Nandyala, Mar 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy interacted with a cross section of people and intellectuals here on Thursday on the second day of his ‘Memantha Siddham’ (We are Ready) bus yatra.
Dharamshala, Mar 28 (UNI) In view of the Chaitra Navratri fairs to be held from April 9 to April 18 at Shri Jawalaji Temple, one of the 52 Shaktipeeths in Kangra district, there will be a complete ban on carrying all types of weapons and explosive materials in the Jwalamukhi Municipal Council area from April 8, 2024, to April 19, 2024.
Tirupati, Mar 28 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam(TTD) is grandly organising the 521st Vardhanti of Saint poet of Tallapaka Annamacharya, from April 4-8 at Dhyan mandir and the 108 feet Annamaiah statue at his birthplace Tallapaka in Kadapa district besides Narayanagiri gardens in Tirumala and Annamacharya Kala Mandir at Tirupati.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 28 (UNI) Odisha Congress, which is lagging in releasing the party candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, will release the first phase list of candidates in the first week of April.
Tirumala, Mar 28 (UNI) Ahead of Ugadi festivities, the temple cleaning fete of Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam will be conducted at the Srivari temple here on April 2.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) A Delhi Court on Thursday extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an accused in the alleged liquor policy scam, for four days till April 1.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) About 600 prominent lawyers on Thursday wrote to the chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud that there are attempts from various pressure groups to undermine the judiciary’s integrity.
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 28 (UNI) Tirupati-based Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI) is holding the Panel Discussion on ''Election Promises by the Political Parties in Andhra Pradesh and its Implementation'', through Virtual on March 31.
Mumbai, Mar 28 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Amol Kirtikar, who has been declared a candidate from the Mumbai North-West constituency, has filed an application before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking an exemption in appearance in connection with his alleged involvement in the purported Khichdi scam, his lawyer said on Thursday.
Kabul, Mar 28 (UNI) The Afghan police have arrested 12,540 suspects criminal over the past six months across the country, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Thursday.
Tirupati, Mar 27 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD) will organise annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Kodandaramaswami temple on a grand scale from April 5-13 with Ankurarpanam fete on April four.
Shimla, Mar 27 (UNI) All India Congress Committee on Wednesday appointed two members of assembly as working presidents of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee.
Chennai, Mar 27 (UNI) More than 1300 candidates have filed theirpapers as the filing of nominations for the April 19 single phase polling to the Lok Sabha polls ended on Wednesday.
Pune, Mar 27 (UNI) In view of Lok Sabha elections, Sunetra Pawar, the president of Baramati Textile Park and wife of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is currently touring the Pune district and entire Baramati taluka, has distributed appointment letters to party workers.
Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) The Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) division of Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani will be hosting the International Conference on Work Integrated Learning (ICONWIL-2024) at its Hyderabad campus on April 15 and 16, 2024.
New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Senior IPS officer Sadanand Vasant Date has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency NIA on Wednesday.
Moscow, Mar 27 (UNI) A Russian air defense system has shot down 18 air targets over the city of Belgorod and the Belgorod district on their approach to the city, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Wednesday, adding that one person suffered shrapnel wounds.
Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) Indosol Solar Private Limited (ISPL), an SPV formed by Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited (SSEL), announced on Tuesday that the India''s first fully integrated solar PV module first phase 4 GW/ annum of production will commence it''s operation at its cutting-edge solar module manufacturing facility at Ramapayapatnam in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, by March end this year.
Srinagar, Mar 26 (UNI) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who was on hunger strike for 21 days demanding constitutional safeguards. statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the sixth schedule of the Constitution on Tuesday ended his fast and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to show some statesmanship and farsightedness to address the issues of Ladakh.
Kakinada, Mar 26 (UNI) District Collector Dr. Kritika Sukla has asked the officials to implement the summer action plan to avert water crises during the summer.
Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) Indosol Solar Private Limited (ISPL), an SPV formed by Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited (SSEL), announced on Tuesday the commencement of India''s first fully integrated solar PV module''s first phase 4 GW/annum) of production at its cutting-edge solar module manufacturing facility at Ramapayapatnam in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, by the end of March this year.
Srinagar, Mar 26 (UNI) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday ended his 21-day hunger strike.
New Delhi, Mar 26 (UNI) A Delhi Court on Tuesday remanded Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 9 in a case of money laundering connected with the alleged Liquor Policy Scam in which Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also an accused.
Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur at isolated places over Telangana on March 30, 31, and on April 1, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.
Pune, Mar 25 (UNI) Day temperatures were appreciably above normal (3.1°C to 5.0°C) at a few places over Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad; at isolated places over east Madhya Pradesh; above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at many places over Kerala and Mahe; at a few places over Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Lakshadweep; at isolated places over Saurashtra and Kutch.
Aizawl, Mar 25 (UNI) As the countdown to the Lok Sabha elections begins, Mizoram finds itself amid fervent political activity, with major parties rolling out their campaign machinery to secure the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat.
Chennai, Mar 25 (UNI) With just two days left for nominations to close, prominent candidates of various political parties, including the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the Opposition AIADMK, the BJP and also from the Naam Tamizhar Katchi (NTK), filed their papers before their respective Returning Officers on Monday.
Washington, Mar 24 (UNI) US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit China next month to hold meetings with top Chinese officials, Politico reported, citing US officials.
Madrid, Mar 24 (UNI) Spain''s National Court has ordered the suspension of messaging app Telegram in the country as a precautionary measure at the request of media companies, Spanish media reported.
Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) To penetrate the market locally and address the skill gap at a hyper local level, JoinDevOps , a brand of Mettkom Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering platform for DevOps and Cloud Engineering education, on Friday said it has officially launched dedicated to upskilling students offering courses in Telugu to cater to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Markets.
Johannesburg, Mar 22 (UNI) South Africa''s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said Friday that two Egyptian nationals appeared in a court Friday in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, facing charges of murdering three members of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church earlier this month.
Itanagar, Mar 22 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Pema Khandu on Friday filed his nomination papers from his seat, Mukto, in Tawang district, for the upcoming Assembly polls.
Chandigarh, Mar 22 (UNI) Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C said on Friday that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed five Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs) of districts in the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) Air India on Friday announced a sale to offer special fares for its flights to and from countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Vijayawada, Mar 22 (UNI) TDP national spokesman Kommareddy Pattabhiram here on Friday alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy made Visakhapatnam as the ganja capital instead of the State capital.
Mumbai, Mar 22 (UNI) A senior journalist hailing from Nanded, Marathwada region Dr. Abay Kumar Dandge, has been appointed as regional vice president of the Maharashtra State Journalist Association.
Mumbai, Mar 21 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed a ''Civil Citizen App'' to file complaints of violation of model code of conduct (MCC).
Kolkata, Mar 21 (UNI) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced the ‘Smart Workshop’ Mobile App, an industry-first trailblazing innovation designed to enhance the customer experience by providing real-time insights into their vehicle''s service progress.
Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday introduced the ‘Smart Workshop’ Mobile App, an industry-first trailblazing innovation designed to enhance the customer experience by providing real-time insights of their vehicle''s service progress.
Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) Flamboyant young opener Rituraj Gaekwad was on Thursday evening appointed as the new captain of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2024 edition.
Chandigarh, Mar 21 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday appointed and orders transfer for non-cadre officers who are posted in leadership positions as DCs, District Magistrate (DM) DIG and SSP/SP in Punjab.
Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) The Southern Railway has appealed to the passengers to avoid pulling alarm chains in trains for trivial reasons and said it has to be resorted to only during emergency situations.
Chennai, Mar 20 (UNI) DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin released the party''s manifesto for the April 19 Lok Sabha polls offering a slew of promises that included appointment of State Governors with CM''s consultation, reduction of LPG and fuel prices, exemption from NEET.
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Maharashtra NCP (Ajit Pawar group) president Sunil Tatkare on Wednesday appointed party general secretary and former MLA Amarsingh Pandit as observer for Parbhani Lok Sabha constituency and MLA Sangram Jagtap as coordinator for Ahmednagar South Lok Sabha constituency.
Srinagar, Mar 20 (UNI) Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh High Court has directed Deputy Magistrate Baramulla and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla to appear in person before the court on Monday in a contempt petition.
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) The Delhi Police has appointed Joint Commissioner of Police, B Shanker Jaiswal, as the nodal officer to monitor objectional content spreading through social media platforms during the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
Kochi, Mar 20 (UNI) Google Play has included Learn Crafts and DIY apps by Riafy Technologies in its global case studies, recognising the Kerala startup’s apt integration of artificial intelligence in creating engaging and effective learning experiences for people worldwide.
