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Telangana CM alleges conspiracy to end reservations in India

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday alleged that the BJP plans to do away with the reservation for various weaker sections in the country as per the RSSs ideology and the partys policy. In his remarks at an event to release a charge sheet against the BJP government at the Centre, brought Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 6:18 pm

CBDT extends due date for filing Form 10A/ Form 10AB up to June 30

The Centre has extended tax incentives for nine backward districts in Telangana (Representational image) The Centre has extended tax incentives for nine backward districts in Telangana (Representational image) Hyderabad: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for filing Form 10A/ Form 10AB under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) up to June 30, 2024. CBDT had earlier extended the due date for filing Form 10A/ Form 10AB by trusts, institutions and funds multiple times to mitigate genuine hardships of the taxpayers. The last such extension was made extending the date to September 30, 2023. Considering the representations received by CBDT requesting for further extension of due date for filing of such Forms beyond the last extended date of September 30, 2023, and with a view to avoid genuine hardships to taxpayers, CBDT has extended the due date of filing Form 10A/ Form 10AB upto June 30 in respect of certain provisions of section 10(23C)/ section 12A/ section 80G/ and section 35 of the Act. CBDT further clarifies that, if any such existing trust, institution or fund had failed to file Form 10A for AY 2022-23 within the extended due date, and subsequently, applied for provisional registration as a new entity and received Form 10AC, can also now avail this opportunity to surrender the said Form 10AC and apply for registration for AY 2022-23 as an existing trust, institution or fund, in Form 10A till 30th June 2024. It is also clarified that those trusts, institutions or funds whose applications for re-registration were rejected solely on the grounds of late filing or filing under wrong section code, may also submit fresh application in Form 10AB within the aforesaid extended deadline of June 30, 2024. The applications as per Form 10A/ Form 10AB shall be filed electronically through the e-filing portal of Income Tax Department. The Circular No. 07/2024 is available on www.incometaxindia.gov.in

Deccan Chronicle 25 Apr 2024 6:16 pm

Telangana DCA seizes DICLOJAN Forte tablets for label with false claims

Hyderabad: Officials of Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, on Wednesday detected a medicine DICLOJAN Forte Tablets (Diclofenac Sodium & Paracetamol Tablets), circulating in the market with misleading claim on its label that it treats fever, which is a contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. During the special raids, officials from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 6:11 pm

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Brigade Group ink deal for maiden InterContinental hotel in Hyderabad

IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Brigade Group to develop a 300-room InterContinental brand hotel in Telangana, India. The InterContinental Hyderabad Neopolis will be the first InterContinental property in Kokapet, Hyderabad, and will be part of Brigade's mixed-use development project. The hotel will offer five dining options, conferencing facilities, a fitness center, spa, swimming pool, outdoor recreation area, and retail outlet.

The Economic Times 25 Apr 2024 5:55 pm

Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' MLC By Election on May 27

Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday has issued a by-election schedule to Telangana Legislative Council from Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' Constituency. The election will be held on May 27. As per the schedule, the poll notification will be issued on May 2 and the last day for the filing of nomination papers is on May 9. The seat fell vacant after Palla Rajeshwar Reddy was elected as an MLA from Jangaon assembly constituency. Congress party declared Chinthapandu Naveen aka Teenmar Mallanna as their candidate for the by-poll.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Apr 2024 5:49 pm

Election 2024: Advantage Cong (I) in Zahirabad

As one drives into Zahirabad town, about 100 km and under three hours in Telangana State, two mega projects catch the attentionThe Mahindra Group and sign boards of the NIMZ (National Investment and Manufacturing Zone). If the former has made a significant impact on the lives of a section of people through jobs and business Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 5:22 pm

Polytechnic college student on way to offer namaz attacked in Telangana

In yet another incident of hate crime, Mohammed Masum, a 19-year-old student of KDR Govt Polytechnic College in Wanaparthy district of Telangana, was brutally beaten by his fellow student Lokesh and five others when he headed out from his hostel room to offering Isha prayers. Mohammed Masum (19) a student of KDR Govt Polytechnic College Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 4:57 pm

Graduates MLC bypoll in Telangana on May 27

Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the MLC by-election to the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates constituency will be held on May 27 from 8 am to 4 pm. The counting of votes will take place on June 5. The MLC seat was vacated after Palla Rajeshwar Reddy of BRS, the former MLC for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 4:56 pm

TSPSC Jr Lecturer Answer Key 2023: Final Answer Key & Response Sheet Now Available

Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has announced the recruitment of Junior Lecturers. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply online. Read on to know more about the vacancy details, important dates, and application process.

Naukrinama 25 Apr 2024 4:50 pm

BJP will end reservation for Muslims in Telangana: Amit Shah

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The News Mill 25 Apr 2024 4:48 pm

Hyderabad: Singapore Airlines to pay Telangana cop Rs 2L for faulty seats

Hyderabad: Singapore Airlines was directed by the consumer court in Hyderabad to compensate Telangana DGP Ravi Gupta for Rs 2 lakh after he over dysfunctional recliner seats on a flight from Hyderabad to Australia, via Singapore. In May last year, Ravi Gupta had booked two business class seats on a Singapore Airlines flight to Australia, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 4:42 pm

Will end 4% Muslim reservation in Telangana: Union min Amit Shah

Hyderabad: Union home minster Amit Shah said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will end the 4% job reservations for Muslims in Telangana if his party comes to power again at the Centre after winning the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Shah added that the reservation will be given to Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Caste (SC) Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 4:40 pm

Headline - Amit Shah Accuses Congress of Exploiting Telangana for Delhi's Financial Needs

Headline - Amit Shah Accuses Congress of Exploiting Telangana for Delhi's Financial Needs Senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Thursday alleged that the ruling Congress in Telangana has made the state 'Delhi's ATM', within a short span of coming to power. The union home minister was addressing an election rally at Siddipet in the state in support of BJP candidate from Medak Lok Sabha constituency M Raghunandan Rao. ''In such a short time, Congress party has made Telangana 'Delhi's ATM'. Congress party is not investigating the corruption of TRS (BRS), whether it is Kaleshwaram (project) or land scam. TRS and Congress party, both are in cahoots. You make Modi ji PM for third term, Narendra Modi ji will liberate Telangana from this corruption,'' he said. Congress assumed power in Telangana in December last year after its victory in the Legislative Assembly elections. Claiming that the Telangana people are with Modi this time, he said the people of the state have decided to make BJP victorious in every seat. Telangana's comprehensive development can happen only if a BJP government is formed at the Centre, he said. Alleging that the Congress and the BRS were not at all in favour of building the Ram temple in Ayodhya, he said Modi, in five years, won the court case in the matter and performed 'bhumi puja' for the temple construction and also its consecration. Shah claimed that the BJP-led government at the Centre, in 10 years, has addressed problems that plagued the country for a long time. By abolishing Article 370, Modi has integrated Kashmir with the country forever, he said. He claimed that the BJP has decided to end the ''Muslim reservation'' facilitated in Telangana by Congress and BRS and make it SC, ST, OBC quota. He also alleged that Congress and BRS did not celebrate ''Telangana Liberation Day'' (September 17, 1948 when the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad under Nizam rule merged with the Indian Union) due to ''fear of Majlis (AIMIM)''. BJP celebrates September 17 and it is not afraid of AIMIM, he said. Shah urged the gathering to ensure the BJP is victorious in 12 seats (of total 17) in Telangana. Every vote given to Raghunandan Rao would help in making Modi PM again, he said.

devdiscourse 25 Apr 2024 4:12 pm

Rajiv Gandhi scrapped inheritance law to save mother's wealth, claims PM Modi in MP poll rally

