The New Indian Express Vijayawada - March 13, 2025

The New Indian Express Vijayawada - March 13, 2025

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March 13, 2025
Retail inflation below 4% for 1st time in 6 months
At 3.61% in February, low CPI inflation raises hopes for another rate cut by RBI next month
1 min
Train hijack drama over, 21 passengers killed, says Pak army
PAKISTAN military operation to rescue hostages from a train hijacked by terrorists ended on Wednesday with all hostages recovered, Dawn reported.
1 min
SAGAR grows into a MAHASAGAR vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched MAHASAGAR, a vision for security and growth for the Global South, as India and Mauritius strengthened their strategic partnership amid China's growing influence in the region in Mauritius on Wednesday.
1 min
HC: Don't let Tirumala become a concrete jungle
EXPRESSING serious concern over the increasing construction activity in Tirumala, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday made it clear that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) should exercise utmost caution regarding the new structures on the hill shrine.
1 min
Schedule for ICET and EAPCET out
THE Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the examination dates for Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025, Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (APEAPCET) 2025, and Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (APECET) 2025.
1 min
Inquiry Notice Reissued to Ex-CID DIG
The Prakasam police have reissued a notice to former AP CID DIG M Sunil Kumar Nayak, currently serving in Bihar, directing him to appear for an inquiry at the SP office in Ongole on March 14 regarding the custodial torture case of Deputy Speaker K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju.
1 min
ADC to enhance greenery on Seed Access Road
AMARAVATI Development Corporation (ADC) Chairperson and Managing Director D Lakshmi Parthasarathy has directed officials to enhance greenery along Seed Access Road, Amaravati's primary gateway, to reflect natural splendour.
1 min
Hotels told to install mesh filters to curb drain waste
GUNTUR Municipal Corporation (GMC) Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu has directed hotels to install mesh filters in waste outlets to prevent drain blockages, warning of strict action for non-compliance.
1 min
Palnadu ryots urged to adopt natural farming
THE upcoming Kharif season in Palnadu district will focus on natural farming, with officials promoting the Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) method.
1 min
Govt to fund unfinished housing projs
THE State government will provide additional financial assistance to complete 16,085 pending houses sanctioned between 2019 and 2024 for SC, ST, and BC beneficiaries, District Collector J Venkata Murali announced.
1 min
Strict Vigilance for Class 10 Exams
Sec 144 to be imposed at exam centres; 156 flying squads, 682 sitting squads constituted
1 min
TTD Kalyanotsavam preps reviewed
Officials reviewed preparations for the Srinivasa Kalyanotsavam, scheduled for March 15 at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple premises in Venkata Palem, Tulluru mandal, during a high-level meeting on Wednesday.
1 min
Illegal spiritual structures demolished
FOREST department and police officials have demolished unauthorised structures at Sri Avadhuta Kashinayana Jyoti Kshetram, a prominent spiritual site in the Nallamala forest, due to the absence of necessary approvals.
1 min
Police Foil Robbery Attempt After 3-Hour Op
Six-member gang storms into businessman's house in Chittoor; cops nab five after launching a counteroffensive
1 min
Govt plans to provide 135 ltr drinking water per head daily
MUNICIPAL Minister P Narayana announced plans to provide 135 litres of drinking water per person daily across the State.
1 min
Polavaram: Allocation of ₹5k cr hailed
WATER Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu credited the rapid progress of the Polavaram Project to the NDA's 'double-engine' government, both at the Centre and in the State.
1 min
Jagan says YSRCP is voice of voiceless, slams govt over pending dues
YSRCP president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy reaffirmed the party's commitment to being the 'voice of the voiceless' during its Formation Day celebrations at the party office on Wednesday.
1 min
CRZ norms: Firm of MP's daughter to face action
THE High Court, taking serious note of CRZ norm violations by a company owned by Penaka Neha Reddy, daughter of former MP V Vijayasai Reddy, ordered the AP Coastal Zone Management Authority (APCRZMA) to file a police complaint for criminal proceedings.
1 min
Women's Rights and Safety Our Top Priority
ASSERTING that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has been at the forefront of women's empowerment, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu credited party founder and former chief minister NT Rama Rao for granting women equal property rights.
3 mins
All set for JSP plenary 'Jaya Ketanam' tomorrow
THE Jana Sena Party (JSP) is set to mark its 12th Foundation Day with a massive plenary at Chitrada village in Pithapuram Assembly constituency on Friday.
1 min
The Import of Iron Age Discoveries in Tamil Nadu
He recent archaeological revelations from Sivagalai in Tamil Nadu have sent ripples across historical and scientific communities.
3 mins
Trump Transactions Spell Trouble for Transatlantic Pacts
The bullying of Zelenskyy flies in the face of decades-old alliances between the US and Europe. A quick history tour shows what their unravelling might mean for the world
4 mins
Budget allocation to health ministry continues to fall
A parliamentary panel has noted that despite the National Health Policy's target of increasing government health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025, the allocation to the health sector, particularly to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has not gone up.
1 min
Firm up norms before announcement to skip delays
Highlighting the delay in finalisation and necessary approvals for implementation of various schemes, the standing committee on Housing and Urban affairs has recommended that the ministry should complete paperwork and guidelines for any scheme in consultation with stakeholders before any budget announcement.
