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After Two Decades Lull, KSEZ Starts Luring Industries; Has MoUs Of 1.5L Crore

Works on the Kakinada Gateway Port (KGP) near Butchayyapeta in Perumallapuram panchayat of Thondangi mandal have been expedited.

Two Bangladeshi nationals get two-year prison term under Foreigners Act

Female elephant found dead in estate near Valparai

Trump Teleprompter Operator Suspended Over $100,000 in Insider Kalshi Bets on His Speeches

Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator with advance access to Trump's speech scripts, has been suspended and placed on unpaid adminis

Tension at TVK event near Coimbatore

Breaching the target: On Indias retail inflation

Rising inflation leaves no room for a cut in interest rates

NTR Varsity Raises Research Stipend To 30,000

The committee approved online applications for the scholarships, which will be awarded after evaluation of research reports submitted by students

'Americans will be relieved': Karoline Leavitt teases Trump's primetime election integrity address

UoH Research Suggests L. Johnsonii Isolated From Homemade Curd Can Suppress Intestinal Pathoge

The study, led by Dr Vijay Morampudi of the department of biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, was published on July 10 in Frontiers in Immunol

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | RSS, VHP Should Disown Ayodhyas Champat, Anil

Had Rai, the two Mishras and Rao have been either members of the Congress or any other party, the BJP/RSS troll army, including their official sp

Does marital rape law shield men from unnatural sex prosecution?

The Supreme Court will examine if husbands can face charges for sexual acts causing harm. This question arises despite existing exemptions for ma

Left parties step up opposition to proposed data centre projects in Vizag

Delhi cabinet approves 400-crore start-up policy

Jagan Asks YSRC MPs To Raise Public Issues In Parliament

Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that governance in the state had deteriorated and claimed that the DSC-2025 recruitment process was marred by serious i

Eight Get Six-Month Jail Term for Attack on Forest Staff

Out of 39 accused in the case, two had died and 37 faced trial. Eight were convicted, while the remaining were acquitted. Public prosecutor M. Ra

Teacher riding pillion on bike taxi crushed by truck

Hong Kong Police Raid Two Indie Bookstores, Arrest Five Over Seditious Books

Hong Kong national security police raided two indie bookstores Wednesday, arresting five for selling books deemed seditious. Security Secretary C

HC Dismisses HMWS&SB Review in Compassionate Appointment Case

Rejecting the submissions, the court observed that these objections were not raised during the original proceedings and could not be introduced a

HC Fines Retired Teacher Rs 1 Lakh for Abusing Court Process

Justice E.V. Venugopal dismissed a writ petition filed by P. Srinivas, a retired school assistant, and directed him to pay the amount to the Gove

Phrase of the Day: 'Cold Shoulder'- The popular phrase that explains the pain of being ignored- meaning, origin, and usage in sentences explained

The phrase 'cold shoulder' describes deliberate unfriendly treatment and intentional exclusion. Its origins are debated, possibly linked to old B

YSRC Alleges Police Cover-Up In Custodial Death

Addressing a press conference in Nellore, Kakani claimed that Yedukondalu died due to custodial torture and not by suicide, as maintained by the

UN Agency FAO Impressed With Tiruppurs Massive Greening Project

NGO Vetry shows how agro-forestry matrices helped in carbon credits

The invisible co-authors

While preparation is essential for reporters to meet a deadline, some stories make it because unacknowledged strangers decide to help

Trump's teleprompter operator under probe for insider trading

Donald Trump's teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, faces federal investigation for insider trading. Suspicious trades on the Kalshi platform tr

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PPP Projects to Drive AP's Growth, Says CM Naidu

Viability Gap Funding to play key role

Govt to replace WPI with Producer Price Index for future procurement contracts

In a bid to modernize inflation measurement, the government is set to replace the Wholesale Price Index with the Producer Price Index for future

NTR District Invites Entries For Photo Awards

The competitions will be held in three categoriesAndhra Pradesh's heritage, tourism and culture in NTR district; youth, P4 and economic developme

TSMC pledges another $100 billion for US chip expansion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a significant new investment. The company plans to spend an additional one hundred billion d

US remains world's biggest air travel market, but growth slows

The United States remained the largest air passenger market in 2025. However, it recorded the slowest growth among the top ten global markets. Ch

Crude And Arrogant: Brazil Hits Out At Marco Rubio Over Remarks On Lula

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Thursday accused his US counterpart Marco Rubio of attacking President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a c

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Formulate policy to free elderly, terminally ill prisoners: Supreme Court

Bonalu Celebrations Begin at Golconda Fort

Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Konda Surekha offered the first Bonam to the presiding deity at Langar Houz crossroads, marking the formal start o

10 Held With Nine Illegal Firearms In Devakkapet Forest

The arrests were made during a joint operation by the CCS and Bheemgal police based on credible information about a group of suspicious individua

Koel Mallick Quits Rajya Sabha, TMC Tally Falls to Nine

She submitted her resignation to Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan and later met Union minister Bhupendra Yadav in New D

Health dept. urges safe food habits after 3 shigellosis cases reported in Kochi

Govt. reconstitutes Sanskrit varsity Syndicate

Illegal bike taxis in Kochi pose risk to passengers

The Rangers could still trade Braden Schneider despite his new contract

The New York Rangers may have signed defenseman Braden Schneider to a new contract. However, the team remains open to listening to trade offers f

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Rotary Club donates HBOT chamber to Omandurar Government Hospital

CMC to host conference on radiology in Vellore

Chennai fishing boats detained in Andhra Pradesh: State government steps in for their release

