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Maha tops in FDI, gets 31% of total investment

MAHARASHTRA has emerged as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year, attracting ₹1.13 lakh crore, according to data shared by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Once fierce & held captive, now age catches up with Vikram, his release

IN a heart-rending development at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the release of Vikram, a tiger imprisoned for five years following allegations of killing three beat watchers in the Dhikala zone, has been hindered by his age.

CBI Doesn't Need State Consent to Register FIR Against Centre's Officials

The Supreme Court has said the CBI does not require the permission of state governments to register an FIR against Centre's officials posted in different states' jurisdictions.

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

Sustainable development

Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it

THE Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.

Mobility of skilled professionals key to India-US ties

IN the wake of growing debate in the US over immigration centering around the special category visa, H-1B, for skilled workers, India stressed on the role these professionals play in fostering the economic and technological partnership between the two countries.

India, Maldives Firm Up Trade on Local Currencies

INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

'One Island, One Resort' policy to boost tourism

Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025

A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

Kambhampati Takes Oath as Odisha Governor, Vows to Strive for Growth

FORMER Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Odisha on Friday.

ACB summons KTR for questioning

ED also summons BRS working prez to look into FEMA violations and money laundering

ACB Sleuths Arrest Ibrahimpatnam Sub-Registrar After a Year in DA Case

LALA Bala Naga Dharma Singh, the prime accused in the disproportionate assets case filed by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) back in November 2023, was arrested, and sent to judicial remand.

PM Modi to Lay Stone for New Rayagada Rly Div Office on January 6

Amid the controversy over the bifurcation of East Coast Railway (ECoR) by splitting the Waltair division to create the new South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to lay the foundation stone for the zonal office building at Visakhapatnam on January 8.

Court grants bail to Arjun in Pushpa-2 stampede case

The Metropolitan Sessions Court, Nampally on Friday granted regular bail to noted actor Allu Arjun in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on a personal bond of ₹50,000 with two sureties, with the condition that he appears before the Chikkadpally SHO between 10 am and 1 pm every Sunday for two months or till the filing of the chargesheet in the case, whichever is earlier.

Plan to build Kuppam airport in two phases

CM moots setting up of aviation university and training centre in State, besides developing seven new airports

All GOs to be uploaded in English & Telugu

HENCEFORTH, Government Orders (GOs) will be uploaded both in English and Telugu languages in GOIR web portal.

Naidu seeks blessings of Sri Sachchidananda

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited the Avadhoota Datta Peetham at Patamata in Vijayawada on Friday, and took the blessings of mutt head Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamy.

Knowledge economy a patent of Telugus for prosperity, says Naidu

ANDHRA PRADESH Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu appreciated the efforts of Non-Resident Telugus (NRTs) in protecting the language.

Haindava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli tomorrow

THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will organise 'Haindava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli near Vijayawada on January 5 demanding resolution to its five long pending demands.

Issue Pending TDR Bonds: Minister to Civic Chiefs

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana has directed officials to issue the pending TDR bonds immediately.

Elaborate arrangements for Modi's visit to Vizag

1.2 lakh people likely to attend public meeting at AU Engg College

52-yr-old woman swims 150 km from Vizag to K'nada

GOLI Shyamala, a 52-year-old woman from Samalkot in Kakinada district, successfully completed an adventurous swim of 150 kilometers in the sea from Visakhapatnam to Kakinada.

Ministers visit Bengaluru to study free bus travel scheme for women

AS part of efforts to develop a model for implementing the 'free bus travel to women' scheme, a group of ministers (GoM) visited Bengaluru on Friday.

AP-Maker-Lab-On-Wheels for new tech

MINISTER for HRD, IT, and Electronics Nara Lokesh praised the collaboration with Infosys for its role in bringing transformative skill opportunities to students.

AU Invites Applications for PhD Programmes

ANDHRA UAndhra University Directorate of Admissions Director Prof. DA Naidu has announced the notification for Ph.D. (full-time/part-time) programme admissions for 2024-25, as per UGC regulations.

Structural Issue Disrupts Ops at Vizag Steel Plant

OPERATIONS at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant were disrupted on Friday following a minor failure in the structural support of input material feeding conveyors to Sinter Machines 1 and 2.