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Nepal and APTDC enter tourism pact
IN a landmark development, The Embassy of Nepal, led by Nepal's Ambassador to India, Dr Surendra Thapa, and the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC), headed by Chairman Dr Nukasani Balaji, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen ties between tourism sectors of Nepal and Andhra Pradesh.
WG Police Crack 'Body in Parcel' Case, Arrest Three
Key accused, his wife & live-in partner hatched plan to grab land
Skill Development Initiatives Transforming State
THE State government, under the leadership of IT and HRD Minister N Lokesh, is making significant strides in addressing unemployment and skill gaps through a series of innovative programmes aimed at creating 20 lakh jobs.
IIITDM Signs PPA for 500 KW Solar Power
INDIAN Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kurnool has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GH2 Solar to establish a 500 KW rooftop solar plant on its campus.
Positioning Vizag as the financial capital of Andhra
In line with the State government's aim to position Visakhapatnam as the financial capital of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 saw major announcements for the City of Destiny.
Gottipati blames YS Jagan for tariff hike in State and power sector woes
ENERGY Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has fiercely countered the YSRCP's statewide protests over power tariff hikes, holding former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy responsible for the crisis in the State's power sector.
Ambitious plans chalked out for Kuppam
In Chittoor, the administration has chalked out an ambitious plan to transform Kuppam, the constituency that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu won for the eighth straight time.
RUSHIKONDA
A year of revelations and public scrutiny
Rural, urban consumption gap narrows
The gap between urban and rural consumption narrowed as the average monthly per capita consumption expenditure grew 9% in nominal terms in rural areas and 8% in urban areas in 2023-24, the latest household consumption data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed.
Growth on the horizon for Kurnool dist
The undivided Kurnool district has witnessed a mix of devastating events and significant progress this year.
Cremation today amid party's push for separate resting place
Funeral at 11.45 am at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium, says home ministry
Mumbai attack plotter Abdul Makki dies of heart attack
PAKISTAN-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki, a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 174 people and injured over 300, on Friday died of a heart attack in Lahore, Pakistan.
TECHNOLOGY TRENDS THAT STOOD OUT IN 2024
Though many emerging technologies took centre stage in 2024, the year was more about driving transformation and integrating technology across various industries. Here's our technology roundup for 2024:
2024 A challenging year for foldable smartphones
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Best-selling devices of 2024: A look at the global smartphone market
As 2024 comes to a close, let's take a look at the most sellable devices in India and around the world.
Wrestling continues to grapple for survival
ARLIER this month, a Greco-Roman wrestler from Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), who was representing Rajasthan in the senior national championships in Bengaluru, got a few calls after he won the first bout.
Shahrukh, Mohamed help TN down UP
SHAHRUKH Khan's 85-ball 132 not out and Mohamed Ali's 76 not out (75 balls, eight fours, one six) powered Tamil Nadu to a massive 114-run win over Uttar Pradesh at Visakhapatnam in a Group D match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Teen Konstas takes bowlers to cleaners on his Test debut
JASPRIT Bumrah had just welcomed Sam Konstas to Test cricket.
Top Gun 4: Oz batters foil India's plans
In front of record number of fans at MCG on Day 1, Australia top-four help
City pay penalty, Chelsea stunned
ERLING HAALAND had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City's astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
₹21,367 cr lost in banking frauds in H1, up 8-times
THE number of bank frauds has seen a significant increase during the first half of the current financial year to 18,461 cases, according to the RBI report released on Thursday.
HC bars websites from copying RummyCircle
THE Delhi High Court has passed an order of interim injunction restraining defendants-impugned websites from using the RummyCircle trademark or any other similar trademark in their domain name and social media posts.
Govt Could Reduce Income Tax Rates in Budget
AMID outcry over the growing tax burden on the middle class, the government might reduce income tax rates for individuals earning up to ₹15 lakh a year, according to a report by Reuters.
Bank balance sheets robust as NPAs decline
RBI report says continuing focus on cleaning up books has led to gross bad loan ratios dropping to 13-year lows
Rupee declines for 3rd straight session, hits low of 85.26
THE rupee continued to bleed for the third consecutive day on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.
Indian Companies May Raise ₹2 Lakh Cr From Market Via Public Issues In 2025
DESPITE a sharp correction in the equity market in recent months, the initial public offering (IPO) market has remained robust.
Quick commerce growth in 2024: From gold, groceries to gadget delivery in 10 min
THE quick commerce sector in 2024 not only witnessed significant venture funding and growth, but also saw the entry of major players and extraordinary growth in terms of users.
Reserve Bank Sets Up Expert Panel to Craft Ethical AI Framework for Fin Sector
THE Reserve Bank has constituted a high-level expert panel to develop a framework for responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.
India sees higher oil demand growth than China
THE year 2024 is going to end with a higher oil demand growth rate as compared to China's.
Russia blames Ukraine for wave of attacks on banks
RUSSIA on Thursday accused the Ukrainian security services of instigating a spate of 55 arson and bomb attacks on banks, post offices and police cars across the country.