How Revanth Reddy has made the Telangana election entirely about himself

How Revanth Reddy has made the Telangana election entirely about himself

A reiteration of India's progress: Bharat Biotech co-founder on VP Dhankhar's visit to pharma major

A reiteration of India's progress: Bharat Biotech co-founder on VP Dhankhar's visit to pharma major Expressing her delight at Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's visit to Bharat Biotech on Friday, the managing director and co-founder of the pharma major, Suchitra Ella said it marked as a eiteration of the work and journey that we have taken forward over the last 27-28 years since the firm was founded in Hyderabad. Speakig to ANI on Friday, Ella said, It has been a very special day at Bharat Biotech because the tradition of having dignitaries such as the Vice President, the second lady and also the Telangana governor is the reiteration of the work and journey that we have taken forward over the last 27-28 years since Bharat Biotech was found in here Hyderabad. The Vice President's visit assumes significance as the company has gained global recognition for its vaccine production and innovation, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, Ella said. The Vice President's visit has once again reiterated that the nation is headed towards reaching its tallest goals in terms of achieving economic progress. Just not in science and technology but also in all walks of life and all the spheres of areas of influence that we all come under, whether it's economy or farmer, Ella said. I am truly excited not only for this juncture that we are witnessing, but it's a completely different India and not the one that I grew up in. It's a great feeling rather proud to see what is happening in our nation, she added. Earlier, on Friday, Vice President Dhankhar visited Bharat Biotech's facilities at Genome Valley, Hyderabad, which is focused on innovation, research and development, and large-scale manufacturing of vaccines. Lauding the biotech company's 'dedication and resilience' during challenging times, Dhankhar urged greater collaboration between industry, and academia in research. The Vice-President's visit reaffirmed the vital contribution and role of Bharat Biotech in the nation's ongoing immunisation programs and the fact it was ready to combat the pandemic, the company stated in a press release. The Vice President was accompanied by his wife and Telangana Governor CP Radhakrishnan. The visit commenced with a welcome from Krishna Ella, executive chairman of Bharat Biotech, and Suchitra Ella, co-founder and managing director of Bharat Biotech, who expressed gratitude for the Vice-President's interest in the company's mission, the official release added. The VP was taken on a virtual tour and given a glimpse into the inner workings of the production facility. From the state-of-the-art equipment to precise quality control measures, the virtual tour provided a fascinating insight into the meticulous process involved in researching and developing each vaccine dose rolled out from the facility, such as the Rotavirus Vaccine, Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine and Hepatitis Vaccine, the release added. (ANI)

Kalahandi affected by mass migration

Bhawanipatna: The malady of migration has hit Kalahandi district hard. Every year, thousands from the district are migrating to other states in search of jobs for their livelihoods. Most people migrate to the states of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa. Two of the favourite cities for migration are Mumbai and Pune, sources []

Andhra Pradesh Revival: TDP Pledges to Eradicate Debt and Foster Growth

Andhra Pradesh Revival: TDP Pledges to Eradicate Debt and Foster Growth A senior TDP leader has said the priority of the party is to ''rebuild'' Andhra Pradesh and take the state out of the debt trap by getting rid of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National Coordinator (Election) and ex-Rajya Sabha MP Kanakamedal Ravindra Kumar said Andhra Pradesh has suffered more losses during the Jagan Mohan Reddy government than during the creation of Telangana in 2014 when resources were shared between the two Telugu states. According to the state government data, the public debt of Andhra Pradesh has increased from 31.02 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2019-20 to 33.32 per cent in 2023-24 fiscal, indicating deterioration in the fiscal health of the state in the last five years. ''Under the rule of Jagan Mohan Reddy (Andhra CM) in the state...our main priority is to get rid of him and rebuild the state which has gone back 20 years,'' Kumar told PTI in an interview. Accordingly, the TDP has returned to NDA tying up with BJP and Pawan Kalyans Jana Sena party (JSP) for both assembly and Parliamentary polls to safeguard the existence and the interest of Andhra Pradesh, he said. ''The reason behind the alliance is to ensure not to divide the anti-government vote,'' he noted. Claiming that the rise in corruption and anti-incumbency sentiments against the YSRCP government will favour the TDP this time, the party leader said the TDP is highlighting these issues in the campaign along with the six promises it plans to implement if voted to power. The TDP's six polls promises are: create 20 lakh jobs for youth and provide monthly unemployment allowance of RS 3,000 till they secure a job; give Rs 15,000 a year to every school-going child, three free gas cylinders a year; Rs 20,000 annually to Annadata scheme farmers; Rs 1,500 per month to women aged 18 to 59 under Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme and free bus service to women. Asked if the TDP was playing into the hands of BJP as the saffron party might get the support of the regional parties if either wins, Kumar said, ''There is a possibility. But we are supporting BJP at the cost of the future of over 5 crore Andhra people.'' ''The state development is the main consideration for the party, we don't want to consider central politics at this stage. Priorities will change only when things are set right in Andhra Pradesh, not now,'' he said. In the simultaneous 2024 polls to be held on May 13, TDP is contesting Lok Sabha polls from 17 seats, JSP in six and BJP in two. In the case of the assembly poll, TDP is contesting from 144 seats, JSP in 21, and BJP in 10 seats In the 2019 elections, the TDP exited NDA over the alleged lack of enough central funding and demand for special status for Andhra Pradesh. Kalyan withdrew support to the TDP in 2018. Expressing concern over the rising public debt of the state government, Kumar claimed that the debt has risen multifold in the last five years due to ''misrule'' and ''mis-administration''. The state finances are in such bad shape that the government is taking loans from the RBI to release pensions to its employees. ''The loss sustained by Jagan Mohan Reddy's regime is more than the loss incurred due to the state bifurcation,'' he claimed. The TDP leader said that the YSRCP has failed to fulfill several promises including special status to the state, made during the 2019 elections. The CM had promised that if YSRCP gets 25 MP seats from Andhra Pradesh then it would get a special status. ''But after coming to power, he forgot that promise...he visited Delhi not less than 31 times in the last five years. He did not make any demand from the Centre for fear of arrest and threat. He is on the ventilator of the central government,'' he claimed. He further claimed that the central government's schemes have not been implemented in Andhra Pradesh because the state government has not provided a matching grant. ''The central funds have been diverted in the state,'' he said. The CM has also failed to create a new capital for Andhra Pradesh even after completion of ten years of sharing Hyderabad as common capital with Telangana as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, he said. Adding to people's woes, the state government has recently come out with a new 'land title law' under which the original property document of a buyer will be vested with the state government and a revenue authority will be constituted to resolve the disputes and not civil courts, he claimed. ''This is a dangerous Act and takes away the rights of the people,'' he added.

South India Stares At Severe Water Crisis As Reservoir Levels Plunge To Mere 17%

The southern region, encompassing states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, has significantly reduced water storage compared to historical averages at just 17 per cent of reservoir capacity.

