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Fresh twist in Dharmasthala probe as complainant files SIT complaint

15 Jun 2026 | 7:52 PM

Mangaluru, Jun 15 (UNI) The Dharmasthala mass burial case has taken a fresh turn after complainant Chinnayya approached the Special Investigation Team (SIT), alleging intimidation attempts by pro-Sowjanya movement activist Girish Mattannavar and a YouTuber, triggering a sharp counter-accusation and deepening the controversy around the ongoing probe.

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Mysuru bar fire claims two lines, seven injured

15 Jun 2026 | 7:45 PM

Mysuru (Karnataka), June 15 (UNI) Two people were killed and seven others sustained serious injuries after a fire broke out in a bar and restaurant in Mysuru city’s RT Nagar area on Monday evening, police said.

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AP emerging as growth engine of India’s economic growth: CM

15 Jun 2026 | 7:35 PM

Singapore, June 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday invited venture capitalists to explore investment opportunities in the State which was playing a crucial role in driving India's rapid transformation into a global economic powerhouse.
Addressing a meeting with leading venture capitalists during the first day of his Singapore visit, the Chief Minister noted that while countries such as China took decades to achieve high economic growth, India is advancing at a much faster pace under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Kochi to host Indo-Arab Connect 2026 as Kerala eyes stronger presence in Middle East tourism market

15 Jun 2026 | 7:20 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 (UNI) In a major push to strengthen Kerala’s engagement with the Middle East travel market, Kochi will host Indo-Arab Connect 2026 from August 31 to September 2, bringing together leading tourism stakeholders, policymakers and travel trade representatives from across the Arab world.

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TDP objects former Minister’s remarks on Home Minister Anitha, demands apology

15 Jun 2026 | 7:16 PM

Visakhapatnam, June 15 (UNI) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) State President and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao on Monday launched a scathing attack on YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Gudivada Amarnath, condemning his remarks against Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha as "deeply offensive, misogynistic, and unbecoming of democratic discourse".

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Telangana Minister directs officials to stay on high alert as heavy rains likely from June 19

15 Jun 2026 | 6:43 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Telangana Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Monday directed officials to keep the entire disaster management machinery on high alert in view of forecasts of widespread rainfall across the state from June 19.

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KTR blames Revanth Reddy for failure to secure metro phase-2 approval

15 Jun 2026 | 6:19 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of spreading falsehoods to cover up his failure to secure Central approval for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2.

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Ravi seeks CBI probe into Dharmasthala conspiracy

15 Jun 2026 | 6:14 PM

Bengaluru, June 15 (UNI) BJP MLC CT Ravi on Monday urged the Karnataka government to hand over the alleged conspiracy against Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala and its Dharmadhikari, Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr D. Veerendra Heggade, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing claims of a Rs 200-crore campaign aimed at defaming the renowned religious institution.

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Telangana highlights vast wind energy potential at Global Wind Day conference in Goa

15 Jun 2026 | 6:09 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Telangana on Monday showcased its vast wind energy potential at the Global Wind Day 2026 National Conference organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in Goa on the theme “Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration.” .

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Surjewala hits back at Kumaraswamy over Bidadi project allegations

15 Jun 2026 | 5:58 PM

Bengaluru, June 15 (UNI) Congress General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday hit back at union Minister HD Kumaraswamy over his allegations against Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in connection with the proposed Bidadi suburban township project, accusing the JD(S) leader of adopting "double standards" and making baseless charges.

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Experts urge promotion of eight export-oriented paddy varieties to boost farmers’ income

15 Jun 2026 | 5:54 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Agricultural experts and scientists have advised the Telangana government to undertake large-scale awareness campaigns encouraging farmers to cultivate eight premium paddy varieties with strong domestic and international demand, promising higher returns and greater market stability.

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61 day annual fishing ban ends, fishermen ventures into sea hoping for good catch

15 Jun 2026 | 5:41 PM

Chennai, June 15 (UNI) As the annual 61-day fishing ban on deep sea fishing by mechanised trawlers along the East Coast of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, ended at midnight last night, fishermen across coastal districts resumed their fishing activities by venturing into the sea hoping for a higher catch.

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TN govt credits Rs 1,000 monthly assistance to 1.31 cr women for this month

15 Jun 2026 | 5:25 PM

Chennai, June 15 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Monday credited the June instalment of Rs 1,000 under the Madhippumigu Magalir Thittam to bank accounts of women beneficiaries across the State.

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Make child labour eradication a social movement: Minister Vivek Venkataswamy

15 Jun 2026 | 5:20 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Telangana Labour and Mines Minister Dr G Vivek Venkataswamy on Monday called for transforming efforts for the eradication of child labour into a mass social movement and urged all sections of society to work towards building a child labour-free Telangana.

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AIADMK moves HC against TN Speaker accepting resignation of four party MLAs, who joined TVK

15 Jun 2026 | 5:19 PM

Chennai, June 15 (UNI) Stung by the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar’s ruling accepting the resignation of four AIADMK legislators who joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, even as disqualification proceedings were pending against them for voting in favour of the government in the trust vote in violation of the whip, the party moved the Madras High Court challenging the decision, besides restraining the Election Commission to hold the bye-elections to the four seats.

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