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In a post on X, Mr. Ambedkar alleged that the RSS had attempted to vandalise the statue. This is not merely an attack on Jyotiba Phule but an attack on Dalits, Adivasis and OBCs, and a direct assault on social justice and the movement for equality of the deprived and Bahujan communities.
Officials said that the 1,253.8-sq. yd land was situated in Survey No. 135 of Ameenpur village.
With the involvement of social media influencers and the NGO, we got over nine million views and more than 1,000 booking inquiries: Tourism minister Kandula Durgesh
In an interview to the news agency PTI on Sunday, Naidu preferred to identify himself as a politician working for the people and said technology would help him to govern the state in a more efficient and transparent manner.
Nationwide campaign targets remaining districts with tech, treatment and community effort
The incident occurred near Srinivaspura when the jeep carrying the victims overturned: Reports
As part of the discussion on Microbes to Space Probes: Indias Story of Science, experts in public policy and authors Ameer Shahul and Dinesh Sharma spoke on evolution of Indian space programmes and the country turning global vaccination hub.
Valentines Day celebrations on February 14 in the port city of Visakhapatnam have taken on a more inclusive hue this year.
The accused allegedly poured kerosene on Surenders house and set it ablaze on Saturday. No one was present inside the house at the time of the incident: Police
Addressing meetings during the campaign, the minister said the State had witnessed a real era of welfare after the Congress came to power.
Telugu Desam state president Palla Srinivasa Rao launched a sharp attack on the YSRC, accusing its leadership of betraying Hindu society by adulterating the sacred Tirumala laddu prasadam.
Maha Shivaratri on February 15 is expected to draw massive crowds, particularly for the Lingodbhava Darshan, scheduled between 2 am and 6 am on February 16. Temple authorities expect more than 1.5 lakh devotees to visit the temple between 2 am and 10 pm on Shivaratri day, surpassing last years turnout of over 1.3 lakh pilgrims
Ireland struggled to build momentum
The facility brings together obstetrics, cardiology, nephrology and internal medicine specialists for comprehensive care.
US trade deal framework may push India into trade deficit, $500-billion import target seen as unrealistic
A model rocket named Rudrama, in honour of Kakatiya queen Rani Rudrama Devi, will be launched in Warangal: Reports
Recalling that the Supreme Court had cleared the Kalasa-Banduri project in 2018, the Chief Minister said tenders had already been invited and an agency had been finalised for the project.
Naxals who laid down arms will be accorded red carpet welcome: Union home minister Amit Shah
The concluding day of the show featured a panel discussion with leading real estate content creators from across the country.
Many as 74 students of Devarapalli Government Tribal Welfare School here in Polavaram district fell ill after consuming idly and chutney served for breakfast
Indivar Kametkar, a visiting professor at Ashoka University, Mukund Padmanabhan, professor of philosophy and author, and writer Raghu Karnad recalled the consequences of World War II during the discussion organised as part of the History Literary Festival.
The programme was attended by over 900 invited guests, including MLAs, industrialists, bureaucrats and film personalities.
Full credit to Nepal. They were outstanding in the field and their running between the wickets was excellent, they just kept coming, That's World Cup cricket. We've seen it already in this tournament: almost every game is tight: Will Jacks
Sources were quoted as saying that the state government had conveyed to the Election Commission of India its willingness to deploy 8,505 Group B officers for the revision exercise.
Reports of country chicken dying in a few villages of Sodam mandal have spread concern among poultry farmers in Annamayya and Chittoor districts
Directors General of the CRPF, BSF, ITBP and NIA, along with police chiefs of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Telangana and other senior officers, were also present.
Fearless batting, calm bowling and big moments define a generation in the making
In a move aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, the Board decided to fill vacant positions, with the recruitment process set to begin soon. It also approved the establishment of free NEET coaching centres for youth from nearby areas, reflecting a commitment to educational empowerment. Another major decision involved the phased implementation of a rehabilitation plan for service providers on the Vaishno Devi tracksuch as ponywallasin accordance with National Green Tribunal directives.
When we started building the Bihar Museum, we wanted the best from the globe, Maki and Associates from Japan was the architect and fabricators were from Singapore: Anjani Kumar Singh, director general, Bihar Museum
Without naming them directly, she referred to internal differences within the family of former chief minister and BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao, indirectly targeting BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao and his sister Kavitha
Major political parties like the Congress, BJP and BRS have intensified last-minute efforts in the run-up to municipal elections, focusing on identifying local influencers and prominent community leaders at the ward level to mobilise voters.
Tax holidays are being provided for data centres, which will benefit AP significantly. Jobs will increase. Consequently, many data centres are likely to come to Andhra Pradesh, Pemmasani stated
Days after West Bengal chief minister and Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee hiked monthly aids in public welfare schemes including Lakshmir Bhandar in the interim budget with an eye on upcoming Assembly Election, her party MLA from Canning Purba in South 24 Parganas, Saokat Molla, has threatened to stop the benefits to the Indian Secular Front (ISF) workers if they would not vote for them this time: Reports
As per Chhattisgarh police, since January 2024, more than 500 Maoists, including CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, have been killed in separate encounters in the state, while around 1,900 Maoists were arrested and over 2,500 surrendered
The meeting is being held a day ahead of the councils tenure ending on February 10.
In recognition of their dedication and performance in the line of duty, the selected police personnel were rewarded Marking a first for the city Sajjanar along with senior officers, conferred the newly instituted Extra Mile Awards and Good Work Done rewards: Reports
What kind of a welcome was it for Salman Khan? Was he brought in as a very big Bollywood star to gather a crowd, or is there an open invitation for Muslims in the Sangh from now on? Mr. Raut said.
Labour-intensive sectors gain market access as high-tech firms face global competition
He alleged that during the decade-long BRS rule, no houses or house sites were provided to the poor. He said earlier Congress governments had constructed lakhs of Indiramma houses, visible in villages across the state
Kiran Khare made it clear that there will be zero tolerance against rowdyism, intimidation, extortion, and organised threats in the Charminar Zone: Reports
Aides of some candidates, especially those aspiring for the posts of municipality chairpersons and mayors at municipal corporations, were reportedly seen distributing cash to voters.
The plea comes after the Delhi High Court on January 19 refused to suspend Sengars 10-year sentence in the case, citing delay in trial and observing that the delay was partly attributable to multiple applications filed by the convict.
The film is now most likely to release on Independence Day instead of April 17, as announced earlier
Surveys clearly show the people want change. Congress will win 40 out of 60 divisions in the civic body and secure the mayors post. This is the moment to go all out, reach every voter, and bring Nizamabad back into the Congress fold, he said
State-wide malaria control measures have been intensified. Under passive surveillance, the target is to test 15 per cent of outpatient blood samples: Reports
The Chief Minister categorically dismissed rumors regarding the reorganization of districts, assuring the public that the Bhupalpally district would not be abolished.
Cultural and Religious Factors Behind Valleys Low Alcohol Use: Reports

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