POLITICS
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Jan- 2025 -24 January
‘Make products in America or face tariffs’: Donald Trump issues ultimatum at World Economic Forum
Virtually addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Trump promised substantial tax cuts to businesses that choose to produce in the US. Davos: US President Donald Trump has invited global businesses to manufacture their products in the US and promised them lower taxes but also issued a stern warning that if they choose to produce their goods elsewhere, they would have to pay tariffs worth ‘billions and trillions’ of dollars. Virtually addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Trump promised substantial tax cuts to businesses that choose to produce in the US. “My message to every business in the world is very simple. Come make your product in America, and we will give you among the…
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23 January
Story contest by Namasthe Telangana: Win up to Rs 50,000
The main aim of the competition is to have stories in the backdrop of culture, history, diversities of contemporary life Hyderabad: Namasthe Telangana in association with Mulkanooru Sahiti Peetam of Mulkanooru Praja Grandhalayam, Hanamkonda, is organising a story competition with a first prize of Rs 50,000, two second prizes of Rs 25,000 each, three third prizes of Rs 10,000 each and six consolation prizes of Rs 5,000 each. The best 22 stories from received entries will be selected and the award winning stories will be published in ‘Bathukamma’ of Namasthe Telangana. Ten stories will be accepted for general publication and these will receive Rs 1,000 along with a memento. The main aim of the competition is to have stories in the…
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23 January
Congress government conspiring to delay six guarantees, BRS MLA raises doubts
KP Vivekananda charges ruling party with neglecting governance, deceiving people with unfulfilled promises Hyderabad: BRS MLA KP Vivekananda launched a blistering attack on the Congress government, raising suspicions that the latter seems intent on delaying the implementation of the six guarantees. He cited the Congress leaders claiming that implementing the six guarantees by January 26 would require Rs 40,000 crore. He charged the Congress with neglecting governance and deceiving people with unfulfilled promises. “Congress leaders are misleading people with repeated postponements and false assurances. Widespread pubic outrage at the ongoing Gram Sabhas across the State, exposing their anti-people governance. Instead of addressing grievances, officials are made scapegoats for the failures of the Chief Minister and the Ministers,” he said. Speaking to…
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23 January
BJP will continue fight for victims of land grabbing: Eatala Rajender
Calls for restoration of plots and homes; urges State government to act against real estate mafias Hyderabad: Highlighting the plight of the poor being deprived of their shelter not only by land-grabbers but also by the government-sponsored demolition drive taken up by HYDRAA, BJP leader and MP Eatala Rajender said on Wednesday the BJP fought for the cause of such victims and would continue to stand by them. Addressing a media conference at the BJP State office, he pledged his support to protect the victims and fight against the land-grabbers. He narrated incidents where goons demolished houses of the poor, including the home of one Srinivas, who had taken a loan to build his house. He explained that government and private…
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23 January
Mulugu teacher selected as national-level mentor by NCTE
Mathematics teacher at ZPHS-Abbapur, Dr Kandala Ramaiah has 26 years of teaching experience Mulugu: Dr Kandala Ramaiah, a mathematics teacher at ZPHS-Abbapur in the district was selected by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) as a national-level mentor under the National Mentorship Model (NMM). He received this information through an email recently. Dr Ramaiah, a seasoned educationist with 26 years of teaching experience, brings his vast knowledge in pedagogy of mathematics, life skills education, mental health, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the Teaching-Learning Process to this significant role. As a national mentor, he will guide school teachers across the country through online mentoring sessions aimed at professional growth and capacity building. The NCTE extended its invitation to Ramaiah…
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23 January
INCOIS Hyderabad selected for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2025
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is given to INCOIS for its contribution in disaster management. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual Hyderabad: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025, in the Institutional Category, for its excellent work in disaster management. Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar was instituted by the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to recognise and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organisations in India in the field of disaster…
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23 January
APPSC releases Group-I Mains timetable: Exams scheduled from May 3 to 9
The examinations are set to commence with the Telugu paper on May 3, followed by the English paper on May 4. Both papers are of a qualifying nature. Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the Group- I Mains examinations timetable, scheduling the descriptive tests from May 3 to 9. The examinations will begin with a paper in Telugu on May 3 followed by a paper in English on May 4. Both the papers are qualifying in nature. The paper – I (general essay on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance) is scheduled on May 5, while the paper – II (History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh) is on May…
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23 January
Telugu NRI girl wins prestigious award for air quality solution in UAE
15-year-old Monica Akkineni, native of Eluru in Andhra Pradesh and student in Abu Dhabi, was recognised for her groundbreaking project to improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions in classrooms Dubai: A Telugu NRI student in UAE bagged the prestigious Shaikh Zayed Sustainability Award for developing an innovative solution, CarbonSponge, to improve air quality in classrooms. 15-year-old Monica Akkineni, native of Eluru in Andhra Pradesh and student in Abu Dhabi, was recognised for her groundbreaking project to improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions in classrooms using biodegradable carbon sponge made from coconut fibre and natural rubber infused with carbon-absorbing algae. UAE President and Ruler of Abhu Dhabi, Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed and several royals and high-level officials attended the ceremony…
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23 January
Andhra Pradesh govt orders judicial probe into Tirupati stampede
Retired judge of the High Court Satyanarayana Murthy will head the judicial inquiry. The commission has been asked to submit its report withing six months Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered a judicial probe into the January 8 stampede at Tirupati, which had claimed six lives and left over 30 others injured. Retired judge of the High Court Satyanarayana Murthy will head the judicial inquiry into the stampede, which took place during the distribution of darshan tickets for Tirumala temple. The State government issued orders in this regard. The commission was asked to submit its report within six months.Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a judicial probe on January 9 after a visit to the spot. He had ordered…
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23 January
Minister Nara Lokesh pushes for three WTCs in Andhra Pradesh during Davos visit
On third day of his visit to World Economic Forum, the Information Technology Minister requests WTCA chairman to establish a trade hub in AP Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said on Wednesday that he met WTCA chairman John E Drew in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday and requested the establishment of three world trade centres in Andhra Pradesh.World Trade Centers Association promotes trade and investment opportunities for economic development agencies, commercial property developers, and businesses seeking global connections and local growth. In India, the association currently operates WTCs in Bengaluru and other cities. “I met WTCA chair John Drew at Davos Belvedere and requested him to establish WTCs in Vizag, Vijayawada, and Tirupati, which are developing fast”, wrote Andhra Pradesh Information Technology…
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