New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Patanjali Ayurved Ltd''s co-founder Baba Ramdev and managing director Acharya Balkrishna to personally appear before it and explain why no reply was filed on a contempt notice issued against them over showing misleading advertisements on medicinal cures.
Mumbai, Mar 19 (UNI) NCP (Ajit Pawar group) on Tuesday made the state and district-level appointments of party''s office-bearers in presence of NCP national president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and state party president Sunil Tatkare here.
Vijayawada, Mar 19 (UNI) When the election process is on in the State, the YSRCP is escalating political violence, the TDP chief and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, said here on Tuesday and demanded the immediate involvement of the Election Commission to check this increasing brutality.
Kolkata, Mar 19 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday appointed Sanjay Mukherjee, a 1989 batch IPS officer as the new Director General of Police (DGP)of West Bengal with immediate effect.
Kolkata, Mar 19 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have just turned up the excitement for fans with the launch of their updated Knight Club Plus App, which they did in style.
Fazilka, Mar 19 (UNI) BSF and Punjab police conducted a joint search operation on Tuesday to investigate illegal poppy cultivation in Fazilka District, based on intelligence from the BSF Intelligence Wing.
Colombo, Mar 19 (UNI) Dry weather conditions in Sri Lanka caused by the El Nino phenomenon will continue until April, Meteorology Department Director General Athula Karunanayake said on Tuesday.
Chandigarh, Mar 18 (UNI) Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C, convened a meeting with representatives from major political parties in the state to discuss various aspects of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Vijayawada, Mar 18 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji took strong exception to the remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during ‘Praja Galam’ public meeting and accused him of protecting Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy from corruption cases.
Kochi, Mar 18 (UNI) The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has come up with an innovative mobile app, ''MARLIN@CMFRI'', to encourage citizen science initiatives in marine fisheries research.
Srinagar, March 18 (UNI) Apni Party has said that it will explore the possibility of having an alliance with the like-minded parties for the Lok Sabha election to be held in April and May in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 18 (UNI) The Indian Air Force on Monday successfully landed aircrafts on the ''Emergency Landing Runway (ELR)'' on the Kolkata-Chennai National Highway-16 on Monday.
Kolkata, Mar 18 (UNI) Vivek Sahay, a 1988 batch IPS officer was appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal on Monday.
Pune, Mar 18 (UNI) ACESO, a pioneering market-maker company revolutionising the life insurance landscape, has appointed Ranjit Kulkarni as its new Research and Strategic Acquisitions head.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 18 (UNI) The trough from west Vidarbha to north Kerala across Marathwada & interior Karnataka is now seen as a trough/wind discontinuity from south Tamil Nadu to cyclonic circulation over west Vidarbha & neighbourhood across interior Karnataka at 0.9 km above mean sea level, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.
New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Government on Monday approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to the TN Governor to appoint K Ponmudi as Cabinet Minister.
Manila, Mar 18 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it has approved a 100-million-U.S.-dollar loan for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka to have more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as economic crisis and climate change.
Gurdaspur, Mar 18 (UNI) In a significant blow to drug smugglers in Gurdaspur, BSF on Monday conducted an intelligence-led operation by providing credible information about smugglers engaged in cross-border smuggling. Initially, BSF recovered heroin transported by drone from Pakistan to India.
Amritsar, Mar 17 (UNI) Border Security Force (BSF) troopers apprehended a drug smuggler and seized heroin weighing over 600 grams in Punjab''s Tarn Taran district on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
Mumbai, Mar 16 (UNI) Maharashtra will go for elections in five phases, starting from April 19 and ending on May 20, as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on Saturday.
Shimla, Mar 16 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has extended the interim anticipatory bail period granted to Gagret MLA Chaitanya Sharma''s father Rakesh Sharma and Hamirpur independent MLA Ashish Sharma till April 1.
Pune, Mar 16 (UNI) Maharashtra will go for elections in five phases, starting from April 19 and ending on May 20, as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on Saturday.
Patna, Mar 16 (UNI) Former BJP MP Gopal Narayan Singh on Saturday appreciated the decision of the Narendra Modi government to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), saying it is in the larger interest of minorities harassed in neighbouring countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 16 (UNI) Guntur Range IGP Pala Raju on Saturday said that over 3,900 police personnel are being deployed to provide security for the ‘Prajagalam’ public meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and organized by the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance at Chilakaluripet on Sunday.
