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2/27/2025, 4:58:46 AM

Despite fearing for their lives, #SLBCTunnel workers in #Telangana face a grim choice: abandon the job or risk death by re-entering. As rescue ops continue for 8 trapped men, workers reveal why they refuse to return. Read the Ground Report: https://thesouthfirst.com/telangana/ground-report-caught-between-survival-and-desperation-workers-refuse-to-re-enter-slbc-tunnel/

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2/26/2025, 3:05:46 PM

‘Conversation about life and the pursuits of happiness’: Shashi Tharoor dismisses podcast controversy Tharoor's remarks on Kerala Congress leadership and hinting at having options beyond the party reportedly sparked internal discord within Indian National Congress - Kerala. https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/conversation-about-life-and-the-pursuits-of-happiness-shashi-tharoor-dismisses-podcast-controversy/

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2/27/2025, 6:43:45 AM

Coastal #Kerala comes to a standstill as fishers’ unions protest Kollam sea mining Fishing harbours, fish landing centres, and fish transport have halted amid a statewide hartal, with protest meetings held throughout Thursday. https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/fishers-unions-hartal-across-coastal-kerala-to-protest-proposed-kollam-sea-mining/

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2/27/2025, 5:18:52 AM

Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy says rescue operations at #Telangana's SLBC tunnel will be completed in two days. While 42 workers escaped, 8 remain trapped. A new strategy aims to speed up efforts whThe minister says ale minimizing risk, says the minister. https://thesouthfirst.com/telangana/slbc-tunnel-rescue-to-be-done-in-two-days-minister-uttam-kumar-reddy/

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2/26/2025, 2:08:00 PM

Should we pay more for water? Konarak Meters MD Raghunandan SP argues that pricing impacts how we value and conserve water. Just like electricity, higher costs could drive mindful usage. Watch the full episode of #LetsTalkWater this Sunday at 3 PM with Nolan Pinto https://youtube.com/shorts/ryEFgdf3iYI?feature=share

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2/27/2025, 5:46:01 AM

Does taking a dip in #MahaKumbh make people sick? Public and doctors' social media posts claim returning pilgrims are falling ill with respiratory, GI, and skin infections. South First spoke to doctors to verify the truth. https://thesouthfirst.com/health/is-taking-a-dip-in-maha-kumbh-really-making-people-sick/

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2/27/2025, 8:11:42 AM

"I’m my father’s daughter": Murdered #Telangana activist’s family vows justice Rajalingamurthy was brutally murdered on 19 Feb, a day before a key Telangana HC hearing in a case against ex-CM KCR. His family pledges to continue his fight. https://thesouthfirst.com/telangana/im-my-fathers-daughter-murdered-telangana-activists-family-vows-to-fight-for-justice/

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2/27/2025, 7:36:14 AM

Antony Perumbavoor deletes Facebook post against Suresh Kumar The move comes after the #Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce on Monday, 24 February, warned of action against Antony Perumbavoor if he does not remove his Facebook. https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/antony-perumbavoor-deletes-facebook-post-against-suresh-kumar/

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2/26/2025, 2:49:00 PM

‘Constant negativity toward #Karnataka’: Minister Priyank Kharge slams Mohandas Pai over #Bengaluru infra criticism Highlighting Bengaluru’s contributions to the Centre’s exchequer, Kharge questioned the lack of fair tax devolution in return. https://thesouthfirst.com/karnataka/constant-negativity-toward-karnataka-minister-priyank-kharge-slams-mohandas-pai-over-bengaluru-infra-criticism/

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2/26/2025, 1:11:03 PM

Praveen Aditya Takes Charge as Andhra Pradesh FiberNet MD Former APMB CEO Praveen Aditya replaces K Dinesh Kumar as the new MD of #AndhraPradesh FiberNet. His appointment follows GV Reddy’s resignation over lack of party support for company reforms. https://thesouthfirst.com/andhrapradesh/praveen-aditya-appointed-new-managing-director-of-andhra-pradesh-fibernet/