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Spread across 1,000 acres in Madakasira, Sri Sathya Sai district, the project is expected to be developed over 24 years and generate around 800 direct and 2,500 indirect jobs
The court upheld the Allahabad High Courts 2012 decision in favour of Reliance Industries and other buyers, reinforcing the constitutional framework that places interstate trade taxation under central jurisdiction
Both countries looking to firm up partnership for broader stronger security architecture in view of West Asia crisis
Industry representatives warned that the shortage could severely impact fishermens livelihoods ahead of the two-month fishing ban beginning July 1.
The proposed facility is expected to significantly strengthen indigenous defence production capabilities and further position Andhra Pradesh as a key hub for strategic defence manufacturing and innovation
The defence project, to come up on nearly 650 acres, will create 7,500 jobs
In a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the IMA urged that States and Union Territories be given greater responsibility to hold these exams, under a transparent and accountable framework.
KHRA said the sharp rise in LPG has pushed the hotel sector into a survival crisis, and warned that if the present situation continues, a majority of hotels in the State may be forced to shut down.
The state's own revenue (SOR) increased 6% to 1,10,643 crore in 2025-26 from 1,04,345 crore in 2024-25
New Delhi, petrol prices rose from 94.77 to 97.77 per litre, while diesel prices increased from 87.67 to 90.67 per litre
Oil marketing companies have raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel by around 3 per litre and compressed natural gas (CNG) by 2 per kg. Find all the latest developments here
A major focus of the initiative was simplifying land and urban governance processes
Arjuna alleges that horse-trading politics took place within DMK, claims that attempts were made to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister
The proposed ISWM project, worth 361 crore, is aimed at enhancing the waste processing capacity of Srinagar city
Mamata Banerjee seeks urgent protection for affected Trinamool Congress workers and supporters
Priced at 3.7 lakh a vial; treatment regimen depends on the patients stage of cancer
Vijaykumar will replace V Arun Roy, who has been posted as Higher Education Secretary
The move is aimed at administrative restructuring and strengthening specialised policing units.
The BJP claimed the decision was effectively taken under pressure from alliance dynamics and not Kerala MLAs, calling it a remote-controlled arrangement from Delhi
The cabinet also cleared key decisions on staffing, development projects, welfare schemes, tax exemptions, and institutional reforms across multiple departments
The agency argued that his claims lacked legal basis, while the court has listed the matter for further hearing on May 18
According to the Election Commission, details of 9,86,44,413 voters in Maharashtra will be verified by Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who will visit each voter's residence and collect information
Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari says agriculture, horticulture, tourism and industrial sectors, constituting the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir economy, are facing grave challenges that must be addressed urgently
The state government has announced austerity steps including reducing convoy vehicles, reviewing official vehicle use and cancelling foreign tours of ministers and officials.
Nara Lokesh highlighted investments worth Rs 23 lakh crore across nearly 800 projects and outlined plans for MSME parks, cluster-based industrial growth and greater participation of Andhra firms in NSE listings
The event, to be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, will showcase Indias indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet programme and highlight major investments in defence production, drones and advanced technologies
Rebel faction led by Shanmugam and Velumani says 25 MLAs backed their directive, moves Speaker seeking disqualification of EPS camp.
The amount, part of the scheme implemented by the previous DMK regime will be deposited in the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, a government release quoting Vijay said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered the remarks at a BRICS conclave in New Delhi, attended by foreign ministers from Iran, Russia, Brazil and other member states
The decision came after Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi prevailed on KC Venugopal to back down from the race
Shanmugam announces independent poll plan, accuses EPS of weakening party through expulsions
Both nations aim to deepen economic engagement as they mark 60 years of ties.
Both leaders reviewed different aspects of the Strategic Partnership
Additional police personnel have been deployed as a precautionary measure to prevent a recurrence of the violent clashes that erupted between rival factions in 2022
The Congress-led UDF secured a strong majority in the Kerala Assembly elections, but leadership discussions have continued amid intense lobbying within the party
The project aims to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across rural Andhra Pradesh and is expected to enable over five lakh fibre-to-home connections.
The initiative will integrate temple administration, financial transactions, office file movement, devotee services and Sabarimala-related online facilities onto a unified digital platform
Dr Darez Ahamed, IAS, who was the MD/CEO, Guidance TN, is now posted as Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, as per the order
Other Union cabinet ministers and Chief Ministers have followed suit and halved their cavalcade to cut fuel expenses
The companys net profit at Rs 555 crore for the quarter under review was down 55 per cent from Rs 1,222 crore in the same period last year
The project worth 20,667 crore is expected to enhance connectivity
Lease extension enables GMR-led concessionaire to operate airport for 30 years from commercial operations date
According to sources from Iran, Gharibabadi is likely to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, which is to be held in the capital from May 14-15.
The decision comes less than 24 hours after the appointment was made on Tuesday after a wave of sharp criticism from political opponents and allies of the TVK alike.
Someone else will be elected as MLA from Nandigram (in a bypoll). But I will not let the people there feel my absence during the next five years, Adhikari told reporters at the Assembly premises
An announcement will be made soon, says Chief Minister Naidu
Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil says Odisha remains highly vulnerable to cyclones due to its geographical location along the Bay of Bengal
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK president secures majority with 144 votes in favour, 22 opposed and 5 neutral
The three main contenders for the post of chief minister are senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan and AICC general secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal
Congress leadership expected to name Chief Minister today

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