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Congress flag must be hoisted in upcoming municipal polls: Mogili Sunitha Rao

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (UNI) Telangana Women’s Congress President Mogili Sunitha Rao on Monday said the party must ensure the Congress flag is “firmly hoisted” in the upcoming municipal elections and asserted that the Mahila Congress would play a crucial role in the campaign.
A meeting of the Women’s Congress Executive Body was held at Gandhi Bhavan under her chairmanship, during which she issued clear instructions on discipline and organisational responsibilities.
Sunitha Rao warned that there would be no tolerance for protocol violations and directed District Presidents and State office-bearers to complete the tasks assigned to them without delay.
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 15 (UNI) Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen today reaffirmed his strong belief in Kerala’s sustainable and inclusive development model, stating that the State has demonstrated how social progress can transform an economically modest region into one of India’s top performers.

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Five killed in TN road accident, Stalin announces solatium

15 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (UNI) In a tragic mishap, five people, including two kids, were killed
in a road accident at Vilathikulam Taluk in the southern Thoothukudi district of Tamil
Nadu this evening following which Chief Minister announced financial assistance to
their families.

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Karnataka BJP MLA remanded to CID custody in murder case

15 Feb 2026 | 10:18 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 15 (UNI) Karnataka BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj has been remanded to seven days' CID custody in connection with the murder of VG Shivaprakash (44), alias Bikla Shiva, in Bengaluru last year.

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CSIR RISE Conclave 2026 concludes on with reinforcing research–industry–Startup synergy

15 Feb 2026 | 9:40 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (UNI) The Research, Industry, Startup and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026 concluded with remarkable energy and purpose, marking two days of vibrant dialogue, strategic networking, and forward-looking collaborations.

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Ancient spiritual message transforms Sri Lankan professional’s life

15 Feb 2026 | 9:09 PM

By BD Narayankar
Coimbatore, Feb 15 (UNI) What began as a seven-month experiment to “prepare for life” has turned into a three-year spiritual commitment for a Sri Lankan corporate professional who says a single line from Sadhguru changed her understanding of freedom.

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