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Household-level analysis got Naidu back, now directs government
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu plans to implement the 'Super Six' welfare schemes in the first 100 days of his new term, costing ₹97,000 crore. Despite the hefty price tag, his team is prepared with funding strategies, including increasing the tax-GDP ratio and seeking central support. Naidu's campaign strategy focused on personalised welfare schemes to bridge economic gaps and create wealth.
Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer
The Indian federal government’s agriculture ministry has spent upwards of $8 million to promote natural farming and says farmers tilling nearly a million acres across the country have shifted to the practice.
Assembly elections in Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal & Andhra Pradesh in 2024: Polling date, schedule & result date
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the Assembly elections to be held in four states -- Sikkim (32 seats), Arunachal Pradesh (60 seats), Andra Pradesh (175 seats), and Odisha (147 seats).
Greta Gerwig among 2024 Time's Women Of The Year list
Time Magazine's 2024 annual Women of the Year list includes the names of the director of Barbie, Greta Gerwig, and others such as Andra Day, actor. The Time list is outlined for recognizing the exceptional leaders who are working towards a more equitable world.
Macquarie downgrades Paytm; IT headcount drops again
Global brokerage Macquarie has downgraded Patym’s stock and slashed its target price following the recent action by the central bank. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Why has DJ Tiësto left Super Bowl DJ performance? : Everything you need to know
DJ Tiësto, Grammy winner has dropped out as the first in-game DJ of the Super Bowl due to a family emergency as informed by the musician on Friday. The Dutch musician was about to be performing as the DJ of the Super Bowl in January. It was scheduled for him to be playing a set at the time of the players' warm-up in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
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Super Bowl 2024: Usher to roller-skate during half-time show
Usher teases an electrifying Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas, showcasing his roller-skating skills. He'll be the first independent artist to headline the show. Usher remains tight-lipped about his setlist, surprise guest appearances, and the challenge of condensing three decades of hits into a 13-minute performance.
NFL Super Bowl: Grammy Winner Tiesto to become first in-game DJ?
Tiësto, the first Grammy-winning DJ producer will be the first -in-game DJ of the Super Bowl. The NFL started hosting a pre-game DJ performer at the Super Bowl in Miami in 2010.
'If She Burns': Know new psychological thriller’s cast, plot and more
Alex Wolff, known for his roles in Oppenheimer, Hereditary, and Pig, will direct and star in a psychological thriller titled "If She Burns" alongside Victoria Pedretti, Asa Butterfield, and Justice Smith. The film, which Wolff wrote, follows a young woman (Pedretti) who travels to Europe with her troubled family after a traumatic incident.
Charting the Global Economy: Cash crunch in India, China losing momentum
China’s industrial output, retail sales and fixed investment grew at a much slower pace than expected in April. A major worry was the jump in the unemployment rate for young people to a record high of 20.4%.
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan visits disputed Andhra-Odisha border; asks AP to 'go back'
Pradhan, who visited the disputed Kotia area to observe 'Utkal Dibasa', incidentally met an official of Andhra Pradesh at Phatu Senari village and enquired about the purpose of his visit. The official claimed that 21 villages of Kotia cluster come under the jurisdiction of AP and therefore, he was meeting people. In reply, Pradhan who hails from Odisha told him: "Go Back".
Many top professionals in Reliance are from Andhra Pradesh: Mukesh Ambani
Ambani was speaking at the two-day Andhra Pradesh Global Investment summit which is taking place at Andhra University grounds in Visakhapatnam. He also said that Reliance will continue will all its ongoing investments in Andhra and will also invest to build 10 GW of solar energy capacity in the state.
BJP spreads communal hatred to divert people's attention, alleges Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress chief attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging they spent thousands of crores of rupees to destroy his image, but he has shown the truth to the country in just a month.
Traffic affected as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Delhi
Traffic was affected in parts of Delhi on Saturday as the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by party leader Rahul Gandhi, entered the city. Vehicular movement was affected in southeast Delhi in the morning as the yatris marched into the city, and later on in the vicinity of India Gate as they resumed their walk in the afternoon after a break.
PM Narendra Modi calls startups "backbone" of new India, declares Jan 16 as 'National Startup Day'
“Startups are going to be the backbone of new India. When India completes 100 years of independence, startups will have an important role,” Modi said. “Country's innovators are making the country proud globally," he added.
Is it green, or forever toxic? Nuclear rift at climate talks
As negotiators plot out how to fuel the world while also reducing carbon emissions at climate talks in Scotland, nuclear power is a central sticking point. Critics decry its mammoth price tag, the disproportionate damage caused by nuclear accidents, and radioactive leftovers that remain deadly for thousands of years.
With 192 countries participating, Expo 2020 Dubai presents a global engine of innovation and inspiration
At the expo, you’ll see some of the world’s most advanced technologies in action and more.
Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor & Shobha Kapoor join esteemed list of Oscar members
The Academy list includes artistes and executives from 50 countries.
Upside AI raises $1.2 million in seed funding from Endiya Partners
Upside AI, a SEBI-registered investment manager, will use the funds raised to scale up its distribution, product, and tech teams that will focus on growing AUMs from HNIs, family offices, and institutional investors.
Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby lead 2021 BET Awards nominations
The chart-topping rappers each scored seven nominations at the show airing live on June 27.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas to join Hugh Grant, Pedro Pascal in presenting at BAFTA awards
The 'Quantico' star had recently announced the Oscar nominations.
Year of firsts and diversity: A look by-the-number-at Oscar 2021 nominations
The nominations were announced by presenters Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Oscars 2021: A posthumous nod for Chadwick Boseman, Chloé Zhao nominated for Best Director trophy
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the nominees.
'Nomadland' bags best drama film, 'The Crown' dominates TV categories: Complete list of Golden Globe 2021 winners
'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' was named best musical or comedy film.
Lockdown in Guwahati extended till July 19
Assam health minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said that health department had sought extension of total lockdown in Guwahati by one week.
Locust alert in UP after swarms move through Rajasthan, MP
At least 10 Uttar Pradesh districts were on alert Tuesday after swarms of locusts were spotted in Mahoba and Jhansi districts, moving into the state after attacking crops in neighbouring Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Self-isolation can be difficult. Tune in to Tom Hank and Rita Wilson's 'Quarantune' playlist when stuck at home
Available on Spotify, the playlist has 33 songs centred loosely on the theme of isolation.
UPDATE 4-Olympics-Petition challenge leaves Budapest 2024 bid in balance
OLYMPICS-2024/BUDAPEST-REFERENDUM (UPDATE 4, PIX, TV):UPDATE 4-Olympics-Petition challenge leaves Budapest 2024 bid in balance
Petition challenge leaves Budapest 2024 bid in balance
OLYMPICS-2024-BUDAPEST-REFERENDUM:Petition challenge leaves Budapest 2024 bid in balance
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