Andhra Pradesh's Revival: TDP Focuses on Rebuilding and Eradicating Debt

Andhra Pradesh's Revival: TDP Focuses on Rebuilding and Eradicating Debt A senior TDP leader has said the priority of the party is to ''rebuild'' Andhra Pradesh and take the state out of the debt trap by getting rid of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National Coordinator (Election) and ex-Rajya Sabha MP Kanakamedal Ravindra Kumar said Andhra Pradesh has suffered more losses during the Jagan Mohan Reddy government than during the creation of the two Telugu states in 2014 when resources were shared with Telangana. According to the state government data, the public debt of Andhra Pradesh has increased from 31.02 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2019-20 to 33.32 per cent in 2023-24 fiscal, indicating deterioration in the fiscal health of the state in the last five years. ''Under the role of Jagan Mohan Reddy (Andhra CM) in the state, our party's priorities have changed. Our main priority is to get rid of Jagan Mohan Reddy and rebuild the state which has gone back 20 years,'' Kumar told PTI in an interview. Given the changed priorities, the TDP has returned to NDA tying up with BJP and Pawan Kalyans Jana Sena party (JSP) for both assembly and Parliamentary polls to safeguard the existence and the interest of Andhra Pradesh, he said. ''The reason behind the alliance is to ensure not to divide the anti-government vote,'' he noted. Claiming that the rise in corruption and anti-incumbency sentiments against the YSRCP government will favour the TDP this time, the party leader said the TDP is highlighting these issues in the campaign along with the six promises it plans to implement if voted to power. The TDP's six polls promises are: create 20 lakh jobs for youth and provide monthly unemployment allowance of RS 3,000 till they secure a job; give Rs 15,000 a year to every school-going child, three free gas cylinders a year; Rs 20,000 annually to Annadata scheme farmers; Rs 1,500 per month to women aged 18 to 59 under Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme and free bus service to women. Asked if the TDP was playing into the hands of BJP as the saffron party might get the support of the regional parties if either wins, Kumar said, ''There is a possibility. But we are supporting BJP at the cost of the future of over 5 crore Andhra people.'' ''The state development is the main consideration for the party, we don't want to consider central politics at this stage. Priorities will change only when things are set right in Andhra Pradesh, not now,'' he said. In the simultaneous 2024 polls to be held on May 13, TDP is contesting Lok Sabha polls from 17 seats, JSP in six and BJP in two. In the case of the assembly poll, TDP is contesting from 144 seats, JSP in 21, and BJP in 10 seats In the 2019 elections, the TDP exited NDA over the alleged lack of enough central funding and demand for special status for Andhra Pradesh. Kalyan withdrew support to the TDP in 2018. Expressing concern over the rising public debt of the state government, Kumar claimed that the debt has risen multifold in the last five years due to ''misrule'' and ''mis-administration''. The state finances are in such bad shape that the government is taking loans from the RBI to release pensions to its employees. ''The loss sustained by Jagan Mohan Reddy's regime is more than the loss incurred due to the state bifurcation,'' he claimed. The TDP leader said that the YSRCP has failed to fulfill several promises including special status to the state, made during the 2019 elections. The CM had promised that if YSRCP gets 25 MP seats from Andhra Pradesh then it would get a special status. ''But after coming to power, he forgot that promise...he visited Delhi not less than 31 times in the last five years. He did not make any demand from the Centre for fear of arrest and threat. He is on the ventilator of the central government,'' he claimed. He further claimed that the central government's schemes have not been implemented in Andhra Pradesh because the state government has not provided a matching grant. ''The central funds have been diverted in the state,'' he said. The CM has also failed to create a new capital for Andhra Pradesh even after completion of ten years of sharing Hyderabad as common capital with Telangana as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, he said. Adding to people's woes, the state government has recently come out with a new 'land title law' under which the original property document of a buyer will be vested with the state government and a revenue authority will be constituted to resolve the disputes and not civil courts, he claimed. ''This is a dangerous Act and takes away the rights of the people,'' he added.

Odisha: Congress prepares for Rahuls address at Salipur, Mahanga

CUTTACK: Congress workers are busy preparing for party leader Rahul Gandhis address at a public meeting in Salipur and Mahanga of Cuttack district on Sunday. Rahul is scheduled to kick off the election campaign of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) from the birthplace of Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das at Satyabhamapur in Salipur Assembly segment on the birth anniversary of the son of the soil. As per schedule, Rahul will arrive at Satyabhamapur in a helicopter at 10 am. After garlanding the statue of Madhu Babu, he will proceed towards Regulatory Market Committee (RMC) ground along Cuttack-Chandbali state highway at Kulia in Mahanga Assembly segment to attend a public meeting, to be organised by OPCC. He will address party workers at 10.30 am. In view of Rahuls visit, a team of OPCC leaders including former union minister and OPCC campaign committee chairman Bhakta Das along with AICC general secretary Ajoy Kumar and Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka visited Madhu Babus birthplace at Satyabhamapur and RMC ground at Kulia on Friday evening to take stock of preparedness. Kumar and Vikramarka also held discussions with Cuttack District Congress Committee president Manas Choudhury, partys Kendrapara Lok Sabha candidate Sidharth Swarup Das, Mahanga MLA candidate Debendra Kumar Sahoo and Salipur Assembly candidate Aquib Uzzaman Khan on their prospects, preparedness and arrangements for bringing party workers to the public meeting.

Hyderabad: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar visits Bharat Biotech

Hyderabad: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday visited Bharat Biotech, which is focused on innovation, research & development, and large-scale manufacturing facilities for vaccines. Accompanied by Telangana Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, the Vice President went around the companys premises at Genome Valley. Also ReadPhone smuggling racket busted in Hyderabad, 5 Sudanese nationals among 17 held Dr. 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 .

Reservoir levels dip to 10-yr low in South India

NEW DELHI: Southern India faces a grim situation as water in reservoirs dips to a 10-year low. Indias ongoing general election campaign coincides with an excruciatingly hot summer season, compounded by a serious water crisis, especially in Southern India. Major reservoirs in the region hold less water compared to the previous year, during the corresponding time of 2023, and the storage level is even lower than the average storage of the last ten years during the corresponding period. According to the latest data from the Central Water Commission (CWC) released on Friday , Southern India faces a water crisis as reservoir levels plunge to just 17% capacity. The storage during the corresponding period last year was 29%, and the average storage of the last ten years during the corresponding period was 23% of the live storage capacity of these reservoirs. The Southern region has 43 reservoirs, which include the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. As per the latest CWC data, the current water level is 82% of the corresponding time in 2023 in the countrys 150 reservoirs. Last year, there were 64.775 billion cubic meters (BCM) in 150 major water reservoirs, while this year, it is 53.775 BCM as of April 25, 2024. The current water level is 96% higher than the average of the last 10 years. The average of the last 10 years of live storage is 55.523 BCM. Besides the Southern region, water in Western and Central India reservoirs has a larger deficit of live storage capacity compared to the North and Eastern regions reservoirs. In the Northern region, there is a slightly lower water level than the corresponding period last year and is also less than the average storage of the last ten years during the corresponding period. In the Eastern region, storage during the current year is better than the corresponding period last year and is also better than the average storage of the last ten years during the corresponding period. Meanwhile, meteorologists foresee the water crisis as temporary, with the El Nino climatic phenomenon nearing its end, while the La Nina phenomenon is expected to bring bountiful southwest monsoon rainfall during June-September. El Nio Southern Oscillation (ENSO) or El Nino is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is synonymous with the weakening of the Indian southwest monsoon. La Nina is the cyclic counterpart to El Nino, known for cool phases of a recurring climate pattern across the tropical Pacific, causing good rainfall in India.

Karnataka: Gowda slams Congress for manifesto promises

PADUVALAHIPPE(HASSAN): Hitting out at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly misleading people by releasing a bogus manifesto,JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda said on Friday that there is no sanctity for promises made. He also questioned whether Rahul and Kharge are the PM or CM to make such promises. They are only ordinary Congress members, he told reporters after voting. Gowda also termed the guarantee card an ordinary pamphlet. The Congress has fooled poor people by distributing the pamphlet, fearing defeat, Gowda said, adding that the party had not released the pamphlet in Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, or any other state. The pamphlet should have the signatures of the CM or his deputy, and educated people do not believe in such a manifesto, he said. Gowda also alleged the Congress had distributed the pamphlet with the aim of defeating JDS HD Kumaraswamy and Prajwal Revanna. The JDS has lodged a complaint with the authorities concerned for misleading people, he added. Taking exception to Kharges statements in Kalaburagi that people can put mud and materials used for final rituals on his body instead of defeating the Congress candidate, he said there was no necessity to make such emotional statements at a public function.

Modi factor very much in play in mini-India Malkajgiri

HYDERABAD: The three-cornered contest in Telanganas Malkajgiri constituency, which elected the states current Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as a Congress MP in 2019, may be a foregone conclusion. The Congress has fielded a recent entrant from BRS, Patnam Suneetha Mahender Reddy, while the BRS candidate is a turncoat from the Congress, Ragidi Laxma Reddy. The BJP candidate Eatala Rajender was a minister in the KCR government and switched over from the BRS in 2021. Who is the front-runner? A 45-year-old businessman from Kukatpally, Mahesh, who identified himself as a member of the Congress, did not hesitate for a moment when asked who he would support this time. Its Modi at the Centre. I believe in Modi and would vote for the BJP, he said. Mahesh is not alone in rooting for the saffron party. Several voters from Malkajgiri constituency said they would vote for the BJP. Dhanalakota Shravan Kumar, a traditional artiste from Quthbullapur one of the seven suburban Assembly segments making up the Malkajgiri LS seat reasoned: If I vote for Congress, my vote would be wasted as the party might not come to power at the Centre. As for the BRS, they have lost power in Telangana. Most of Shravans neighbours shared similar views. Though all seven segments of the Malkajgiri constituency voted for the BRS in the November 2023 Assembly elections, it appears that the saffron party has an edge in the LS polls.Eatala Rajender claims people are with PM Narendra Modi, whose 1.3-km roadshow in Malkajgiri on March 15 saw a massive response. Rajendar, who quit BRS after an acrimonious fallout with former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, told this paper recently during Hyderabad Dialogues that the party can win 12 out of the 17 seats in the state, including Malkajgiri. The constituency, established in 2009 following delimitation, has 37.47 lakh voters, with over 90% belonging to urban and suburban areas. With a sizable population of migrant settlers from other states including Tamil Nadu due to the presence of Central government institutions, Malkajgiri is deemed Mini India. Since the seat came into being in 2009, the Congress has won twice and the TDP once in 2014, when it was in alliance with the BJP. Marwaris in Malkajgiri inclined to BJP: Sources Revanth Reddy was elected in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, months after losing in the 2018 Assembly polls. While Revanth won with 38.63% of votes, Marri Rajashekhar Reddy of the BRS stood a close second with 37.93% while the BJP candidate was a distant third with 19.47%. This time, the Congress candidate is Suneetha Reddy. She is Ranga Reddy Zilla Parishad chairperson and wife of former minister P Mahender Reddy. The BRS candidate, Ragidi Laxma Reddy, who quit the Congress last year after he was denied an Assembly ticket, was a close aide of Revanth and worked for him when he contested from Malkajgiri in 2019. When asked about their preference, voters who favoured the BJP mostly had only two responses: I want to vote for Modi or I know Eatala but Im not very familiar with the other two candidates. Political analysts also point out that while Suneetha Reddy is known in political circles, she is relatively new to the voters. As for Laxma Reddy, Rasoolpura resident Rahim said: I heard he was the assembly in-charge in Uppal. But I saw him only during an iftar party recently, when KTR introduced him to us. He did not hold a rally or a meeting with us after that. Laxma Reddy, a native of Hyderabad, has repeatedly stressed in his election campaigns that the BJP and Congress candidates are non-locals and that the people would support a local leader like him. (Eatala is from erstwhile Karimnagar district and Suneetha is from Tandur of Vikarabad district.) However, political analysts say this is not a major issue. In the 2019 elections, though the BRS and BJP fielded local candidates, people voted for Revanth, who hails from erstwhile Mahbubnagar district. There is a significant presence of migrant settlers from Tamil Nadu and other states in Malkajgiri. In the previous elections, the BRS made a lot of promises in favour of the Tamil community but they did not follow through. So, most of our community members are looking to vote for the Congress or the BJP, said Rajkumar, a settler from Tamil Nadu. Some of the Tamils in the constituency say they would vote for the BJP as Modi recently extended his support to the Tamil language, he added. Political sources say the Marwaris in the constituency are inclined towards the BJP. There are also a lot of people who migrated from districts within the state, mostly from north Telangana. So, all parties are crafting strategies to get the votes of settlers.

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HC Reserve Orders on Excise Transfers

Hyderabad: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar on Thursday reserved orders in a PIL challenging the non-transfer of excise officers by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The PIL was filed by Bondili Nagadhar Singh, a retired government servant, challenging the non-transfer of excise officers by the ECI and exempting them from transfers. Counsel for the petitioner contended that there must be reasonable classification between the officers that are transferred and a reasonable nexus must be established by the ECI. Avinash Desai, senior counsel, appearing on behalf of the ECI said that the regulations were applicable across India and officers were transferred out of the parliamentary constitutes in consonance with the election code. He contended that excise officers might be involved but are not part of any core function in the election process, and there is a reasonable classification of officers who provide core functions outside the parliamentary constituencies. He also affirmed that the ECI must issue guidelines which are paramount to society and it might adversely affect the administrative machinery of the government. He said that an inter-departmental portal was established to seize alcohol, money and drugs by any of the officers, including that of the flying squad, and it would not make any difference merely because the excise officers were not transferred. Microsoft quizzed on lake land A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court directed Microsoft India to explain its stance on the alleged encroachment of Tungakunta lake, Nandigam. A panel comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar was dealing with a PIL filed by Bandar Shakariah and 55 others contending that the state government was not taking any action in removing illegal encroachments and in safeguarding the lake. The petitioner alleged that the lake was being polluted by the nearby pharmaceutical companies, namely Natco Pharma. He also alleged that Microsoft was constructing a building by encroaching on the tank area which should not be permitted, and sought a stay. Chief Justice Aradhe speaking for the bench directed the petitioners to also come up with effective suggestions for avoiding encroachment and how the water can be protected from contamination to avoid adversarial litigation. The case has been adjourned to next week for further hearing. Status quo over Asifabad land Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of Telangana High Court directed the state government officials to maintain status quo with regard to a parcel of land measuring over one acre in Penchikalpet mandal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad which authorities claim to be forest land. The judge directed that status quo will be maintained for six weeks. The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by Eshcol Welfare Society challenging the action of the forest range officer and the tahsildar in interfering with the peaceful possession and enjoyment of the petitioner's property and trying to demolish the structure and compound. The petitioner constructed a building and open land surrounded by a compound wall admeasuring an acre and 10 guntas in Sy No. 69 situated at Muraligadda village of Penchikalpeta mandal of Komuram Bheem Asifabad district. The authorities contended that it was poramboku land and the petitioner was trying to construct a wall on it. HC faults SCB on illegal buildings Justice C.V. Bhasker Reddy of the Telangana High Court faulted the lethargy of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) authorities for their failure to respond in a writ petition dealing with illegal constructions. The judge directed that the board will be liable to pay costs of Rs 25,000 to the Legal Services Authority if the counter is not filed before June 4. The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by Konuganti Anitha complaining of the inaction of the SCB in verifying and taking action even after nine months of receipt of the first complaint given by the petitioner against the encroachments and illegal constructions at Sri Krishnas KRP Towers, Thokatta village, Maruthinagar, Bowenpally, Hyderabad.

Mudiraj Community to Reject BRS Candidates in LS Polls

Hyderabad: The Mudiraj community, which holds a significant presence in 30 Assembly segments in the state, has decided to vote against the BRS in the Lok Sabha elections to express its anger against the party for its failure to fulfil its demands when it was in power. The Mudiraj community is primarily angry with former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao for not fulfilling his promise of including their community in the BC-A category as against BC-D and for not including new members in 5,000-odd fishermen cooperative societies in tune with their population. The community said it would work for the party, which assures them to fulfil their genuine demands. The Medak, Mahbubnagar, and Chevella Lok Sabha constituencies have the highest concentration of the Mudiraj population. The BRS government in its first term had formed a nine-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to look into the grievances of the Mudiraj community. The committee, after a lot of deliberations with members of the community, submitted a report to the government, seeking the implementation of the Fishermen Protection Act and implementation of GO No 6, which assures to include new members aged above 18 in fishermen societies. But the then BRS government did not fulfil the demands, said Dr. Choppari Shankar Mudiraj, president of the Telangana Mana Mudiraj Mahasabha. The community was also not happy over Rao ignoring them politically in his second term. After Etala Rajendar, who hails from the Mudiraj community, was forced to quit, Rao did not included anyone from the community in his Cabinet. Dr Shankar Mudiraj said it was the first time in the states history, including that of united Andhra Pradesh, that the state cabinet did not feature a member from Mudiraj community. Highlighting the BRS neglect for the Mudiraj community, Dr Shankar Mudiraj said the BRS chief had given a single corporation to a Mudiraj leader. Even in the last Assembly elections, he said the BRS had not given a single Assembly ticket to a community member though it demanded the inclusion of its representatives by holding 30 Atma Gaurava Sabhas and a public meeting at Parade Ground in Secunderabad. The community demanded 20 Assembly seats from each political party. The Congress gave three seats and the BJP gave seven seats to Mudiraj members in the Assembly polls, said the community elder Shailendra Shivayya Mudiraj. Rao allotted five acres of land at Plot Number 1 in Kokapet and assured Rs 5 crore for the construction of a building. Except for Bhumi Puja at the site, there was no progress and no amount was released yet. The Congress government, however, assured the Mudiraj community that it would set up a finance corporation for the welfare of Mudiraj members when the community elders met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy recently. The community is seeking the government to set up the corporation with a corpus fund of Rs 10,000 crore, looking at the large population of the community. The community claims that it makes up 14 per cent of the population in Telangana state. According to Dr M Santosh Mudiraj, GO No. 98 of 1964 identifies 32 castes in united Andhra Pradesh as fishermen communities, which includes the Mudiraj community. Among 5,000 fishermen cooperative societies, the Mudiraj hold a major share among their four lakh members. The community sought the protection of their fishing areas from others and sought the strict implementation of the Fishermen Protection Act.

