States

Marxism will continue to rise as long as exploitation exists: CPM

14 May 2026 | 10:53 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Communist Party of India (Marxist) Central Committee Member Tammineni Veerabhadram on Thursday asserted that Marxist ideology is “invincible” and said the Communist movement would continue to revive with renewed strength whenever it faces setbacks.

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No discontent in party, KC Venugopal is fine, will speak to Chennithala: Deepa Das Munshi

14 May 2026 | 10:47 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (UNI) AICC general secretary and in-charge of Kerala Deepa Das Munshi has stepped in directly to resolve differences among senior party leaders in Kerala and ensure full coordination, ahead of the swearing in of the new UDF government headed by VD Satheesan. .

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One miner killed, eleven injured in ECL underground coal mine air blast

14 May 2026 | 10:46 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) One coal miner was killed and eleven others were injured in an air blast at Eastern Coalfield Limited's Parasia Colliery in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district on Thursday, officials said.

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AP: Coromandel International launches ‘Project Mamatha’ to transform Anganwadi Centres

14 May 2026 | 10:44 PM

Kakinada, May 14 (UNI) Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading agri-solutions provider, has launched Project Mamatha, a community-focused initiative aimed at transforming Anganwadi centres in the villages of Vakalapudi and Valasapakala near Kakinada.
As part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, the company is committed to improving early childhood education infrastructure and fostering nurturing spaces for young children and women in rural communities.

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Hypertension Cases Rising Rapidly Among Indians, Warn Experts

14 May 2026 | 10:39 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Medical experts on Thursday warned that cases of high blood pressure, or hypertension, are rising rapidly among Indians and described the condition as a “silent killer” and one of the leading causes of preventable deaths.

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BIACH&RI launches India’s first 240-slide digital pathology system

14 May 2026 | 10:37 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (BIACH&RI) on Thursday launched India’s first Roche Ventana DP 600 Digital Pathology System equipped with a 240-slide scanner, marking a major advancement in cancer diagnostics.

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Bengal: TMC MLA Dilip Mondal’s houses searched over ‘threat’ video, phones seized

14 May 2026 | 10:35 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) Police on Thursday conducted search operations at two residences of Trinamool Congress MLA Dilip Mondal in South 24 Parganas district in connection with alleged “provocative remarks and threats” directed at BJP workers in a purported viral video.

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HP: Dehra police crack two hit-and-run cases within 48 hours

14 May 2026 | 10:33 PM

Dharamshala, May 14 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, the Himachal Pradesh Police has solved two separate hit-and-run cases registered at Jawalamukhi Police Station within 48 hours, officials said on Thursday.

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CSIR-NGRI hosts nationwide roadshow on E-Tractor, E-Tiller on National Technology Day

14 May 2026 | 10:31 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) on Thursday hosted the Nationwide Roadshow on E-Tractor and E-Tiller, along with National Technology Day celebrations, highlighting the role of innovation in promoting sustainable and inclusive agriculture.

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TTD uges devotees to use online accommodation booking facilities in Tirupati

14 May 2026 | 10:30 PM

Tirupati, May 14 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Thursday said it has been providing accommodation and other essential facilities for devotees visiting Tirumala and Tirupati and urged pilgrims to make use of the online booking system for a transparent and convenient allotment process.

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NEET Paper Leak Case: Maharashtra Congress Raises Questions About Alleged Protection to “Big People”

14 May 2026 | 10:29 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) The Maharashtra unit of the Indian National Congress on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Modi government and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the ongoing NEET paper leak controversy, questioning whether influential individuals were allegedly being protected in the case.

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Bengal Govt planning to recruit 6,500 staff

14 May 2026 | 10:29 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) West Bengal's BJP government has moved swiftly to signal its focus on employment generation, with state minister Dilip Ghosh announcing that a plan was afoot to recruit around 6,500 employees shortly to address acute staff shortages in various departments.

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Campaigning banned within 100-metre radius of polling stations in Kangra civic polls

14 May 2026 | 10:29 PM

Dharamshala, May 14 (UNI) District Election Officer (Urban Local Bodies) and Deputy Commissioner Kangra, Hemraj Bairwa, has issued orders prohibiting all campaigning activities within a 100-metre radius of polling stations in view of the upcoming urban local body elections in the district.

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4 held with heroin, opium in Kohima

14 May 2026 | 10:27 PM

Dimapur, May 14 (UNI) Kohima police seized 302 grams of heroin and six kgs of opium in two separate places and arrested four persons, including a woman.

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Rubio may visit Kolkata towards month end

14 May 2026 | 10:20 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to visit Kolkata during his India tour later this month, according to reports emerging from American media and diplomatic circles.

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