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Sharmila resumes Padayatra from Shankaramma tanda
Her padayatra was attacked and vehicles damaged at the same place two months ago by alleged BRS activists
read moreDiscontent among frontline forest staff in Wayanad over move to regularise temporary workers
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Adala Prabhakar Reddy replaces Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy as YSRCP incharge of Nellore Rural Assembly segment
The ruling party has also cleared the name of Prabhakar Reddy, who is currently Nellore Member of Parliament, for contesting the 2024 Assembly elections
read moreKudumbashree launches first start-up in IT sector
Services include online promotion, IT training, photography, videography, data entry, and training for women entrepreneurs
read moreAdani crisis will “play out” in the market: Economic Affairs Secretary
Declining comment on Adani’s transactions, Mr. Seth indicated that it may not be necessary for regulators to exercise oversight over each economic actor unless systemic issues are involved
read moreWhen a chatbot does homework and writes exams
Technology is here to stay in schools and colleges. But the extensive use of ChatGPT by students to do academic work of various kinds has raised a larger debate on how much of it is too much
read moreAustrade signs MoU with Leather Sector Skill Council on training standards
Under the MoU, the Future Skills Initiative team in Austrade India will focus on job roles relating to 3D printing, product design, automation engineering and so on
read morePrakasam district is poised for progress, says ZP Chairperson
Veligonda project is on the verge of completion, says Joint Collector Abhishikth Kishore
read moreAre school uniforms reaching students, asks HC
Court makes the observation while hearing a plea filed by an eight-year-old student
read moreAPSRTC, its Karnataka counterpart agree to run more buses in two States
Both MDs sign MoU, operations to start after nod from respective governments
read moreChatGPT: Careful balancing between human and machine learning is key
ChatGPT helps streamline routine tasks, but don’t expect it to do all the heavy lifting in all areas in its present state. It might not be the best tool for the job if you’re looking to dive deep into a topic or solve a complex problem
read moreCalls were made to arrest share market slump, claims Mamata
‘I do not want to cause more embarrassment by naming them… Is this how a government runs,’ asks West Bengal CM
read moreCITES records 28 incidents of Red Sanders confiscation exported from India
China remains the largest importer with more than 13,618 tonnes of the products, followed by Hong Kong (5,215 tonnes) and Singapore (216 tonnes)
read moreKurnool police issued 34,589 challans for violation of traffic rules in January 2023
The Police Department has generated ₹72,87,965 from issuing challans in a month and payment for 5.38 lakh more challans are pending, says SP Siddharth Kaushal
read moreTwo cows die in Alappuzha due to suspected cattle feed contamination
69 head of cattle fall ill, cattle with critical health issues found in a couple of farms in Thycattussery. Fodder sample sent for tests, firm recalls entire batch of feed
read moreYSRCP leaders’ lack understanding of Union Budget exposed, says Yanamala Ramakrishnudu
The 32 ruling party MPs maintained a stoic silence in Parliament on the injustice meted out to Andhra Pradesh, says the TDP leader
read moreA warehouse and two adjacent properties gutted in fire mishap, no casualities
Fire broke out in a warehouse storing decorative material and spread to an office and an electronic showroom; it too 13 fire engines six hours to extinguish the fire
read moreSupport of Railways, other agencies crucial in meeting deadline
A cordial approach by Railways needed in completing ROBs. The Mining and Geology dept. has to clear procedures for acquiring raw materials
read moreTTD to construct 111 Bhajana Mandirams in Andhra Pradesh at a cost of ₹11.10 crore
The temple trust board has signed an MoU with Samarasata Sewa Foundation for the project
read moreCong. councillors protest over postponement of polls
Elections to post of chairpersons to the four standing committees at the Mysuru City Corporation were reportedly scheduled on Thursday but was put off at the last minute
read moreBureau of Energy Efficiency aims to create 12,000 Energy Clubs in Andhra Pradesh
These will be set up in educational institutions to encourage students to create awareness on energy conservation and efficiency, and achieve energy security
read moreHave been flagging issue of delivery of weapons, drugs from Pakistan via drones: Amarinder Singh
Mr. Singh said that during his tenure as CM, he had brought it to the notice of the PM and the Home Minister and told them "we will have to deal with it strictly".
read moreLawyer urges Attorney General to move contempt plea in SC against Jagan, Ministers
Their statements on capital shifting when the matter is sub judice created a suspicion, he says
read moreAndhra Pradesh: Carrying Sivaprasad’s legacy forward by donning the grease paint
Narasimha Prasad, the younger son-in-law of the former MP and also TDP’s cultural wing’s State president, is making and releasing short videos under the title ‘One minute – one message’ to take the party’s stance across social media viewers
read morePIL in Madras HC challenges G.O. permitting quarrying around reserve forests
Justices S. Vaidyanathan and J. Sathya Narayana Prasad call for T.N. government’s response by March 3 after the litigant fears threat to environment and wildlife
read moreWe’ve charted a growth story in spite of being the youngest State: CS
CS explains various initiatives of the govt. to NDC delegation
read moreAndhra Pradesh has got a raw deal in Union Budget, says YSRCP MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy
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Digitisation of inscriptions welcomed but scholars underscore strengthening of epigraphy branch
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Erode East bypoll | O. Panneerselvam accuses Edappadi K. Palaniswami of ‘abusing’ the process of the Supreme Court
O. Panneerselvam said the applications filed by Mr. Palaniswami was a “manifest, repetitive, vexatious and a wanton attempt at badgering the respondents and the court”.