BJP seeking 400 seats to change Constitution, abolish reservations: Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Apr 26: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday alleged that the BJP is seeking to win 400 seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls with a conspiracy aiming to change the Constitution and abolish reservations. Addressing a rally at Zaheerabad, Reddy, seeking people to vote for Congress candidates, said it was his [] The post BJP seeking 400 seats to change Constitution, abolish reservations: Revanth Reddy appeared first on Northlines .

950 candidates to race for 17 MP posts from Telangana

Tirupati district as political parties are accusing their rivals of manipulations in the electoral rolls for the 2024 general elections. (Representational DC Image) Tirupati district as political parties are accusing their rivals of manipulations in the electoral rolls for the 2024 general elections. (Representational DC Image) Hyderabad: The returning officers on Friday allowed the nominations of around 950 candidates, which include those filed by candidates belonging to major political parties. They rejected the nominations of at least 400 candidates till 11 pm on Friday. Scrutiny of nominations is still going on. As many as 1,488 candidates have filed nominations in 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in Telangana. Out of 114 nominations were filed in Adilabad, 91 nominations were accepted and 23 were rejected. Key contestants are Congress candidate Athram Suguna, BJP candidate G Nagesh and BRS candidate Athram Sukku. In Chevella, 88 nominations were filed. Out of which, 10 nominations were accepted by the ROs. In Bhongir, a total of 114 nominations were filed. Out of this, 91 were allowed and 23 rejected. The key candidates are Congress candidate Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, BJP candidate Boora Narsaiah Goud and BRS candidate Kyama Mallesh. In Hyderabad, a total 85 nominations were filed. While 58 of them were accepted, 27 were rejected. Congress candidate Mohammed Waliullah Sameer, BJP candidate Madhavi Latha and AIMIM candidate Asaduddin Owaisi are key contestants. In Karimnagar, 94 nominations were filed. Of which, 64 nominations were allowed and 30 nominations were rejected. In Khammam, 56 nominations out of a total 72 were accepted, while 16 were rejected. In Malkajgiri, RO received 177 nominations. Of which, 62 were accepted and 92 were rejected. In Secunderabad, a total of 75 nominations were filed. Sixty-two nominations were accepted and 13 were rejected. In Nalgonda, 63 nominations were accepted and 51 nominations were rejected. The total nominations received in this constituency stood at 114.

Congress Top Leaders to Descend on TG for LS campaigning in May

Hyderabad: Top Congress leaders including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will campaign for the party candidates in Lok Sabha elections in the first week of May. Other national leaders will also join the campaign ahead of the May 13 polls. According to the preliminary schedule, Rahul Gandhi will campaign in North Telangana districts while Priyanka Gandhi will cover the southern parts of the state. Rahul Gandhi's election rallies are planned in combined Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad districts while Priyanka Gandhi's rallies are planned in undivided Medak, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar districts. AICC president Kharge will also attend a few rallies in both parts of the state. The Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, Siddaramaiah and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhi, will also address a few election rallies. The former CMs of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh will also be invited to attend rallies, sources added. The Congress has set itself a target to win 14 Lok Sabha seats out of 17 in the state. In 2019, the Congress won Nalgonda, Bhongir and Malkajgiri. Having stormed back to power, the lead in several Assembly segments in the state polls is believed to help the party.

BJP Will Abolish Reservation, CM Warns People

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday appealed to voters to elect the Congress if they wanted the existing reservations to continue, or elect the BJP if they want the quotas for weaker sections to be abolished when the RSS celebrates its centenary next year. He said that if they elected the Congress to power at the Centre in the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress would not only continue existing reservations but would also enhance reservations for the SC, ST, and BC communities in proportion to their population by holding a caste survey across the country. Speaking during his roadshow at Zaheerabad on Friday in support of Congress Lok Sabha candidate Suresh Shetkar, Revanth Reddy alleged that the BJP was aiming for 400 Lok Sabha votes this time with an intention to amend the Constitution to abolish reservations with a two-thirds majority. The RSS ideology is against reservations. The BJP's ideology is RSS ideology. The RSS will complete 100 years of its formation in 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to abolish the reservation in the country when the RSS celebrates its centenary next year, the Chief Minister alleged. Revanth Reddy alleged that BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao has entered into a secret deal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the BJP's victory in five Lok Sabha seats in Telangana to secure bail for his daughter Kavitha, and Zaheerabad was one among them. The Chief Minister also alleged that Rao himself made incumbent Zaheerabad MP B.B. Patil join the BJP as part of the secret deal and did injustice to Gali Anil Kumar by fielding him on behalf of the BRS and was working to defeat his candidate. Revanth Reddy promised to release Rs 2 crore from SDF (Special Development Funds) to set up 24x7 libraries in government junior colleges in Zaheerabad which produced state rankers in recent Intermediate results. He also promised to set up a Women ITI (industrial training institute) in Zaheerabad. The Chief Minister promised to set up a pharma cluster on 2,000 acres in Zaheerabad within a month after the Lok Sabha election results if voters elect the Congress which will provide thousands of jobs to local youth.

Constructions at Kumatikunta Lake: HC Slams Govt Lethargy

Hyderabad: A division bench of the Telangana High Court, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti, expressed concern over the attitude of government authorities who did not provide details that it had sought about illegal constructions at the Kumatikunta Lake at Bachupally. The beach was adjudicating a 2023 PIL filed by one Akula Satish, seeking direction from the Medchal-Malkajgiri collector and the HMDA commissioner to protect the lake from illegal constructions. As there were no submissions by the government, the court directed the petitioner to submit photographs of the eighth and ninth floors of the apartment constructed within the full tank level (FTL) of the lake and the survey report dated April 25, by April 30. The report was prepared by the surveyor, assistant executive engineer, and revenue officials. Counsel for the petitioner informed the court that Vasavi Infra Limited, a real estate firm, had encroached on the Komatikunta Lake land and completed the construction of an apartment complex. His representations to the irrigation and revenue departments to protect the lake had not evoked a response. Senior counsel Mayur Reddy, appearing for Vasavi Infra, said that construction up to the ninth floor was complete and the work underway did not fall within the FTL of the lake. He said that the firm was ready to give an undertaking to this effect.

CESS to become solar hub in Telangana

Former BRS legislator Ramesh Chennamaneni held a series of talks as part of Indo-German Cooperation at Berlin on Friday with the objective of converting all the 2.98 lakh power consumers of Cooperative Electric Supply Society (CESS) in Rajanna Sircilla district to 100% solar. The main goal of this project was to transform the community into solar power producers.

Telangana: Teenager saves lives of 50 workers trapped in Shadnagar fire

Hyderabad: In a daring act of heroism, a local teenager named Sai Charan saved the lives of 50 workers trapped in a massive fire that engulfed the Allwyn Pharma Company in Nandigama on Friday evening, April 26. Also ReadMassive fire at Telangana pharma company, several workers trapped The fire, suspected to have been caused by 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 .

