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India, Pak approve fresh visas for diplomatic missions of officials

In February this year, the two nuclear-armed neighbours agreed to a strict observance of the ceasefire along the Line...

17 Jun 2021 1:45 AM IST

Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said the Cabinet has approved increasing the subsidy amount for DAP fertiliser for the benefits of farmers. (Photo:PTI)

Cabinet approves hike in DAP fertiliser subsidy by Rs 700 per bag

The hike is part of the government's effort to ensure that farmers gets the key soil nutrient at old rates despite rise...

17 Jun 2021 1:25 AM IST

A parliamentary standing committee recently called for stringent action other than denial of vigilance clearance against the officers who failed to submit their returns. It has also recommended the DoPT and the CVC to increase surveillance on such officials. Representational image/By arrangement

14 IAS officers from Telugu states fail to submit annual immovable...

There are also a few IAS officers who have not filed their returns for the previous years 2019 and 2018, too

17 Jun 2021 1:02 AM IST

Telangana High Court. (DC Photo)

Appointment of APPs: HC issues show cause to Telangana home secretary

The court said if the process for appointment would not be taken up in 15 days, it would issue a contempt case against...

17 Jun 2021 12:50 AM IST

Health worker colelcting swab from a woman for COVID-19 test in Vijayawada on Monday, May 31 (DC)

Covid-19 continues to plague small towns and villages in Andhra...

Chittoor reported 7,075 new cases in last 7 days, of which 5,198 cases were recorded in rural and semi-urban areas and...

17 Jun 2021 12:40 AM IST

Holding an extensive review on the preparedness for Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu, Jagan Mohan Reddy tells officials that steel and other materials be provided to those intending to construct houses on their own. State would request centre for more funds for the scheme. Officials tell CM the houses would be built by June 2022. (Photo: Twitter @AndhraPradeshCM)

Curfew to continue in AP, curbs to be eased

Brace for 3rd wave: CM to officials; 3 govt children's hospitals to come up

17 Jun 2021 12:03 AM IST

A team of leaders led by Bapuraos son Venkatesh visited Dongargam village and interacted with the family and donated the bullock that was purchased for Rs 40,000. DC Image

DC impact: MP Soyam Bapurao gifts bullock to distressed Adivasi farmer

The Adivasi farmer family was using using family member in place of the second bullock to balance the plough in...

16 Jun 2021 11:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter/ @PMOIndia)

PM Modi invites world to invest in India, offers what innovators and...

PM talked about how technology and digital have become the emerging areas of cooperation between India and France

16 Jun 2021 8:28 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa. (PTI Photo)

Karnataka BJP united, state govt doing good job under CM Yediyurappa:...

Singh had recently ruled out replacing the Chief Minister, while asserting that Yediyurappa will continue in the top...

16 Jun 2021 6:50 PM IST

A cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, gave the nod to include the community in the SEBC category. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala government to include Christian Nadar community in SEBC...

The government had already included the community in the OBC list, providing them job reservation, the statement added

16 Jun 2021 5:54 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa. (PTI Photo)

Senior Minister Eshwarappa says some within BJP want CM Yediyurappa...

Amid these speculations, Yediyurappa had earlier said he would continue in top post as long as the BJP high command has...

16 Jun 2021 4:08 PM IST

The nine-month-long programmes would be offered on Jigsaw Academys learning platforms and are now open for enrolment. (Photo: india.theiet.org)

IET India announces partnership with Jigsaw Academy to offer courses

These courses strengthen our range of offerings focused on equipping engineers with future skills

16 Jun 2021 3:46 PM IST