MORENA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi had abolished the inheritance tax after his mother Indira Gandhi's death to save her wealth from going to the government. Addressing an election rally in Madhya Pradesh's Morena city, Modi stepped up his attack on the Congress by claiming that he stands as a wall between the people and the grand old party's plans to loot them. He claimed that after benefiting from it, the Congress now wants to impose it again on the people of the country. Listen with your ears wide open about the sins that Congress has committed. I want to put forth an interesting fact. When former PM Indira Gandhi died, her children were going to get her property. But there was a rule earlier that before the property went to the children, some part of it was taken by the government. Congress had formulated a law on this. To save the property so that it does not go to the government, then PM Rajiv Gandhi scrapped the inheritance law. After accumulating wealth over four generations, now they want to loot your wealth. If Congress comes to power, it will snatch more than half of the earnings of the people through inheritance tax, Modi claimed. A day after Rahul Gandhi's remark that those who call themselves deshbhakt are scared of the 'X-ray' of caste census, Modi claimed that the Congress wants to confiscate people's jewellery and small savings by conducting an X-ray of their properties and valuables. The Congress wants to reinforce the tax more powerfully now that its four generations have reaped the benefits of the wealth passed on to them, he alleged. An adviser to the opposition party's 'shehzada' (referring to Rahul Gandhi) has now suggested the imposition of inheritance tax, he said, seizing on Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remarks amid the row on the issue of wealth redistribution. As long as the BJP is there, it will not allow such designs to succeed, the PM said. The wealth that you have accumulated by working hard and enduring hardships will be looted from you once a Congress-led government is formed, he said. Modi is standing as a wall between you and the Congress' plan to loot you, the prime minister said. PM Modi symbolises 'asatyamev jayate', is diverting attention from real issues: Congress Elections have slipped out of Modi's hands: Rahul Gandhi For the BJP, nothing is bigger than the country, while for the Congress, its own family is the major criterion, Modi said, apparently referring to dynastic politics. The Congress wants to snatch reservation of the SCs, STs, and OBCs and the downtrodden for the sake of its Muslim vote bank, he claimed. It was bent upon grabbing power with religious appeasement by spoiling the future of the people, the PM claimed. The Congress says Muslims have the first right on the country's resources, while I am saying that the poor have the first fight on it, he said. Congress party is a very big anti-development problem. It put Madhya Pradesh in line with other 'Bimaru' states in the country, he said. For years, Congress did not allow the 'One Rank One Pension' scheme for the armed forces, but we did it, he claiimed. The Congress has been hatching a conspiracy to deprive the tribals and backward classes of their rights for many years, the PM said, hitting out at the opposition party. Will you ensure a total washout of those snatching the rights of backward classes? he asked the gathering. The BJP government provided free ration to 80 crore people without any discrimination on the basis of religious lines, Modi said. Have you ever heard that someone is not getting free ration just because he is a Muslim? the PM said. When the Constitution was drafted, it was decided that for the unity and integrity of the country, reservation won't be extended on religious lines, he said. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution, was against reservation on religious lines, but the Congress gave it through the backdoor and stabbed him in the back, he said. Further targeting the Congress, Modi claimed that it put many Muslims illegally on the OBC list in Karnataka. It signed a paper declaring them OBC overnight and extending them reservation in education and government jobs clandestinely, he added. The reservation to Muslims was unlawful and against the Constitution, the prime minister said, adding: This action of the Congress is an alarm bell for the OBC communities of the entire country. Referring to border security, Modi said, We have asked our jawans to fire ten bullets in reply to one. He said the Congress was indulging in different games to get the chair anyhow by playing with the future of people. The Congress manifesto talks about religion-based reservation in jobs and education and it is influenced by the Muslim League, Modi claimed. The Congress chief minister of Telangana has just said that he will ensure reservation for Muslims, he said. When a Congress-led government had been formed at the Centre, it first introduced a religion-based quota in Andhra Pradesh, Modi claimed. The Congress was not completely successful in its plan then, but it still wants to play that game, he added. Addressing the rally in support of his party's Morena Lok Sabha seat candidate, Shivmangal Singh Tomar, Modi raised the slogan phir ek baar BJP sarkar. Polling in the Morena Lok Sabha seat will be held on May 7. PM Modi's redistribution of wealth remarks: What does Congress manifesto actually say? Caste census, economic mapping will 'uproot' 50 per cent reservation limit: Rahul Gandhi PM Modi has resorted to lies: Congress on his 'redistribution of wealth' remarks

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 3:40 pm

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Claims BJP Will Scrap Reservation If Voted To Power

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy claimed the BJP would cancel reservations for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and OBCs by 2025, if voted to power. By 2025, RSS will complete 100 years. They are trying to scrap SC, ST, OBC reservations by 2025. Many times, RSS and BJP leaders have... The post Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Claims BJP Will Scrap Reservation If Voted To Power appeared first on HW News English .

News View 25 Apr 2024 3:30 pm

BJP's Hyderabad Candidate Declares Assets Of Rs 221 Crore

BJP's candidate for the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat, Kompella Madhavi Latha owns family assets of Rs 221.37 crore, making her one of the richest candidates in Telangana.

NDTV 25 Apr 2024 2:43 pm

Hyderabad's Street Art Revolution: A kaleidoscope of colour and social commentary

Vibrant murals and graffiti are bringing life to the citys urban landscapes, creating captivating spots for art lovers.

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 2:36 pm

Telangana Top Cop Sues Singapore Airlines Over Dysfunctional Recliner Seats, Receives 2 Lakh in Compensation

Having faced inconvenience during the travel, the DGP stated they had to stay awake the entire journey, despite paying Rs.66,750 each for business (Z) class tickets, which is Rs.48,750 more than the economy class fare of Rs.18,000

Deccan Chronicle 25 Apr 2024 2:29 pm

Tollywood Actress Takes Political Plunge

Hyderabad: Undoubtedly, the election season is gripping Tollywood as well. There is an interesting development involving young Telugu actress Sahiti Dasari. The Telugu-born actress impressed the audience with her performance in Polimera' as well as Maa Oori Polimera 2. Apart from waiting for more plum offers, the actress has taken a political plunge and has filed her nomination in the Telangana polls. Sahiti has filed her nomination from the Chevella parliament constituency as an independent candidate. She will be taking on BRS strongman Kasani Gnaneshwar and Congresss Ranjith Reddy, who are both cash-rich. While it is unlikely that she would pose any threat to them, her decision to enter politics at such a young age and that too while being active in films is surprising to many. Superstar Pawan Kalyan is already in the fray for the MLA seat from PIthapuram and also campaigning hard for the TD-Jana Sena-BJP alliance.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Apr 2024 2:15 pm

Pageant chronicles

HYDERABAD: Beauty pageants have long provided a platform for the most talented individuals to showcase their abilities. Recently, Mrs India took place in Delhi, culminating in Ratna Mehera being awarded the prestigious title of Classic Mrs India 2024 among 30 finalists. To delve deeper into her journey, we had an exclusive one-on-one conversation with her. Tell us about your journey thus far. This platform is specifically for married women, with marriage being the sole eligibility criterion no restrictions based on height, weight, or other superficial attributes. In 2023, I participated in Mrs India Telangana, spearheaded by Mamata Trivedi, the regional director who initiated this avenue for married women. Following rigorous grooming sessions, I was crowned Mrs India Telangana in September 2023, subsequently representing Telangana on the national stage. How did you prepare yourself for this pageant? Weekly grooming sessions provided by the Regional Director played a pivotal role in shaping our journey. After clinching the Mrs India Telangana title in 2023, my aim was to represent our state nationally. The finale took place in March, featuring several rounds including the national costume round, where I conveyed a message representing our nation. Could you elaborate on the various rounds of the pageant? The national costume round allowed us to convey a message about our nation through our attire. I chose to represent Swasth Bharat Kushal Bharath emphasising a healthy nation as a virtuous one. Other rounds included the talent segment. Out of 20 finalists, 10 proceeded to the final round where we were each asked a question. The best response determined the title winner. What was the question posed to you, and how did you answer it? The question revolved around the hypothetical choice of being reborn as either a man or a woman. I expressed my desire to be reborn as a woman, highlighting the inherent strength and patience we possess, akin to Bhudevi. I emphasised the transformative nature of motherhood, resonating with the audience. How has this experience impacted you both personally and professionally? Despite my mother being a homemaker, my childhood dream of gracing the ramp was fulfilled post-marriage, thanks to my husbands unwavering support. His encouragement earned him the title of the most supportive husband. This journey has not only enriched me personally but also opened doors professionally. Why do you believe platforms like these are crucial for married women? Marriage doesnt signal the end of ones aspirations; instead, it marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities for self-discovery and societal contribution. Beyond the glitz of the crown, its about giving back to society through charity initiatives. Any message for fellow women? Women possess boundless potential. Lets break free from societal constraints, spread our wings, and embrace life to the fullest. Our capabilities know no bounds.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 2:14 pm

United Muslim Forum criticizes PM Modis ghuspeti remarks

The UMF urged imams to use the Friday sermon to explain the need to improve polling percentages

The Hindu 25 Apr 2024 2:01 pm

7 students die by suicide post Inter results in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana reels under the weight of tragedy as seven Inter students reportedly took their lives following the announcement of exam results on Wednesday, April 25. The incidents were spread across different districts, and have sent shockwaves through the state. In Rajendranagar, a first year inter student named Harini ended her life by hanging after Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 1:16 pm

Telangana: Four killed in road accident near Warangal

WARANGAL: In a tragic incident, four youth were killed in a road accident on Wednesday midnight. The incident took place at the Yellanda village outskirts on the Warangal-Khammam highway under the Wardhannapet Police Station Limits. The deceased were identified as P Ganesh, M Sidhu, V Teja and P Anil Kumar; they were all residents of Yellanda village. Police said that the deceased P Ganesh along with his three friends went on a single two-wheeler to Hanamkonda city to celebrate after knowing that he has passed the Intermediate Public Examination 2024. While returning from Hanamkonda, a speeding private travel bus coming in the opposite direction rammed their two-wheeler on the outskirts of Yellanda village. Three died on the spot, while the fourth succumbed to injuries at MGM Hospital in Warangal. Upon information, police personnel's rushed to the spot and shifted bodies to Community Health Centre (CHC) for a postmortem. The incident has led to a traffic jam for over one kilometre on the Warangal-Khammam highway. A case has been registered and an inquiry is on.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 1:11 pm

Four Telangana students celebrating exam success killed in accident

Hyderabad: Four intermediate students, returning after a party to celebrate their success in exams, died in a tragic road accident in Warangal district of Telangana, police said. The accident occurred around midnight on the outskirts of Wardhannapet town on Warangal-Khammam highway when the bike which they were riding collided with a private bus coming from []

orissapost 25 Apr 2024 1:02 pm

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy charges BJP with conspiracy to scrap reservations

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy warns against BJP's plan to remove reservations, aligning with RSS agenda. Congress vows to enhance OBC reservations, urging for a population census. AICC and Deepa Das Munshi stress saving democracy and constitution.

