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New norms for traffic at Myanmar border

In view of the inconvenience faced by people near the India-Myanmar border, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to allow cross-border movements of those living 10 kilometres of the frontier, officials said on Saturday.

NIA seizes cellphones in raid against Maoists

In a move to combat left-wing extremism in the Naxal hotbeds of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at multiple locations in both states, officials said on Saturday.

Why Are Rich Indians Deserting India?

Rich Indians, having emotionally seceded from their country for some time now, are moving bag, baggage and business out of India, joining an elite international set.

Military diplomacy: Indian Navy's 3rd warship visits Casablanca within a year

AS part of efforts to bolster bilateral relations and naval cooperation with Morocco, Indian naval ship (INS) Tushil docked at Casablanca and both the navies will engage in an exercise.

Women Ruled the Year in Indie Films

Something unusual happened at the movies for me at the very start of 2024. An imperturbable film buff that I consider myself, for the first time in my life I walked out of a Hindi film at the interval.

Govt trying to implicate us in cases: Nani

YSRCP Krishna District President Perni Venkatramaiah, also known as Nani, has accused the TDP-led NDA government of implicating him and his family members in cases as part of a political vendetta.

World Telugu Conference opens with grandeur

VIJAYAWADA was awash with literary fervour with the commencement of the 6th World Telugu Writers' Mahasabha at KBN College grounds with the theme \"Let's protect the Telugu language, let's increase self-esteem.\"

Manmohan Singh is a rare statesman: Lokesh

Mourning the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh said he was reminded of Singh's large-heartedness and graciousness towards his family.

YSRCP leader's attack on MPDO is assault on State machinery: Dy CM

STRONGLY condemning YSRCP leader Jalla Sudarshan Reddy's attack on Galiveedu MPDO Jawahar Babu, Deputy Chief Minister (Panchayat Raj and Rural Development) K Pawan Kalyan termed it an assault on the State administration.

YSRCP spreading canards against me, says Kondapalli

Minister for MSME, SERP, and NRI Relations Kondapalli Srinivas has accused the YSRCP of spreading false propaganda against him.

BJP Demands Probe Into Irregularities in Tirumala Parakamani

A BJP delegation met Director General of Police Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao on Saturday, urging him to initiate an investigation into alleged irregularities in Tirumala Parakamani.

New 'model' to boost Vaidya Seva

New insurance model to offer ₹25L cover per family; ₹2k wage hike to 108 staff and pilots

Massive rally in Banaganapalle to promote plastic-free society

A massive rally promoting a plastic-free Banaganapalle was held on Saturday under the theme 'Na Banaganapalle - Na Arogyam' (My Banaganapalle - My Health), led by Minister for Roads and Buildings, Investments, and Infrastructure Development BC Janardhan Reddy and his wife, Indiramma.

Banks criticised for failing to meet targets in Chittoor

THE Chittoor district administration has criticised corporate banks for failing to meet targeted allocations under various State and central government schemes, despite surpassing the overall credit target for the priority sector.

Debt-ridden farmer kills family, ends life in Kadapa

A farmer from Diddikunta village in Simhadripuram mandal, Kadapa district, reportedly killed his wife, son, and daughter before taking his own life on Friday night, citing mounting debts as the primary cause.

20L Devotees Visited Tirumala in November

A total of 97 lakh laddus were distributed, 19 lakh devotees had Annaprasadam, and 7.31 lakh tonsured their heads

15 Child Labourers & Street Kids Rescued in Nandyal

FIFTEEN child labourers and street children were rescued during a special drive in Nandyal district on Saturday.

Old woman killed, son and wife arrested

GUNADALA police on Saturday arrested a man and his wife for smothering his mother to death, and fleeing with gold ornaments.

Kashmiriyat on display amid first big snowfall

PEOPLE in the Valley showed what Kashmiriyat is all about by opening their homes and mosques to tourists stranded at different places following the season's first major snowfall.

Market mechanism debate: Article 6 key to emissions reduction

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded amid widespread disappointment and criticism. Though it is considered a failed COP, one part of the compromise deal was the operationalisation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Article 6 of the 2015 Paris Agreement establishes a framework for international cooperation to achieve climate goals through market-driven and non-market mechanisms.

Teams and the Stars

The Hockey India League (HIL) is set to feature a star-studded lineup of players and teams, with several notable players and coaches participating.

Olympic heartbreak and no net gain for badminton

The ever-reliable discipline for India, in terms of providing the thrill & medals at elite competitions, endured a difficult year with some of the top shuttlers struggling for form, writes Anmol Gurung. Missing out on a medal in Paris was a new low...

Mohammedan play out goalless draw vs Odisha

MOHAMMEDAN SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday to break their five-game-long losing streak in the competition.

Smith regains midas touch

IN many ways, it was coming. From the moment he got that century in Brisbane, Steve Smith seemed like he was going to pile on.

Six minutes of chaos for India

ASHASVI Jaiswal turned around and looked at Virat Kohli as Alex Carey took the bails off at the striker's end. Kohli indicated the fielder was near as the youngster gestured it was his call before shaking his head all the way to the dressing room here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

No extra pressure for Slot as Liverpool win

ARNE Slot insists Liverpool's commanding position at the top of the Premier League table has led to no extra strain during his first season in charge at Anfield.

Osamu Suzuki, architect of India's automobile revolution, dies at 94

OSAMU SUZUKI, chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC), passed away from lymphoma on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the company announced in a statement on Friday. He was 94.

RBI allows UPI access via third-party payment apps

The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed the popular unified payments interface (UPI) access to prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) through third-party applications, making it easier for users to link their digital wallets to UPI-enabled apps.

UltraTech buys 8.69% stake in Star Cement

JSW Neo Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 4,696 MW renewable energy platform from O2 Power Pooling Pte. Ltd, a joint venture between EQT Infrastructure and Temasek.

Manmohan Singh: The silent Prime Minister or a humane economist?

EXPECTATIONS of Dr Manmohan Singh, the trailblazer of India's new economic policy, is no more.