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TDP activists get ₹5L insurance cover

AS the party membership is set to cross the one crore mark soon, TDP general secretary and Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United India Insurance and Pragmatic Insurance Broking Services to provide ₹5 lakh accidental insurance cover to TDP activists.

Plan to integrate handloom clusters and tourism circuits

AS part of efforts to boost tourism and support traditional crafts, Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savita met Tourism and Culture Minister Kandula Durgesh at the State Secretariat on Thursday.

Police Aspirant Dies During Fitness Test

A 25-year-old police aspirant, Dharavath Chandrasekhar, died of cardiac arrest during a physical fitness test at the police parade grounds in Machilipatnam on Thursday.

AP Chambers seeks settlement scheme for indirect tax disputes

The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) has written to the State government, urging the introduction of a settlement scheme for indirect tax disputes.

Arjuna Award for Olympic athlete Jyothi Yarraji of AP

Makes history as first Indian woman to qualify for 100m hurdles

2 Held in ₹12.3-Cr Pan-India Cyber Fraud

BAPATLA police have arrested two cyber criminals involved in transferring over ₹74 lakh into fraudulent accounts, with two main suspects still at large.

Six workers injured in steel plant explosion

SIX workers were injured in an explosion at a private steel plant in Pennepalli village, Pellakur mandal, on Wednesday.

Centre approves ₹76L handloom cluster for Patur

New cluster aims to boost better market reach and empower local weavers

Improve infra in TIDCO housing complexes: NMC chief

NELLORE Municipal Commissioner Surya Teja has directed officials to improve basic infrastructure in TIDCO housing complexes and ensure timely allocation of completed units.

Union Min exhorts women to be entrepreneurs

UNION Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasised the central government's commitment to empowering women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) and supporting their economic growth.

Officials Told to Collect Data for SC Sub-Quota

ONE-Man Commission Chairman Rajeev Ranjan Mishra instructed Kurnool district officials to gather comprehensive data on Scheduled Caste (SC) sub-castes within government departments.

FSSAI Certifies YVU's Hostel Food Standards

YOGI Vemana University (YVU) has received the prestigious Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certification for the high-quality food served at its hostels.

Parents Decry Librarian's Misconduct with Girl at AP Residential College

TENSION prevailed at Andhra Pradesh Residential Junior College (girls) in Banavasi, Yemmiganur mandal, on Thursday following allegations of misconduct by the college's librarian with an intermediate girl.

Work not over yet, Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well

THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.

Manu and Gukesh Among Four to Receive Khel Ratna

THIS being an Olympic year, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and also the Arjuna Awards list.

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Bumrah overload biggest concern

India's strategy to have more all-rounders in the playing XI for batting depth seems to have increased workload of frontline pacers

Indian boxing in the shadows, former pros seek system overhaul for revival

No sport had seen such a slump like boxing this year.

Djokovic-Kyrgios lose, wildcard stuns Navarro

AUSTRALIAN wildcard Kimberly Birrell stunned second seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday while the doubles act of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came to a shuddering halt at the Brisbane International.

New Year celebrations in Sydney surreal experience

Despite restrictions and chaos, the New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney create a surreal experience for millions, bringing together people from all over the world.

Vaishali bags bronze in World Blitz Championship

INDIA'S R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country's chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy's title-winning show in the rapid event here.

Ola Electric's Market Share Falls, Bajaj on Top

OLA ELECTRIC'S market share in the electric two-wheeler space declined below the 20% mark in December 2023 and it has conceded its leadership position to Bajaj Auto.

GST collection growth slows down in December to 7.3%

The growth in monthly GST collection slowed down further in December, with gross revenue during the month registering a growth of 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh crore.

Market Kicks Off 2025 With Decent Gains

DOMESTIC equity markets kicked off calendar year 2024 on a positive note as the benchmark indices - BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty - ended higher on Wednesday (January 1).

OMCs Slash Price of ATF, Commercial LPG Cylinder

STATE-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by 1.5% and also lowered the cost of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants by ₹14.5 per 19-kg cylinder.

Car sales slow to multi-yr low in CY24

Passenger vehicle sales grew by just 4.5%-4.7% to slightly over 4.3 million units in CY2024

New Year '25: Food delivery platforms see record no. of orders; biryani tops

FROM biryani to cakes and pizza, New Year Eve witnessed record-breaking orders for top quick commerce platforms.

Telecom ARPU rises 15.31% in Jun-Sept quarter, Airtel leads with ₹233 per user

AVERAGE revenue per user (ARPU) of telecom service providers has seen substantial increase of 15.31% year-on-year in June-September quarter of the financial year 2024-25.

Air India rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity

AIR INDIA has rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and select Airbus A321neo aircraft.

B'desh CEC says Awami League can contest polls

BANGLADESH's Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League may participate in elections unless the government or the judiciary issues a ban against the party.