Tirupati/Chittoor: After chilli and tobacco farmers, mango growers are now in focus as YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy looks to raise the political heat in the state. A bumper mango yield this year has brought little joy to farmers, who are struggling with falling prices. Despite the state government's swift action, announcing subsidies and deploying officials to assist distressed farmers, the issue has turned political. Looking to capitalise on the unrest, Jagan will visit Bangarupalem mark...Read More
Jaipur: UnionCoal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said the central government has undertaken significant reforms over the past 11 years to propel the mining sector, while ensuring development, public welfare and environmental protection. Addressing a felicitation ceremony for seven-star and five-star rated mines here organised by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Reddy said the government policies have not only boosted the mining sector, but have also safeguarded the interests of local ...Read More
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to transform the state into a zero-crime-rate state by leveraging technology. He emphasised that Andhra Pradesh should become a model state in law and order monitoring through effective use of technology. The Chief Minister conducted a review with officials on real-time governance at the Secretariat. He instructed that crime hotspots be continuously monitored through CCTV cameras to control criminal activities. He also directed o...Read More
New Delhi: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman, TuhinKanta Pandey, said on Monday that the market regulator has all the powers to act against manipulative trading activities in the matter related to New York-headquartered trading major Jane Street Group, which is very evident from the interim order that has been issued to ban it from the Indian stock market. Asked whether there is a need to have more regulations to act against such entities, the Sebi Chairman quipped that the...Read More
Hyderabad: The Congress party will lead by example, while earmarking around 60 tickets to women in the next Assembly elections. This categorical assurance came from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy after launching "Vana Mahotsavam"2025 at the PJT Agriculture University here on Monday. He would personally take up this responsibility and ensure that the allotment goes beyond the quota for women. The Chief Minister indicated that approximately 50 seats would be reserved for women after delimitation...Read More
Bengaluru: Three Nigerians were arrested and 2.8 kg of synthetic narcotics were seized near Kempegowda International Airport, police said on Monday. Nearly 400 kg of hydro ganja was also recovered from them, police said and estimated the value of the drugs be worth over Rs 4 crore. According to Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police C K Baba, the foreign nationals had arrived in India on medical visas and were found to be overstaying. "Based on credible intelligence and surveillance of suspec...Read More
Bengaluru: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is onboard the International Space Station (ISS) now, talked to ISRO chief V Narayanan, and updated him on the experiments and activities. He also talked about the scientific objectives the experiments were supposed to achieve and the challenges they would address. The ISRO chief highlighted the significance of the crew's experiments and activities, stressing the importance of documenting them after Shukla's return to Earth. Narayanan said doin...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear petitions challenging the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in poll-bound Bihar on July 10. The bench, however, refused to stay the ongoing exercise. Hearing a bunch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's exercise, a vacation bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi said the matter would be heard on Thursday. A battery of senior lawyers led by Kapil Sibal argued on behalf of a bunch of pe...Read More
Bengaluru: A gang allegedly abducted a young man, stripped him, and assaulted him in a secluded area on the outskirts of Bengaluru, police said on Sunday. The incident came to light after videos of the assault began circulating on social media. According to the Soladevanahalli police, a case has been registered and eight people have been arrested in connection with the incident. The accused have been identified as Hemant, Yashwanth, Shivashankar, Shashank Gowda and four others. Police said the ...Read More
Hyderabad: Noted Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn has come forward to establish a film studio with international standards in Telangana. The actor also expressed his willingness to be a campaigner of the media and film sectors under 'TelanganaRising'. During his meeting with the Chief Minister at the latter's official residence in Delhi on Monday, Devgn briefed the CM about his vision to develop the film studio with state-of-the-art facilities and appealed to the Chief Minister to provide required f...Read More
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has confirmed that there is no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to the rising cases of heart attacks in the state. The clarification comes after a technical expert committee, led by Dr. Ravindranath, Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, submitted its detailed report to the government. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao briefed the media on Monday, clarifying that while COVID-19 infection may have contributed to an increase in ...Read More
New Delhi/Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday requested Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukh L Mandaviya to conduct Khelo India Games-2026 in Telangana. The Chief Minister also appealed to the Union Minister to consider the possibility of hosting National Games and other national and international games in Telangana in the future. During a meeting with the Union Minister at the latter's official residence in Delhi on Monday, Revanth Reddy explained to him the requi...Read More
Bengaluru: Health MinisterDinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement linking Covid vaccine with the spate of heart attacks was not with any malafide intention. The CM had suggested that the heart attack deaths in Hassan district may be linked to the vaccination drive. He also claimed that the vaccines were 'hastily' approved. His statement drew sharp criticism from the BJP and the likes of Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. "The CM's intention was good but some peo...Read More
Tirumala: Responding to concerns raised over the lack of digital payment facilities at sales counters in Tirumala, TTD executive officer J Syamala Rao conducted a surprise inspection on Monday evening to assess the situation firsthand. The visit came shortly after'The Hans India'published a report titled 'TTD counters remain cash-only despite digital push,' which highlighted the difficulties faced by pilgrims due to the unavailability of UPI-based payment options. Devotees have reportedly stru...Read More
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government will organise a mega parent-teacher meeting (PTM) 2.0 on July 10. As many as 2,28,21,454 participants from 61,135 institutions, including government and private schools, are expected to take part in the mega PTM 2.0. The state government termed the meeting as a unique initiative to strengthen the school-parent relationship. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh are scheduled to participate in the parent-teacher meet 2.0 at P...Read More
