The New Indian Express Vijayawada - January 16, 2025

The New Indian Express Vijayawada - January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025
Exports Down for the Second Month in a Row in Dec '24
INDIA's merchandise exports contracted 1% year-on-year even as imports rose 4.9% in December 2024, government data released on Wednesday showed.
1 min
Rahul's claim of fighting Indian state draws BJP ire
A rather sharp attack by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks, drew heavy retaliatory fire from BJP's biggies.
1 min
Sue mastermind of Pannun plot, says top committee
A high-powered committee set up by the government in the wake of a botched operation to bump off Khalistani radical Gurupatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, recommended legal action against 'an individual' who masterminded the plot.
1 min
Tourist footfall soars at Kondaveedu Fort & Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary
THE Sankranti festive season has led to a surge in tourist visits to Kondaveedu Fort in Palnadu district, with daily footfall increasing from 100-200 to 4,000-4,500 visitors between January 11 and 15.
1 min
T'wood joins #PostNoEvil campaign of AP
Venkatesh and other celebrities post videos urging social media users to promote responsible online behaviour
1 min
Man kills wife suspecting her fidelity
A 44-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife suspecting her fidelity in Cumbham town, the Prakasam police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Sankranti Sambaralu Conclude on a Grand Note
THE Sankranti Sambaralu, organised by the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC), concluded on a vibrant note on Wednesday, celebrating Telugu culture and traditions.
1 min
7 Injured in 3 Separate Road Accidents in Prakasam
SEVEN people, including five pilgrims and two drivers, were injured in separate road accidents in Prakasam district within the last 24 hours.
1 min
SCR Gets New Principal Chief Ops Manager
K Padmaja assumed charge as Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOM) of South Central Railway (SCR) on Wednesday at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad.
1 min
Thousands of devotees witness Makara Jyoti at Ayyappa Devasthanam
THE Ayyappa Devasthanam saw a spiritually charged atmosphere on Tuesday as thousands of devotees gathered to witness the Makara Jyothi, organised by the Crane Religious Trust.
1 min
Woman assaulted after girl elopes with youth
IN a shocking incident, a woman was subjected to physical assault and her hair was forcibly cut in Munimadugu village, Penukonda mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district.
1 min
Two lakh witness celestial wedding at Srisailam
The Srisailam temple officials performed the Kalyanotsavam (wedding ceremony) of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy on Tuesday, coinciding with the Sankranti festival.
1 min
NH projects gain momentum in Guntur
Highway projects worth ₹2,499.98 crore set to boost connectivity and foster development
1 min
Bull-taming sport draws huge crowds to Chandragiri
THE bull-taming sport, Pasuvula Panduga, was held on Wednesday in Arepalli Rangampeta and neighbouring villages in the Chandragiri constituency of Tirupati district to mark the Kanuma harvest festival.
1 min
Kadapa Couple Kills Son for Spreading Rumors
A couple was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly killing their son, claiming that he was addicted to bad vices and spreading rumors about his mother.
1 min
Man sets dog & scooter on fire over mobile row
A shocking incident of cruelty has surfaced at Chemudugunta Panchayat in Venkatachalam mandal of Nellore district, where a man, Sk Farid, allegedly set a pet dog and a scooter on fire following a dispute over a damaged mobile phone.
1 min
WhatsApp Governance Launch on January 18
Describing the new initiative as a major tech leap, CM says people will be able to access 150 essential services
1 min
Plan to further strengthen TDP from booth level
TDP general secretary and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has unveiled plans to further strengthen the party from the grassroots level from February.
1 min
Anil Chandra Appointed as Vigilance Commissioner
THE State government has appointed retired IAS officer Anil Chandra Punetha as Vigilance Commissioner.
1 min
Manoj Allowed into MBU After Row; Meets Lokesh
TENSION prevailed at Mohan Babu University (MBU) on Wednesday evening when actor Manchu Manoj was denied entry into the campus by police.
