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Congress indulging in politics of disruption, says union Minister G. Kishan Reddy

21 Jul 2026 | 7:59 PM

Hyderabad, July 21 (UNI) union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday criticised the Congress party for staging a dharna outside the Prime Minister's residence, alleging that it had chosen "political theatre" over constructive debate in Parliament.

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UoH to host 3rd World Photography Day celebrations in August

21 Jul 2026 | 7:59 PM

Hyderabad, July 21(UNI) The Department of Communication, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, University of Hyderabad (UoH), on Tuesday announced the third edition of its World Photography Day celebrations and photo contest, with events scheduled from August 19 to 23.

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Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna suffers minor injury during film shoot in Kakinada

21 Jul 2026 | 7:43 PM

Kakinada, July 21 (UNI) Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna sustained a minor knee injury while shooting an action sequence for his upcoming film in Kakinada on Tuesday, according to film industry sources.

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4,076 gms of high grade Cannabis seizure at Chennai airport

21 Jul 2026 | 7:09 PM

Chennai, July 21 (UNI) Officers of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) seized 4,076 gms of hydroponic ganja (cannabis) at the Anna international airport from a passenger who arrived from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

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VP CPR to visit TN tomorrow, security tightened

21 Jul 2026 | 7:04 PM

Chennai, July 21 (UNI) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will be visiting Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu tomorrow on a day's visit..

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Police action against minister, MPs in Delhi undemocratic: KPCC chief

21 Jul 2026 | 7:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (UNI) KPCC president Sunny Joseph on Tuesday condemned the alleged assault by central forces and Delhi Police against Kerala Minister P.C. Vishnunath and MPs Kodikunnil Suresh and Dean Kuriakose during a protest in front of the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi, describing the action as highly objectionable and undemocratic.

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Kerala on right track to emerge as major GCC hub, experts say

21 Jul 2026 | 6:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (UNI) Kerala, with its talent pool, quality educational institutions and innovative startup ecosystem, has all the right ingredients to attract more Global Capability Centres (GCCs), experts said at the ‘Kerala GCC Outlook 2026’ conclave held at Technopark here on Tuesday.

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Pampa Festival of Dialogues to begin in Chengannur on July 25

21 Jul 2026 | 6:41 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (UNI) The 14th edition of ‘Pampa – Festival of Dialogues’, a major gathering of writers, filmmakers, theatre practitioners and artists from across South India, will be held from July 25 to 27 at The Charlie Pampa Reminiscences in Chengannur.

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Hyd: PRIP signs MoU with Sindhu Hospitals to strengthen clinical training for Pharm.D students

21 Jul 2026 | 6:41 PM

Hyderabad, July 21 (UNI) Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy (PRIP), Hyderabad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sindhu Hospitals to provide structured clinical training and hands-on hospital experience for students enrolled in its Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) and Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) programmes.

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Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 begins at Southern Naval Command in Kochi

21 Jul 2026 | 6:34 PM

Kochi, July 21 (UNI) Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, commenced at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on July 20, bringing together 254 participants from 26 countries, supported by 74 facilitators, four international organisations and subject matter experts.

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‘Samagra 2026’ to be inaugurated by Kerala CM on July 23

21 Jul 2026 | 6:29 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (UNI) Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate ‘Samagra 2026’, a state-level programme showcasing various welfare schemes being implemented by the Kerala State Backward Classes Development Corporation (KSBCDC) as part of the State Government’s 100-day action programme, here on July 23.

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YSRCP women activists in Kakinda stir against onslaughts on womenfolk

21 Jul 2026 | 6:23 PM

Kakinada, July 21 (UNI) A large number of YSRCP women activists led by party district women wing president Vardineedi Sujatha staged a dharna in front of the Ambedkar statue at the Indrapalem locks center here on Tuesday protesting against the "increasing atrocities against womenfolk" during the present coalition parties regime.

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CUK, INCOIS sign MoU to strengthen ocean research, early warning systems

21 Jul 2026 | 6:09 PM

Kasaragod, July 21 (UNI) The Central University of Kerala (CUK) and the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaborative research, academic initiatives, training and outreach programmes in operational oceanography, climate studies and emerging ocean technologies.

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HDK moves to end row over 'CM snub', says reference was to DK Shivakumar

21 Jul 2026 | 6:04 PM

Bengaluru, July 21 (UNI) Facing political speculation over his omission of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's name during his mother Chennamma's funeral, union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday issued a clarification, asserting that his reference to the "Chief Minister" in his emotional address was indeed meant for Shivakumar and that there was "no intention whatsoever" to slight him.

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KSUM to host ‘Beyond Tomorrow 2026’ on AI in Media at Digital Hub, Kochi

21 Jul 2026 | 5:50 PM

Kochi, July 21 (UNI) Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) will host ‘Beyond Tomorrow 2026’, its flagship conference on the Creative Economy, at Digital Hub, here on August 11, bringing together leading voices from the media, cinema, technology, startup, publishing and policymaking sectors to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of creativity.

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