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The primary purpose of this initiative is to build a high-performance digital app that acts as the core operational tool for field teams conducting verification, compliance checks, and enhanced services, including sanitation, illumination, road restoration and also services like property tax assessment, etc.

According to Razole sub-inspector B. Rajesh Kumar, the girl was part of a 12-member troupe that had arrived in the village to perform during goddess jathara celebrations

The central government renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and changed the norms of the scheme. Especially working days increased from 100 days to 125 days.

Lella was arrested by the Collin county police in Texas for threatening to set fire to a place of worship, with reports stating that he threatened to burn down his own house.

The project includes a 400-metre, four-lane synthetic track built to World Athletics standards at the Government Degree College grounds within Jammikunta Municipality.

Union minister Sanjay expressed his happiness over the approval, stating that the facility would be a major boost for local talent.

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said while speaking at an event organised by the Vishwakarma Seva Samiti and the BMS.

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said while speaking at an event organised by the Vishwakarma Seva Samiti and the BMS.

Ranjan will continue to hold FAC of the posts of special chief secretary, youth, tourism, culture and sports, and director of archaeology.

The erstwhile GHMC was spread across 650 square kilometres with six zones, 30 circles and 150 wards.

t highlights Indias arrival as a spacefaring nation with credible heavy-lift launch capabilities, which are essential for deep-space exploration and human spaceflight

Novotel Visakhapatnam is hosting Vintage Presents: New Year Gala 2026, featuring singer Sameera Bharadwaj. A Square Gokarting is organising Adventure DJ Night 2026 under the theme New Year, New Vibes, combining the venue's recreational facilities with New Year festivities.

The panel was dealing with a writ plea filed by Dr V. Pravalika who completed her MBBS from ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, after securing admission through the ESIC IP quota in 2018, and underwent compulsory rotatory internship at the same institution between April 2023 and March 2024.

Kishan Reddy hailed Vajpayee as an intellectual, poet, and administrator who addressed the UN in Hindi, India's principal language.

Attacks on Hindus leading to insecurity among the minorities not seen since Sheikh Hasina Wazed flew into exile in India in August 2024, targeting of student leaders of the so-called revolution and a chief adviser in Muhammad Yunus who is more of a wrecker who has lost the ideological plot thanks to his penchant for mending ties with Pakistan

ED searched 11 locations across five states in connection with the anti-money laundering case.

Water supply will be restored after the completion of the repairs, the board said.

On paper, this looks like routine governance, review meetings, status reports, and coordination memos. In reality, it signals something deeper: a system under pressure to show delivery, not just intent

Ramesh said that under the new definition, an Aravalli hill is a landform with an elevation of at least 100 metres above its local surrounding terrain and an Aravalli Range is a cluster of two or more such hills within 500 metres of each other.

N. Bheeman, a small tea grower hailing from Thuneri village here, who recalled the meeting with Prime Minister Vajpayee then, said the meeting was made possible only by the efforts taken by Master Mathan, the MP from the Nilgiris then, who was also a senior BJP leader in the state.

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed as a landmark national memorial and inspirational complex of enduring national significance.

The Ashok Mehta committee in 1977 was tasked with evolving an effective and decentralised system of development administration. The committee held that development would only be deep and enduring when the community was involved in the planning, decision-making and implementation process

Revanth Reddy said themed kite festivals could be organised at different lakes, involving various sections of society.

A commemorative postal stamp featuring Vajpayee was also released.

Launching a political attack, Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over governance and alleged corruption, and accused the government of failing to release funds promised under various schemes.

Natural farming will not only tackle the health issues involving the fertilizer-based agriculture but also increase the farmers income, besides boosting conservation of water and soil.

Sanjay announced that the BJP would clinch the Mayor seat in the GHMC elections and make Hyderabad free from Majlis influence, despite Congress extending full support to MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi.

Union minister for state Bandi Sanjay Kumar, after learning about the visit, hosted the students at his official residence and arranged free food, accommodation and transportation for the duration of their stay.

Chouhan, who also holds the rural development portfolio, credited the ex-PM for pioneering rural transformation through the Golden Quadrilateral and various welfare schemes that bridged the urban-rural divide.

Sudden rush of victims caused a tense situation at the local hospital as doctors rushed to provide anti-rabies treatment.

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

According to union leaders, aggregator platforms attempted to blunt the impact of the strike by deploying third-party delivery firms, offering additional incentives and temporarily reactivating inactive IDs to keep operations running.

The minister said the measures reflect the governments resolve to ensure uninterrupted, positive and fear-free education for tribal students, and assured that scholarships would be released on time in the future.

Participants, who relished a tasty treat too, ranged from 80-year-old elders to a six-month old infant. The aroma of mouth-watering dishes hung around the air.

Second class non-AC fares have been revised in slabs, with no increase for distances up to 215 km. Passengers travelling between 216 km and 750 km will pay an additional Rs 5, while those covering 751 km to 1,250 km will see a Rs 10 increase

The Eagle has been shifted to a government vet hospital for treatment and later handed over to the forest department. Now, the bird's condition is stable, Venkanna said

As per the data available from the petroleum planning & analysis cell of the oil ministry, the country had 1,00,266 petrol pumps at the end of November 2025. It is the third largest after the US and China with a much bigger geographical area

The Chief Minister will attend the inaugural session of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan from 10.15 am to 12.45 pm. The national-level event aims to highlight the link between Indias traditional knowledge systems and contemporary science, with discussions reflecting a Bharatiya perspective and regional experiences, including those of Andhra Pradesh.

Three townsBalasore, Talcher, and Baripadarank among Indias five most polluted cities. Persistent PM2.5 pollution raises serious health concerns, highlighting the states worsening air quality crisis

The surge in investments in bioethanol is linked to the governments proposal to blend ethanol in aviation fuel, further boosting its long-term demand.

Nativity scenes, stars of various sizes and hues, and lighting illuminated the churches in AP.

Due to consecutive holidays for schools and offices, thousands of people visited the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy hill shrine at Yadagirigutta.

Therefore, the act done by the appellant with the victim very much falls under the offence under Section 354 of the IPC as it was done by him to outrage the modesty of the victim, the judgement said

Leading the list is Chief Minister M. K. Stalin who has been highlighting his governments achievements and has expressed confidence that his DMK-led front will be re-elected in 2026.

The SP warned that strict legal action would be taken against those spreading false videos and rumours on social media, and urged the public to rely only on official information.

The assistance of Rs 6,000 per acre for the rabi season is proposed to be disbursed in January, coinciding with the Sankranti festival, after the government receives and analyses satellite-based cultivation data.

TTD indicated that the heavy pilgrim inflow is likely to continue until January 10, coinciding with the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan period.

During CY25, 106 of the 365 IPOs were listed on the main board, while 259 IPOs were listed through SMEs.

Govt offices must vacate rented premises by Jan. 26, says Revanth

This writer travelled through Northern Europe, exploring the twinkling charm of Helsinki, the fairytale-like beauty of Tallinn (Estonia) and chasing the Northern lights in Rovaniemi