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After a 15% dip in U.S. shipments, Andhra Pradesh shifted 57% of exports to alternative markets, posting over US$2.5 billion in seafood exports in 2024-25

The historic rathotsava commemorates the death anniversary of 18th century saint and social reformer Sharanabasaveshwar and it continues to attract devotees cutting across caste, creed and communal lines

The initiative seeks to provide prompt police assistance and strengthen security arrangements for women commuting during later hours

In a virtual meeting, Sri Lankan officials discuss Scholar Connect initiative with KSHEC representatives, explore possibilities of integrating it with ‘Praja Shakthi’, a flagship development programme launched by the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led administration.

A passenger was booked after allegedly smoking a beedi in a Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight lavatory on Saturday. Authorities discovered the man, identified as Ashish from Delhi, with a lighter, posing a significant safety risk to the aircraft and its occupants. A case has been registered under relevant aviation safety laws, with further investigation ongoing.

57 students, mostly girls from a remote Government Degree College in Chintapalli, appear for the quantum computing examination in Visakhapatnam after the Principal pays the ₹500 fee for those who could not afford it on International Women’s Day

CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya claims development reflects the growing dominance of the BJP over its ally Janata Dal (United)

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge fiercely criticized Prime Minister Modi, calling him a "slave" to US President Trump. Kharge alleged Modi's foreign policy compromises India's interests, citing trade issues and the Middle East crisis. He questioned Modi's silence on perceived US injustices and accused the government of neglecting governance for election campaigning.

However, the final notification is likely to be challenged in the court, as the Urban Development Department has not changed the percentage in either vertical reservation or the women quota, despite the draft notification drawing widespread criticism over the same.

According to the police, the incident occurred at around 7.30 a.m. when a truck travelling ahead of the judge’s convoy suddenly took a left turn.