Snooping Case: Telangana HC Dismisses Bail Plea of Four Former Cops

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday dismissed the bail petitions filed by four police officers in connection with the phone tapping cases. Hyderabad police had opposed the bail petitions of D. Praneeth Rao, N. Bhujanga Rao, M. Tirupatanna and P. Radha Kishan Rao as the investigation was still underway and the accused could tamper evidence and influence witnesses if the court granted them bail. The police also informed the court that the key accused in the case was yet to be arrested. The court reserved the judgement to April 26. Meanwhile, Hyderabad police commissioner K Sreenivasa Reddy said that the investigation is midway through. He clarified that contrary to media reports, they would now be issuing a red corner notice against former SIB chief T. Prabhakar Rao. He cautioned that such speculative news would impact investigation.

Telangana: Revanth promises 2000-acre pharma village in Narayankhed

Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy has promised to set up pharma village and pharma cluster on 2000 acres of land in Narayankhed, which would create thousands of jobs for the youth. In addition to that, he also announced the release Rs 2 crore under the special development fund to enable the continuation of 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 .

Hyderabad bar seized by Excise dept after raid for obscene activities

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise department of Telangana seized a bar on Friday after suspending its license for violating rules by operating as a pub and for engaging in immoral acts involving female employees. The action was taken after the Begumpet police raided the establishment earlier this month and arrested 108 people 33 women 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 .

Telangana HC Penalises Collector for Contempt in Land Dispute

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday camedown heavily ontheRangareddydistrictcollectorandgovernmentcounsels for attemptingto misguidethe courtwith regard tocompliance ofitsorders. A divisionbenchcomprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice N.V.Shravan Kumar was dealing with a contempt appeal filed by Harish, then Rangareddy collector. Earlier the High Court while dealing a dispute overabout20 acres inSurveyNo.65 of Khanapur,haddirected the collector to issue patta passbooks in favour of Pratap Jungle Resorts Ltd. As the authorities delayedcompliance,the court summoned the collector and directedtheauthorities to come with the e-pattadar passbook.The authorities issuedthepassbookbut notified the land as prohibited. The land owners approached HighCourt for de-notifying of the land.The courtpunishedthe collectorfor contempt. Harish, the then collector,approachedtheHigh Court for exemption from punishment.On his submission that he would complywiththe orders, the court gavehimtime. Meanwhile, he was transferredandK.Shashanka Ghoshappointed in his place. Ghoshfiledanaffidavitstatingthat he addressed a letter totheChief Commissioner of Land Affairs (CCLA)andInspector-General,Stamps andRegistration,to denotify the land. The same was informed to the court on Friday bytheAdvocate-Generalwhoreported that the collector hadcomplied with the order.The court noted that mere writing of such a letterdidnot absolve himofthe liability to ensure that the orders are complied with.The court observed that the CCLA and IGRegistration wereunder obligation to comply with the orders since the collector has addressed to them explaining them the situation. The court issued notice to CCLA and IG Stamps and Revenue asking them to file an affidavit as to why the orders of the court have not been complied with.The courtgavethe collector another chance to comply with the orders beforeJune 7, and posted the matter to that date.

Efforts on to conserve manuscripts, paintings in Telangana State Museum

Hyderabad: The Telangana department of heritage has signed a memorandum of understanding with Delhi-based Noor International Micro Film Centre, for conservation, digitisation, documentation, and cataloguing of the manuscripts, paintings, and the dastawez kept in the State Museum. Also ReadHyderabads Salar Jung Museum to house first National Museum of Epigraphy During the MOU signing event held 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 future belongs to Bharat - VP Dhankhar says at Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad

The future belongs to Bharat - VP Dhankhar says at Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today underscored the pivotal role of Research and Development (R&D) as the spinal strength of both economy and nation. Emphasizing the significance of innovation in medicine development, he asserted that R&D efforts transcend mere execution, embodying the highest form of contribution to humanity. Our pursuit to serve humanity by science and research should not be hampered by temporary failures, he added. He further highlighted India's contribution to international vaccine efforts, including the donation of Covaxin through the vaccine Matri initiative, reflecting India's long standing contribution to the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Shri Dhankhar further emphasized the need for corporates leaders to handhold institutions to promote research and development to foster innovation, with focus on disruptive technologies. Addressing the gathering at the Bharat Biotech facility in Hyderabad, Shri Dhankhar lauded the heightened credibility of Padma Awards in recent times. The Vice President asserted that Padma Awards are now very authentic, being given to the deserving persons. They are no longer driven by patronage or reputations build by event management he added. Addressing the economic concerns at Bharat Biotech, Shri Dhankhar highlighted the significant drain of foreign exchange due to unnecessary imports. Criticizing this practice as contradictory to the ethos of promoting local products and societal commitment, he warned people of three serious consequences: the avoidable depletion of foreign exchange reserves, the hindrance to domestic manufacturing by importing goods available locally, and the suppression of entrepreneurial opportunities. Underlining that many of the world's top institutions draw their strength from their large alumni base, Shri Dhankhar urged the alumni to come forward and form a strong alumni network through think tanks, contributing to the growth and development of the nation. Advocating for channelization of disruptive technologies, Vice President underscored their transformative potential, cautioning against their unregulated proliferation. He further stated that India's unwavering dedication to biotechnology and Pharmaceutical research has led to build its reputation as the pharmacy of the world. The Vice-President declared Bharat's ascent as a superpower, citing the nation's rapid progression and dynamic momentum. With confidence in Bharat's future, he emphasizes the transformative shift from a sleeping giant to a fast-moving force. Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Telangana, Suchitra Ella, Managing Director, Dr Krishna Ella, Executive Chairman and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. (With Inputs from PIB)

Film Stars Give Political Campaigns A Miss

HYDERABAD: Election campaigns are not just about high-decibel sounds and passionate speeches by leaders, but they are also about star power which actor is campaigning for whom. In fact, in Telugu states, political parties would make a list of star campaigners before they even draw up the schedule. However, this election seems to be different. Star campaigners are clearly missing in action in the election campaign in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana state. Strangely enough, top Tollywood stars have been conspicuous by their absence in the campaign trail. In the previous elections, it was not uncommon to see big names from the Telugu film industry like megastar Chiranjeevi, power star Pawan Kalyan, and Jr NTR campaign for political parties. Stars would not only draw humongous crowds, but were also capable of making or breaking the fortunes of political parties, not to mention a sense of excitement among fans. However, the same is not the case this time around. For reasons best known to them, Tollywood biggies have stayed away. The absence of star campaigners clearly affected the political campaigns. Political parties are certainly finding it hard to mobilise support and draw decent crowds, which comes organically if a star were to be there. The changing political landscape is likely to be the reason behind stars keeping a safe distance from the campaigns. Stars may be exercising caution on siding with a particular party given the changing dynamics of political alliances. Another reason could be the scrutiny of political funding (electoral bonds) which recently caused quite a flutter in political circles. While political parties are definitely missing the stars in action, deepfake videos are making the rounds on social media, which is a cause for concern. A video of Allu Arjun seemingly campaigning for the Congress went viral. However, memes appear to be filling in the void that was created in the election campaign. Political memes are being created featuring actors with zero interest in politics. With Tollywood comedy King Brahmanandam leading the way, there are memes featuring famous scenes from movies of star heroes like Venkatesh and Ravi Teja among others. As the campaign heads towards a climax, it remains to be seen if there would be any last-minute appearances by stars.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Concludes Visit to Bharat Biotech's Hyderabad Facility

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Concludes Visit to Bharat Biotech's Hyderabad Facility Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday visited Bharat Biotechs facilities at Genome Valley here, which include units for research and development and innovation as well as a large-scale manufacturing plant for vaccines. The Vice President was accompanied by Telangana Governor C P Radhakrishnan, a press release from the vaccine maker said. The Vice Presidents visit reaffirmed the vital contribution and role of Bharat Biotech in the nation's ongoing immunisation programmes, it said. The VP interacted with the scientists and team leaders and applauded their collective determination to develop novel vaccines and make India self-reliant. Soon after reaching the facility, the VP was briefed in detail about the manufacturing facility, the intricate processes involved in vaccine production, and the company's initiatives to develop new molecules and vaccine candidates to fight neglected diseases that affect the developing world, specifically focused on malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, and chikungunya. I am at a place where people are driven with a passion for research, development and concern for society. Bharat Biotech has helped the nation fight the pandemic by developing indigenous vaccines, the release quoted the Vice President as saying. He also urged greater collaboration between industry, academia and support to back more research in all sectors, the release further said. In his address, Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech Krishna M Ella thanked the Vice President for recognising the firm's dedication and reaffirmed the companys continued commitment to developing novel vaccines, contributing to national self-reliance goals, and shaping a healthier future. Dhankhar was taken on a virtual tour, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the production facility, the release added.

