The New Indian Express Anantapur - December 19, 2024

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December 19, 2024

13 KILLED AS NAVY BOAT RAMS FERRY

THIRTEEN people were killed after a speed boat of the Indian Navy crashed into a passenger ferry boat near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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Border talks back on track as Doval meets Wang in Beijing

IN what is seen as a major step towards normalization of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Ashwin's big spin: Goodbye to international cricket

Intrigue and suspense, the moments leading up to the revelation seemed like an episode right out of the pages of mystery books. It all started as murmurs as if something unexpected was going to happen.

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Nuzvid controversy escalates as TDP activists continue to lash out at trio

THE ongoing dispute within the TDP over a few leaders sharing the stage with YSRCP leader and former minister Jogi Ramesh during the unveiling of the Sardar Gouthu Latchanna statue in Nuzvid has escalated, with party activists attacking the leaders on social media platforms.

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6-yr-old boy suspected to be affected by Zika virus

A six-year-old boy is suspected to have contracted the Zika virus at Venkatapuram village in Marripadu mandal of Nellore district.

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Modi raps Cong over demand for Shah's axe

Attacks Kharge claim on Ambedkar's insult

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Bhumana deplores rise in anti-social activities

YSRCP Chittoor district president and former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy has expressed grave concerns over the alleged increasing number of anti-social activities in Tirupati, which he believes is tarnishing the sanctity of the temple town.

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Vemireddy pushes for development of roads in Nellore district

NELLORE MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy stressed the immediate need to improve road infrastructure in the district, and presented multiple proposals to address traffic congestion and enhance connectivity, particularly in Kavali town and nearby areas during his meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

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Forest officials rescue missing devotees in Nallamala

AT least fifteen devotees, who went missing in the Nallamala forest on their way to Sri Istakameswari Ammavari temple, were rescued by forest officials and local police on Wednesday night.

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Kadapa GGH will be transformed into a medical hub in next 6 months: Collector

KADAPA District Collector Sreedhar Cherukuri has stressed the need for further development of the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kadapa to improve medical services for the people.

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MITS students complete internship at Asia Univ

TEN students from the Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science (MITS) have successfully completed a global research internship in Artificial Intelligence at Asia University in Taiwan.

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Isuzu celebrates one lakhth vehicle milestone in Sri City

ISUZU Motors India marked a major milestone with the roll-out of its one lakhth vehicle, the Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross, from its Sri City manufacturing facility.

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Tirupati tops in implementing PCPNDT Act

YSR Kadapa, Kakinada get second and third places in preventing scanning centres from conducting prenatal tests

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Indian Navy commissions INS Nirdeshak

Primary role of vessel is to conduct hydrographic surveys for production of nautical charts & serve as hospital ship

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Guntur writer wins Sahitya Akademi Award for literary work 'Deepika'

GUNTUR-based writer and advocate Penugonda Lakshminarayana has been named the winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 (Telugu) for his literary criticism work Deepika, a compilation of 36 progressive essays.

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APSRTC to expand electric bus fleet to cut operational cost

ANDHRA Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) Chairman Konakalla Narayana announced plans to introduce more battery-operated buses to reduce vehicular pollution and cut operational costs.

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AP seeks ₹70,000 cr from Centre under Jal Mission

Dy CM blames YSRCP regime for tardy implementation of JMM

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Chittoor police bag best crime detection award

CHITTOOR received the prestigious ABCD (Award for Best Crime Detection), presented by the Andhra Pradesh State Police Department for the exemplary crime investigation efforts and techniques, on Wednesday.

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Heavy rainfall likely in parts of State for next two days, officials on alert

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Nellore, Tirupati, Kakinada, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday.

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5 ACCUSED GET BAIL IN PARITALA MURDER CASE AFTER 18 YEARS

THE AP High Court on Wednesday granted conditional bail to five accused in the sensational Paritala Ravindra murder case.

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Investment Tracker to monitor setting up of units

CHIEF Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad revealed that efforts are being made to ensure the timely establishment of industries in the State through continuous monitoring via a digital platform called Investment Tracker.

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From gold mines to wind power, Ramagiri stands a witness to fluctuating fortunes

RAMAGIRI mandal of the erstwhile Anantapur district was once a thriving hub of opportunity. Known initially for its gold mines and later as a pioneer of wind energy in the region, the small town has experienced both, the highs of innovation and the lows of industrial collapse.

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Bhu Bharati Bill to replace Dharani portal in TG

Congress introduces the Bill, aiming to reform land records management and to address shortcomings of existing law

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No injustice to TG students in PG med seats, asserts Minister

ASSURING parents that the State government would always protect the interests of students from Telangana, Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha made it clear that court orders on Government Orders (GO) 158 and 149 would be thoroughly studied and steps taken to ensure eligible local candidates get PG medical seats.

