Maharshi Bhagiratha statue unveiled

A statue of Maharshi Bhagiratha was unveiled in Gajuwaka constituency in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

1 min

JSP Leaders Booked Under ST/SC Case

VIZIANAGARAM rural police have registered cases against two Janasena Party leaders from the Gajapathinagaram Assembly constituency under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

1 min

Writers Academy Organises Dasari Jayanti

MARKING the birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao, the Writers Academy Visakhapatnam hosted a commemorative event on Sunday, celebrating Dasari Jayanti and unveiling a book on veteran journalist Manikonda Chalapathi Rao.

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Ex-gratia extended to families of Simhachalam wall collapse victims

Ex-gratia cheques were handed over to the families of three victims from the Bheemili constituency who tragically lost their lives in the recent wall collapse at Simhachalam during the Chandanotsavam festival.

1 min

Railway Cops Crackdown on Ganja Smuggling

Spl teams conduct thorough checks on luggage to identify & track individuals suspected of carrying ganja illegally

1 min

Befitting reply to those who hurt India: Rajnath

Air Chief Marshal meets Modi amid rising cross-border tensions

1 min

Need partners, not preachers: EAM tells EU

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Europe to show greater sensitivity and mutuality of interest if it wants deeper ties with India, saying New Delhi is looking for \"partners, not preachers.\"

1 min

Cong asks state units to up ante on caste census

STEPPING up pressure on the Union government to conduct the caste census as announced by the Union cabinet recently, the Congress asked its state units on Sunday to highlight the BJP's resistance to 'caste enumeration' in the past and Rahul Gandhi's consistent efforts in pushing for it.

1 min

Befitting reply to those who hurt India: Rajnath

Air Chief Marshal meets Modi amid rising cross-border tensions

1 min

Need partners, not preachers: EAM tells EU

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Europe to show greater sensitivity and mutuality of interest if it wants deeper ties with India, saying New Delhi is looking for \"partners, not preachers.\"

1 min

Houthis attack Israel's main airport with hypersonic missile

A missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at Israel's main international airport on Sunday.

1 min

Cong asks state units to up ante on caste census

STEPPING up pressure on the Union government to conduct the caste census as announced by the Union cabinet recently, the Congress asked its state units on Sunday to highlight the BJP's resistance to 'caste enumeration' in the past and Rahul Gandhi's consistent efforts in pushing for it.

1 min

10 Arrested in Chopper Damage Case

TEN persons were arrested for destroying the windshield of the helicopter when former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy visited Papireddypalli in Ramagiri mandal to console the family of a slain YSRCP activist.

1 min

Govt Misusing Police for Vendetta, Alleges YSRCP

THE YSRCP accused the TDP-led NDA government of misusing police to file false cases, and arrest its activists to deflect the people's attention from its failure to ensure security for former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

1 min

VSP trade unions to go on 24-hr strike on May 20

THE joint forum of all trade unions at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) has issued a formal strike notice to the Chairperson and Managing Director of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), proposing to go on a 24-hour strike beginning at 6 am on May 20.

1 min

Lost glory of Amaravati will be restored soon: CM

Reiterates commitment to implementing Super Six poll promises

2 mins

YSRCP will continue fight against Waqf Act till it is repealed: Avinash

YSRCP MP YS Avinash Reddy has asserted that the party will continue its fight against the Waqf (Amendment) Act till it is repealed.

1 min

CM urged to stop house demolitions in Undi

THE CPM appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to stop the demolition of poor people's houses and small shops in Undi constituency, which was allegedly ordered by local MLA and Deputy Assembly Speaker K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju.

1 min

Power supply in rain affected areas restored swiftly with no disruptions

THE Energy Department, through its power utilities, has taken measures to restore electricity across regions hit by heavy gales and unseasonal rain.

1 min

Over 70k Students Appear for NEET UG in State

THE National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET UG) 2025 was conducted smoothly across the State on Sunday, with over 70,000 candidates writing the examination at designated centres in all 26 districts.

1 min

10 Arrested in Chopper Damage Case

TEN persons were arrested for destroying the windshield of the helicopter when former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy visited Papireddypalli in Ramagiri mandal to console the family of a slain YSRCP activist.

