Deccan Chronicle

The proposed norms ban banks from bundling third-party products with their own offerings or marketing third-party products as their own. Promotional material must be clear and factual, with full disclosure of fees, charges and interest rates.

The organisers expect support from the agricultural, rural and informal sector workers, employees and teachers as also staff of central and state public sector undertakings.

During a high-level teleconference with DISCOM CMDs L. Siva Sankar, I. Prudhvi Tej and P. Pulla Reddy, along with senior Energy Department officials, the Minister reviewed preparedness measures in view of the anticipated surge of devotees at major Shiva temples.

A team led by G. Balamurugan, ADSP-Tiruchy, and comprising K. Dhandayuthapani, sub-inspector, Idol Wing CID, Thanjavur Range and other members, found a Maruti Ertiga car with registration number TN 43 Q 5896 parked suspiciously near Valayapatti open ground on the Thanjavur-Chennai NH at 10.30 pm on February 6.

With the rollout of the new policy, Maharashtra is set to become the first state in the country with a dedicated Artificial Intelligence framework for agriculture, aimed at strengthening innovation, digital infrastructure and farmer empowerment, an official said.

Under PMAYGramin 2.0, the cabinet fixed the unit cost at Rs.2.39 lakh per house, including convergence and SHG loans, with the state bearing interest subsidy between 202627 and 202829.

SAFI urged the police to initiate action against the accused. Activists said such practices continue despite statutory prohibitions.

Mist /hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours.

Sultanabad and Huzurabad led the district with impressive polling percentages of 81.53% and 81.47% respectively. Jammikunta followed with 79.81%, while Choppadandi recorded 78.76%, reflecting keen electoral interest in these towns.

Speaking with reporters, Kishan Reddy said all the efforts of the Congress party, and its strong-arm methods of trying to enforce its will on people through a brute display of power, and police help, will fail.

The Congress, he warned, will have to pay a price for its excesses, and called on BJP workers to stay strong and have confidence in the party leadership, which he stressed, will stand with them.

The Choutuppal municipality topped the state with a 91.91 per cent polling followed by Chandur with 91.52 per cent, Jinnaramwith 90.98 per cent and Pochampally with 90.95 per cent.

Kishan Reddy also said several areas distant from the headquarters of the new civic bodies have been included into them, and this will result in those in rural areas, now merged in the corporations, lose employment guarantee scheme benefits, and other welfare programmes.

IndiGo spokesperson said that as assured to the regulatory authorities earlier, the airline is maintaining an optimum pool of employees, including pilots, to ensure stable operations across its network.

The Fire Control Room received a distress call at 4.08 pm and fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Referring to the allegations against Epstein, Puri said there were victims who had brought cases against persons in authority, and maintained that his meetings were unrelated to any such activities.

Vivekanand said that even leaders in the Congress were unaware of the government decision that was announced on Wednesday morning. Even the mayor was in the dark. Decisions are being taken unilaterally and in secret, he said.

Families are spending between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 a month on tests, medicines, travel and consultations an unbearable burden for rural households.

Further, HYDRAA said it is planning to take-up the development works soon, including measures to prevent sewage water mixing in the lake.

The survey highlighted that a significant number of departments lack professors and associate professors.

HYDRAA said some persons allegedly tried to take advantage of the situation following the court stay. After inspection, the agency fenced the five-acre land parcel and installed HYDRAA boards to prevent further encroachments.

HMWSSB has now been restructured on the lines of GHMC, with zones divided into circles, sub-divisions and ward-level sections to improve administrative efficiency and citizen services.

A division bench of Justice Battu Devanand and Justice Hari Haranadha Sharma heard two petitions on anomalies in evaluation of Group-1 answer scripts here on Wednesday and issued directions to the government.

In the municipalities, Pulse Today projected the Congress to win 84 to 85 out of 116 municipalities, followed by the BRS with 23 to 27 and the BJP with 4 to 5. AIMIM is projected to win one municipality.

A professional catching team from Tamil Nadu was hired on Tuesday to trap and relocate the animals to the Kaleshwaram forests.

Prahari clubs are student-led safety and awareness groups formed in schools to promote drug-free, safe and healthy environments.

The programme is being organised by Microsoft under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in collaboration with Roman Technologies, IIIT Lucknow and EY Global Ltd.

Dr. Sridhar, the veterinary doctor treating the case, told this correspondent that the Golden Retriever, named Kobee, had ingested a needle and thread while under the care of a caretaker.

The Mahalakshmi Scheme offering free travel for women will be applicable on these special services.

The bandh centres on opposition to the four new labour codes introduced by the Centre, which replace 29 earlier labour laws.

Personnel were stationed at key intersections to regulate movement and prevent bottlenecks.

Curator J. Vasantha expressed gratitude: This generous donation from NASR Girls School inspires other schools and students to join our animal adoption scheme. Krithin will thrive thanks to their passion.

RMO felt unwell on duty; locals rushed him to hospital.

Tiger in Siddipet may become first ever radio-collared big cat in Telangana.

The closure of the airspace will affect 16 flights eight arrivals and eight departures. The two Chennai-Vizag-Chennai services 6E581 and 6E881 have been cancelled for the five days.

The complaint was disposed of with no order as to costs.

Abids police said Sirisha, employed as a nurse at Mallareddy Hospital, sustained minor injuries on her neck and was treated at a hospital. Her statement was recorded.

More than 120 assets, including 77 fighter jets, 43 helicopters, eight transport aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft, will participate in the biennial firepower demonstration

Counting of votes will commence at 8 am on the 13th under security arrangements.

He said that he had not replied to Vijay who had claimed that the fight in the elections was between the DMK and the TVK because he did not consider the new party worthy of any consideration.

Collector told to ensure poor families get transport support.

KTR, Harish Rao claim misuse of power despite strong turnout.

Around ten priests who had arrived from Varanasi performed the Tungabhadra Aarti in the style of the Ganga Aarti, creating a majestic and deeply devotional atmosphere.

Chandur tops voting; counting to decide 161 councillors.

He directed the company to secure all required clearances in coordination with the concerned departments and complete construction within the stipulated timeframe, assuring administrative support.

Former Speaker Sirikonda Madhusudhana Chary later criticised the ruling government, alleging misuse of money and influence

Court gives eight weeks to clear encroachments and revive site.

The outlet was inaugurated by film actress Kajal Aggarwal

KPHB inspector Rajasekhar Reddy also directed traders not to encroach footpaths or roads for business purposes, stating that such violations would attract action

The Bishop, who was the chief guest on the concluding day of the three-day celebrations, clarified that his remarks on inequality reflected his personal conviction.