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Govt to Announce Safety Ratings for E-rickshaws

The humble electric rickshaw (e-rick) may be a boon for last-mile connectivity in Delhi, but not really trusted as a safe mode of public transport.

200KM ROAD BUILT FOR 100KM RLY LINE

Alternate sources of water made available to people of over 20 villages dependent on Himalayan fountains

Rajnath assures India's assistance to Maldives in strengthening defence

DEFENCE minister Rajnath Singh has assured his Maldivian counterpart, Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon, that India is prepared to assist the island nation in strengthening its defence capabilities.

H-1B Angst Is A Tempest In A Teapot

American visas for skilled workers are determined by market forces and legislated by the US Congress. Despite political posturing at times, the numbers never shrank

UGC's Rules for College Admission Don't Suit All

EDUCATION is not merely the acquisition of a degree but a transformative tool that empowers individuals and societies. In India, education is deeply intertwined with cultural, social and regional identities.

Kerala bizman held for making obscene remarks on Honey Rose

THE police arrested businessman Boby Chemmanur for allegedly making obscene remarks against actor Honey Rose, following a complaint she lodged.

Jaishankar markets Odisha with 3T mantra to diaspora

EXTERNAL Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday made a strong pitch for investment in Odisha saying it offers everything that an investor and business looks for.

Telangana HC allows lawyer to see, not hear, KTR questioning

Court says legal portrayal is a constitutional right, it can't interfere with probe

Central aid sought for 4-km tunnel in Kadapa

THE Minister for Transport, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Mandepalli Ramprasad Reddy, on Wednesday discussed proposed road infrastructure projects in Rayalaseema with Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi.

HC Limits Hike in Movie Ticket Prices to 10 Days

The High Court directed the State government to restrict the hike in cinema ticket prices for 'Daaku Maharaj' and 'Game Changer' to 10 days, instead of the earlier 14 days.

Innovation, deep tech help achieve growth: Lokesh

Says AP Vision-2047 will drive innovation, economic growth and societal progress

Priority to common pilgrims during Vaikunta Darshan

UNDER the directives of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu announced that priority will be given to common devotees for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan.

PAWAN, LOKESH EXPRESS GRIEF OVER STAMPEDE

THE tragic stampede at the Vaikunta Dwara Sarvadarshan token distribution centre in Tirupati, which claimed six lives, has evoked strong reactions from political leaders, with many expressing grief and demanding accountability.

Vasudeva's bail plea: CID asked to file counter

THE High Court on Wednesday directed the AP CID to submit evidence pertaining to a case filed against former Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL) MD D Vasudeva Reddy.

Untoward incidents will be averted in future

Casualty toll: 7

Double-engine govt will ensure rapid growth: CM

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Lokesh hail PM Modi as a visionary leader

Counter coalition's misinfo: Jagan to YSRCP activists

FORMER Chief Minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy exhorted the cadre to strive to strengthen the party at the grassroots with unity and be aggressive on social media to counter the ruling coalition's misinformation, and highlight the party's achievements.

JPC begins with robust exchange of '1 poll' views

THE first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) bills on Wednesday saw strong exchanges of opinion from both the opposition and ruling NDA's members on simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies.

Expedite key development projs: Collector

KRISHNA District Collector DK Balaji directed officials to fast-track key projects in Pedana and Machilipatnam.

ACB begins investigation into 'land scam'

Likely to book all those mentioned in Singh's alleged two-page letter, which went viral on social media recently

HNSS works will be finished by next Kharif, says Nimmala

MINISTER for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu has asserted that the Handri Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) works will be completed by the next Kharif season.

VMC sets ₹36 crore tax target, focus on growth

THE Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) aims to collect ₹18.46 crore in water tax, ₹11 crore in sewerage tax, and ₹6.59 crore in water meter charges by the end of the 2024-25 financial year, Mayor Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi announced.

Govt burdening power consumers indirectly: CPI

On the second day of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's (APERC) public hearing on Retail Supply Tariff Filings, critics accused the government of burdening citizens indirectly.

Tension in Ongole during custodial torture case probe

TENSION erupted at Ongole District Police Office on Wednesday afternoon when followers of Kamepalli Tulasi Babu tried to accompany him into the inquiry area.

Ongole RTC to operate 264 special buses for Sankranti festival

THE Ongole Regional Transport Corporation (RTC) will run 264 special bus services from January 10 to 12 and January 16 to 20 to meet the travel needs of the public for the Sankranti festival.

HC Lauds Vijayawada Police for Helmet Enforcement Drive

The High Court bench comprising Chief Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur and Justice Cheemalapati Ravi commended the Vijayawada police for their strict traffic enforcement efforts during a hearing on Wednesday.

Forest Close Gap on Liverpool

NOTTINGHAM Forest beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 away from home and moved within six points of Premier League leader Liverpool on Monday.

Bahadur Singh elected new AFI chief, Mehta secretary

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has ushered in changes after Adille Sumariwalla finished three four-year terms as president. Even the secretary's post will see a new official.

Cannot ever rule Djokovic out of title race: Sania

DESPITE entering the Australian Open field as No 7 seed, Novak Djokovic's lowest since 2018, former Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza believes that one cannot count the experienced player out yet.

HIL: Lancers secure first win of the season

KALINGA Lancers secured their first win of Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday.