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Hyderabad: CPI National Control Commission Chairman Narayana stated that the approval of Amaravati as the capital in the Lok Sabha reflects the genuine aspirations of the people. In a statement issued on Thursday, he noted that since the separation of Madras in 1952, the Communist Party has consistently advocated for Vijayawada to be the capital. In fact, the CPI was the first to demand that the Vijayawada region be made the administrative heart of Andhra Pradesh. He remarked that the stance of ...Read More >
Yadgir: In a major anti-corruption crackdown, officials of the Karnataka Lokayukta have trapped multiple government officers across the state while allegedly accepting bribes. In Yadgir district, an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) and a Junior Engineer (JE) attached to the KBJNL Bhimarayanagudi division were caught red-handed while taking illegal gratification from a contractor. The accused officials have been identified as AEE Madhusudan and JE Manjunath. Acting on a complaint, a Lokayukta ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: For300-odd crew of INS Taragiri (F41), it is like a 'home' away from home. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class is slated to be commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on April 3 (Friday) at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, some of the officers and crew members of the much-refined version of the stealth frigate share what it means to them to be part of the Indian-made larger-than-life vessel 48 hours before the commissioning of the Nilgiri clas ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Residents across the city, including those staying in prime localities like Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Madhapur areas are increasingly concerned about the rising mosquito menace and urging the municipal corporations to take immediate action. Moreover, the three municipal corporations - Greater Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri - have been facing much online criticism for rising mosquito menace. Hyderabad is currently facing a severe mosquito menace, causing an alarm. The situati ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Following an incremental rise of petroleum products in cargo composition summing up to a 25 percent jump, the 92-year-old Visakhapatnam Port has laid out an action plan for a Rs.3,000 crore-project with a special emphasis on 'clean cargo'. Shifting from its reliance on traditional bulk cargo, Visakhapatnam Port focuses on diversifying its compositions towards much cleaner and more varied cargo. Although petroleum products are generally handled in the harbour through direct pipel ...Read More >
LONDON: India is participating in international talks on the Strait of Hormuz, following an invitation from the United Kingdom, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. The discussions aim to ensure safe and unimpeded transit through the strategic waterway. Jaiswal stated that India's foreign secretary is attending the meeting. "We are in touch with Iran and other regional countries to see how best we can ensure safe transit for our ships carrying products including LPG, LNG, and ot ...Read More >
Hyderabad/Kochi: Adducing proof of concept to Keralam's parties that have sharply criticised the slew of poll-oriented guarantees made by the Congress-led Kerala United Democratic Fund (UDF), Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy challenged the UDF's political rivals to visit Telangana and study the successful implementation of the Six Guarantees, the progress achieved since, and see for themselves the Congress government 's track record in good governance. Further, the Chief Minister said, if the Kera ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is 'no dearth of fuel or gas in the country' and India was ready to deal with any energy crisis resulting out of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that Indian Navy ships were safely escorting the country's tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for maritime trade and an Iranian territory. The defence minister further said that Prime Minister ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In an effort to diversify crops, cut down on avoidable paddy procurement as well as storage costs and support willing paddy farmers shift to in-demand crops, the Telangana government is considering a proposal to provide farmers switching from paddy an incentive of Rs 10,000 per acre. This scheme for paddy farmers will be on the lines of the one in Punjab, where such farmers are provided Rs 17,000 per hectare as incentive. The Telangan government is planning to give the incentive to ...Read More >
Nandyal: The declaration of Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh marks a historic milestone in the state's journey, said district collector G Raja Kumari. On Thursday, grand celebrations were organised on the PRS premises of the collectorate, where district officials and staff participated enthusiastically. The venue was decorated with colourful rangolis and lights, creating a festive atmosphere. The collector inaugurated the event by lighting a ceremonial lamp and cutting a cake ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sentiments ran high on Thursday when Parliament passed a bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and new capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to it with a voice vote. All parties barring the YSRCP supported the proposed legislation. Replying to the debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the upper House, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said, the state Assembly on March 28, 2026 passed a proposal requestin ...Read More >
Davanagere (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the Congress is receiving more-than-expected public support in the by-elections and that people have realised the "truth" about the BJP's lack of development, even as he attacked the Centre over fund allocation. Speaking to media persons at the helipad at the MBA College premises in Davanagere, he said the response in the Davanagere South Assembly constituency has exceeded expectations. "People have understood that ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Tax collection by gram panchayats in Karnataka has shown a consistent upward trend, with total collections reaching Rs 1,560.76 crore, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, and Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister, Priyank Kharge, said on Thursday. He stated on Thursday in Bengaluru that the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, through 5,943 gram panchayats across the state, has emerged as one of the best-performing in tax collection and revenue mobilisation th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Women and Child Development (WCD) portfolio, on Thursday emphasised that the creation of "Sundar, Sakhyam, Sudrudha" Anganwadi centres remains a key priority of the state government. In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots childcare infrastructure, as many as 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across all 30 districts of the state were virtually inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister. The ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant regulatory move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Thursday proposed bringing back open market share buybacks through stock exchanges, following recent changes in the tax framework. In a consultation paper, the market regulator suggested that companies should once again be allowed to repurchase their shares directly from the secondary market as an additional option under existing buyback rules. This method had been discontinued earlier due to tax-related ...Read More >