Colombo, Mar 16 (UNI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed the appointment of former Pakistan pace bowler Aaqib Javed as the national team’s fast bowling coach on Saturday.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 16 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday decided to construct a high-level bridge over the Mahanadi river under the state plan during 2023-24 at an estimated cost of Rs.128 crores.
Mumbai, Mar 16 (UNI) On instructions of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the state government will establish a 100-bed health training centre under Punyashlok Ahilya Devi Holkar Government Medical College, Baramati at Mauje-Someshwarnagar (Waghalwadi) in Baramati taluka.
Hyderabad, Mar 16 (UNI) In a significant breakthrough, the Telangana CID NBWs Special Execution Team successfully apprehended a criminal who had been evading arrest for nearly three decades.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 16 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved the proposal of taking up 21 new and up-gradation transmission projects by Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited(OPTCL) within 5 years.
Itanagar, Mar 16 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh will go for the Assembly election simultaneously with the Parliamentary polls in a single phase on April 19 and votes counting will take place on June 4 next.
Palampur, Mar 16 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shanta Kumar said on Saturday that it is a matter of happiness and pride for Himachal Pradesh that the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at Dharamshala has been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) Polling for 543 constituencies for the 18th Lok Sabha will be held in seven phases beginning 19th April to 1st June, the Election Commission said on Saturday.
Amaravati, Mar 16 (UNI) The trough from North Odisha to East Vidarbha now runs from Sub Himalayan West Bengal to Coastal Andhra Pradesh across Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha at 0.9 km above mean sea level, Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.
Belgrade, Mar 16 (UNI) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has set parliamentary elections for April 17, his administration said in a statement.
Washington, Mar 16 (UNI) The US approved an arms deal with Italy, approving the sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles along with associated equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement.
Itanagar, Mar 15 (UNI) Atleast one person died and seven others sustained serious injuries when the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services bus they were travelling in veered off the road and plunged into a gorge in Longding district on Friday.
Chandigarh, Mar 15 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday served a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann seeking a formal apology from him for levelling "false and malicious" allegations about bending of rules to facilitate construction of a private resort by the erstwhile SAD-BJP government.
Vijayawada, Mar 15 (UNI) The TDP national president and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here on Friday alleged that the Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is the prime accused in the large-scale irregularities in the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).
Dharamshala, Mar 15 ( UNI) Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan for the expansion of Kangra Airport at Gaggal in Kangra district was approved on Friday for fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation, and resettlement.
Pune, Mar 15 (UNI) Altogether ten teams will take part in the third season of the Aswani Cricket Cup (ACC) slated to begin here on April 23 at the Mrunal Cricket Ground in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) With a view to strengthen Electric Vehicle eco system in the country, the Government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country.
Guwahati, Mar 15 (UNI )The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) approved Rs 421.15 crore for the construction of the 4-lane Gauripur bypass along NH-17 (New)/NH-31(Old), spanning from Dumardoha Pt-II to the Baladmara road in Dhubri district, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said in a post on Friday.
New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the new law that provides for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners by a panel excluding the Chief Justice of India.
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu), Mar 15 (UNI) The Sri Lankan Navy on Friday arrested 15 Indian fishermen and confiscated their mechanized fishing trawlers on the alleged charges of indulging in illegal fishing activities in the island nation’s territorial waters.
New Delhi, Mar 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court will hear on Friday, March 15, an application filed by the Election Commission of India seeking to return the sealed cover documents which were submitted before the Apex Court according to orders passed on April 12, 2019 and November 2, 2023.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mar 14 (UNI) Collector Dilip Swamy on Thursday made an appeal to various social organisations to take initiative to do various works of water conservation under Jalyukta Shivar 2.0 campaign in the district.
Shimla, Mar 14 (UNI) The Cabinet of Himachal Pradesh has approved the filling up of 985 vacant posts of Lecturer (Computer Science) as per R&P Rules.
Chandigarh, Mar 14 (UNI) The Punjab Government has appointed Raj Lali Gill as the Chairperson of the Punjab State Commission for Women.
Imphal, March, 14 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday distributed loan sanctions to beneficiaries under Manipur Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS) for Micro and Small Enterprises and appealed to all to work hard for reviving the economy.
New Delhi, Mar 14 (UNI) Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the government on Thursday appointed former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as election commissioners.
