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3 from Gujarat arrested by MP cops for duping investors in 16 states

THREE men from Gujarat have been arrested for running a cyber fraud racket and duping people from 16 states of at least ₹7 crore with a promise to skyrocket their investments, police said on Tuesday.

...meanwhile, Rajya Sabha breaks into a bit of wit, humour, shayaris, shlokas

AMID protests and walkouts, the Rajya Sabha witnessed this year witty comments, humour, poetry, shayaris, couplets, Sanskrit shlokas, quotes, analogies, and even filmy songs recited by its members.

NIA arrests kingpin of Laos human trafficking and cyber slavery gang

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested absconding accused Kamran Haider as part of its probe into the Laos human trafficking and cyber slavery case, officials said on Tuesday.

EAM calls for ceasefire, end of war in West Asia

SRI Lankan President Anura Dissanayake will be making his first international visit since he came to power to India next week. This is being viewed as a good indicator of the relations between India and Sri Lanka.

Rules for interception of messages, agencies given 6 months for surveillance

Contentious rules

NMC asks institutes to implement robust anti-ragging mechanisms

TAKING note of the increased incidents of ragging in medical colleges—in some cases victims taking the extreme step—the National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked all institutions to implement robust anti-ragging mechanisms, failing which strict action will be taken.

Honouring the visionary legacy of SM Krishna

It is with deep sorrow, we bid farewell to SM Krishna, a remarkable leader, visionary reformer, and a trailblazer whose transformative contributions have shaped the trajectory of Karnataka and India.

THE REFORMS WE NEED TO ACHIEVE 2047 GOAL

NDIA needs to grow at around 8 percent a year through the next few decades to become a developed nation by 2047.

WHAT INDIA NEEDS TO TRANSFORM TO OUTTHINK THE WEST

We must act against the colossal bureaucratisation of science. Once, Indian science tried to answer fundamental questions. Today, it encourages technical answers to technical questions

Kadapa Steel Plant is right of R'seema people

APCC President YS Sharmila Reddy criticised Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy for his remarks on the Kadapa Steel Plant, calling them a betrayal of the people of Andhra Pradesh.

Focus on worker safety, health & welfare: Subhash

MINISTER for Labour and Factories Vasamsetti Subhash emphasised the TDP-led NDA government's commitment to worker safety, health, and welfare.

UNDAVALLI URGES PAWAN TO ADDRESS BIFURCATION ISSUES

SENIOR politician and former Rajamahendravaram MP Undavalli Arun Kumar has written an open letter to Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan, urging him to address the long-standing injustices caused by the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014.

2nd Collectors' Conference to begin today

The second conference of IAS and IPS officers under the current State government will be held on December 11 and 12.

RGV gets respite as HC grants anticipatory bail

THE Andhra Pradesh High Court granted conditional anticipatory bail to film director Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) in cases regarding alleged offensive social media posts against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan and IT Minister N Lokesh during the run-up to general elections 2024.

Integrate RTGS, WhatsApp to improve governance: CM

Directs officials to use WhatsApp services for issuing certificates

Dump yard-free urban areas in State within 10 months: Narayana

THE State government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, is striving to free urban areas in Andhra Pradesh from dump yards by October 2025, said Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) P Narayana.

Beeda, Krishnaiah and Sana Sathish file papers for 3 Rajya Sabha seats

TDP Rajya Sabha candidates Beeda Masthan Rao and Sana Satish, BJP candidate R Krishnaiah filed their nomination papers for the three vacant seats in Parliament Upper House, at the Assembly for the by-election.

Sana Sathish: From Kakinada to Rajya Sabha, a tale of determination

SANA Sathish's rise from an electrical department employee to a Rajya Sabha member from the TDP alliance is noteworthy.

Heavy rains likely in AP for next two days

HEAVY rains are expected in isolated parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema districts over the next two days due to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal.

CS reviews arrangements for President's visit to AIIMS

CHIEF Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad has directed officials to ensure seamless arrangements for the visit of President Draupadi Murmu, who will attend the first convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Mangalagiri on December 17.

Nandyal SP terms teen girl's death an accident

IN a significant turn of events, Nandyal Superintendent of Police (SP) Adhiraj Singh Rana clarified that the death of 17-year-old Lahari, in a fire in Nandikotkur town was accidental and not a result of foul play or attack, as initially believed.

Fisherman ends life over harassment by instant loan app fraudsters in Vizag

A 22-year-old fisherman, Surada Narendra, reportedly died by suicide on December 7 after being harassed by fraudsters who circulated morphed nude photos of him and his wife with obscene messages to his contacts.

Special prog to empower former militia members

THE Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) District Police launched the SARAL (Skill Training for Easier Business) programme in Paderu to support surrendered Maoist Dalam and militia members' reintegration.

VPA handled 55 MMT cargo in 249 days

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) organised a stakeholders' meet on Tuesday, with Chairperson Dr M Angamuthu highlighting the port's progress, having handled 55 MMT (million metric tonnes) of cargo in 249 days towards its 90 MMT target for 2024-25.

INS NIRDESHAK TO BE COMMISSIONED ON DEC 18

110-metre-long vessel is equipped with advance survey tools

Mother & two children electrocuted

A day after a tragic incident in which a mother and her two children died of electrocution in Kimudupalli village of Pedabayalu mandal in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district, District Collector AS Dinesh Kumar sanctioned an initial ex gratia of ₹3 lakh to the family.

Visakha organic mela to commence at AU tomorrow

THE 5th edition of the Visakha Organic Mela will be held from December 12 to 15 at the Andhra University Engineering College grounds.

Inspired by movie, four students flee hostel to become 'Lucky Baskhars'

Four Grade 9 students from St Anthony's Boarding Home, located under the Maharani Peta PS limits in Visakhapatnam, have been missing from their hostel since Monday evening.

Lab technician held for sexually assaulting patient

A lab technician at a private hospital in Visakhapatnam has been accused of sexually harassing a patient who sought treatment after an accident.

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\".