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JMM plans to expand tribal movement in Bengal, Odisha

BUOYED by the thumping majority in the Assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now eying 'Vrihad' (larger) Jharkhand and is considering launching a movement for the formation of an Autonomous Council combining the four tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal and Odisha.

Badals lose SAD control for 1st time in 3 decades

Sukhbir's resignation accepted, election to party chief on March 1

2 crocodiles rescued from ponds inside residence of BJP MLA in Sagar district

AT least two crocodiles were reportedly rescued by the state forest department from ponds in the sprawling residential premises of ex-BJP MLA Harvansh Singh Rathore in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district.

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

IN the high-stakes battle for Purvanchali votes ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress has upped the ante with a bold promise: building a grand Chhath Puja ghat, akin to the iconic Maha Kumbh structures, on the Yamuna riverbank, if it comes to power.

Public interest: SC opens doors to people for guided tour on 2 Saturdays a month

TO give the general public an opportunity to visit the majestic and grand structure of the landmark building, the Supreme Court has decided to open its doors to them every working Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm, except on the second and the fourth Saturdays and declared holidays.

Delhi Dangal: BJP Okays Names of 41 Candidates

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

SC stays Sambhal civic body's 'notice' on well near masjid

THE Supreme Court on Friday stayed the execution of a notice issued by Nagar Palika of Sambhal regarding prayers at a well outside the Shahi Jama Masjid and sought a status report within two weeks.

Indonesia Initiates $450 mn BrahMos Missile Export Deal

IN all probability, India is heading for another major defence export deal.

Rlys will boost wheels production as high-speed train plans spike demand

WITH high-speed train projects slated for launch in the coming years, the Railways is bracing for a surge in demand for forged wheels by augmenting local production, officials said.

S'pore Prez's India visit from Jan 14

60th anniv of diplomatic ties to be celebrated; Singapore is one of largest sources of FDI

Global heating a cold fact: 2024 hottest yr on record, says UN weather agency

THE World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.

Neither Going Nor Gone, Goa Is Evoking A Groan

It's been a Goa-filled new year's week for me, even though I am still freezing in Delhi's bitter cold. It's just that I am getting news and views from the coastal state enough to generate some heat in this awful weather.

NOW SCREENING: PUTTING NAME BEFORE THE TITLE

Some southern stars are requesting fans to drop their titles. These epithets have a complex play not just in films and politics, but in the Dravidian ideological ecosystem too

Prez Murmu Urges Indian Diaspora to Join India's Mission for Viksit Bharat

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Friday appealed to the Indian diaspora to actively contribute to the realisation of the mission of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the centenary year of the country's independence.

Revanth to launch 4 schemes on R-Day

Schemes include Rythu Bharosa, ₹12,000 aid to workers, new ration cards and Indiramma houses

PIL in HC for judicial probe into stampede

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the High Court seeking the court's intervention to instruct both the Centre and the State governments to initiate a judicial inquiry into the stampede in Tirupati.

Anam: Jagan disregarded protocol during Tirupati visit

ENDOWMENTS Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy described the stampede in Tirupati as an unfortunate and heartbreaking incident.

Lighting up lives of Chenchu tribesmen in Nallamala

THE State government has provided 956 electricity connections in the tribal region running deep into Nallamala forest, and brought light into the lives of Chenchu tribesmen.

Jagananna Colonies named as NTR Nagars

THE State government has changed the name of 'YSR Jagananna Colonies' as 'PMAY-NTR Nagars'.

CM lays emphasis on 'Build AP' to boost realty sector

Says our goal is to rebuild AP and make it a thriving State in country

Power Is A Responsibility, Not Fashion To Me: Pawan

DEPUTY Chief Minister (Panchayat Raj and Rural Development) Pawan Kalyan has made it clear that power is a responsibility, and not a fashion to him.

Govt sets up GoM on land allocation to GVIAL for City Side Development

THE State government has constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to examine the request of GVIAL (GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited) for allocation/restoration of 500 acres of land adjoining the Bhogapuram Airport for City Side Development.

Layout and building rules amended to propel growth

The State government has made key amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Land Development (Layout and Sub-Division) Rules, 2017, and the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, 2017, aimed at fostering development and improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB).

RIE Nellore Begins Ops From VR College

The Regional Institute of Education (RIE), a flagship educational institute of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has officially commenced operations in Nellore.

Lawyers clash with cops at Guntur court

TENSION prevailed at Guntur District Court Complex when an argument broke out between the lawyers and police personnel on Friday.

Fill 8k vacancies to boost healthcare in State: Min

HEALTH Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has directed officials to recruit 8,000 staff members to address the critical shortages in the State's healthcare system.

Infosys to extend tech support to State for conducting Skill Census

Signs MoU with govt; to validate skills of 3.59 crore people aged between 15 and 39 years

Adani Port Wins Environmental Excellence Award

ADANI Gangavaram Port Limited has been recognised for its efforts in environmental conservation by receiving the 'Environmental Excellence Champion Award' at the 18th Environment Partnership Summit held in Kolkata.

GVMC Commissioner promises support to Zone-5 slum dwellers

GREATER Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner P Sampath Kumar visited the Indira Gandhi Colony slum near Sri Kanya Theatre in Zone-5 to assess the conditions of its residents.

Police Nab Two Chain Snatchers, Recover Gold Worth ₹4.90 Lakh

SUPERINTENDENT of Police (SP) KV Maheswara Reddy on Friday announced the arrest of two inter-state chain snatchers, Sujith Kumar Padi and Balakrishna Sahu, in connection with four chain-snatching cases reported in Kotturu, Mandasa, Etcherla, and Kotabommali police station limits.