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PDS rice case: HC directs police not to take coercive steps against Perni till Jan 6

FORMER minister and Krishna district YSRCP president Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani) got relief from the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the PDS rice missing case from the warehouse belonging to his wife Perni Jayasudha.

CRDA calls for e-tenders for ₹1,200 cr works

Tenders include major infra works such as roads, drains, utility ducts for power in Amaravati funded by WB and ADB

Govt to Introduce Biometric Face Authentication for GST Registration

ANDHRA Pradesh Commercial Taxes Department, in collaboration with the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), is all ready to introduce a Biometric Face Authentication feature through an android mobile application on January 1.

Public Hearings on Electricity Tariff Proposals from Jan 7

THE Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) will hold public hearings on the financial resource requirements and electricity tariff proposals for the 2024-25 financial year.

Mid-Day Meal Scheme to Commence from Jan 3

DISTRICT Collector BR Ambedkar on Tuesday asserted, \"we will start the mid-day meal scheme in junior colleges from 03 January 2025. At least 4,660 students from both first- and second-year intermediate under 18 junior colleges would be benefitted with this scheme.\"

Ganta vows to resolve Panchagrama land issue

\"THE government is working towards a permanent resolution of the long-standing Panchagrama land issues, ensuring the matter will no longer feature in future elections,\" said Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao.

GVMC Aims for Major Infra Overhaul in 2025

Intents to achieve 50% greenery target through rooftop gardens, community gardening and ban on plastics

VPA Handles Record 60.28 MMT Cargo

VISAKHAPATNAM Port Authority (VPA) achieved a significant milestone by handling 60.28 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in the first three quarters of the 2024-25 financial year, surpassing the previous record of 59.73 MMT set in 2023-24.

Manipur Accounted For 77% Of Violence In Northeast Last Year

Strife-torn Manipur accounted for about 77% of all violent incidents in the Northeast in 2023-24, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in its annual report.

Manipur Accounted For 77% Of Violence In Northeast Last Year

● CM Apologises for loss of lives due to ethnic strife ● Urges people to forgive and forget past mistakes

MIND YOUR GUT

UNIL (name changed), a 33-year-old IT professional from Kochi, was regularly suffering from bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements. He had a desk job, and a sedentary lifestyle. He didn't sleep well, often ate from restaurants, and treated himself with antibiotics when he got sick.

Indoor heating can exacerbate existing respiratory conditions

As winter sets in, respiratory illnesses often rise due to colder weather, low humidity, and increased indoor pollution. Dr Sunil Kumar K, lead consultant, interventional pulmonology at Aster CMI Hospital, explains to Rishita Khanna how groups like children and the elderly face heightened risks, while those with pre-existing conditions such as asthma must take extra precautions to stay healthy.

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.

Public Apology in Respect of Article Published on July 2 and Dec 16, 2024

We are setting the record straight by providing the true and correct facts, which, regrettably, we did not do.

WHO asks Israel to release Gaza hospital director Hossam Abu Safiyeh

The WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

Officials Seek to Detain Yoon for Evading Questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it searches for clues

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

A three-judge panel rejected prez-elect's claim that trial court had made multiple errors

De facto Syrian leader says polls after four years, plans to dissolve HTS

SYRIA's de facto leader said on Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country.

Skipped ashes immersion to give his family privacy

THE row over former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral refuses to die down with the BJP targeting the Congress over its leadership's absence during the immersion of Singh's ashes and Rahul Gandhi's Vietnam trip during the mourning period.

Lenacapavir Named 'Breakthrough of the Year' Drug for HIV Care

IN a step to fight against HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug.

Mixed bag for 'divided' Oppn in '24

WHEN the INDIA bloc made a stunning comeback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the world's largest democratic exercise, political pundits compared it with the successful 1977 model of the Opposition parties coming together to dislodge Indira Gandhi.

Pak betting app scam: ED says promoters earned more than 50% profit

THE Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has revealed that alleged online betting website 'Magicwin', owned by Pakistani nationals has earned profits that were more than 50 percent of the total deposits made by the betting players.

Vajpayee's 'good governance', Modi schemes on BJP agenda

AFTER celebrating the Constitution Day, the BJP is gearing up for a year-long 'Sangathan Parva' coinciding with Atal Jayanti in which former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'good governance' will be highlighted.