CPI demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over Kerala vigilance inquiry

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (UNI) CPI National Secretary K. Ramakrishna on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar following reports of a vigilance inquiry ordered by Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala into an alleged bribery case dating back to Kumar's tenure as Public Works Secretary.

TN CB-CID arrests one accused for tampering official land records in Tiruvarur Sub-Registrar office

Chennai, Nov 5 (UNI) The CB-CID wing of the Tamil Nadu police on Thursday arrested a person for tampering with the land patta records at the Tiruvarur Sub-Registrat office.

Five of nine Chennai fishermen, who went missing during Cyclonic Storm, dead, Vijay announces solatium

Chennai, Nov 5 (UNI) Five of the nine fishermen who had ventured into the sea from Kasimedu Harbour in Chennai on October 29 and towed with another boat after stranded in midse, before losing contact on November three, were reported dead, even as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced a solaitum of Rs seven lakh each to their families on Thursday evening.

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 (UNI) Kerala has set a target of increasing its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) from the present ₹16 lakh crore to ₹28 lakh crore under the 15th Five-Year Plan, while raising the annual economic growth rate from five to seven per cent.

Regional ocean research network launched to strengthen fisheries management in Bay of Bengal

Kochi, Nov 5 (UNI) India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives have joined hands to strengthen scientific fisheries management and address the challenges posed by climate change in the Bay of Bengal region with the launch of a regional research initiative, the Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR).

Kerala to become India's first disability-friendly state; comprehensive welfare package within a month: CM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Thursday announced that the government would unveil a comprehensive package of schemes within a month to make Kerala India's first disability-friendly state, ensuring equal opportunities, accessibility and social security for persons with disabilities.

Bharatgas extends ‘Zero Ka Dum’ initiative to 22 more cities; defective cylinders to get free replacement refill

Kochi, Nov 5 (UNI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has extended its ‘Zero Ka Dum’ (ZKD) quality assurance programme to 22 more cities, including Panjim, reaffirming its commitment to delivering defect-free LPG cylinders and strengthening customer safety.

Karnataka govt admits fund crunch in High Court

Bengaluru, Nov 5 (UNI) The Karnataka government's admission before the High Court that financial constraints prevented the release of two months' Gruha Lakshmi assistance has provided fresh ammunition to the BJP, with Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya accusing the Congress government of misleading the Assembly by previously blaming technical glitches for the delay.

Cosmoserve Space targets commercial debris removal operations by early 2028: CEO

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (UNI) Hyderabad-based space technology startup Cosmoserve Space plans to commence commercial space debris removal operations by early 2028 after completing a series of technology demonstration missions over the next year, its founder and CEO Dr Chiranjeevi said on Thursday.

Centre allocates Rs 3,825 crore to Telangana under VB-G RAM G Scheme

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (UNI) union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appreciated the Telangana government's efforts in implementing the VB-G Ramji scheme, particularly the launch of projects across all Gram Panchayats to generate rural employment.

AP: Bodies of 4 TN fishermen found in capsized boat

Ongole, Nov 5 (UNI) Bodies of four Tamil Nadu fishermen were found in a capsized boat in the sea which drifted towards Kothapatnam village in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.

Karnataka farmers detained during ‘Jail Bharo’ agitation in Belagavi

Belagavi, Nov 5 (UNI) Police on Thursday detained more than 100 sugarcane farmers, including prominent farmer leader Chunappa Pujari, as they attempted to launch a ‘Jail Bharo’ agitation in Belagavi demanding better prices for their produce and an additional State Advised Price (SAP) from the Karnataka government.

AP: Polling ends for ZP, MP elections, violence in Rayalseema region

Vijayawada, Nov 5 (UNI) The polling for the Zilla Parishad and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies generally passed off peacefully in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday barring sporadic incidents in Rayalseema region of hurling of petrol bombs, clashes between supporters of rival candidates and an incident of snatching of a ballot box. However, nobody was seriously injured.

T’gana: DY CM Bhatti congratulates rescue teams for saving 11 persons in Khammam

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka today congratulated NDRF, SDRF and fire services personnel for safely rescuing all 11 persons, including 10 SDRF personnel and a local resident, who were washed away in Bethupalli Cheruvu in Khammam district.

Rainfall due to Cyclone Murasu weakened in AP

Vijayawada, Nov 5 (UNI) Rainfall due to Cyclone Murasu has weakened considerably across Andhra Pradesh. By this morning, rain had largely stopped in most parts of the State, with only very light rain reported in a few places in the south coastal belt.