Veteran Journalist C.R. Naidu Passes Away

Hyderabad: Veteran journalist Cherukuri Rangaiah Naidu, who served with several leading Telugu dailies during a distinguished career, passed away at the age of  73. Former Andhra Bhoomi reporter T. Surender shared the news of his demise in a media WhatsApp group. Surender informed that Naidu, a native of Chittoor district, had spent much of his journalistic life in Tirupati…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Who’ll Split Whose Votes?

Why Bihar’s Minority Math May Seal NDA’s Fate — Not INDIA’s As Bihar heads toward its crucial assembly polls, all eyes are on the state’s most unpredictable vote bank — the 18% Muslim electorate. The battle lines are drawn, alliances are firm, and the question echoing through Patna’s humid air is deceptively simple: Who’ll split…

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Govt committed to farmers’ welfare: PM Modi on non-urea fertiliser subsidy hike for Rabi season

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the Cabinet decision approving the nutrient-based subsidy rates on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers for the ongoing 2025-26 Rabi season, asserting that his government is committed to the welfare of farmers. The Centre raised the subsidy on phosphorus (P) and sulfur (S) fertilizers for the ongoing 2025-26…

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Montha to maintain cyclonic storm intensity post landfall for 6 hours in interior Andhra: IMD

Amaravati:  Severe cyclonic storm Montha is likely to maintain the intensity for a period of six hours after its landfall over interior Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining areas, including south Odisha, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. The Met Department forecast very likely light to moderate rainfall at most places in Andhra Pradesh and Yanam…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Fair Pay, Wider Justice

The Modi government is set to begin the new year on a decisive note. By approving the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations, effective January 1, 2026, the Union Cabinet has not only fulfilled a long-pending administrative expectation but also delivered a genuine New Year gift to nearly 50 lakh Central government employees and 68 lakh pensioners…..

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Sporting Icons: Eddie Aibara — A Legendary Figure in Indian Cricket’s Golden Era

In the annals of Indian cricket history, few names evoke the spirit of dedication and excellence quite like Edulji Bujorji “Eddie” Aibara. Born on April 25, 1914, Aibara’s journey through Indian cricket spanned over five decades—an illustrious playing career followed by an equally remarkable coaching tenure that left an indelible mark on the sport in…

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