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 12:54 pm

JEE Main 2024 Result Out: 56 Candidates Achieve Perfect Score, 15 Hailing from Telangana

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024 Session 2 Paper 1 (B.Tech and BE). With 56 candidates achieving 100 percentile, this year's results have garnered significant attention. Here's a comprehensive overview of the JEE Main 2024 results, including key statistics and insights.

Naukrinama 25 Apr 2024 12:24 pm

India to Bid for World Chess Championship Hosting Rights: AICF Secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan

India to Bid for World Chess Championship Hosting Rights: AICF Secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan Newly-elected All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary Dev Patel on Thursday said the country will bid for the hosting rights of this year's much-anticipated World Championship clash between teen sensation D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China. The 17-year-old Gukesh became the youngest ever challenger for the world title by winning the Candidates Tournament in Toronto on Monday. The dates and venue for the world championship, which will be held in the last quarter of the year, are yet to be finalised. ''We are open to discussion with FIDE, the apex chess body, and we are certain that the best world championship will be held in India,'' Patel, who is only 24 and heads the Gujarat Chess Association, told PTI. ''For me now, the most important aim is not to look at this as a World Championship proposal to FIDE, but to actually manifest this into making chess a popular sport in the country,'' he added. Patel said the AICF will contact FIDE on this matter on Friday. The states in contention, according to him, are his home base of Gujarat, the traditional chess hub of Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Speaking about his expertise in the game, the youngest ever AICF secretary said he has a fair idea of the requirements of the players. ''I understand the complexity of the game and I also know that parents, coaches and the other supporting people literally have to do a lot to make a Gukesh or any other star,'' he said, referring to his administrative experience running the Gujarat association. ''And surely, the game of chess will be the winner,'' he added. Patel was elected to office last month.

devdiscourse 25 Apr 2024 12:12 pm

Gang smuggling Karnataka diesel into Telangana busted

HYDERABAD: Valued at Rs 95.65 per litre, diesel prices in Hyderabad are higher than Karnatakas diesel rate of Rs 86.39. Taking note of this price difference, a smuggler had been illegally transporting thousands of litres of diesel from Karnataka to Hyderabad on several occasions. The Cyberabad Special Operations Team on Tuesday apprehended seven drivers of the diesel smuggling gang and seized 10,800 litres of diesel worth Rs 10 lakh along with seven small tankers. The police intercepted the gang while they were travelling across an open plot in front of an engineering college in Vattinagulapally. Upon enquiry, the police found that a businessman named Radhakrishna had turned into a diesel smuggler and had been smuggling diesel worth crores of rupees across the two states. According to police, Radhakrishna is supplying the diesel to another smuggler Surya, who further delivers the fuel to the door-step of needy customers. For this purpose, Surya hired Ritesh, who manages an app through which small tankers, local sand lorries, quarry lorries and consumers purchase the smuggled diesel, said the SOT officials. Officials noted that Radhakrishna was named as an accused in a case from last month too, where 18,000 litres of diesel was being smuggled into the city.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:48 am

Six Including Infant Killed in Road Accident in Telangana's Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway

The car carrying the victims collided with the truck parked on the roadside for repairs, along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway

News18 25 Apr 2024 11:47 am

Video: Flexi surfaces against BJP in Hyderabad as Amit Shah visits Telangana

Hyderabad: A flexi questioning and mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP surfaced in Hyderabad ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Telangana. It appeared on the main road near the state Congress office in Hyderabad. Ahead of Union Home minister #AmitShah 's visit to #Telangana, #flexi surfaces against the #BJP govt.Flexi termed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 11:46 am

Telangana's Yadadri thermal power plant gets green signal from Union government

HYDERABAD: In a move that is likely to help Telangana overcome the power deficit and become a power surplus state, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has accorded permission for the construction of Yadadri thermal power plant in the erstwhile Nalgonda district. This decision was taken during the eighth meeting of the expert appraisal committee (EAC) on thermal power projects held on April 5. The minutes of the meeting were made available to the public on Wednesday. The TS Genco proposed to establish a 4,000 MW (5X800 MW) coal-based supercritical Yadadri thermal power station at Veerlapalem village in Damercherla mandal on 1,133.14 hectares of land. The MoEF&CC granted the environmental clearance on June 29, 2017, while the TSPCB gave consent for the establishment of the project on July 25, 2017. The construction works were commenced by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on October 17, 2017. However, the clearance was challenged in the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone), which disposed of the case by giving certain observations and directions. Subsequently, TS Genco sought additional terms of reference from the MoEF&CC, which were granted on November 8, 2023. Following this, the EAC has approved the proposal for an amendment to the clearance, aligning with NGT directives and the additional TOR issued by the MoEF&CC. Particulars Estimated cost: Rs 34,542.95 crore Aim: To bridge the power deficit in TG Employment: 2,000 persons (direct) and another 2,000 persons (indirect) 100% indigenous coal link with SCCL mines for 14 MTPA TS Genco built a 400-acre ash pond on-site With a fly ash production of 3.19 MTPA, TS Genco aims for full utilisation of fly ash within 4 years. 14 cement plants and two brick-making units within a 50-km radius of plant have been approached for uptake. Letters of willingness have been received. Cement plants in the area require 3.84 MTPA of fly ash, with additional demand of 0.21 MTPA from other agencies EAC rejects NTPCs proposal Meanwhile, the proposal to expand the Ramagundam STPP by an additional 2x800 MW (Stage-IV, Telangana STPP, Phase-I) at Ramagundam in the Peddapalli district by NTPC Limited was rejected. The NTPC had proposed that as there is no additional land and ash pond required for Stage II, the ash pond of 100 acres for Stage-I will be used for Stage II. The EAC noted that since the Medapalli OCP mine void is filled with water as per the mine closure plan, the void has to be developed as a deemed water body, so the disposal of fly ash is not allowed in the mine void of Medapalli OCP. Further, using a part of the water body for ash disposal is not advisable due to the fragile ecology and sensitive aquatic environment. The Committee also noted that the existing Ash Pond/Dyke area is not fully utilised and the NTPC shall first use the same and also ensure 100% ash utilisation per notifications issue dy MoEF&CC from time to time. The Committee therefore returned the proposal in its present form, the EAC said. Meanwhile, NTPC Limiteds proposal to expand the Ramagundam STPP by an additional 2x800 MW (Stage-IV, Telangana STPP, Phase-I) at Ramagundam in the Peddapalli district was rejected. NTPC had suggested utilising the existing ash pond, spread over 100 acres, from Stage-I for Stage-II, citing a lack of additional land. However, the EAC cited concerns over environmental impact and noted that the Medapalli OCP mine void, intended for ash disposal, was now designated as a water body per the mine closure plan. The EAC deemed fly ash disposal in this area unacceptable due to the fragile ecology and sensitive aquatic environment. Additionally, they highlighted the underutilisation of existing ash pond/dyke areas and emphasised compliance with ash utilisation regulations set by the MoEF&CC. Consequently, the EAC returned the proposal in its current form. Tentative commissioning dates Unit - 1: October 15, 2024 Unit - 2: October 15, 2024 Unit - 3: March 31, 2025 Unit - 4: December 31, 2024 Unit - 5: February 28, 2025

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:44 am

Congress allots Khammam ticket to Ponguletis kin

HYDERABAD/KARIMNAGAR: The Congress on Wednesday announced candidates for the remaining three Lok Sabha segments on the eve of the last day of filing nominations for the Lok Sabha elections. As expected, the party nominated Velichala Rajender Rao for Karimnagar, Mohammed Waliullah for Hyderabad and Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy for Khammam constituency. The three candidates have already filed nominations hoping for party tickets. Interestingly, Raghuram Reddy is a close relative of minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and film actor Daggubati Venkatesh who hails from the dominant Kamma community in the district. It appears that the party strategically chose him expecting him to bag the votes of both Reddy and Kamma communities in the constituency. Meanwhile, the Congress reportedly pacified Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka who lobbied the Khammam seat for his wife before finalising the name of Raghurama Reddy. The party also announced the candidature of Chinthapandu Naveen, who goes with the sobriquet of Theenmar Mallanna, for upcoming byelection for Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda graduates constituency. Out of the 17 Lok Sabha seats, the Congress gave tickets to seven Reddy candidates, one each from Velama, Adivasi, Lambada and Muslim communities and three each from SC and BC castes. Aligireddy too files nomination Two days after Rajender Rao filed his nomination papers as the Congress candidate from Karimnagar Lok Sabha constituency, former MLA Aligireddy Praveen Reddy too submitted his papers on Wednesday. On behalf of Praveen, his follower Managa Ramachandram filed a set of nomination papers, leaving the party cadre in a state of confusion. Meanwhile, Rajender Raos wife Rekha filed two sets of nomination papers on Wednesday. Praveen reportedly asked his follower to file nomination on his behalf a day after Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that Rajender Rao filed his papers only receiving the approval of the AICC. Speaking to TNIE, a supporter of Praveen said: During the Assembly elections, Praveen aspired for Husnabad ticket. But the party promised to give him an MLC post or allot ticket for the Karimnagar Lok Sabha constituency. It may be mentioned here that the Husnabad ticket was allotted to Ponnam Prabhakar. Meanwhile, Rajender Rao has intensified his campaign in the constituency. His wife Rekha too is carrying out door-to-door campaign in villages across the Karimnagar mandal.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:39 am

