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Ending China Standoff High Point in '24: Foreign Policy, Bangla Poses a Challenge

IN a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

HAPPY New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth and happiness by the bushel.

Urban Greenery: Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

NDA govt pushed State into fiscal crisis: Buggana

YSRCP leader and former Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath accused the TDP-led NDA government of pushing Andhra Pradesh into financial crisis with its reckless borrowing and unfulfilled promises.

Cops Accuse Jail Superintendent of Showing Bias

CONSTABLES and staff of Visakhapatnam Central Jail staged a protest on Saturday, accusing Jail Superintendent Mahendrababu of discrimination against them for supporting TDP-JSP-BJP combine during the recent elections.

Banakacherla project to ensure drought-free AP

CM seeks Central aid to take up project at a cost of ₹70,000 crore

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan Hail Humpy's Victory

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan, and Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy congratulated Grandmaster Koneru Humpy for her victory at the 2024 Women's World Rapid Chess Championship.

TDP leaders slam Perni Nani for 'moral hypocrisy'

LEADERS of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) launched a scathing attack on former minister Perni Venkataramaiah, also known as Nani, accusing him of corruption and moral hypocrisy.

Deputy CM orders probe into biofuel plant air pollution

DEPUTY Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ordered an immediate inquiry into complaints of severe air pollution caused by Universal Biofuels Private Limited in the Vakalapudi Industrial Area of Kakinada.

Krishna police arrest Perni Nani's manager in missing PDS rice case

KRISHNA district police arrested Manasa Teja, the second accused in the case of missing Public Distribution System (PDS) rice from a buffer godown owned by Jayasudha, wife of former minister Perni Venkataramaih, also known as Nani.

Artificial reef project to improve livelihood of AP fishermen

IN a first-of-its-kind initiative in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to deploy artificial reefs along its coastline to restore marine biodiversity, and improve the livelihoods of fishermen.

Father Kills Son After Dispute in Narsipatnam

IN Lakshmi Nagar, Narsipatnam, 62-year-old Kothari Ramana allegedly killed his son, Kothari Bhaskar, 33, during a heated argument on Saturday night.

SP Promises Transparent Preps for Recruitment Test

SUPERINTENDENT of Police (SP) Vakul Jindal on Sunday announced that comprehensive arrangements have been made to ensure transparency in the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), scheduled from December 30 to 22 January at the police parade ground, Vizianagaram.

Bhamini mandal in Manyam dist tops NITI Aayog's ABP rankings

BHAMINI mandal, an aspirational block in Parvatipuram-Manyam district, secured the top position in the delta rankings of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) announced by NITI Aayog for this quarter.

MP Visits SHG Mela, Lauds Grassroot Entrepreneurship

MP Sribharat visited the Self Help Group (SHG) Mela at ASR Grounds, Visakhapatnam, on Sunday, commending the initiative as a platform for showcasing local talent and creativity.

New CS Vijayanand vows to ensure inclusive growth

Incumbent Chief Secy Neerabh Kumar set to retire on December 31

GVMC Gears Up for Single-Use Plastic Ban from Jan 1

Single-use plastics will be banned across the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) limits beginning from January 1, 2025.

Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

179 Killed as South Korean Plane Crash-Lands, Erupts into Fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

Curb unbridled NY revelry: DGP to SPs

WITH just two days left to welcome the New Year, Director General of Police Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao has directed all the district SPs and Vijayawada and Vizag Police Commissioners to impose strict restrictions on December 31 night to thwart any untoward incidents during the celebrations.

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

If you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

Tribals Stage 'Horseback Protest' for Road Project

TRIBALS of Chalisingam hamlet in Cheemalapadu panchayat of Ravikamatham mandal in Anakapalle district have demanded immediate forest clearance for the construction of a road. They staged a unique protest on horseback and with dolis (makeshift stretchers) on Sunday to highlight the challenges they face due to the lack of road connectivity to their hilltop hamlet.

Shining with Poise and Passion

In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum

The Talented Mr Palekar

The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema

Holding Fort in the Happiest Country

Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism

The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza

Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.

Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback

SCOTT Boland was running at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is his backyard. Every time he turns up there, the Victorian pacer has done something special. On Saturday, he was going up against Nitish K Reddy.

Arsenal Maintain Title Pursuit With Narrow Victory

DECLAN Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title.

Nitish K Reddy A Star Is Born

Youngster from Andhra cracks scintillating ton to stamp his arrival, rescues India in the process; Family support & vital lessons at domestic setup reasons behind his rise