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Priority Sector Lending for tourism sought

AP Chambers submits representation to RBI for unlocking tourism sector's potential to achieve $5 tn economy

Power outage at RK Valley IIIT leads to deferment of Physics exam to noon

THE first-year Physics semester examination, scheduled to be held on Thursday morning, was postponed to the afternoon across all IIIT campuses in Andhra Pradesh due to a power outage at RK Valley IIIT in Idupulapaya.

Youth stage 'drone protest' for road

IN a creative protest against their pothole-ridden road, the youth of Bhagammapeta in Vangara mandal, Vizianagaram district, flew drones carrying posters demanding the government lay a road to their village.

Two killed as car rams into lorry in V'nagaram

TWO people were killed and two others injured in a road accident on National Highway-16 near Polipalli village under Bhogapuram mandal on Thursday.

16th Meeting of TOLIC-PSU Conducted at RINL

The 16th meeting of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC-PSU), Visakhapatnam, was held on Thursday at the Centre for HRD, RINL, under the sponsorship of HPCL Visakha Refinery.

Police Issue Guidelines to Check NY Revelry

Movement of vehicles and pedestrians on DLO Junction flyover to be prohibited; drones to be deployed for vigil

CPI Organises Rally From ASR Statue To RK Beach To Mark Centenary Fete

A Red Rally in Visakhapatnam on Thursday marked the centenary celebrations of the Communist Party of India (CPI).

Party Pushback Against Barb On Distorted Map

Congress leaders on Thursday downplayed the controversy over party posters with \"distorted\" India map put up here for the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Congress session and said BJP was needlessly spreading false information.

Party pushback against barb on distorted map

The extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) at Belagavi on Thursday sealed its commitment to revamp the party organisation in the coming months and fight \"\"anti-Constitutional\"\" sentiments taking sway across India.

Once Upon A Time!

Here's a look into how Aurangabad can become a unique and enriching New Year holiday getaway destination...

Abu Dhabi announces an array of new destinations and festivals for 2025

From surfing and wellness festivals to the unveiling of several new museums, the UAE capital's diverse attractions make it the ideal getaway for the New Year and beyond...

Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram Welcomes New Exhibits

For travellers eager to dive into India's cultural and industrial history, the Heritage Transport Museum in Tauru-Gurugram is a must-visit destination.

Booming Bumrah

PACER, WHO BURST ONTO THE SCENE SIX YEARS AGO, HAS GOTTEN BETTER WITH TIME TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOWLERS OF HIS ERA

Where will India captain bat?

IT'S been a question that followed India captain Rohit Sharma from the moment he landed in Perth.

Coaching & playing: Twin role with purpose for badminton nat'l's finalists

SHUTTLERS Lokeshviswanathan and Naveen P's journey is a tale of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness. In the just-concluded national championships in Bengaluru, the doubles specialists from Tamil Nadu were one of the standout performers as they reached the title match before going down with a fight.

SA Eye WTC Final in 2-Test Series vs Pak

SOUTH AFRICA will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first Test, starting Thursday.

PL leaders Liverpool host Leicester, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka

CHRISTMAS Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday).

BPCL to invest ₹6,100 cr for refinery in Andhra

To be one of the largest refineries on East Coast

NFRA penalty on Deloitte, two auditors

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has imposed a fine of ₹2 crore on Deloitte Haskins & Sells as well as penalties on two chartered accountants for lapses in auditing of Zee Entertainment Enterprises during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years.

States Capex Down 43% Due To Welfare Schemes

An RBI report says welfare schemes announced by several state governments in their 2024-25 Budgets - including free electricity to agriculture and households, free transport, allowances to unemployed youth and monetary assistance to women - may divert resources away from critical social and economic infrastructure development.

Food delivery app Waayu expands to 25 cities

ZERO-commission food delivery app Waayu, which announced its expansion into 25 cities across the country, aims to onboard 10,000 restaurants in six months and targets 1 lakh restaurants in three years.

2024 Landmark Year for Semiconductor Industry in India

THIS year has been a landmark one for the country's semiconductor industry as the government announced the first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

Srinivasan Resigns from India Cements as UltraTech Gets CCI Nod to Buy Entire Stake

N Srinivasan, erstwhile promoter, has resigned from the post of CEO and MD of India Cements after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave its approval to UltraTech Cement buying entire promoter stake in the Chennai-based company.

Ola Electric Opens 3,200 New Stores

Move comes as electric scooter maker faced criticism for its dismal after sales services

Global Capability Centres to expand workforce in India by 20% in 2025

TOP executives from across various sectors believe Global Capability Centres (GCCs) landscape will expand further in 2025.

Sweeping new Vietnamese internet law comes into force

NEW Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.

Don likely to pursue death penalty after Biden's pardon

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to \"vigorously pursue\" capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.

Russia launches missiles, drones at Ukrainian energy infrastructure

State energy operator applies preemptive power outages across the country including Kyiv

Japan minister in Beijing as trading partners iron out kinks

JAPANESE foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya raised \"serious concerns\" on Wednesday over China's military build-up as he met counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, Tokyo said.

Hamas, Israel point fingers at each other for delay in talks

HAMAS and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, despite continued efforts by mediators to broker a deal in the latest round of negotiations.