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Hyderabad: Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Tuesday criticised the Government of Andhra Pradesh over its handling of water resources at the Srisailam Reservoir, accusing it of violating established norms. Addressing the media at Gandhi Bhavan, the minister reacted sharply to allegations that information had not been shared with the other side, retorting, "Are you illiterate?" He questioned the need for further clarification when official Government Orders (GOs) on the issue were already i ...Read More >
Ongole: In a matter of pride for Prakasam district, Gundamala Gram Panchayat of Kothapatanam mandal has been selected for the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Panchayat Satatva Vikas Puraskar, a national-level award conferred by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj for outstanding local governance. The panchayat, home to approximately 2092 residents across 824 households, is a coastal fishing community surrounded by mangrove forests. It has been recognised under the 'Self-Sufficient Infrastruct ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Asserting that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) no longer poses a threat in the State, Odisha Police on Tuesday said the surrender window for the remaining Maoists has been closed with the deadline ending on March 31. Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) Sanjeeb Panda said only a handful of Maoists remain active in Kandhamal district, and security forces will now focus on eliminating them. "Only about eight to nine Maoists are left in Kandhamal district. Now that ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed the district collectors to maintain the supply chain of essential commodities and take strict action against hoarders and black marketers creating artificial shortages in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Majhi issued the directions during a video conference with the district collectors while reviewing the situation arising out of the conflict. "Keep the district-level enforcement squads on 24-hour alert, regular ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition members in the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday strongly protested alleged "insult" to son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and demanded passage of a censure motion against the lawmaker. As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour at 10.30 am, members of BJD, Congress and CPI(M) trooped into the Well of the House and raised slogans against the State's BJP government over its silence on Dubey's statement against Biju Patna ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking development, the Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested two persons on the charges of the gang-rape of a woman in Tamando area of Bhubaneswar during the intervening night of March 27 and 28. The accused were identified as Narayana Swain (31) and Bichitra Sahoo (34) of Nayagarh district. The accused persons reportedly work as private ambulance drivers in Bhubaneswar. Police sources said the victim woman, hailing from West Bengal, who had been residing with her husba ...Read More >
Berhampur: Berhampur police uncovered a distressing case involving the sexual exploitation of a 17-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh, exposing layers of vulnerability, betrayal and exploitation. Police have implicated three persons in the crime. They have been identified as Arjun Nayak (22), Aditya Nayak (19) and a 15-year-old boy. The trio are residents of Dipa Sahi, Lanjipalli in Berhampur. The IIC of Gosaninuagaon police station visited the spot, rescued the victim and started investigation ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has achieved a significant milestone in grassroots governance by securing five prestigious honours in the National Panchayat Awards 2025, announced by the ministry of panchayat raj, Government of India. Of the total recognitions, the state secured two first places, one second place and two third places at the national level. In addition to national recognition, the state has received financial incentives totalling Rs.4.75 crore. These funds are expected to further str ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar on Tuesday assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas in the state, urging people not to panic or believe rumours about supply disruptions. Addressing a press conference at the civil supplies state office in Kanuru here, the minister said the coalition government has ensured uninterrupted availability of essential fuels across the state. He noted that misinformation circulating on social media had triggered a sudden su ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Indian Army has announced an extension of the registration deadline for its recruitment year-2027 intake. Originally scheduled to close on April 1, 2026, the application window will now remain open until April 10 giving aspiring candidates an additional ten days to complete their applications. A definitive communication on Tuesday said that the extension is intended to ensure maximum participation from eligible youth who may have missed the earlier deadline. Candidates are urged ...Read More >
Vijayawada: In a major relief to the handloom sector, the state government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has decided to implement a free electricity scheme for weavers across the state from Wednesday. The initiative, aimed at ensuring financial stability for lakhs of weaving families, will provide up to 200 units of free power per month for handlooms and 500 units for power looms. The scheme is expected to significantly ease the burden of rising electricity costs, a major expense in ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner Karnan has urged residents to take advantage of the Early Bird Scheme by paying property tax in advance for 2026 to 2027. An announcement to this effect was issued on Tuesday. He stated that those who pay the entire property tax for the current financial year in advance during April will receive a five per cent discount. However, he clarified that this discount will not be applicable on arrears from previous years. Commissioner Ka ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: In a major boost to indigenous warship building and strengthen maritime capabilities, the fifth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) Dunagiri (Yard 3023) and the last Survey Vessel (Large) ship Sanshodhak (Yard 3028), steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, were delivered to the Indian Navy. Built at Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), the ships are equipped with not just indigenous content but also advanced systems. The induction of these warships mark ...Read More >
Hyderabad: On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, BJP Telangana State President Ramchander Rao extended greetings to the people and underscored the timeless relevance of the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir. On Tuesday, Rao attended the 2625th Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Mahotsav in Secunderabad as the chief guest, an event organised by the Mahavir Jain Seva Sangh. Addressing the gathering, he described it as a matter of pride to recall the invaluable guidance of Bhagwan Mahavir, who emp ...Read More >
Hyderabad: An acute shortage of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) in the city has been causing significant distress among nearly one lakh auto-rickshaw drivers, impacting their livelihoods. Besides, urban mobility across the city has been affected. The impact is visible across several areas in the city, where streets are empty of auto-rickshaws while long lines extending for kilometers are visible outside gas stations. Auto drivers continue to face problems due to a shortage of LPG gas. They compl ...Read More >
