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Disabled rights forum holds protest in Hyderabad, presents 49 demands to Govt

Disabled rights forum holds protest in Hyderabad, presents 49 demands to Govt

13 May 2025 | 5:43 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) The Telangana State Committee of the National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) staged a protest (dharna) in front of the Director of the Welfare Department of the Disabled in Hyderabad on Tuesday, demanding urgent resolution of several long-pending issues faced by people with disabilities across the state.

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American Center free summer STEM activities captivate students

American Center free summer STEM activities captivate students

13 May 2025 | 5:37 PM

Chennai, May 13 (UNI) The American Center at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai is buzzing
with students, as its free summer activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are witnessing active participation from young minds.
The sessions will go on until May 30, a release from U.S. Consulate General Chennai said on Tuesday.

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Four farm workers killed as mini-truck collides with lorry in AP

Four farm workers killed as mini-truck collides with lorry in AP

13 May 2025 | 5:23 PM

Narasaraopet (Andhra), May 13 (UNI) Four agriculture workers were killed and three others were injured when a mini-transport vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a lorry at Sivapuram village of Vinukonda mandal in Palnadu district on Tuesday.

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Two-day conference & Expo for cement industry in Hyderabad from May 15

Two-day conference & Expo for cement industry in Hyderabad from May 15

13 May 2025 | 4:54 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)- Green Business Centre( GBC) is set to host the 21st edition of Green Cementech 2025 Conference & Exposition on at HICC here from May 15 and 16.

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About 60 pc nurses in India are Keralites

About 60 pc nurses in India are Keralites

13 May 2025 | 4:26 PM

Kochi, May 13 (UNI) About 60 per cent of the nurses in India are Keralites, and almost 100 per cent of the nurses population at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi are Malayalees, according to an expert here on Tuesday.

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Thunderstorm with lightning, gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

13 May 2025 | 4:13 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speed ranging from 40-60 kmph are likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana during the next five days, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

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Southwest Monsoon advances into parts of South Bay of Bengal, Andaman sea: Met

13 May 2025 | 4:11 PM

Amaravati, May 13 (UNI) The Southwest Monsoon has advanced into parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the south Andaman Sea, the Nicobar Islands, and parts of the north Andaman Sea as on Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Centre.

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Man held for threatening PM Narendra Modi online

Man held for threatening PM Narendra Modi online

13 May 2025 | 4:07 PM

Bengaluru, May 13 (UNI) A man was arrested here for allegedly posting abusive content on Instagram targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Joint Commissioner of Police (East) Ramesh Banoth said on Tuesday.

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Pollachi sexual assault case : Mahila Court awards life term till death to all 9 accused

Pollachi sexual assault case : Mahila Court awards life term till death to all 9 accused

13 May 2025 | 3:45 PM

Chennai, May 13 (UNI) In a landmark ruling, all the nine accused were awarded life imprisonment
till death in the sensational Pollachi sexual assault case by a Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday.

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CSIR-IICT’s scientist awarded INSA distinguished Lecture Fellowship 2025

13 May 2025 | 3:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) Dr Surya Prakash Singh, Senior Principal Scientist at the CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, has been awarded the prestigious INSA Distinguished Lecture Fellowship for 2025 by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

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Tiranga Yatra across Karnataka from May 15: BJP

Tiranga Yatra across Karnataka from May 15: BJP

13 May 2025 | 2:57 PM

Bengaluru, May 13 (UNI) Senior BJP leaders R Ashoka and Dr CN Ashwathnarayan on Tuesday announced a series of yatras across Karnataka, including a Tiranga Yatra in Bengaluru on May 15, to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces and pay tribute to their exemplary service in defending the nation.

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Two steel bombs recovered in Kerala

Two steel bombs recovered in Kerala

13 May 2025 | 2:23 PM

Kannur, May 13 (UNI) The police on Tuesday seized two powerful steel bombs from a coconut plantation at Muliyathode near Panoor, after a raid conducted by the police following a tip- off.

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Sonu Nigam moves HC to quash FIR over concert remark

Sonu Nigam moves HC to quash FIR over concert remark

13 May 2025 | 2:03 PM

Bengaluru, May 13 (UNI) Playback singer Sonu Nigam has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking quashing of a First Information Report lodged against him for allegedly making objectionable remarks that purportedly hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community during a recent music concert in the city.

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BJP flays Kharge, defends Modi's leadership in Op Sindoor

13 May 2025 | 12:52 PM

Bengaluru, May 13 (UNI) Reacting to the recent criticism by Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge over the Centre's announcement of a pause to military operations, Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Tuesday accused the Congress of undermining India's strategic victory and military success, while also defending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm leadership in the matter.

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Telangana: ACB arrests DSP, Inspector in bribery case

13 May 2025 | 12:46 PM

Suryapet (Telangana), May 13 (UNI) Two senior police officers were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Telangana for demanding a bribe of ₹25 lakhs from a complainant, state police said on Tuesday. The bribe amount was reduced to ₹16 lakh.

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