Gadwal: Despite early and heavy monsoon rains leading to abundant inflows into the Priyadarshini Jurala Project, the failure to deliver this water to the associated reservoirs under the Nettempadu Lift Irrigation Scheme has drawn strong criticism from BRS senior state leader Nagar Doddi Venkataramulu. In a press statement released on Sunday, Venkataramulu condemned the gross negligence of local public representatives and irrigation officials, holding them responsible for the current irrigation c...Read More
Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday that the suspended work on the final section of the underpass of the Pragati... Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday that the suspended work on the final section of the underpass of the Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor is likely to resume once the Centre grants approval to a revised proposal. Once approved, the PWD expects to resume work immediately after the monsoon, with a...Read More
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated that Rajasthan is progressing rapidly in the mining sector through transparent processes, ease of doing business, and infrastructure development. He called for the creation of a mining model that balances economic growth with environmental sustainability and social responsibility. "Let us ensure our mining practices not only fulfill present demands but also inspire future generations," he urged. "Our goal is to establish Rajasthan as a leading hub...Read More
Chennai: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will launch the next phase of its flagship citizen outreach programme, 'Ungaludan Stalin', from July 15, bringing a range of civic and welfare services directly to residents across all 200 wards in the city. According to an official release, six wards will host the first set of camps on the opening day -- Ward 25 (Madhavaram Zone), Ward 38 (Tondiarpet Zone), Ward 76 (Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar Zone), Ward 109 (Teynampet Zone), Ward 143 (Valasaravakkam Zone)...Read More
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has strongly condemned the murder of prominent industrialist of Bihar, Gopal Khemka, calling it a glaring example of Bihar's deteriorating law and order situation. She has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take immediate cognisance of the matter and initiate appropriate action in view of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. In a post on X on Monday, Mayawati wrote, "In Bihar, atrocities, murders, and caste-based explo...Read More
Ongole: The Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) on Sunday organised a commemorative event to mark the birth anniversary of Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The celebration took place at the Viksit Bharat Foundation office here on Sunday. During the event, Dr Nidamanuru Surya Kalyan Chakravarthy, a member of the BJP State Executive Committee, paid floral tributes to a portrait of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Speaking on the occasion, Chakravarthy lauded Mookerjee as a towering personality who ...Read More
Visakhapatnam: In a significant step taken towards future warfare readiness, fostering indigenous innovation in maritime security, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) forayed into a strategic partnership agreement. The partnership serves to indigenously develop and deploy robust anti-drone systems to counter the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles in maritime environments. Aimed at integrating cutting-edge anti-drone systems on naval ships that provide solutions in maritime security and com...Read More
HYDERABAD: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday stated that the Congress govt will be spending 22,500 crore on the implementation of the Indiramma housing scheme, under which 4.5 lakh houses are being constructed for the poor in Telangana. Construction is already underway for 1.1 lakh Indiramma houses, with work on the remaining units set to begin soon.The govt has sanctioned 4.5 lakh housing units in the first phase of the scheme. The govt is extending 5 lakh financial assistance t...Read More
New Delhi: The number of people who took benefits under the Laadli Yojana in Delhi has decreased by about 60 per cent in the last 15 years, information shared by the government under the Right to Information Act has revealed. Laadli Yojana was started in the national capital on January 1, 2008, with the aim to empower young women and reduce gender inequality. The Women and Child Development Department of the Delhi government, in response to an RTI application, said that since the launch of the...Read More
KOZHIKODE: A woman from Palakkad who recently tested positive for Nipah virus, remains in critical condition at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital. She is currently receiving critical care in the hospital's specialised Nipah isolation unit. The patient was initially admitted to a private medical facility in Perinthalmanna. However, late on Saturday night, due to a significant deterioration in her health, she was transferred to the Kozhikode Medical College. Her symptoms, consiste...Read More
Kothagudem: Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy presented Indiramma House sanction documents to beneficiaries from Lakshidevipalli, Sujatha Nagar, Palvancha and Chunchupalli mandals and house site pattas to SRT and Maya Bazaar residents here on Sunday. MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy, MLA Kunanneni Sambasiva Rao, district Collector Jitesh V Patil and others were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Ponguleti said giving Indiramma house sanction documents to girls on the first...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Formationof low pressure area is likely to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy spells and thunderstorm activity accompanied by lightning, in several districts of Odisha over the next week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The IMD said under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining North Odisha, the low pressure area has formed over Gangetic West Bengal and the surrounding region on Sunday. It will trigger h...Read More
Puri: LordJagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The 'Suna Besha' ritual of the deities were held on Sunday and the devotes can witness the ritual from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gol...Read More
Sambalpur: The authorities of Hirakud dam in Sambalpur district on Sunday released the season's first floodwater after sounding an alert to the districts in downstream of river Mahanadi, officials said. The season's first flood water was released after a traditional puja. The sluice gate number 7 was first opened as done every year, chief engineer S K Behera told reporters. He said that at least 20 such gates were opened by 6 pm on Sunday. The chief engineer said the decision to release floodwa...Read More
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Police have undertaken a novel initiative to curb the drug menace in the coastal district of Mangaluru, a region that has witnessed communal strife and incidents of moral policing but is also known as a major educational hub attracting students from across the country. The Mangaluru Police Commissionerate has joined hands with parents of drug abuse victims, and the victims themselves, to identify drug peddlers and trace the roots of the supply chain. The police have al...Read More