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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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KC Venugopal demands restoration of MGNREGA

14 Jan 2026 | 9:14 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (UNI) AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal MP has called upon the Kerala Legislative Assembly to pass a resolution demanding the restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) in its original form, strongly opposing the Centre’s recent amendments.

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PM likely to visit Kerala capital on Jan 23: Development blueprint to be unveiled

14 Jan 2026 | 9:13 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Thiruvananthapuram on January 23, where he is expected to announce a comprehensive development blueprint for the Kerala capital.

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Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters-2026 ignites pre-festival conversations across Kerala

14 Jan 2026 | 9:04 AM

Kochi, Jan 14 (UNI) The Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) 2026, one of India’s largest and most influential literary gatherings, has announced a series of pre-festival activations aimed at building momentum and engaging writers, thinkers and cultural enthusiasts ahead of the main event.

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KPCC day-and-night protest in front of Lok Bhavan concludes on Jan 14

14 Jan 2026 | 8:37 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (UNI) The day-and-night protest organised by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) in front of Lok Bhavan will conclude on Wednesday at 10 am.

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IHCL forays into Thoothukudi in TN with Ginger branded hotel

14 Jan 2026 | 8:23 AM

Chennai, Jan 14 (UNI) Leading hospitality firm the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), marked its foray into Thoothukudi
in Tamil Nadu with a Ginger branded hotel, a greenfield project.

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