The New Indian Express Anantapur - May 13, 2025

The New Indian Express Anantapur - May 13, 2025

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May 13, 2025
Govt Acts Swiftly To Bring Back Students From Border States
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched a swift operation to safely bring back its students studying in border states, including Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
1 min
DGMOs smoke peace pipe in first talks after 'truce'
THE Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India on Monday agreed not to initiate aggressive and inimical actions.
1 min
Did biz-ceasefire tradeoff: Don
US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that his administration averted a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by brokering a \"full and immediate ceasefire\" and offering increased trade as an incentive for de-escalation between the neighbors.
1 min
Case Against Me False, Says Former MLA
FORMER Raptadu MLA Topudurthi Prakash Reddy on Monday denied any involvement in the scuffle that led to the damage of a helicopter's windshield during former Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy's visit near Papireddy Palli village in Ramagiri mandal.
1 min
JSP Leaders Demand Action on Civic Issues in Nellore
JSP leaders on Monday demanded urgent resolution of key civic issues affecting Nellore city during a meeting with District Collector O Anand and Municipal Commissioner YO Nandan.
1 min
Unidentified woman found murdered in agricultural fields
POLICE launched an investigation after locals found the burnt body of an unidentified woman, aged 20-30, in fields near Chembakuru village of Ramasamudram mandal.
1 min
Chittoor & Tirupati Get 4 Nominated Posts
The Andhra Pradesh government, led by ruling TDP, has issued appointment orders for several nominated posts, providing a significant morale boost to party leaders and alliance partners across Tirupati and Chittoor districts.
1 min
Laksha Kumkumarchana at Srisailam Temple Draws Huge Participation
SRI Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Srisailam witnessed large-scale participation in the sacred Laksha Kumkumarchana ritual, on Monday, observed on the occasion of Pournami (Full Moon Day).
1 min
Scores cross-dress to honour Goddess
HUNDREDS of men dressed in female attire on Monday to fulfil vows to Goddess Gangamma, marking the penultimate day of the week-long Gangamma Jatara in Tirupati.
1 min
Severe heatwave conditions likely in 29 mandals of State today
THE Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) on Monday warned that severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in 29 mandals across the State on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to range between 42°C and 43.5°C.
1 min
Jr Lecturers Elevated as Principals on Ad Hoc Basis
The Directorate of Intermediate Education has issued promotion orders for Junior Lecturers in Government Junior Colleges, elevating them to the post of Principal on an ad hoc basis across Zones I, II, III, and IV.
1 min
Woman & Grandmother Held for Infant's Murder
IN a chilling incident, a five-month-old infant named Yasmitha was allegedly murdered by her mother and grandmother in Jaggayya Cheruvu, Pithapuram.
1 min
TTD to establish urban design and planning cell to modernise Tirumala
THE Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has initiated a landmark urban development plan for Tirumala with the State government approval to set up a dedicated Urban Design and Planning (UDP) Cell.
1 min
Name Kalli Tanda after Murali: CPI
THE CPI has urged the State government to honour martyred Jawan Murali Naik of Kalli Tanda in Sri Sathya Sai district in a befitting manner.
1 min
NDA Govt Using Police For Vendetta, Alleges Sajjala
YSRCP State coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy held a meeting at the party central office in Tadepalli on Monday to discuss the declining law and order, weakened police system, and misuse of official machinery for political vendetta by the TDP-led NDA government.
1 min
It outlines new doctrine of peace: Naidu
CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Buddha Purnima, describing it as a defining moment that outlined India's new doctrine of peace backed by strength.
1 min
Follow protocol strictly in MLA, MLC programs: CS to collectors
THE State government has directed district collectors and officials to strictly follow protocol in the programmes of MLAs and MLCs, addressing concerns raised by the Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
1 min
CM: Explore Ways to Revive Quota for Tribals in Agency
Says we will either revive GO No. 3 or deliver equivalent justice
2 mins
Speed up urban civic works ahead of monsoon: Min
MINISTER for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P Narayana on Friday held a video conference with Municipal Commissioners, directing them to accelerate key civic operations ahead of the monsoon and enhance urban governance.
1 min
Complete Canal Maintenance Works with ₹344 Crore by June: Minister
CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sanctioned ₹344 crore for the statewide canal maintenance, including desilting, removal of water hyacinth and algae, and repair of shutters and gates.
1 min
No Surge in Ailments Due to Liquor: Ex-Min
FORMER minister Vidadala Rajini slammed the NDA government's claims linking YSRCP's liquor policy to a surge in liver and kidney diseases, calling them baseless attempts to tarnish the previous regime.
1 min
Evolve plan for effective functioning of CCTV cams in police stations: HC
THE Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to formulate a detailed plan to ensure the effective functioning of CCTV cameras in all police stations across the State.
