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ACA gives ₹25 lakh to Nitish Kumar

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday handed over a cheque for ₹25 lakh to international cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association president and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath.

Petrol demand set to increase 6.6% in FY26

DOMESTIC demand for petroleum products is projected to hit a record 252.9 million tonnes in FY26, a 4.65% increase from the 241.8 million tonnes expected for FY25, as per the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).

RBI Updates List of Upper Layer Non-Banks, Includes Tata Capital; Retains Tata Sons

The Reserve Bank has announced the list of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in the upper layer under scale-based regulation for the 2024-25, adding Tata Capital to the list.

Ramesh Takes Charge as PCCM of SCR

N RAMESH took charge as Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM) of South Central Railway, which is one of the biggest railway zones in India in terms of track length, scale of operations and earnings, at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad on Thursday.

Devotees propose Vontimitta-Ayodhya rail link

DEVOTEES have urged the Centre and the State government to set up a direct rail link between Vontimitta and Ayodhya.

'Not a done deal as Hamas reneging'

PMO says Hamas is backing out of creating crisis

ED quizzes KTR on E-Prix funds, asks for bank details

Ex-minister highlights $82 million economic benefits for T'gana from race

Universities in Search of Emancipation

UGC's draft regulations have a few inclusive ideas that are laudable. But they miss the chance of loosening the grip of both governments and corporates over our universities

Expedite development projects: Kollu

MINISTER for Mines and Excise Kollu Ravindra has directed officials to accelerate the development of Machilipatnam Port and Fishing Harbour.

Dependence on H-1B visas has reduced, says Infosys CFO

In what Infosys chief financial officer (CFO) Jayesh Sanghrajka on Thursday said over the years, the company's dependence on H-1B visas has reduced significantly.

Why Indian Cities Need Behaviour Change Officers

NDIAN cities stand at a critical crossroads. The urban population is projected to reach 40 percent by 2030, up from 30 percent in 2011, redefining how millions of Indians live, work and interact.

India Joins Elite Club With Docking of Space Capsules

In a big push for India's space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully docked two spacecraft as part of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission early Thursday.

State getting ready for 76th R-Day fete in Vijayawada

Chief Secretary K Vijayanand has instructed officials to ensure seamless arrangements for the 76th Republic Day celebrations at IGMC Stadium, Vijayawada, on January 26.

Russian Missiles Target Ukraine's Energy Sites

RUSSIA launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities at dawn on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.

Coach Irwansyah good for India, says Christie

JONATAN Christie was clearly operating at his will on Wednesday. The Indonesian singles shuttler was meticulous. Be it in front of the net or near the back line, he was bossing in every nook and corner of the court. Wang Tzu Wei, his Round of 32 opponent, was the one on the receiving end.

Day of draws: Liverpool at Forest; City, Chelsea held

LIVERPOOL will be glad to see the back of Nottingham Forest. Two games against the big surprise of the Premier League season have yielded just one point for the leaders after their 1-1 draw at Forest's rocking City Ground on Tuesday.

BJP Does Caste Arithmetic in Milkipur Bypoll

MILKIPUR by-election is set to be a direct battle of nerves between the ruling BJP and Samajwadi Party.

Yoon held after 5-hr standoff

Investigators bypass bus barricades, cut barbed wire, scale walls before prez gave up

Kirloskar family feud may prolong as group firm challenges Sebi order

The decades-old feud in the Kirloskar family is set to take longer as Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has challenged the Sebi order asking it to disclose the details of the family settlement at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which will begin hearing the case from January 16.

Meta to lay off more than 3,500 employees

META, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is planning to cut 5% of total staff this year by terminating staff based on performance and hiring new workers to replace them.

THE BRIDGES INDIA NEEDS TO THE EAST

India can invigorate its engagement with East Asia through the shared cultural traditions of Buddhism and the epics. To do that effectively, linguistic links will be essential

MP BJP leader rapes, blackmails politician; held

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior after she refused to marry a man chosen by them even as police officials were present in the house during the incident.

More Major History For Djokovic Down Under

NOVAK Djokovic celebrated a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

Manoj Allowed into MBU After Row; Meets Lokesh

TENSION prevailed at Mohan Babu University (MBU) on Wednesday evening when actor Manchu Manoj was denied entry into the campus by police.

Graduate MLC poll set to witness a tough contest

KEEN to increase its strength in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, the NDA has intensified efforts to win the Krishna-Guntur Graduates' Constituency MLC election.

Kalyan Jewellers shares under bear grip; fall 30% in 2 weeks

DESPITE reporting a healthy outlook and strong business update for the recently concluded December quarter (Q3FY25), shares of Kalyan Jewellers, one of India's largest Jewellery firms, have come under a severe bearish grip.

SC seeks Dallewal's med report from Punjab

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government for detailed medical reports and latest vitals of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for an independent assessment of his medical condition by AIIMS, Delhi.

Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Faulty Remarks

META India tendered an apology on Wednesday for company CEO Mark Zuckerberg's erroneous remarks about the outcome of the Indian general election 2024.

Thousands of devotees witness Makara Jyoti at Ayyappa Devasthanam

THE Ayyappa Devasthanam saw a spiritually charged atmosphere on Tuesday as thousands of devotees gathered to witness the Makara Jyothi, organised by the Crane Religious Trust.

Exports Down for the Second Month in a Row in Dec '24

INDIA's merchandise exports contracted 1% year-on-year even as imports rose 4.9% in December 2024, government data released on Wednesday showed.