
Chandrababu Naidu is back in the driver’s seat and he’s stepping on the gas. The longest-serving chief minister of Andhra Pradesh—including a 9-year stint from 1995 to 2004 at the helm of the undivided state—is now on his fourth term. In October, Naidu made national headlines when he publicly accused his predecessor Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy (better known as YSR) of permitting the use of ghee adulterated with animal fat to make the famous Tirumala laddus. Done with that bit of ‘political drama’, Naidu’s now back to his old self, that of a CEO-type leader, bidding to reprise his role as the architect of a high-tech Hyderabad to rival Bengaluru. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief presented a budget of Rs 30 lakh crore with a slew of ambitious plans to make AP a global economic and tech hub with massive infusions of money and technology in several industrial sectors. Setting an ambitious 15 per cent annual growth rate and a target of 20 lakh jobs in the next five years, Naidu said the state would invest in its youth to set the tone. He announced a clutch of new industrial parks, huge investments in agrobased food-processing sectors and innovation hubs to achieve his goal of making AP a global manufacturing hub. The centrepiece of Naidu’s tech vision is the creation of a ‘drone city’ in Orvakal in Kurnool district spread over 300 acres. Announced last month at the Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 in Mangalagiri, it envisages an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, the generation of 40,000 jobs and the churning out of 25,000 skilled drone pilots. With a 20 per cent subsidy on investments and a Rs 500 crore allocation for the rollout, it is also an attempt to lure over a 100 drone companies to the state. Andhra Pradesh will be competing with the neighbouring states of Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, all of whom have drone ambitions. The Andhra Pradesh Drone Policy 4.0 (2024–29) aims to transform the state into the country’s primary destination for drone technology, said AP Drone Corporation CMD K. Dinesh Kumar. The drone market is estimated to grow rapidly over the next 5 years (one estimate puts it at 17 per cent annually), fuelled by galloping demand from diverse sectors like agriculture, defence and e-commerce. With a shift from military use to commercial applications in agriculture (crop assessment), urban planning for smart city interventions and healthcare (medical supplies delivery), the government is also looking at ways to include drones in the delivery of government services and seeks to appoint special ‘drone innovation officers’ in government departments. Andhra Pradesh already has a record of delivering public services such as monthly payments to older women and rations at people’s doorsteps. It will be interesting to see how drones could up this game. Seaplane tourism takes off A De Havilland Twin Otter Series 400 seaplane is the centrepiece of a new tourist attraction that the state is touting. It made its inaugural flight on 9 November, taking off from Punnami Ghat (near Prakasam Barrage) in Vijayawada for a short hop to Srisailam in Nandyal district. CM Chandrababu Naidu, who travelled on the flight, said seaplane tourism offered an innovative way to promote tourism in the state. It was, he said, essential to harness technology to promote growth, adding it would also improve local connectivity and supplement existing air services. According to the state tourism minister, the test run was a demonstration of the feasibility of seaplane flights as a method to showcase picturesque locations in the state including Araku Valley, Lambasinghi, Rushikonda, Kakinada and the temple town of Tirumala. Laddus, anyone? Coming in from the cold A long-time member of the banned CPI(Maoist) group has surrendered to the police after more than three decades on the run. Kodi Manjula, a.k.a. Nirmala, was a Dandakaranya special committee member of the group. The 46-year-old gave herself up to the Warangal commissioner of police, Amber Kishore Jha. The Rs 20 lakh reward for her capture was handed over by cheque towards her rehabilitation. Manjula had joined the People’s War Group (a forerunner of the Maoist party) after her brother and a close relative, both Naxalites, were killed in police action. She was reportedly involved in several Maoist operations, including the 2013 attack on a convoy of the Indian National Congress in Darbha valley, Chhattisgarh. Among the 27 people killed was Congress leader V.C. Shukla. Manjula’s surrender is symptomatic of the waning of the Maoist movement in the central Indian jungles of Bastar, following a crackdown by successive state and central governments. A pale shadow of itself, it has lost considerable ground in Andhra Pradesh, which had nurtured the revolutionary movement in its early stages. Sustained police action, combined with substantial reform measures, led to operations being shifted to Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Vizag to see Singapore-style Marina Bay Sands facility The demolition of the Taj group’s iconic Gateway hotel on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam has been received with mixed feelings by locals. Originally the Sea Pearl hotel dating back to 1988, the Gateway, which opened in 2018, quickly became a city landmark with its vintage charm. Varun Hospitality, which now owns the prime property, announced its plans to come up with a new mixed-use facility along the lines of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. The proposed structure includes a deluxe hotel with 374 sea-facing rooms and a rooftop replete with bars, restaurants, swimming pool and helipad. The project which claims to minimise its carbon footprint with advanced green technologies such as double-glazed windows, is estimated to cost Rs 500 crores and is expected to be finished by 2028. Follow us on: Facebook , Twitter , Google News , Instagram Join our official telegram channel ( @nationalherald ) and stay updated with the latest headlinesAs the winter slowly faded into spring, the potato flourished in its newfound freedom and acceptance. It grew into a symbol of resilience and forgiveness, reminding all who crossed its path that even the smallest and most unlikely of beings have the power to inspire and transform.
