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NMDC partners with CIPET to offer free skill training for 500 youth in Dantewada, Bastar
Raipur, March 8: The Chhattisgarh-owned National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), under its CSR program, has partnered with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) to provide free skill development training courses for 500 youth from Dantewada and Bastar districts in Chhattisgarh.
Andhra: CM Naidu seeks 100 per cent Central Assistance for Visakhapatnam & Vijayawada Metro Rail Projects
Amaravati, March 6: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister for Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday to discuss the advancement of the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail projects, according to a statement from the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department.
Bihar: Four passengers killed due to electrocution in Nawada
Patna, March 5: Four passengers lost their lives in Bihar's Nawada district on Wednesday after coming into contact with a fallen electric wire.
Sinner's Laureus nomination cancelled due to doping ban
Paris, Feb 28: The Laureus World Sports Academy announced that it is withdrawing the nomination of Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner for the 2025 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award.
Telangana: Car catches fire on Highway in Suryapet, none injured
Suryapet, February 22: A car travelling from Vijayawada to Hyderabad caught fire on Saturday morning on the national highway under Munagala police station limits of Suryapet district in Telangana, police said.
WADA to stay open-minded and welcome advice, says VP Yang Yang
New Delhi, Feb 21: The settling of Jannik Sinner's doping case was "open and transparent" despite the public reaction, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will stay open-minded and welcome public scrutiny, said its vice president Yang Yang.
VP Dhankhar to interact with Ambedkar Marathwada University students on Feb 22
New Delhi, Feb 20: Known to encourage youth to be a part of India's growth story, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will preside over the 65th Convocation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra on Saturday, said an official.
Djokovic claims majority of players feel 'favouritism' in Sinner's doping ban
New Delhi, Feb 18: Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic has claimed that the majority of players are not happy with the way whole process handled in the case of world no.1 Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban.
'I take responsibility': Sinner accepts three-month ban to protect integrity of tennis
New Delhi, Feb 15: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has expressed his reasons for accepting a three-month ban from tennis following a prolonged doping case. Sinner accepted a three-month ban from tennis after a prolonged doping case, opting for a settlement with WADA rather than a drawn-out legal battle.
Jannik Sinner accepts 3-month ban after settlement with WADA over doping case
New Delhi, February 15: Italy's world number one tennis star, Jannik Sinner, has accepted a three-month suspension following a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over his two positive doping tests from last year, reported Olympics.com on Saturday.
Fairness does not exist in tennis, says Kyrgios on Sinner's three-month doping ban
New Delhi, Feb 15: "Fairness in tennis does not exist," exclaimed Australian tennis player Nicholas Kyrgios after it was announced that world No.1 Jannik Sinner has reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) which will see the Italian serve a three-month ban instead of a two-year suspension that the anti-doping body was seeking.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner banned for three months for doping
Montreal, Feb 15: World number one Jannik Sinner has reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) which will see the Italian serve a three-month ban.
Fire breaks out at Sitara Centre exhibition in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, February 12: A minor fire broke out at the handicraft exhibition in Sitara Centre around 12:30 PM on Wednesday, causing damage to property but fortunately, resulting in no injuries nor loss of life, an official said.
Faced with increased crop-destruction and simian menace, Nepal lawmaker suggests selling monkeys to China
Kathmandu, February 10: A lawmaker from Nepal's lower house has suggested that the government should sell monkeys to China as a solution to growing problem of crop destructions and menace across the country.
Bihar CM in Nawada today to inaugurate key projects during Pragati Yatra
Patna, Feb 10: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is in Nawada district as part of the fourth phase of his 'Pragati Yatra'.
CPEC faces growing economic and security failures amidst rising tensions in Pakistan
Balochistan, January 28: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once envisioned as a transformative project to enhance Pakistan's infrastructure and economy, is now mired in escalating economic and security challenges, as reported by The Guardian.
Andhra Pradesh celebrates Republic Day with gaiety
Vijayawada, Jan 26: The 76th Republic Day was celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm across Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer led the celebration by unfurling the national flag at the main official ceremony held at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada.
AP: Vijayawada celebrates 15th National Voters Day with massive rally
Vijayawada, January 25: Thousands of students and new voters took to the streets of Vijayawada on Saturday to celebrate the 15th National Voters Day.
BoB sanctions over Rs 3,300 crore in agri loans after conclusion of 7th Edition of 'Baroda Kisan Pakhwada'
New Delhi, January 23: Bank of Baroda (BoB), a major public sector bank, concluded the 7th edition of its flagship rural outreach programme, 'Baroda Kisan Pakhwada', sanctioning agriculture loans worth more than Rs 3,300 crore, the Bank said in a release on Thursday.
Set an exemplary standard of bravery Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma participates in NDRF Raising Day
Vijayawada, January 19: Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma participated in the 20th National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Raising Day program and hailed the NDRF team for saving lives during the 2004 Vijayawada floods.
Vijayawada railway station bags five-star 'Eat Right Station' certification
Vijayawada, January 17: In yet another milestone by the Division, Vijayawada Railway Station bagged the prestigious Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)' 'Eat Right Station' Certification for implementing the best hygienic and safe food practices in service to esteemed passengers.
Traffic jam on Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway as thousands head home for Sankranti
Hyderabad, Jan 12: Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway saw traffic jams for the third consecutive day on Sunday as thousands of families from Hyderabad and outskirts were heading to their native places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for Sankranti.
Devotees throng Sri Venkateshwara Swami Temple for Dwadasi Chakrasnanam celebration
Tirumala, January 11: On the auspicious occasion of Vaikuntha Dwadasi, the sacred Dwadasi Chakrasnanam ceremony was held, marking one of the most significant festivals in Tirumala, and it was attended by a large number of devotees.