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Satellite phones for trekkers in J&K mountains

THE Jammu and Kashmir authorities would soon permit use of satellite phones in Valley's high-altitude ridges to ensure trekkers stay connected and avoid any untoward incident in the mountains.

4 back-to-back suicides in 24 hrs rock MP; BJP & Cong leaders among dead

Couple found dead

No dearth of Central grants, yet jobs in Gujarat take a hit: Data

Employment dip

Chirag says will focus more on Bihar, contest assembly polls in 2030

UNION minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Friday said he will focus more on Bihar in the days to come and also contest assembly elections in 2030 to be elected as a member of the House.

Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity

PM launches projects worth ₹5.5K cr during his Prayagraj visit ahead of religious congregation

House adjourned twice during Constitution debate

THE proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned twice after a row over Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's reference to the death of judge BH Loya \"long before his time\".

Oppn MPs submit notice to impeach Allahabad judge

AS many as 55 Opposition MPs on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha calling for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged remarks at an event organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).

Shortage of IAS, IPS officers slows decision-making process

THE country's administrative and police services have been gripped by a significant shortage of civil servants, official data showed.

Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told

NEARLY 42,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles personnel have availed of 100-day leaves between 2020 and October 2024, data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed.

91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report

INDIA'S 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face \"very high\" risks of both, a new report released by the department of science and technology says, emphasizing the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.

PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15

THE fourth three-day National Conference of Chief Secretaries (NCCS) commenced on December 13 in the national capital, focusing on establishing a unified development agenda and a blueprint for cohesive action in collaboration with the states.

LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH

HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.

READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON

We must realise corporate tax cuts don't create jobs to the extent hoped for. With the supply side failing to spur growth, we need to stimulate demand

Dy CM lays emphasis on realising growth vision

Says if India wants to surpass China, achieving Vision 2047 is vital

Sana, Beeda, Krishnaiah elected uncontested to Rajya Sabha

SANA Sathish Babu and Beeda Masthan Rao of TDP, and Ryaga Krishnaiah of BJP have been declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.

Blaming Allu Arjun for stampede not fair, says Jagan

FORMER Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed profound sorrow over the tragic death of a woman in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on December 4 during the premiere show of Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Tension at Vemula, Avinash put under house arrest

TENSION erupted at the tahsildar office in Vemula mandal of Pulivendula Assembly constituency on Friday during the filing of nominations for the Water Users Association (WUA) elections.

Lokesh promises to solve T'gana migrants' issue

HOLDING the 51st Praja Darbar at his Undavalli residence on Friday, HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh received grievances from a cross section of people.

Farmer protest exposed NDA govt's failures on all fronts: Former CM

FARMERS of Andhra Pradesh have taken a bold stand against corruption and injustice under the TDP-led NDA government in a Statewide protest on Friday, said YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Vijay Paul shifted to Ongole for questioning

RETIRED Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vijay Paul was transferred from Guntur sub-jail to Ongole police custody on Friday.

TIRUPATI RESERVOIRS CLOSE TO THE BRIM AFTER HEAVY RAINS

12 of 18 Kalangi dam gates opened resulting in inundation of over 2k acres of paddy fields

All set for Cine Vajrotsavam of NTR in Vijayawada tomorrow

ALL arrangements are in place to celebrate the Cine Vajrotsavam, marking the 75th anniversary of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao's debut film Manadesam (1949), at Murali Resorts in Poranki of Vijayawada on Sunday at 4 pm.

Immigrant worker from Kuwait, wife held for murder

Police arrested Anjaneya Prasad, his wife Chandrakala, and an accomplice, Naveen, in connection with the murder of Prasad's relative, Gattu Anjaneyulu in Obulavaripalle mandal in Annamayya district on Friday.

Adani Vidya Mandir to come up in Nellore

THE foundation stone for a new building at Adani Junior College was laid on Friday, marking a significant milestone in advancing educational infrastructure for students in Classes XI and XII at Adani Vidya Mandir.

Telugu language Centre works pick pace

₹1.5 cr allocated for Centre of Excellence expansion

Gender equality key to progress: V-C

CLUSTER University Vice Chancellor DVR Sai Gopal emphasised the equal and vital roles of men and women in societal development, likening them to the two wheels of a cart.

Ensure remunerative price for agricultural production: YSRCP

THE YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Nandyal district committee has called on the government to ensure fair prices for harvested crops and to procure them directly from farmers.

Market committee chief posts to be filled soon

Chittoor Collector is tasked to finalise reservations based on criteria

Allu Arjun arrested, granted bail

ACTOR Allu Arjun was on Friday arrested in connection with the death of a woman at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of his movie Pushpa-2 on December 4.

Switzerland withdraws MFN status for India

In a retaliatory action, Switzerland has withdrawn the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status granted to India, which will result in higher tax implications for Indian companies operating in the central European country.