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Cuddalore-Puducherry administrations hold inter-State coordination meeting ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
The joint meeting was chaired by Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar and Puducherry Collector A. Kulothungan.
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Only ‘double engine’ government can bring ‘bullet speed growth’ to Tamil Nadu: Chandrababu Naidu
Comparing Chennai with other cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Mr. Naidu said the growth of Chennai had stagnated. According to him, the present facilities at Chennai airport are no match for those available at the Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports.
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DMK, Congress have betrayed women and the country: Chandrababu Naidu
Mr. Naidu said he had been fighting for higher reservation for women for the last three decades. Mr. Modi, he claimed, wanted to implement it in the 2029 elections, and so, he announced a 50% increase in seats for all States. Women are aspiring and are waiting for this for so long.
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Andhra Pradesh to spend ₹30 crore on canal, tank revival in Srikakulam under Jaladhara
The work will cover silt removal, bund strengthening and tank-to-tank flow, and is expected to irrigate about 30,000 acres
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Shivamogga Rangayana adapts Bolwar’s magnum opus Swatantryada Ota for theatre
Karnataka government earmarked ₹1 crore for the production of the play based on Bolwar’s novel
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Students will have to be given only marks for SSLC third language for this year: Karnataka High Court
Any proposal for awarding grades for third language could be considered only from the next academic year as per law, states HC
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Former Rajya Sabha member Dr. Gopalrao Patil passes away
He served as a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP between 1994 and 2000
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Vinay Kulkarni murder case: Special court castigates three police officers for false testimony against Karnataka Congress MLA
Three police officers openly admitted to tendering “false evidence” under oath before the magistrate in the murder case
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Delhi HC directs expeditious decision on visa plea by Moin Qureshi's daughter
The Delhi High Court passed the order on a 2019 petition by Ms. Pernia Qureshi, a U.S. citizen, against the Centre’s decision to revoke her Person of Indian Origin status
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Higher the alcohol content in your drink, more you will pay in Karnataka
Karnataka moves towards a new ‘Alcohol in Beverage’ (AIB) policy with respect to excise taxation
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Telangana 2026 summer temperature tracker; highest temperature of 43.4°C on April 20
Thunderstorms were forecast in 20 Telangana districts for Tuesday (April 21, 2026)
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Hyderabad 2026 summer temperature tracker | Maximum temperature 41.6°C on April 20
The maximum temperature in urban Telangana crossed 43°C on April 16, 2026
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Watch: Mohan Bhagwat: Anyone knowing Sanskrit can pick up any local language faster
Describing Sanskrit as a vital link among the India’s diverse linguistic traditions and a gateway to the country’s civilisational heritage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday (April 20, 2026) called for expanding the use of the ancient language across the country.
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Gujarat cops bust inter-state child trafficking racket, kingpin held in Telangana
The police said the gang would obtain newborn babies within 24 to 48 hours of birth and sell them at high prices. They found that the gang had sold two children each from Gujarat and Maharashtra, three from Telangana, and one from Delhi
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Tamil Nadu election 2026: On final day of campaign, Vijay says he won’t yield to ‘anti-people fascist forces’
In a statement addressing the people of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Vijay alleged that from the very day he entered politics, the DMK and the BJP had been exerting enormous pressure on him.
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Living with the Mughals: a legacy that endures despite erasure
April 21, 2026 marks five centuries since the decisive Battle of Panipat which led to the founding of the Mughal empire in the Indian subcontinent. Memory, monument and everyday language carry forward a contested inheritance that refuses to fade
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Explosive thrown at house of Congress booth agent’s family at Payyannur in Kerala; no damage reported
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Air Arabia flight from Abu Dhabi lands safely in Thiruvananthapuram after suspected bird strike
Despite the suspected bird hit, the crew continued the flight in accordance with standard safety procedures. The aircraft completed its journey without incident and landed safely in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala
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BJP used women as a shield to push through delimitation: Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal
The govt. wanted to divide the INDIA alliance and deploy their usual tactics to push through the Constitution Amendment Bill but they had not anticipated the unity in the alliance which is why they appear rattled, the Congress leader says; the next Kerala CM will be chosen in a democratic fashion, says Mr. Venugopal, who played the role of a troubleshooter during the Assembly election campaign
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