Konda Vishweshwar Reddy Is The Richest Candidate With Rs 4,560 Cr Net Worth

Several Lok Sabha candidates in Telangana, as per their affidavits submitted during the nomination process, are revealed to be crorepatis. Notably, Chevella BJP candidate Konda Vishweshwar Reddy tops the list with assets totaling more than Rs 4,560 crores. According to the affidavits, among the 17 Congress candidates, 12 have declared assets in excess of 10 crores, while 13 BJP candidates and 10 BRS candidates have also declared assets surpassing Rs 10 crores. Chevella Constituency garners significant attention as the wealthiest candidates from major political parties are trying their luck from this constituency. Interestingly, BJP candidate Bharat Prasad from Nagarkurnool has the lowest assets, totaling Rs 33.85 lakhs, including those of his family. Notably, his father Ramulu currently serves as the sitting MP from Nagarkurnool Lok Sabha Constituency. Warangal Congress party candidate Kadiyam Kavya has disclosed assets worth Rs 1.55 crores, whereas BRS candidate RS Praveen Kumar from Nagarkurnool has declared assets amounting to 1.41 crores. Candidates with more than Rs 100 crore in Assets are the following: Constituency Party Candidate's Name Net Worth (in Cr.) Chevella BJP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy 4568.22 Chevella Congress Dr. Ranjith Reddy 435.49 Chevella BRS Kasani Gnaneshwar 228.47 Hyderabad BJP K Madhavi Latha 221.40 Khammam BRS Nama Nageswara Rao 155.90 Zaheerabad BJP BB Patil 151.69 Bhongir BRS K Mallesh 145.34 Nizamabad BJP Dharmapuri Aravind 109.90 The deadline for filing nomination papers was Thursday, April 25.

ACB arrests Telangana Irrigation dept engineer over Rs 5 lakh bribe

Hyderabad: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested an employee from the Telangana Irrigation Department for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe. Acting on a specific complaint, ACB sleuths caught Yatha Pavan Kumar, Deputy Executive Engineer, who is working at the office of Executive Engineer, North Tanks Division, Buddha Bhavan. Pavan Kumar repprtedly demanded 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 .

Telangana Chilli Seller Shares Reasons People Should Buy Directly From Farmers

The farmer advised the consumers to refrain from purchasing vegetables and fruits from the middlemen.

Video: Massive fire at Telangana pharma company, several workers trapped

Hyderabad: A massive fire broke out in Allwyn Pharma Company at Nandigama in Shadnagar, Telangana on Friday evening, April 26. According to the reports two fire engines and police have reached the location and authorities have identified 50 workers who were on duty at the time of the accident. They have initiated rescue operations where 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 .

Telangana Heritage department ties up with Noor Microfilms to save documents in its custody

From Oakridge to Global Journeys: 100+ Students Triumph in Global University Placements

About Oakridge International School, Gachibowli Oakridge International School, Gachibowli, a distinguished member of Nord Anglia Education, is part of a global network comprising 85 schools across 33 countries. This affiliation provides Oakridge students with access to extensive resources and unparalleled global opportunities, enriching their learning experience. Recognized for excellence, Oakridge Gachibowli ranks as the Best International School in Hyderabad and holds the No. 1 position in the Northwest region according to the Times Education Excellence Ranking 2023. Additionally, it is among the Top 3 International Day Schools in Hyderabad and Telangana according to Education World India School Rankings 21-22.

Etala Will Win From Malkajgiri, says BRS MLA Malla Reddy, Video goes Viral

Telangana Labour Minister Ch Malla Reddy (Image credit: Wikipedia) Telangana Labour Minister Ch Malla Reddy (Image credit: Wikipedia) Hyderabad: BRS MLA and former Minister Ch Malla Reddy sprang a surprise here on Friday saying that the Medchal-Malkajgiri Parliament constituency BJP candidate Eatala Rajender will win the elections. Reddy, who came to attend a ceremony in Kompally, was surprised on seeing Rajender suddenly on the premises and embraced him saying, You (Rajender) are going to win the elections and requested to take their photograph of my brother (Rajender). A few minutes later, Reddy left the premises saying, We dont know where we will be All the best Rajender Anna In response to Reddys comments, Rajender only smiled with folded hands. Reddys comments triggered laughter among other guests, who too attended the ceremony. However, the same comments caused some discomfiture to the BRS, which fielded Ragidi Laxma Reddy from Medchal-Malkajgiri Parliament constituency. The video containing the conversation between Reddy and Eatala went viral on various social media platforms.

Dont step out between 11-3 pm: IMD Hyderabad amidst heatwave

Hyderabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Hyderabad advised citizens of Telangana to not step out of their homes between 11 am to 3 pm, in the context of the scorching summer heatwave in the state. According to the weather report issued by the Telangana State Development Planning Society(TSDPS), dry weather is expected for 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 .

WhatsApp rumours fuel saffron mob attack on Mancherial missionary school: Report

Hyderabad: After a missionary school in Telanganas Mancherial district was allegedly attacked on April 16 by a saffron-clad mob, a fact-finding team visited the site and found that the parent of a boy who had been expelled over indiscipline last year instigated the attack. On April 15 a few students attended the school in saffron 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 .

KCRs party achieved Telangana but lost its way: Vishweshwar Reddy

Hyderabad: Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, one of the richest candidates in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country, believes that people should come into politics when they have achieved their personal goals and not to achieve personal goals. A tech entrepreneur, who is contesting once again from Chevella constituency and this time on a BJP 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 .

Exam disappointment triggers wave of student suicides in Telangana: 7 die by suicide in last 48 hours

Seven Telangana students died by suicide within 48 hours of exam failures, with incidents in various locations. The Telangana Board of Intermediate Examinations released results for first and second years, impacting students across different grades and subject groups.

Keep it ready: Revanth counters Harish Raos resignation challenge

Hyderabad: In response to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) senior leader T Harish Raos resignation challenge, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy questioned the genuineness of the move and alleged that the resignation paper was not written in the Assembly Speakers format. He wrote a big seesa padyam (a Telugu poetry form) that his mama (KCR) 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 .

Tickets to party-hoppers lead to tussle in Telangana BJP

Telangana BJP faced internal turmoil over candidatures, with Gomasa Srinivas at the center. The party grappled with candidate switches and opposition, reflecting the complex power dynamics. The conflict underscores the challenges within the party ahead of elections.

Seven Telangana students die by suicide after intermediate exam results

Seven Telangana students die by suicide after intermediate exam results

TS SSC Result 2024: Telangana Class 10 results likely to be out on April 30

TS SSC Result Telangana Class results likely to be out on April

7 Intermediate Students Die By Suicide After Exam Results In Telangana: Police

Seven intermediate students allegedly died by suicide across Telangana in the last 48 hours due to failure in the exams.

Tragic Loss: Seven Students Succumb to Mental Health Crisis Following Examination Results Announcement

Tragic Loss: Seven Students Succumb to Mental Health Crisis Following Examination Results Announcement Seven intermediate students allegedly died by suicide across Telangana in the last 48 hours due to failure in the exams. Telangana Board of Intermediate Examinations announced first year and second year results on April 24. According to Mahabubabad Superintendent of Police, two girls allegedly committed suicide after they failed in the examination. While a girl student hung herself at her residence in a village in the district the other jumped into a well. Similarly, a first year student allegedly ended his life under Sultanbazar police station limits after flunking in the examinations, Deputy Commissioner of Police ( East Zone) R Giridhar said. Another boy hailing from Nallakunta area of the city was found dead at Jadcherla near a railway track. Police suspect the reason for his death to be poor performance in the exams. A senior police official from Mancherial District said they received reports that three intermediate first year students suspected to have died by suicide at different places due to failure in examinations.

