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AP: Reforms being implemented in AYUSH to enhance quality, check unqualified doctors: Minister

12 May 2026 | 12:26 AM

Vijayawada, May 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has asserted that reforms are being implemented in AYUSH in order to enhance quality in medical services and check unqualified doctors.

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HNEW, Panjagutta Police bust drug racket; four arrested

11 May 2026 | 11:16 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) and Panjagutta Police, in a joint operation conducted as part of the Hyderabad City Police’s anti-drug drive, arrested one drug peddler and three consumers on Monday.

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AP: YSRCP demands inquiry into the allegations on NEET UG 2026

11 May 2026 | 11:13 PM

Vijayawada, May 11 (UNI) Dr Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav, Chairman of the e YSRCP NTR District Doctors' Wing has formally written to the union Health Minister demanding an immediate and comprehensive independent inquiry into the grave allegations surrounding the NEET UG 2026 examination held on May 3.
He expressed his profound concern over reports from the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG), which suggest that a "guess paper" sold for exorbitant sums contained nearly 150 questions identical to the official exam.

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Ex-AIADMK MLA JCD Prabhakar, Ravishankar set to get elected as Speaker, Dy Speaker of TN Assembly tomorrow

11 May 2026 | 10:17 PM

Chennai, May 11 (UNI) Ex-AIADMK Minister JCD Prabhakar and Ravishankar, both Legislators of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, are all set to be elected unopposed as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively, of the newly constituted 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, when the elections will be held on Tuesday morning.

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Telangana Govt committed to improving workers’ living standards: Bhatti Vikramarka

11 May 2026 | 9:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka today said the Indiramma Praja Government was committed to improving the living standards and welfare of workers employed across various sectors in the state.

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Telangana Govt to launch anti-drug awareness pledge in Schools from June 12

11 May 2026 | 9:33 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and briefed him about a state-wide anti-drug awareness initiative to be launched in educational institutions from June 12, coinciding with the reopening of schools.

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IUML expresses displeasure over delay in choosing next Kerala CM

11 May 2026 | 9:02 PM

Kozhikode, May 11 (UNI) The Indian union Muslim League (IUML), the second largest constituent in the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, has warned of political repercussions due to the week-long delay in naming the state's next Chief Minister.
Speaking to the media in Malappuram, IUML Malappuram district general secretary P. Abdul Hameed stated that the delay is causing widespread frustration, with people questioning the leadership "even at weddings and funerals".

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Telangana Govt to spend Rs 20,000 cr on ‘Young India Integrated Schools’: CM Revanth Reddy

11 May 2026 | 9:01 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening public education in the state, including the construction of 100 “Young India Integrated Schools” across 100 constituencies at an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore.

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AP: Polavaram project will be dedicated to nation by PM Modi in June 2027: Minister

11 May 2026 | 8:56 PM

Vijayawada, May 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Water Resources Management Nimmala Ramanaidu has expressed confidence that the Polavaram project across the Godavari, will be completed in June 2027 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate it to the nation the same month. .

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Don't buy gold for a year: Shettar backs PM call

11 May 2026 | 8:51 PM

Bengaluru, May 11 (UNI) BJP MP and former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar asserted that gold is “not a necessity of life” while backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity amid the global economic uncertainty.

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Wildlife conservation vital for future generations: Telangana Governor

11 May 2026 | 8:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday said wildlife conservation is deeply rooted in Indian culture and is essential for safeguarding forests and securing the future of coming generations.

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Is Opposition AIADMK heading for a split : Rival factions with two-third legislators proposes ex-Minister SP Velumani as Legislature Party leader

11 May 2026 | 8:08 PM

Chennai, May 11 (UNI) Even as the AIADMK is yet to recover from the severe drubbing it had received in the assembly elections finishing third continuing its losing streak that started in 2017, the party has literally split with two factions submitting separate letters to claim the post of Legislature Party (LP) leader in the 234-member House on Monday.

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AP: Opposition YSRCP alleges massive corruption in Capital city construction

11 May 2026 | 7:58 PM

Vijayawada, May 11 (UNI) Alleging that massive corruption is rampant in the name of Capital city Amaravati's construction, the Opposition YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh has reiterated that the project is going to be a huge burden on the people of the State.

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Telangana seeks higher urea allocation ahead of kharif season

11 May 2026 | 7:32 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao on Monday directed officials to ensure adequate urea stocks for the upcoming Kharif season and urged the Centre to expedite pending fertiliser supplies to the state.

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Deve Gowda sidesteps politics, pushes for Bihar-style fruit board

11 May 2026 | 7:17 PM

Bengaluru, May 11 (UNI) Former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda on Monday distanced himself from commenting on the Karnataka government and said his sole concern was the worsening condition of farmers, while pitching for a dedicated board for jackfruit, tamarind and jamun growers in the state.

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