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Ex-transport dept cop main suspect in big gold and cash seizure in MP

FORMER MP transport department constable-turned-businessman Saurabh Sharma, whose premises were raided for two days by Lokayukta police, may emerge as the key suspect in the seizure of 52 kg gold and ₹11 crore cash from a car in Bhopal on Friday night.

Govt to check commercial viability of D2M tech

AFTER the \"reasonably successful\" preliminary trials of direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology - telecast of live TV channels on smartphones without an internet connection - Prasar Bharati has sent a detailed proposal with findings to the government to seek approval for initiating large-scale testing to check its commercial feasibility.

Cong launches campaign to uphold Ambedkar's legacy, lines up rallies

TAKING the Ambedkar row from Parliament to streets, the Congress launched a nationwide campaign on Saturday.

Indian skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM

Modi addresses diaspora, meets 101-year-old former IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa after granddaughter's request

Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats

INDIA's net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometers during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday.

No grounds to reject Oppn's no-trust notice against V-P

THERE is no constitutional ground to reject the impeachment notice submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said constitutional expert and former Lok Sabha secretary general PDT Achary.

PROTECT SOIL AFTER A YEAR OF LANDSLIDES

In December, a landslide occurred in the rocky Thiruvannamalai on the slopes of the Annamalaiyar Hill, after a heavy rainfall unusual for the region.

THE RISE & RISE OF AMBEDKAR AS AN ICON

HE fracas over an insult to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar leading to fisticuffs between the members of the ruling coalition and the opposition within the parliament complex underlined two distinctive trends.

WB loan to transform Amaravati into a model capital

THE World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved an $800 million loan to support the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Programme in Andhra Pradesh.

Man rapes minor, saved by cops from mob

TENSION prevailed for some time in Gudihatnoor mandal headquarter on Saturday after a man, identified as Poshetty, allegedly kidnapped a minor girl and raped her in his house around 3 pm in the afternoon.

GST ON AVIATION FUEL NOT ADVISABLE, BHATTI TELLS COUNCIL

Finance minister agrees with AP demand for 1% cess on B2B deals to fund flood-relief

TG lost 105.87 sq km forest cover in two years: Report

TELANGANA has lost significant forest cover over the last two years.

Andhra forms panel to study free bus travel scheme in other states

Andhra Pradesh government has formed a committee to study the feasibility of implementing a free bus travel scheme for women, similar to those in other states like Telangana and Karnataka. The decision follows a pre-election promise by TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu.

KTR goes hammer & tongs at govt over farm incentives

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday attacked the Congress government over Rythu Bharosa, accusing it of slashing benefits to a number of farmers while claiming that it was issued to all farmers.

Cong govt spent ₹20,616 cr on crop loan waiver: CM

Divulging the crop loan waiver scheme details implemented by his government, he said that the Congress government had spent ₹20,616 crore benefiting 25,35,963 farmers.

Christian organisations rival govt in education, health activities: Revanth

CHIEF Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday praised the contributions of Christian organisations, stating that they provide quality education and health services on par with the government.

Praying that God saves TG and its people: Harish

EXPRESSING serious displeasure over the conduct of the Legislative Assembly proceedings, BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao said that he was praying to God to save the state and its people.

A 'productive' session of TG Legislature draws to a close

THE Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council were adjourned sine die on Saturday, after seven days of heated discussions during which eight Bills were passed.

5th floor of Sattva building damaged in fire

A fire broke out on the fifth floor of the Sattva Elixir building in Madhapur on Saturday morning around 6 am.

FTBs at 10 locations to collect trash from Musi

MRDCL will hire, operate the machinery for removal of floating waste from the river

Rapido signs MoU with HMRL to enhance commute

RAPIDO, a ride-hailing platform, has partnered with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) to provide seamless first and last-mile connectivity for Hyderabad Metro commuters.

AE imprisoned for three years in decade-old DA case

THE Anti-Corruption Bureau convicted an assistant engineer to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a criminal case registered against him thirteen years ago on March 15, 2011.

THE SONG OF FIERY PASSION AND ICY PEAKS

HAT drives a teenager to conquer the icy peaks of Antarctica? For Padakanti Vishwanath Karthikey, it's a passion ignited by sibling rivalry. At 16, he's already scaled some of the world's most challenging mountains, and his story is far from over. On December 3, he became the youngest Indian to summit Mount Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak at 16,050 feet, as part of a Boots and Crampons-Elite Exped team led by renowned British mountaineer Nirmal Purja.

Carving a legacy: Shakuntala's wooden wonders find eager buyers

Like the legendary artisans of ancient India, Pasari Shakuntala is carrying forward a rich tradition of wood carving.

One beat at a time: NRI teen's CPR training initiative

A teenager from California in the US is making waves in India. Anjali Madala, a Class 11 student, has founded Vital Squad, a non-profit to combat a silent killer: sudden cardiac arrest.

Tasar silk brings hope to tribal farmers in Mancherial

ONCE a forgotten craft, Tasar silk cultivation is now experiencing a remarkable revival in Mancherial district.

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

Love-all start: Sindhu-Sai set for match close to heart

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as the date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

Roshan Kanakala's Mowgli launched

ROSHAN Kanakala, who made his debut last year with the new-age romantic drama Bubble Gum, will next be seen headlining the action-adventure film Mowgli.