Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy Becomes First Indian Doctor to Receive Padma Vibhushan

Hyderabad: Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, has achieved an unparalleled milestone in Indian medical history. The Government of India has conferred upon him the Padma Vibhushan, the nation’s second-highest civilian award, making him the first medical doctor in India to receive all three Padma Awards—Padma Shri (2002), Padma Bhushan (2016), and Padma…

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Historic voter turnout in LS, Assembly polls reflects people’s strong faith in democracy: J-K LG

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday attended the 15th National Voters’ Day celebrations here, highlighting that the historic voter turnout in Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the Union Territory last year reflects the strong faith of its people in democratic values. Sinha congratulated the Chief Electoral Officer J-K and his…

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India, Indonesia to boost defence, trade ties; resolve to jointly counter terrorism, radicalisation

New Delhi: India and Indonesia on Saturday decided to work jointly in defence manufacturing and supply chains, diversify two-way trade basket and boost maritime security ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the Southeast Asian nation as an “important partner” of New Delhi in the Indo-Pacific. Following wide-ranging talks between Modi and visiting Indonesian President…

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City Police Chief Visits Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Felicitates HCA Secretary

Hyderabad: City Police Commissioner C.V. Anand, an avid cricket enthusiast, visited the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. During the visit, Anand felicitated R. Devraj, Honorary Secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), on his appointment as Team India Manager for the ICC Champions Trophy set to take place in February-March 2025. The Commissioner…

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In address to nation, Prez Murmu bats for ‘One Nation One Election’

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday advocated for the “One Nation One Election” initiative, asserting it has the potential to redefine “good governance” in the country by promoting consistency in governance, preventing policy paralysis, mitigating resource diversion, and alleviating financial burdens on the state. In her address to the nation ahead of the 76th…

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India’s increasing confidence reflected in sports performance too: President Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday asserted that India’s increasing confidence is also getting reflected in the sports arena where the country’s athletes have scripted “thrilling success stories”. Addressing the nation on the eve of 76th Republic Day, Murmu said sportspersons have made the nation proud with their winning drive and inspired the next…

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People leaving party reflects its situation: Andhra CM on YSRCP leader’s resignation

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday that the continuous desertions of leaders from a party reflects its current situation, in an obvious reference to the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP following V Vijayasai Reddy resigning from the Rajya Sabha. Without invoking the opposition party’s name or Reddy, the CM answered…

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Delhi polls: BJP promises to clean Yamuna in 3 yrs, welfare schemes for gig workers and labourers

New Delhi: With less than two weeks left for the Delhi Assembly polls, senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday promised to clean Yamuna in three years, provide complete ownership rights in 1,700 unauthorised colonies, and welfare measures for gig workers and labourers. Shah slammed AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of “lying” and not…

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