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RTI activist alleges bribe to withdraw MUDA case

RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna filed a complaint with the Lokayukta police, alleging attempts to pressure and bribe him into withdrawing his case over irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment.

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THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

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THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

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NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

THE anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, including 12 in Bihar, in connection with its investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Muzaffarpur in May this year, officials said.

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Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

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Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

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Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology

AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.

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Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)

THE JD(U) on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls.

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Cong leader dies after falling sick in teargas shells

AN Assam Congress leader died after falling sick due to the tear gas shells thrown at party workers during the \"Raj Bhavan Chalo\" march in Guwahati on Wednesday.

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SP legislator moves HC against arrest in Sambhal chaos

SAMAJWADI leader and MP from Sambhal Ziaur-Rehman Barq has moved Allahabad High Court seeking protection from arrest in a case registered against him for Sambhal violence.

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Paper leak: HC rejects plea against blacklisting of J'khand exam agency

A day after staying the results of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, the Jharkhand High Court rejected a petition challenging the blacklisting of the agency that conducted the examination.

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Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients

AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.

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MP's tribal districts top list of malnourished kids

UNDERWEIGHT & FAMISHED

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No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

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Diljit's Chandigarh concert exceeded noise level limits

THE Chandigarh administration told the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday that the noise levels exceeded the prescribed limits during Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert here on Saturday and that \"strict action\" has been recommended against the violators.

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HC adjourns pleas on ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque

THE Allahabad High Court on Wednesday adjourned two petitions seeking direction to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to undertake further surveys at Gyanvapi mosque premises.

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Uzbek man held for senior Russian general's murder

Suspect promised reward of $100,000, plus residency in EU: FSB

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Five Palestinian families sue US govt over billions in military aid to Israel

FIVE Palestinian families on Tuesday sued the State Department over Washington's billions in military aid to Israel, demanding the enforcement of US rules to curb arms flows following allegations of human rights abuses.

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US eases H1-B rules for special skills

THE outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.

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Centre's net direct tax collection rises 16.5% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till Dec 17

THE central government's net direct tax collection for 2024-25 has soared 16.5% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till December 17, 2024, thanks to healthy personal income tax collections even as growth in corporate taxes remained moderate.

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Infosys inaugurates new campus in Kolkata

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday announced the inauguration of its new development centre (DC) in Kolkata.

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Mobikwik, Vishal Mega Mart, Sai Life Sciences make blockbuster market debut

FINTECH firm One MobiKwik Systems made a blockbuster debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday as its shares got listed at ₹440 apiece on the NSE, a significant premium of 57.71% against the issue price of ₹279.

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GIC buys majority stake in AHH for $150 mn

BENGALURU-based Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) on Wednesday said that Singapore sovereign fund GIC will invest an additional $150 million in the healthcare delivery platform.

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Govt appoints Rama Mohan Rao as SBI MD

THE government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the fourth managing director of State Bank of India, the country's largest lender informed the exchanges on Wednesday.

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Sebi tightens norms for SME IPOs

Tighter norms include higher profitability threshold, lower cap on OFS proceeds for listing

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GST Council may lower tax rate on insurance premium

THE 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer is likely to take a decision on tax rate on insurance premium, as per finance ministry sources.

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Navy's Kiran sails past stars to corner nat'l glory

UP against two established rivals, Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav held his own to come out on top in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event of the ongoing national shooting championship at the MP State Academy Shooting range in Bhopal on Wednesday.

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Vinicius, Bonmati FIFA Best players of the year

REAL Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.

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PKL: Tamil Thalaivas rout Warriorz 60-29

MOEIN SHAFAGHI and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Wednesday.

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Halep gets wildcard for Oz Open qualifier

SIMONA HALEP was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.

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Boy who evolved as a match-winner

BACK then, few would have imagined a young boy from West Mambalam, Chennai, who enjoyed playing tennis ball cricket with his father Ravichandran, would one day go on to play for his state and then take 537 wickets for India in Tests.

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EVENTFUL CONTEST BEFORE RAIN FORCES A DRAW

IN the end, the result only seemed fitting. On a day that saw eight wickets fall in 24.1 overs in just over five hours and multiple rain and thunderstorm breaks, India and Australia shook hands to call it a draw at 3.25 PM (local time).

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WINE, VINES & A PERFECT GETAWAY

A long-awaited one-day vineyard getaway from Bengaluru is finally possible now; and it's as delightful as it is unexpected and affordable...

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THE NILGIRIS EARTH FESTIVAL BEGINS TODAY!

This festival offers a chance to step off the beaten path and into the soul of the Nilgiris — experiencing the region's cultural heritage...

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