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Chennais Amirta inks MoU with Malaysian Association of Hotels to expand global career opportunities

06 Jun 2026 | 3:26 PM

Chennai, June 6 (UNI) In a significant step towards enhancing international career pathways for hospitality students, Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions (CAGI) on Saturday signed a MoU with the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), one of Malaysia's most influential hospitality bodies representing over 1,100 hotels across the country.

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More setback as desertions continue in AIADMK, four ex-Ministers, former MLAs quit party, joins TVK of Vijay

06 Jun 2026 | 3:17 PM

Chennai, June 6 (UNI) Having slid to a distant third for the first time in its history in the recent elections adding to the long list of successive poll debacles, desertions continued in the opposition AIADMK in Tamil Nadu with four former Ministers, all popular faces, and ex-MLAs quitting the party and joining the ruling TVK of Chief Minister Vijay on Saturday.

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Telangana Governor flags off relief vehicle for monsoon aid distribution

06 Jun 2026 | 3:10 PM

Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI): Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday flagged off a vehicle carrying relief materials for distribution among needy people during the rainy season at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad.

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CBI arrests Proclaimed Offender in Rs 2.01 cr bank fraud case

06 Jun 2026 | 2:45 PM

Chennai, June 6 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a proclaimed offender who has been absconding for the past more than 15 years, in connection with a Rs 2.01 crore 2010 bank fraud case.

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Karnataka CM extends olive branch to PM Modi amid political sparring

06 Jun 2026 | 2:38 PM

Bengaluru, June 6 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday sought to lower the political temperature between the Centre and the state government, saying both sides should work together for development rather than indulge in political confrontation.

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Kerala aims Carbon Neutrality by 2050

06 Jun 2026 | 1:02 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (UNI) Kerala aims to become a carbon-neutral state by 2050, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has said, reaffirming the government's commitment to integrating environmental protection and climate change mitigation into all development initiatives.

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Hyd: Illegal sale of active pharmaceutical ingredients busted in Kukatpally

06 Jun 2026 | 1:00 PM

Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI) The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, has busted alleged unauthorized sale of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) during joint raids conducted with the Prohibition and Excise Department at Prashanthi Nagar, Kukatpally, in the city.

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Murinakatte demolition triggers massive protest by Hindu organisations

06 Jun 2026 | 12:50 PM

Mangaluru, June 6 (UNI) Tension simmered in Dakshina Kannada on Saturday as several Hindu organisations took out a massive protest march against the demolition of a structure at Murinakatte, accusing the authorities of acting in a manner that hurt religious sentiments and demanding immediate corrective measures.

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AIMIM Prez Owaisi questions linking of welfare benefits to voter list in West Bengal

06 Jun 2026 | 12:38 PM

Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday criticised the West Bengal government over reports that public distribution system (PDS) ration and other welfare benefits are being linked to the voter list following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

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Strict action against fake news, provocative social media posts: Kharge

06 Jun 2026 | 12:35 PM

Bengaluru, June 6 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday issued a stern warning against the spread of hate and provocative content on social media, saying no one would be spared if found violating the law and strict action would be taken irrespective of status or influence.

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Anjuman-e-Islam demands cabinet berth for Zameer in Karnataka Ministry

06 Jun 2026 | 12:31 PM

Dharwad, June 6 (UNI) Mounting pressure on the Congress government over minority representation, Anjuman-e-Islam on Saturday demanded a cabinet berth for senior Congress leader BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan and called for greater representation of Muslims in the Karnataka ministry.

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Everything resolved: DK Shivakumar quells rift rumours after meeting with Ramalinga Reddy

06 Jun 2026 | 12:23 PM

Bengaluru, June 6 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday moved swiftly to stamp out speculation of a rift within the state cabinet, declaring that "everything has been resolved" after a marathon meeting with senior Congress leader and Minister R Ramalinga Reddy.

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TN Nilgiri Tahr population is 1,364, record 4.68 pc increase : Survey report

06 Jun 2026 | 11:01 AM

Chennai, June 6 (UNI) The total population of Nilgiri Tahr is estimated at 1,364 in Tamil Nadu which indicated a 4.68% increase over the last year.

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393 Bird species associated with wetland ecosystem recorded in TN during survey

06 Jun 2026 | 10:51 AM

Chennai, June 6 (UNI) The first synchorised wetland and terrestrial bird surveys in Tamil Nadu has recorded a total of 393 and 391 bird species respectively with an overall direct population count of 6,01,348 and 2,24,801 birds.

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51 species belonging to 5 families identified in first raptor assessment in TN

06 Jun 2026 | 10:40 AM

Chennai, June 6 (UNI) A total of 51 species belonging to five families were identified in the first comprehensive state-wide raptor assessment across all divisions in Tamil Nadu.

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