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UP plans crash course on RTI Act at Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025

INTRODUCING new features to the Mahakumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to sensitise the visitors about the Right to Information on the sands of Sangam.

Three Khalistani terrorists killed in Pilibhit encounter

Three suspected Khalistani terrorists allegedly involved in the grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter with police in Pilibhit early on Monday.

Should Evaluate ONOE in National Interest

D P Chaudhary, former Union Minister of State for Law and now Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee of the Constitution (One hundred and twenty-ninth (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is hopeful that the JPC, with its erudite and experienced members, will come out with the report in the national interest, he said in a conversation with Rajesh Kumar Thakur. Excerpts:

Manipur govt announces to make 1,946 new police recruits peace messengers

THE Manipur govt will make an endeavour towards restoring peace in the ethnic violence-hit state by not disintegrating a team of 1,946 newly-inducted India Reserve Battalion personnel from Meitei, Kuki, Naga and other communities who were trained together in Assam.

Building young talent key for New India: Modi

Distributes over 71K appointment letters to new recruits in govt depts under Rozgar Mela

200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains in line

ON FAST TRACK

E-forensics platform to connect 117 labs: MHA

KEEPING in view the special importance given to forensic evidence after implementation of revamped criminal laws---Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bhartiya Sakshya Sanhita (BSS), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform, which is connected with 117 forensic science laboratories across the country, officials said on Monday.

Army's equine, canine unit falls short on training, animal transport use: CAG

THE Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) fell short of achieving half of its training objectives and failed to fully utilise its Animal Transport (AT) Units, revealed a recent audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on the defence services.

PMO steps in, asks health ministry to act against misleading adverts

THE Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed the Health Ministry to take \"appropriate action\" to amend the draft Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954, which aimed to take stringent action against misleading advertisements, including Ayush medicines.

RELIGION IN THE TIME OF UNCERTAINTIES

few months ago, Elon Musk said 'woke' was a virus and he would not rest till he destroyed it. Apart from other motivations, he said he 'lost' his young son to the left as the progressive establishment wholeheartedly assisted the boy's irrevocable transition to become a girl.

INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR: ALGORITHM

Algorithms affect most parts of our lives today. With quantum computing set to be unleashed, the future looks loaded in favour of the abilities of instructions coded in machines

DEVI AWARDS FOR 17 TRAILBLAZING WOMEN

The women were lauded for being anti-status quoists, building identities and not just empires, and opening doors

KCR, Harish move TG HC to quash order on Kaleshwaram

FORMER Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and former minister T Harish Rao have filed a petition in the Telangana High Court to quash an order passed by the principal sessions judge of Jayashankar Bhupalapally district regarding a criminal petition alleging irregularities in the Kaleshwaram scam.

Stampede case: Allu Arjun summoned for questioning

THE Hyderabad city police issued a notice to actor Allu Arjun on Monday, directing him to appear at the Chikkadpally police station on Tuesday.

CID likely to summon YV's son Vikranth

ANDHRA Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (APCID) is likely to summon Vikranth Reddy, son of YSRC MP YV Subba Reddy, as part of its probe into the alleged irregularities in the transfer of shares of Kakinada Sea Port Ltd (KSPL) and Kakinada SEZ.

Guidelines needed to shortlist pensioners, says Naidu

Assures that all eligible beneficiaries will continue to receive pensions; vows to implement 34% reservation for BCs in nominated posts

₹14,000 CRORE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SECTOR IS PROOF OF CONFIDENCE IN AP

MINISTER for Industries, Commerce, and Food Processing TG Bharath asserted that Kurnool will emerge as a hub for innovation and industrialisation.

PK stresses on transparency, accountability in public works

\"EVERY penny spent by the TDP-led NDA government's treasury should benefit the people for generations,\" asserted Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan during his visit to Krishna district on Monday.

Seating snub sparks chaos in Kadapa council meet

THE general body meeting of Kadapa Municipal Corporation (KMC) turned into a war of words as a dispute between Mayor K Suresh Babu and local MLA Reddeppagari Madhavi Reddy escalated over seating arrangements.

Govt to complete 1.8L TIDCO houses by June 12 to mark one year in office

As many as 1.18 lakh Township and Infrastructure Development Corporation (TIDCO) houses will be completed by June 12 next year to mark one year governance of the TDP-led NDA government, asserted Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Dr P Narayana.

Woman urges Jr NTR to keep promise of cancer aid

A woman from Tirupati has appealed to film actor Junior NTR to fulfil his promise of financial assistance for her son's cancer treatment.

APTDC executive board okays new tourism policy

THE Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) Executive Board has approved the innovative and development-oriented Tourism Policy 2024-29 to boost the industry in the State.

Body delivered in parcel identified, suspect named

Search launched for brother-in-law of woman who received body

Police to serve fresh notices on Perni Nani and son Kittu

FRESH witness appearance notices will be served on former minister Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani) and his son Krishna Murthy instructing them to appear before the investigation officer for questioning in connection with missing PDS rice from their godown, said Krishna SP Gangadhar on Monday.

Plans drawn to transform urban areas in 3 yrs: Narayana

UNDER the guidance of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the State government is taking necessary steps to provide essential amenities in urban areas across the State within the next three years, Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) P Narayana announced on Monday.

Guntur industrialists welcome textile policy

Businessmen point out that new policy will reap benefits if govt clears pending incentives worth ₹1,100 crore

VMC to organise Sanjaa Utsav Mela from Dec 25

VIJAYAWADA Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner Dhyanachandra HM has instructed the grand organisation of the Sanjaa Utsav Mela for members of Self Help Groups (SHGs).

₹5.7L fine collected from traffic violators in V'wada

IN a bid to enforce helmet usage among two-wheeler riders, Vijayawada's traffic police have intensified awareness campaigns and enforcement drives, seizing vehicles of those violating the Motor Vehicle Act.

'Cyber Valour' awareness prog launched in Guntur

THE Guntur police, responding to increasing cyber fraud cases, launched the 'Cyber Valour 2024' awareness programme to educate the public on preventing such crimes.

He was a leader of leaders

One of those who lit the screens of Indian cinema with very meaningful colours and poignant hues left us on Monday. Shyam Benegal is no more. He was 90.