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Stage set for urban local body polls in U'khand

COMPETITION has intensified for the January 23 elections to the five municipal corporations in Uttarakhand.

MT-CHETTAN: A STAUNCH ADVOCATE OF FREE SPEECH

T Vasudevan Nair, fondly known to me and countless others as \"MT-chettan\" or elder brother, was a towering figure in Malayalam literature and cinema.

Climate change, rising production costs upset Himachal's apple cart

WITH weather becoming warmer due to climate change and cost of production increasing, apple growers in Himachal Pradesh now prefer to grow stone fruits.

India, Pak share lists of nuke installations as part of 30-yr pact

INDIA and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged the list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral agreement that prohibits the two sides from attacking each other's such facilities, continuing with an over-three-decade practice.

Safety, Mega Infra Projects High on Rly Agenda in '24

INDIAN Railways (IR) experienced a mixed year in 2024, marked by notable progress in infrastructure and modernisation but overshadowed by frequent accidents that damaged its safety reputation.

On Jan 15, 2 ships & sub to bolster Navy muscle

INDIA's maritime capability and indigenous shipbuilding prowess get a major boost on January 15 of the new year when the Navy commissions three combat platforms—a frigate, a destroyer and a submarine.

House nod to 16 bills in '24: Govt

The crucial Aircraft Bill and Public Examination Act among the Bills passed by Parliament

Is Awareness Enough To Rattle The System?

It took one assassination to wake up America and the world to the fact that ideology and ideological opposition are, as revolutionary forces that impact society, possibly passé.

Beyond the Hype: How India Can Be an AI Powerhouse

Though Indian tech companies are investing heavily in AI, most of them are yet to move to the production stage. Robust data governance and partnerships can transform the industry

GPS-tagged juvenile vulture flies to TN covering 4,000 km

A one-year-old captive-bred juvenile white-rumped vulture, listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, has flown from the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra to Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu.

E-Prix case: ED to question Arvind Kumar today

SENIOR IAS officer Arvind Kumar will appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the Formula-E race money laundering case.

Bhubaneswar witnesses increase in cybercrimes

THE capital has witnessed a significant surge in cybercrimes in the last three years with the police receiving 7,263 complaints involving fraud of over ₹82.53 crore in 2024 alone.

CM Greenlights DPR Prep of 2 Metro Corridors

Proposed corridors in TG may feature double-decker structures combining elevated corridors with Metro viaducts

Drunkard Creates Chaos by Sleeping on Electric Wires in Manyam Dist

A 32-year-old man caused a commotion in M Singupuram village, Palakonda mandal, Parvathipuram-Manyam district, by climbing an electric pole and sleeping on the cables after demanding money from his mother for alcohol.

Gudivada TDP office attack case: Nani's aide remanded

FORMER YSRCP minister Kodali Nani's key associate, Merugumala Kali, who was arrested by Gudivada police in Assam on Tuesday, was sent on judicial remand to Nellore Central Jail until January 10.

Edu staff asked to furnish property details

IN a bid to check corruption and irregularities, the State government has issued a circular that all Class I and II officers of the Education Department submit property statements by January 15 each year.

Naidu to Attend World Economic Forum Summit from Jan 20

ACCOMPANIED by a high-level delegation, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting, which will be held at Davos, Switzerland with the theme 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age' from January 20 to 24.

Dead olive ridley turtles raise stink at Kakinada

THE Kakinada seashore is stinking with the decomposed olive ridley turtles with morning walkers and fishermen put to inconvenience.

Free bus, Thalliki Vandanam next in Super 6

CM says govt is forced to implement poll promises one after another due to precarious fiscal condition of State

Port City witnesses overwhelming rise in tourists on New Year's Day

THE city's popular tourist attractions witnessed massive crowds on New Year's Day, as people from all walks of life celebrated amid chilly weather.

Girl Ends Life as Friend Fails to Wish on NY

In a disturbing incident, an intermediate student ended her life after her close friend failed to wish her a happy new year.

Newborn Dies in ASR Due to Lack of Road Connectivity

Baby develops breathing difficulties and dies as family not able to reach hospital on time

Health Min calls on doctors and health workers to focus on patient-centred care

HEALTH Minister Satya Kumar Yadav exhorted the medical fraternity in public and private sectors to focus on compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care.

3 Held for Duping Students Studying Abroad

GUNTUR police arrested the manager and two directors of an education consultancy company for duping students.

Over 2.55 Crore Devotees Visit Tirumala in 2024

Over 99L devotees get their heads tonsured, ₹1,365 crore received in hundi offerings

₹21.54-crore project to solve water problem in Uravakonda

MINISTER for State Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes and Legislative Affairs Payyavula Keshav announced that comprehensive plans are underway to ensure Uravakonda does not face drinking water issues for the next 30 years.

Night Vision' Aims to Achieve 100% SSC Results

The District Education Department in Kadapa has launched a 100-day plan and the Night Vision programme to improve the pass percentage in the upcoming SSC exams.

Srisailam gears up for Maha Shivaratri

THE Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam in Kurnool district is gearing up for the grand Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavams, scheduled from February 19 to March 1.

New Year trip turns tragic: 2 dead, 5 hurt in road mishap

TWO persons died and five others were injured when an SUV turned turtle near Chitimichinta in Muddanur mandal late on Tuesday night.

₹200-crore liquor sold on NYE in State

THE sale of liquor in the State is estimated to have surpassed ₹200 crore on New Year's Eve.