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VITU, Gleneagles Hosp inks MoU for AI-driven neuroscience innovation

22 May 2025 | 3:59 PM

Chennai, May 22 (UNI) In a major step aimed at transforming India’s healthcare ecosystem, the
Vellore Institute of Technology University (VITU) and the Gleneagles Hospital Chennai signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to collaborate on research and innovation
at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Neurosciences.

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About 7.85 lakh birds belonging to 798 species counted in Wetland, Terrestrial Bird census in TN

22 May 2025 | 3:49 PM

Chennai, May 22 (UNI) About 7.85 lakh birds belonging to 798 species
were counted in Wetland and Terrestrial Bird census in Tamil Nadu, the
Forest Department announced on Thursday.

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BJP wants youth as Gau Rakshaks, not employed: Priyank Kharge

BJP wants youth as Gau Rakshaks, not employed: Priyank Kharge

22 May 2025 | 3:40 PM

Bengaluru, May 22 (UNI) In a sharp political attack, Karnataka Minister and senior Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Thursday accused BJP of trying to divert the nation’s attention from employment and economic development by encouraging youth to become 'gau rakshaks' (cow vigilantes) and 'dharm rakshaks' (custodians of religion) instead of providing real job opportunities.

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Dr Parameshwara silent as Rs 40L financial misuse allegation emerges

Dr Parameshwara silent as Rs 40L financial misuse allegation emerges

22 May 2025 | 3:13 PM

Bengaluru, May 22 (UNI) An explosive allegation has emerged in the midst of Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on institutions run by Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara’s trust, with a press release claiming that the trust has made a payment of ₹40 lakh towards the credit card bill of Ranya Rao, allegedly on the instructions of an influential individual.

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PM Modi inaugurates 13 upgraded Amrit Railway stations in SRly

PM Modi inaugurates 13 upgraded Amrit Railway stations in SRly

22 May 2025 | 2:40 PM

Chennai, May 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate 13 Amrit Stations coming
under the Southern Railway on Thursday.

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TN Fin Min urges RBI to withdraw new restrictions on gold loans

TN Fin Min urges RBI to withdraw new restrictions on gold loans

22 May 2025 | 2:09 PM

Chennai, May 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on
Thursday said the nine rigid guidelines imposed by RBI on gold loans was deeply
insensitive and urged it to withdraw the new restrictions as it would grvely affect
the poor nd middle class who depend on such loans during emergencies.

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Joshi highlights Pak's terror support amid outreach

Joshi highlights Pak's terror support amid outreach

22 May 2025 | 11:27 AM

Hubballi, May 22 (UNI) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday clarified that India's anti-terror outreach to various countries is not solely about "Operation Sindoor" but addresses Pakistan's ongoing role in supporting terrorism.

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K'taka gets highest railway budget in decade: Joshi

K'taka gets highest railway budget in decade: Joshi

22 May 2025 | 10:54 AM

Hubballi, May 22 (UNI) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that more than 100 railway stations and various railway development projects across the country are being inaugurated on Thursday, including four in Karnataka such as Dharwad.

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Congress blames PM for raids on Dr Parameshwara

Congress blames PM for raids on Dr Parameshwara

22 May 2025 | 10:43 AM

Bengaluru, May 22 (UNI) The Congress on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of orchestrating Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids against Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara as part of a "politics of harassment, vendetta, and intimidation".

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Kerala CM condemns Israel attack, says heart-wrenching news coming from Gaza

Kerala CM condemns Israel attack, says heart-wrenching news coming from Gaza

22 May 2025 | 8:41 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (UNI) Condemning Israel's attack on Gaza, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said heart-wrenching news continues to emerge from Gaza.

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Kerala's 35 railway stations being renovated at a cost of Rs 2560 crore: BJP Chief

Kerala's 35 railway stations being renovated at a cost of Rs 2560 crore: BJP Chief

22 May 2025 | 8:39 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (UNI) Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday said 35 railway stations across the state are being renovated at a cost of Rs 2,560 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

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India as a nation has risen above history: S Gurumurthy

India as a nation has risen above history: S Gurumurthy

22 May 2025 | 8:32 AM

Thiruvananthapurm, May 22 (UNI) Noted columnist and prominent nationalist thinker S. Gurumurthy has said intelligent nations rise above history whereas the less fortunate ones are hostages of history.

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Interstitial Lung Diseases: 'BuILD Summit-2025' on May 24-25

22 May 2025 | 8:19 AM

Kochi, May 22 (UNI) In a pioneering effort to transform the diagnosis and treatment of Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD), 'BuILD Summit 2025,' the first-ever ILD-focused medical summit in South India, will be held here on May 24 and 25.

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TTD Chairman unveils brahmotsavams wall poster of Venkateswara Swamy temple in Hyderabad

22 May 2025 | 3:22 AM

Tirumala, May 21 (UNI) The wall poster of annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, located in Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, was unveiled on Wednesday by TTD Chairman B R Naidu.

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AP: TTD Chairman displeased over improper maintenance of Palamaner Goshala

22 May 2025 | 3:10 AM

Tirupati, May 21 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Chairman B.R. Naidu on Wednesday expressed displeasure over improper maintenance and unhygienic surroundings at TTD Goshala located in Palamaner near here.

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