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SAD smells AAP govt conspiracy to attack moderate Akali leaders

THE SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the \"moderate Akali leadership\", hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab.

Speedy trial a fundamental right, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday observed that the speedy conclusion of a trial is a fundamental right and that an undertrial cannot be subjugated to indefinite incarceration.

Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea

THE Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.

‘No data on number of paramedical colleges’

THE Central government on Friday said it does not have any data regarding the number of paramedical colleges functioning in the country.

Cabinet clears decks for 83 new KVs

The Centre on Friday sanctioned ₹8,232 crore for setting up 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV).

Uproar over 'cut' in front row seat for SP

AMID reports of disquiet among INDIA bloc parties over the allocation of front row seats in the Lok Sabha, the Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of not keeping its promise on the agreed formula, and cutting down one front row seat of Samajwadi Party (SP).

Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi & Northeast: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasizing the importance of bringing the region closer to the nation's heart.

Navy to commission stealth missile frigate INS Tushil in Russia on Dec 9

Warship for Navy's western fleet

India firmly dealt with challenges from China, Pakistan: Jaishankar

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's upcoming visit to Bangladesh on December 9 marks the first by a senior Indian official since the interim government's formation.

THE KASH TRANSACTIONS COMING TO WASHINGTON

ONKEY see, monkey do. The change of government forthcoming in the US next month could exert an influence the world over, first by emulation.

THE DANGER OF LEGITIMACY LAUNDERING

Biased indexes can accrue credibility in an echo chamber of cross-references. Reforms in the World Bank's governance indicators show a structured pushback can yield better results

Video shows IAC director beating trainees, probe on

BASAVA Venkata Ramana, director of a private defense training institute, Indian Army Calling (IAC), in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, has been accused of assaulting job aspirants under his training.

Chaos erupts in Odisha Assembly over Polavaram proj

THE Assembly on Friday witnessed noisy scenes over the Polavaram dam project being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government after Speaker Surama Padhy rejected the demand of the Opposition Congress and BJD for a discussion in the House.

‘Political tags don't apply to criminals’

CM Revanth advises police not to extend protocol to criminals, says friendly policing is not for them

SC issues notices to CBI, Bhaskar Reddy

The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the CBI and YS Bhaskar Reddy, the father of Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy, in the former MP YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case.

Suspicious death: ZP school HM, teacher suspended

THE headmaster and a teacher of Kothapalli Zilla Parishad Urdu High School in Rayachoti have been suspended following the death of Mathematics teacher CA Ajias Ahmed under suspicious circumstances.

Bail plea of YV's son: HC seeks details from CID

THE Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the CID to submit full details pertaining to the petition filed by YV Vikranth Reddy, son of YSRC MP YV Subba Reddy, seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against him in Mangalagiri on December 2.

Paddy purchase: Min explains facts to YSRCP

FOOD, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Nadendla Manohar has targeted YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy through a series of tweets on social media platform X, responding to his recent allegations of tardy paddy procurement.

GOVT RECONSTITUTES WAQF BOARD

ORDERS were issued on Friday for the reconstitution of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board under the Waqf Act, 1995 read with amendment 2013 (Act 27 of 2013) and appointment of Members to the AP State Waqf Board.

Vijayasai wants Pawan as CM, says Naidu is too old

A day after his outburst on allegations levelled against him in the Kakinada Seaports Limited (KSPL) deal, and his name figuring as one of the accused in the FIR registered, and also CID issuing a lookout notice against him, YSRC national general secretary and Rajya Sabha member V Vijayasai Reddy has wanted a change of Chief Minister of the State.

Seized substance not drugs: CBI

Container cleared and case closed as lab tests confirmed that it was inactive dried yeast

Mangalagiri AIIMS thirst to be quenched by Dec 25

Project to source water from Guntur Channel and Atmakur tanks

Man gets 25 yrs jail for raping minor

A POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Visakhapatnam sentenced a man to 25 years in prison and imposed a fine of ₹1.25 lakh on him for repeatedly raping a minor girl.

Pomp and splendour mark opening of three-day Sangeetha Neerajanam

FANFARE marked the inaugural ceremony of the three-day Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam at the Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Friday.

8 KVs to come up in State with intake of 7,680 seats

The Central government has approved the establishment of eight new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in Andhra Pradesh, benefiting 7,680 students.

Nimmala donates blood for 24th time

WATER Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu donated blood for the 24th time to mark Dr BR Ambedkar's death anniversary.

Lokesh promises swift action at 50th Praja Darbar

IT Minister N Lokesh received a wide range of public grievances from people during the 50th Praja Darbar held at his residence in Undavalli on Friday.

Foolproof security for CM's visit to Bapatla district

OVER 550 police personnel have been deployed in Bapatla to ensure security during Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's visit for a mega parents-teachers meeting on Saturday, said Bapatla SP Tushar Dudi.

33-day Revenue Sadassulu programme commences

THE 33-day Revenue Sadassulu commenced across the State on Friday with Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad formally launching the programme at Peteru in Repalle Rural mandal, Bapatla district.

'Urjaveer' to be launched at Poranki today

Programme aims to promote energy-efficient appliances in a big way for conservation and economic development