1 min

Govt Misusing Police for Vendetta, Alleges YSRCP

THE YSRCP accused the TDP-led NDA government of misusing police to file false cases, and arrest its activists to deflect the people's attention from its failure to ensure security for former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

1 min

VSP trade unions to go on 24-hr strike on May 20

THE joint forum of all trade unions at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) has issued a formal strike notice to the Chairperson and Managing Director of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), proposing to go on a 24-hour strike beginning at 6 am on May 20.

1 min

Lost glory of Amaravati will be restored soon: CM

Reiterates commitment to implementing Super Six poll promises

2 mins

YSRCP will continue fight against Waqf Act till it is repealed: Avinash

YSRCP MP YS Avinash Reddy has asserted that the party will continue its fight against the Waqf (Amendment) Act till it is repealed.

1 min

CM Urged to Stop House Demolitions in Undi

THE CPM appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to stop the demolition of poor people's houses and small shops in Undi constituency, which was allegedly ordered by local MLA and Deputy Assembly Speaker K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju.

1 min

Power supply in rain affected areas restored swiftly with no disruptions

THE Energy Department, through its power utilities, has taken measures to restore electricity across regions hit by heavy gales and unseasonal rain.

1 min

Over 70k Students Appear for NEET UG in State

THE National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET UG) 2025 was conducted smoothly across the State on Sunday, with over 70,000 candidates writing the examination at designated centres in all 26 districts.

1 min

YouTuber Anvesh booked for defamatory content on DGP

THE Cyberabad Cyber Crime police have registered a suo motu case against YouTuber Anvesh, popularly known as Naa Anveshana, and his YouTube channel Prapancha Yatrikudu, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Telangana DGP Jitender and other senior officials in a video posted online.

1 min

AP seeks return of Amaravati artefacts

As Andhra Pradesh revives its plans for a world-class capital at Amaravati, the state is also setting its sights on reclaiming a rich cultural heritage scattered across the globe.

1 min

B'luru cops may summon Sonu Nigam for questioning

A day after an FIR was registered against singer Sonu Nigam for allegedly insulting Kannadigas, the police are now likely to issue a notice summoning him to appear before the investigation officer (IO) for questioning.

1 min

Bandi slams CM, KCR's soft view on Maoists

Is it appropriate to view the Maoists carrying guns and killing innocent people & tribals as a social issue?: Minister

2 mins

26,214 Couples Tie Knot at TTD Kalyana Vedika Since 2016

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has successfully facilitated 26,214 free weddings at the Kalyana Vedika in Tirumala since April 25, 2016, offering financial and logistical support to deserving and economically weaker Hindu families.

1 min

YouTuber Anvesh booked for defamatory content on DGP

THE Cyberabad Cyber Crime police have registered a suo motu case against YouTuber Anvesh, popularly known as Naa Anveshana, and his YouTube channel Prapancha Yatrikudu, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Telangana DGP Jitender and other senior officials in a video posted online.

1 min

AP seeks return of Amaravati artefacts

As Andhra Pradesh revives its plans for a world-class capital at Amaravati, the state is also setting its sights on reclaiming a rich cultural heritage scattered across the globe.

1 min

B'luru cops may summon Sonu Nigam for questioning

A day after an FIR was registered against singer Sonu Nigam for allegedly insulting Kannadigas, the police are now likely to issue a notice summoning him to appear before the investigation officer (IO) for questioning.

1 min

Bandi slams CM, KCR's soft view on Maoists

Is it appropriate to view the Maoists carrying guns and killing innocent people & tribals as a social issue?: Minister

2 mins

26,214 Couples Tie Knot at TTD Kalyana Vedika Since 2016

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has successfully facilitated 26,214 free weddings at the Kalyana Vedika in Tirumala since April 25, 2016, offering financial and logistical support to deserving and economically weaker Hindu families.

1 min

The Force That Can Bind Us

This week I would like to recall instances I have observed or heard of about how love and peace can be expressed through cultural gestures—love for God, for Nature, for each other as Earth's children.

4 mins

The Paradox of Ushering in Mandal 2.0

BJP's volte face on caste census surprised many within the party, too. It remains to be seen how the party communicates the significance of its action down the line

4 mins

The Force That Can Bind Us

This week I would like to recall instances I have observed or heard of about how love and peace can be expressed through cultural gestures—love for God, for Nature, for each other as Earth's children.

4 mins

The Paradox Of Ushering In Mandal 2.0

BJP's volte face on caste census surprised many within the party, too. It remains to be seen how the party communicates the significance of its action down the line

4 mins

AI Temporarily Terminates Ops to Tel Aviv

AIR India on Sunday announced a temporary termination of all its operations to and from Tel Aviv till May 6.

