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Dy CM lays stone for 19 roads worth ₹46 cr in agency areas of Manyam

DEPUTY Chief Minister (Panchayat Raj and Rural Development) Konidela Pawan Kalyan on Friday laid foundation stone for as many as 19 roads with an estimated cost of ₹46 crore for various tribal villages in Parvathipuram-Manyam district.

Orvakal industrial park to get semiconductor units

MINISTER for Industries, Commerce and Food Processing TG Bharath has said the industrial park at Orvakal is expected to attract ₹14,000 crore investments.

Govt signs MoUs with Physics Wallah & TBI

Pacts with PW & TBI aim to modernise State's higher edu system and prepare students for global opportunities

CM aims to create 20L jobs in 5 yrs: Min

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is working to generate employment for 20 lakh youth in the State over the next five years, said Minister for Housing Kolusu Parthasarathy on Friday.

Facial recognition tech at Tirumala

The proj will be tested for a week to assess its feasibility, enables darshan within an hour

Incessant rain inundates 200 ha of paddy fields

Several parts of the State are expected to experience light to moderate rainfall on Saturday, with thunderstorms and lightning likely at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP) and Yanam.

Health Ministry performance report highlights achievements in six months

THE Ministry of Health, Family Welfare, and Medical Education has submitted a six-month performance report to Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, showcasing achievements under key health schemes.

Reconsider GST hike on garments

THE Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) has appealed to GST Council Chairperson Nirmala Sitharaman to reconsider proposed GST rate hikes on garments.

Top performers in power conservation honoured

THE Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) presented the State Energy Conservation Awards (SECA)-2024 to government and private organisations excelling in energy conservation and efficiency during the valedictory function of National Energy Conservation Week-2024 on Friday.

Chinta slams Shah over remarks on Ambedkar

SENIOR Congress leader and former Union Minister Chinta Mohan strongly condemned Amit Shah's comments on Dr BR Ambedkar, stating, \"Amit Shah does not understand the greatness of Babasaheb. All he knows is to send bulldozers.\"

New bus service a boon to Nellore ruralites

Long-awaited RTC service connects Nellore's rural areas with city, reduces dependency on pvt buses and autos

Collector calls for measures to reduce road mishap rate

KURNOOL District Collector P Ranjith Basha has directed officials to implement measures to control speeding and reduce road accidents, particularly near the Karnataka border.

Strive to make 'One Family, One Entrepreneur' a reality: Collector

WOMEN Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Andhra Pradesh have gained global recognition for their discipline and impact, said Tirupati District Collector Dr S Venkateswar at the Tirupati District Women Federation's second annual meeting.

MEA TICKS OFF YUNUS GOVT FOR AIDE'S REMARKS

The government on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported from Bangladesh this year up to December 8.

Your cuppa is healthy, US food regulator finally agrees

WITH the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognising tea from the Camellia sinensis plant is a healthy beverage, the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) raised a toast to it.

'Chip designing skills, ecosystem give India edge in semiconductor manufacturing'

India has set an ambitious target of becoming a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the main challenges India faces in achieving this target?

94% of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI'

94% of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI

'AI is a tool that enhances productivity; it doesn't replace jobs'

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool that enhances productivity rather than replacing jobs, said Shelton Rego, vice-president of sales, Freshworks India.

Dubai may host India matches in 2025 Champions Trophy

EXPECTEDLY, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that India will play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue.

Ashwin gets hero's welcome at home from family and friends

RAVICHANDRAN Ashwin, who took the cricketing world by surprise with his sudden retirement from international cricket, arrived in Chennai early morning on Thursday.

AFTER ASHWIN, WHO? THE LAST OF OGS IN FINAL STRETCH

Post offie's retirement, focus is on senior players like Rohit, Kohli and India's transition phase

Liverpool & Arsenal reach semifinals

LIVERPOOL moved into the League Cup semifinals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Start-up funding up 6% YoY at $11.3 bn in 2024

IN 2024, the start-up ecosystem saw a marginal 6% increase in funding at $11.3 billion compared to $10.7 billion in 2023.

Day of records for Richa & India as hosts win series 2-1

RICHA Ghosh (54) equalled the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is (18 balls) after Smriti Mandhana's (77) fireworks as India registered 217 for 4 in the series-deciding third and final match against the West Indies here on Thursday.

INR hits all-time low, breaches 85 mark against USD

Indian currency falls as US Federal Reserves scaled back rate cut projections for 2025

Accenture posts $17.7 bn revenue, beats Street view

IT service provider Accenture has beat Street estimates and posted $17.7 billion revenues in the first quarter ended November 2023.

Mkt falls as Fed indicates lower rate cut in 2025

DOMESTIC equity market declined sharply on Thursday following a cautious Federal Reserve commentary and weak global cues.

Bharti Airtel prepays ₹3,626 crore spectrum purchase dues to govt

TELECOM service provider Bharti Airtel has made a prepayment of ₹3,626 crore to the government for the spectrum it purchased in 2016.

Kia sees 20% sales growth vs industry's 5-10%

KOREAN carmaker Kia aims to achieve a 20% growth in sales volume in India next year, targeting sales of nearly 3 lakh passenger vehicles (PVs).

Govt proposes new legislation to curb proliferation of illegal lending apps

THE government is planning a comprehensive legislature to curb the proliferation of illegal lending apps.