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Deshawn Purdie threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to O'Mega Blake for the go-ahead score and Charlotte defeated Florida Atlantic 39-27 on Saturday in a game that matched two new interim coaches. Charlotte (4-7, 3-4 American Athletic Conference) fired Biff Poggi on Monday and Tim Brewster took over. FAU (2-9, 0-7) fired Tom Ferman, also on Monday, with Chad Lunsford taking charge. After Blake's third touchdown catch of the game that came with 5:25 left, the 49ers extended their lead when Tyriq Starks was strip-sacked by Ja'Qurious Conley and 335-pound Katron Kevans carried it 22 yards into the end zone. Blake made five catches for a career-high 205 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown. Purdie was 16 of 30 for a career-best 396 yards passing with the three scores plus an interception. The 49ers only rushed for 46 yards. Stephen Rusnak kicked four field goals. Starks was 12-of-23 passing for 179 yards including a 65-yard score to Omari Hayes in the final minute of the third quarter to get FAU within six of the 49ers. CJ Campbell rushed 58 yards to score early in the fourth quarter and the Owls had a 27-26 lead. Campbell finished with 150 yards on 21 carries. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
The reunion gala, set to bring together the talented cast and crew of the beloved series, will be a night of nostalgia, laughter, and reminiscing about the unforgettable moments on set. Leading the reunion is the brilliant actress Sun Li, who portrayed the unforgettable titular character Zhen Huan. Sun Li's portrayal of Zhen Huan, a concubine who navigates the treacherous waters of the imperial harem with grace and cunning, earned her widespread acclaim and solidified her status as one of China's top actresses. Her return to the world of Zhen Huan is a treat for fans who have long awaited the chance to see her grace the screen once more.
The talks between Raúl - Asensio and Real Madrid are said to be focused on securing his long-term future at the club. Both parties are keen to reach an agreement that will keep the talented midfielder at the Santiago Bernabéu for the foreseeable future. Real Madrid sees Asensio as a crucial part of their plans moving forward and are eager to secure his services for the long term.
NonePresident Bola Tinubu has been called upon to confer a National Honours Award on High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited over his unwavering commitment and dedication to the war against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. This call was made by HRM Monday Obukowho Whiskey, Udurhie 1, Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom in his palace on Sunday in Idjerhe, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, he said that the attainment of 1.8million barrels per day recently declared by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL was possible because of Tompolo’s collaborative efforts. According to HRM Whiskey, “Tompolo needs commendation. In fact, he needs a National award. Nothing stops the President from inviting him to Abuja and confering on him a National Award, because he has done what Napoleon could not do. “First and foremost, let me especially congratulate the staff and management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited(TSSNL )led by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo for the battle against oil theft. “From every available facts now, it is now very clear that only the section being handled by Tompolo and his Tantita group are performing exceedingly well. So we can rightly say that Tompolo is not only protecting Critical National Assets but has gone extra mile to take the highest risk. “The situation today is that Tompolo is singlehandedly fighting the oil cabals, the oil cabals that were siphoning the country oil. And if we look at it very critically, there are three major things that Tompolo’s Tantita is achieving today. “One, the firm is working very hard to increase oil and gas production output to the Nigerian government. Before this job was given to Tantita, Nigerian production was less than 1m barrels per day and to bring on board extra 800,000 barrels and still working hard to get it to 2 million barrels per day. “There are serious agencies saddled with the responsibility of protecting this installations. What did they do? Rather, they are conspiring with the oil thieves, and they have started doing it as business. “Secondly, Tompolo is helping to restore our environment that has been criminally degraded from its natural state that today is supporting aquatic life and the growth of this environment, especially cleaner water. “If you are used to this area before Tantita was given this job, you barely can see the water content, because everything is covered in black oil. “But today, aquatic live is being restored and aquatic animals are returning to their natural habitat as a result of the hard work of an individual. An individual took it upon himself. Other people were given the same job. What have they done? “Thirdly, this Tantita Security Project is creating employment opportunities to youths in the entire Niger Delta area and it is exposing our youths to the deployment of high tech facilities, because they are not using manual technologies anymore. “I want to appeal to the federal government to increase and expand this project. Because if you look critically, it is only the areas where Tantita is working that you have this very noble achievement. “So there is no reason why I should not advocate for the expansion of the project so that we can get more able bodied youths from the streets, they need to work. The federal government should, as a matter of urgency, begin to fund Tantita very regularly, because, you know, an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. “Now that Tompolo has used his native sagacity to bring together most dreaded youths in the region to be part of this program, there is no reason why salaries should not be regular. “Increase the workforce, regularize the workers’ salaries, the security contract has enhanced oil production and sustained environmental protection of the Niger Delta people, Tompolo deserve a national award for the feat he has achieved so far.”