read moreAllocations to fisheries sector and protection of mangroves in Union Budget will benefit A.P., says Veerraju
Continuation of the 50-year interest-free loans to States proves the Central government’s commitment to strengthen the federal structure, he says
read more33 p.c. of world’s soils in degraded state, says VC
‘25 per cent of the planet’s total biodiversity can be found in its soil but soil health is on the decline and the topsoil might get depleted in as soon as 60 years’ cautions Prof Rajashekar at the platinum jubilee conference of the Indian Phytopathological Society in Mysuru
read moreChief Minister Rio slammed for Frontier Nagaland issue
Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation has rejected reports that Centre had offered an autonomous council for six eastern districts in poll-bound Nagaland, instead of a State
read moreMaharashtra ATS files chargesheet against five arrested PFI members
The five have been charged under provisions of the UAPA and IPC for various offences, including promoting enmity among different groupS
read more‘AI-enabled smart farming can improve yields’
IT tools can be used to manage soil health, says Srivari Chandrashekar, Secretary, DST, New Delhi
read moreCommissioning of proposed new airports in State likely to take time
Union Civil Aviation Minister of State says timeline for completion depends on several factors
read moreInclusive, resilient growth focus of India's G20 priorities: S. Jaishankar
India's G20 Presidency has the largest-ever representation from Africa with six participants, Mr. Jaishankar said.
read moreFive bogies of Satyagrah Express detach from engine in Bihar, probe launched
The incident is said to have happened due to the jamming of brakes.
read moreLawyers urge President to return collegium recommendation to elevate advocate Victoria Gowri as Madras High Court judge
Advocates N.G.R. Prasad, R. Vaigai, V. Suresh and others have written to President Draupadi Murmu stating that Ms. Gowri has delivered hate speeches against minorities, and her “deep rooted religious bigotry” made her unfit to be appointed a High Court judge
read moreWorld Wetlands Day: In Andhra Pradesh, efforts on to save a unique wetland near Visakhapatnam
The State Forest Department, in association with environmental groups, are taking steps to preserve Kondakarlava wetland, the second largest freshwater lake of Andhra Pradesh
read moreGovernor Gehlot expresses confidence in the efficiency of Indian Coast Guard
The Governor reviewed the operational infrastructure at the disposal of the Indian Coast Guard in Karnataka on the occasion of 47th Raising Day at its state headquarters in Mangaluru
read moreAam Aadmi Party announces election in-charge for Haryana unit
Earlier on January 25, the Aam Aadmi Party dissolved its Haryana unit.
read moreParliament Budget Session | Airlines faced 546 technical snags during aircraft operations in 2022: Centre
A total of 1,090 snags were faced by airlines in the last two years
read moreBJP announces candidates for Meghalaya, Nagaland
The Meghalaya list includes the name of Martin M. Danggo, who was the National People’s Party candidate from the Ranikor seat till a month ago
read moreT.N. bird census | Highest bird count in Upper Nilgiris recorded at Ooty Lake
More than 600 birds were sighted during the recent census at Ooty lake; conservationists have said this points to the need to declare the lake a protected wetland
read moreOpposition walks out over entrenched corruption and criminality in the ruling CPI(M)
Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition waklked out after Speaker A. N. Shamsheer denied Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan permission under rule 15 to adjourn the House to discuss the alleged police attempt to save a local CPI(M) leader and municipal counsellor from a tobacco smuggling case
read moreAero India 2023: LCA Tejas will be the star attraction at India Pavilion
India Pavilion will showcase the country’s growth in the fixed wing area, including the future prospects
read moreBJP using money from LIC, nationalised banks to benefit some leaders: Mamata
The Trinamool Congress supremo lashed out at the BJP-led Centre over the Union budget.
read moreTerror funding: HC asks NIA to respond to Hurriyat leader Nayeem Khan’s bail plea
Hurriyat Conference leader Khan was arrested on July 24, 2017 and is currently in judicial custody
read moreNoted Telugu film director Sagar passes away in Chennai
The filmmaker was known for successes like ‘Stuvartpuram Dongalu’ and ‘Ammadonga’ and mentored several other directors
read morePoliceman, 2 civilians injured in exchange of fire in U.P.
