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BKI terrorist held, K-module busted in pre-dawn UP ops

IN a joint operation by the UP Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab police, an activist of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), who was planning to trigger a blast in the recently concluded Maha Kumbh, was arrested in Kaushambi, a district adjacent to Prayagraj, early on Thursday.

Stone Laid for NTR Trust Bhavan

NTR Memorial Trust Managing Trustee Nara Bhuvaneswari laid the foundation stone for NTR Memorial Trust Bhavan in the city on Thursday.

US Tariffs May Hit Domestic Pharma, Textile, Auto Cos

The tariff war launched by the US, to be effective from April 2 at 25% on domestic companies, is likely to disrupt global supply chains and impact exporters of textiles, pharma, and auto components from India, as per a report.

MLA Seeks Speedy Execution of ₹1.5k Cr Pushkaram Works

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM Urban TDP MLA Adireddy Srinivas urged the State government to appoint a nodal officer for East Godavari to coordinate with various departments and expedite works for the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams.

Key witness in Viveka's case dies; wife cries foul

THE death of Ranganna, house watchman of former minister YS Vivekananda Reddy and a key witness in his murder case, has raised suspicion.

200 services in Mana Mitra within 50 days

The number of services under WhatsApp Governance, an initiative rolled out by the State government to extend hassle-free citizen-centric services to people through WhatsApp, was enhanced to 200 within a short time.

Role of Entrepreneurial Torque and Original Startups

The 186th anniversary of Jamsetji Tata's birth in Navsari would have been celebrated (March 3, 1839) by the time this article is published. I visited Navsari for the city's celebration, visited his birth home, and launched the Gujarati version of my co-authored book, Jamsetji Tata.

Tunnel rescue ops: Cadaver dogs to find missing workers

Rescue operations at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel entered the 13th day, officials deployed cadaver dogs to aid in locating the missing workers.

Petition in SC for implementation of NEP formula

A Tamil Nadu-based lawyer filed a PIL in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking a direction to implement the three-language curriculum policy notified in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal.

Faulty road proj reports under 'FIR'e

UNION minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday recommended registration of a police case against those responsible for faulty detailed project reports (DPRs) for road construction that result in deaths in road accidents.

Ganja smuggling persists despite police raids

Despite repeated crackdowns, illegal ganja smuggling and distribution remain rampant in Kakinada district.

PM Asks Co-ops To Tap Export Market, Focus On Global Ties

Emphasising the need for global partnerships to expand further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked cooperative organisations to step up production of organic goods with a focus on the export market.

India, Australia advance ties on shared priorities & interoperability, says CDS

The military top-brass of India and Australia met on Thursday and discussed enhancing interoperability of forces and security cooperation.

Crude oil imports from Russia fall slightly in Feb; further drop expected

INDIA's crude oil imports from Russia declined marginally to 1.41 million barrels per day (mbd) in February 2025, down from 1.49 mbd in January 2024, according to cargo tracking agency Vortexa.

ISM-Dhanbad student found dead in hostel

A third-year Electronics Engineering student, Tanmay Prajapati, was found dead in the washroom of the Aquamarine Hostel at IIT Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad on Thursday morning.

Spl Session on Environmental Safety at GGU

A special session was organised for BSc Agriculture students at Godavari Global University (GGU) on Thursday.

Par Panel on I-T Bill Begins Consultation Process

The select parliamentary committee began its consultation on the New Income Tax Bill on Thursday.

Tewari says Punjab and Haryana will lose seats, seeks a new formula

AS the delimitation row intensifies, Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday said if the exercise is held as per the current principle of 'one vote, one value', the southern and northern states would lose Lok Sabha seats, while only Central Indian states would gain.

Infant care group seeks action against healthcare firm for violating IMS Act

A leading infant care advocacy group has written to the Union health secretary to initiate urgent action against a global healthcare company for violating the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act, which prohibits baby food manufacturers from sponsoring doctors' meetings.

TTD adds vada to Annaprasadam menu

TIRUMALA Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has added masala vada to its Anna Prasadam menu at Tirumala, starting Thursday.

All-women team to man PM's security in Gujarat during his March 8 visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on March 8, International Women's Day, the state is setting a precedent in women-led security.

One In Four Phones Sold Globally In Last Quarter Of 2024 Was An Apple

Apple was the top-selling smartphone brand globally in the fourth quarter of 2024, capturing a 23% market share, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.

Anwar: Preps not up to the mark, Cong must get Bihar act together

AS Bihar gears up for Assembly elections, senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Tariq Anwar said the party must get its act together as its preparations are not up to the mark.

Govt launches AI compute portal, dataset platform

ELECTRONICS and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday launched the IndiaAI compute portal and dataset platform AIKosha, as part of the IndiaAI Mission.

Signs of recovery: Nifty, Sensex gain 2% in 2 sessions

DOMESTIC equity market is showing signs of recovery after facing severe selling pressure over the last one month and recording continuous declines since late September 2024.

Kakinada Collector Sets One-Month Deadline for Beach Beautification

KAKINADA District Collector Shan Mohan Sagili has directed officials to complete the beautification of Kakinada Beach within a month.

Neradi Barrage row will be resolved soon: Min

WATER Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has said efforts are being made to resolve the court dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh regarding the Neradi Barrage, which will greatly benefit the people of Srikakulam district, at the earliest.

Tough Measures, Hopefully in Velvet Gloves

The foisting of president's rule in insurgency-torn Manipur has, in the past, usually meant severely tough measures. People's fear is akin to childhood terror associated with dentist visits

Families of pensioners and govt staff 'misusing' Maiyan Samman scheme

THE Jharkhand government's flagship Maiya Samman scheme is being exploited in Latehar, as relatives of the beneficiary government employees have been found unfairly taking benefits of the scheme, according to an investigation by the district administration.

Panel Seeks Report on Surrender of Spectrum by Telcos

A parliamentary panel, headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has sought a factual note from the Ministry of Communications regarding reports that the ministry allowed telecom service providers to surrender spectrum acquired before 2022.