1 min

Take onus for Cong past mistakes, says Rahul on Sikh riots

CLARIFYING his position on Congress's role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that he was more than happy to take \"responsibility for the wrongs the party has committed\" in its history, though a lot of the \"mistakes\" happened when he was not there.

1 min

CPM Chalks Out Plan for Expansion in States, to Focus on LF Governance

WITH new leadership in place, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has outlined a comprehensive programme to maintain its influence and expand its support base across various states.

1 min

SC Reconstitutes Bench to Hear Pleas on ED Powers

Court to Decide if its 2022 Verdict on Agency Needs Reconsideration

2 mins

Social justice to be key plank in BJP outreach campaign on caste census

\"Hollow claim\"

2 mins

Non-starter: Centre's new legal shield for health workers after Kolkata rape

THE Centre had proposed a model state law to protect healthcare workers following the nationwide protests after the rape and murder of a trainee postgraduate student in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata.

1 min

China's Indo-Pacific role to figure in Rajnath's talks with Japanese counterpart

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Gen Nakatani, on Monday to discuss ways to further deepen bilateral defence cooperation.

1 min

AI Temporarily Terminates Ops to Tel Aviv

AIR India on Sunday announced a temporary termination of all its operations to and from Tel Aviv till May 6.

1 min

Take onus for Cong past mistakes, says Rahul on Sikh riots

CLARIFYING his position on Congress's role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that he was more than happy to take \"responsibility for the wrongs the party has committed\" in its history, though a lot of the \"mistakes\" happened when he was not there.

1 min

CPM Chalks Out Plan for Expansion in States, to Focus on LF Governance

WITH new leadership in place, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has outlined a comprehensive programme to maintain its influence and expand its support base across various states.

1 min

SC Reconstitutes Bench to Hear Pleas on ED Powers

Court to Decide if its 2022 Verdict on Agency Needs Reconsideration

2 mins

Social justice to be key plank in BJP outreach campaign on caste census

\"Hollow claim\"

2 mins

Non-starter: Centre's new legal shield for health workers after Kolkata rape

THE Centre had proposed a model state law to protect healthcare workers following the nationwide protests after the rape and murder of a trainee postgraduate student in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata.

1 min

China's Indo-Pacific role to figure in Rajnath's talks with Japanese counterpart

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Gen Nakatani, on Monday to discuss ways to further deepen bilateral defence cooperation.

1 min

3 Killed, 2 Injured as Govt Hospital Balcony Collapses

The roof of the corridor on the third floor of B-Block at the Medicine Ward of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital (MGMMCH) in Jamshedpur collapsed, with debris from the crash splitting the roof of the second floor and descending to the first floor.

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Had apprised HQ about marriage to Pak woman, says dismissed jawan

A day after being dismissed from service for allegedly concealing his marriage with a Pakistani woman, CRPF jawan Munir Ahmed on Sunday said he married his cousin nearly a month after getting permission from the force's headquarters in May last year.

1 min

Military action need of the hour: Ex-J&K police chiefs

WITH India mulling options after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, two former J&K police chiefs have said military action now is a compulsion for India and that the action must be bigger than surgical or Balakote strikes to eliminate Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

1 min

‘Not a single room is booked’: Gulmarg and Sonamarg hoteliers rue

THE April 22 Pahalgam terror attack has brought chaos upon far too many lives — even upon those who live to tell the tale.

1 min

AI to make India a global creative powerhouse: Govt

WITH effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), India is poised to emerge as a Global Creative Powerhouse and hub, according to a media report presented by Union Minister of State L Murugan at the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES).

1 min

16 Middle-Aged, Elderly Men Forced Into Bonded Labour Rescued After Years

At least 16 men from across the country, held captive and forced into bonded labour by \"powerful individuals\", have been freed by the authorities in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh.

1 min

Joint manifesto, campaign in INDIA bloc's Bihar poll plan

THE INDIA bloc leaders held a third meeting in Patna on Sunday to formulate a strategy for better coordination among its six constituents at the state, block and district levels ahead of the Bihar assembly elections scheduled later this year.

1 min

'Gun salute' in memory of victims in Manipur prompts probe, FIR lodged

THE Manipur Police has registered an FIR in connection with an alleged \"gun salute\" incident in Saikul area of Kangpokpi district.