Telangana: CRPF officer dies as AK-47 rifle goes off

KHAMMAM: A 47-year-old assistant commandant of the CRPF 81 battalion was killed in a gun misfire near the Pusuguppa base camp in Cherla mandal on Wednesday. According to a release, the deceased, MV Seshagiri, along with other personnel, went to Oldpusuguppa, situated one kilometre away from the base camp, on a routine visit. While returning, the company had to cross a canal. When Seshagiri, who was carrying his AK-47, jumped to cross the obstacle, it misfired and the bullet ended up going to his chest, the release said. While the rescue team and other staff shifted him to the Bhadrachalam Area Hospital by ambulance, the doctors declared him brought dead. After learning about the incident, Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju, Bhadrachalam ASP Paritosh Pankaj and other officials rushed to the spot. DGP Ravi Gupta had visited the Pusuguppa base camp along with other officials a few days ago. The release said Seshagiri was a native of Ananthapuram and had been at the base camp for a year. He is survived by his wife and two children.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:37 am

Students from weaker, vulnerable sections in Hyderabad shine in exam, set sights high

HYDERBAD: Students belonging to the weaker sections of the society from the Kallam Anji Reddy Vocational Junior College in Hyderabad passed with flying colours in the state Intermediate public examinations in the results announced by the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) on Wednesday. Tirumani Pooja from Borabanda in Hyderabad, whose father works as a carpenter scored 983/1000 in the first-year exams. She said that she aspires to become a software engineer. Another first-year student P Menaka scored 981/1000. Menakas father works as a security guard and said she wishes to become an engineer in the future. Students coming from vulnerable sections said that the results brought a ray of hope in their lives and encouraged them to pursue their dreams despite their difficult circumstances. S Vaishnavi who scored 980/1000 in vocational course said that she was being raised by her father as her mother had passed away and was neglected by her father due to poor financial condition. However, her Intermediate score opened a way forward for her higher education. Mattam Lokes also secured 497/500 marks in the vocational course, aspires to become a pharmacist and also join the public services. Abdul Gaffer, son of an auto driver who scored 493/500 and got a state rank also wants to become a pharmacist, while V Venkata Karuna who scored 488/500 also aspires to become a software engineer.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:34 am

Telangana: Four killed in road accident

Hyderabad: Four youngsters lost their lives when a bus hit a motorcycle at Yellanda village in Wardhannapet mandal in the district. The four boys were traveling on the same two-wheeler, said the police. According to the police, the incident occurred on Wednesday night. The private travel bus, heading from Wardhannapet to Warangal, collided with the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 11:30 am

CM Revanth swaying between Modi and Rahul: KT Rama Rao

HYDERABAD/RAJANNA-SIRCILLA: Stating that Malkajgiri played a significant role in A Revanth Reddys political career as he was elevated to the TPCC presidents post and later became the chief minister, BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Revanth failed to fulfil his promises made to the people of the Lok Sabha segment. Revanth is now inaccessible to the people of the segment, Rama Rao alleged, addressing a roadshow during the nomination rally of Malkajgiri BRS candidate Ragidi Lakshmareddy. The BRS working president also alleged that Revanth would halt all schemes if the Congress gained more seats in the Lok Sabha elections. If you want the schemes promised by Congress to be implemented, BRS should win, Rama Rao told the voters. He accused Revanth of fielding a dummy candidate from Congress in Malkajgiri to benefit Modi, noting that such strategies have been deployed in multiple places by the Congress to aid the BJP. Drawing attention to political allegiances, Rama Rao contrasted Rahul Gandhis criticism of Modi with Revanths familial regard for him, stating, Rahul Gandhi says Chowkidar chor hai but Revanth calls Modi his bada bhai. Revanths loyalty seems to sway between Rahul Gandhi and Modi. Rama Rao criticised both Modi and Revanth for their unfulfilled promises, questioning whether the CM delivered on commitments like loan waivers and financial aid for women. He noted a growing sentiment in favour of KCRs leadership. Rama Rao said giving BRS 10 seats would enable KCR reclaim political dominance in the state and advocate for the peoples development. In Sircilla, he alleged peoples tolerance for the Congress government is being tested in just four months of it coming to power in the state. People have come to realise the difference between KCRs and Congress rule. People are angry with the Congress for not fulfilling its promises, Rama Rao said.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:25 am

Embarrassment for Telangana BJP as both Godam, Rathod file nomination in Adilabad segment

ADILABAD: In a major embarrassment for the BJP, both the official candidate Godam Nagesh and rebel Ramesh Rathod filed nomination papers from the Adilabad Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday. Former MP Nagesh, who was allotted the party ticket by the leadership, handed over his papers to Returning Officer Rajarshi Shah at the collectors office. Nagesh, accompanied by MLAs Payal Shankar (Adilabad), A Maheshwar Reddy (Nirmal), P Harish (Sirpur) and Rama Rao Patel (Mudhole), reached the Collectors office after holding a rally from the Ramleela Grounds. Speaking on the occasion, Maheshwar Reddy said that the Congress government failed to fulfil the promises it made to the people of Telangana during the Assembly elections. Targeting the BRS, he said: After the Lok Sabha elections, the BRS will disintegrate. The RBS wont win even a single seat and its candidates will lose their deposits. He also expressed confidence that the BJP will secure 10 to 12 seats. Meanwhile, former MP Rathod Ramesh went to the nomination centre alone to file his papers. In the recent Assembly elections, Rathod contested unsuccessfully from Khanapur constituency on a BJP ticket but polled more than 45,000 votes. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he contested on a Congress ticket and finished third though he secured over three lakh votes.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:23 am

Telangana: Seethakka, MLA visit home of Maoist killed in encounter

BHUPALPALLY: Days after Maoist leader Siripelli Sudhakar, alias Sankaranna, was shot dead in an encounter in Chhattisgarh district, Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya, alias Seethakka, along with Jayashankar Bhupalpally MLA Gandra Satyanarayana visited his residence in Challagarriga village of Chityal mandal and consoled his family on Wednesday. Sudhakar and his wife Sumana, alias Rajitha, were shot dead in a major encounter that took place on the Kanker border of Chhattisgarh on April 16. Sudhakar has gone underground decades ago, and married Sumana in the forest. On Wednesday, Seethakka and Satyanarayana reached Challagariga village to console Sudhakars mother Rajapochamma. They assured her that the Congress will help the family in all possible ways. The Congress government will help Sudhakars family, said Seethakka after paying tribute to the couple.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:19 am

Indigo asked to pay Rs 30K to Hyderabad man for late flight cancellation alert

HYDERABAD: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission- II, Hyderabad, has directed Indigo Airlines to pay a compensation of Rs 30,000 to a Hyderabad man for not intimidating the flight cancellation well in time. According to the complainant, Surya Kant Trivedi, the airlines sent the message of cancellation at 4:31 am in the morning, which he saw in the cab at 8:00 am while on his way to the airport. His flight was scheduled for 10:05 a.m. The consumer had fixed an important meeting at 2:00 pm on the same day for which three more people were flying to Chennai. He ended up missing the meeting. Additionally, he had booked a hotel for which he had paid Rs 7,800, adding that the amount was non-refundable as the check-in time began 4 hours prior. In its defense, Indigo contended that the initial flight was cancelled owing to operational constraints that were beyond their control. It added that the refund of the airfare was initiated as per the DGCAs provisions. Moreover, Indigo alleged that the consumer did not produce any evidence of losses incurred after missing the meeting. While it further argued that it intimidated the customer about the flight cancellation in advance, the Commission noted that Indigo did not produce any evidence to establish that it informed the consumer within reasonable time. Adding to that, the bench also observed that there was no proof to show that the flight was cancelled due to operational constraints, as its other flights were operating. Neither did it show that steps were taken to make alternative arrangements for the passengers travel. The Commission ordered Indigo to pay a compensation of Rs 30,000 to the consumer within 45 days from March 28, failing which an interest rate of 12% will be levied. Singapore Airline told to pay `1L for faulty recliner seats in biz class The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Hyderabad, has directed Singapore Airlines to pay a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to a Hyderabad-based couple who could not avail of the facilities of recliner seats despite booking business class tickets. Additionally, it ordered a refund of Rs 97,500 with a 12% interest rate. The couple, Ravi Gupta, an IPS officer, and his partner, Anjali Gupta, said they were treated as economy class passengers even after paying Rs 18,000 more for business class. The airlines argued that there was a technical error and stated that they tried to compensate the complainants with vouchers and other offers. The bench observed that the complainants suffered distress and are liable for compensation to be paid within 45 days from April 19.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:15 am

