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A total of 118 CCTV cameras installed at key locations across the town have been integrated into the command control room

The Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatments said NLEM was last notified in 2022 and contains 384 medicines, while the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines has since been revised in 2023 and again in 2025, and by the Working Group’s count now runs to 523 medicines

Trial court holds that it has ‘no option’ but to follow the Supreme Court’s January order; defence relies on the top court’s subsequent ruling in Syed Iftikhar Andrabi v. NIA which it said reaffirmed the principle that prolonged incarceration could justify bail

Demand the immediate release of rent dues and a comprehensive relief package

The Koodal police have registered two cases on Friday against six individuals

The law is meant for the common man and should be drafted in the simplest possible way; it should never be a puzzle, the court observes

The largest investment of around ₹20,350 crore in renewable energy projects are under execution in Kadapa, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur and Kurnool districts, followed by ₹16,350 crore in Rayalaseema Steel Plant in Kadapa district

A capital cannot be shifted once Parliament enacts a law, he asserts, and vows to realise the ‘Swarna Kuppam’ vision, stating that it is poised to emerge as a major economic, tourism and gold mining hub

With the integration now in place, the NCMC issued by banks across India can be used on the city’s bus services, allowing thousands of daily commuters to use a single card for both metro and bus journeys

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to US President Donald Trump and the American people on their 250th Independence Day. He emphasized the shared democratic values and the strength of the India-US partnership, expressing optimism for its future growth and prosperity. The US marked this significant milestone with nationwide festivities, celebrating its founding and democratic ideals.

Indra Nooyi's remark that she could never have risen to CEO in India has sparked a heated debate among Indian professionals. While she praised the meritocratic system in the US, critics highlighted numerous successful Indian women leaders. They argue that her comments generalize and ignore the progress in India's professional landscape, suggesting a possible misunderstanding of the current business environment in India.

Officials told to ensure adequate stocks of seeds and fertilizers and prepare for drinking water scarcity if dry spell continues.