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2 injured in parcel bomb explosion in Ahmedabad, family feud suspected

TWO people were injured when a parcel bomb exploded at a residence in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Police said on Saturday.

AGITATOR TO VICTIM & A BRUSH WITH GANDHI

MID the melee and uproar at Makar Dwar of Parliament, the image of Pratap Chandra Sarangi, frail and bloodied, with a handkerchief pressed against his forehead, evoked a strange sense of irony. It felt as though the wheels of time had come to a full circle for the BJP MP from Balasore.

Govt to check commercial viability of D2M tech

AFTER the \"reasonably successful\" preliminary trials of direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology - telecast of live TV channels on smartphones without an internet connection - Prasar Bharati has sent a detailed proposal with findings to the government to seek approval for initiating large-scale testing to check its commercial feasibility.

Indian skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM

Modi addresses diaspora, meets 101-year-old former IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa after granddaughter's request

Cong launches campaign to uphold Ambedkar's legacy, lines up rallies

TAKING the Ambedkar row from Parliament to streets, the Congress launched a nationwide campaign on Saturday.

No grounds to reject Oppn's no-trust notice against V-P

THERE is no constitutional ground to reject the impeachment notice submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said constitutional expert and former Lok Sabha secretary general PDT Achary.

Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats

INDIA's net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometers during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday.

THE RISE & RISE OF AMBEDKAR AS AN ICON

HE fracas over an insult to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar leading to fisticuffs between the members of the ruling coalition and the opposition within the parliament complex underlined two distinctive trends.

PROTECT SOIL AFTER A YEAR OF LANDSLIDES

In December, a landslide occurred in the rocky Thiruvannamalai on the slopes of the Annamalaiyar Hill, after a heavy rainfall unusual for the region.

'Attempt to assassinate my character'

Allu Arjun says CM Revanth made false allegations against him over his behaviour at theatre

WB loan to transform Amaravati into model capital

'With India's urban population projected to double to 950 million by 2050, cities like Amaravati offer unique opportunity to create sustainable, lively growth hubs'

YSRC celebrates Jagan's birthday, CM greets him

BIRTHDAY wishes poured in for YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday.

Govt to add 2k e-buses to APSRTC fleet

PASSENGERS and employees are the two eyes of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), remarked Transport, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy on Saturday.

NDA achieved 100% strike rate in water users assn polls

ACCUSING the previous YSRCP regime of completely destroying the irrigation sector, Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu said it did not even remove water hyacinth in the canals, and apply grease to the sluice gates of projects.

Disciplinary proceedings against ABV dropped

IN what could be a major relief to the retired IPS officer and former Intelligence chief AB Venkateswara Rao (ABV), the State government has dropped all the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him during the YSRC regime.

Bhavani Deeksha Viramana begins

30k devotees thronged Durga temple for relinquishment on first day; 6,000 cops deployed

11 children rescued from trafficker at Vizag rly station

ELEVEN children in the Nabarangpur district in southern Odisha were reportedly rescued at the Visakhapatnam railway station while waiting to board a train on Saturday.

Heavy rains likely in South Coastal AP and R'seema for next 4 days

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Saturday that a depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal was moving east-northeast at 7 kmph and lay 430 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam as of 5:30 am.

SAVING SHORES

STUDENTS RESTORE SEAGRASS FOR CLIMATE AND COASTLINE

KADAPA COUPLE SHOWS A 'THREAD' OF SUSTAINABILITY TO RURAL WOMEN

The couple, who set up the first banana fibre manufacturing unit in AP, has so far developed 25 biodegradable products, including handicrafts, paper, cardboard, biofertilisers & cutlery

FROM VILLAGE TO VICTORY: SRICHARANI SHINES IN WPL AUCTION

Born in a small Kadapa village, Nallapureddy Sricharani's dreams once seemed to be distant. Through sheer determination, relentless hard work, and unwavering family support, this 20-year-old all-rounder has become the pride of Andhra Pradesh, securing a ₹55 lakh deal with Delhi Capitals for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 season.

MP urges proactive steps for growth of Nellore

NELLORE MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy urged district officials to adopt proactive measures to ensure comprehensive development during a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting at the Zilla Parishad Conference Hall.

Nellore to get ₹9-cr Smart Street Vending Market for urban vendors

THE State government has approved the establishment of a Smart Street Vending Market on Mypadu Road in Nellore city to uplift urban street vendors and promote sustainable urban infrastructure.

GoM to study free bus travel scheme

The State government will set up a Group of Ministers (GoM) to study the implementation of free bus travel scheme for women in other States.

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

Love-all start: Sindhu-Sai set for match close to heart

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as the date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

BIODIVERSITY LOSS INTERLINKED

TRENDS IN INDIRECT DRIVERS AND THEIR IMPACTS ON NEXUS ELEMENTS

Odisha harnesses AI potential for forest, wildlife conservation

ROM thwarting poachers and spotting forest fires to preventing accidental death of elephants, the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised forest and wildlife protection in Odisha, showcasing how cutting-edge technology can play a pivotal role in safeguarding the ecosystem.

Odisha harnesses AI

ROM thwarting poachers and spotting forest fires to preventing accidental death of elephants, the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised forest and wildlife protection in Odisha, showcasing how cutting-edge technology can play a pivotal role in safeguarding the ecosystem.