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Kerala Police warns people against increasing blood donation scams

09 Jul 2025 | 9:15 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (UNI) The Kerala Police have cautioned the public about rising blood donation scams, with fraudsters exploiting the urgent need for blood by making false promises of arranging donors, collecting large sums of money in advance, and then cheating vulnerable individuals.

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13 hospitalised after consuming adulterated toddy in Kukatpally

09 Jul 2025 | 9:11 AM

Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI) Thirteen people were hospitalised after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy in the Kukatpally area of Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

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Four militants arrested in Manipur over  assault, extortion activities

Four militants arrested in Manipur over assault, extortion activities

09 Jul 2025 | 8:42 AM

Imphal, July 9 (UNI) In a series of operations conducted across Manipur, security forces arrested ten individuals including four militants yesterday, in connection with criminal activities including physical assault, extortion, and involvement with banned outfits.

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Fraudsters luring people in need of blood: Kerala Police

09 Jul 2025 | 8:29 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (UNI) Fraudsters are luring people in need of blood with false promises of arranging donors, collecting large sums of money in advance, and then cheating them, according to the Kerala Police.

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CM Reddy urges timely Urea supply to Telangana, seeks hike in domestic quota

CM Reddy urges timely Urea supply to Telangana, seeks hike in domestic quota

09 Jul 2025 | 8:19 AM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Union Fertilisers and Chemicals Minister J P Nadda to ensure the timely supply of urea allocated to the state, especially during the crucial monsoon cropping season.

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SFI violence in Universities Govt-sponsored hooliganism: VD Satheesan

09 Jul 2025 | 8:18 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (UNI) Opposition Leader in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, alleged that SFI activists carried out violent attacks in Universities with the backing of the state police, calling it clear evidence of government-sponsored hooliganism.

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Otter nenace in Meenachil River, Tributaries: Woman dies after bite

09 Jul 2025 | 8:15 AM

Kottayam, July 9 (UNI) The menace of otters in the Meenachil River and its tributaries is growing increasingly severe, causing panic among residents living along the riverbanks, primarily due to the dumping of slaughterhouse waste into the water bodies.

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CBI court sentences 1.5 years RI to then manager FCI of Buxar in bribery case

09 Jul 2025 | 2:30 AM

Patna, July 8 (UNI) A CBI Court today slapped a sentence of 1.5 years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) on the then Manager (Quality Control), FCI, Buxar, Liyaqat Ali, in a bribery case.

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Mysterious disease hits apple orchards, CM orders scientific probe

09 Jul 2025 | 2:28 AM

Shimla, July 8 (UNI) A delegation of apple growers met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister S S Sukhu today and informed him that an unidentified disease is affecting the health of apple trees.

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Five more bodies recovered in Mandi’s Thunag and Seraj; Death toll reaches 85, over 30 still missing

09 Jul 2025 | 2:24 AM

Thunag/Mandi, July 8 (UNI) The death toll in the catastrophic July 1 cloudburst and flash flood incidents in Thunag and Seraj regions of Mandi district has climbed to 85, after rescue teams comprising the Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF and police recovered five more bodies.

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HPU to spearhead research on natural disasters

09 Jul 2025 | 2:21 AM

Shimla, July 8 (UNI) Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Dr. Mahavir Singh, today lauded Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's initiative to set up a State Institute of Disaster Management, calling it a "historic step" towards building a resilient Himachal Pradesh.

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Gang of 3 robbers arrested, Rs 13.15 lakh cash recovered

09 Jul 2025 | 2:16 AM

Kolhapur, July 8 (UNI) The Local Crime Branch (LCB) today arrested a gang of three robbers and recovered Rs 14.65 lakh worth cash, two-wheeler and three mobile phones from them.

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Himachal: Journalist Sanjay Thakur passes away at 42

09 Jul 2025 | 2:16 AM

Shimla, July 8 (UNI) Sanjay Thakur, Editor of the weekly newspaper Patan Samachar and a prominent voice of the Banjar region in Kullu district, passed away today in Chandigarh after a prolonged illness. He was 42.

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Telangana Govt urges Centre to release Rs 596 Cr for Smart City development

09 Jul 2025 | 2:10 AM

Hyderabad/ New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today requested Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to extend the central support for the development of Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City.

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AP: TTD to use technology for timely darshan

09 Jul 2025 | 2:06 AM

Tirumala, July 8 (UNI) TTD Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao today emphasised the need to utilise technology to ensure devotees get timely darshan of Venkateswara Swamy.

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