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Elgar case: Bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale

THE Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to researcher Rona Wilson and activist Sudhir Dhawale, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case in 2018, saying that the trial in the case is yet to start.

84 Pillars of Faith to Greet Devotees at Maha Kumbh

WITH Maha Kumbh just a few days away, 84 red sandstone pillars are engraved on the road to Prayagraj airport.

Maiyan Samman Yojana sparks Jharkhand protests

Soren faces heat as women say ₹1K transferred, not promised 2.5K

With new tiger pair, Dehradun zoo raking in moolah as visitors throng

THE recent arrival of a pair of tigers has turned the Dehradun Zoo into a treasure trove. Typically, the months of May and June see the highest number of visitors, but this winter, the allure of the tigers has drawn record crowds even in the biting cold.

AAP, Cong & SAD united, oppose post of chief secy in Chandigarh

AFTER 41 years, the post of Adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator was abolished by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and re-designated as Chief Secretary, causing a political uproar in Punjab.

Prep for '26 polls, Didi moots plans for students to woo 1st-time voters

KEEPING in mind West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the Trinamool Congress has decided to announce more student-friendly schemes to woo first-time voters, party leaders said.

India Steps Up Talks With Taliban Govt, Foreign Secy Meets Minister In Dubai

STEPPING up dialogue with the Taliban-led government in Kabul since they returned to power in 2021, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said.

Airlines may have to share weather data with IMD

The government is considering making it mandatory for domestic airlines to share real-time weather data collected during take-off and landing with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to enhance high weather forecast efficiency capabilities.

Govt to Announce Safety Ratings for E-rickshaws

The humble electric rickshaw (e-rick) may be a boon for last-mile connectivity in Delhi, but not really trusted as a safe mode of public transport.

Court's opinion vs legislative power: SC to hear pleas on selection of CEC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on February 4 a batch of pleas challenging the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) under the 2023 law, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel.

200KM ROAD BUILT FOR 100KM RLY LINE

Alternate sources of water made available to people of over 20 villages dependent on Himalayan fountains

Rajnath assures India's assistance to Maldives in strengthening defence

DEFENCE minister Rajnath Singh has assured his Maldivian counterpart, Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon, that India is prepared to assist the island nation in strengthening its defence capabilities.

H-1B Angst Is A Tempest In A Teapot

American visas for skilled workers are determined by market forces and legislated by the US Congress. Despite political posturing at times, the numbers never shrank

UGC's Rules for College Admission Don't Suit All

EDUCATION is not merely the acquisition of a degree but a transformative tool that empowers individuals and societies. In India, education is deeply intertwined with cultural, social and regional identities.

Telangana HC allows lawyer to see, not hear, KTR questioning

Court says legal portrayal is a constitutional right, it can't interfere with probe

Jaishankar markets Odisha with 3T mantra to diaspora

EXTERNAL Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday made a strong pitch for investment in Odisha saying it offers everything that an investor and business looks for.

Kondapalli to attend PBD meet

MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas will represent Andhra Pradesh at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention 2025 being held in Bhubaneswar from Wednesday.

Central aid sought for 4-km tunnel in Kadapa

THE Minister for Transport, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Mandepalli Ramprasad Reddy, on Wednesday discussed proposed road infrastructure projects in Rayalaseema with Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi.

Former V-P Inaugurates World Telugu Conference

FORMER Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the World Telugu Conference at Godavari Global University (GGU), urging the preservation of the Telugu language and culture.

High Court allows hike in movie ticket prices only for 10 days

THE High Court directed the State government to restrict the hike in cinema ticket prices for 'Daaku Maharaj' and 'Game Changer' to 10 days, instead of the earlier 14 days.

Priority to common pilgrims during Vaikunta Darshan

UNDER the directives of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu announced that priority will be given to common devotees for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan.

PAWAN, LOKESH EXPRESS GRIEF OVER STAMPEDE

THE tragic stampede at the Vaikunta Dwara Sarvadarshan token distribution centre in Tirupati, which claimed six lives, has evoked strong reactions from political leaders, with many expressing grief and demanding accountability.

Vasudeva's bail plea: CID asked to file counter

THE High Court on Wednesday directed the AP CID to submit evidence pertaining to a case filed against former Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL) MD D Vasudeva Reddy.

Untoward incidents will be averted in future

Four were brought dead to SVR Ruia Government General Hospital and one succumbed to injuries Two were brought dead to SVIMS Hospital 20 are undergoing treatment at SVR Ruia GGH Nine are undergoing treatment at SVIMS

Double-engine govt will ensure rapid growth: CM

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Lokesh hail PM Modi as a visionary leader

Counter coalition's misinfo: Jagan to YSRCP activists

FORMER Chief Minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy exhorted the cadre to strive to strengthen the party at the grassroots with unity and be aggressive on social media to counter the ruling coalition's misinformation, and highlight the party's achievements.

JPC begins with robust exchange of '1 poll' views

THE first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) bills on Wednesday saw strong exchanges of opinion from both the opposition and ruling NDA's members on simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies.

DPR for Vizianagaram-Palakonda road project to be submitted soon

The ₹613-cr proj, which will be developed under PPP model, aims to ease traffic

Tribal Schools Directed to Prioritize Student Health

INTEGRATED Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) Project Officer (PO) V Abishek chaired a meeting at the ITDA conference hall in Paderu, focusing on enhancing the management of ashram schools and addressing ganja-related issues.

AU Journalism Mass Comm Board of Studies gets new chief

SENIOR Professor Challa Ramakrishna has been appointed as the chairman of the Journalism and Mass Communication Board of Studies at Andhra University (AU).