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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.

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.

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.

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

ACB summons KTR for questioning on Jan 6

Enforcement Directorate also summoned BRS working prez on Jan 7 to look into FEMA violations & money laundering

ED raids Duraimurugan's properties

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at four locations in Vellore, including Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan's residence, and his son MP Kathir Anand's Kingston Engineering College.

Actor Allu Arjun Granted Regular Bail

The Metropolitan Sessions Court, Nampally on Friday granted regular bail to 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.

DKS in Turkey, CM Siddaramaiah has cosy dinner with cabinet

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah, along with several cabinet colleagues, including Dalit ministers, attended a dinner hosted by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Thursday, sparking speculation of political manoeuvring.

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

Radha Saptami declared 3-day State festival

THE State government has announced Radha Saptami celebrations at Arasavilli as a three-day State festival and released the necessary funds.

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.

Illegal Slaughterhouses Pose Health Risk to Nellore Denizens

Pools of blood, waste and unbearable stench make neighbourhoods unlivable

Youth cultural fest in Kurnool from January 10

FORMER Rajya Sabha Member TG Venkatesh has announced that the South Asia Peace Conference and Youth Cultural Festival will be held from January 10 to 12 in Kurnool, commemorating Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary.

Be innovative & follow experimental approach, Collector exhorts students

TIRUPATI District Collector Dr S Venkateswar exhorted students to enhance innovative thought process and termed experimental approach the need of the hour.

Rural Poverty Fell to Record Low of 4.86% in FY24: Report

HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India—both rural and urban—an SBI research report released on Friday said.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts

Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site

Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial.

Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable: India to China

NEW Delhi has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with Beijing against its creation of two new counties last month in Hotan prefecture, as parts these regions fall within the Union territory of Ladakh.

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