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UPSC Civil Services 2023 results declared, Aditya Srivastava secures top rank

Animesh Pradhan and Donuru Ananya Reddy secure the 2nd and 3rd ranks respectively




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Want to give back to society, say UPSC toppers

A total of 1,016 candidates (664 men and 352 women) have been recommended by the Commission for appointment to various services. Among the top 25 successful candidates, 10 are women, two of whom are in the top five




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Tackling gender disparity in the deep tech sector

The effort to address this workplace issue should begin on university campuses, says a new study




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RSS-linked MSME group Laghu Udyog Bharati to co-host global exhibition on stone industry in Jaipur

This is the first time the RSS wing will co-host the biennial event, organised by an autonomous State government body; MoU will help develop Rajasthan’s stone industry at global level, says Industries Minister




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Centre warns of action against latecomers to work, early goers 

Punctuality of employees to be taken into account while considering important assignments, deputations and postings




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Delhi IAS coaching centre deaths: Four institutes offer ₹10 lakh each to kin of victims, free classes to others

Civil services aspirants, who have been protesting over the deaths of the three students, called the compensation a gimmick, and a strategy to dilute the issue




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Karnataka Group ‘A’ posts in Department of Medical Education to be filled through exam




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More than 12,000 register for IT job fair ‘Reboot 24’ in Kozhikode




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New apprenticeship platform marked by extensive features

The upgraded platform manages the entire apprenticeship lifecycle




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Gen Z: breaking the 9 to 5

This ‘high-maintenance’ generation speaks up for self-reliance, isn’t okay with inflexible work environments, and wants to retire by 35. There’s a lot that corporates can learn from them too: from transparency to pay equality



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While unemployment ‘halves’ in Haryana, its youth seek jobs abroad

Attributing the high unemployment rate in FY22 in the State to the global post-Covid economic slowdown in sectors such as hospitality and civil aviation, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Rajesh Khullar told The Hindu that job creation, both in the public and private sector, had been the Government’s top priority




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Bengaluru colleges see good placements with recruitment, salary packages going up

In addition to IT firms, the service sector, marketing, finance, and banking industries have emerged as leading recruiters this year




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PM Internship Scheme: All you need to know

The PM Internship Scheme aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore youth in the top 500 companies




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Historic night for Indian hockey!

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former compatriot PR Sreejesh was named Men's Goalkeeper Of The Year, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.




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Deepika shines as India edge Korea

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead India to a tense 3-2 win over South Korea




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Sangita's twin strike powers India

Young striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India defeated Malaysia 4-0 to open their campaign at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a confident note in Rajgir, Bihar on Monday.




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Officials plan express road network between Visakhapatnam and Bhogapuram for the upcoming international airport

Chief Minister mentioned about this road project in a recent meeting and we are currently preparing preliminary plans, says a senior VMRDA official




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Religious fervour marks Nagula Chavithi in Visakhapatnam

Many people visit snake pits at various places in the city and perform pujas




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VHP’s ‘Haindava Sankharavam’ in Vijayawada on January 5

Protection of Sanatana Dharma, Hindu temples from violation and temple properties from encroachments are among some of their demands




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NAMAHA Marathon to be organised in Visakhapatnam on November 10




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13-year-old boy found dead at home in Visakhapatnam




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Agency areas in ASR district beckon tourists with new attractions this season

Paramotor rides and tethered hot air balloon rides are being launched in the Araku Valley, where most of the tourists prefer to stay, say officials




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Police Commissioner urges GVMC chief to fix street lights, CCTV issues to combat crime effectively in Visakhapatnam

He raises the issue of increasing road encroachments causing traffic snarls in the city at a review meet; GVMC Commissioner promises to solve all the problems




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Vigilance Awareness Week concludes in Waltair Railway Division




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Chhath Puja to be organised at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on November 7




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B.R. Naidu to take charge as TTD Chairman on November 6

He offers prayers at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur




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Resident associations in Visakhapatnam urge State govt. to revoke levying of true-up charges

The announcement to levy the additional charges is surprising, given the NDA govt.’s pre-poll assurance that electricity rates would not be hiked, say association leaders




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Usha Chilukuri Vance’s grandaunt in the spotlight after J.D. Vance becomes U.S. Vice President-elect

The wife of J.D. Vance, who was elected Vice-President as running mate of President-elect Donald Trump, has a connection with Visakhapatnam; the coastal city is home to Usha’s paternal grandaunt Chilukuri Santhamma, 96, a professor of physics




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Andhra CM Chandrabu Naidu to virtually lay stone for 220KV sub-station in Anakapalli district




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Four-day national conference of ESICON in Visakhapatnam from November 7




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Stone laid for PV Sindhu Badminton Centre in Visakhapatnam

The government had allocated 2 acres of land in June 2021 to set up a center to promote sports




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Artist Moka Vijay Kumar’s 24-foot-long acrylic canvas painting bags a place in Asia Book of Records

Moka Vijay Kumar’s painting celebrates cultural unity across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh




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Between rock and hard place: housing dilemma of urban poor in Vijayawada

In August, Vijayawada experienced its heaviest rain in a century, highlighting a major issue—safe housing for the urban poor. Six people from the over three lakh residents living in rockslide-prone hilly areas died when a boulder crushed them during the rains. Despite the lurking danger, many continue to live there due to the proximity to their workplaces and unable to afford the high cost of housing in the plain area, writes Nellore Sravani




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IIM Vizag inks pact with NIT Mizoram over hybrid programme




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Workshopon empowerment of Scheduled Castes held in Anakapalle




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Praja Arogya Vedika urges Andhra Pradesh government to increase health budget to 6% of GSDP for better healthcare

‘A high prevalence of anaemia among children below five years and women, as well as widespread viral attacks, body pains, headache, joint pains, skin diseases, sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, blood pressure and blood sugar is observed in the State’




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Visakhapatnam travel agent wins award in Bangkok




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‘Namaha Marathon’ to be conducted in Visakhapatnam on November 10




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Waltair Division conducts mock drill at Simhachalam Railway Station Yard to assess emergency response capabilities and coordination




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Actor Venkatesh releases ASR district police’s anti-drug campaign ‘Swachh Sankalpam’ brochure at Araku Valley




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Visakhapatnam cybercrime police arrest four mule account holders from Nellore

A businessman from Visakhapatnam was duped of ₹16.50 lakh by cyber criminals and the bank accounts of the four arrested were used by the main accused, say police




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GVMC Commissioner inspects biogas plant at Kapuluppada




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Endocrinology plays a vital role in diagnosing, managing and preventing lifestyle disorders like diabetes and thyroid, says Venkaiah Naidu




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Need to acquire technical knowledge to handle cybercrime cases, says Anakapalli SP




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ENC conducts anti-hijack exercise at Visakhapatnam Airport to test response procedures




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Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan visits Eastern Naval Command to strengthen inter-command coordination 




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Andhra Pradesh govt. plans to construct a double decker corridor on old NH-5 stretch to decongest traffic in Visakhapatnam

The revised DPR for the double decker elevated corridor-cum-metro rail project is expected to be completed by March 2025, say officials




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Duvvada railway station to sport a new look after redevelopment work

The redevelopment work, launched on August 5, 2023, has picked up pace and is progressing, say officials




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SIDAR organises discussion with intellectuals at Dr L Bullayya College in Visakhapatnam




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Spouses of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant employees protest non-payment of salaries

They say they have been facing problems in managing houses; trade union is planning a protest at Old Gajuwaka Junction on November 10