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Messi’s Hyderabad match on Dec 13 to draw fans nationwide; Dy CM says pool-proof arrangements in place

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) The excitement around Lionel Messi’s friendly football match at Uppal Stadium on December 13 is already palpable, and Telangana is gearing up for an unprecedented influx of fans from across the country.
After reviewing the preparations on Sunday, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu assured that meticulous, fool-proof arrangements are being put in place for the high-profile event.
Speaking to the media after an inspection of the stadium, he said that the very mention of a match involving the globally adored football legend is enough to electrify fans.
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Kerala's Kumbh Mela: Mahamagha rituals begins in Thirunavaya, lakhs of devotees expected

17 Jan 2026 | 12:23 AM

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Kozhikode, Jan 16 (UNI) The rituals of the Mahamagha Mahotsavam, which is described as the Kumbh Mela of Kerala, formally began at Thirunavaya in Malappuram district with special poojas on Friday. The rituals were conducted under the guidance of Swami Abhinava Balananda Bhairava.

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KSUM-backed agri-tech startup bags Startup India award

16 Jan 2026 | 11:39 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (UNI) Kochi-based agri-tech startup Fuselage Innovations, supported by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has won the Aspire Award at the National Startup Awards 5.0 (NSA) in New Delhi on Friday.

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Telangana CM pledges more Jobs, Transparent Recruitment, and Quality Education

16 Jan 2026 | 10:48 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday evening announced that the state government will soon initiate recruitment for more government jobs, following the filling of nearly 70,000 positions since coming to power in 2023.

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AP: Four teenagers drowned in sea, 2 bodies fished out

16 Jan 2026 | 10:08 PM

Nellore, Jan 16 (UNI) In a tragic accident, four teenage boys drowned in the sea at Isukapalli village of Alluru mandal of the district on Friday.

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Fifteen arrested in Rs 3 90 cr Dharani-Bhu Bharati scam; cash, documents & gadgets seized

16 Jan 2026 | 10:02 PM

Jangaon, Jan 16 (UNI) Jangaon police have arrested 15 members of a gang involved in an alleged Rs 3.90-crore scam linked to Dharani and Bhu Bharati registrations in Jangaon and Yadadri districts, which reportedly caused heavy loss to government revenue.

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