1 min
Farmers permitted to take silt from tanks
The State government has granted permission to farmers to excavate and transport silt from minor irrigation tanks and reservoirs at their own expenses for non-commercial purpose.
1 min
To stop misuse, names of castes to be changed: TG panel for BCs
ENDING centuries of agony, the Telangana Commission for Backward Classes has decided to change the names of the castes Dommara, Pichaguntla, Tammali, Budabukkala and Veeramushti as these names were being used as slurs.
1 min
Remuneration hiked for guest lecturers in AP
THE State government has approved a substantial increase in the remuneration of Guest Faculty members in Government Junior Colleges across the state.
1 min
Contractor eligibility block period doubled
THE State government has extended the block period for evaluating a contractor's past experience from five years to 10 years for registration purposes, effective immediately.
1 min
TG witnesses 6% rise in commercial tax revenue
Bhatti says the revenue target is set to ₹600 cr & ₹500 cr is realised
1 min
Unauthorised trekking group intercepted
FOREST officials successfully intercepted an illegal trekking group attempting to camp overnight in the Talakona forest area, part of the Sri Venkateswara National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Reserved Forest in Annamayya district.
1 min
TG Now Top in Attracting Investments
CHIEF Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said that Telangana has now become No 1 state in attracting investments, both domestic and foreign.
1 min
Cost of terrorism has risen as India ushers in a new normal
Operation Sindoor marked a decisive shift in India's counter-terrorism doctrine — not merely as a retaliatory action, but as a calculated strategy of cost escalation designed to deal with cross-border terrorism.
3 mins
India, Pak Agree Not To Fire A Single Shot
Both sides also decide to reduce troops from border areas
1 min
Layered air defence system minimised scale of damage from Pakistan forces
THE INDIAN Armed Forces successfully repelled Pakistan's attacks owing to the layered envelope of its air defence (AD) systems, officials said on Monday during a tri-services special media briefing steered by Director General (DG) of Indian Air Force Air Marshal A K Bharti, DG of Military Operations (Army) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, and DG of Naval Operations Vice Admiral A N Pramod.
3 mins
Bank guard spends night at ATM kiosk in Uri despite heavy shelling
IN A POWERFUL display of commitment to duty, a bank security guard spent the entire night at an ATM kiosk in Jammu and Kashmir's border town of Uri to safeguard the cash, even amid heavy shelling from Pakistani troops.
1 min
What the Region's First Drone Warfare Taught Us
India-Pakistan military engagement came to a pause at 5 pm on May 10 following a telephonic talk between the directors general of military operations of the two countries, with a plan for the next round of talks.
3 mins
Carpe Diem: A Time for Post-Op Meds?
Lessons from 1971 tell us that India's strategic interests may not be identical to those of politicians. It's not a time for war cries, but for cold calculations
4 mins
Op Sindoor: Paradigm shift from candle lights to Brahmos
The horrible picture of Himanshi Narwal, married just a week back, sitting alone by the side of the dead body of her husband with his head smashed by a point-blank gunshot of Islamic terrorists at Pahalgam on April 22, went viral on the national and global media.
7 mins
Force remains on high alert: BSF
THE BSF on Monday said that soon after the government announced retribution for the April 22 Pahalgam attack by Pakistan-backed terrorists, the force remained in a state of high alert along the borders and was actively involved in 'Operation Sindoor'.
1 min
Road traffic injuries main cause of death: WHO
ROAD traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among young people aged 5 to 29, and continue to be a pressing public health concern in the South-East Asian Region, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday.
1 min
If a woman can fly Rafale, why fewer women allowed in JAG posts, asks SC
The Supreme Court on Monday wondered why, if a woman can fly the Rafale, the Army is not appointing women to the Judge Advocate General position.
1 min
32 Airports, Shut Due To Conflict, Reopen For Flight Operations Today
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday declared the resumption of flight operations in the 32 airports shut after Operation Sindoor.
1 min
NDA sweeps panchayat elections in Assam, Cong completely decimated
The BJP-led NDA swept the Assam panchayat elections, decimating opposition parties, particularly Congress, with counting of votes continuing for the second day amid tight security.
1 min
Ports Reopen, Markets Open, Gujarat Heaves Sigh of Relief
Gujarat breathes a little easier following the India-Pakistan ceasefire.
1 min
39 Bangladeshi Nationals Land in Police Net for Overstaying
The Haryana Police on Monday detained 39 Bangladeshi nationals, including 11 women and 14 children, for illegally residing in the Hansi area of Hisar district.
1 min
FADNAVIS TAKES STOCK OF MAHA SECURITY
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed Mumbai's security with top military officials and said Pakistan indulged in a proxy war because it cannot fight a direct war with India.