New Delhi: The domestic automotive metal forming market of India is projected to nearly double to $90-95 billion by FY30, growing at around 12 per cent annually, as global supply chain realignments drive value concentration toward process-led manufacturers, a report has said. As per Avendus Capital analysis, India's auto component industry -- casting, forging, stamping and machining -- crossed $80 billion in size in FY25 and turned a net exporter during the year, with exports reaching approxima ...Read More >
Kochi: A strongly worded statement by the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) on Thursday has brought the spotlight back on alleged systemic lapses in ensuring workplace safety in the Malayalam film industry, even as police intensified their probe into the sexual assault case against director Ranjith. Calling the latest allegation by a young actress "deeply distressing," the WCC said the incident exposed the ineffectiveness of mandated institutional mechanisms on the ground. Despite directives fr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes that India's star and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowler Mohammed Shami has begun his road to redemption after a brilliant spell in LSG's campaign opener in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. Despite returning figures of 1-28, Shami made a decisive impact during the Power-play, setting the tone for his side with early control and tactical precision. "T ...Read More >
Bokaro (Jharkhand): In a major crackdown on organised crime in Jharkhand's Bokaro, police have arrested seven operatives linked to the interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, officials said on Thursday. These gangs are accused of running an extortion network and spreading fear among businessmen, police said. During the operation, the mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta alias 'Bhatia', sustained a bullet injury in an encounter with the police and has been admitted to Bokaro General Hospital f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva said on Thursday that though it is the prerogative of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership to appoint its Parliamentary group leaders, the replacement of MP Raghav Chadha as Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha reflects Arvind Kejriwal's anarchy. Sachdeva said that Chadha has not only been replaced as the Deputy Leader of the Upper House but the AAP has even urged the Raya Sabha Secretariat not to allow him time to speak in the H ...Read More >
Shimla/Bilapsur/Una: Tension prevailed at Himachal Pradesh's borders with Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday after the revised entry tax for vehicles came into effect, triggering protests and multiple traffic disruptions at multiple points. Angry residents from Punjab staged a "chaka jam" at the Garmoda toll on the Kirathpur-Nerchowk road in Bilaspur district in the morning, demanding exemption for vehicles registered in border districts. The protesters questioned the continuation of the entry tax ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin has been arrested for allegedly sending a strange parcel to the administrative office of the Kempegowda International Airport here, police said on Wednesday. The man identified as Subhash Jai Ajeez had sent the parcel in January this year, which reportedly contained a toothpaste cover, decaying flower garlands, rotten tomatoes, pieces of iron and obscene photographs, they said. Authorities conducted a preliminary inquiry and filed a forma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested a 61-year-old man and busted an illegal LPG refilling racket in southwest Delhi's Dabri area, seizing 17 cylinders, officials said on Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off, a team of the crime branch on Tuesday conducted a raid in the Seetapuri locality, where the accused, Mohan Lal Garg, was found running an unauthorised LPG refilling operation from his shop, they said. During the raid, police recovered 17 domestic LPG cylinders of different companies, including ...Read More >
New Delhi / Khammam: Member of Parliament R Raghu Ram Reddy on Wednesday raised concerns in the Lok Sabha over the pending implementation of assurances made under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, urging the Centre to ensure balanced development for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Participating in the proceedings, Khammam MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy highlighted that several commitments made at the time of state bifurcation remain unfulfilled. He stressed that the promises should ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday said it has partnered with Indian Gas Exchange Ltd (IGX) to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on domestic natural gas prices. As part of the collaboration, NSE will launch natural gas futures contracts linked to IGX's benchmark price index -- Gas IndeX of India (GIXI), reflecting pricing based on actual trades on the IGX platform. In a statement, the exchange said it has received approval from markets regulator Sebi to launch ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aviation stocks were in the limelight on Wednesday, with InterGlobe Aviation climbing 6 per cent, after only a partial increase in jet fuel prices. InterGlobe Aviation, the parent firm of IndiGo, after starting the trade on a positive note, further jumped 9.84 per cent to Rs 4,332 during the day on the BSE. The stock finally ended at Rs 4,180.90, up 6.01 per cent. The stock of SpiceJet ended at Rs 9.93, up 1.95 per cent. During the day, it surged 4.72 per cent to Rs 10.20. A rally ...Read More >
Mumbai: Adani Airport Holdings has partnered with Blinkit to launch India's first in-terminal quick commerce service at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, aimed at enhancing passenger convenience. The service is currently operational at Terminal 2 for domestic departures, allowing travellers to order essential items through the Blinkit app and receive them within minutes inside the airport. Passengers can choose from a range of products including chargers, snacks, books and per ...Read More >
Mumbai: Stock markets closed nearly 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty rallying in tandem with global peers amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Starting the new fiscal year on a high note, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to settle at 73,134.32. During the day, it surged 2,017.03 points or 2.80 per cent to 73,964.58. Snapping its two-day falling streak, the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 348 points or 1.56 per cent to end at 2 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Despite the Middle East crisis and halted LPG supplies, Telangana recorded a nine per cent growth in GST collections this March. The state earned Rs 4,020 crore compared to Rs 3,685 crore last year. Total collections for the 2025 to 2026 financial year reached Rs 46,202 crore, marking a five per cent annual increase from Rs 44,025 crore. Commercial taxes department officials stated that government measures to collect GST from traders are yielding desirable results. Robust tax filing ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Renewable energy firm CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited and STT GDC India have expanded their strategic partnership, scaling their renewable energy collaboration beyond 130 MW to support India's growing AI-driven digital infrastructure. As part of the latest agreement, the companies have added 21 MWp of solar capacity, strengthening CleanMax's existing wind-solar hybrid energy supply to STT GDC India's data centres in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The expansion will enable reliable, ro ...Read More >
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