POLITICS
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Jan- 2025 -9 January
Opinion: Brahmaputra dam project, a geostrategic weapon for China?
The proposed largest dam on the Brahmaputra being built by China could be its strategy to weaponise water against India By Sanjay Turi Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, once said that “there will be fierce competition for freshwater, and it may well become a source of conflict and wars in the future”. In the name of delivering renewable energy and achieving carbon neutrality status by 2060, China, on the Brahmaputra River, is constructing the largest dam ever built on the planet Earth at a cost of $137 billion. The dam has the capacity to produce 60GW, which is equivalent to India’s almost 80% (47GW) of total hydropower electricity. Apart from three existing major dams on this river,…
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7 January
Revanth, Naidu to take part in World Telugu Federation conference in Hyderabad
Three-day conference will be inaugurated by AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday evening HYDERABAD: After the Assembly elections in both the Telugu States, it could probably be the first occasion when Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu would be participating in the same conference. The World Telugu Federation’s (WTF) 12th Biennial International Conference would be the venue for this rare occasion. The three-day conference, which is set to commence at HICC, Madhapur, from Friday, will be inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in the evening. During the inaugural ceremony, he is expected to highlight business opportunities and share policies. He would also release the WTF’s souvenir and launch the Telugu Angels programme. On…
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7 January
Andhra govt to offer cashless health services under NTR Vaidya Seva
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav says hybrid model will provide 4.3 crore people from 1.43 crore households free treatment up to Rs 25 lakh Amaravati: NTR Vaidya Seva will offer cashless services under a hybrid model from April 1, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said on Friday. The scheme offers universal health coverage to below-poverty line (BPL) families. Addressing a press conference at the secretariat, the Minister said the hybrid model will provide 4.3 crore people from 1.43 crore households free treatment up to Rs 25 lakh. “Under the hybrid model, insurance, Central government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme and State NTR Vaidya Seva will be integrated to offer quality health services to the poor,” Yadav said. He said the model is being designed to…
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7 January
Jagan accuses Naidu of failing to fulfil poll promises
Criticises Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu for not delivering on key promises like Super Six, Talliki Vandanam, and farmer benefits, seven months after assuming office Amaravati: YSRCP chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of “failing” to deliver on several poll promises, especially Super Six, even seven months after coming to power. Super Six schemes include Rs 1,500 monthly pension to every woman in the age bracket of 19 to 59 years, 20 lakh jobs for youth or Rs 3,000 as monthly unemployment assistance and free bus travel for women. The former Chief Minister flayed Naidu for not fulfilling the ‘Talliki Vandanam’scheme, which promised Rs 15,000 annually to every school-going child. “What is…
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7 January
After Naidu, Revanth chants Andhra-Telangana ‘bhai bhai’ slogan
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh together should compete with global cities in development, says the Chief Minister at the World Telugu Federation’s valedictory ceremony Hyderabad: After Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has now stressed the need for both Telugu States to work together for development. Many people stress that there was a competition between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. But Telangana and Andhra Pradesh together should compete with global cities in development, he said at the World Telugu Federation’s valedictory ceremony here on Sunday. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were not competitors but had risen to the level of competing with the best in the world. There was a need to change the thought process, and plans have to…
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7 January
Two Tirumala devotees killed as ambulance runs amok in Andhra
Cop say fog could be the reason for the accident, urge devotees to tread on the side of the road and to be watchful so that accidents can be avoided Chandragiri: Two women devotees on their way to Tirumala died here in Tirupati district in the wee hours of Monday after being hit by an ambulance, said a police official. A 108-ambulance coming from Piler hit the devotees around 4 am between Rangampeta and Mangapuram, said the official. “The ambulance hit seven devotees from behind. Two of them died and five others sustained injuries,” the official said. Police registered a case under section 106 clause 1 of BNS. Meanwhile, Tirupati Superintendent of Police L Subba Rayudu said that fog could be the reason for…
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7 January
Telangana govt teachers get new task to improve Class X results
The teachers were told to adopt students, make wake up calls, and call up parents to discuss their ward’s study schedule and lapses in their preparation Hyderabad: From adopting students, making wake up calls, interacting with the parents on their child performance, holding special classes, counselling sessions to charting out level-based practice, the government and local body school teachers have a new task ahead of the SSC Public Examinations March 2025. As per the School Education department’s new suggestive action plan for the improvement of Class X students performance, the teachers have been asked to adopt students besides making morning wake up calls to them. They have also been asked to call up parents to discuss their ward’s study schedule and…
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7 January
Delhi Assembly elections: Voting on Feb 5, Results on Feb 8, announces ECI
The Assembly election in the national capital will witness a three-cornered fight between the ruling AAP, and opposition BJP and Congress New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly election on Tuesday. The national capital will have a single-phase polling on February 5 and the counting on February 8. The term of the 70-member Assembly ends on February 23, and elections have to be held before that to constitute a new House. The national capital has traditionally seen Assembly polls in a single phase. The Assembly election in the national capital will witness a three-cornered fight between the ruling AAP, and opposition BJP and Congress. The Aam Aadami Party (AAP) is aiming to win the polls for the third…
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7 January
The biological impact of loneliness on health
A study reveals that loneliness is linked to harmful protein levels, raising the risk of diseases like cardiovascular issues, stroke, and dementia Shanghai: (The Conversation) Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become alarmingly common. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that these feelings are widespread. About 25% of older people experience social isolation and 5%-15% of adolescents feel lonely. These figures are important since published studies have demonstrated that social isolation and loneliness are linked to increased risk of disease and death. Indeed, our own study, published…
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7 January
Microsoft to invest $3 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in India
Investment aims to accelerate AI innovation in the country, which is pivotal for achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 Bengaluru: As India embarks on its artificial intelligence (AI) journey, Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, on Tuesday announced $3 billion investment in the country for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years. This investment aims to accelerate AI innovation in the country, which is pivotal for achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047. The tech giant also announced to train and skill 10 million people in AI by 2030. The company has already empowered 2.4 million Indians, including civil servants, college students and people…
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