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T.N. Assembly | Govt. withdraws contentious Private Universities (Amendment) Bill
Within a few days of the Bill being passed in the House last year amid opposition from the AIADMK and a few other parties, Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan had said the government would withdraw and review it
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A.P. Home Minister asks DGP to organise women police sports meet
All India Police South Zone T-20 Cricket Tournament begins at Mulapadu Andhra Cricket Association Stadium
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Spotlight | Sandalwood: An expensive fragrance
India was the world’s leading producer of sandalwood until the last century, but it was displaced by Australia. What led to this fall, and what does the recent Union Budget’s offering to collaborate with States to revive the sandalwood industry in India mean for farmers? Chetan B.C. explores.
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Telangana CM seeks assessment of AI-driven job displacement and investments in reskilling, job creation
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Two communities clash in Madhya Pradesh town, indulge in vandalism; police fire teargas shells
The incident occurred in Azad Chowk area of Sihora on Thursday (February 19, 2026) night, after which heavy police force was deployed there, he said
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Ailing 30-year-old female elephant undergoes treatment at Thalavadi
Farmers noticed the elephant lying in the field and alerted the Thalavadi Range Office under the Hasanur Forest Division
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Malayalam film world: Breaking conventions, finding new vistas
Malayalam cinema, now being discovered and garnering praise from the unlikeliest of places, became what it is today through multi-layered churns over the years, both within the industry and in the larger Kerala society.
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India AI Summit: Andhra Pradesh Government signs seven MoUs
Senior officials of GoAP and representatives of the organisations collaborating with the State for harnessing the power of quantum technologies and AI inked the facts
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J. Sivashanmugam Pillai: a tall leader of Tamil Nadu belonging to what was once known Depressed Classes
J. Sivashanmugam Pillai was the first Scheduled Caste member to become the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker in 1946. He was known for impartiality, with former CM Kamaraj saying, ‘Though a Congressman, he held the scales even.’ He demitted the office in 1955 to become Member of the UPSC and was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1962
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India-U.S. interim trade pact likely to be operationalised in April, says Piyush Goyal
He also said that India's free trade agreements (FTAs) with the U.K. and Oman are likely to be implemented in April. With New Zealand, the pact is expected to be implemented in September
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Five, including 15-year-old, booked under POCSO Act for alleged sexual abuse of girl in Kerala
Investigation began when girl’s family caught a poultry shop owner assaulting her at home. It was revealed that the girl had been exploited for about a year. Two have been arrested
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Murder case against YSRCP MLC: Supreme Court rules ‘clear nexus between power, Police’
The Supreme Court made the observation on the investigation of a 2022 murder case involving a Dalit youth against YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bhaskar
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PM Modi discusses potential of harnessing AI in agri, edu with CEOs of AI & deeptech startups
CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups presented their ideas and work at a roundtable meeting with the Prime Minister
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Kerala emerge champions at Postal Cultural meet in Mysuru
Karnataka Postal Circle was the runner-up at the five-day event held in Mysuru
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Defamation case: Rahul says case filed out of political malice; U.P. court fixes March 9 as next date of hearing
The case dates back to 2018 when local BJP leader Vijay Mishra had filed a defamation complaint against Mr. Gandhi
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Congress left borders open, leading to infiltration in Assam, alleges Amit Shah
Union Home Minister said the development of border villages of the country is a priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the programme is “a step towards achieving this goal”
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19kg of ganja found on Bengaluru-bound Tata-Yesvantpur Express near Arsikere in Karnataka
While the owner of the bag managed to evade arrest, authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to trace the origin of the consignment, and to identify the owner of the bag
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Helicopter rides inaugurated as part of Budanur Utsav in Mandya
This year’s Budanur Utsav, which is scheduled to be held on February 21 and 22, had been in a more unique and distinct manner compared to last year’s festivities
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