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Kerala to collaborate with King’s College London on Parkinson’s research

09 Feb 2026 | 7:35 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9 (UNI) Kerala is set to collaborate with the UK-based King’s College London on advanced research into Parkinson’s disease, with a focus on strengthening international research partnerships and improving patient care.

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Fly91 commences Kochi operations, strengthens Agatti air link

09 Feb 2026 | 7:34 AM

Kochi, Feb 9 (UNI) Newly launched regional airline Fly91 commenced its operations from Kochi on Monday, with services on the Agatti–Kochi–Agatti sector, further strengthening air connectivity between the mainland and the Lakshadweep islands.

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Fog outlook forecast for Chennai Airport : Met office

09 Feb 2026 | 7:33 AM

Chennai, Feb 9 (UNI) With the extended Northeast monsoon having withdrawn despite which the Chennai city and
its neighnouring districts facing chilly weather conditions, especially in the morning hours, the Met office on Monday
predicted fog formation over the Chennai airport.

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Kerala International Folk Festival draws to a close on Feb 9

09 Feb 2026 | 7:33 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9 (UNI) The Kerala International Folk Festival, organised by the Kerala Folklore Academy, will conclude on Monday after five days of colourful cultural celebrations that brought together folk traditions from across the world and India, marked by seamless coordination and strong public participation.

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AP: Govt. urged to take precautions to check H5N1 Bird Flu outbreak

09 Feb 2026 | 1:06 AM

Vijayawada, Feb 8 (UNI) Dr. Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav, Chairman of the YSRCP NTR District Doctors Wing, has urged the government of Andhra Pradesh to take required precautionary measures to prevent the outbreak of H5Ni bird flu.

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Tirumala: TTD cop hands over gold chain to its owner

08 Feb 2026 | 10:43 PM

Tirumala, Feb 8 (UNI) In a swift action, the TTD cops handed over the lost chain of a devotee worth around Rs six lakh to its owner today.

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Encroachment Bid Foiled, HYDRAA saves public Asset worth ₹7 Cr in Sangareddy Dist.

08 Feb 2026 | 10:07 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 8 (UNI) In a swift enforcement action highlighting the government's push to protect public spaces, the HYDRAA on Sunday thwarted an alleged encroachment attempt on a designated park site in Chakrapuri Colony, Ameenpur Municipality, Sangareddy district.

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Encroachment Bid Foiled, HYDRAA saves public Asset worth ₹7 Cr in Sangareddy Dist.

08 Feb 2026 | 10:07 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 8 (UNI) In a swift enforcement action highlighting the government's push to protect public spaces, the HYDRAA on Sunday thwarted an alleged encroachment attempt on a designated park site in Chakrapuri Colony, Ameenpur Municipality, Sangareddy district.

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India–US deal threatens sovereignty, farmers: Siddaramaiah

08 Feb 2026 | 9:36 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 8 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday slammed the interim India–United States trade deal, warning that it threatens India's sovereignty and the livelihoods of farmers across the country.

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3-day Traimsika Metlotsavam commences in Tirumala

08 Feb 2026 | 9:30 PM

Tirumala, Feb 8 (UNI)Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Dasasahitya Project Special Officer P.R. Ananda Theerthacharyulu on Sunday said that chanting the holy names of Sri Venkateswara Swamy helps removing unrest in society.

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Mini aircraft crashes in Vijayapura, pilot and passenger ejected safely

08 Feb 2026 | 8:43 PM

Vijayapura, Feb 8 (UNI) A private mini aircraft crashed in Karnataka's Vijayapura district on Sunday, but both the pilot and passenger narrowly escaped unharmed, officials said.

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BJP demands release of CCTV footage of FSL fire incident

08 Feb 2026 | 8:41 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 8 (UNI) Echoing the BJP’s demand for an independent and impartial investigation into the fire accident at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), the party's official spokesperson and media in-charge N.V. Subhash on Sunday urged the Congress government to immediately release CCTV footage of the seizure room from the moment the fire broke out.

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Value addition key to fair prices, not just higher yields: Chouhan

08 Feb 2026 | 8:40 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 8 (UNI) Emphasising that higher yields alone do not guarantee fair prices for farmers, union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said value addition, processing and stronger market linkages were critical to ensuring remunerative returns for the farming community.

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Dr N Ramesan memorial lecture, book release at State Museum on Feb 9

08 Feb 2026 | 8:07 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 8 (UNI) The Department of Heritage, Government of Telangana, will organise the Dr N Ramesan Memorial Lecture and Book Release at the State Museum, Public Gardens, Hyderabad, on February 9.

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Neglect of environment will endanger human survivaL: Legislative Council Chairman Sukhender Reddy

08 Feb 2026 | 8:02 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 8 (UNI) Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy on Sunday warned that continued neglect of the environment would have dangerous consequences for the survival of the human race and called for the preservation of traditional agricultural practices to protect nature, soil fertility and human health.

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