They were injured during an encounter in the Asmoli police station area of Sambhal district
read moreLeT operative behind three blasts in Jammu region held from Reasi: DGP Dilbag Singh
Jammu and Kashmir police identified the accused as Arif Ahmad, a government employee from Reasi and described him as “an active militant of the Lashkar-e-Taiba”
read moreSC rejects plea seeking to bar candidates from contesting elections from more than one seat
The Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud chose to leave the issue to the wisdom of the Parliament.
read moreGovt should've revoked passports of super rich leaving India instead of giving them tax relief: Swadeshi Jagran Manch
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15 persons injured in bus accident in Tiruvannamalai district
Police said the driver of the bus, carrying pilgrims from Tiruvallur to Melmaruvathur Amman temple in Tiruvannamali district, lost control of the vehicle and fell into a pit, early on Thursday; the injured have been hospitalised
read moreU.S. Embassy says visa renewal application can be submitted through dropbox
The U.S. embassy and consulates in India have prepared to receive a record number of visas from Indian students in 2023
read morePeople displaced by Sharavathi project will get relief soon, says BSY
BSY held a meeting with elected representatives of Shivamogga district and officers in Bengaluru
read moreWidespread rain in Ramanathapuram district, third cyclone warning mounted at Pamban Port
Fishers did not venture into the sea on Thursday; overcast skies and light rains were reported from other districts including Sivaganaga, Theni and Dindigul
read moreNew tax regime ‘sweetened’ to benefit maximum number of taxpayers: CBDT Chairman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget 2023-24 in the Parliament on Wednesday, said the government has made the new income tax regime more attractive for taxpayers
read morePalani’s Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple is a “natural wonder” of the world: Madras High Court
Acting Chief Justice T. Raja and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy made the observation while disposing of a PIL petition against a decision taken by the temple administration to cut short its Mandalabhishekam rituals; the judges noted that many devotees claimed to have been cured of diseases after consuming the temple’s holy milk and Panchamirtham
read moreTwo people including pregnant woman charred to death after their car caught fire in Kannur; four escape alive
The deceased have been identified as Prajith (32) and his wife Reesha (26), who was being rushed to the hospital after developing labour pain. Both were sitting in the front seats and could not escape as the car door was reportedly jammed.
read moreSenior IAS officer in Bihar seen hurling abuse in a viral video
Fuming over the viral video, the Bihar Administrative Service Association has demanded action against the senior IAS officer failing which they would go on agitation
read moreBudget Session | Congress, other Opposition parties seek JPC or SC-monitored probe into Adani Group crisis
Leaders of several Opposition parties earlier met in Parliament and decided to raise the issue regarding Adani Group in both the Houses
read moreTripura Assembly elections | Development, tribal welfare will be BJP's poll planks: CM Manik Saha
Manik Saha claimed that the party will get a comfortable majority in the election and will form the next government on its own strength.
read moreWoman in Cuddalore district duped of ₹3.79 lakh in online scam
Fraudsters had sent the woman a fake prize coupon with the name of a social commercial platform on it; she was asked to pay ‘processing’ and other charges in order to avail of the prize; the cyber crime police have registered a case
read moreTop news developments in Karnataka on February 2, 2023
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka today
read moreIndia on cusp of returning to high growth trajectory, will become world’s third largest economy by 2027-28: Arvind Panagariya
Arvind Panagariya said his reading of the Economic Survey is that the “narrative that comes across tells the story of a much stronger economy” than the one that is growing at 6.5%.
read moreTDP mandal level leader shot at in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu
The accused persons opened two rounds of fire with a country-made pistol, when the victim, Venna Balakoti Reddy, was sleeping at his house in Alavala village in Rompicherla mandal.
read moreThousands block Hosur-Bengaluru Highway objecting to inspection of arena for bull race
The order was issued by the Hosur Sub-Collector for the inspection of an arena for Erudhu Vidum Vizha at Gobasandiram village prior to granting permission; the crowd, gathering from 7.30 a.m. on Thursday, turned violent and began pelting stones at government buses and police personnel; the Krishnagiri Collector and other officials are at the site of the agitation
read more20 shops gutted in blaze in Bengal’s Howrah
Shopkeepers in Registry Gali area claimed that goods worth more than ₹1 crore were gutted
read moreDaily Quiz | On Union Budget
The Union Budget is presented on February 1, so that it could be materialized before the beginning of the new financial year. Here is a quiz on the budget
read moreParliament Budget Session | Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar over Adani-Hindenburg issue
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha proceedings for the day were adjourned until February 3, 11 a.m. after the Opposition sloganeered and sought discussion over allegations of irregularities against Adani Group.
read moreAdani speaking of being 'morally correct' like his 'Prime Mentor' preaching humility: Congress
Adani Group company stocks have lost over $90 billion in value since a U.S. short seller made damning allegations
read moreCM Stalin pays surprise visit to Adi Dravidar schools in Vellore to check on breakfast scheme
CM M.K. Stalin visited three schools in Vellore district on Thursday morning, inquired about the quality of breakfast served, staff and student strength; he also visited Vellore Corporation-run wellness centres and a community kitchen
read moreFire at a warehouse in RTC crossroads at Musheerabad triggers panic; no casualties reported
Officials from the fire control room shared that seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot from the nearby Fire Stations to douse the flames.
read moreSiddique Kappan walks out of Uttar Pradesh jail on bail, calls UAPA a political tool
Earlier on December 23, 2022, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court granted bail to Siddique Kappan
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