Jammu, Mar 14 (UNI) The controversy amongst the National Sports Federation i.e. Fencing Association of India (FAI) and J&K Amateur Fencing Association on Thursday has finally landed in the Jammu Wing of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh as the J&K Amateur Fencing Association has filed Miscellaneous Appeal thereby challenging January 15, 2024 order passed by the Learned First Additional District Judge, Jammu.
New Delhi, Mar 14 (UNI) In a relief to Paytm and Paytm Banks Limited, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) today granted approval to One97 Communications Limited (OCL), the parent company of PPBL, to participate in UPI as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) under the multi-bank model.
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 14 (UNI) Retired director of medical education and former Vice Chancellor of NTR Health University Dr I.V Rao has said that with the world class medical facilities and round the clock availability of expert doctors for every super specialty, the Kakinada Apollo hospital has of late proved a boon to the people of not only the smart city but to the people of four surrounding districts. Addressing a special interaction meeting to mark the World kidney day at Royal park here on Thursday, under the auspices of Apollo hospitals, Dr Rao, who himself is a reputed senior most physician of over five decades experience, said that the Apollo hospitals should be complimented for upgrading their institution bringing super specialists to the doorsteps of people of the smart city for attending to vital Laparoscopic kidney transplantations with cent percent success and with affordable charges.
Visakhapatnam, Mar 14 (UNI) Over 16.24 lakh students from government schools in Andhra Pradesh are preparing for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) readiness test in April, marking their first participation in such assessments.
Kakinada, Mar 14 (UNI) Trust Multispecialty Hospitals, a leading health care institution, has conducted a super specialty health camp at the APSP campus here on Wednesday exclusively for the personnel of the AP Special Protection Force (APSPF).
Shimla, Mar 13 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, has appointed Shapur Kewal Singh Pathania as the first-time Congress Member of Assembly as Chief Whip of the Legislative Assembly.
New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) With a view to enhance and strengthen bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) on cooperation for the empowerment of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor.
Lucknow, Mar 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath to the newly appointed Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Raj Kumar Vishwakarma and 10 other state Information Commissioners (ICs) in a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday.
Dehradun, Mar 13 (UNI) The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill became a Law on Wednesday as President Droupadi Murmu gave her approval to the legislation passed in the state Assembly on February 7.
New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of an Agreement between Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA), Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding cooperation in the area of food safety.
New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) The Government on Wednesday approved the signing of MoU between India and Bhutan on extending cooperation in the field of Energy efficiency and energy conservative measures.
New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on Friday, the petitions challenging the appointment procedure of Election Commissioners under the new Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) The officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit, have seized leopards from traffickers in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and apprehended four people.
Shillong, Mar 12 (UNI) The state cabinet on Tuesday cleared the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment policy to streamline the investment process so that maximum possible investment in the private sector comes to the state, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said.
Kolkata, Mar 12 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday advised people not to apply for citizenship under the CAA or else they would be treated as outsiders.
Mumbai, Mar 12 (UNI) A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor of the Bombay high court on Tuesday indicated that it would decide on April 10 on issue of granting interim stay on the government’s decision to grant reservation to the Maratha community.
Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) In a Telangana Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, it was decided to soon issue new ration cards to eligible citizens.
New Delhi Mar 12 (UNI) In an overnight joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), based on intelligence inputs, apprehended a Pakistani boat with six crew members and narcotics onboard, worth approximately Rs 480 crore.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) A Day after the government notified the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday launched a new portal for those who have been persecuted on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Delhi PWD Minister Atishi has approved projects to strengthen and upgradation work on Nigam Bodh Ghat to Chandgi Ram Akhada Red Light along with the PVC Market Road to Rohtak Road stretch in West Delhi, an official statement said on Monday.
Imphal, Mar 11 (UNI) In an unverified viral video clip, Mixed Martial Arts fighter Chunreng Koren from Manipur purportedly urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the northeastern state to address the ongoing violence and restore peace.
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court by Congress leader Dr Jaya Thakur to restrain the Central government from invoking the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023 (CEC Act) to fill two vacant Election Commissioner posts.
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Guwahati, Mar 11 (UNI) Assam state cabinet approved the constitution of the Barak Valley Kiran Sheikh Development Council in Barak Valley on Sunday night.
Bapatla, Mar 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy described the Telugu Desam party joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as an “opportunistic tie-up”, illogical and unethical.
Colombo, Mar 10 (UNI) Sri Lanka''s navy seized three Indian trawlers and apprehended 22 Indian fishermen who were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kareinagar in northern Sri Lanka, the navy said in a press release on Sunday.