Jackfruit Dance Party Night at antiSOCIAL, Hyderabad

Get ready to feel the rhythm and light up the night at the Jackfruit Dance Party, coming to Hyderabad this Friday at the vibrant antiSOCIAL! This dynamic show will transform the dancefloor into a haven of pure musical bliss. Experience a night filled with the best House and Disco tunes, spun by talented artists including Rishi Sippy, GST, Ankit Pandey, and Kartik Shekar. Let the Jackfruit Dance Party transform you into the world of rhythmic euphoria and boundless energy as we unite in the joy of music and move. Save the date and bring your crew for a night filled with euphoric tunes and electric atmosphere. Grab your tickets soon. Date: 26th April 2024 (FRIDAY) Time: 08.00 PM Onwards Place: Mindspace SOCIAL, Raheja IT Park, Survey No.64, Ground plus, near, Mindspace Junction Flyover, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Hyderabad: Complaint filed against 3 pro-BJP influencers over morphing video

Hyderabad: Leaders of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Friday, April 26 filed a complaint against 3 pro-BJP influencers, Rishi Bagree, Arun Pudur and Ajeet Bharti at the Cyber Crime Police Station for allegedly morphing and circulating a video of Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhis speech in Tukkuguda, Telangana on April 6. We have filed a 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 .

Graduates segment MLC bypoll on May 27

HYDERABAD : The Legislative Council byelection for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates Constituency will be held on May 27 and the model code of conduct (MCC) has come into force. The bypoll was necessitated following the resignation of BRS MLC Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, who was elected MLA from Jangaon on a BRS ticket in November last year. After winning the seat, he resigned from the MLC post on December 9, 2023. His term was up to November 30, 2027. The constituency spans 34 Assembly segments across 12 districts. Only graduates are eligible to vote in this election. Bypoll schedule Issue of notification May 2 Last date of filing nominations May 9 Scrutiny of nominations May 10 Last date for withdrawal of candidatures: May 13 Date of poll May 27 Poll timings 8 am to 4 pm Counting of votes June 5 Date before which election shall be completed June 8

Telangana: Cops seek cyber terrorism provisions in snooping case

HYDERABAD: Over two months into probing the phone-tapping case, the team investigating the alleged scandal has submitted a memo to the Nampally City Court urging the invocation of cyber terrorism provisions under Section 66 F of the Information Technology Act, 2000. However, the court is yet to issue orders regarding this move. Under the section, cyber terrorism is defined as acts aimed at threatening the security and sovereignty of India, or instilling terror in the populace through various means, including unauthorised access to computer resources, and introducing computer contaminants. It also covers the individuals who access computer resources without authorisation to obtain restricted information that could harm national security, public order or international relations. The punishment includes imprisonment for life for those convicted of committing or conspiring to commit such acts. The ongoing investigation has also encountered numerous obstacles, especially the absence of the former Special Intelligence Bureau chief T Prabhakar Rao. While his whereabouts remain unknown, sources said it is hampering the progress of the inquiry. Many have also raised eyebrows over the failure to issue a red corner notice against the officer.

Like East India Company, Modi & Shah looting country: Revanth

HYDERABAD : Describing the BJP as the British Janata Party, Chief Minister and TPCC president A Revanth Reddy on Thursday alleged that the saffron partys agenda was like that of British rulers, which, according to him, has no reservation policy. Addressing the gathering while participating in a roadshow at Rajendranagar in the Chevella Lok Sabha constituency, he said: BJP is behaving like East India Company. Like East India Company came from Surat in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah came form Gujarat. They took East India Company as inspiration and are looting the country. Accusing the BJP of doing politics in the name of religion, he said: God should be in temples and faith in the heart. But the BJP leaders are bringing god onto the roads.. Urging the people to reject the communal parties, he said: The Congress is committed to conducting caste census in the country. But the BJP is conspiring to abolish reservations. Modi not only cheated the country, but also Telangana. He promised to provide two crore jobs per year but in the last 10 years, he has given only seven lakh jobs, he added. Car will not come out of the garage Targeting the BRS, Revanth said: Car (the BRS symbol) will not come out of the garage. KCR and KTR are trying to gain sympathy but all their efforts will go in vain. During the BRS rule, KCR did not meet people. He even made (balladeer) Gaddar sit in front of the Praja Bhavan (formerly Pragathi Bhavan) in the hot sun. KCR worked only for the Andhra contractors and real estate agents, he alleged. Referring to a lengthy interview BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao gave to a TV channel on Wednesday, he said: He sits in a TV studio for four hours. Why didnt attend the Assembly sessions when there were discussions on Kaleshwaram project and other issues. Stating that no one is ready to believe KCR, he said that the people of Telangana will never forgive the BRS chief. He alleged that KCR was trying to ensure the victory over BJP candidate Konda Vishweshwar Reddy in the Chevella Lok Sabha constituency. Chevella is a very special segment for the Congress. In 2004, YS Rajasekhar Reddy started his padayatra from here and the Congress went on to form the government, he said and added that the Congress high command picked G Ranjith Reddy as a candidate from Chevella based on positive survey reports. Ranjith should be elected to ensure that Chevella as well as Musi riverfront project is developed, he added.

Hyderabad: Minor among two held for gang rape, murder

HYDERABAD : Two persons, including a minor, have been arrested in connection with the gang rape and murder of a 45-year-old woman whose body was found in a workshop cellar in Kukatpally on Sunday morning. The accused Nitish Kumar Dev, 24, and the child in conflict with law (CCL) are natives of Bihar and work at a bar in Sangareddy, the police said. The case came to light when the workshops owner opened the cellar on Sunday morning and noticed the victims body. Upon analysis of CCTV footage, the police found that the accused had raped and killed the woman before escaping from the spot on a bike. About four to five teams were formed to check the CCTV footage and the clues team was deployed to find out the number plate of the bike, said Kukatpally SHO D Krishna Mohan. Four days later, the two accused persons were traced and apprehended by the police. Besides the CCTV evidence, they also confessed to the crime, said Kukatpally ACP K Srinivas Rao. On Saturday night, the victim, a domestic worker, was standing near a tea stall at Prashanth Nagar when the accused approached her. Nitish and the minor were reportedly returning from work on a bike and wanted to stop for tea when they saw the victim, the police said. They added that the accused found a cellar in a nearby area, forcibly dragged her to the isolated place and gang-raped her. When the victim started protesting, one of the accused hit her head on the floor and she succumbed to her head injuries, the ACP said. The duo has been booked under Sections 376 (D), 302 read with 34 of the IPC on charges of gang rape, murder and joint criminal liability.

BJP will emerge stronger in South, says Annamalai

SHIVAMOGGA: Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai, said on Thursday that the BJP will emerge stronger than before in South India when the results of the ongoing General Elections are declared on June 4. Speaking to media persons here, Annamalai said that with a big contribution from Karnataka, followed by Telangana, the BJP would also open its account in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. He said the NDA would also emerge victorious in Puducherry and Goa. He said the BJP was at present in the third spot in Tamil Nadu, and it would certainly increase its vote share there. Annamalai also ruled out the Karnataka governments guarantees having any impact on BJPs prospects of winning. This is a national election. Guarantee schemes will have zero impact. The Congress, in desperation, has released the three-month pending amount for Gruhalakshmi, hoping to get support from women voters, Annamalai said, adding that voters are more intelligent than the average politicians. It is Modis election, and the party is working on national interests, he said. Criticising the Congress chombu campaign in Karnataka, Annamalai said it was below the belt. On KS Eshwarappa contesting as a BJP rebel in Shivamogga, he said, It is very unfortunate. I have great respect for him.

Sweltering heat to persist in Telangana; rains might bring relief

HYDERABAD : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Hyderabad on Thursday issued a yellow alert predicting heatwave conditions in Telangana till Monday. However, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely to bring respite at isolated places in the state from Saturday. Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 3040 kmph are very likely to occur at isolated places in Adilabad, Kumurambheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna-Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu and Kamareddy districts. In Hyderabad, maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 41C and 27C, respectively, with partly cloudy skies and wind speeds at 4 8 kmph. On Thursday, Nalgonda district recorded the states highest maximum temperature of 44.9C. According to the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS), the maximum average temperature in the state during the day is 41.1C against the 40.4C normal. Within Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, the highest maximum temperature of 42.9C was recorded in Medchal-Malkajgiri. Within the limits of the GHMC, the maximum average temperature during the day is 40.8C against the 39.8C normal.