Governments shouldnt misuse babus: RBI ex-governor Duvvuri Subbarao

HYDERABAD: Referring to the Narendra Modi regimes circular instructing bureaucrats to highlight the governments achievements last year, former Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao on Wednesday said that civil servants should not be used as publicists for political mileage. Speaking at the launch of his book Just a Mercenary?: Notes from My Life and Career here on Wednesday, Subbarao said: The deciding line is very thin. It is a line that both politicians and civil servants have to be conscious of and respect. He opined that there should be a cooling-off period before IAS officers and diplomats take the political plunge. According to the former RBI governor, civil servants have to stay anonymous and unbiased. It is essential that civil servants keep their ears to the ground, he said. The former RBI Governor said that tensions between the government and Central bank are hardwired into the system. These tensions are a function of the chemistry between the Union finance minister and prime minister on one side and the Governor on the other, Subbarao added. Stating that the RBI has become more independent over time, he said that the impressionistic view that the Central banks independence is being curtailed was shaped by sensational and misleading news. Speaking to TNIE on the sidelines of the programme, the former RBI governor said that while Indias projected rise to the third-largest economy was quite possible, the real challenge is to ensure that the benefits of growth are widely shared. Stating that growth rose to 7.6% from 7.2% last year, Subbarao said that India was projected to overtake Germany and Japan soon. Ensuring that the benefits of growth are widely shared, particularly among the bottom segments of the population, is important to sustain the rate of growth, he said. Subbarao pointed out that India is a large economy and a poor country at the same time. The idea must be to increase per capita income, he added. Advocating for reforms in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations, Subbarao said that the number of chances to take the examination should be reduced to save the time and energy of the youth. However, he suggested that candidates from SC, ST and OBC communities may be exempted. Prior to his stint in the RBI, Subbarao held positions such as Finance Secretary to the Government of India and Secretary to the Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Council.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:09 am

CM Revanth Reddy challenges KCR to debate on KLIS

HYDERABAD: Wondering if the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) was an engineering marvel as claimed by the previous BRS government, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday challenged his predecessor K Chandrasekhar Rao to a debate on the irrigation project at the Medigadda barrage in the presence of experts, public intellectuals and people of Telangana. Addressing his second meeting of the day at Warangal, he said, The Kaleshwaram project, which you (KCR) built by investing your brain, has collapsed. Did you design the Kaleshwaram project while you were intoxicated? If you have guts and honesty, come for a debate. The TPCC chief also criticised the BRS supremo for not attending the Assembly session and alleged that the latter does not have the courage to face the truth. The Leader of Opposition, who has 10 years experience of serving as chief minister, chose not to attend the session and forgo the chance to speak on peoples issues as he was afraid of the Congress government questioning his loot for 10 years. KCR does not have the courage to come to the Assembly and look into my face. However, he leisurely goes to a TV channel and sits there for four hours, Revanth said. Panel to probe klis from today Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, heading a judicial commission that will probe into the irregularities and corruption allegations in KLIS construction, will start from Thursday. The one-man panel will first interact with Irrigation officials. Ghose has sought more information from officials on KLIS. He is set to visit Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages on Friday Cong announces tickets for 3 seats The Congress announced the candidates for the pending three Lok Sabha segments on Wednesday. The party has nominated Velichala Rajender Rao from Karimnagar, Mohammad Waliullah from Hyderabad and Raghurama Reddy from Khammam. It also nominated Chinthapandu Naveen (Teenmar Mallanna) for Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates constituency bypoll A leader like Kadiyam only improves Congs stature: Revanth Accepting the challenge to implement crop loan waiver by August 15, he asked BRS MLA T Harish Rao to remain ready with his resignation letter. Stating that though KLIS was constructed with `1 lakh crore, Revanth asserted that the main components such as Medigadda, Sundilla and Annaram were damaged and remained defunct. On nominating Kadiyam Kavya for the Warangal Lok Sabha seat, the TPCC president said that he sent senior party leaders to meet Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari with a request to join the Congress. If a leader like Kadiyam Srihari, who is sincere and renders services to the people, joins the Congress, my image and the partys stature would grow. I sent a proposal for an MP ticket to Kavya. Earlier, he might have not agreed to such a proposition, but at a time when the BJP is planning to remove reservations for SCs/STs and change the Constitution, he obliged to our proposal, Revanth said. Earlier in the day, the chief minister filed the nomination along with Congress Secunderabad candidate, Danam Nagender. Speaking on the occasion, Revanth slammed BJP leaders for not developing the segment. Stating that BJP leaders Bandaru Dattatreya and G Kishan Reddy have become Union ministers after being elected as MP from the Secunderabad Lok Sabha seat, the chief minister asked if they had brought any funds from the Centre to develop the region.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 11:04 am

'KCR was incompetent as chief minister,' says Uttam Kumar Reddy

HYDERABAD: Alleging that BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao was incompetent as the chief minister, Ministers N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Wednesday accused the former of rendering injustice to erstwhile Nalgonda and Mahabubnagar districts. Addressing a press conference along with TPCC working president T Jayaprakash Reddy and other Congress MLAs, Uttam said that it was during KCRs stint as chief minister that neighbouring AP utilised more Krishna waters than it was allocated while the BRS chief remained mum. AP withdrew 92,000 cusecs from Pothireddypadu, which was more than the region drew during the rule of former chief ministers NT Rama Rao and YS Rajasekhar Reddy. Before 2014, AP region used to draw 4.1 tmcft from Srisailam, and after 2014, this was increased to 9.5 tmcft. Every time Jagan and KCR met, injustice was done to Telangana, Uttam alleged. He said that KCR has been wrongly claiming that massive loot of water occurred in undivided Andhra Pradesh. The fact is that there was more loot of water after the formation of Telangana, the minister said.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 10:54 am

PM Modi to address around 6 public meets in Telangana

HYDERABAD: As part of the Lok Sabha poll campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address five to six public meetings across the state. He is also expected to meet IT professionals in Hyderabad on April 30. According to the BJP, the prime minister will visit Andole in Zaheerabad constituency on April 30. On the same evening, he will address IT professionals in Serilingampally. On May 3, Modi is expected to address a public meeting in the Warangal constituency and another combined one for the Bhuvanagiri and Nalgonda segments. On May 4, he will take part in a meeting in Narayanapet of Mahbubnagar constituency and another at Vikarabad in the Chevella segment.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 10:49 am

'Will quit politics if CM waives crop loan,' says Harish Rao

KHAMMAM: Former Minister T Harish Rao on Wednesday said that if Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy waives farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh by August 17, he would resign from his post. I will quit politics permanently if Revanth waives crop loans by August 17, said Harish. The former minister called on Revanth to accept the challenge by coming to the Telangana martyrs memorial on Friday to take an oath. Addressing BRS leaders from Khammam at a resort here, he criticised the four months of Congress rule, citing group politics, insults and abuses among party members. Harish alleged that while people of Khammam suffer from lack of drinking water and farmers struggle with lack of water for cultivation, Congress leaders are preoccupied with seeking tickets in Delhi. BRS Khammam candidate Nama Nageswara Rao accused that the Congress of doing injustice to BCs.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 10:47 am

'Only way to get Congress to fulfil its promises is to vote for BRS,' says KCR

NALGONDA : Stating that the only way the Congress will implement its promises to the people was if the BRS wins a majority of the Lok Sabha seats, former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday urged voters to give his party the leverage it needs to exert pressure on the state government. KCR was addressing a roadshow in Miryalaguda in support of BRS candidate K Krishna Reddy on Wednesday. If the BRS wins 12 Lok Sabha seats, pressure will be on the Congress to implement its promises. Telangana was achieved after a struggle of 15 years and the aspirations of its people must be fulfilled, he said. KCR said that though the Irrigation minister was from the district, the Nagarjuna Sagar Project was handed over to the KRMB. Since 1956, the Congress has been the enemy of Telangana. The Congress came to power making false promises, he said. The former chief minister said that he undertook a padayatra from Kodad to Haliya over the Sagar left canal issue. However, the farmers are again depressed and in pain. A minister said that if the farmers demand Rythu Bandhu, he will hit them with a sandal. The minister forgets that the footwear used by farmers is harder, KCR said. He alleged that even though there was an opportunity to release water from NSP, it was not released for farmers. In the 10 years that I was in power, crops were harvested 18 times under NSP ayacut. We planned that, if there was less water in Krishna ayacut, then water would be diverted from Kaleshwaram to the Musi project and from there to Udayasamudram and Peddadevulapally ponds. This would have ensured greenery and a permanent end to water scarcity, KCR said. He alleged that as soon as he was voted out of office, power cuts were back in the state, Mission Bhagiratha taps dried up, Rythu Bandhu and Rithu Bima were stopped. Congress leaders are busy abusing KCR. They forget that without the support of farmers, nothing can be done in the country, the BRS chief said.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 10:43 am

Telangana man gets 20 years in jail for sexual assault on 3-yr-old

HYDERABAD: A 44-year-old van driver accused of sexual assault of a three-year-old nursery student was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 20 years and was imposed Rs 5,000 fine by the additional metropolitan-cum-special fast track judge court in Nampally. According to sources working on the case, In December 2022, the convict sexually assaulted the victim under the staircase of the school premises before he picked her up and dropped her at her house. The victims grandmother was the first to notice the assault and upon intimating the father of the child, the family approached the police and subsequently investigation was carried out. During the investigation, the police found that although staff and guards were present at the school when the assault happened, nobody had noticed it. However, through examination and scientific evidence, the convict was sentenced for 20 years of RI under IPC Sections 376 AB and sections of the POCSO Act.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 10:41 am

Amit Shah's Old Comment on Removal of Muslim Reservations Peddled As Recent Ones

Amit Shah spoke about this while campaigning in Telangana during the Assembly elections in November 2023.