New Delhi: Road users across India will no longer be able to pay toll fees in cash from April 1 as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shifts to a fully digital payment system. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country. From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and bringing more transpa ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union government is planning to allow the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) to send takedown notices to individual users for their social media posts. Under the IT Rules, 2021, the Ministry could issue such notices only to online news platforms. In addition, any advisories to social media platforms by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) would, if not complied with, affect the firms' so-called "safe harbour", allowing them to be held liable ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nineteen vessels carrying energy supplies for India are currently stranded near the Strait of Hormuz, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said. Of these, 10 are foreign-flagged vessels transporting cargo meant for India, while nine are Indian-flagged ships loaded with energy supplies. Addressing the media at an inter-ministerial press briefing on West Asia, Sinha said, "There are three vessels carrying LPG. They're all flying foreig ...Read More >
Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said global crises in recent years have led to disruptions in supply chains, emphasising the need for secure and resilient systems in critical sectors such as semiconductors, energy and minerals. Addressing the gathering after Kaynes Semicon's OSAT facility inauguration in Sanand, the Prime Minister said the 21st century has brought multiple challenges, including the pandemic and ongoing conflicts, which have impacted the flow of goods and raw mat ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh is positioning its planned "Quantum Valley" in Amaravati as a global hub for quantum computing hardware and research, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu setting an aggressive timeline for domestic manufacturing and ecosystem development. Speaking at a high-level industry roundtable on building a quantum hardware manufacturing base, Naidu said the Amaravati initiative - aligned with India's National Quantum Mission, could "provide a new direction for the nation" an ...Read More >
Nalanda: At least nine people were killed in a stampede that took place during prayers at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday. The state govt has announced an ex gratia of ₹6 lakh to the families of the victims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 to those injured from the PM Relief Fund. The district administration has now closed the temple to tackle the situation. Locals alleged that there w ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the present Congress-led state governments have presented 'unrealistic' budgets for five years between 2020-2021 and 2024-2025 financial years. This has been categorically affirmed in the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report, "Accounts at a glance-2024-2025'. It points out that the gap between the budget estimates and actuals increased in the five years under review. The highest gap of 29 per cent was found in the 2024-20 ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed TDP MLAs, MPs and cadres to firmly counter criticism from the YSRCP over the Amaravati capital issue, asserting that the Centre is moving to enact legislation recognising Amaravati as the state capital. Addressing party leaders through a teleconference, Naidu accused the previous YSRCP government of "leaving the state without a capital" by advocating a three-capitals model. "Investors stayed away due to lack of clarity. Had we c ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that consensus-based decision-making is the bedrock of the WTO's legitimacy, as the discussions related to reforms in the global trading system, electronic commerce, TRIPS non-violation and the package for least developed countries (LDCs) will now continue in Geneva. The minister's statement comes after the conclusion of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO at Yaounde in Cameroon on Monday, where he led the Indian delegation. Goyal empha ...Read More >
Ernakulam: Kerala's Leader of the Opposition and veteran Congress leader, V.D. Satheesan, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing him of backing out of a public debate and repeatedly making "false claims" without accountability. Satheesan said the Chief Minister's decision to avoid a direct face-to-face discussion and instead shift the engagement to social media was "deeply disappointing". He added that he had expected Chief Minister Vijayan to announce ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Department of Fertilisers exchanging Green Ammonia agreements for 11 projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission will reduce carbon emissions and ensure long-term energy security and self-reliance, said Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers, JP Nadda on Tuesday. He called the exchange of Green Ammonia Agreements a historic step in India's journey towards sustainable fertilizer production, adding that the initiative reflects the government's unwavering commitment to b ...Read More >
Bengaluru: As the world observes World Autism Awareness Day, medical experts and therapists have raised concerns over the rising prevalence of autism and the urgent need for early diagnosis and timely intervention, particularly in urban India. According to recent estimates by the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 100 children worldwide is on the autism spectrum. Experts note that increasing awareness and improved diagnostic tools have contributed to a rise in reported cases, especially in ...Read More >
New Delhi: NIIT Ltd, launched the NIIT India Skills Gap Report 2026, a nationwide study conducted in partnership with YouGov. The survey, based on insights from 3,500 respondents spanning students, working professionals, recruiters, CXOs and academic leaders across key sectors, highlights how digital, data and cybersecurity skills are emerging as foundational capabilities for employability and workforce growth, while industry-recognised certifications and diversity-led skilling are increasingly ...Read More >
New Delhi: Surfing Federation of India on Tuesday announced India's 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 - National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12. The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India's first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. The four-day surfing extravaganza will see India's top surfers and stand-up paddlers vying for the top honours at the stunning Butler Ba ...Read More >
New Delhi: BJP MP, Gulam Ali Khatana on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress, accusing it of "exploiting and dividing" the tribal population in the country. His remarks follows a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a debate on Naxalism, declared in the Lok Sabha that India has virtually become Naxal-free, with the dreaded Maoist central and state leadership structures almost completely eliminated just a day before the government's self-imposed deadline of March 31, 2026. Kh ...Read More >
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