

19 Sep 2026 | 9:30 AM

Bengaluru, Sep 19 (UNI) The Congress high command is considering a Political Affairs Committee in Karnataka to rein in growing friction between the government and the party organisation and ensure that key political and policy decisions are taken with greater coordination.

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