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CLEAR THE DELUSION OF DEVELOPMENT

N developing countries like India, Pakistan, or the ones in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

AMID growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

Other Ways To Opt Out Of Constant Election Mode

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

Chief Minister Unveils Swarna Kuppam Vision-2029 Document

Promises to make Kuppam a model constituency in country, outlines growth plans, emphasises need for clear vision to develop every constituency across State

Jagan passport case: AP HC reserves verdict

THE High Court on Monday reserved its verdict pertaining to YS Jagan's petition seeking relief from appearing personally to submit a surety bond of ₹20,000 at the Special Court for the Trial of Criminal Cases Related to MPs and MLAs in Vijayawada.

Lokesh taking credit for our govt's efforts: Gudivada

YSRCP leader and former minister Gudivada Amarnath slammed IT and HRD Minister N Lokesh for claiming credit for developmental projects initiated during the previous YSRCP government.

PM Surya Ghar pilot project launched in Kuppam

THE TDP-led NDA government will implement every developmental initiative in Kuppam first on a pilot basis before expanding it across the State, announced Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

ED Grills MP Vijayasai For Over Six Hours In Kakinada Port Case

YSRCP MP V Vijayasai Reddy appeared before the Enforcement Directorate on Monday in connection with the Kakinada Sea Port Limited case.

More skeletons emerge in 22A land irregularities

MORE skeletons tumble out of the cupboard as the Stamps and Registration department officials probe into the alleged purported letter by the retired Ibrahimpatnam sub-registrar Lala Bala Naga Dharma Singh addressing Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and HRD minister Nara Lokesh delves deeper.

Aim is to free education from politics: Lokesh

HRD, IT, and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh stressed the importance of keeping education free from political influence while fostering moral values and cultural awareness among students.

Excise officials crack down on ID liquor

Officials from the Andhra Pradesh Excise Department, in coordination with Odisha counterparts, raided three border villages in Koraput, Odisha, on Monday to combat the illegal transport of ID (illegally distilled) liquor through Parvathipuram-Manyam and Srikakulam districts.

4.14 crore voters recorded in State

19,512 new electors added; electors urged to verify their details in final rolls on ECI portal

₹10-L RPF Dry Canteen Inaugurated in Vijayawada

SOUTH Central Railway (SCR) Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Narendra A Patil inaugurated the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB), also called as RPF Dry Canteen, at the DRM office compound in Vijayawada on Monday.

New Allen campus to come up in V'wada

RENOWNED educational institution Allen Kota, in collaboration with Sankalpa Vidya Samstha of the GP Reddy Group of Educational Institutions, announced the launch of a new campus in Vijayawada for the 2025-26 academic year.

SC Sub-Caste Review: Public, NGOs Submit 355 Opinions

A total of 355 representatives submitted opinions and complaints regarding the sub-classification of SC Castes during the second-day session of the One-Man Commission in Ongole on Monday.

Revised building guidelines on Jan 9

Minister Narayana reviews 167 pending applications of Real Estate Regulatory Authority

High Court questions cops over Varra's detention

The High Court expressed its displeasure over the police department's attitude in the detention of YSRCP social media activist Varra Ravindra Reddy.

Projects based on IoT, AI, and solar energy shine at POLY TECH Fest

THE State-level POLY TECH FEST 2024-25, highlighting diploma students’ technical skills across Andhra Pradesh, was inaugurated by Technical Education Director G Ganesh Kumar at SS Convention Hall on Monday.

Guntur Mayor and Deputy Mayor Submit Report on Council Meeting Chaos

GUNTUR Mayor Kavati Manohar Naidu, Deputy Mayor Van-ama Bala Vajra Babu, and YSRC corporators met District Collector Nagalakshmi on Monday, seeking action over the disruption of the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) council meeting on January 4.

Trudeau, Just-Out of Office

JUSTIN Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as both the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party, putting an end to days of speculation amid rising discontent with his leadership.

Big Maoist strike in 20 mths, 8 jawans killed

EIGHT District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a civilian driver were killed in a powerful blast triggered by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.

Award Motivates Players Even More, Says Sanjay

AT 23, Sanjay was the youngest member of the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Man United hold PL leaders Liverpool in thrilling encounter

CRISIS-HIT Manchester United held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday, but the runaway Premier League leaders moved six points clear at the top of the table.

Karnataka in QFs, TN reach pre-quarters

KARNATAKA, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Vidarbha and Baroda secured direct qualifications for the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy following the seventh and last league stage of the tournament on Sunday.

MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS

GAUTAM Gambhir was sitting at the press conference room of the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Hard-fought win for nine-man Kerala in ISL

KERALA Blasters earned a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Sunday.

Banking stocks may stage a comeback in 2025

According to analysts, apart from fintech sector, e-commerce & IT services have huge growth potential this year

Why Fin Services In India Will Boom And Bloom

HERE was a cheer when India's stock market registered the 100 millionth (10 crore) investor account.

Crystal Ball Gazing Across Asset Classes

It is not as much the stocks or mutual fund schemes one selects as much as it is the right asset allocation for a given period that contributes to wealth creation for an investor.

Rate cut to trigger growth: Muthoot

KOCHI-BASED Muthoot Microfin is hopeful of better days ahead, even as the industry faces headwinds.