The New Indian Express Tirupati - December 12, 2024

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December 12, 2024

Rahul's pitch to Birla to make LS fully functional

Urges Speaker to expunge BJP's derogatory remarks; wants discussion on Constitution

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Scouts and Guides expands to 220 schools in Annamayya district

THE Scouts and Guides movement, a voluntary organisation committed to instilling patriotism, discipline, and social responsibility, continues to expand its influence.

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Road proposed at Bellary Chowrasta to ease traffic

Officials told to estimate proj costs & start work on diversion roads

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JSP leader meets MSME Corp Chief

JANA Sena Party Nellore district general secretary Gunukula Kishore met Andhra Pradesh MSME Development Corporation Chairman Tamireddy Shivashankar in Mangalagiri on Wednesday and congratulated him on his appointment.

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Rebuild Annamayya House, TTD urged

HUNDREDS of devotees and folk artistes staged a grand procession on Wednesday, urging the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to reconstruct the demolished Annamayya house in Tirumala and reinstall the Annamayya and Lord Hanuman statues.

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MP urges Union Minister to establish Skill Development Centre in Kandukur

NELLORE MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy has urged Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Jitendra Ram Manjhi to establish a Skill Development Centre in Kandukur.

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TTD to replace Suprabhata Seva with Thiruppavai

IN observance of Dhanurmasam, the Tirumala temple will replace the traditional Suprabhata Seva with the Thiruppavai Pasura Parayanam starting December 17.

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AP tourism forum suggests reforms to boost growth of sector

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Forum (APTF) and Travel and Tourism Association of Andhra Pradesh (TTAA) have proposed a series of recommendations to enhance the State's tourism policy, citing the need for reduced entry costs and streamlined processes to attract investments and support entrepreneurs.

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PDS rice samples yet to be analysed

PDS rice samples collected from the Stella L Panama ship have not been tested yet, leaving the vessel anchored at Kakinada deep water port since November 11 due to unresolved legal issues over the alleged illegal exports.

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Bixa Orellana cultivation silently blooms in ASR dist

As many as 400 farmers are cultivating annatto in 1,240 acres

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Heavy rains likely in South Coastal AP & R'seema today

HEAVY rains are expected in isolated parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on Thursday due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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People vexed with NDA govt: Jagan

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy reiterated that people have been vexed with the TDP-led NDA government in just six months as it has failed on all fronts.

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Anagani describes Lokesh as brand ambassador for Andhra

MINISTER for Revenue Anagani Satya Prasad has described Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh as a brand ambassador for Andhra Pradesh.

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I&PR Director: New mechanism to address people's issues soon

DIRECTOR of Information and Public Relations Department Himanshu Shukla has said the issues and problems that touch upon the people should not be ignored.

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Tech giant Google logs in to Vizag

Signs MoU with AP govt to set up AI data center; CM envisions rapid growth of Port City

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BJP seeks probe into fiscal scams in Jagan's regime

BJP floor leader Penmetsa Vishnu Kumar Raju criticized the YSRCP government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy, calling for a special ministry to investigate alleged financial scams during Jagan's tenure.

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Dy CM hits out at Collectors, asks them to be driving force

\"THE previous government had shaken the foundation of democracy with its deeds in the past five years.

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Subramania Bharathi's works compendium out

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a compendium of complete works of poet Subramania Bharathi, running into 23 volumes, at a function held in New Delhi.

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Woman's death: Allu Arjun seeks HC's stay on arrest

ACTOR Allu Arjun has filed a petition in the Telangana High Court seeking stay on all further proceedings, including his arrest, in connection with FIR No 376 registered by the Chikkadpally police following the death of 39-year-old M Revathi at the Sandhya Theatre during the screening of the premiere Pushpa-2: The Rule.

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PAWN TO QUEEN: A CALL TO EMPOWER ASHA WORKERS

HE ASHA or accredited social health activist programme in India is one of the most celebrated community health worker schemes in the world.

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THE SPECTRE OF FUNDAMENTALISM RISES OVER SYRIA

The Assad family held together Syria's disparate communities with a secular government. That body politic will fray. India needs to keep an eye on the possibility of growing radicalisation

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26/11 attacker among 65 of 178 wanted fugitives taking shelter in US: Govt

EVERY third fugitive wanted by Indian agencies is taking shelter in the United States, making it a safe haven for criminals and terrorists, the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has told the Lok Sabha.

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No-trust notice against Chair sparks Upper House uproar

RAJYA Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday without transacting any business amid uproar by treasury and opposition benches over the no-trust notice against the House Chairman and the George Soros issue.

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Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of Centre.

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Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of the Centre.

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India cuts malaria burden by 69% in 6 yrs: WHO

Declining numbers

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Rlys bill okayed, Vaishnaw says won't lead to privatisation

THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend Railway laws with the Centre insisting that it will not lead to the national carrier's privatisation.

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Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of Centre.

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Act of generosity: Body of 2-day-old baby donated in Dehradun hospital

THE family of a two-and-a-half-day-old baby donated her body for medical study at Doon Hospital in Dehradun, making her the youngest donor in the country.

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Constitution at Ambedkar statue vandalised, Maha violence erupts

PROHIBITORY orders were imposed in Maharashtra's Parbhani on Wednesday as violent protests rocked the city over the vandalising of a replica of the Indian Constitution, officials said.

