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Population of TN’s state animal Nilgiri Tahr rises: Survey

Chennai, Aug 5 (UNI) Hailed as mountain monarchs, the Nilgri Tahr, state animal of Tamil Nadu, has witnessed a significant rise in its population in the Western Ghats abutting Kerala, indicating the success of the conservation efforts of the state government.

From 1,031 animals in 2024, the number of the endangered wild goat species has gone up to 1,303 in 2025 reveals the Second Synchronised Survey, held in April this year. The report of the survey was released by Tamil Nadu Forest Minister RS Raja Kannappan in Chennai on Tuesday.
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Anganwadi centres key to children's future: Minister Seethakka

15 Jun 2026 | 4:43 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI): Telangana Women and Child Welfare Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Monday said Anganwadi centres are being developed as foundational educational institutions that play a vital role in shaping children's future.

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SW monsoon advances further into Telangana; heavy rain likely from June 18

15 Jun 2026 | 4:28 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) The Southwest Monsoon further advanced into some more parts of Telangana on Monday, besides covering the remaining parts of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and the West-Central Bay of Bengal, as well as parts of Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar, according to the Meteorological Centre.

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Three youths killed after bike crashes into stationary lorry in Andhra

15 Jun 2026 | 4:17 PM

Anantapur, June 15 (UNI): Three youths were killed as the bike that they were riding rammed a stationary lorry at Tadakalapalli village of Madakashira mandal in Sri Satya Sai district on Monday.

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Priyank Kharge writes to RSS chief, seeks funding details

15 Jun 2026 | 4:16 PM

Bengaluru, June 15 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has challenged the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to publicly disclose its legal status, finances, assets and tax compliance, asserting that no organisation, however influential, can remain beyond scrutiny in a constitutional democracy.

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Novartis launches first radioligand therapy in India

15 Jun 2026 | 4:13 PM

Bengaluru, June 15 (UNI) Novartis India on Monday announced the launch of Pluvicto (lutetium (177Lu) vipivotide tetraxetan), India's first regulatory authority-approved radioligand therapy for eligible patients with Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-positive prostate cancer.

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