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Charminar charms the World: Miss World 2024 contestants celebrate Hyderabad's heritage

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) As part of the Miss World 2024 celebrations hosted in Hyderabad, 109 contestants representing countries from across the globe took part in a vibrant Heritage Walk at the iconic Charminar on Tuesday, immersing themselves in the city's rich culture and history.

The world-famous monument, standing tall for over five centuries, welcomed the international beauty queens with grandeur. Local artists greeted them with traditional Arabic Marfa music, and several contestants enthusiastically joined in the rhythmic dance, adding colour and energy to the occasion.
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India International Industrial Expo 2026 starts on Jan 16

16 Jan 2026 | 7:50 AM

Kochi, Jan 16 (UNI) The second edition of the India International Industrial Expo, along with the Industrial Mega Summit, jointly organised by the Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) and Metro Mart, will be inaugurated by Kerala Minister for Electricity K. Krishnankutty here on Friday.

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Newly-elected CPI(M) councillor VK Nishad's parole extended for another 15 days

15 Jan 2026 | 10:33 PM

Kannur, Jan 15 (UNI) The parole of newly-elected CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) councillor of Payyanur Municipality, V K Nishad, who is serving a 20-years sentence in connection with a bomb attack on a police vehicle, was extended by another 15 days on Thursday.

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AP CM: Sanjeevani health programme will be implemented soon

15 Jan 2026 | 9:49 PM

Tirupati, Jan 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Thursday that the Sanjeevani health programme, which was successfully implemented in Kuppam constituency on pilot basis, will be executed throughout the State soon, adding that health records of all vulnerable people will be maintained followed by students and general public.

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AP CM emphasises reducing inequalities, promises next-level development in Kuppam region

15 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM

Tirupati, Jan 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday stressed the need to reduce economic inequalities and said the state government has introduced the P-4 programme to handhold the poor and help them achieve financial growth.

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Karnataka Cong issues show cause to Rajeev Gowda over abuse audio

15 Jan 2026 | 9:24 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 15 (UNI) The Karnataka Congress on Thursday issued a showcause notice to leader Rajeev Gowda after an audio clip of him allegedly abusing Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council Commissioner Amrutha Gowda, went viral, sparking widespread outrage across the state.

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