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Mothers induced to ruminate had further reductions in sensitivity following a stressful task with their infant (Photo: AFP)

Fake birth certificates still a menace in Andhra Pradesh

Incorrect residential addresses continue to pose problems for officials.

6 Jan 2017 3:01 AM IST

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu lays the foundation stone for Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation scheme in Pitapuram of East Godavari on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

Purushottapatnam to be ready in 9 months: Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu laid stones (one for Purushottapatnam and another for Pithapuram) for the scheme at Pithapuram on Thursday...

6 Jan 2017 2:58 AM IST

Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu told to file affidavit on farmer suicides

As per the media reports, water shortage, crop failure and failure to repay loans are prime reasons for the farmer...

6 Jan 2017 2:57 AM IST

The southern coast, which is from Nellore to Sriharikota, is mostly stable or accreting nature.

Andhra Pradesh coast faces erosion; East Godavari, Vizag most affected

Srikakulam is the only district in the state that shows the maximum accretion.

6 Jan 2017 2:51 AM IST

The commission has observed that there is a need for sincere implementation of the laws and policies made in the farming sector especially the small farmers .

NHRC slaps notice on Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary

The commission has also directed the chief secretary to file a report about the steps taken or proposed to be taken by...

6 Jan 2017 2:50 AM IST

The overall deficit of monsoon in the entire Tamil Nadu is 61 per cent and for Chennai around 23 per cent. (Representational image)

Parched Chennaiites gear up to save water

Facing groundwater depletion too, says metro water.

6 Jan 2017 2:45 AM IST

Election Commission of India (Photo: PTI)

Social media advertisements in poll expenditure: Election Commission

Any violation would invite action, including revocation of license of the printing press, says EC spokesman.

6 Jan 2017 1:58 AM IST

Many customers were withdrawing less cash, perhaps as they have taken to digital transactions.

Some banks in Hyderabad find irregular numbers on Rs 2,000 notes

Banks have the cash to pay customers their Rs 24,000 weekly withdrawal limit.

6 Jan 2017 1:49 AM IST

Traffic gets stuck for 10 to 15 minutes whenever a train passes the railway crossing.

No joy at Anandbagh bridge in Hyderabad

The road is so narrow that only one car can cross it at a time, says Anandbagh resident.

6 Jan 2017 1:46 AM IST

Theo Ormondis parents decided to donated their deceased childs organs to a five-month-old baby and a young adult. (Photo: AP)

Hyderabad: Kin go back on kid abuse cases

Police not aware of laws, say activists.

6 Jan 2017 1:44 AM IST

A railway platform in Surat that might be leased out

Railways to lease out platforms for wedding receptions

Surat station's fourth platform has been picked by WR apart from others, like Navapur.

6 Jan 2017 1:44 AM IST

After initial first-aid at the airport, mother and child were shifted to Apollo Cradle where the newborn child is currently in the incubator due to the pre-term birth. (Representational image)

Chhattisgarh: Hospital forces couple to carry their dead child in bag

Kin allegedly asked by the hospital staff to carry the dead child in a bag.

6 Jan 2017 1:41 AM IST