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New 'model' to boost Vaidya Seva
New insurance model to offer ₹25L cover per family; ₹2k wage hike to 108 staff and pilots
BJP Demands Probe Into Irregularities in Tirumala Parakamani
A BJP delegation met Director General of Police Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao on Saturday, urging him to initiate an investigation into alleged irregularities in Tirumala Parakamani.
Massive rally in Banaganapalle to promote plastic-free society
A massive rally promoting a plastic-free Banaganapalle was held on Saturday under the theme 'Na Banaganapalle - Na Arogyam' (My Banaganapalle - My Health), led by Minister for Roads and Buildings, Investments, and Infrastructure Development BC Janardhan Reddy and his wife, Indiramma.
Debt-ridden farmer kills family, ends life in Kadapa
A farmer from Diddikunta village in Simhadripuram mandal, Kadapa district, reportedly killed his wife, son, and daughter before taking his own life on Friday night, citing mounting debts as the primary cause.
Banks Criticised for Failing to Meet Targets in Chittoor
The Chittoor district administration has criticised corporate banks for failing to meet targeted allocations under various State and central government schemes, despite surpassing the overall credit target for the priority sector.
15 Child Labourers & Street Kids Rescued in Nandyal
FIFTEEN child labourers and street children were rescued during a special drive in Nandyal district on Saturday.
20L Devotees Visited Tirumala in November
A total of 97 lakh laddus were distributed, 19 lakh devotees had Annaprasadam, and 7.31 lakh tonsured their heads
Old woman killed, son and wife arrested
GUNADALA police on Saturday arrested a man and his wife for smothering his mother to death, and fleeing with gold ornaments.
Kashmiriyat on display amid first big snowfall
PEOPLE in the Valley showed what Kashmiriyat is all about by opening their homes and mosques to tourists stranded at different places following the season's first major snowfall.
Market mechanism debate: Article 6 key to emissions reduction
HE 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded amid widespread disappointment and criticism.
Teams and the Stars
The Hockey India League (HIL) is set to feature some of the biggest names in the sport, with several teams boasting strong squads and experienced players.
Olympic heartbreak and no net gain for badminton
The ever-reliable discipline for India, in terms of providing the thrill & medals at elite competitions, endured a difficult year with some of the top shuttlers struggling for form, writes Anmol Gurung. Missing out on a medal in Paris was a new low...
Mohammedan play out goalless draw vs Odisha
MOHAMMEDAN SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday to break their five-game-long losing streak in the competition.
Smith regains midas touch
IN many ways, it was coming. From the moment he got that century in Brisbane, Steve Smith seemed like he was going to pile on.
No extra pressure for Slot as Liverpool win
ARNE Slot insists Liverpool's commanding position at the top of the Premier League table has led to no extra strain during his first season in charge at Anfield.
Osamu Suzuki, architect of India's automobile revolution, dies at 94
OSAMU SUZUKI, chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC), passed away from lymphoma on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the company announced in a statement on Friday. He was 94.
RBI allows UPI access via third-party payment apps
The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed the popular unified payments interface (UPI) access to prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) through third-party applications, making it easier for users to link their digital wallets to UPI-enabled apps.
Manmohan Singh: The silent Prime Minister or a humane economist?
EXPECTATIONS of Dr Manmohan Singh, the trailblazer of India's new economic policy, is no more. Economists around the world remember him for his brilliance and humility, and predominantly for his role in opening up the state-controlled Indian economy, when he was appointed Finance Minister of India in 1991.
UltraTech buys 8.69% stake in Star Cement
JSW Neo Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 4,696 MW renewable energy platform from O2 Power Pooling Pte. Ltd, a joint venture between EQT Infrastructure and Temasek.
Rupee hits record low of 85.81/$
Local currency falls 38 paise from previous close to 85.5914 as dollar continues to rally
India Inc remembers Singh, his 1991 reforms
THE various policies introduced by Manmohan Singh played an important role in lifting India's economic growth and making it a powerhouse, top business tycoons said while remembering the former Prime Minister and Finance Minister who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92.
Japan Cabinet approves record defence budget
THE Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defence budget for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to fortify itself against growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
Israeli troops set fire to hospital in northern Gaza
ISRAELI troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in the northernmost part of Gaza, forcing many of the staff and patients out of the facility, the territory's health ministry said.
Survivors Heard Bangs Before Plane Went Down
THOSE who survived the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash said they heard at least one loud bang before the plane went down, Reuters reported.
German Prez Dissolves Parliament, Sets Feb 23 Date for Polls
GERMAN President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz's government last month.
NASA probe survives after brush with Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully made the closest approach to the sun, the space agency confirmed on Friday.
South Korea Impeaches 2nd President in Two Weeks
Han took over as prez on December 14 after Yoon was impeached
B'deshi with fake Aadhaar card arrested
A Bangladeshi national was arrested on Thursday night on charges of illegally living in Kolkata city on the basis of fake documents for the past one year, police said on Friday.
Protests against Bihar civil service exam gather pace
THE ongoing protest by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates demanding the cancellation of the December 13 exam intensified after Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor visited the protest site on Friday and pledged his support to the demonstrators.
Minor Accuses Grandpa, Dad of Sexual Abuse
A minor from Bidhuna Kotwali area in UP's Auraiya district accused her grandfather, father, and uncle of incest, claiming that they sexually assaulted her, leaving her two-months pregnant.