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A.P. Chambers seeks Vande Bharat services to more destinations

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:15
Andhra Pradesh Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao submits representation to General Manager of the newly-constituted South Coast Railway Zone
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Government defends Farmer Discom proposal

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:12
Metering will not be introduced for agricultural consumers under the proposed model, says TGRPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Musharraf Ali Faruqui; the existing Telangana discoms were under severe financial stress, with accumulated losses reaching ₹69,741 crore by FY 2025 with the government departments alone reportedly owing ₹54,090 crore in outstanding arrears
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Supreme Court judgment issues guidelines to protect trafficked victims

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:12
The petition highlighting the lack of laws and protective mechanisms for young girls trafficked into prostitution was filed by the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Prajwala in 2004
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Kerala’s Pariyathukavu residents hope government intervention will put an end to eviction threat

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:58
Pariyathukavu, a settlement in Ernakulam district, occupied by seven Dalit families for decades, has become the epicentre of a socio-political controversy with attempts to evict the residents, who have been engaged in a prolonged legal battle to protect their homes. G. Ragesh visits the area to gauge the gravity of the situation as both the residents and the claimants of the land await anxiously for finality
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India-U.S. trade deal will be signed ‘over the next few weeks and months’: Sergio Gor

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:56
“Our current interim trade agreement is on the table for us to finalise, and that will unlock prosperity for both of our countries,” says the U.S. Ambassador to India
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Free power to farmers under threat: BRS

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:46
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Hectic parleys in Delhi over Ministry formation; CLP to meet today

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:45
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, on May 29, 2026, accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and asked him to continue as the caretaker chief minister till the next government is formed
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CCMB scientists identify rare gene behind Indian girl’s red hair

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:37
From this, researchers have provided fresh insight into the country’s complex genetic landscape by uncovering the role of the MC1R gene (melanocortin 1 receptor), a key regulator of skin and hair pigmentation.
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National Family Health Survey-6: Kerala leads in women’s obesity and NCD prevalence

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:36
Significant gains for State in immunisation coverage, child nutrition and maternal and child health
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Kerala government likely to form panel to carry out study on Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:07
A KIIFB director board meeting held on Friday decided to keep the agenda in abeyance so as to allow the government to decide its policy with respect to the institution
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State Forest Service trainees visit Auroville

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:00
A major highlight of the visit was a tour of the Araynya Forest, where the trainees learned extensively about the Auroville Green Service
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Hridaya Raju elected State president of A.P. Teachers Federation

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:00
The federation leaders demand that the government take an initiative to implement the common service rules for all teacher cadres under the new district system
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AIADMK rebel MLA C.Ve. Shanmugam visits Mailam constituency

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:57
Sources said supporters of Mr. Shanmugam, at a meeting, had urged him to continue working within the AIADMK
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Heat wave to ease from May 31 as rain likely in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:44
Temperatures may continue to hover around 45°C to 46°C on Saturday in several districts, while the IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during the weekend
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Over 90% of Indian babies born in hospitals, 87% of one-year-olds fully vaccinated: NFHS-6

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:42
Survey conducted in 2023-2024 found reduced stunting, severe wasting among young children, improvements in services and nutrition for pregnant women, progress towards universal vaccination
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