Israel Kills Five Palestinians in Gaza as Ceasefire Remains an Illusion

Israeli forces killed at least five Palestinians across Gaza Thursday through air strikes, tank fire, and a car attack, lifting deaths since Octo

Uganda invites investment in manufacturing facilities

Since Uganda has iron ore and cotton, businesses can set up steel plants and spinning mills; it permits 100% ownership of projects by overseas co

All hurdles will be resolved to complete irrigation projects: Uttam

Telangana Eyes Bigger UK Export Push After CETA, Says Sridhar Babu

He said the agreement, which came into effect on Wednesday, has removed tariffs on 99 per cent of industrial products exported from India to the

Study explores potential of abandoned quarries in city to augment water sources

Researchers, including those from IIT-M, are assessing nearly 25 quarriesin citys southern fringes; the study focuses on evaluating the feasibili

Dubai denies explosion reports, warns of legal action

Dubai: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) has denied reports of explosions in Downtown Dubai, calling the claims false and warning that

TEXPO 2026 brings together 299 industrial exhibitors

It is one of Tamil Nadus significant business-to-business industrial exhibitions

Quote of the day inspired by Ashoka the Great: 'As long as there are people who approach the gods with greedy hearts, there will be priests with greedy hearts to receive them' and how true salvation lies in compassion and selflessness

North Andhras quick development will ensure more jobs for youth: MP Sribharat

CM Revanth to Review SIR Process on July 19

The review assumes significance in the wake of the Election Commission extending the deadline for the house-to-house verification by Booth Level

Southern Railway announces safety drive for loco pilots

P.S. Senior Secondary School wins Chettinad Vidyashram Model UN contest

Govt. committed to protecting tribals rights, says ASR Collector

School bus catches fire in Velachery; no staff, students on board

Tribal artisans empanelment mela held in Araku Valley

One Nation, One Time: White Rabbit Technology-based network demonstration inaugurated

Kumkis Prove Worth, Help Capture Rogue Elephant in Palamaner Forest Range

Kumkis from the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park and the elephant camps at Palamaner and Kuppam played a key role in the operation.

2 held for abduction, assault of man over 15-lakh loan dispute

As Wangchuks health worsens, Delhi High Court orders regular monitoring

Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg after starting hunger strike and his body is consuming muscles and his organs may be next, says doctor; govt. assures

CB-CID begins probe into registration of Palani math land

A team of 15 police officers, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Ajay Thangam, conducted inquiries in Palani.

MCC organises panel discussion on indigenous knowledge systems

Oil marketing companies yet to issue new LPG connections to domestic consumers

Many say they have been waiting since March, when the conflict began in West Asia. They complain that cooking with induction stoves is not always

Implement Land Acquisition Act strictly in Amaravati, says Bolisetty Satyanarayana

Ganta calls on Lokesh, raises issues in Bheemili constituency

Annual Rath Yatra celebrated with religious fervour across Vizag

Third Master Plan for Chennai may take at least 6 months to be finalised: CMDA

Inter-departmental consultations and statutory procedures are currently going on, say officials. Government has already issued order to expand Ch

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Supreme Court says third language should start in Class 6, not Class 9

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court recommended not to implement a third language requirement in class nine, advocating for its introduction st

No meetings held since forming new panel for children in conflict with law

Karnataka to launch Information disorder tackling unit to counter fake news and hate speech

Ensure foolproof traffic plan for Giri Pradakshina, Collector tells officials

Chennai Corporation identifies 115 missing links in citys drain network

Monsoon Session: MSME, FCRA, tax reforms on govt's house agenda

Parliament will consider the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill and Income-tax Amendment Bill. A major MSME reform package will also be introduc

US Tariffs On Brazil Should Be A Lesson To India: GTRI

The United States has proposed a 25% additional tariff on a broad range of imports from Brazil from July 22, marking the first country-specific a

FIFA's Big Decision Over Argentina's 'Insensitive' Banner On Falkland Islands

FIFA, football's world governing body, has launched an investigation over a controversial banner displayed by Argentina's players after their FIF

Ajit Doval chairs BIMSTEC NSA meeting on terrorism, cyber security and organised crime in Bay of Bengal

BIMSTEC National Security Advisers convened to address crucial topics, including the fight against terrorism and organized crime. The agenda exte

PWD installs additional borewell in Walajah court after water crisis disrupts proceedings

Russia Fires 8 Ballistic Missiles at Kyiv, Killing 2, in Seventh Attack This Month

Russia fired eight ballistic missiles at Kyiv before dawn Thursday, killing two and wounding six including a teenager, the seventh such strike in

Ex-Chief Secretarys Son Held for Posing as Army Officer

The case was registered against Yashvardhan after a Delhi woman alleged that he had duped her of 4.5 lakh by claiming to have influential contact

Sports enthusiasts should pursue a career in sports with a passion: CM

Cash-strapped Pakistan foots India's bill, bears New Delhi's share of Indus Waters Treaty arbitration costs

The financial burden for the Indus Waters Treaty proceedings rests entirely on Pakistan's shoulders, as India stepped away from these talks post

Man convicted under POCSO Act for misbehaving with girl

No role of Ajay, Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur Kheri intimidation case: UP to SC

Uttar Pradesh Police informed the Supreme Court about no prosecution for Ajay Mishra and his son. This decision pertains to the alleged witness i

Collector inspects bus stand, govt. offices in Bahour village

From ice stupas to hunger strikes: The journey of Sonam Wangchuk

For many Indians, Sonam Wangchuk is the real-life inspiration behind the character of Phunsukh Wangdu in 3 Idiots. But his story goes far beyond

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