The Quint 25 Apr 2024 10:39 am

Telangana: Court rejects bail plea of four accused in phone-tapping case

HYDERABAD: In a significant development in the ongoing phone-tapping case, the Nampally City Court has rejected the bail petitions filed by four accused. The four accused -- Praneeth Rao, Radha Kishan Rao, Bhujanga Rao and Thirupathanna -- filed petitions seeking bail. Radha Kishan Rao, former OSD to Task Force, sought interim bail to appear for his LLM exams. However, the court rejecting his plea suggested that he can write his exam after two years. The counsel for the police team investigating the case expressed apprehension that there was a potential danger of the accused influencing the witnesses and tampering with evidence if granted bail. The case, which garnered widespread public attention, originated from a case registered with the Punjagutta police after a petition was filed by additional SP, Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) D Ramesh. During the custody of the accused, investigators uncovered startling revelations. For instance, Radha Kishan Rao allegedly utilised official vehicles to transport cash during the general elections in 2019. The remand report mentioned that former IAS officer and BRS Medak Lok Sabha candidate P Venkataram Reddy was also involved in cash transportation using Task Force vehicles.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 10:38 am

Telangana: Five students die by suicide after failing in examinations

ADILABAD/KHAMMAM/HYDERABAD: Hours after the TSBIE announced the final examination results on Wednesday, four Intermediate first-year students and one second-year student hanged themselves to death from ceiling fans in separate cases. The students reportedly took their lives because they had failed in one or more subjects. The police have registered cases. In the first case, a 16-year-old girl, Vakadhani Vaishali, who failed in mathematics (Part B) paper, killed herself at her residence in Mudigonda mandal headquarters in Khammam district. In the second incident, an 18-year-old Intermediate first-year student, G Tejaswani, studying at Alphores Junior College in Mancherial, hanged herself at her residence on Wednesday. The girl reportedly took the extreme step after she failed in both parts of the mathematics paper. In the third incident, 18-year-old M Sathvik killed himself by hanging in Tandur mandal in Mancherial district after he failed in one of the subjects. He was studying at Pragathi Junior College in Bellampalli. In the fourth case, a 16-year-old student residing in Hyderguda reportedly died by suicide. The victim along with her family had gone to a family function and returned to their home by 12.30 pm, the police said. However, they had seen the results and knew that she had failed in a paper. After reaching their house, the girl locked herself in a room and did not respond although her parents called her to come out. Around 3 pm, the parents broke the door, with the help of a neighbour, and found her body. In the last case, a 17-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself from a tree in Kollur village on Wednesday after he came to know that he had failed in a subject in the intermediate public examination. The victim, who was a single child of two farmers, was depressed that he did not clear his papers and ran away from his home to the village outskirts, the police said. He then called his friend over the phone and told him that this would be his last call from his phone, before taking the extreme step.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 10:36 am

Students from RR, Mulugu districts top Telangana Inter exams

HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) declared results for the Intermediate public examination (IPE) for first and second-years for the academic year 2023-24, on Wednesday. A total of 9,81,003 students had appeared for the first and second-year exams under both the general and vocational categories which were conducted by the TSBIE at 1,512 centres across the state from February 28 to March 19, for which the cut-off was 35%. The TSBIE said that the passing percentage for the state for the first year was 60.01%, with a total of 2,87,261 candidates passing out of 4,78,723 who appeared for the exam, in both general and vocational categories. For the second-year, the passing score was 64.19%, wherein 3,22,432 students passed the examination out of a total of 5,02,280 candidates who appeared for the exam, in general and vocational categories. Continuing the pattern of girls excelling over boys, a total of 68.35% girls passed the IPE, against 51.50% of total boys who passed in the first-year. The passing percentage of girls in the second-year was also considerably higher at 72.53%, against 56.10% of boys who passed the examination. For the first-year, 1.86,025 students scored 75% and above marks, whereas 1,94,311 students scored 75% marks in the second year. Rangareddy topped the state in passing percentage at 71.7%, in the first-year, while Mulugu topped the second-year at 82.95%, in the general category. Download results online, contact helpline The results have been made available for students at tsbie.cgg.gov.in and results.cgg.gov.in. A colour printout of the results will also be available for students to download from Wednesday onwards. In case of discrepancies, the Board advised students to reach out to helpdesk-ie@telangana.gov.in within 10 days of the publication of results. Students can also reach out to the helpline number 040-24655027. Student counsellors can be contacted by dialling the Tele-MANAS helpline at 14416. Recounting, reverification from today The Board said that candidates who wish to apply for recounting or reverification along with the scanned copy of the valued answer script will have to pay online an amount of `100 per paper for recounting and `600/- per paper for scanned copy-cum-reverification of the answer book at http://tsbie.cgg.gov.in. The service will be available from April 25 to May 2. Supplementary exams from May 24 to June 1 The Board informed that the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examination will be held from May 24 to June 1 in two sessions.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 10:33 am

Three states get severe heatwave warning

The India Meteorological Department has forecast that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are expected to persist over East and south Peninsular India for the next five days. On Tuesday, maximum temperatures ranged between 42-44C across many parts of Rayalaseema and isolated pockets over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and north Tamil Nadu. Temperatures were in the range of 40-42C across many parts of Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, some parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, south Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Odisha, East Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and East Uttar Pradesh.Isolated pockets experienced temperatures above normal by 3-5C over many parts of Gangetic West Bengal and Sikkim, and at isolated pockets over coastal Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, northeast Jharkhand, and east Bihar.Over the next 24 hours, no significant change in maximum temperatures is expected over Maharashtra, with a gradual rise by 3-4C thereafter. Similarly, a rise by 2-3C in maximum temperatures is likely over central and East India during the next 4-5 days. However, no significant change in maximum temperatures is expected over the rest of the country.Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions have been experienced in certain areas of Gangetic West Bengal, isolated places in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, as well as in Odisha. Isolated places in Rayalaseema and North & South Interior Karnataka have also been affected by heat wave conditions. Odisha has been experiencing these conditions since April 15th, while Gangetic West Bengal has been affected since April 17th.Hot and humid weather is expected to prevail over Tripura, Kerala & Mahe, Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam & Meghalaya, Konkan & Goa, and south Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, according to IMD.IMD's red and orange alert for heatwaveGiven these conditions, certain areas have been categorized under different alert levels:Red alert Areas: Gangetic West Bengal - Where heatwave conditions are severe, and precautions need to be taken to avoid heat-related illnesses.Orange alert Areas: Odisha, Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema - Where temperatures are high, and there is an increased likelihood of heat illness symptoms, particularly for vulnerable individuals.Yellow alert Areas: Jharkhand, Telangana, Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Konkan - Where temperatures are moderate but still pose a health concern, especially for vulnerable populations.In response to the heatwave conditions, the Tripura government has ordered the closure of all schools from April 24 to 27, given the rising temperatures and humidity levels. The state is experiencing temperatures around 3 degrees Celsius above normal, with forecasts indicating a further increase by the end of the current week. The government has declared the situation a state-specific disaster and is taking measures to raise public awareness through district-level disaster management authorities.

