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Imperial College launches India Connect Fund

21 May 2025 | 6:39 PM

Bengaluru, May 21 (UNI) In a landmark move to deepen Indo-UK scientific cooperation, Imperial College London on Tuesday launched the India Connect Fund, a major new initiative that will support up to 25 joint research projects annually with Indian institutions in frontier areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum science, biotechnology, and clean energy.

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Stalin to attend Niti Aayog meet in Delhi, slams EPS for attributing motives

21 May 2025 | 6:33 PM

Chennai, May 21 (UNI) After boycotting the last meeting citing neglect of
the State by the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister will be visiting Delhi
to take part in the Niti Aayog meeting on May 24, even as he slammed
Opposition AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami attributing motives
to the visit.

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AP: CPI statewide stir on June 2 for housing for poor

21 May 2025 | 6:31 PM

Kakinada, May 21(UNI) CPI state executive member Thatipaka Madhu said their party would launch a state-wide agitation on June 2, demanding homestead land for the poorer sections and sanctioning of Rs.5 lakh for the construction of houses.

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Telangana BJP slams CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks on national security

21 May 2025 | 6:24 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (UNI) BJP Legislative Party leader Eleti Maheshwar Reddy strongly condemned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s remarks, alleging that the Modi-led central government yielded to pressure from former US President Donald Trump in its response to Pakistan.

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STAR Hospitals launches next-gen robotic surgery system for joint replacements in Hyderabad

21 May 2025 | 6:20 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (UNI) STAR Hospitals, Nanakramguda, has launched a cutting-edge New-Gen Robotic Surgery System for joint replacement, marking a major advancement in orthopaedic care.

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Apollo Spectra Hosp launches advanced Rafaelo procedure for treating haemorrhoids

21 May 2025 | 6:00 PM

Chennai May 21 (UNI) The Chennai-based Apollo Spectra Hospital on Wednsday
announced the launch of revolutionary Rafaelo Procedure (Radiofrequency Ablation
of Haemorrhoids under Local Anaesthesia) for treating piles.

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KTR facilitates release of six Telangana youth from Malaysian jail

21 May 2025 | 5:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) facilitated the release of six men from Telangana who were jailed in Malaysia under arms-related charges.

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Heavy rain likely in South Coastal AP, Rayalaseema in next 48 hours: Met

21 May 2025 | 5:39 PM

Amaravati, May 21 (UNI) Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during the next 48 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

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Southwest monsoon advances further; onset over Kerala likely in 3–4 days: Met

21 May 2025 | 5:27 PM

Amaravati, May 21 (UNI) The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into additional parts of the south Arabian Sea, Maldives and Comorin area, south Bay of Bengal, central Bay of Bengal, and parts of the northeast Bay of Bengal, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

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Southwest monsoon advances further; onset over Kerala likely in 3–4 days: Met

21 May 2025 | 5:25 PM

Amaravati, May 21 (UNI) The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into additional parts of the south Arabian Sea, Maldives and Comorin area, south Bay of Bengal, central Bay of Bengal, and parts of the northeast Bay of Bengal, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

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Fire breaks out in Finance Department office, Nidhi Bhavan

21 May 2025 | 5:23 PM

Vijayawada, May 21 (UNI) Fire broke out in the Finance Department head office, Nidhi Bhavan, located in Mangalagiri near here on Wednesday.

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AP: Aim is to involve 2 crore people in Yoga across Andhra Pradesh: CM

AP: Aim is to involve 2 crore people in Yoga across Andhra Pradesh: CM

21 May 2025 | 4:57 PM

Vijayawada, May 21 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that a special campaign titled ‘YogAndhra-2025’ will be held for one month starting May 21 across the State and on June 21, a mega event involving 5 lakh people will take place in Visakhapatnam in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate.

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Crimes against Dalits rise under CPM rule in Kerala: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Crimes against Dalits rise under CPM rule in Kerala: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

21 May 2025 | 4:26 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (UNI) Over the past 9 years, there has been a sharp rise in crimes against Dalit communities under the rule of CPI(M)-led Pinarayi Vijayan Government in Kerala, State BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.

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Quran burning probe sparks BJP's warning in Belagavi

21 May 2025 | 4:21 PM

Belagavi, May 21 (UNI) Allegations of police brutality in connection with the reported Quran burning incident in Santi Bastwad village have sparked political outcry and street protests in Belagavi, with BJP leader Sanjay Patil accusing law enforcement authorities of targeting innocent youths and warning of a statewide agitation if justice is not served.

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CM Revanth Reddy directs officials to stay vigilant amid heavy rains in Telangana

CM Revanth Reddy directs officials to stay vigilant amid heavy rains in Telangana

21 May 2025 | 4:18 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials across the state to remain on high alert as Hyderabad and several other districts continue to receive heavy rainfall.

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