The New Indian Express Vijayawada - 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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Registration for red gram ryots begins in Prakasam

PRAKASAM district authorities, following government directives, initiated the registration process for red gram farmers on Thursday.

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Skill enhancement prog for teachers held at VIT

A one-day skill enhancement programme for government high school teachers from eight mandals in Guntur district was inaugurated on Wednesday at Vellore Institute of Technology-Andhra Pradesh (VIT-AP) University by its School of Advanced Sciences.

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Man gets lifer for murder of woman

NAGULURI Yakobu (30), a resident of Gadiparthivari Palem village in Chimakurthy mandal, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine of ₹5,000 by the Principal District Judge (PDJ) Court on Wednesday for the murder of Madhyanapu Lakshmi (30).

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Expedite pipeline repairs: GMC chief to officials

GUNTUR Municipal Corporation (GMC) Commissioner P Srinivasulu has directed officials to complete repairs on a damaged 1600 mm water pipeline by Friday morning.

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MP seeks Centre's nod for railway projects in Eluru

ELURU MP Putta Mahesh Kumar has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to take action on several railway-related issues in the Eluru Parliamentary Constituency.

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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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Exam schedule for Class X & Inter out

IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh released the schedule for Class X and Intermediate examinations on Wednesday on social media platform X.

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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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Bixa Orellana cultivation silently blooms in ASR dist

As many as 400 farmers cultivating rare flower in 1,240 acres

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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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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 criticised the YSRCP government headed by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, calling for a special ministry to investigate the alleged financial scams in the last five years.

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Enforce helmet rule strictly to prevent deaths in mishaps: HC

THE Andhra Pradesh High Court said a total of 667 deaths happened from June to September 2024 in the State as victims did not wear helmets.

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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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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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Telangana's tighter RoR Bill changes to protect parents

Cabinet to review amendments before tabling it in Assembly on Dec 16

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Karnataka bids tearful adieu to ex-CM Krishna

THE mortal remains of former Chief Minister SM Krishna were consigned to flames with full state honours at his native village of Somanahalli near Maddur in Mandya district on Wednesday.

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

ACTOR Allu Arjun has filed a petition in the Telangana High Court seeking a 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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Subramania Bharati's works compendium out

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled a 23-volume compendium of poet Subramania Bharati's complete works during a ceremony in New Delhi.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

1 min

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

Declining numbers

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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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Act of generosity: Body of 2-day-old baby donated to 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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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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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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₹2.8K cr aid to Gujarat, yet it faces malnutrition

POOR STATE OF HEALTH

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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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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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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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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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Chemical arms watchdog to meet today on toxic stockpile

THE global chemical weapons watchdog will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss the situation in Syria over concerns about the country's stockpile of toxic chemicals.

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Afghan Minister Haqqani killed

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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Jio loses most users; VIL, Airtel customer base falls

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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Modi ended UPA-era phone banking; Rahul's comment baseless: FM

REJECTING leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi's criticism on the condition of Indian public sector banks, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said public sector banks under the Narendra Modi-led government have only prospered, and are in much better conditions than in the UPA-era.

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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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Will ensure policy stability: RBI Guv

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

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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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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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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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GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

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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

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. Gukesh wasn't bothered by the opening and held on very easily; 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.

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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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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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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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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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