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Govt to announce safety ratings for E-rickshaws

The humble electric rickshaw (e-rick) may be a boon for last-mile connectivity in Delhi, but not really trusted as a safe mode of public transport.

Court's opinion vs legislative power: SC to hear pleas on selection of CEC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on February 4 a batch of pleas challenging the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) under the 2023 law, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel.

200KM ROAD BUILT FOR 100KM RLY LINE

Alternate sources of water made available to people of over 20 villages dependent on Himalayan fountains

Rajnath assures India's assistance to Maldives in strengthening defence

DEFENCE minister Rajnath Singh has assured his Maldives counterpart, Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon, that India is prepared to assist the island nation in strengthening its defence capabilities.

H-1B Angst Is A Tempest In A Teapot

American visas for skilled workers are determined by market forces and legislated by the US Congress. Despite political posturing at times, the numbers never shrank

UGC's Rules for College Admission Don't Suit All

EDUCATION is not merely the acquisition of a degree but a transformative tool that empowers individuals and societies. In India, education is deeply intertwined with cultural, social and regional identities.

It was KTR's decision to transfer funds, Arvind tells ACB

FORMER Municipal Administration department special chief secretary Arvind Kumar has reportedly informed the ACB that the decision to transfer ₹55 crore to Formula-E Operations (FEO) was made by former municipal minister KT Rama Rao.

Jaishankar markets Odisha with 3T mantra to diaspora

EXTERNAL Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday made a strong pitch for investment in Odisha saying it offers everything that an investor and business looks for.

T'gana HC allows lawyer to see, not hear, KTR questioning

Court says legal portrayal is a constitutional right, it can't interfere with probe

Central aid sought for 4-km tunnel in Kadapa

The Minister for Transport, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Mandepalli Ramprasad Reddy, on Wednesday discussed proposed road infrastructure projects in Rayalaseema with Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi.

HC Caps Hiked Ticket Prices for 10 Days

The High Court directed the State government to restrict the hike in cinema ticket prices for 'Daaku Maharaj' and 'Game Changer' to 10 days, instead of the earlier 14 days.

Kondapalli to represent AP at PBD event

MINISTER for NRI Empowerment and Relations Kondapalli Srinivas will represent Andhra Pradesh at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention 2025 being held in Bhubaneswar from Wednesday.

Priority to common pilgrims during Vaikunta Darshan

UNDER the directives of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu announced that priority will be given to common devotees for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan.

Govt burdening power consumers indirectly

ON the second day of the public hearing by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) on the Retail Supply Tariff Filings, CPI State secretary K Ramakrishna and others found fault with the government for burdening the people in a roundabout manner.

Varra Taken Into Custody For Two Days

PULIVENDULA police took YSRCP social media activist Varra Ravindra Reddy into custody on Wednesday.

ACB likely to book all those involved in 'land scam'

THE Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which initiated questioning retired sub-registrar Lala Bala Naga Dharma Singh alias Singh pertaining to his two-page complaint letter, is likely to register an FIR against the persons mentioned in it.

Double-engine govt will ensure rapid growth: CM

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Lokesh hail PM Modi as a visionary leader

Counter coalition's misinfo: Jagan to YSRCP activists

FORMER Chief Minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy exhorted the cadre to strive to strengthen the party at the grassroots with unity and be aggressive on social media to counter the ruling coalition's misinformation, and highlight the party's achievements.

JPC begins with robust exchange of '1 poll' views

THE first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) bills on Wednesday saw strong exchanges of opinion from both the opposition and ruling NDA's members on simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies.

31-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide at Srisailam

GANUMALA Durganna, 31, from Guduru mandal in Kurnool district, killed himself by electrocution in Srisailam on January 7, reportedly due to financial issues.

Health advisory for preventing HMPV issued

KURNOOL District Medical and Health Officer P Shanthikala confirmed on Wednesday that no cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in the district.

Unused water tank in Balaji Nagar sparks outrage

URBAN Citizens Welfare Association members and the Balaji Nagar Development Society inspected an unused water tank in Balaji Nagar on Wednesday, highlighting an 18-year-old issue of neglect.

AKPL wins ICC environmental award

ADANI Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL) has won the prestigious 18th Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Environment Excellence Award 2024 in the Platinum category for the service sector.

Mega cleanliness drive held at Srisailam temple

AIMING to achieve 'Swachh Srisailam,' temple officials conducted a mega cleanliness drive on Wednesday at the Srisailam Temple premises and surrounding areas.

Kalyana Ratham leaves for Maha Kumbh Mela

Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu, along with Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary, flagged off the Kalyana Ratham after performing special pujas in Tirumala on Wednesday.

172 kg of ganja seized, six held in 2 raids in Tirupati

TIRUPATI district police arrested six individuals, including five from Tamil Nadu and one from Puttur, for their involvement in the illegal ganja trade.

India Open: Hosts to field 21 players

STAR shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu will headline host India's largest-ever contingent of 21 players at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here from January 14.

Forest Close Gap on Liverpool

NOTTINGHAM Forest beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 away from home and moved within six points of Premier League leader Liverpool on Monday.

Bahadur Singh elected new AFI chief, Mehta secretary

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has ushered in changes after Adille Sumariwalla finished three four-year terms as president. Even the secretary's post will see a new official.

Cannot ever rule Djokovic out of title race: Sania

DESPITE entering the Australian Open field as No 7 seed, Novak Djokovic's lowest since 2018, former Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza believes that one cannot count the experienced player out yet.