The Economic Times 25 Apr 2024 10:27 am

Telugu version of 'Markasthra' titled 'Maranayudham' to release this week

Malashrees action-drama 'Marakastra', directed by Gurumurthy Sunami and produced by Komala Nataraaja was released last year, but received mixed responses at the box office. However, the makers have dubbed it in Telugu as 'Maranayudham' and released it on April 19. After trimming the runtime by about 26 minutes, the film hit screens in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Interestingly, the Kannada version, also edited, is scheduled for statewide release in Karnataka and Telangana on April 26. Apart from Malashree, the film also stars Anand Arya, Harshika Poonacha, Ugram Manju, Nataraj, Ayyappa P Sharma, among others in prominent roles. Producer-actor Nataraj mentioned that despite a low turnout during the initial release due to a cricket match and festive season, the Telugu distributors decided to take the film after noticing its potential. They are also planning to host a free screening for labourers on April 27. Malashree, who initially expressed hesitation, eventually embraced the project and praised the directors passion. She also urged everyone to watch the film.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 9:58 am

Traffic advisory for roadshow of Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police have issued a traffic advisory for the roadshow of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad on Thursday. It will be applicable from 4 pm to 8 pm today. Revanth Reddys roadshow in Hyderabad The roadshow is set to be held between PVNR Expressway pillar numbers 121 and 152. In view Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 9:50 am

Identical names, a new headache for Jana Sena

GUNTUR : Sometimes, the symbols and names of contesting candidates in an election play spoilsport. There were instances where similar symbols or names of candidates created confusion among the voters and marred the prospects of a candidate. Jana Sena Party Kakinada MP candidate Tangella Uday Srinivas might face a similar situation now. Among the nominations filed on Wednesday was that of Srinivasu Tangella from Jatiya Jana Sena Party, a Hyderabad-based party. Incidentally, the little-known Jatiya Jana Sena Party was allotted the Bucket symbol in the Telangana elections. The party leaders are trying hard to get the same symbol to contest in AP elections and appealed to the ECI for the same. If the Bucket symbol is allotted to the Jatiya Jana Sena Party, it will pose a serious challenge to Jana Sena of Pawan Kalyan, as both symbols Jana Senas Glass Tumbler and Bucket look similar, felt political analysts. As per the affidavit filed with the ECI, Srinivasu Tangella has Rs 50,000 cash in hand, and Rs 51,000 deposited in two separate bank accounts and the details of all other information, including movable and immovable assets, liabilities are mentioned as not applicable. Founded in 2022, the Jatiya Jana Sena Party is a registered party but not a recognised party as it had not secured 8% of votes in the general elections. Jatiya Jana Sena national president D Nageswara Rao said, We are trying to get the Bucket symbol. The ECI is likely to allot it to us on April 29. When asked about the similar names of the candidates of JJSP and JSP, he said that when they selected the candidate for Kakinada MP seat, they were unaware of the fact. We are planning to contest all 175 Assembly constituencies and 25 LS constituencies in AP, he added. However, when TNIE checked, there was no other candidate of the party in the fray as of now and tomorrow will be the last day to file nominations.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 9:43 am

Six killed in road accident in Telangana

SURYAPET (Telangana): Six persons, including a girl child died in a road accident in this district on Thursday, when the car they were travelling in collided with a stationary truck, police said. The accident happened near Kodada town in this district, located about 180 km from state capital Hyderabad. The car carrying the victims collided with the truck parked on the roadside for repairs, along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway, Kodada DSP Sridhar Reddy told PTI. A total 10 people were in the car when the accident happened in the early hours of Thursday. Four passengers sustained minor injuries and were shifted to a government hospital.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 9:43 am

INTERVIEW | Fear factor is open secret of Owaisis success: Madhavi

Though new to politics, BJP candidate Madhavi Latha is hopeful of securing the Hyderabad seat because she believes that she has the vision to develop the constituency, which according to her, suffered due to the indifferent attitude of AIMIM leaders. In an exclusive interview with TNIEs Ajay Tomar , she credits Asaduddin Owaisis victories in the past elections to fear factor. Excerpts: You are making your political debut and straightaway entering the electoral fray. Its definitely my debut when it comes to politics. But the fact is I have been working as a social worker. I have been a dynamic leader from my childhood and student days. Politics has now provided me the opportunity to be known across the country. I am looking at it (elections) as a great opportunity to transform the Hyderabad segment, which is backward even after 75 years of Independence. What are the issues you want to highlight, which you believe four-time MP Asaduddin Owaisi wasnt able to solve? Every constituency witnesses development over a period of time. If they are underdeveloped, either it has to be a tribal or a remote area/village. Have you ever heard of a segment that is in the heart of a capital city that is known for IT sector, history, heritage, pharmaceutical and biotech hub but in such bad shape? This segment is so backward that the cost of land here is eight times lower than in other segments not far from here. Telangana: Madhavi Latha apologises after arrow sparks row People complain about lack of infrastructure in the Old City. Despite these drawbacks, Owaisi continues to enjoy considerable following. How do you plan to overcome this and win? When they (people) see a camera, they will never speak openly. Till now, the main factor behind the AIMIMs victories is fear. Owaisi has seven MLAs. He himself is an MP. He says that he is the messiah of the Muslims. But he needs to protect their lands. Without his participation, how can 12,000 acres of Waqf land be encroached? A common man wont dare to say this on camera. Some social activists who have been put behind bars for raising these issues. What do you have to say about the controversy after you shot an imaginary arrow at a mosque during Rama Navami procession? This man (Owaisi) has no manifesto. In the last 40 years, did anyone hear about the AIMIM manifesto? His manifesto is just eat beef and talk about imaginary arrows. Even during Hanuman Jayanti, I shot an imaginary arrow in the air with Lord Hanuman as well as a bank building in front of me. Does this mean I am shooting at Lord Hanuman or the bank? Owaisi is raking this up because as a parliamentarian for two decades, he does not have any development to show or ideas to talk about. What is your vision for development of the segment? First and foremost, parity with neighbourhood. Hyderabad has to witness the same development and progress as that of the adjoining constituencies of Malkajgiri, Chevella and Secunderabad. It is deprived of such progress. There is garbage all over the place, overflowing drainage, drainage water mixing with drinking water. There are two-foot lanes with houses on both the sides, which are very small. Whenever it rains, the water flows into the houses. Roads are often dug up but problems are never solved. We also need to establish more government schools. The health facilities are very bad. There are not enough basti health clinics. Women are not educated. They need to be made independent. Barring agony, fear, nothing done by Owaisi for Hyderabad: BJP's Madhavi Latha There is a lot of enthusiasm among people over the proposal to introduce Metro services in the Old City. Your thoughts? The government announced its decision just before polls. Till now, it has been constructing Metro stations only on big roads. While doing this, they are just trying to protect the properties of AIMIM leaders. If the pillars are erected as per the rules, a lot of AIMIM associates buildings will be demolished. Just to protect them, the Telangana government and GHMC have compromised and demolished 300 year-old temples and houses of Hindus. The GHMC has deleted names of 5.5 lakh bogus voters. Though you demanded the same earlier, you are now raising some concerns. Till we see the final voters list on April 25, we wont know many such votes have been deleted. Ultimately, the state government and the GHMC needs to remove bogus votes. When the model code of conduct is in force, the state government works under the ECI. But before and after that period, if ECI can understand this, I am sure justice would be done to us. Until the poll body ensures that the number of names deleted by the GHMC matches with the data provided by us, I dont think justice will be done. The issue is about dependency of ECI on local teams, which for a short period work under the commission. The ECI has to understand that the local teams stay loyal to the state government, so they will never be loyal to it. Why should the community that is dominant in the Hyderabad vote for you? Because they have to realise that they are Indians first. Then comes the state, then Hyderabad, then male or a female and then they are Hindus or Muslims. Religion is a personal matter. It should not come in the way of constituencys development.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 9:35 am

IMD Update: Heat will haunt these states along with rain, IMD issued alert, know the weather condition in your state.

According to the Meteorological Department, on April 25, a heatwave alert has been issued in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. There are chances of rain in some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra. Weather Update: Many states of North India are in the grip of extreme heat. However, [] The post IMD Update: Heat will haunt these states along with rain, IMD issued alert, know the weather condition in your state. first appeared on informalnewz .

informalnewz 25 Apr 2024 9:31 am

Weather Today (April 25): Heatwaves to Grip Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh - The Weather Channel

Weather Today (April 25): Heatwaves to Grip Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh The Weather Channel

Google News 25 Apr 2024 9:15 am

JEE-Mains 2024 results announced: 56 candidates score 100 NTA scores, including two females

NEW DELHI: A record 56 candidates, including two females, scored 100 NTA scores in the Joint Entrance Examination-main (JEE0Main) 2024, the results of which were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) Wednesday night. The maximum number of candidates who scored full scores were from Telangana. The toppers included two females - Sanvi Jain from Karnataka and Shayna Sinha from Delhi. For the third consecutive year, Telangana has reported the highest number of candidates who scored 100 percentile in JEE Main examinations. As many as 15 candidates from the southern state scored 100 NTA score. Last time, the figure was 11. This is followed by Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh who have 7 students with 100 percentiles each. Last year, Maharashtra had two and Andhra had five candidates who scored 100 NTA. Delhi stood in the third position with six aspirants. The 56 toppers include 40 from general category, 10 from OBC, and six from Gen-EWS category. There are no candidates from the SC and ST categories. The NTA announced the combined results of paper 1 (BE/BTech) of the January and April sessions. In the first sessions,23 students scored in the hundredth NTA score. In all, 1067959 students took the test. Now, 250,284 candidates will qualify to write the JEE (Advanced) test. About 39 candidates were debarred from taking JEE-Main for three years for using unfair means in the engineering entrance exam. The JEE (Main) is conducted for admissions to various engineering courses including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIIT), and other centrally funded technical colleges. It also serves as a base eligibility bar for the JEE (Advanced). The registration process for which will begin on Sunday. Only candidates who meet the NTAs cut-off for JEE (Advanced) exam based on their JEE (Main) performance can appear in the exam.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 9:05 am

Four youths die in road accident near Warangal

The four youths were traveling together on a single motorcycle at the time of the accident that occurred near the Akeru bridge on the outskirts of Yellanda village on Wednesday night.

