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YSRCP Doesn't Qualify for Oppn Status: PK

Thanks Governor for delivering address despite disruptions by YSRCP legislators, terms their behaviour shameful

Parliamentary Panel Meets for Reviewing I-T Bill 2025

THE select parliament panel constituted to review the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 met for the first time on Monday.

India, UK Resume Trade Talks; Tariff, Business Visa Key Issues

COMMERCE minister Piyush Goyal on Monday clarified that the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom would only consider the issue of business visas and not discuss immigration.

Textile, tourism & tech to drive country's development: Modi...

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that textile, tourism and technology -- three Ts -- will be the key drivers of India's developed future as the sectors will create crores of new jobs.

Treat Air Pollution As Public Health Emergency

HE global mortality data associated with air pollution is staggering.

April Timeline for Modi, Yunus Meeting Likely

Both expected to hold talks on the sidelines of the 7-nation BIMSTEC summit in Thailand

Schedule for Biennial MLC Polls Released

THE Election Commission announced the schedule for the biennial elections to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, which will fill five seats vacated by retiring Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs).

Rachin hundred powers New Zealand into semis

RACHIN Ravindra shepherded New Zealand's chase with a timely century as his team recovered from an early wobble to see off Bangladesh by five wickets and secure their place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy here on Monday.

Bill to restore pensions of MISA detainees

THE BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh government is set to introduce a bill to restore pensions for those detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) during the Emergency 1975-77, in the ongoing Assembly budget session.

Ecclestone shines in UP Warriorz's Super Over win

ELLYSE Perry's highest score of the Women's Premier League (90) went in vain as Sophie Ecclestone rose to the occasion, helping UP Warriorz beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling Super Over finish at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.

Govt workers sue Elon Musk over his threat of mass layoff

ATTORNEYS for federal workers said Monday in a lawsuit that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired.

BJP, Cong Trade Charges Over Finance Ministry's Report on USAID Funds

REFERRING to the Union finance ministry annual report on USAID-funded projects in India, Congress on Monday claimed it has thoroughly exposed the government's \"falsehoods.\"

Body released by Hamas is of Gaza woman: Israel

Bibi calls it violation of ceasefire, Hamas blames Israeli bombing for mix-up of bodies

Sciver-Brunt, Kaur step up as Mumbai beat Bengaluru

MUMBAI Indians managed to outclass a bowling masterclass from Georgia Wareham to win the first match of the Bengaluru leg of the Women's Premier League to hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru their first loss of the season.

Crowd control: Work on 'permanent holding areas' at 60 stns fast-tracked

THE Ministry of Railways has instructed Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) to design \"permanent holding areas\" (PHAs) at 60 stations nationwide to prevent stampedes similar to the one at New Delhi station recently, and according priority to stations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar where sudden crowd surges toward Prayagraj are expected closer to Mahashivratri on February 26.

World Bank nixes funding to controversial waste-to-energy project in Gujarat

In a significant win for the people of Gujarat, the World Bank has finally decided not to fund multiple waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration projects in major cities in the state.

Won't speak on small, mid-cap valuations now

AFTER flagging her concerns about the rising froth or \"the irrational exuberance\" in the mid- and small cap stocks a year ago, Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, whose term ends by this month-end, has said she does not feel the need now for making a statement on the valuations of small- and mid-caps, which have tanked 20% from their peaks.

Academies that gave Kerala wings

Baby and Co create history; will take on Vidarbha in the Ranji final starting Feb 26 in Nagpur

In a first, tiger wandered off from PTR, to be brought back to mother territory

FOR the first time in Jharkhand, the tiger which had vacated its haunt in the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) and wandered off into the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in Jharkhand and West Bengal's Purulia a few months back will be brought back to its native territory.

Our responsibility to embrace all languages: Modi

Modi stresses the need for governance and policy-making to meet world-class standards

Power to change SC list rests with Parliament

THE Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking inclusion of the Are-Katika (Khatik) community in the Scheduled Castes category across the country and said that only Parliament has the power to do so.

Badminton star Satwiksairaj's father passes away

R Kasi Viswanatham, father of international badminton player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, died at 67 on his way to Rajamahendravaram airport to attend the Khel Ratna award ceremony, where his son was supposed to receive the award in Delhi.

Tesla entry unlikely to affect local players

THE much-anticipated entry of Tesla into the Indian car market is unlikely to significantly impact local automakers in the initial years due to the high price gap and low penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.

Fin inclusion not just a/c opening; engagement is key

Though as much as 80% of the adult population have bank accounts now, thanks to the Jan Dhan Yojana or no-frills accounts, meaningful use of these accounts remains a challenge, said RBI deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Friday.

Kash Patel Confirmed by US Senate as FBI Chief

NEW FBI director Kash Patel has vowed to \"rebuild\" trust in the bureau as he becomes the first Indian-American to lead the country's premier law enforcement agency after being confirmed by the US Senate.

Gujarat debt @ ₹3.77L cr, ₹66K burden per citizen: House told

GUJARAT'S public debt has surged to ₹3,77,962 crore in the financial year 2023-24 and may to ₹3,99,633 crore in 2024-25, according to figures presented in the state Legislative Assembly on Friday.

Govt unveils 30-point agenda for health reforms

THE government is addressing the shortage of doctors and healthcare staff through a recruitment plan as part of a 30-point agenda to enhance access to medical services and bolster administration across the State.

Minister's reference to Indira sparks Raj House storm, 6 MLAs suspended

THE Rajasthan Assembly witnessed a furore during Question Hour on Friday after Social Justice Minister Avinash Gehlot described former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as \"Dadi\" (grandmother), leading to heated verbal exchanges, suspension of six Congress MLAs and multiple disruptions of the House.

Survey Begins on Alleged Land Encroachment by Sajjala's Kin

A land survey was conducted on Friday following allegations that the family members of YSRCP senior leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy had encroached upon forest lands.

Army to conduct trials of indigenous guns in July to replace vintage ones

GOING indigenous to modernize its Corps of Air Defence, the Indian Army may soon conduct trials for select defence weapons systems and equipment, including Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), gun systems with smart ammunition and missiles of different ranges.