Azamgarh (UP), Mar 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the opposition parties and said the all-round development taking place in the country is giving sleepless nights to those indulging in politics of casteism and appeasement.
Vijayawada, Mar 9 (UNI) Telugu Desam party national president and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that the TDP is committed to the development of AP.
Hyderabad, Mar 9 (UNI) To promote natural gas as a fuel source, AG&P Pratham, one of the leading city gas distribution players in the country , has announced the reduction in its CNG price by Rs.2.50 per kg in the states of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
Hyderabad, Mar 9 (UNI) BJP President J P Nadda on Saturday said the BJP wholeheartedly welcome the decision of TDP Chief N.Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party (JSP) Chief Pawan Kalyan to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) family.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 9 (UNI) The Odisha cabinet on Saturday approved Rs 562 crores for setting up a one-stop-shop Biju Patnaik Aviation Training Centre at Birasal in Dhenkanal District.
New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party (JSP) on Saturday agreed to jointly contest the 2024 Lok Sabha and the Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh.
Tirupati, Mar 9 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) president Daggubati Puradeswari said on Saturday that focus of Modi regime has been empowerment of women , village artisans middle classes and backward classes.
Shimla, Mar 9 (UNI) Three carcasses of a fully grown leopard along with its two cubs were found in an apple orchard in Rampur Sub Division in mysterious circumstances.
Vijayawada, Mar 9 (UNI) In a significant political development in Andhra Pradesh, the Chandrababu Naidu led Telugu Desam party is once again joining the NDA alliance.
Athens, Mar 9 (UNI) The Greek parliament passed a significant bill on Saturday, allowing for the establishment of private, non-profit universities in the country for the first time.
Sangli (Maharashtra), Mar 8 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday asserted that the ''Shasan Aplya Dari'' campaign in the state is people-oriented and aims to make a difference in the lives of common people.
Hyderabad, Mar 8 (UNI) To promote natural gas as a fuel source, AG&P Pratham, one of the leading city gas distribution players in the country, announced on Friday a reduction in its CNG price by Rs. 2.50 per kg in the states of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 8 (UNI) The Odisha government has approved seven key industrial projects worth Rs 80,125 crore at the 35th High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting.
Seoul, Mar 8 (UNI) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol''s approval rating stood unchanged at 39 percent this week compared to the previous week, a weekly poll showed Friday.
Jalna, Mar 8 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has approved creation of a total of 448 posts for theGovernment Medical College at Jalna with an intake capacity of 100 students.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The government on Thursday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, for the Uttar Pradesh Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024, for a period of 10 years along with 8 years for committed liabilities at a total cost of Rs. 10,037 crore.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The government on Thursday gave its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Raw Jute for the 2024–25 season. The MSP of raw jute (TDN-3 equivalent to earlier TD-5 grade) has been fixed at Rs. 5,335 per quintal.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) In view of Lok Sabha elections in the next 2-3 months, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved releasing an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) of 4 percent to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1 this year.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) In view of Lok Sabha elections in the next 2-3 months, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) of 4 per cent to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1 this year.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Eying a big share in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), the government on Thursday approved a comprehensive national-level India AI mission with an outlay of over 10,300 crore to set up an ecosystem catalyzing AI innovations through strategic programs and partnerships across the public and private sectors.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) With the general election in the country around the corner, the government approved the continuation of the targeted subsidy of Rs. 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder (and proportionately pro-rated for 5 kg cylinder) for up to 12 refills per year to be provided to the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during 2024–25.
Mumbai, Mar 7 (UNI) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde on Thursday unveiled theDepartment''s Maha Agro app, giving a digital e-commerce platform to agricultural products and farm produce produced in the state.
Nellore, Mar 7 (UNI) Smile Foundation with the support from Shell India and in association with Government of Andhra Pradesh organised NXplorers Carnival here on Thursday.
Mumbai, Mar 7 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday that ''Zero Prescription Policy'' will be started from April.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India''s defence apparatus has become stronger than ever as the present Government is focusing on bolstering it with the “sentiment of Indianness”.
Dakar, Mar 7 (UNI) Senegalese President Macky Sall dissolved the country''s government on Wednesday and appointed Interior Minister Sidiki Kaba as the country''s new prime minister, Senegalese broadcaster RTS reported.
