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TN fishers adrift in Lankan waters rescued after 5 days

A group of nine TN fishermen, stranded in Sri Lankan waters for five days after their fishing boat suffered an engine failure, was rescued in a cross-border operation involving authorities of both nations.

ACB conducts searches at Greenko Group offices

SLEUTHS of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches at offices linked to the Greenko Group in Hyderabad and Machilipatnam as part of an investigation into irregularities surrounding the Formula-E race.

Srisailam gears up for Sankranti Brahmotsavams from January 11

OFFICIALS of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam are all set to organise the Sankranti Brahmotsavams from January 11 to 17 at Srisailam in Nandyal district.

Govt Launches Green Skilling Prog

Signs MoUs with Suzlon Energy and Swaniti Initiative; APSSDC aims to create 7.5 lakh jobs

GDP growth may slip to four-year low

THE Indian economy is slowing and is likely to post the weakest GDP growth numbers since 2021-22, according to the first advance estimate by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

AAP vs BJP as Delhi goes to polls on Feb 5

Results for single-phase polling on Feb 8; Kejriwal fights anti-incumbency for 3rd term

PM to Launch Projects Worth ₹2L Cr Today

In his first visit to Andhra Pradesh after the TDP-led NDA formed the government in the State, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch several major projects aimed at driving sustainable growth and infrastructure development, with a particular focus on North Andhra Pradesh.

Kottu Deplores Remarks of Purandeswari

FORMER Deputy Chief Minister Kottu Satyanarayana slammed State BJP president D Purandeswari for her remarks against the previous YSRCP regime at the Hyndava Sankharavam meeting.

Plan of action to promote organic farming in AP

A meeting on 'Steps to be taken to overcome the constraints in natural farming and increase the profitability of farmers' was held at the office of Lanka Dinakar, Chairman of the 20-Point Programme Implementation, at the State Secretariat on Tuesday.

QR code on electricity bills to make payment easy

ELECTRICITY consumers no longer need to stand in long queues at sub-stations to pay their bills.

Police question Avinash's personal assistant again

PULIVENDULA police once again questioned Bandi Raghava Reddy, personal assistant of Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy.

Naidu Launches 'Jana Nayakudu' in Kuppam

Programme meant for speedy redressal of public grievances; Women's Shakti Bhavan to empower 175 SHGs

HC Permits Jagan to Visit UK, NOC to Passport Given

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday granted a No Objection Certificate to YSRCP chief and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for getting a passport.

No HMPV cases, AP ready to fight virus

IN response to rising concerns about the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after the detection of a few cases in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the State government has geared up to fight the virus.

‘Indirect’ tariff hike denounced at APERC hearing

THE Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) public hearing for the Retail Supply Tariff Filings was held in Vijayawada on Tuesday.

Structural integrity key in high-rise construction

NIT Andhra Pradesh In-Charge Director Dr NV Ramana Rao highlighted the challenges of constructing high-rise buildings, particularly in densely populated areas with limited land availability.

APSRTC to run 7,200 spl buses for Sankranti

No ticket price hike and passengers to get 10% discount on round-trip booking; 3,300 buses for post-festival rush

Collector warns against negligence in maternal care

ALLURI Sitarama Raju District Collector AS Dinesh Kumar has emphasised the need for improved medical services to prevent maternal deaths, warning of stringent actions against negligence.

JNTUGV, ICT Academy collaborate on skill growth

JAWAHARLAL Nehru Technological University Gurajada Vizianagaram (JNTUGV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICT Academy, a Chennai-based non-profit organisation, to enhance teaching capabilities and bridge the gap between academics and industry.

VSP EPF Trust seeks clarity on higher pensions

VISAKHAPATNAM Steel Plant (VSP) EPF Trust Chairman Hemant Kumar Jha has urged Central Provident Fund Commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurthy to expedite the issuance of revised Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) for employees under the Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme.

Don't Stress Out To Avoid Rapid Ageing, Comorbidities

FOR six months, Akshay (name changed), an expat in Dubai, had been experiencing abdominal bloating, sensation, pain in the abdomen, and constipation.

India Needs Stem Cell Donor Registry

Pulse of the Matter

Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.

Finding Roots of Enigmatic Cummins

The Australian captain's on-field success and personality off of it are intertwined and it goes back to his upbringing

Maiden ODI call-up for Bist against Ireland

AFTER nine white ball fixtures in less than a month, three against Australia in the away series and six against West Indies at home, India's regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for the three ODIs against Ireland.

HIL: Soorma beat Delhi SG Pipers in penalty shootouts

SOORMA Hockey Club clinched a penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.

Saweety 'even more motivated' after Arjuna honour

AWAY from the spotlight, India boxer Saweety Boora, at a time when she was just 21, had gone on to capture a silver medal in her very first World Championships at Jeju City in 2014.

Govt Launches Updated ₹4k Cr PLI Scheme for Steel Sector

The government on Monday launched a new round of steel production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹4,400 crore.

Govt must shift capex focus to social sectors

As pre-budget consultations got over on Monday, industry representatives and analysts want the government to continue its thrust on capital expenditure (capex), albeit with a shift in sectoral focus.

Rupee hits new low of 85.83 on strong dollar

THE rupee continued to its southward-ho for the fourth month, losing 4 paise to close at a new low of 85.83 on Monday, weighed in the blood bath on the equity markets amid persisting bearish tilt.