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After poll drubbing, Chavan may replace Patole in Maha Cong rejig

THE Congress central leadership has decided to replace party's Maharashtra president Nana Patole as part of an exercise to revive the party, which suffered a severe drubbing in the assembly elections, sources said.

'Open to feedback for improving edu system'

2025 draft regulations widen credentials for selecting vice-chancellors, says UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar

Mom Electrocutes Man for Molesting Minor Daughter

A woman electrocuted a young man to death allegedly for molesting her minor daughter at Radhanagar in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district.

Vaishnaw fact-checks Zuckerberg over India Lok Sabha poll remark

UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called out Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, stating that his claim about the ruling party losing the 2024 polls in India post-Covid was \"factually incorrect\".

No reduction in LAC troop deployment: Chief

'Integrated Battle Groups likely this year'

Centre set to map land along national highways to pave way for projects

THE ministry of road transport and highways will begin a comprehensive exercise to identify unutilised land parcels within and outside the right of way (RoW) along the national highways, officials said.

Indo-B'desh diplomatic row escalates over border tussle

Bone of contention

5 mn Indians now hold US visa, says Garcetti

THE outgoing United States ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Monday that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, with visa issuances spiking by more than 60% since his appointment as his country's envoy here.

Track 2 Can Make Way Where Track 1 Can't

Some analysts are saying Pakistan has re-entered Bangladesh for instigating action against India. The truth is they never fully left. India's quiet diplomacy is also not without action

Budget Blueprint: Making MSMEs a Growth Engine

The transformation of India's micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for achieving inclusive growth in this decade.

Nat'l turmeric board to be inaugurated today

BJP State secy & turmeric farmer Palle Gangareddy appointed as the chairman of the board for a three-year term

Naidu ignoring rural growth, alleges Ambati

YSRCP Guntur district president and former minister Ambati Rambabu strongly criticised Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's governance, accusing him of undermining rural development and taking credit for the projects initiated by the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government.

Jagan moves HC seeking DSP rank officer's inclusion in his security detail

YSRCP president and Pulivendula MLA YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking court directions for including DSP rank officer S Mahboob Basha, who was part of his security detail, when he was the Chief Minister.

Infighting Deepens Leadership Crisis in Raptadu YSRCP After Poll Debacle

THE YSRCP in Raptadu Assembly constituency seems to be grappling with a leadership crisis marked by factional infighting and growing dissatisfaction among party cadres.

MP: Sankranti grandeur revived under NDA govt

VIJAYAWADA MP Kesineni Sivanath expressed optimism that Sankranti celebrations, absent in the State for five years, would regain their traditional grandeur under the NDA coalition government.

₹300 cr changes hands at rooster fight arenas

Police warnings & court orders fail to prevent cockfights; blood sport draws massive crowds in coastal districts

No road even after sanction of ₹2.6 cr in '23

405 tribal families affected as construction of road to Chalisingam yet to take off due to lack of forest clearance

Lokesh Holds 54th Praja Darbar, Vows to Solve People's Grievances

HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh reaffirmed the TDP-led NDA government's commitment to supporting all those in need, at the 54th Praja Darbar held during his visit to Naravaripalle on Monday.

Police Arrest 12, Seize Red Sanders Logs Worth ₹7.95L

ANNAMAYYA police arrested 12 persons near Kandirigalagutta in Pullampet mandal and seized 28 red sander logs weighing 568 kgs, valued at ₹7.95 lakh.

Fear of adversity keeps Sankranti joy away for this family in A'pur

SANKRANTI, synonymous with festive cheer, vibrant rangolis, and cultural celebrations, is a time of joy for most families. However, the Bodaapati family residing in P Kothapalli, a village nestled five km off the highway near Atmakur, stays away from the celebrations as they are haunted by a series of ancestral tragedies linked to the festival.

North Andhra sees surge in cockfight betting

THE tradition of cockfighting in Uttarandhra has seen a surge in betting activity this Sankranti season, with gamblers from the Godavari region heavily involved.

Indian Armed Forces and Bajaj Auto Embark on 'Dare2' Rally

15 fearless riders from the Indian Navy will traverse over 1,600 km to underscore spirit of 'daring' with Pulsar NS400Z; expedition to conclude at Dogra Regiment

Blind Women's Cricket: AP Off to a Good Start

ANDHRA team made a good start to the tournament by winning over New Delhi team in the national level blind women's cricket tournament being held at Cochin in Kerala.

CM Cleared Pending Bills for Sankranti

THE MSME, SERP, and NRI Relations Minister, Kondapalli Srinivas, on Monday announced that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has once again demonstrated the TDP-led NDA government's commitment to employees by releasing pending bills for General Provident Fund (GPF), surrender leaves, and other dues.

Haridasu tradition on the wane with changing priorities of people

SANKRANTI, the harvest festival celebrated with fervour in rural areas, is losing a cherished tradition as the presence of Haridasu, traditional folk singer, has become increasingly rare.

Minor girl ends life over sexual harassment case

A 16-year-old minor girl ends her life by hanging herself in Jarna village under Gummalaxmipuram mandal in Parvathipuram-Manyam district.

Flowing Waters and Faith: 1.5 Cr Take Holy Dip

Early in the morning at the Kumbh, Vedic chants and Ram bhajans can be heard from every direction, as the faithful, towels on shoulders, make their way to the banks of the Ganga for a holy dip.

Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls

Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day

ARYNA Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday with Alexander Zverev and Zheng Qinwen also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.

Ongoing HIL to act as selection trials

THE ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) will also act as selection trials for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the next edition of the Pro League, scheduled to begin in Odisha in February.