Mumbai, Mar 6 (UNI) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde on Wednesday launched the country''s first ''Phule Amritkal Pashusalla Mobile System (App)'', developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science under the Desi Cow Research Training Centre of Mahatma Phule Agricultural University.
Mumbai, Mar 6 (UNI) The Planning Department, headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on Wednesday approved a plan worth Rs 381.57 crore for Satara Integrated Tourism Development.
Etawah, March 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that there is no room for exclusive, pick and choose approach in the double engine government, which obstructs development and tarnishes the image of a society.
New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) A day after the RBI barred JM Financial Products Limited from financing against shares and debentures, the company on Wednesday said there have been no “material deficiencies” in their loan sanctioning process and also they have not violated the regulations.
Sofia, Mar 6 (UNI) Bulgarian Parliament on Wednesday approved the resignation of Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, one day after he submitted his letter of resignation.
Rampur (UP), Mar 6 (UNI) Former MP and actress Jaya Prada on Wednesday appeared before an MP-MLA court here in Rampur and recorded her statement in connection with two cases of violation of the model code of conduct, prosecution sources said here.
New Delhi, Mar 5 (UNI) Social media giant Google has given temporary relief to Indian companies whose Apps were delisted from the Play Store as Google has agreed to restore them pending appeals in the Supreme Court.
Faridabad (Haryana) [India], March 5: The Annual Appreciation Day at Apeejay Svran Global School in Faridabad, Sector 21-D, held recently was an occasion to not only recognise the immense talent of its students but also to reiterate its commitment to the values of Indian cultural heritage and care for the environment.
Lucknow, Mar 5 (UNI) Taking another big step towards the production of environment friendly energy in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved the Green Hydrogen Policy.
Srinagar, Mar 5 (UNI) BJP on Tuesday appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to express their wholehearted gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi through their resounding presence at the upcoming public rally in Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
Pune, Mar 5 (UNI) ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) announced on Tuesday the launch of ‘O Rickshaw’ buyer and seller app on the network signalling a significant stride in urban mobility for the city.
Lucknow, Mar 5 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved a proposal related to the ordinance for formation of UP State Capital Region (UPSCR) and other regional development authorities.
Visakhapatnam, Mar 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has made it clear that he will take oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in Visakhapatnam itself after the election.
New Delhi Mar 5 (UNI) The maiden two-day brainstorming session, ‘Impetus to Indigenisation’, concluded on Tuesday with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan stressing the need for collaborative efforts amongst all stakeholders for a ‘Whole of Nation’ approach in the defence production ecosystem.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 4 (UNI) In a landmark decision, the Odisha government on Monday approved 22 new projects at a total investment of Rs.4066.71 crores.
Itanagar, Mar 4 (UNI) The newly appointed Information Commissioners of the Arunachal Pradesh Information Commission (APIC), Khopey Thaley, Vijay Taram, Dani Gamboo, and Sangyal Tsering Bappu, assumed their respective offices here on Monday.
Imphal, Mar 3 (UNI) Manipur Governor, Anusuiya Uikey here on Sunday appealed to all the filmmakers to make good films that will inspire the youth to stay connected to their religion and culture.
Itanagar, Mar 3 (UNI) Newly appointed member of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Jalash Pertin, was sworn in on Sunday.
New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) The farmers, who launched a Delhi Chalo campaign in February in support of a host of demands including the guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, have approached the Supreme Court to ensure removal of all barricades on borders and stopping of violence against them.
Hyderabad/Amaravati, Mar 3 (UNI) Dry weather is likely to prevail over Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam during the next seven days, the Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.
Jammu, Mar 3 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over the appointment orders under SRO-43 to the next of kin of the civilians killed in Poonch.
Chennai, Mar 3 (UNI) In a tragic incident, five college students from Andhra Pradesh, who were on a tour to the heritage site of Mamallapuram about 55 km from here, were dragged into the sea by huge tidal waves while having a bath of which one body was washed ashore and the other four were feared drowned.
Itanagar, Mar 2 (UNI) Retired bureaucrat Jalash Pertin has been appointed as a Member of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), official sources said on Saturday.
Mumbai, Mar 2 (UNI) Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde on Saturday informed that 121 candidates in Mandal Agriculture Officer cadre, recommended by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), have been appointed in a record time of seven months only.
Hyderabad/Amaravati, Mar 2 (UNI) The Meteorological Centre announced on Saturday that dry weather is anticipated to persist in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam over the next seven days.