The Hindu 25 Apr 2024 9:04 am

Telangana: Six die after car rams into parked lorry

Hyderabad: Six people were killed and four injured when a car rammed into a lorry in Kodad mandal of Suryapet district early Thursday morning. The car, carrying the victims, was en route to Vijayawada when it collided with the truck, which was parked on the roadside for repairs along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway, said Kodada DSP Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 9:01 am

JEE Main Results 2024 toppers list: 56 candidates score 100 percentile, one-fourth of candidates just from this state

JEE Main Results 2024 toppers list: Telangana leads with 15 top scorers in JEE Main 2024 Results, followed by Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Delhi also shines with 6 achievers. The JEE Main 2024 Session 2 exam was conducted in over 300 cities.

The Economic Times 25 Apr 2024 8:52 am

Prayer for the son didnt work for the party

Powerful state parties dominate politics in Tamil Nadu, Andhra and Telangana. Even in Kerala, the two coalitions CPM-led LDF and Congressled UDF have crafted their unique regional identities. Among southern states, Karnataka stands out with...

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 8:44 am

Date announced for Telangana SSC exam results

Hyderabad: The results of the Telangana SSC exam, which began last month and concluded in the first week of April, are all set to be released next week. Speaking to media persons, Principal Secretary to the Government (Education) Burra Venkatesham said on Wednesday that the SSC exam results will be released on April 30. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Apr 2024 8:40 am

6 Killed In Road Accident In Telangana

Six persons, including a girl child died in a road accident in this district on Thursday, when the car they were travelling in collided with a stationary truck, police said.

NDTV 25 Apr 2024 8:37 am

JEE Main 2024 Results Declared, 56 Candidates Score 100 Percentile

JEE Main 2024 Results: Of the students who attained a perfect score, 15 are from Telangana, seven each from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, and six from Delhi.

NDTV 25 Apr 2024 8:26 am

Tragic Road Accident Kills Six in Telangana

Tragic Road Accident Kills Six in Telangana Six persons, including a girl child died in a road accident in this district on Thursday, when the car they were travelling in collided with a stationary truck, police said. The accident happened near Kodada town in this district, located about 180 km from state capital Hyderabad. The car carrying the victims collided with the truck parked on the roadside for repairs, along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway, Kodada DSP Sridhar Reddy told PTI. A total 10 people were in the car when the accident happened in the early hours of Thursday. Four passengers sustained minor injuries and were shifted to a government hospital.

devdiscourse 25 Apr 2024 8:22 am

Five-day heat alert in parts of Karnataka from April 25

BENGALURU: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave alert for most parts of Karnataka for five days from Thursday and has advised people to avoid venturing out between 11am and 4pm. It has issued hot and humid weather along with heat wave conditions during the period for most parts of India, including Konkan and Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The department has also issued an orange alert for Karnataka -- high mercury levels and increased likelihood of heat-related illness among those who get exposed to the scorching sun for long. Health concern alerts for vulnerable people have also been issued. Director-in-charge of IMD Bengaluru N Puviarasan said the heat wave alert will be issued when the maximum temperature crosses 40 degrees Celsius or when the temperature of a particular district is 4.5 degrees Celsius above normal. The heat wave alert and warning have been issued for Vijayapura, Yadgir, Koppal, Raichur, Bagalkot, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Chitradurga, Kolar, Mysuru, Mandya, Tumakuru, Belagavi, Gadag and Davanagere districts, he said. Karnataka to be hot, humid till April 28 Puviarasan said hot and humid conditions will prevail over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts from April 24 to 28. Overall, there will be a rise in maximum temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius across the state in the next five days. Another official from IMD said though the department has not issued the heat wave alert for Bengaluru urban and rural districts, it has forecast an increase in maximum temperatures. Hot and humid conditions will also prevail over the state capital. Puviarasan said regular weather updates are provided to election officials to ensure proper preparations for polling. Chief electoral officer (CEO) of Karnataka Manoj Kumar Meena said special arrangements have been made in places where temperature is rising. Special medical kits have been sent to all polling booths for staffers and voters. Arrangements have been made to help those affected by sunstroke and dehydration. All booths will have health officers and ambulances, he added.

The New Indian Express 25 Apr 2024 7:56 am

11 killed in 3 different accidents in Telangana

Eleven fatalities in state road accidents; six in Kodad Town car-lorry collision, four students in Warangal accident, and one inmate in Muthangi car fire incident. Victims from Hyderabad and enroute Vijayawada.

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 7:46 am

Students overjoyed, chart out future plans

Hyderabad: As the results for the intermediate exams rolled out, several students, especially those who cleared the Intermediate second year exam, firmed up their future plans towards a professional career. Praharsha K, a first-year MPC student, secured an impressive 468 out of 470 marks. He switched his focus to the JEE & IIT entrance exams a few months before her finals but managed to balance his preparations excellently. In 10th, I studied in a CBSE board and scored 95 per cent. A few months ago, I got more interested in JEE & IIT and, three-four months before my final exams, I focused on the Telangana board exam as well. I used to study daily for a couple of hours, it was a daily effort. I want to thank my mentors, they were available all the time and really helpful, he told Deccan Chronicle. Similarly, Sanjana Priya, in her second year with an MPC focus, scored 467 out of 470 marks, attributing her success to last-minute rigorous preparations. Usually, we start preparing in the last month before the exam. My faculty, principal, SL & JL were very helpful in the exam preparation. We had a lot of preparation for the board exams, we had lots of revisions and multiple exams, which helped me a lot. It was very easy to score good marks on the exam if we focused more., she shared. Kusma Sree and Manasmini T, both first-year MPC students, scored 465 out of 470. Their journey was adorned with support from their families and teachers. Kusma expressed her gratitude, saying, My parents and teachers are really happy with my marks; they congratulated me, I couldn't ask for me. Manasmini shared a similar sentiment and spoke about the unexpected nature of her success, I'm overwhelmed, I didn't expect those marks. My teachers and my parents are very proud. My friends are proud of me too. The journey was tough, I took help from many people and attributed this victory to them all. Chemistry was the hardest subject, but I was surprised to have scored 59 out of 60. To be honest, Sanskrit was also very hard since it was a new subject for us, but I scored more in Sanskrit and Chemistry, she shared excitedly. B Akshaya Reddy, another first-year MPC student, surpassed her own expectations by scoring one mark more - 467 out of 470! I expected 466, but I got 467 so I'm very happy. I have way too many people to thank. I want to thank my faculty for guiding me, especially my English and Sanskrit lecturers who were available all the time. Physics, chemistry, and maths were relatively easy, she said. Saicharan, also in his first year of MPC, achieved a remarkable 467 out of 470. His feelings were a mix of surprise and satisfaction. I absolutely did not see this coming, I'd like to thank my parents and teachers who put a lot of effort into me, personally. I was a little worried about my mathematics paper and was surprised to see I scored full marks in it, Sai Charan said.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Apr 2024 7:22 am

Congress announces candidates for Telangana, Andhra, pits Mohd Sameer Waliullah against Owaisi in Hyderabad - India TV News

Congress announces candidates for Telangana, Andhra, pits Mohd Sameer Waliullah against Owaisi in Hyderabad India TV News

Google News 25 Apr 2024 7:18 am

Transwoman gets job in Siddipet court

Dappu Prashanti, a transwoman was handed over the appointment letter by Principal District and Sessions Judge and DLSA chairperson T. Raghu Ram.

The Hindu 25 Apr 2024 5:38 am

Online payment for recounting, re-evaluation of applications till May 2

Candidates are required to pay 100 per paper for recounting, and 600 per paper for scanned copy cum re-verification of answer scripts

The Hindu 25 Apr 2024 5:22 am

School van driver convicted of rape, gets RI term for life

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 5:17 am

Will take sanyas if Vinod wins: Bandi

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:55 am

Ex-IAS gets conned in trading fraud, loses 2cr

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:52 am

Space startup Dhruva raises 123cr in funds

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:41 am

Paid holiday for workers on poll day

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:35 am

Had shared evidence of DCPs bias, says MBT

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:35 am

SCR sets record, earns 20,000 crore revenue

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:34 am

Phone tapping case: 4 T cops charged with cyber terrorism

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:34 am

ECI shunts out DCP after BJP plaint

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:30 am

Not scared of jail, will keep fighting for Tgana: KCR

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:29 am

CriticalRiver to give ESOPs to all staffer

The Times of India 25 Apr 2024 4:24 am