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KADAPA COUPLE SHOWS A 'THREAD' OF SUSTAINABILITY TO RURAL WOMEN

The couple, who set up the first banana fibre manufacturing unit in AP, has so far developed 25 biodegradable products, including handicrafts, paper, cardboard, biofertilisers & cutlery

FROM VILLAGE TO VICTORY: SRICHARANI SHINES IN WPL AUCTION

Born in a small Kadapa village, Nallapureddy Sricharani's dreams once seemed to be distant. Through sheer determination, relentless hard work, and unwavering family support, this 20-year-old all-rounder has become the pride of Andhra Pradesh, securing a ₹55 lakh deal with Delhi Capitals for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 season.

MP urges proactive steps for growth of Nellore

NELLORE MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy urged district officials to adopt proactive measures to ensure comprehensive development during a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting at the Zilla Parishad Conference Hall.

Nellore to get ₹9-cr Smart Street Vending Market for urban vendors

THE State government has approved the establishment of a Smart Street Vending Market on Mypadu Road in Nellore city to uplift urban street vendors and promote sustainable urban infrastructure.

GoM to study free bus travel scheme

The State government will set up a Group of Ministers (GoM) to study the implementation of free bus travel scheme for women in other States.

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

Love-all start: Sindhu-Sai set for match close to heart

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as the date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

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TRENDS IN INDIRECT DRIVERS AND THEIR IMPACTS ON NEXUS ELEMENTS

Odisha harnesses AI potential for forest, wildlife conservation

ROM thwarting poachers and spotting forest fires to preventing accidental death of elephants, the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised forest and wildlife protection in Odisha, showcasing how cutting-edge technology can play a pivotal role in safeguarding the ecosystem.

Odisha harnesses AI

ROM thwarting poachers and spotting forest fires to preventing accidental death of elephants, the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised forest and wildlife protection in Odisha, showcasing how cutting-edge technology can play a pivotal role in safeguarding the ecosystem.

MAPPING FLOOD, DROUGHT RISKS OF INDIAN DISTRICTS

A new report from the Department of Science and Technology and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation has quantified the vulnerability of each district in India to climate change, aiming to develop actionable pathways for mitigation and sustainable solutions.

Odisha harnesses AI potential for forest, wildlife conservation

\"Use of the advanced surveillance tool is proving to be a game-changer, offering real-time monitoring and enhanced decision-making capabilities to the wildlife authorities,\" said PCCF Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden Prem Kumar Jha.

Brison double helps Goa sink toppers Bagan

FC GOA extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday.

'HIL revival a big boost for youth'

THERE is something about PR Sreejesh. He is always ebullient, seems at peace with himself and more than anything, he is shrouded in an aura of positivity. Always cheerful and articulate, Sreejesh speaks his mind. During a short conversation, he felt that his stint as coach of the junior team had been fantastic.

Odisha's tribal lifter Jyoshna shatters youth Asian record

JYOSHNA Sabar created a youth Asian record for total lift at the ongoing Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Doha on Friday.

Gill's Away Output A Cause For Concern

India's number three was expected to play the role of his formidable predecessor, Pujara. He has not been up to the mark in BGT so far

SPURS SURVIVE MAN UTD COMEBACK TO ADVANCE

TOTTENHAM survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semifinal against Liverpool.

Barty's former hotspot now a different world

227 ARCHERFIELD Road, Richlands, Brisbane, Queensland. It is an address that holds significance not just in Australian tennis, but the country's sporting history.

Colombo an option for CT due to UAE's visa rule

FOR the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains priority for being a neutral venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Shriram Fin launches green finance vertical

WITH increasing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy products, Shriram Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram Group, on Friday announced the launch of a separate vertical Shriram Green Finance, which will finance a range of sustainable solutions.

Forex reserves decline for second month

THE foreign exchange reserves continued the downward trajectory for the second month.

Drafting of DPDP Act rules nearly complete

DRAFTING of the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023, is in its final stage, said Minister of state Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada on Friday.

Bajaj Auto plans to extend EV range to some bikes

BAJAJ AUTO, which has claimed that its Chetak brand of electric scooters has become market leader with 27% of the pie, is planning to extend its EV range to some of its bikes, a senior company official has said.

States ask for higher borrowing ceiling, interest-free loans

THE GST Council in its 55th meeting on Saturday is likely to announce changes in tax rates on several goods and services.

Mkts see worst week in 30 months

Sell-off triggered by Fed's cautious stance on rate cuts, investors lose over ₹18L cr this week

6,700 employees leave unicorns between August 2023-24, attrition rate 4.5%

OVER 6,700 employees left unicorn start-ups between August 2023 to August 2024, and on average, unicorns had an attrition rate of 4.5% during the period, an analysis by market intelligence platform Private Circle Research found.

Aligning inflation to RBI's 4% target key to ensuring growth: MPC minutes

THE members of the Reserve Bank rate-setting panel in the minutes of its December meeting released on Friday said high prices are the cause for demand slowdown, and aligning inflation to the central bank's 4% target is the key to ensuring sustained economic growth.

US govt heads to a shutdown

House rejects plan backed by Trump to fund operations and suspend debt ceiling

Hungary's govt gives asylum to Polish politico accused of graft

HUNGARY has given political asylum to a Polish opposition politician who is wanted on suspicions of corruption, triggering a diplomatic spat that worsened on Friday.