1 min
Graduate MLC poll set to witness a tough contest
KEEN to increase its strength in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, the NDA has intensified efforts to win the Krishna-Guntur Graduates' Constituency MLC election.
1 min
Skill development case: Apex court dismisses plea to cancel Naidu's bail
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the appeal of the Andhra Pradesh government filed during the previous YSRCP regime, seeking cancellation of bail granted to TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu in the AP State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) scam case.
1 min
SC Rejects KTR's Quash Petition in Formula-E Case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) alleging misuse of funds in the conducting of Formula-E race in Hyderabad in 2023.
1 min
TG to Oppose Banakacherla Project
CM directs irrigation officials to write to Jal Shakti Minister & AP CM expressing objections
2 mins
Siddu 'buys time' on caste census report
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah, who was keen on taking up the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, often referred to as the Caste Census, at Thursday's cabinet meeting, now seems to be not so sure.
1 min
The Other Wars We Are Failing To Notice
EVER before have there been so many armed conflicts across the globe.
3 mins
THE BRIDGES INDIA NEEDS TO THE EAST
India can invigorate its engagement with East Asia through the shared cultural traditions of Buddhism and the epics. To do that effectively, linguistic links will be essential
4 mins
SC seeks Dallewal's med report from Punjab
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government for detailed medical reports and latest vitals of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for an independent assessment of his medical condition by AIIMS, Delhi.
1 min
Centre's reply sought over Cong appeal
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) on Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging certain amendments made to the Conduct of the Election Rules of 1961.
1 min
3 Combat Platforms Added to Navy Power
PM Narendra Modi says it is for the first time that the tri-commissioning of a destroyer, frigate and submarine done
2 mins
Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Faulty Remarks
META India tendered an apology on Wednesday for company CEO Mark Zuckerberg's erroneous remarks about the outcome of the Indian general election 2024.
1 min
Delhi liquor scam: ED gets MHA nod to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia
AMID the high-stake Delhi election campaign, the Centre has given its nod to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute top leaders of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for their alleged involvement in laundering proceeds of crime linked to the liquor scam case.
1 min
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 to be held from Feb 15-24, participants to visit Kumbh
THE third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS), which celebrates the age-old bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will be held from February 15 to 24, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday.
1 min
In a first after Hasina's fall as PM, India-Bangladesh talks to begin on Feb 16
DG-level meeting
1 min
CUET-UG Exam in Computer-Based Mode in May, Result in June: Kumar
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2025 exam in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format in May, and the results may be announced in the first week of June, said University Grants Commission Chairman Prof M Jagadesh Kumar.
1 min
Bombay HC panel to phase out petrol cars
AIR QUALITY
1 min
BJP Does Caste Arithmetic in Milkipur Bypoll
MILKIPUR by-election is set to be a direct battle of nerves between the ruling BJP and Samajwadi Party.
1 min
MP BJP leader rapes, blackmails politician; held
A 20-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior after she refused to marry a man chosen by them even as police officials were present in the house during the incident.
2 mins
7-Day ED Custody for Ex-Excise Minister in C'garh Liquor Scam
A special PMLA court in Raipur on Wednesday remanded six-time Congress MLA and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for seven days in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam.
1 min
Future Tense for INDIA Bloc, Predicts Mayawati
Claims all allies of Oppn grouping have gathered for self-interest
2 mins
IIT Baba in search of Sanatan in Maha Kumbh
HE compares himself with Farhan Qureshi, played by R Madhavan in the 2009 Bollywood hit 3 Idiots, as he claims that he left engineering to follow his passion for photography.
2 mins
Govt approves ₹1.6K cr package for Joshimath land submergence victims
THE Centre has sanctioned ₹1,640 crore for rehabilitation in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, where land subsidence displaced over 1,000 residents in early 2023.
1 min
Shah Lauds Modi, Says He Brought Water to Parched North Gujarat
HOME Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effectively addressing the acute water shortage issue during his tenure as the chief minister of Gujarat.
