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Union Min stresses preservation of Telugu culture

UNION Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel, B Srinivasa Varma, emphasised the need for individual responsibility in preserving Telugu culture without external influences.

Doctors explore AI's role in personalised medicine

A panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based personalised medicine, held in India, brought together key healthcare experts to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies in reshaping patient care.

PM: World listens to India, land of Buddha, democracy

Modi says democracy is ingrained in Indians, urges world leaders to shun war

4 Accused in Nijjar Murder Case Get Bail

A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Ray of hope for nurse on death row in Yemen

THERE appears to be a ray of hope for Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse on death row in strife-torn Yemen.

VHP Flays TTD for Poor Crowd Management Arrangements

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) South Andhra president Nandireddy Sai Reddy criticised the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for negligence, blaming it for the Tirupati stampede that caused deaths and injuries to several devotees.

Varla: YSRCP trying to politicise stampede

TDP Politburo member Varla Ramaiah accused YSRCP leaders of trying to get political benefit out of the tragic incident that occurred in Tirupati.

CM Naidu Should Own Responsibility for Stampede

FORMER TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy demanded that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu take moral responsibility for the stampede in Tirupati, which claimed six lives, and take stringent action against the officials for the lapses in crowd management.

32 Injured Devotees Discharged From Ruia Hosp

In all, 32 devotees injured in the stampede at the Vaikunta Dwara Sarva Darshan token distribution centre at Bairagipatteda in Tirupati, were discharged from SVR Ruia Government General Hospital on Thursday.

Jagan blames CM, officials for stampede

SQUARELY blaming Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, temple, police, and revenue officials for the stampede, YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said the sanctity of the TTD has been degraded and never before such an incident took place.

Tension at SVIMS as Deputy CM and Jagan arrive to console injured

A visit to console stampede victims at SVIMS Hospital turned into a political showdown on Thursday as Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy arrived separately, sparking a clash between their supporters.

Varra's Police Custody Ends, 75 Questions Posed In 2 Days

The two-day police custody of YSRCP social media co-convenor Varra Ravindra Reddy concluded on Thursday.

Tragedy strikes four Visakhapatnam families

The stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati on Wednesday claimed the lives of six devotees, and four of them belonged to the erstwhile combined Visakhapatnam district.

Man complains to TDP against Vamsi's aide

ALLEGING that a follower of YSRCP leader and former Gannavaram MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan was trying to take over his land at Mallavalli in Bapulapadu mandal of Krishna district with fake documents, Bokinala Sambasiva Rao urged TDP leaders to resolve his problem.

Two held in online cheating case, ₹8L seized in Prakasam

PRAKASAM police arrested two men involved in online cheating and cricket betting, recovering ₹8 lakh from their possession.

Saibaba School Celebrates Anniversary with Grandeur

SAIBABA Central School in Ongole celebrated its anniversary with grandeur on Thursday.

CM to Launch NAREDCO Property Show

GUNTUR Municipal Commissioner (GMC) P Srinivasulu reviewed preparations for Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's January 9 visit to the city.

Police Arrest Gudivada TDP Leader

Prakasam police arrested Gudivada TDP leader Kamepalli Tulasi Babu after a lengthy inquiry session in connection with the custodial torture case involving former MP and AP Assembly Deputy Speaker K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju.

₹5-crore fake loan fraud uncovered, 11 arrested

Police found that over 30 people created fake identities to get loans

Guntur gears up for Vaikunta Ekadasi festivities

VAISHNAVITE temples across Guntur district, including the historic Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Mangalagiri, are set to celebrate the annual Vaikunta Ekadasi festival on Saturday with elaborate arrangements.

Reconsider power tariff hike for railways: SCR

THE Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway (SCR) has urged the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) to reconsider the proposed electricity tariff rates for railway traction for 2025-26.

Minister: WhatsApp governance to streamline citizen services in State

THE State government is planning to introduce WhatsApp governance to deliver citizen services, Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar announced on Thursday.

BFI Adopts New Weight Classes

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships here in 10 weight categories, in line with the classification introduced by the breakaway World Boxing.

SA20: Skipper Markram aims a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape

FRESH from playing a key role in helping South Africa qualify for the third edition of the World Test Championship, Aiden Markram has set his sights on a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

Janssen-sational: TN Dragons pip Team Gonasika

JIP JANSSEN slammed a hat-trick to steer Tamil Nadu Dragons to a tight 6-5 win over Team Gonasika in a high-scoring Hockey India League (HIL) clash here on Wednesday.

Malaysia Open: Prannoy, Sat-Chi Enter Round of 16

HS Prannoy's match, his first since the Paris Olympics, was halted by rain on Tuesday.

Selective application undermines credibility of sports governance

PT Usha and sports ministry are at loggerheads over the Indian Golf Union recognition.

Newcastle FC put one foot in League Cup final

NEWCASTLE took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semifinal, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.

SC Agrees to Hear Online Gaming Cos' Plea

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear petitions by online gaming companies seeking a stay on GST demands and related proceedings.

FinMin shifts newly-appointed revenue secy ahead of budget

In a surprise move ahead of the Union Budget, the government has shifted recently-appointed revenue secretary Arunish Chawla to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), and has appointed the DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the revenue secretary.