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

Hyderabad, Dec 13 (UNI) The Niri9 International Film Festival is set to return with its third edition here on January 10 and 11, 2026, marking a significant moment of cultural convergence between the North Eastern region and Telangana.
Organised with the cooperation of the Governor of Telangana, and the Telangana Cultural Department, the festival reflects the state’s growing interest in deepening artistic and cultural linkages with the North East.
This year, the festival received an impressive 176 film entries across categories, including 40 Feature Films, 65 Short Films, 56 Shorter Films, and 15 Documentaries, underscoring its expanding presence on the national and global film landscape.
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Indian Coast Guard organises bike rally to mark 50th Raising Day

24 Jan 2026 | 2:12 PM

Chennai, Jan 24 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised a motorcycle expedition to commemorate its 50th Raising Day, reaffirming its commitment to maritime safety, coastal security, and community engagement.

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PM Modi's Kerala visit: BJP fined Rs 20 lakh for unauthorised banners

24 Jan 2026 | 2:12 PM

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AP CM: Godavari Pushkaralu will be organised on par with Kumbh Mela

24 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM

Vijayawada, Jan 24 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to prepare plans to organise the Godavari Pushkaralu on a grand scale on par with Kumbh Mela. The Godavari River Pushkarams will be organised from June 26, 2027 to July 4.

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Joined NDA to drive Kerala’s all-round development: Twenty20 chief

24 Jan 2026 | 1:54 PM

Kochi, Jan 24 (UNI) Twenty20 Party president Sabu M. Jacob on Saturday said the outfit’s decision to become a constituent of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is aimed at realising its stated goal of comprehensive development for Kerala.

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Chandak elected ICSI president, Chennur Vice President

24 Jan 2026 | 12:56 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 24 (UNI) CS Pawan G Chandak has been elected as the National President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for the year 2026, with CS Dwarakanath Chennur assuming the role of Vice President. The ICSI functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

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