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Pitch for Muslim among 2 Dy CMs if INDIA bloc wins

IT appears that all is not well within INDIA bloc partners in Bihar as AICC general secretary and party's co-in-charge Shahnawaz Alam on Wednesday said his party would like to have two deputy chief ministers, including a Muslim, if the coalition formed the next government in the state.

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Allahabad HC judge faces impeach bid

A day after the Supreme Court asked the Allahabad High Court to furnish details of the controversial speech delivered by Justice Shekhar Yadav at a VHP event, Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday started the process to move an impeachment motion against the HC judge.

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Fadnavis in Delhi to sort out Maha knot on berths

Cabinet expansion may take place by Dec 14 before session starts

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Durbar move will be restored in J&K: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the disbanded Durbar Move will be restored.

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₹2.8K cr aid to Gujarat, yet it faces malnutrition

DESPITE the Centre allocating ₹2,879.3 crore under Poshan Abhiyaan over the past three years, malnutrition and health challenges persist in Gujarat.

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BNP holds ‘long march’ against B’desh mission ‘breach’ in Agartala

BANGLADESH Nationalist Party took out a Dhaka-Agartala ‘long march’ on Wednesday against the recent “breach of premises” of the Bangladesh mission in Agartala.

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No access to food & water for 75,000 Palestinians in northern Gaza for last two months: United Nations

HUMANITARIAN aid to north Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

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Trump mocks Trudeau as Guv of Canada

US President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, describing him as the \"Governor of Canada\".

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Minister Haqqani killed in suicide attack

The Afghan minister for refugees was killed on Wednesday in a suicide bombing at the ministry's offices in the capital Kabul, government sources said, blaming the Islamic State group for the attack which has not been claimed.

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New York gunman's manifesto had him railing about US healthcare

THE man charged with brazenly gunning down a top health insurance CEO in New York, carried a handwritten manifesto of grievances against the industry, police said.

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Ex-Korean def minister in detention tried to kill himself

SOUTH Korea's previous defence minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law declaration, officials said on Wednesday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol's office resisted a police attempt to search the compound.

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Will ensure policy stability: RBI Guv

Malhotra says decisions will be taken keeping in mind public interest, to preserve trust

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Jio loses highest no. of users; Airtel, VIL too see fall in customers

THE country's largest telecom service provider Reliance Jio lost the highest number of subscribers among the three private telcos after a tariff hike.

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Multiple powertrains to co-exist in mkt: Toyota

TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR (TKM) said on Wednesday that multiple powertrains and fuel options will continue to exist in the passenger vehicle (EV) market even as other carmakers in India have taken an aggressive electrification policy.

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SWITCH Mobility unveils low floor bus for Indian market

SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland and part of the diversified Hinduja Group, on Wednesday unveiled its contemporary electric bus platform SWITCH EiV12 - the low-floor electric city bus for the Indian market.

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Shriram Fin concludes sale of housing loan arm

SHRIRAM Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram group, on Wednesday announced the completion of the sale of its entire stake (84.44% of the shareholding on a fully diluted basis) in its housing finance subsidiary Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL/Shriram Housing Finance) to Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor firm for a sale consideration of ₹3,929 crore.

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Mobikwik IPO subscribed fully in less than 90 mins of opening

THE initial public offer (IPO) of fintech firm One Mobikwik Systems saw a strong participation from investors as the issue was fully subscribed in less than 90 minutes of opening on Wednesday.

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Jubilant Bhartia group picks 40% in Coca-cola bottling arm

JUBILANT BHARTIA GROUP, a conglomerate of diverse businesses spanning from pharma to quick service restaurant (QSR), has announced to acquire 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent company of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages.

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Govt, industry must work together to manage debt

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said there is a need for governments and the industry to work together to manage debt at both national and local levels, ensuring that future generations are not burdened with unsustainable debt.

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC

SAUDI ARABIA has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's football, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0

SMRITI MANDHANA'S record-breaking century and Arundhati Reddy's career-best figures went in vain as India lost the final ODI against Australia at the WACA ground as hosts took the series 3-0 adding six points to their tally in the ICC women's ODI championship.

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Can struggling Sharma step up as captain?

IT was day three of the Pune Test against New Zealand. Having lost the home Test series 3-0, a dejected Rohit Sharma addressed the media.

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ISL: CFC down Hyderabad to end 4-match winless run

IRFAN YADWAD'S early goal proved to be the difference-maker as Chennaiyin FC recorded a much-needed victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, on Wednesday.

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Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win

MOHAMED SALAH helped maintain Liverpool's perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta.

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GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

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Shami far from best as Bengal lose to Baroda

PACER Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

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GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

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Liren's White matches

Game 2: One of the quickest draws so far, just 23 moves. The world champion had a miniscule advantage but didn't push; Game 4: A draw from a mile away; Game 6: The Chinese had a small advantage throughout the game but it felt like something Gukesh always had under control; Game 8: Both players made mistakes when they had winning chances. Gukesh engineered a chance before almost giving it away; Game 10: Not a lot of action on the board as both players had an accuracy of over 98.5%; Game 12: Liren worked his way into the game from the opening and didn't allow his young opponent room to develop his pieces. He eventually enjoyed a dominating win.

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