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GDP growth may slip to four-year low

The Indian economy is slowing and is likely to post the weakest GDP growth numbers since 2021-22, according to the first advance estimate by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

PM to Launch Projects Worth ₹2L Cr Today

In his first visit to Andhra Pradesh after the TDP-led NDA formed the government in the State, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch several major projects aimed at driving sustainable growth and infrastructure development, with a particular focus on North Andhra Pradesh.

AAP vs BJP as Delhi goes to polls on Feb 5

Results for single-phase polling on Feb 8; Kejriwal fights anti-incumbency for 3rd term

3 DEAD, 6 MINERS TRAPPED AS NAVY JOINS RESCUE OPS

AT LEAST three of the nine miners trapped inside a coal mine near Umrangso in Assam's Dima Hasao district were reported dead even as deep divers from the Indian Navy joined forces with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Army to rescue the miners.

Kottu Deplores Remarks of Purandeswari

FORMER Deputy Chief Minister Kottu Satyanarayana slammed State BJP president D Purandeswari for her remarks against the previous YSRCP regime at the Hyndava Sankharavam meeting.

Plan of action to promote organic farming in AP

A meeting on 'Steps to be taken to overcome the constraints in natural farming and increase the profitability of farmers' was held at the office of Lanka Dinakar, Chairman of the 20-Point Programme Implementation, at the State Secretariat on Tuesday.

QR code on electricity bills to make payment easy

ELECTRICITY consumers no longer need to stand in long queues at sub-stations to pay their bills.

Police question Avinash's personal assistant again

PULIVENDULA police once again questioned Bandi Raghava Reddy, personal assistant of Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy.

Naidu Launches 'Jana Nayakudu' in Kuppam

Programme meant for speedy redressal of public grievances; Women's Shakti Bhavan to empower 175 SHGs

HC Permits Jagan to Visit UK, NOC to Passport Given

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday granted a No Objection Certificate to YSRCP chief and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for getting a passport.

No HMPV cases, AP ready to fight virus

IN response to rising concerns about the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after the detection of a few cases in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the State government has geared up to fight the virus.

‘Indirect’ tariff hike denounced at APERC hearing

THE Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) public hearing for the Retail Supply Tariff Filings was held in Vijayawada on Tuesday.

Career prospects in gas turbine system outlined

AS part of its Industry-Institute Interaction Programme, Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology (VVIT) hosted a seminar on 'Opportunities in the Energy Sector' on Tuesday.

Don Bosco School Celebrates 42nd Annual Day

DON Bosco School at Gurunanak Road in Vijayawada celebrated its 42nd Annual Day on Tuesday.

VMC Launches Garbage Loader Points

THE Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has launched a pilot project to enhance sanitation and ensure a healthier environment by introducing garbage loader points in high-waste zones like vegetable markets and residential areas.

Admissions Open for Class VIII at Rashtriya Indian Military College

THE Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, invites applications from eligible boys and girls for admission to Class VIII for the January 2026 term.

DON'T STRESS OUT to avoid rapid ageing, comorbidities

OR six months, Akshay (name changed), an expat in Dubai, had been experiencing abdominal bloating sensation, pain in the abdomen, and constipation.

Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan

A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.

Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.

Finding Roots of Enigmatic Cummins

The Australian captain's on-field success and personality off of it are intertwined and it goes back to his upbringing

Maiden ODI call-up for Bist against Ireland

AFTER nine white ball fixtures in less than a month, three against Australia in the away series and six against West Indies at home, India's regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for the three ODIs against Ireland.

HIL: Soorma beat Delhi SG Pipers in penalty shootouts

SOORMA Hockey Club clinched a penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.

Saweety 'even more motivated' after Arjuna honour

AWAY from the spotlight, India boxer Saweety Boora, at a time when she was just 21, had gone on to capture a silver medal in her very first World Championships at Jeju City in 2014.

Govt Launches Updated ₹4k Cr PLI Scheme for Steel Sector

The government on Monday launched a new round of steel production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹4,400 crore.

Govt must shift capex focus to social sectors

As pre-budget consultations got over on Monday, industry representatives and analysts want the government to continue its thrust on capital expenditure (capex), albeit with a shift in sectoral focus.

Rupee hits new low of 85.83 on strong dollar

THE rupee continued to its southward-ho for the fourth month, losing 4 paise to close at a new low of 85.83 on Monday, weighed in the blood bath on the equity markets amid persisting bearish tilt.

Budget should address ailing affordable housing market: Realty sector

THE real estate sector is seeking big reforms from the upcoming Union budget for FY26 (to be tabled on Feb 1, 2025) to revive sentiments amid a decline in transaction activity.

RBI adds 8 tn gold in Nov; reserves up 73 tn to 786 tn in '24

THE Reserve Bank continued its gold haul, adding 8 tonne to the strategic reserves in November, taking the annual additions in the 11 months to 73 tonne, with this the total reserves stood at 786 tonne.

Venture capital-backed companies surpass $50 bn in public market cap

THE country's start-up ecosystem is increasingly becoming a driving force behind the country's economic progress, with VC-backed companies crossing $50 billion in public market capitalization, said Shekhar Kirani, Partner at Accel.

Telcos May Report 5-6.5% QoQ Rise in ARPU in Q3

TELECOM service providers are expected to report a 5-6.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in average revenue per user (ARPU) in their Q3FY25 results, according to a report by Centrum.