January 16, 2026 9:22 PM

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Andhra Pradesh government approves AP FIRST research centre in Tirupati

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved proposals to establish a major research centre named AP Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST) in Tirupati. The decision was taken during a meeting today at the Camp Office with advisors from the Aerospace, Defence and IT Di...

January 16, 2026 9:19 PM

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Government blocks 242 illegal betting and gambling website links

The Government has blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links. Sources said that so far, over 7 thousand 800 illegal betting and gambling websites have been taken down, with a significant increase in enforcement actions after the passage of the Online Gaming Act.   Sources added tha...

January 17, 2026 6:33 AM

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PM Modi says Indian youth are solving real-world problems through startups

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Startup India programme is not just a scheme but a ‘Rainbow Vision’ that connects diverse sectors with new opportunities.   Addressing an event marking a decade of Startup India on National Startup Day in New Delhi, Mr Modi said that the Startup India...

January 16, 2026 8:58 PM

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BJP-Shiv Sena alliance sweeps Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections

The BJP-led Mahayuti poised for a big victory in Maharashtra, with a massive edge on most of the 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kalyan-Dombivali, Nashik, Thane and Navi Mumbai.   Addressing media persons in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnav...