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With new tiger pair, Dehradun zoo raking in moolah as visitors throng
THE recent arrival of a pair of tigers has turned the Dehradun Zoo into a treasure trove. Typically, the months of May and June see the highest number of visitors, but this winter, the allure of the tigers has drawn record crowds even in the biting cold.
AAP, Cong & SAD united, oppose post of chief secy in Chandigarh
AFTER 41 years, the post of Adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator was abolished by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and re-designated as Chief Secretary, causing a political uproar in Punjab.
Prep for '26 polls, Didi moots plans for students to woo 1st-time voters
KEEPING in mind West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the Trinamool Congress has decided to announce more student-friendly schemes to woo first-time voters, party leaders said.
India Steps Up Talks With Taliban Govt, Foreign Secy Meets Minister In Dubai
STEPPING up dialogue with the Taliban-led government in Kabul since they returned to power in 2021, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said.
Airlines may have to share weather data with IMD
The government is considering making it mandatory for domestic airlines to share real-time weather data collected during take-off and landing with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to enhance high weather forecast efficiency capabilities.
Govt to announce safety ratings for e-rickshaws
The humble electric rickshaw (e-rick) may be a boon for last-mile connectivity in Delhi, but not really trusted as a safe mode of public transport.
Court's opinion vs legislative power: SC to hear pleas on selection of CEC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on February 4 a batch of pleas challenging the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) under the 2023 law, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel.
Rajnath assures India's assistance to Maldives in strengthening defence
DEFENCE minister Rajnath Singh has assured his Maldivian counterpart, Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon, that India is prepared to assist the island nation in strengthening its defence capabilities.
200KM ROAD BUILT FOR 100KM RLY LINE
Alternate sources of water made available to people of over 20 villages dependent on Himalayan fountains
UGC's Rules for College Admission Don't Suit All
The quote 'Education must not simply teach work; it must teach life. -W E B Du Bois' is present in the image but missing in extraction
H-1B Angst Is A Tempest In A Teapot
American visas for skilled workers are determined by market forces and legislated by the US Congress. Despite political posturing at times, the numbers never shrank
India Moved From 'Chalta Hai' To 'Hoga Kaise Nahin' Under Modi: Jaishankar
External Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday asserted that India has moved from the attitude of 'chalta hai' to 'hoga kaise nahin' as it makes rapid strides towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Bizman held for remarks on Honey Rose
THE police on Wednesday arrested Boby Chemmanur for making obscene remarks against actor Honey Rose, even as the businessman denied any wrongdoing.
Modi Emphasises AP's Role in Nation's Progress
EMPHASISING that Andhra Pradesh is full of possibilities and opportunities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that the State and, subsequently, the nation will develop only when these possibilities are realised.
TG has a stock of 14L cases of UBL beer
Krishna Rao said that as of date, Telangana has a stock of 14 lakh cases of UBL beer.
Heera Group assets worth ₹100 cr attached
THE Hyderabad zonal unit of the Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached 27 immovable properties with an estimated market value of ₹103.4 crore (book value ₹17.14 crore) under the provisions of the PMLA in an alleged Ponzi scheme involving Heera Group of Companies.
State Jails Log 30.8% Rise in Intake
TELANGANA prisons saw a 30.8% increase in the number of prisoners being lodged in jails in 2024 compared to 2023.
Hyd Metro Launches 'Me Time on My Metro' Campaign
The L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) launched the \"Me Time on My Metro\" campaign on Wednesday.
HYDRAA commissioner looks into Turkayamjal lake overflow complaints
Residents say the lake overflows as the sluice gates are closed
KTR Asks Cadre To Rise Against Cong Govt In 'Year Of Agitations'
BRS working president KT Rama Rao and MLA T Harish Rao on Wednesday called upon the party cadre to fight against the A Revanth Reddy government, which, according to them, is trying to divert the people's attention from its failure in implementing the elections assurances by foisting false cases against the opponents.
Identify land for establishing solar power plants: Bhatti
DEPUTY Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday instructed the district collectors to identify land for establishing solar power plants, with the involvement of women Self Help Groups (SHG), for 1,000 MW of power generation.
Fresh complaint against KTR alleges quid pro quo in awarding of ORR lease
Former CE of HMDA, according to sources, told probe team that Arvind Kumar had asked him to transfer the funds
Complete appointments to nominated posts within three weeks: AICC gen secy
AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal suggested that the Congress-led state government, instead of focusing solely on its five-term, should adopt a governance that ensures the grand old party's success for the next 20 years.
HC Extends Stay on Summons to KCR, Harish
Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday extended till January 22, 2025, the interim stay on the summons issued by the Principal Sessions Judge, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, directing former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and former minister T. Harish Rao to appear before the court in connection with allegations of large-scale corruption.
Six Devotees Die in Tirupati Stampede
SIX devotees, including five women, died in a stampede during the distribution of Vaikuntha Dwara Sarvadarshan tokens at Ramanaidu Municipal School in Bairagipatada area of Tirupati on Wednesday evening.
JPC starts with robust exchange of views on 'one nation, one poll'
THE first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) bills on Wednesday saw strong exchanges of opinion from both the opposition and ruling NDA members on simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies.
Care Hosp's First Bone Grafting Procedure With Synthes RIA2
In a groundbreaking achievement for orthopaedic care, doctors at CARE Hospitals successfully performed India's first bone grafting procedure using the advanced Synthes RIA2 system.
Food samples collected as students fall ill in hostel
SEVERAL students from Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Telangana BC Welfare Residential School fell ill after consuming cauliflower curry, prompting food safety authorities to launch an investigation.
MG varsity sees neta's plot behind rice, chilli meal in hostel
WAS rice with chilli served to the girl students of one of the two women's hostels of Mahatma Gandhi University near here on Tuesday?
Doctors dispel misconceptions about HMPV
AMID growing concerns and misconceptions about a potential outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), doctors emphasise the need for vigilance and a reality check to avoid falling prey to false information.