1 min
Oilfields Amendment Bill gets House approval
THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday cleared the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations.
1 min
Over 2.6K Bangladeshi nationals apprehended in 13 months: MoS to RS
The government on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that the border guarding force BSF has apprehended 2,601 Bangladeshi nationals who attempted to enter the Indian side from along the frontiers in the last 13 months beginning January 1, 2024.
1 min
MoD inks pacts with BEL for procurement contract of radar at cost of ₹2.9K cr
Bolstering capability
1 min
Reduction of seats will be against principle of federal structure: CPM
THE Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Wednesday sought a consensus on the issue of delimitation, stressing that the exercise based on the current population would result in a decline of political representation of southern states in Parliament.
1 min
IAF chief bats for quick upgrade in capability to check security hurdles
CHIEF of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape.
1 min
Omar-led govt launches bids for 305 liquor shops
AS the demand for banning sale and consumption of liquor is growing and legislators have moved the Private Members Bill on banning liquor in J&K Assembly, the Jammu and Kashmir government has launched bids for 305 liquor shops in the Union Territory.
1 min
Woman killed for refusing to hand over Maiya aid
A woman in Jharkhand's Garhwa has allegedly been killed by her in-laws over her refusal to hand over the financial aid she received under the Maiya Samman Yojana to them.
1 min
₹4.2L cr Budget Bets Big on Ladli Behna Yojana
MADHYA Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda on Wednesday presented a ₹4.21 lakh crore-plus budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
2 mins
No more 10-km run as J'khand tweaks rules for recruitment of excise cops
LESS than a year after over 13 candidates died in the excise constable recruitment drive in Jharkhand while attempting to clear the physical test required for selection, the state has decided to relax the rules.
1 min
'Feminist' Rabri takes 'bhaang' potshots at Nitish in Assembly
ALLEGATIONS and counter-allegations flew thick and fast in the Bihar legislative council on Wednesday, as CM Nitish Kumar and his predecessor, Rabri Devi, who is also the Leader of the Opposition, exchanged heated words over developmental works undertaken during their respective regimes.
1 min
Maha amends birth, death registration laws to curb fake certificates
The Maharashtra government has introduced stricter rules by amending laws to curb fake registration of births and deaths by foreign nationals, state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said in the assembly on Wednesday.
1 min
ASI Asked to Whitewash Sambhal Mosque in a Week
HC asks mosque committee to reimburse cost within seven days
1 min
Ola Electric Sees Auto Segment's Breakeven in Q1
OLA ELECTRIC MOBILITY LTD said on Wednesday it has concluded its company-wide cost-reduction initiative, the 'Network Transformation and Opex Reduction Programme,' which will help its automotive segment to achieve EBITDA breakeven in Q1FY26.
1 min
RBI asks for forex derivative info from banks
Banking regulator is examining derivatives exposures of private and state-run banks which have large forex derivatives
2 mins
Riyadh Air eyes partnership with Air India and IndiGo
TONY DOUGLAS, CEO of the soon-to-be-launched Riyadh Air, is exploring partnerships with home-grown airlines — Air India and IndiGo — as the new Saudi Arabian carrier seeks to establish a strong presence in the Indian market, particularly in the India-Saudi sector.
1 min
India to have 1 mn start-ups by 2035: Nandan Nilekani
WITH many unicorns flipping back to India, by 2035 India will be the most preferred IPO market globally, said Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
1 min
JLR May Shelve EV Production Plans From TN Plant
Tata Motors said on Wednesday that the specific models and production timelines at its upcoming Tamil Nadu plant will be aligned with the broader strategies and market requirements of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
1 min
Pact with telcos may expedite Starlink's India entry process
The Indian government may soon grant a licence to Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its satellite communication services in India, following a partnership with the country's leading telecom service providers, as per industry analysts.
1 min
Singapore state-run Temasek acquires 10% stake in Haldiram's for ₹8,000 cr
SINGAPORE'S state-owned investment firm Temasek has signed a deal to acquire approximately 10% of Haldiram Snacks Foods Private Limited (HSFPL) for over ₹8,000 crore (around $1 bn), according to sources familiar with the development.
1 min
SIP Inflows Drop to 3-Month Low of ₹25,999 Cr in Feb on Market Sell-Off
FOR the second month in a row, the monthly inflows into systematic investment plans (SIPs) has fallen to ₹25,999 crore in February as the market selloff intensified, pulling down all sub segments.
1 min
Hyderabad FC Hold Kerala to 1-1 Draw in ISL
HYDERABAD FC held Kerala Blasters FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday.
1 min
Deepak eyes int'l career relaunch with Asian C'ships qualification
BETWEEN August and September 2019, wrestler Deepak Punia's stock hit the roof.
2 mins
Hardik of things: India's balance manufacturer
Numbers might not reflect, but Pandya was key to India's CT success
2 mins
Reds pay the penalty in thrilling pre-quarters
PARIS Saint-Germain held their nerve to beat Liverpool 4-1 on penalties and reach the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday after their tie finished one-apiece on aggregate, while Bayern Munich saw off Bayer Leverkusen to complete a 5-0 win over both legs.
1 min
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