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Hyderabad: Friday, the last day for the submission of applications to open new liquor shops for two years --2025- 2027 - saw huge response from aspiring liquor traders. Officials of the Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department said that nearly one lakh applications had been received for 2,620 liquor shops on offer across the state. The government is likely to get Rs 3,000 crore from the sale of the applications. Although the application fee had been increased to Rs 3 lakh, officials said, li ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Postgraduate medical education in the state received a major boost with the addition of 106 new PG medical seats in government medical colleges. Health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav said in a statement on Saturday that the National Medical Commission (NMC) had approved these additional seats in various broad specialty courses, including General Medicine, Gynaecology, and other disciplines. Of the newly-sanctioned seats, 60 have been allotted to five new government medical colleges an ...Read More >
Mysuru: In a daring operation, forest department officials successfully captured a tiger that had severely attacked a farmer while he was working in his field in Badagalapura village, Saraguru taluk. The incident had caused widespread panic among local residents. The capture operation, carried out on Saturday afternoon, involved Dasara elephant squad captains Abhimanyu and Mahendra. The three-year-old female tiger had attacked farmer Mahadev (Madhegouda), causing serious injuries to his face, h ...Read More >
Gadwal: The Uppara (Sagara) community of Aiza town extended their full support to the state-wide BC Bandh organized across Telangana on Saturday. Under the leadership of the Sagara community association, members gathered at various locations in Aiza town, including the new bus stand and major junctions, raising slogans in support of the BC (Backward Classes) movement. Sagara community leaders and members actively participated in the protest, expressing their solidarity with the ongoing struggle ...Read More >
Mangaluru, Oct. 18: The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has launched a nationwide campaign titled "Halal-Free Diwali", urging citizens to reject products bearing halal certification. The organisation claimed that the halal certification system poses a threat to India's secular framework and called upon the government to ban it. According to the HJS, what began as a certification system limited to meat products has now expanded to include everyday commodities such as sugar, flour, oil, cosmetics ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) Vice-President, Omar Abdullah, said on Saturday that his party will nominate its candidate for the by-election in Budgam Assembly seat on Monday. Two assembly seats of Nagrota in the Jammu division and Budgam in the Valley fell vacant after the incumbent BJP MLA from Nagrota, Devender Singh Rana passed away on October 31 last year and the NC MLA, Omar Abdullah, resigned from the Budgam seat after winning it during the 2024 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal's Nuapada candidate, Snehangini Chhuria, on Friday dismissed Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's claim that she is an ''outsider'', saying she belongs to western Odisha and has strong family roots in the district. Reacting to Majhi's remarks at a public meeting in Nuapada on Thursday, Chhuria said, ''I feel pity over the Chief Minister's comments. How come I am an outsider? My mother was born under Komna block in Nuapada district, and I was born in Padamp ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a bid to make Diwali more prosperous for the business community, the Delhi government has fast-tracked the release of GST refunds and announced major public relief measures. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that traders across the capital are being paid their GST refunds promptly, with ₹738 crore already disbursed so far. The process, she added, is ongoing and being streamlined through advanced technology to ensure quick settlements. Gupta stated that the government's efforts are a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Citing the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) as a major investment opportunity for Indian companies, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday said that the transcontinental nation is encouraging to have an Indian industrial zone alongside the Gulf of Suez, north-west of the Red Sea. "We have a special industrial zone for China in this region, and for Russia. We are also encouraging to have an Indian industrial zone alongside the Suez Canal Economic Zone, and we are providin ...Read More >
Paderu (Asr District): AS Dinesh Kumar, the collector of the Alluri Sitarama Raju district, received the best performing district award under Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan initiative for his dedication to public service, transparent administration, and effective implementation of innovative programmes. The award was presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his exemplary work across various sectors of district administration during a programme held in New Delhi. Officials p ...Read More >
Mumbai: Benchmark Sensex spurted by 484 points and Nifty closed at a 52-week high on Friday, extending their winning run to the third consecutive day on buying in blue-chip banking and oil shares and foreign fund inflows. In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 484.53 points or 0.58 per cent to settle at 83,952.19, a level not seen since June 27. During the day, it surged 704.58 points or 0.84 per cent to 84,172.24. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 124.55 points or 0.49 per cent to s ...Read More >
New Delhi: Vedanta Group Founder and Chairman Anil Agarwal on Friday said that today, nothing can happen without India's presence. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, Agarwal said I always believe that the world has progressed because of what lies 'below the ground.' Agarwal also pointed out India's vast reserves of precious ressources. "The world's best reserve of gold is in India. The best reserve of diamonds is also in India," he said, highlighting the country's rich mineral wealth. Addr ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Rating agency ICRA has estimated that the number of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India will increase to more than 2,500 in the next five years, creating huge demand for office space. In 2024-25 fiscal, GCCs leased a record 24 million sft of Grade A office space across the top six cities, with their share in total leasing rebounding to 37 per cent from a low of 27 per cent in FY23, the rating agency said in a statement. ICRA projected that GCCs would take on lease 50-55 million ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday called upon citizens to actively participate in the P-4 initiative, a flagship programme the state government aimed at eradicating poverty and uplifting underprivileged communities across Andhra Pradesh. The P4 initiative in Andhra Pradesh stands for Public-Private-People Partnership aimed at achieving "Zero Poverty" in the state by 2029. The program encourages 10% of affluent individuals, identified as 'Margdarshaks', to mentor and as ...Read More >
Kurnool: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday was categorical in saying that the 21st century belongs to 140 crore Indians and that the country will become 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047 even as he attacked the Congress saying the grand old party neglected the power sector. Speaking at 'Super GST - Super Savings' public meeting here, the Prime Minister hailed the 'Make in India' initiative and said, "We saw the might" of home-made equipment in Operation Sindoor, the military offe ...Read More >