Eyewitnesses reported that the situation began when a woman raised concerns about the man allegedly taking photos of her without consent. The accusation was met with vehement denial from the man, who adamantly insisted that he had not engaged in any surreptitious photography. However, his protestations fell on deaf ears as the woman and other passengers continued to express doubts and voice their unease about the situation.During a recent interview, Trump suggested that he was already the presumptive frontrunner for the 2024 election. However, Zelensky was quick to point out that until Trump officially launches his campaign and receives the necessary support from voters, his claims should be taken with a grain of salt. The Ukrainian president emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic process and allowing the American people to make their own informed decisions when it comes to choosing their next leader.In conclusion, the final batch of new car declarations for this year has brought several heavyweight models to the forefront, showcasing the diversity and innovation of the automotive industry. As manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of design and technology, consumers can look forward to an exciting array of vehicles that cater to their preferences and demands. The future of the automotive industry is bright, with these new models leading the way towards a more sustainable and advanced automotive landscape.
PM Guaranteeing fresh display every year, staying true to its core New Delhi : The 7th Edition of Odisha Parba 2024 concluded on a resplendent note, leaving an indelible mark on Delhi’s cultural canvas. This three- day festival, a tribute to Odisha’s timeless heritage and artistry, mesmerized audiences with its vibrant performances, soulful melodies, heartfelt stories, and enriching discourses. Union Minister of Railways and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted Odisha’s unique essence, stating, “Our Odia language, gifted by Lord Jagannath, embodies sweetness and richness unparalleled. Odisha’s strides in semiconductor programs and technological development are paving the way to remarkable heights.” Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, reflected on the state’s dynamic contributions, saying, “Odisha embodies the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat,’ with its youth spearheading startup initiatives and preserving the profound legacy of Odia culture and heritage through the disciplined efforts of Odisha Samaj.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Odisha Parba, calling it “a beacon of India’s cultural depth, uniting the nation through its roots and creativity.” He praised Odisha’s rich heritage, highlighting its devotion, wisdom, and creativity, as epitomized by figures like Dasia Bauri, Salabega, and Jagannath Das. Quoting Santha Kabi Bhima Bhoi – “Mo Jivana Pache Narke Padithau, Jagata Uddhara Heu” – he celebrated the state’s legacy of selflessness and resilience. PM Modi also recognized Odisha’s maritime heritage, from ancient trade to modern progress in ports, mining, metals, and agriculture. He noted Odisha’s world-renowned Sambalpuri, Kotpad, and Bomkai textiles, Odissi dance, and seafood as symbols of its cultural richness. He emphasized, “From ancient maritime trade to modern advancements in ports, mining, metals, and agriculture, Odisha’s journey is one of persistent progress. Odisha Parba will continue to flourish, elevating Odisha’s culture and traditions to new heights beyond New Delhi, spreading its fragrance across other regions in the years to come. The event was a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. A highlight of the festival was the thought-provoking conclave, “Saga of Freedom Struggle in Odisha,” which shed light on the state’s significant yet often overlooked role in India’s independence movement. The session, moderated by Prof. Chandi Prasad Nanda, featured an eminent panel comprising Prof. Byomkesh Tripathy as chair, Dr. Bibhudatta Pramod Kumar Mishra, and Dr. Chandra Shekhar Hota. Together, they delved into Odisha’s contributions to the freedom struggle, exploring its profound stories of sacrifice and resilience, leaving the audience inspired and reflective. Odisha Parba 2024 was also a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. With 35 startups showcasing their transformative ideas, the event reflected the indomitable spirit of Odisha’s youth and their ability to bridge tradition with cutting- edge solutions. These enterprises spanned diverse sectors, demonstrating the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in the state. The grand finale was a testament to Odisha’s creative spirit. The festival unfolded as a mesmerizing medley of art, dance, music, and emotion. The audiences were transported to the soul of Odisha through “Suta Anuraga”, a graceful Odissi performance by Padma Shri Guru Ileana Citaristi and her troupe, narrating the dedication of Odisha’s master weavers. “Soul in Motion captivated hearts with its blend of martial arts and folk traditions, while “Jeevan Dhara” celebrated the indigenous roots of Odisha through a vibrant folk-dance performance by Kala O Kalakar. As the rhythmic beats of “Prakriti Pravaah” Chhau