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Narayan Health achieves longest CAR T-cell remission in South India

18 Jun 2025 | 1:36 PM

Bengaluru, June 18 (UNI) In a landmark achievement in cancer care, three patients treated with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy for relapsed follicular lymphoma at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, have completed three years of remission, making this one of the longest-documented survivals post-CAR T therapy in South India.

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'Pardon My French' bookshelf launching on June 19

18 Jun 2025 | 1:25 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (UNI) 'Pardon My French' bookshelf will be launched with a literary conversation between Lok Sabha member Dr Shashi Tharoor and Dr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, here on June 19.

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Vivek assumes charge as Telangana Labour and Mining Minister, vows to uplift workers and strengthen skill development

18 Jun 2025 | 1:21 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) Vivek Venkataswamy formally assumed charge as Telangana’s Minister for Labour, Employment, Training, Factories, Mining and Geology at the State Secretariat on Wednesday.

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Axis Bank collaborates with boAt and Mastercard

18 Jun 2025 | 1:15 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (UNI) Private sector lender Axis Bank on Wednesday said that it has collaborated with boAt and Mastercard to seamlessly integrate tap & pay NFC enabled payments for its newly launched ‘Wave Fortune’, a cutting-edge smartwatch. Priced competitively at Rs 3,299 ( Rs 2,599 during special offers).

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Shivakumar appeals for obeying court orders on Thug life

Shivakumar appeals for obeying court orders on Thug life

18 Jun 2025 | 12:50 PM

Bengaluru, June 18 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday made an appeal to pro‑Kannada groups and activists to abide by the Supreme Court’s ruling on the screening of Kamal Haasan’s film 'Thug Life in the state, emphasizing that no one should resort to vigilante actions.

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Three top Maoists killed in Andhra encounter

Three top Maoists killed in Andhra encounter

18 Jun 2025 | 12:48 PM

Paderu (Andhra Pradesh), June 18 (UNI) Three top-ranked Maoists, including central committee Member Gajarla Ravi alias Uday were killed in a fierce encounter with the Greyhounds personnel at Rampachodavaram village early on Wednesday.

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Police to act tough on unlawful protests over 'Thug Life' release

Police to act tough on unlawful protests over 'Thug Life' release

18 Jun 2025 | 12:45 PM

Bengaluru, June 18 (UNI) The Bengaluru Police on Wednesday issued a formal notice to the Karnataka Rakshna Vedike (KRV), stating that the Kamal Haasan-starrer film 'Thug Life' will be released in Karnataka as scheduled, in accordance with the recent directions of the Supreme Court.

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BJP to meet Governor over RCB stampede tragedy

BJP to meet Governor over RCB stampede tragedy

18 Jun 2025 | 12:39 PM

Bengaluru, June 18 (UNI) The BJP on Wednesday said it will soon meet Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to seek action against the Congress government over the stampede tragedy during the RCB victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives.

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Telangana Agriculture Minister listens to public grievances at face-to-face programme

18 Jun 2025 | 12:32 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) – Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao actively participated in the Ministers' Face-to-Face programme held at Gandhi Bhavan on Wednesday.

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Tomato Price Crash: Farmers dump produce in Mysuru

18 Jun 2025 | 12:26 PM

Mysuru, June 18 (UNI) In a distressing development that underscores the volatility in agricultural markets, scores of tomato farmers in Mysuru dumped their produce in heaps at the Bannimantap APMC yard on Wednesday, following a drastic fall in wholesale prices.

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Suspected hydraulic trouble halts F-35B British Fighter

Suspected hydraulic trouble halts F-35B British Fighter

18 Jun 2025 | 9:28 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (UNI) The F-35 British Royal Navy fighter, which made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of June 14, remains grounded following suspected issues with its hydraulic system.

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Kerala aims to complete 'antibiotic literacy' by Dec-2025

18 Jun 2025 | 8:52 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (UNI) As part of preventing the overuse of antibiotics, Kerala aims to achieve complete antibiotic literacy by December 2025 in the state.

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Minister Seethakka sets monthly targets for Panchayati Raj Dept

Minister Seethakka sets monthly targets for Panchayati Raj Dept

18 Jun 2025 | 8:09 AM

Hyderabad, June 17 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Dr Dhanasari Anasuya Seethakka, on Tuesday directed officials of the department to set monthly targets and work systematically towards their achievement to ensure the timely implementation of development and welfare activities.

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AP: ‘Thalliki Vandanam’ comes as a boon to mothers: Raghuram

18 Jun 2025 | 1:23 AM

Vijayawada, June 17 (UNI) Telugu Desam party NTR District President, Nettu Raghuram, said on Tuesday that the ‘Thalliki Vandanam’ scheme has come as a boon to the mothers of students in the State and money is being credited into their accounts.

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