1 min

3 Killed, 2 Injured as Govt Hospital Balcony Collapses

The roof of the corridor on the third floor of B-Block at the Medicine Ward of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital (MGMMCH) in Jamshedpur collapsed, with debris from the crash splitting the roof of the second floor and descending to the first floor.

1 min

Had apprised HQ about marriage to Pak woman, says dismissed jawan

A day after being dismissed from service for allegedly concealing his marriage with a Pakistani woman, CRPF jawan Munir Ahmed on Sunday said he married his cousin nearly a month after getting permission from the force's headquarters in May last year.

1 min

Military action need of the hour: Ex-J&K police chiefs

WITH India mulling options after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, two former J&K police chiefs have said military action now is a compulsion for India and that the action must be bigger than surgical or Balakote strikes to eliminate Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

1 min

‘Not a single room is booked’: Gulmarg and Sonamarg hoteliers rue

THE April 22 Pahalgam terror attack has brought chaos upon far too many lives — even upon those who live to tell the tale.

1 min

AI to make India a global creative powerhouse: Govt

WITH effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), India is poised to emerge as a Global Creative Powerhouse and hub, according to a media report presented by Union Minister of State L Murugan at the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES).

1 min

16 Middle-Aged, Elderly Men Forced Into Bonded Labour Rescued After Years

At least 16 men from across the country, held captive and forced into bonded labour by \"powerful individuals\", have been freed by the authorities in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh.

1 min

Joint manifesto, campaign in INDIA bloc's Bihar poll plan

THE INDIA bloc leaders held a third meeting in Patna on Sunday to formulate a strategy for better coordination among its six constituents at the state, block and district levels ahead of the Bihar assembly elections scheduled later this year.

1 min

'Gun salute' in memory of victims in Manipur prompts probe, FIR lodged

THE Manipur Police has registered an FIR in connection with an alleged \"gun salute\" incident in Saikul area of Kangpokpi district.

1 min

Oz's Re-elected PM Says Voters Chose Unity Over Division

AUSTRALIA's re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday was greeted by well-wishers at a Sydney café and said the country had voted for unity over division.

1 min

Japan and China Accuse Each Other of Airspace Breach

TOKYO and Beijing exchanged diplomatic protests, each accusing the other of \"violating\" national airspace, after a Chinese helicopter and coast guard vessels faced off with a Japanese aircraft around disputed islands.

1 min

Hope there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine: Putin

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has said that the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine had not arisen and that he hopes it will not.

1 min

Trump to meet six Gulf leaders in Riyadh to boost political, economic ties

US President Donald Trump is due to meet the heads of state of six Gulf countries while on a visit to Riyadh later this month, a source close to the Saudi government told AFP on Sunday.

1 min

UK police arrest several Iranian men on suspicion of hatching terror plot

BRITISH counterterrorism officers arrested several Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, the Metropolitan Police force said Sunday.

1 min

Israel Pledges to Retaliate Against Yemen's Houthis Over Airport Attack

Prime Minister Netanyahu Says It Will Not Happen in One Bang, But There Will Be Many Bangs

1 min

Oz's re-elected PM says voters chose unity over division

AUSTRALIA's re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday was greeted by well-wishers at a Sydney café and said the country had voted for unity over division.

1 min

Japan and China Accuse Each Other of Airspace Breach

TOKYO and Beijing exchanged diplomatic protests, each accusing the other of \"violating\" national airspace, after a Chinese helicopter and coast guard vessels faced off with a Japanese aircraft around disputed islands.

1 min

Hope there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine: Putin

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has said that the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine had not arisen and that he hopes it will not.

1 min

Trump to meet six Gulf leaders in Riyadh to boost political, economic ties

US President Donald Trump is due to meet the heads of state of six Gulf countries while on a visit to Riyadh later this month, a source close to the Saudi government told AFP on Sunday.

1 min

UK police arrest several Iranian men on suspicion of hatching terror plot

BRITISH counterterrorism officers arrested several Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, the Metropolitan Police force said Sunday.

1 min

Israel pledges to retaliate against Yemen's Houthis over airport attack

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed a multi-phased response to Yemen's Houthis after the rebels struck the area of Israel's main airport, wounding six people and prompting several major airlines to suspend flights.

1 min

Govt Abruptly Terminates IMF ED's Services

The government has terminated services of K V Subramanian as the executive director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) six months ahead of his three-year tenure.

1 min

Fill the Income-Expenditure Gap

Whether there will be an income-expenditure gap in retirement depends on several factors, including your current income, lifestyle, savings, investments, inflation, and post-retirement expenses.