1 min
Shell-shocked border villagers return home
WITH the India-Pakistan ceasefire holding and no cross-border shelling in the last 24 hours, displaced residents of the border town of Uri have begun returning to their homes in the border area.
1 min
'Pak can't be trusted': Weary villagers in Punjab
A semblance of normalcy is returning to the border areas of Punjab after the ceasefire, with markets teeming with people on Monday.
1 min
Second bomb threat to SMS stadium, Jaipur markets to get emergency sirens
JAIPUR'S Sawai Mansingh Stadium received a bomb threat for the second time in four days and border villages in Rajasthan remained on high alert on Monday despite a pause in India-Pakistan conflict.
1 min
Mission D-3 shows results in tribal dists
Movement saving poor from falling into debt trap
2 mins
Nine women among 13 killed in C'garh accident
THIRTEEN people, including nine women, were killed and at least 12 injured when a truck carrying them collided with a trailer late Sunday night on the outskirts of Raipur.
1 min
Bangladesh officially bans Awami League
DHAKA
1 min
Kurdish militant group PKK ends lengthy armed struggle
THE Kurdish militant group PKK announced Monday that it is disbanding and renouncing armed conflict as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of hostilities.
1 min
Hamas Releases US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander
Gaza Strip
1 min
B'desh bans Awami League's activities
Bangladesh officially bans Awami League
2 mins
Airstrike Kills 22 at School in Myanmar
A Myanmar junta airstrike hit a school Monday, killing 22 people, including 20 children, in Ye-U district, witnesses said, despite a purported humanitarian cease-fire called to help the nation recover from a devastating earthquake.
1 min
Can United States President avoid Iran and Israel on Gulf trip?
ON his trip this week to the Middle East, US President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two other countries: Israel and Iran.
1 min
Kremlin Agrees to Peace Talks But Launches Decoy Drone Attacks on Kyiv
RUSSIA launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, after the Kremlin effectively rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than three-year war, but reiterated that it would take part in possible peace talks later this week without preconditions.
1 min
Will double balance-sheet, profit in next 5 years: Yes Bank CEO
AFTER years-long effort, Yes Bank has finally found an investor with Japanese financial powerhouse Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) buying 20% share in the bank.
2 mins
Xiaomi falls from top 5 spot in India's smartphone market
Smartphone market falls
1 min
Market rallies 4% on ceasefire, US-China deal
Sensex rises 2,975 pts to settle at 82,430, Nifty surges 917 points to close at 24,925
2 mins
US, China Reach Agreement, Cut Tariffs
The ice has been broken between the US and China as the two countries on Monday decided to sharply reduce tariffs on most of the goods for 90 days (starting May 14).
1 min
Xiaomi falls from top 5 spot in India's smartphone market
CHINESE mobile maker Xiaomi has experienced a significant decline in market share, falling out of the top five smartphone sellers in India during the January to March quarter of 2025.
1 min
Jaggi Brothers Resign From Gensol After Sebi Order
GENSOL Engineering promoters — Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi — have resigned from the company following market regulator Sebi's interim order last month.
1 min
Indian start-up ecosystem is maturing, GenAI sees funding
THE Indian start-up ecosystem is maturing with a huge amount of investments getting into deeptech & Gen AI space, and we have a lot of tailwinds in a country like India, said Kumara Raghavan, Head, Startups, AWS (Amazon Web Services) India and South Asia.
1 min
Trump Plans 80% Cut in US Drug Prices; India Exports May Face Heat
INDIA'S $7 billion pharma exports to the US could face a major setback as President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at slashing prescription drug prices in the United States by up to 80%.
1 min
China's Ant Group to Sell 4% Stake in Paytm; Floor Price at ₹810/share
CHINESE conglomerate Alibaba Group is all set to reduce its shareholding in Paytm parent company, One 97 Communications, on Tuesday.
1 min
A Legacy Beyond Test & Time
Virat's arrival into Indian cricket, especially their Test team, changed the contours of what was possible
3 mins
Lack of Kohli, Sharma a challenge for Sony
THE upcoming five-match away Test series against England offers Sony Sports, the Indian broadcaster, the rare chance of showcasing live cricket on its channels.
1 min
IPL to resume from May 17
THE BCCI on Monday announced the resumption of IPL 2025 with the tournament starting with Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru on May 17.
1 min
Virat, the pied piper of modern Indian cricket
DURING the second day of the fifth Test between India and Australia in Sydney earlier this year, when Jasprit Bumrah (the stand-in captain) had walked off the field, Virat Kohli took charge.
2 mins
Pujara recalls 'calm' times with Kohli
WHEN Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, though expected, there was a tinge of surprise. Despite murmurs in the last couple of days, his former Test teammate Cheteshwar Pujara seemed bewildered by such a sudden decision.
1 min
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