Kurnool: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday outlined Andhra Pradesh's renewed development roadmap and praised the Centre's "partnership" in driving the state's economic resurgence. He was addressing the "Super GST - Super Savings" public meeting in Kurnool alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan. Speaking before the Prime Minister's address, the Chief Minister said the state is witnessing a new wave of growth under the "double-engine gove ...Read More >
Patna: A day after Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha filed his nomination papers from the Lakhisarai Assembly constituency, his election affidavit has drawn public attention, particularly to the significant difference in assets between him and his wife, Sushila Devi. According to the affidavit submitted to the Election Commission, Vijay Sinha declared movable assets worth Rs 1.01 crore, including Rs 55,000 in cash, Rs 29 lakh in bank deposits, and stock investments exceeding Rs 45 l ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a major development in the ongoing probe into the mysterious death of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that the Singapore Police authorities will hold a meeting with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Assam on October 21. Taking to the social media platform X, Sarma said the meeting signifies a crucial step in the pursuit of justice for the late singer. "Another step forward towards justice for our beloved Zubeen. T ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Police, on Thursday, have arrested the bus driver Shaukat and owner Turab Ali in connection with the recent bus accident in Jaisalmer, which claimed the lives of 22 people and left several others injured, officials said. Both were detained for questioning on Wednesday night, and their arrests were confirmed following questioning by the police. Jaisalmer Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Shivhare said that two complaints were filed -- one by Chandan Singh, the brother ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh took a subtle dig at Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on X, saying, "They say Andhra food is spicy -- looks like some of our investments have also turned out to be too hot for them to handle," adding a chilli emoji for effect. The remark came amid an ongoing war of words between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka over Google's ₹1.3 lakh crore investment in Visakhapatnam, which is expected to generate around 30,000 jobs. Recently, Priyank Kharg ...Read More >
Bengaluru crime news: Mahendra Reddy 32, who was an agro-surgeon in the Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru, was alleged to have utilized his profound understanding about the body to save the life of a patient, but rather to take away one. His expertise, which could have served as a means of healing, was instead an instrument against his wife. A little over six months following Bengaluru doctor murder case aged 28 authorities have said Mahendra had planned crime in Bengaluru with a sly wit, utilizin ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that his government's 'Shakti' scheme, facilitating free bus rides for all women domiciled in the state, has been certified by the 'London Book of World Records' for the highest number of free bus rides availed by women. He also said the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has been registered in the 'London Book of World Records' for the most award-winning road transport corporation in the world. "Karnataka enters the global ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mangaluru: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday inaugurated the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) and launched eight development projects, reinforcing India's commitment to maritime modernization and sustainability. At a grand ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, the event began with the lighting of a traditional lamp, followed by the release of a commemorative postal stamp, coin, and anthem marking 50 years of NMP ...Read More >
Hyderabad: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former President and Bharat Ratna Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, BJP State President N Raochander Rao led a commemorative event at the party's state office, offering floral tributes and addressing the media on the significance of the day. Rao emphasised the collective responsibility to remember and honour Dr Kalam's lifelong contributions to India's scientific and strategic advancement. "Dr Kalam, as a great scientist, rendered unforgettable service ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Wednesday said that since she had parted ways from the BRS party and her father Chandrashekar Rao after her suspension, she was not using the photograph of KCR on her posters. Kavitha said she felt it was not correct to use her father's pictures on the posters and had therefore decided not to use them, emphasising that this was not an act of disrespect to KCR. Instead, posters for her movement will feature the photograph of Telangan ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released a second list of 12 candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections, naming singer Maithili Thakur as a candidate from Alinagar. The list also names Ram Chandra Prasad from Hayaghat, Vinay Kumar Singh from Sonepur, Anand Mishra, an IPS, from Buxar and Siyaram Singh from Barh. Birendra Kumar and Mahesh Paswan have been named candidates from Rosera and Agiaon seats. Meanwhile, Ranjan Kumar will contest from Muzaffarpur and Subhash Singh f ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday sprang a surprise and announced that former minister and prominent woman leader Snehangini Chhuria will be the party's candidate for the Nuapada Assembly bypoll. "I wish to declare that Snehangini Chhuria, a strong leader from western Odisha, has served in our BJD ministry in the past and also served in many important portfolios. She always fought for the poor and downtrodden, and women in particular. We have concluded in our party th ...Read More >
Khammam: Many cotton farmers in the erstwhile Khammam district are facing the grim prospect of drastically reduced crop yields this season, owing to continual heavy rains and an inadequate supply of urea. Prolonged waterlogging in fields due to multiple spells of incessant rainfall have damaged cotton crops across vast areas. Compounding their distress, unseasonal rains during the flowering period have severely affected the quality of their crops. According to Agriculture Department data, cott ...Read More >
Jammu/New Delhi: Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, has warned that Operation Sindoor 2.0 could be more destructive if Pakistan persists in its terror activities against India. Addressing journalists in Jammu, Lt Gen Katiyar emphasized that India's future response would surpass the devastation of the first Operation Sindoor, which targeted multiple Pakistani airbases and military installations. "Unless Pakistan changes its mindset, it wil ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Supreme Court will hear the arguments on Thursday on a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Telangana government challenging the High Court's interim orders staying the implementation of 42 per cent BC quota in the local body elections. In view of the hearing in the apex court, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy spoke to legal experts, including state counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi, on phone and advised them to make strong arguments on behalf of the state government to implement ...Read More >
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