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Karnataka Cong MLA questions Op Sindoor’s effectiveness

16 May 2025 | 1:06 PM

Bengaluru, May 16 (UNI) Karnataka Congress MLA Kothur Manjunath has stirred a controversy by casting doubts over the effectiveness of Operation Sindoor which targeted terrorist hubs and military infrastructure in Pakistan.

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Karnataka minister backs security forces, distances from MLA's remarks

16 May 2025 | 1:00 PM

Bengaluru, May 16 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Friday reiterated the state’s commitment to national security and backed the Centre’s counter-terrorism efforts, even as Congress MLA Kothur Manjunath sparked a row by questioning the effectiveness of Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military action targeting terror camps in Pakistan.

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Kerala: Police register 74 cases, arrest 84 in raid

Kerala: Police register 74 cases, arrest 84 in raid

16 May 2025 | 12:45 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (UNI) Kerala Police arrested 80 persons and registered 79 cases as part of its 'Operation D-Hunt,' a special raid to curb drug-peddling across the state.

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Six crew members rescued after cargo vessel sinks off Mangaluru coast

Six crew members rescued after cargo vessel sinks off Mangaluru coast

16 May 2025 | 11:45 AM

Mangaluru, May 16 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued six crew members of the cargo vessel MSV SALAMATH, which sank in the early hours of May 14, approximately 60 to 70 nautical miles southwest of Mangaluru, an official statement said on Friday.

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NSA offers 100 software courses to 1 lakh unemployed youths

NSA offers 100 software courses to 1 lakh unemployed youths

16 May 2025 | 11:00 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (UNI) The National Skill Academy (NSA) offers 100 latest computer software skill courses to 1 lakh students and unemployed youth through online mode.

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Foreign currency worth Rs 44.40 lakh seized from Cochin Airport

Foreign currency worth Rs 44.40 lakh seized from Cochin Airport

16 May 2025 | 10:50 AM

Kochi, May 16 (UNI) In a significant operation, the officials of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) intercepted a major attempt at smuggling foreign currency at Cochin International Airport on the night of May 15, 2025.

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Pak national denied entry at Karwar Port

Pak national denied entry at Karwar Port

16 May 2025 | 10:46 AM

Karwar, May 16 (UNI) A Pakistani citizen aboard an Iraqi commercial cargo vessel was denied entry into India after the ship docked at Karwar Port earlier this week, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Coastal Security Police (CSP) officials said on Friday.

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South Indian Bank records net profit of Rs 1302.88 cr in FY 24-25

South Indian Bank records net profit of Rs 1302.88 cr in FY 24-25

16 May 2025 | 10:21 AM

Kochi, May 16 (UNI) South Indian Bank (SIB) has declared a net profit of Rs 1302.88 crore for FY 24-25, registering a growth of 21.75% compared to Rs 1070.08 crore in FY 23-24.

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Foreign currency worth over Rs 44 lakh seized from Cochin airport

16 May 2025 | 10:16 AM

Kochi, May 16 (UNI) Officials of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) intercepted a major attempt at smuggling foreign currency at Cochin International Airport on Thursday night.

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Trivandrum Airport ends ties with China's 'DragonPass' providing airport lounge access service

Trivandrum Airport ends ties with China's 'DragonPass' providing airport lounge access service

16 May 2025 | 9:23 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (UNI) The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), managed by Adani Group has terminated its partnership with Chinese company 'DragonPass,' a platform providing airport lounge access services.

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Vimal NegI death case: Janjatiya Nyay Manch threatens legal action

16 May 2025 | 3:30 AM

Shimla, May 15 (UNI) The Janjatiya Nyay Manch on Thursday threatened to approach the High Court after being denied access to a government panel report on the mysterious death of former Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Chief Engineer Vimal Negi nearly two months back. Negi's body was recovered from Bhakra Dam,Addressing a press conference in Shimla - retired Captain Rajinder Singh Negi, maternal uncle of the deceased officer - alleged that the state government is shielding the real culprits.

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Hyderabad: North Zone Task force raids brothel in Secunderabad; hold organizer from West Bengal

16 May 2025 | 3:25 AM

Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) The sleuths of the Commissioner’s Task Force, North Zone Team, Hyderabad City, along with Gopalapuram Police and Women Staff have conducted raids on brothel house here and arrested three, including a organizer from West Bengal and Bangladeshi female sex workers supplier, and rescued two victims, a police release said here on Thursday.

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Hyd: Police arrests two involved in tampering passports, Visas

16 May 2025 | 3:04 AM

Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) Police have arrested two persons allegedly involved in tampering passports and Gulf Visas, a police release said here on Thursday.

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Hyd: TGCSB to strengthen cybersecurity posture of Telangana Police

16 May 2025 | 2:57 AM

Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) here on Thursday signed a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking a major step forward in strengthening the cybersecurity posture of the Telangana Police.

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Tirumala: NRI devotee donates Rs 1.40 Cr to various TTD-run trusts

16 May 2025 | 2:54 AM

Tirumala, May 15 (UNI) An NRI from Boston, USA, Anand Mohan Bhagavatula, donated over Rs. 1.40 crore to various trusts of TTD here on Thursday.

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