1 min
Los Angeles on edge as wind speed picks up
MILLIONS of Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region on Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
1 min
Russian Missiles Target Ukraine's Energy Sites
RUSSIA launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities at dawn on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.
1 min
Yoon held after 5-hr standoff
Investigators bypass bus barricades, cut barbed wire, scale walls before prez gave up
1 min
Meta to lay off more than 3,500 employees
META, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is planning to cut 5% of total staff this year by terminating staff based on performance and hiring new workers to replace them.
1 min
Zepto triples annual GOV to $3 billion
Quick commerce platform Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha on Wednesday said that the company has achieved $3 billion in annualised gross order value (GOV).
1 min
Kalyan Jewellers shares under bear grip; fall 30% in 2 weeks
DESPITE reporting a healthy outlook and strong business update for the recently concluded December quarter (Q3FY25), shares of Kalyan Jewellers, one of India's largest Jewellery firms, have come under a severe bearish grip.
1 min
TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed reducing broadband connection rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.
1 min
EVs will be in focus at Auto Expo
Over 25 car and two-wheeler OEMs are participating in the expo, which will begin from Friday
1 min
Kirloskar family feud may prolong as group firm challenges Sebi order
The decades-old feud in the Kirloskar family is set to take longer as Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has challenged the Sebi order asking it to disclose the details of the family settlement at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which will begin hearing the case from January 16.
1 min
Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP
AHEAD of its planned demerger into two separate entities and their subsequent listing, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has finalised a capital raising plan of $500 million through a combination of preferential issuance and qualified institutional placement of shares.
1 min
Joburg Super Kings beat Durban Super Giants
JOBURG Super Kings got the better of Durban's Super Giants by 28 runs in their SA20 encounter in Durban on Tuesday.
1 min
Coach Irwansyah good for India, says Christie
JONATAN Christie was clearly operating at his will on Wednesday. The Indonesian singles shuttler was meticulous. Be it in front of the net or near the back line, he was bossing in every nook and corner of the court. Wang Tzu Wei, his Round of 32 opponent, was the one on the receiving end.
1 min
Lesson in defeat for shuttler duo
Malvika & Priyanshu, shuttlers with aspirations, show plenty of grit against high-quality rivals
2 mins
More Major History For Djokovic Down Under
NOVAK Djokovic celebrated a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
1 min
Karnataka Enter Vijay Hazare Final
Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran produced a masterclass in tackling spinners on a tough pitch, as their fifties facilitated Karnataka's entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a five-wicket victory over Haryana here on Wednesday.
1 min
Record-shattering day in Rajkot for India women
IT was yet another day of shattering records in Rajkot as India women beat Ireland in the third and final ODI to win the series 3-0 on Wednesday.
1 min
Of shedding fear of failure and helping youngsters
DECEMBER 11, 2024 remains an unforgettable day for Arundhati Reddy. After waiting for her chance in the first two games, the all-rounder took the field for India on a hot day at the WACA in Perth against Australia in the third and final ODI.
2 mins
Day of draws: Liverpool at Forest; City, Chelsea held
LIVERPOOL will be glad to see the back of Nottingham Forest. Two games against the big surprise of the Premier League season have yielded just one point for the leaders after their 1-1 draw at Forest's rocking City Ground on Tuesday.
1 min
HOLISTIC HOLIDAYS IN THE WILD
LUXURY travel is evolving to offer more than just indulgence, with resorts now combining wellness, curated comfort and safari experiences in the heart of nature.
3 mins
Two Of Kerala's Beaches Bag Blue Flag Certification
This achievement demonstrates God's Own Country's continued dedication to promoting responsible and inclusive tourism.
2 mins
Kashmir Inaugurates Its Most Awaited All-Weather Tunnel
With this infrastructure in place, Sonmarg is set to become an attractive year-round travel destination, welcoming tourists eager to explore its natural beauty throughout the entire year.
1 min
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