1 min

Risk is Relative, But Caution is Universal

ELL in May and go away' is an old stock market adage.

2 mins

Rent-a-bank-account scam: How it works?

FINANCIAL fraudsters/cyber criminals are donning a new cap now, as regulators and law enforcers have been able to control most of their traditionally proven modes of frauds such as phishing and stealing pin numbers/passwords, among other tricks.

2 mins

Lower NPAs buoy Indian Overseas Bank net profit 30% to ₹1,051 crore

STATE-RUN lender Indian Overseas Bank has reported a 30% jump in net income at ₹1,051 crore in the March quarter, buoyed by a decline in bad loans and a rise in interest income.

1 min

Grant Thornton, BDO Giving Big 4 a Run for Their Money

Long dominated by the Big 4s—EY, KPMG, Deloitte, and PwC—the Indian audit space is seeing a shift with firms like Grant Thornton (GT) and BDO rapidly expanding their market share in terms of the number of companies they audit.

1 min

Govt Abruptly Terminates IMF ED's Services

The government has terminated services of K V Subramanian as the executive director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) six months ahead of his three-year tenure.

1 min

Fill the Income-Expenditure Gap

Whether there will be an income-expenditure gap in retirement depends on several factors, including your current income, lifestyle, savings, investments, inflation, and post-retirement expenses.

1 min

Risk is Relative, But Caution is Universal

ELL in May and go away' is an old stock market adage.

2 mins

Rent-a-Bank-account scam: How it works?

Scammers are now targeting social media users, who once trapped can lose control of bank accounts

2 mins

Lower NPAs buoy Indian Overseas Bank net profit 30% to ₹1,051 crore

STATE-RUN lender Indian Overseas Bank has reported a 30% jump in net income at ₹1,051 crore in the March quarter, buoyed by a decline in bad loans and a rise in interest income.

1 min

Team above all, Punjab's ethos

WHEN the penultimate over of the Punjab Kings innings began at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, Prabhsimran Singh had entered the 90s, having taken apart every bowler of the Lucknow Super Giants unit.

2 mins

Mbappe's twin strikes maintains Real Madrid's Liga dream

KYLIAN Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid held off Celta Vigo with a thrilling 3-2 win to stay within sight of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

1 min

Russell shines as KKR win to stay in hunt

BEFORE the match against Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane had insisted that the team win its next four games and make it to the play-offs.

1 min

Sabalenka beats Gauff to clinch Madrid Open title

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka said her sensational form this year is \"like a dream\" after defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Saturday to win her third Madrid Open title.

1 min

Nilakshika, Harshika hand India 3-wicket defeat

The Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka beat India women by three wickets in the women's tri-series ODI played in Colombo on Sunday.

1 min

China Maintain Top Status at BWF Sudirman Cup

CHINESE shuttlers have been the gold standard for ages now and they continue to maintain that status.

1 min

Team above all, Punjab's ethos

WHEN the penultimate over of the Punjab Kings innings began at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, Prabhsimran Singh had entered the 90s, having taken apart every bowler of the Lucknow Super Giants unit.

2 mins

Mbappe's twin strikes maintains Real Madrid's Liga dream

KYLIAN Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid held off Celta Vigo with a thrilling 3-2 win to stay within sight of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

1 min

Russell shines as KKR win to stay in hunt

BEFORE the match against Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane had insisted that the team win its next four games and make it to the play-offs.

1 min

Sabalenka beats Gauff to clinch Madrid Open title

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka said her sensational form this year is \"like a dream\" after defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Saturday to win her third Madrid Open title.

1 min

Nilakshika, Harshika hand India 3-wicket defeat

The Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka beat India women by three wickets in the women's tri-series ODI played in Colombo on Sunday.

1 min

China Maintain Top Status at BWF Sudirman Cup

CHINESE shuttlers have been the gold standard for ages now and they continue to maintain that status.

1 min

Engines of innovation: A research powerhouse

From AI to climate change, quantum tech to entrepreneurship, here's a closer look at the centers driving discovery and change at KIIT

1 min

Where campus comes alive: Celebrating big fests

KIITFest is the annual techno-cultural festival of KIIT University.

1 min

Engines of innovation: A research powerhouse

From AI to climate change, quantum tech to entrepreneurship, here's a closer look at the centres driving discovery and change at KIIT

1 min

The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam - May 05, 2025