States

Stalin flays BJP-led government for trying to rechristen MGNREGS scheme

15 Dec 2025 | 5:40 PM

Chennai, Dec 15 (UNI) Flaying the BJP-led Government at the Centre for trying to rechristen the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) scheme with North Indian name, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President
M K Stalin today said like how the people pushed the union government to backfoot on the three Farm Laws and Caste Census,
they will do so again for its attempts to destroy the scheme named after Mahatma Gandhi.

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SP Balasubrahmanyam statue unveiled at Ravindra Bharathi

15 Dec 2025 | 5:30 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 15 (UNI) A statue of legendary playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) was unveiled at Ravindra Bharathi here on Monday, with several dignitaries, family members and admirers in attendance.

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Maxivision Somajiguda strengthens retinal diagnostics with advanced widefield imaging technology

15 Dec 2025 | 5:21 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 15 (UNI) Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals has enhanced its retinal diagnostic capabilities at its Somajiguda Centre of Excellence with the introduction of an advanced widefield fundus imaging system, significantly upgrading its eye care technology.

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Dense fog trigger multiple accidents across Uttar Pradesh

15 Dec 2025 | 5:19 PM

Lucknow, Dec 15 (UNI) A severe cold wave combined with snowfall in the hilly regions has intensified winter conditions across Uttar Pradesh.

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NEHU contributes to India's semiconductor mission with indigenous chip to protect tea gardens

15 Dec 2025 | 5:18 PM

Shillong, Dec 15 (UNI) In a significant step towards indigenous innovation under the India Semiconductor Mission, the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Meghalaya, has developed an innovative indigenous semiconductor chip aimed at repelling the Red Spider Mite (RMS) one of the most destructive pests affecting tea gardens across the Northeast and other tea-growing regions of India, an official said on Monday.

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Gadkari greenlights upgrading of 2 roads in Himachal

15 Dec 2025 | 5:16 PM

Shimla, Dec 15 (UNI) union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday approved the upgrade of two roads in Himachal Pradesh.

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Freedom fighter Etukuri Krishnamurthy, 104, continues to receive pension, a rare honour in Telugu states

15 Dec 2025 | 5:14 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 15 (UNI) Freedom fighter and former Revenue Department employee Etukuri Krishnamurthy has earned a rare distinction by becoming the only person in the two Telugu states to be alive and receiving a pension at the age of 104. Now in his 105th year, he is living with his son in Hyderabad.

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CrackDown on Cyber Crime Infra : CBI dismantles phishing SMS factory, 3 arrested

15 Dec 2025 | 5:11 PM

Chennai/New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Launching a major crackdown on Cycbecrime
infrastructure under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
dismantled a phishing SMS factory in NCR/Chandigarh area and arrested three
accused today.

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Not every citizen is treated equally before law in this country: Kerala actor on verdict

15 Dec 2025 | 5:08 PM

Thrissur, Dec 15 (UNI) "Not every citizen in this country is treated equally before the law", was the immediate reaction of the Kerala actor who was allegedly assaulted in a moving vehicle following the court verdict in the case.

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BJP appoints Sanjay Saraogi as Bihar state president of party

15 Dec 2025 | 5:07 PM

Patna, Dec 15 ( UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday appointed MLA Sanjay Saraogi and former Bihar Minister as the new BJP Bihar state president.

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Maha EC announces election dates for BMC and other 28 civic bodies

15 Dec 2025 | 5:05 PM

Mumbai Dec 12 (UNI)The Maharashtra Election Commission on Monday announced that elections to the Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) and 28 other municipal corporations will be held on January 15, 2026. The counting of votes will be held on Jan 16.

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UP govt ramps up efforts to expand accommodation services in Terai region

15 Dec 2025 | 5:00 PM

Lucknow, Dec 15 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board (UPETDB) has initiated a major step towards positioning Sharda Barrage in Lakhimpur Kheri as a premier tourism destination by launching the agency selection process for its development as an integrated Accommodation and Wellness Tourism Destination.

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Meghalaya : KSU urges pollution control board to recall public hearing notice for setting up of cement plant

15 Dec 2025 | 4:56 PM

Shillong, Dec 15 (UNI) The Khasi Students’ union (KSU) has asked the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) to immediately recall and withdraw the notice for public hearing scheduled to be held on December 19 on the proposed establishment of a cement plant at Daistong village in East Jaintia Hills district.

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HP Governor lauds film 'Crossings' for spreading climate change awareness among children

15 Dec 2025 | 4:52 PM

Shimla, Dec 15 (UNI) After watching the children’s film “Crossings” at Lok Bhavan today, HP Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla lauded the film for effectively spreading awareness on climate change and environmental protection among children.

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Himachal's forensic services received 12,209 cases between Jan 1-Nov 30: Min

15 Dec 2025 | 4:47 PM

Shimla, Dec 15 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday lauded the Directorate of Forensic Science's (DFS) performance, noting that the department received 12,209 cases for forensic examination and issued 12,120 forensic reports conforming to international standards, between January 1- November 30 this year.

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