Hyderabad, Mar 2 (UNI) In a ceremony filled with pride and acknowledgement, Air Commodore VM Reddy, Deputy Director General (DDG) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, presented commendation cards to 10 NCC cadets, 01 Girl Cadet Instructor (GCI), and 4 Associate NCC Officers (ANOs).
New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI) Domestic coal production has registered an impressive growth of upto 29 percent in the 11 months of current financial year, a move that would reduce dependence on imported coal while ensuring energy security in the country.
Shimla, Mar 2(UNI) Fulfilling the budget promise, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu headed Congress government on Saturday issued an official Memorandum announcing to pay four percent Dearness Allowance to the State Government employees from next month.
Guwahati, Mar 2 (UNI) The Assam state Cabinet took a loan of Rs. 4546.74 crore from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NBARD) on Friday night for the construction of Anganwadi centres and embankments in Assam.
Hyderabad, Mar 1 (UNI) G Niranjan, Senior Vice President of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), emphasised that former Minister and BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) should admit mistakes and extend apologies to the public without engaging in arguments regarding the Medigadda episode.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (UNI) The apex body of the Internet and Mobile companies on Friday asked social media giant Google not to delist Indian companies’ Apps from the Play Store pending the case for hearing in the Supreme Court.
Shimla, Mar 1 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Government on Friday appointed Congress MLA Nand Lal as Chairman of seventh State Finance Commission (SFC).
Colombo, Mar 1 (UNI) The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated against major currencies during the year up to Feb. 29, 2024, the country''s central bank said in a press release on Thursday.
Washington, Mar 1 (UNI) The US Senate passed a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the federal government and avert a shutdown, granting lawmakers more time to pass appropriations bills over the next several weeks.
Hyderabd, Feb 29 (UNI) Focusing on the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, MTR Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Norwegian conglomerate Orkla, is planning to expand its existing plant in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 30 crore.
Mumbai, Feb 29 (UNI) The Maharashtra Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to make the limit of government guarantee given to the Maulana Azad Minority Economic Development Corporation (MAMEDC) of the state by National Minority Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) permanent instead of eight years for getting a loan of Rs 500 crore.
Itanagar, Feb 29 (UNI) The Centre has granted an allocation of over Rs 6728.33 crore for construction of eight stretches on NH-913 (Frontier Highway) as Intermediate Lane Road, spanning 305.50 Km on the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode in Arunachal Pradesh.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (UNI) Continuing its policy of specifying royalty rates for minerals, the Government has approved a proposal specifying rate of royalty in respect of 12 critical and strategic minerals - Beryllium, Cadmium, Cobalt, Gallium, Indium, Rhenium, Selenium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Titanium, Tungsten and Vanadium. This completes the exercise of the rationalisation of royalty rates for all 24 critical and strategic minerals, an official release said on Thursday after the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (UNI) Acknowledging India''s leading role in conserving tigers, other big cats and many of its endangered species, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the establishment of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with headquarters in India with a one-time budgetary support of Rs.150 crore for a period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (UNI) With a view to make available fertilizers to farmers at subsidized, affordable and reasonable prices, the Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for KHARIF Season, 2024 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers and inclusion of 3 new fertilizer grades under NBS scheme.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (UNI) In a major decision, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the establishment of three semiconductor units under ‘Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India, a move that will help India overcome the deficiency of chips used in various electrical manufacturing.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (UNI) The government on Thursday approved the scheme for installing solar panels on rooftop and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for one crore households, with a total outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.
Accra, Feb 29 (UNI) The parliament of Ghana has passed a controversial bill imposing criminal liability on people identifying themselves as LGBTQ and those involved in the promotion of LGBTQ rights, Ghanaian media reported on Wednesday.
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt. N. Uttam Kumar Reddy asserted that former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) should personally visit the Kaleshwaram project to witness the alleged disaster it caused in Telangana and apologise to the people.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly and senior Congress leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Wednesday demanded that a total of 202 candidates, who have been recommended from the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) for the Maharashtra Agricultural Service (MAS) examination conducted through MPSC and have been sitting on indefinite protest in Azad Maidan since last two days, should be given appointment letters immediately.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) India on Wednesday emphatically called for restoration of the Appellate Body, the appellate arm of the Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), as this had posed several challenges for the Developing and in particular Least Developed Countries to participate effectively.
Amaravati, Feb 28 (UNI) Hallow fog is likely to occur at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next 48 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.