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Expedite infra projects, MP urges Centre

MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) has urged Union Ministers to expedite key projects in road, railway, and aquaculture sectors within his constituency.

Vignan Univ's V-C honoured with colonel rank in NCC

VIGNAN University vice-chancellor Prof. P Nagabhushan was awarded the honorary Colonel rank in the NCC (National Cadet Corps) by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Officials told to resolve land issues at village-level

REVENUE Department Special Chief Secretary RP Sisodia directed officials to address land-related issues at the village level through Special Revenue Meetings.

10 inter-district thieves held, gold worth ₹1 lakh seized

GUNTUR police have arrested 10 inter-district thieves after busting three gangs on Tuesday and seized ₹50,000 in cash, gold worth ₹1 lakh and three autos.

97.4% beneficiaries avail free refill under Deepam-2

Booking window for 1st cylinder to be open until March 31, 2025

Prakasam soldier dies after stepping on landmine in Jammu's Poonch

IN a tragic incident on Monday, Indian Army Havildar Varikuntla Venkata Subbaiah (44), from Ravipadu village in Prakasam district, lost his life after stepping on a landmine planted by terrorists in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

RBI-govt ties were the best in my tenure, says Das

OUTGOING RBI governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday said the relationship between the central bank and the government was \"at its best during the past six years\".

SC seeks details of judge's comments

AMID criticism over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at a VHP function on December 8, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the High Court.

No-trust motion moved against V-P

First such notice against Rajya Sabha chairman so far; 60 MPs from Oppn sign motion

Respiratory health under threat from poor air quality

Air quality plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. The air we breathe is a mixture of gases, particles, and pollutants that can significantly affect our bodies, especially when pollution levels are high.

Fulton, @ Euro 24286, highest paid foreign coach in Olympic sports

GOING by the sports ministry's response in the Rajya Sabha, Craig Fulton is the highest paid foreign coach engaged by a National Sports Federation.

Amit is a humble and team-first player: TN Dragons coach Van Eijk

TAMIL Nadu Dragon's head coach Rein van Eijk has been in charge of developing the next generation of hockey players in Germany. Now, with the Hockey India League, he has the challenge to make the Dragons ready for the competition starting in Rourkela on December 28.

Problems aplenty as India hit nets on 'day 5' in Adelaide

BY the time the dawn breaks in India on Tuesday, Rohit Sharma and Co would be at the Adelaide Oval. Except, it will not be for the fifth day of the second Test against Australia, which is what it was supposed to be.

UP, Bengal enter SMAT quarters

RINKU Singh and Vipraj Nigam displayed excellent finishing skills to take Uttar Pradesh into the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. The duo helped UP beat Andhra by four wickets on Monday.

LIREN MAKES PERFECT MOVES

The reigning world champion comes back strong to level score 6-6 against Gukesh in Game 12

CL: Real, Man City in danger zone

The enlarged first stage of the revamped Champions League was supposed to be a stroll for giants of European soccer like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City.

Govt may extend laptop, PC import deadline beyond Dec 31

The government is likely to extend the deadline of the import authorisation scheme for laptop and personal computers beyond December 31, 2024, said a senior government official.

VIL to raise ₹1,980 cr through preferential issue

VODAFONE IDEA (VIL), the country's third-largest telecom service provider, announced on Monday that its Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to 176 crore equity shares on a preferential basis to raise ₹1,980 crore.

Space technology start-up Pixxel raises $24 million in fresh funding

US-India-based space technology company Pixxel has closed $24 million in additional funding as part of its Series B round.

BIMA SAKHI: LIC SETS ASIDE ₹840 CR IN 1ST YEAR; TO ENROLL 1L WOMEN

STATE-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has set aside ₹840 crore in the first year for the Bima Sakhi scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Lenskart to invest ₹1,500 cr in Telangana facility

EYEWEAR major Lenskart will set up the largest eyewear manufacturing facility in Telangana with an investment of nearly ₹1,500 crore.

Das leaves behind rich legacy in policy making

Das was not taken seriously in initial years by many for being 'history graduate', but proved them wrong with his deft handling of crises

Monthly retail passenger vehicle sales declined 33% in November: FADA

RETAIL passenger vehicle (PV) sales in November 2024 declined by 33.37% month-on-month and 13.72% year-on-year, totaling 321,943 units. The drop in demand followed the festive season.

Air India places order for 100 more Airbus aircraft

TATA Group-run Air India said on Monday it has placed an order to buy 100 more Airbus aircraft, comprising 10 widebody A350 and 90 narrowbody A320 aircraft, including A321neo.

Adani's Krishnapatnam Port gets nod to import petroleum products till 2026

The government on Monday permitted Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (AP-SEZ), to import petroleum products by sea.

Israeli forces strike chemical weapons sites in Syria

ISRAELI Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday that his country had struck 'chemical weapons' in neighboring Syria.

Families search for their loved ones in Saydnaya jail

SYRIAN rescuers searched a jail synonymous with the worst atrocities of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's rule, as people in the capital flocked to a central square to celebrate their country's freedom.

Putin gives asylum to dictator Assad

Rebels reiterated their assurances that Syria is for all, including Druze, Sunnis and Alawites

₹100 bribe, Sanjay Gandhi 'legacy' in Gujarat sterilisation potboiler

A day filled with controversy unfolded in Gujarat as several political storms emerged over the sterilization issue.

INDIA calls for no-trust motion against V-P

IN a breakdown of ties between the Opposition and the BJP-led NDA government, the INDIA bloc on Monday said it is contemplating an impeachment motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.