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Andhra Pradesh becomes the first state in the country to pay gratuity to ASHA workers
GMR Aero Academy Kochi launches aviation training for transgender candidates under Project Pride
Kochi Infopark to open India’s first neurodiversity focused co-working space

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Fake medicine — Bengaluru Police uncover fake-medicine racket supplying life-saving drugs to around 90 hospitals; pharmacy owner arrested

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge. — Amid BJP protests over restrictions on Ganesha procession near mosque, Priyank Kharge urges cooperation with police

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Malaria — Andhra Pradesh malaria cases rise 27.9% as rains fuel disease concerns

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Pawan Kalyan — ‘Thank you, Keralam’: Pawan Kalyan, V.D. Satheesan exchange greetings as Andhra Dy CM concludes weeks-long stay in Keralam

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