Dance performance by Badjabani Chhau Nrutya Prashthan painted the stage with the vibrance of nature, while Abhibyakti, by Moksha, hailing from the historic city of Cuttack, explored profundity of human expression through its core movements, echoed across the venue, the energetic “Kala Shakti” Paika fusion brought the essence of Odisha alive, blowing the crowd away. The grand finale, “Swaranjali”, filled the evening with melodious symphonies, led by singers Shri Swayam Padhi and Shri Bishnumohan Kabi, celebrating Odisha’s musical heritage. Odisha Parba 2024 wasn’t just an event-it was an emotional tapestry, connecting generations, traditions, and dreams. It was a platform where the art forms of the past met the promises of the future. As the curtains come down on this edition of Odisha Parba, the journey does not end here. Odisha Parba is a continuum, a celebration that promises to return next year with even more dazzling creations and unforgettable moments. Siddharth Pradhan, President of Odisha Samaj, commenced with an inspiring welcome address, emphasizing the celebration as a living testament to Odisha’s vast heritage and cultural identity.
Legislation that would weaken the powers of North Carolina’s incoming governor and other Democrat officials cleared both chambers of the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature this week. The bill would strip authority from the soon-to-be governor, Democrat Josh Stein, to appoint members to the State Board of Elections. Currently, the governor appoints all five members of the board—including three from his own party—based on the recommendations of the Democratic and Republican parties. The new bill would reassign that role to the state auditor, a position that will be filled by Republican Dave Boliek come January 2025. Another provision would limit the governor’s choice of candidates to fill vacancies on the state’s Court of Appeals and Supreme Court to a list provided by the outgoing judge’s political party. The bill would also bar the state’s attorney general from taking a legal position contrary to that of the General Assembly in litigation challenging state laws. Democrat U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson will assume that office after winning his race against Republican Rep. Dan Bishop. Meanwhile, Democrat Mo Green, set to take over the role of superintendent of public instruction, would be stripped of the power to appeal against a state review board’s decisions on charter school applications. The measure passed the North Carolina House along party lines on Nov. 19, prompting criticism from outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper. “Legislators have put forward a bill that fails to provide real support to communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene and instead prioritizes more power grabs in Raleigh,” Cooper said in a statement. The Senate nonetheless passed the bill a day later and sent it to the governor’s desk. The bill, Republican state Sen. Vickie Sawyer noted, allocates an additional $252 million for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. “This historic commitment brings the total state funding for relief to $1.1 billion. Families still struggling to rebuild after the storm can count on our continued focus on housing, infrastructure, and other critical needs,” Sawyer wrote in a social media post. While the General Assembly is in session, Cooper has 10 days to sign or veto legislation before it automatically becomes law. If he should veto the measure, Republicans have the supermajority needed for an override, though it remains unclear if they would all support one. In the House, three Republicans from Helene-damaged areas joined with the chamber’s Democrats in voting against the bill. Just one defection would be enough for an override to fail. Republicans are poised to lose their veto-proof majority next year after falling one House seat short in the Nov. 5 election. While the party will retain its supermajority in the Senate and a majority in the House, the current lame-duck session could be the last opportunity for Republicans to bypass the state’s Democrat administration. In 2016, the state’s Republican-led Legislature pulled a similar move, limiting the governor’s powers ahead of the transition to Cooper’s administration. That legislation sparked protests and years of litigation.The country's export sector plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and creating job opportunities. It serves as a key engine of economic development, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and trade balance. Therefore, any changes in export performance have a ripple effect on various aspects of the economy, making it essential to closely monitor and analyze export data.
The country's export sector plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and creating job opportunities. It serves as a key engine of economic development, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and trade balance. Therefore, any changes in export performance have a ripple effect on various aspects of the economy, making it essential to closely monitor and analyze export data.Introduction:TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI 82, LE MOYNE 61