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Andhra Pradesh has received ₹35,491.57 crore in Central assistance from 2014 to 2024, as detailed by the Union Ministry of Finance. This includes ₹16,078.76 crore for resource gaps, ₹1,750 crore for development in backward districts, ₹2,500 crore for capital city development, and ₹15,147 crore for the Polavaram national project. The information was obtained through an […]
A Saudi court sentenced a retired teacher to 30 years jail for criticizing the government on social media. This came less than two months after his death sentence was overturned. The death sentence against Mohammed al-Ghamdi highlighted what critics describe as heightened repression under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Gulf kingdom’s de facto ruler.
Tirupati’s Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has filed a police complaint against AR Dairy Foods Pvt Ltd for allegedly supplying adulterated ghee. TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao announced that lab tests found animal fat and lard in samples. In response, AR Dairy denied the claims, asserting their products passed quality checks and were supplied only […]
At the Climate and Health Solutions India Conclave, MoHFW Secretary Apurva Chandra highlighted the necessity of incorporating climate considerations into health planning. Collaborating with the Asian Development Bank, India aims to create a climate-resilient health system, emphasizing proactive measures like the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health.
Odisha government decided to test the quality of ghee used for preparation of offerings at Puri Jagannath temple. The decision was taken amid the row over the alleged use of animal fat in Tirumala laddoos. Officials said the administration will test the quality of ghee being used for the preparation of ‘Kotha Bhoga’ (prasad for […]
A special court in Karnataka directed the Lokayukta to conduct an investigation against CM Siddaramaiah over alleged MUDA land scam. The court asked the Lokayukta to submit a report in three months and passed an order, directing the competent authorities to file an FIR in the case. This came a day after Karnataka High Court […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu received that the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund has received Rs 400 crore in donations to aid flood victims. He highlighted the enthusiastic response from political parties, film personalities, and social organizations, stating this is the highest amount received for such relief efforts. Donors from the US also contributed by […]
PM Justin Trudeau’s main rival in Canada’s parliament introduced a motion of no confidence in the ruling Liberals. This is the first major test of his unpopular minority government. After a debate in the House of Commons, a vote on the long-shot Conservative motion is scheduled on Wednesday. This comes after the leftist NDP earlier […]
A mini lorry transporting live fish overturned in Telangana’s Mahabubabad. This led to chaos as locals rushed to the scene to collect fish. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which flipped over, spilling its load of live fish across the road near Maripeda. After knowing the news, crowds were seen using buckets and containers […]
CLSA reports indicate that petrol and diesel prices may be reduced after October 5, following comments from Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum. Prices have remained unchanged since March 2024. With Maharashtra elections approaching, a price cut could be a populist move, although any reduction might be offset by an excise duty hike.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced a new trade promotion office in Sydney to boost India-Australia relations, with bilateral trade exceeding $48 billion. The office will connect investors and businesses, focusing on trade, investment, tourism, and technology. Goyal emphasized the aim to double trade to nearly $100 billion in the next five years.
YouTube is rolling out a new conversational AI feature for Premium subscribers in the US, allowing users to ask video-specific queries. The feature, accessible via an “Ask” button beneath videos, enables users to inquire about objects, song genres. YouTube is also expanding “pause ads.” User interactions will be stored temporarily for improvement purposes and deleted [&h...
As polling for the second phase continues in Jammu and Kashmir, a delegation of 15 foreign diplomats, led by US Deputy Chief of Mission Jorgan Andrews, arrived in Srinagar to observe the voting process and assess law and order. Over two days, they will visit polling stations and engage with the public, expressing satisfaction with […]
EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that India’s relationship with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh would continue to be “positive and constructive”. “It’s not like India is seeking to control every political move of every neighbour,” he said. He was responding to a question that despite unconditional aid to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, government changes there seemed t...
AP IT Minister Lokesh accused political opponents of politicizing the issue surrounding the Visakhapatnam steel plant. He stated, “The CM himself said that the privatization of the steel plant should not take place. I expressed the same during my padayatra.” Lokesh emphasized that there are no plans to privatize the plant and noted that the […]