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Fadnavis Inks 32 Maha MoUs Worth ₹9.3L Cr in Davos Meet

Sets record for securing such a huge investment in a single day at World Economic Forum

England crumble to spinners... once again

ENGLAND have not had a good time in white-ball cricket in India in recent times. At the 50-over World Cup in 2023, the champion's defence went up in flames multiple times as both their batters and bowlers faltered.

GMP's role in pharma products' sale stressed

A national conference on \"Enhancing Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance through Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)\" was held in Vizag on Wednesday.

Mayor felicitates outgoing GVMC chief

VISAKHAPATNAM City Mayor Golagani Hari Venkata Kumari, Deputy Mayor Jiyyani Sridhar, and GVMC officials bid farewell to outgoing Chief P Sampath Kumar, who has been appointed Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration (CDMA), at a ceremony on Wednesday.

LA28 in mind, ACTC for 4 years; focus on NSF good health

THE flagship annual calendar for training and competition (ACTC) plan for four years, hosting of international competitions and conducting national leagues for player identification and development were some of the talking points of the meeting between the sports minister and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Liverpool seal last-16 berth, Barca post epic win

LIVERPOOL beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

2 New Judges Appointed to AP HC, Strength Rises to 30

The President of India has approved the appointment of Justice Avadhanam Hariharanatha Sharma and Justice Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao to the Andhra Pradesh High Court as recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Trump Takes Middle Ground on H-1B Visas

DONALD Trump said he likes both sides of the argument on the H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that the country needs \"very competent\" and \"great\" people which is possible through this visa programme.

Electoral bonds scheme: Petition seeks review of SC's Aug order

The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay till April 1 on the Allahabad High Court's order permitting a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.

Real estate stocks bleed amid sales slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off. Over the past month, the Nifty Realty Index has declined sharply by around 20%, with a single-day drop of 4.56% on Wednesday.

VMRDA Launches Windbreaker Plantation

Project aims to reduce coastal sand dune erosion & provide protection against tropical cyclones and storm surges

Job scam: Five youths rescued from Sharjah

FIVE youths from North Andhra, deceived after travelling to Sharjah for jobs, were rescued and brought back to Visakhapatnam with the intervention of Commissioner of Police (CP) Shanka Brata Bagchi.

UP Cabinet Okays Aerospace-Defence Policy for Growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

QUAD meet says committed to regional maritime security

In the first major diplomatic event of the second Donald Trump presidency, Quad countries opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion while reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific.

JD(U) flip-flop on withdrawal of support to Biren govt in Manipur

THE Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he wrote to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party's withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state.

Oppn says last JPC meets on Waqf Bill convened in a hurry, seeks more time

AS the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to hold the last round of meetings on January 24-25, DMK MP A Raja on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and panel chairman on behalf of Opposition Parties that the sittings be postponed to the 30th and 31st of this month.

Sindhu and Lakshya to lead Indian team in Asian meet

DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship to be held in Qingdao, China from February 11-16.

We have plans to develop Amaravati as India's AI City

HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh highlighted the rising demand for data centers, comparable to the rapidly expanding AI market.

J&K village declared containment zone after 5 more cases surface

FIVE new cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the remote village of Badhal in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

23-yr-old held for sexually assaulting girl

SRIKAKULAM police apprehended Naru Prasad, a 23-year-old resident of Bantupalli village, on Wednesday for the alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl.

Thousands Pay Tribute to Martyred Chittoor Soldier

The final rites of martyred soldier, P Kartheek Yadav who was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu Kashmir, were conducted with official honours in his native village Eguva Ragimanupenta of Bangarupalem mandal in Chittoor district on Wednesday.

BPCL's Q3 profit up 20% on healthy sales growth

BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) reported a 20% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹3,806 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

Sebi Moots Mini SIPs at ₹250/Month

SEEKING to increase financial inclusion among the underserved sections and inculcate the habit of systematic saving, capital markets regulator Sebi has proposed that fund houses launch sachet-sized systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting ₹250.

Clinical Sinner Crushes De Minaur To Advance

DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner raced into the Australian Open semifinals on Wednesday in imperious fashion after Iga Swiatek was equally ruthless to close on a first Melbourne crown.

Innovation Needs a Dose of Feminism

Feminists across India have shown us new ways to approach memory, livelihood, information and technology. By nurturing plurality, their ideas can reinvigorate our democracy

JSW Group to Invest ₹3 Lakh Crore Across Critical Sectors in Maharashtra

BILLIONAIRE Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest ₹3 lakh crore across critical sectors.

Neeraj, Nadeem in Indo-Pak peace calendar

THE 13th Indo-Pak Peace Calendar, launched by Aaghaz-e-Dosti this year, features a poignant painting of Neeraj Chopra's mother embracing her son, alongside Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.

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In a first, tourist places & schools will come under Swacch Survekshan ambit

THIS year, additional features and indicators have been introduced to make Swachh Survekshan (SS), touted as the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, sharper, systematic and to have a wider impact.

Expert Panel Formed to Monitor Pvt Varsities in AP

The government has constituted an expert committee to monitor private universities in the State.