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Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it

THE Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.

India, Maldives Firm Up Trade on Local Currencies

INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

'One Island, One Resort' policy to boost tourism

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025

A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace

Margadarsi case: HC asks AP, TG to file counters

MARGADARSI'S counsel informed the court of a 200-page rejoinder filed during the hearing, highlighting that the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments had yet to submit their counters.

Allu Arjun Granted Bail in Stampede Case

THE Metropolitan Sessions Court, Nampally on Friday granted regular bail to actor Allu Arjun in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on a personal bond of ₹50,000 with two sureties, with the condition that he appears before the Chikkadpally SHO between 10 am and 1 pm every Sunday for two months or till the filing of the chargesheet in the case, whichever is earlier.

Formula-E race: ACB summons KTR for questioning on Jan 6

ED also summons BRS working president on Jan 7 to look into FEMA violations

Plan to build Kuppam airport in two phases

CM moots setting up of aviation university and training centre in State, besides developing seven new airports

All GOs to be uploaded in English & Telugu

HENCEFORTH, Government Orders (GOs) will be uploaded both in English and Telugu languages in GOIR web portal.

Naidu seeks blessings of Sri Sachchidananda

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited the Avadhoota Datta Peetham at Patamata in Vijayawada on Friday, and took the blessings of mutt head Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamy.

Knowledge economy a patent of Telugus for prosperity, says Naidu

ANDHRA PRADESH Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu appreciated the efforts of Non-Resident Telugus (NRTs) in protecting the language.

Haindava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli tomorrow

THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will organise 'Haindava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli near Vijayawada on January 5 demanding resolution to its five long pending demands.

Issue Pending TDR Bonds: Minister to Civic Chiefs

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana has directed officials to issue the pending TDR bonds immediately.

Elaborate arrangements for Modi's visit to Vizag

1.2 lakh people likely to attend public meeting at AU Engg College

52-yr-old woman swims 150 km from Vizag to K'nada

GOLI Shyamala, a 52-year-old woman from Samalkot in Kakinada district, successfully completed an adventurous swim of 150 kilometers in the sea from Visakhapatnam to Kakinada.

AP-Maker-Lab-On-Wheels for new tech

MINISTER for HRD, IT, and Electronics Nara Lokesh praised the collaboration with Infosys for its role in bringing transformative skill opportunities to students.

Ministers visit Bengaluru to study free bus travel scheme for women

As part of efforts to develop a model for implementing the 'free bus travel to women' scheme, a group of ministers (GoM) visited Bengaluru on Friday.

Student ends life after being scolded by HoD

A 21-year-old student from Bhavanipuram, Vijayawada, reportedly died by suicide by consuming poison on Friday.

Mid-day meal in Jr colleges from today

HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh has taken several initiatives to enhance attendance rates and academic performance in government colleges.

Helmet rule brings change on roads in Vijayawada

Police say 70% of 2-wheeler riders are now wearing helmet in city

Three-day Poly Tech Fest to kick off on January 6

INNOVATIVE technical projects by polytechnic students will be showcased at the three-day State-level exhibition, Poly Tech Fest, scheduled to be held at SS Convention in Vijayawada from January 6 to 8.

Women urged to pursue edu to end social evils

THE Bharata Chaitanya Yuvajana Party (BCY Party) celebrated Savitribai Phule's birth anniversary and National Women Teachers' Day on Friday at a Hotel, Vijayawada.

ACB arrests sub-registrar after a year in assets case

LALA Bala Naga Dharma Singh, the prime accused in the disproportionate assets case filed by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) back in November 2023, was arrested, and sent to judicial remand.

NABARD funds sought for Guntur Channel project

The State government has sought funds from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to modernise and extend the Guntur Channel, a 47 km irrigation and drinking water lifeline for Guntur district.

Southern & Western Poets' Sammelan enthralls audience at V'wada book fest

ON Friday, the second day of the 35th Vijayawada book Festival, the organisers conducted Southern and Western Poets' Sammelan for the first time, which enthralled the audience.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts