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ADB approves $778m for Amaravati development

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a results-based loan of $788.8 million (about ₹6,620 crore) to Andhra Pradesh to develop Amaravati as a green and smart capital city that offers world-class infrastructure.

Plan to develop AP as hub of energy & green corridors

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said AP will be developed as a hub of energy and green corridors.

Upgrade public edu system to rival pvt institutions: CM

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called for transformative reforms to establish a knowledge-driven society in the State, urging officials to align education with global standards.

Jolt to YSRCP as Avanthi, Grandhi resign from party

Former minister and ex-MLA to take off from politics for time-being

CM raps officials on NREGA 'mismatch'

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took a serious class to Principal Secretary (Panchayat Raj) Shashi Bhushan Kumar, District Collectors and other senior officials for not coming prepared on MGNREGA works and bill payments for the review meet.

Govt aims to make tourism major revenue source

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasised the need to strengthen law and order to ensure tourist safety and urged District Collectors to formulate plans to make tourism a significant revenue source.

SC halts surveys of mosques

FREEZE ON 18 SUITS

Ex-MLA criticises YSRCP leaders over SEZ land issue

FORMER Pithapuram MLA SVSN Varma criticised the absence of ex-MLA and ex-minister Dadisetti Raja from an open debate on the Kakinada SEZ farmers' issue.

MLA urges people's participation in revenue meetings to resolve disputes

SENIOR TDP MLA Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdhary urged residents to participate in village-level revenue meetings and take the opportunity to resolve long-pending land disputes.

Heavy rains disrupt life in Tirupati dist

HEAVY rains over the past two days have caused severe disruptions in Tirupati district, inundating low-lying areas, blocking roads, and triggering safety concerns in the sacred Tirumala hills.

MPHA staff appeal for reinstatement amid hardship

ANDHRA Pradesh Contract Para-Medical Employees Association convener GVV Prasad has appealed to the State government to reinstate 1,700 terminated Multi-Purpose Health Assistants (MPHAs) on humanitarian grounds.

Direct flight launched from R'varam to Delhi

The 180-seat flight will depart from Rajahmundry at 10.30 am

K'seema JC pushes for diversification of agri cooperative societies

DISTRICT Joint Collector T Nishathi on Thursday urged for the growth of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Societies (PACCS) through diversification.

GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

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;

GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Will ensure policy stability: RBI Guv

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

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.

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.