Month: August 2026

Bhogapuram airport built six months ahead of schedule: GMR Group Chairman

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Bhogapuram airport built six months ahead of schedule: GMR Group Chairman

A view of the departure level, as seen from the escalators at the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district on Saturday (August 1, 2026). | Photo Credit: KR DEEPAK GMR Group Chairman Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao looked jubilant and emotional during the inauguration of the international airport of Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district…

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Narendra Modi all praise for Bobbili Veena artisans

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Narendra Modi all praise for Bobbili Veena artisans

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu presenting a Bobbili Veena to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of Bhogapuram airport in Vizianagaram district on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Bobbili Veena, a famous traditional string instrument from Andhra Pradesh, hogged the limelight again at the inauguration of the Bhogapuram aiport on Saturday. Chief Minister…

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Bhogapuram airport a historic chapter for Uttarandhra, says Union Civil Aviation Minister

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Bhogapuram airport a historic chapter for Uttarandhra, says Union Civil Aviation Minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu addressing the gathering during the inaugural of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday hailed the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram as a historic…

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Vizianagaram district administration gets a pat

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Vizianagaram district administration gets a pat

The central ceiling of the newly inaugurated Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport showcasing colourful traditional hand-crafted umbrellas, above the landscaped indoor garden, at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district on Saturday (August 1, 2026). | Photo Credit: KR DEEPAK The Vizianagaram district administration was appreciated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for hosting the inauguration of the…

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Digital medical emergency referral system set to transform patient care in Rajasthan

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Digital medical emergency referral system set to transform patient care in Rajasthan

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan A new digital medical emergency referral system being rolled out in Rajasthan is set to transform patient care during the critical initial hours. The model will enable the tertiary hospitals to make preparations for attending to the patients even before they arrive. Rajasthan is…

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Why did FIFA scrap its World Cup stake sale?

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Why did FIFA scrap its World Cup stake sale?

The story so far: On July 31, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) abandoned its controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. What began as FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s vision for a new commercial subsidiary, backed by venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, quickly unravelled amid fierce opposition from the Union…

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J&K speeds up FRA implementation; warns Forest Dept. against eviction notices

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J&K speeds up FRA implementation; warns Forest Dept. against eviction notices

Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmed Rana. | Photo Credit: PTI J&K Cabinet Minister Javed Ahmed Rana, who holds the Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs portfolio, on Saturday (August 1, 2026) announced that the Tribal Affairs department would be the nodal agency to implement the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006, and warned against the…

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 on Nazca Lines sightseeing flight

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 on Nazca Lines sightseeing flight

A plane carrying tourists crashed into a field in Peru outside the city of Nazca killing 13 people, local authorities said. In a statement on Facebook, Nazca’s municipal government said the plane on Saturday (August 1, 2026) was taking tourists on a sightseeing flight of the Nazca Lines, a group of extensive geoglyphs scraped into…

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More choices for test centres among key changes for NEET (PG) 2026

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More choices for test centres among key changes for NEET (PG) 2026

In a series of changes for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) scheduled for August 30, the Centre is set to expand the choice of test locations, give candidates more time to plan travel to their examination cities, and give them more time per question in the test. The reforms are aimed at making…

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