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AP: Tiger remains elusive causing fear among residents in rural areas

06 Feb 2026 | 6:04 PM

Rajahmundry, Feb 6 (UNI) A tiger which strayed into the residential areas on the city outskirts six days ago, is still roaming free keeping local residents in the grip of fear.

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UoH invites applications for blended diploma programmes

06 Feb 2026 | 5:45 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 6 (UNI) The Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning (CDVL), University of Hyderabad (UoH), has invited applications for its one-year Diploma Programmes offered in blended mode.

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Telangana BJP unveils manifesto for municipal polls

06 Feb 2026 | 5:42 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 6 (UNI) Telangana BJP President N Ramachander Rao on Friday released the party’s manifesto for the upcoming municipal and corporation elections scheduled to be held on February 11.

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Congress, BRS failed urban Telangana; BJP only alternative: Ramchander Rao

06 Feb 2026 | 5:40 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 6 (UNI) BJP Telangana State President N Ramchander Rao on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and BRS, alleging that urban areas in the state were reeling under severe civic problems due to their misrule.

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PM to visit TN on March 1 for NDA poll rally in Madurai, Tiruparankundram temple visit on cards

06 Feb 2026 | 5:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 6 (UNI) With the political parties in Tamil Nadu girding up its loins as the key Assembly elections
few weeks away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Madurai on March 1 to attend a massive NDA
rally.

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PSB engages with SHGs in Chennai to promote financial inclusion, Women empowerment

06 Feb 2026 | 5:01 PM

Chennai, Feb 6 (UNI) Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) organised a Self Help Group (SHG) interaction
programme in Chennai aimed at strengthening engagement with women-led grassroots enterprises
and understanding the on-ground experiences of SHG members.

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Works taken up by WUAs will be exempted from GST: AP CM

06 Feb 2026 | 4:58 PM

Vijayawada, Feb 6 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urged the Water Users Associations (WUAs) to ensure that irrigation water reaches every acre of land.

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KTR targets Congress, BJP at Vemulawada municipal campaign

06 Feb 2026 | 4:33 PM

Rajanna Siricilla, Feb 6 (UNI) Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday launched a scathing attack on both the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP-led Central government, alleging that both had done injustice to the state.

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Centre releases funds to strengthen local bodies in Telangana: Kishan Reddy

06 Feb 2026 | 4:10 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 6 (UNI) union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Friday expressed happiness over the Central Government releasing funds for the strengthening of Gram Panchayats and local bodies in Telangana.

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Dugong population increases in TN

06 Feb 2026 | 4:07 PM

Chennai, Feb 6 (UNI) In what is seen as a big big news in wildlife conservation,
the Tamil Nadu government today said the Population estimation of Dugongs
undertaken by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in the state in collaboration
with the Forest Department, has estimated a total population of 270 dugongs
along the TN coast.

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Stalin launches Mitsubishi's AC, Compressors manufactring facility

06 Feb 2026 | 3:59 PM

Chennai, Feb 6 (UNI) In a big boost to industrial development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
M K Stalin on Friday inaugurated the Mitsubishi Electric India Private Limited's Room Air
Conditioners and Compressors manufacturing facility set up with an investment of
Rs 2,091 crore.

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(REOPEN) PEOPLE TN KARL MARX STATE UNVEILED TWO LAST CHENNAI

06 Feb 2026 | 3:52 PM

Later, in a social media post, Mr Stalin said "Installing Marx. Uninstalling
inequality. Chennai reaffirms red."
"The commanding statue of KarlMarx now stands at the Connemara Public
Library, Chennai", he said
"We draw strength from progressive ideas, no matter where they come from.

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(REOPEN) LAW TN VIJAY IT CASE TWO LAST CHENNAI

06 Feb 2026 | 3:23 PM

Finding no infirmity in the notice, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamurthy refused
to set aside the penalty imposed by the I-T Department since the actor had
disclosed his additional income and paid taxes only after a search and
seizure operation by the IT sleuths in September 2015.

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Change of Guard at ICG Region East

06 Feb 2026 | 3:20 PM

Chennai, Feb 6 (UNI) Inspector General Yoginder Dhaka on Friday took over
the helm of Coast Guard Region (East) from IG Datwinder Singh Saini at a
ceremonial parade held at Coast Guard Air Station Chenna.

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Kavitha slams BRS over ticket to anti-BC reservation petitioner

06 Feb 2026 | 2:40 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 6 (UNI) Telangana Jagruthi President Kalavakuntal Kavitha on Friday strongly criticised the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) for allotting a municipal election ticket to Buttangari Madhav Reddy, who had earlier filed a petition opposing the 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs).

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