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Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

Nuvyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

Heavy snowfall leads to closure of Badrinath highway, authorities alert Snow-covered residential area after fresh snowfall in several districts

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

During Mann ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'Constitution75.com'

West Himalayas See Sharp Rise in Forest Fires in a Year

FOREST fires in the Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago.

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

Ending China standoff high point in '24 foreign policy, Bangla poses a challenge

IN a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Urban Greenery: Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

APPY New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.

AP athletes qualify for the National Games

PRESIDENT of the Canoeing and Kayaking Association of Andhra Pradesh (CKAAP), Balaram Naidu, announced on Sunday in Visakhapatnam that AP's athletes have qualified for the 38th National Games following their stellar performances at the 13th All India Canoe Slalom Championship 2024 and the 3rd Kayak Cross National Championship in Shivpuri, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

NDA govt pushed State into fiscal crisis: Buggana

YSRCP leader and former Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath accused the TDP-led NDA government of pushing Andhra Pradesh into financial crisis with its reckless borrowing and unfulfilled promises.

Cops Accuse Jail Superintendent of Showing Bias

CONSTABLES and staff of Visakhapatnam Central Jail staged a protest on Saturday, accusing Jail Superintendent Mahendrababu of discrimination against them for supporting TDP-JSP-BJP combine during the recent elections.

Bankacherla project to ensure drought-free AP

CM seeks Central aid to take up project at a cost of ₹70,000 crore

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan Hail Humpy's Victory

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan, and Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy congratulated Grandmaster Koneru Humpy for her victory at the 2024 Women's World Rapid Chess Championship.

TDP leaders slam Perni Nani for 'moral hypocrisy'

LEADERS of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) launched a scathing attack on former minister Perni Venkataramaiah, also known as Nani, accusing him of corruption and moral hypocrisy.

Deputy CM orders probe into biofuel plant air pollution

DEPUTY Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ordered an immediate inquiry into complaints of severe air pollution caused by Universal Biofuels Private Limited in the Vakalapudi Industrial Area of Kakinada.

Missing PDS rice case: Krishna cops arrest Perni Nani's manager Teja

KRISHNA district police arrested Manasa Teja, the second accused in the case of missing Public Distribution System (PDS) rice from a buffer godown owned by Jayasudha, wife of former minister Perni Venkataramaih, also known as Nani.

Artificial reef project in State from January

IN a first-of-its-kind initiative in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to deploy artificial reefs along the State's coastline to restore marine biodiversity, and improve the livelihoods of fishermen.

FSSAI trains street vendors on food safety

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, conducted a one-day training programme for small food sellers and street vendors in Tirupati on Sunday.

Chittoor and Kurnool districts see dip in crimes

Chittoor crime rate fall by 38.93%, Kurnool registers 35.85% decrease compared to last year due to better policing

Keshav Urged to Restart Mega Drip Irrigation Project

JAI Kisan Foundation Founder Nagamalli Obulesh submitted a memorandum to State Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, urging the government to restart the mega drip irrigation project in Anantapur district.

Poet Mouni Honoured for Rich Contributions to Telugu Literature

DR Mouni, a celebrated poet and writer known for his contributions to both traditional and modern Telugu literature, was honoured at the 139th \"Monthly Regional Literature\" programme by the CP Brown Language Research Centre at Yogi Vemana University.

Move to relocate AP Grameena Bank HQ to Amaravati draws flak

THE proposed relocation of the Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank (APGB) headquarters to Amaravati from Kadapa following its merger with three other banks has drawn sharp criticism.

Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter. She was thousands of miles away in Vijayawada.

179 Killed as South Korean Plane Crash-Lands, Erupts into Fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

Curb unbridled NY revelry: DGP to SPs

WITH just two days left to welcome the New Year, Director General of Police Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao has directed all the district SPs and Vijayawada and Vizag Police Commissioners to impose strict restrictions on December 31 night to thwart any untoward incidents during the celebrations.

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

If you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.