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₹1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for farmers launched

THE Centre on Monday unveiled a credit guarantee scheme (CGS) to help small farmers who engage in distress selling.

TMC makes U-turn on EVMs, differs with Cong on functioning

IN a departure from its earlier stand, Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday asserted that there is nothing \"substantial\" in the allegations of manipulation of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).

Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh

CONGRESS MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday claimed in the Lok Sabha that a photograph of Pakistan surrendering before the Indian Army in Dhaka, had been removed from the Army headquarters.

UPHEAVAL IN LEVANT RAISES UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE WORLD

The governance of Syria can well fall into the hands of fundamentalist groups. Global powers must work towards dousing such a fire rather than reigniting it

PROPOSING A 2-FACTOR FORMULA FOR SHARING

HE 16th Finance Commission so far visited 16 states; visits to 12 more will be completed in the next few months.

T'gana govt announces relaxation of credit-based detention system

THE State government has announced relaxation of the credit-based detention system for the current academic year, enabling students to be promoted to higher classes despite failing in some subjects.

CM Stalin continues tirade against ONOE Bill

Says proposal not suitable for India, alleges Centre pushing Bill with ulterior motive to hold presidential form of polls

SC denies vocalist Krishna recognition for music award

THE Supreme Court on Monday, in an interim order, ruled that Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna should not be recognised as the recipient of the MS Subbulakshmi award.

CHIEF MINISTER SPREADING CANARDS ON POLAVARAM: AMBATI

FORMER YSRCP Minister Ambati Rambabu launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and attributed delays and damages of Polavaram project to the TDP supremo.

HC, iconic towers among projects approved by CRDA

THE Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) approved projects worth ₹24,276 crore for the development of trunk roads, construction of the High Court Complex, Assembly and iconic buildings in Amaravati during the 43rd CRDA meeting chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat on Monday.

Complete all road and rail projects by Dec 2026: R&B min to officials

ROADS and Buildings (R&B), Investments and Infrastructure Minister BC Janardhan Reddy has directed the officials to initiate steps to resolve pending issues related to the projects of National Highways and Railways for completion by December 2026.

R-5 Zone beneficiaries to get plots in native villages

REITERATING that the State government will implement the Amaravati Master Plan as designed earlier, Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister Ponguru Narayana said those who were given house site pattas in Amaravati's R-5 Zone will be allotted plots in their native villages in Krishna and Guntur districts.

Need for disaster preparedness stressed

HOME Minister Vangalapudi Anitha participated in a three-day disaster management training session at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) campus in Gannavaram on Monday.

IMD predicts heavy rains in South Coastal AP & R'seema

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning of heavy rains in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema from December 17 to 20.

Woman kills two brothers for property

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her two brothers over a dispute concerning their deceased father's retirement benefits and assets in Nekarikallu village of Palnadu district on Monday.

Bommasamudram Panchayat wins national award

THE Bommasamudram Panchayat of Irala mandal in Chittoor district has secured the top position as the 'Best Health Panchayat' at the national level under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar.

Dhanurmasa Vrata begins at Venkateswara Swamy temple

THE Dhanurmasa Vrata Mahotsavam was inaugurated on Monday at the Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple in the premises of Sri Bharat Mata Temple in Kurnool.

Govt employees Union leader denies election code violations

ANDHRA Pradesh Government Employees Union President Venkatarami Reddy appeared before District Collector Dr Sreedhar Cherukuri on Monday for an inquiry into allegations of election campaign activities.

CP Brown's contribution to Telugu literature lauded

RENOWNED political scientist and human rights activist Prof. G Haragopal praised Charles Philip Brown's exceptional contributions to Telugu language and literature during his visit to the CP Brown Language Research Center in Kadapa on Sunday.

Remove encroachments in Rayachoti: Minister

TRANSPORT Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy directed officials to identify and remove illegal constructions in Rayachoti town within 24 hours, warning of strict action against land grabbers regardless of political affiliations.

Officials directed to curb littering in public areas

NELLORE Municipal Commissioner Surya Teja instructed officials to prevent garbage dumping in public areas and ensure systematic door-to-door waste collection.

Golden chariot fest held at Srisailam

THE Srisailam temple authorities organised the Golden Chariot Festival (Swarna Rathotsavam) for Lord Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Sri Brahmarambha Devi to mark the Arudra Nakshatra.

Govt to revive water grid proj for Chittoor & Tirupati

₹4,375-cr initiative to address water woes faced by over 20L people

SPEAKING HANDS FALL SILENT

When he was born on March 9, 1951, Zakir Hussain was considered an unlucky child.

Sitharaman, Kharge exchange barbs in RS

Cong head rebuts charges of constitutional changes for 'one family'

PK, CM 'discuss' portfolio for Naga Babu

DEPUTY Chief Minister and JSP president Pawan Kalyan, along with officials of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, met Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat on Monday.

Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India, says Dissanayake

SRI Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India's national security interests, Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Record gold imports widen trade deficit

IN what could put pressure on the economy, India's trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- widened to a record $37.8 billion in November, showing a 4.8% drop in exports and a record increase in imports driven by massive gold demand.

SEIZURE OF SHIP NOT POSSIBLE, HINTS COLLECTOR

SEIZING the controversial Stella L Panama cargo ship exporting rice may not be possible due to procedural and legal issues.

President exhorts medicos to focus on key aspects of service & research

PRESIDENT of India Droupadi Murmu, who attended the first convocation of AIIMS Mangalagiri as a chief guest on Tuesday, highlighted the significance of the inaugural batch of graduates, terming them the 'first brand ambassadors' for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences both nationally and globally.