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Attendant arrested for abuse of women corpses in Bidar

06 Jun 2026 | 6:40 PM

Bidar, June 6 (UNI) In a deeply disturbing and shocking case that has triggered outrage in Karnataka’s Bidar district, a hospital morgue attendant has been arrested for allegedly stripping the bodies of deceased women and taking obscene photographs on his mobile phone inside a government teaching hospital mortuary.

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AP: Importance of Chlorination to Ensure Water Safety Emphasized

06 Jun 2026 | 6:14 PM

Vijayawada, June 6 (UNI) Officer on Special Duty to the Deputy Chief Minister and Additional Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh, K Venkata Krishna, has emphasized the need for habitation-specific action plans and stronger convergence across all levels of implementation, stating ‘every habitation needs a clear roadmap for safe drinking water.

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Union Environ Ministry, NBA launch world’s first ever dedicated Voluntary Certification scheme under Biological Diversity Act

06 Jun 2026 | 6:11 PM

Chennai, June 6 (UNI) The union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Quality Council of India (QCI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India, on Saturday launched the world's first ever dedicated Voluntary Certification Scheme for Incentivization of Access and Benefit Sharing (VCS-I-ABS) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

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72,956 students from Telangana to appear for NEET-UG re-examination on June 21

06 Jun 2026 | 6:01 PM

Hyderabad, Jun 6 (UNI) As many as 72,956 students are expected to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG re-examination at 208 centres across 24 cities in Telangana on June 21.

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Surjewala puts BJP on notice, dismisses Reddy resignation row

06 Jun 2026 | 4:44 PM

Bengaluru, June 6 (UNI) AICC national general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday moved to quell speculation surrounding the reported resignation of senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, asserting that the veteran leader continues to remain an "asset" of the Congress party and has withdrawn his resignation following discussions with the top leadership.

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Air Force Station Jalahalli hosts Passing Out Parade of 3,146 Agniveervayus

06 Jun 2026 | 4:33 PM

Bengaluru, June 6 (UNI) The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the seventh batch of Agniveervayu Trainees (AGVT) Intake 01/2026, comprising both men and women, was held with ceremonial splendour at Air Force Station Jalahalli on Saturday.

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Rahul Gandhi absent as governance takes a back seat in Karnataka: BJP

06 Jun 2026 | 4:06 PM

Bengaluru, June 6 (UNI) The political narrative in Karnataka sharpened further on Saturday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a fresh attack on the Congress leadership, alleging that "governance has taken a back seat, while Rahul Gandhi remains conspicuously absent from the crisis," as tensions continue to mount over administration, fiscal management and internal party dynamics in the state.

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GTM 2026 facilitates over 60,000 B2B meetings, boosts Kerala tourism

06 Jun 2026 | 3:52 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (UNI) The second edition of the Global Travel Market (GTM) 2026 concluded in the state capital, recording more than 60,000 business-to-business (B2B) meetings and providing a major boost to Kerala's tourism and hospitality sector.

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Sudanese passenger admitted in Hyderabad tests negative for Ebola

06 Jun 2026 | 3:41 PM

Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI): A Sudanese passenger, who was admitted to the Ebola isolation ward at state-run Gandhi Hospital after being identified as a suspected Ebola case, has tested negative for the virus, hospital authorities said on Saturday.

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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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