Telangana polls: BJP's KV Reddy tops richest list with Rs 4,568 cr, 8 candidates have over Rs 100 cr assets

Eight Lok Sabha contestants in Telangana declared family assets above Rs 100 crore. K Vishweshawar Reddy from Chevella leads with Rs 4,568 crore. Ranjit Reddy declared Rs 435.33 crore assets. Kasani Gyaneshwar's assets total Rs 228.46 crore. Various other candidates also disclosed significant assets.

Driver sent to remand in Jubilee Hills Benz crash case; bar booked

HYDERABAD : A day after a Mercedes Benz crashed into a transformer in Jubilee Hills, the police on Thursday arrested the main accused, Ethan Venkatesh, and registered a case against the bar for serving liquor beyond permissible hours. The police have booked the Cara Cara Cocktail Bar under Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code for violating regulations by operating beyond permissible hours and serving alcohol unlawfully. Meanwhile, the prime suspect Ethan Venkat has been remanded to judicial custody, while the remaining accused have been released as of Thursday. The probe has revealed that the occupants of the Mercedes Benz car, including the driver, fled the scene immediately after the collision. Sources privy to the investigation said the accused attempted to evade arrest and booked an Uber cab to escape. Sources said that police personnel, upon arriving at the scene of the collision, found the car abandoned and launched a search to identify those responsible for the mishap. However, the Uber driver returned to the accident site to retrieve the keys left behind in the abandoned vehicle. The cops detained him and questioned him about the whereabouts of the other suspects. Acting on this information, police officers successfully located and detained all five suspects at the Park Hyatt Hotel. Four of the five accused were let off on Thursday. Suspect records bac of 360 after collision On Wednesday, it was reported that five people, including an NRI, consumed liquor at a bar till 3 am. After the crash, the driver of the Mercedes Benz car, Ethan Venkat, had a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of 360 mg/dL, which indicates severe alcohol intoxication

Opposition working together to defeat Modi, getting funds from abroad: Pushkar Singh Dhami

NIZAMABAD/HANAMKONDA: Claiming that the opposition parties have been receiving funds from overseas sources, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday alleged that all these outfits are now working together to prevent Narendra Modi from becoming prime minister for the third consecutive time. Similarly, the Congress and BRS too are working together to halt the BJP surge in Telangana, he said. Addressing a public meeting after the BJP Nizamabad candidate Dharmapuri Arvind filed another set of nomination papers here, the Uttarakhand CM said: The Congress and BRS are two sides of the same coin. These parties are looting the people. The Congress came to power in Telangana giving several assurances to the people. Now its government is unable to fulfil those promises. Campaigns for Aroori The Uttarakhand CM also took part in a rally organised in support of partys Warangal candidate Aroori Ramesh from the historic Thousand Pillars Temple to the Ambedkar Centre in Hanamkonda. Later addressing a public meeting, he urged the people to elect Ramesh if they want to see Warangal Lok Sabha constituency developed on par with others segments. Slamming the rival parties for spreading canards against the BJP, he said: The Congress and BRS are making false allegations against the BJP. The leaders of these parties have launched a false propaganda for political and electoral gains. People should not trust them. BJP will win all 17 seats in TG: Gujarat CM Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed confidence that the BJP would win all 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana in the upcoming elections. Patel, along with state BJP president and Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy, participated in the nomination rally of the partys Karimnagar candidate Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, the Gujarat CM said: Mukesh Dalal getting elected unopposed from Surat is the first step towards the BJP achieving its target of securing 400 seats. Patel also said that Narendra Modi would take oath as the prime minister for the third consecutive time with the blessings of Karimnagar people. He asserted that Modi will focus on the welfare and development of Telangana. Patel credited the prime minister for humanitarian pauses during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which allowed the evacuation of many Indian students stuck in the war-torn country and facilitated their return. He also raised slogans during a meeting with party activists later. Subsequently, Kishan alleged that the BRS, Congress and AIMIM are conspiring to defeat the BJP.

Congress confident of securing Khammam, Mahabubabad seats

KHAMMAM : Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao on Thursday asserted that the Congress candidates will secure the Khammam and Mahabubabad Lok Sabha seats with a huge majority. The duo, along with Rajya Sabha MP Renuka Chowdhury, participated in a roadshow as part of Khammam candidate Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddys poll campaign. People of Telangana supported the Congress in the Assembly elections. They are satisfied with the governance of Congress in the state. They have now decided to support the Congress in the Lok Sabha elections too, the ministers said. The leaders of the Left parties too participate in the rally which attracted thousands of followers from across the Khammam constituency. The rally which started at Kalvoddu ended at the collectors office where Raghuram Reddy filed his nomination. Nageswara Rao said: The BRS is conspiring against the Congress candidates. But they wont succeed in their attempts. After the Lok Saba elections, the BRS will disintegrate. Meanwhile, Raghuram Reddy thanked AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for supporting him. People understood that the BRS neglected their issues. They knew how the BRS perpetrated several scams. Now, they have seen how the Congress is working to develop the state. Thats why they are ready to support the Congress candidates in the Lok Sabha polls, he said.

BJP, Congress doing politics in name of religion: KCR

YADADRI-BHUVANAGIRI : Claiming that the BRS developed Telangana with good governance when it was in power, BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said that the BJP and Congress are doing politics in the name of god and religion. Addressing the gathering during the second day of his bus yatra in Bhuvanagiri, he said that the BJP has been using religion for political and electoral gains. The BJP has been doing politics in the name of god. It divides people on religious lines to win elections. It talks of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. But where is vikas. In the last 10 years, the country has not witnessed any development. The Congress, another national party, is now wasting time in taking oaths in the name of god instead of fulfilling the promises it made to the people, he said. We have renovated the Yadadri temple. Everyone knows how wonderful the temple looks now. But the BJP and Congress have come together to share the posts in the Bhuvangiri municipality, he added. Specifically targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said: Modi tried to force us to install meters on agriculture motors. But I rejected the proposal. If you again vote the BJP to power, they will instal meters on agricultural motors. The Congress too has cheated the people with its false promises. It is playing tricks. The Congress government extended the Rythu Bandhu benefits only to a few farmers, the former CM alleged. Seeking support for BRS Bhongir candidate Kyama Mallesh, he made an appeal to youth to support the BRS, he said: The future is yours. Think before you cast your votes. The BRS is an unstoppable force in Telangana. I will fight on your behalf. I will fight for the sake of the people whether we win or lose. As long as I am alive, I will fight for Telangana and its people, he added.

Police issue traffic advisory for Dhankars Hyderabad visit

HYDERABAD: In view of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankars visit to Hyderabad, the city traffic police have announced road diversions in various parts of the city between 2 pm and 9 pm. As the V-P will be travelling to Genome Valley at around 3 pm, traffic restrictions will be in place at PNT flyover, Rasoolpura, CTO, Plaza X Roads, Tivoli X Roads, Secunderabad Club in-gate, Karkhana, Trimulgherry X Roads, Lothkunta, Telangana Talli Statue, Alwal, Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Bolarum checkpost and Hakimpet Y Junction. Later at 7.10 pm, he will travel from Raj Bhavan to Hitex via VV Statue, Old KCP, Ansari Manzil, Taj Krishna Junction, NTR Bhavan junction, Jubilee Road No. 45 flyover and cable bridge. . Meanwhile, the Cyberabad traffic police have advised commuters to avoid the Rajiv Rahadari to Bharath Biotech and Koltur village to Bharath Biotech routes between 2 pm and 6 pm. Commuter were also asked to avoid the Cable Bridge and Cyber Tower junction. Temporary ban on drones, RC aircraft Noting threat to public peace, Cyberabad Commissioner of Police (CP) Avinash Mohanty issued an order placing a temporary ban on drones, paragliders and remote-controlled aircraft in Alwal, Genome Valley and Madhapur.

11 dead in three separate road accidents across Telangana

WARANGAL/SURYAPET/SANGAREDDY : Celebrations turned into a tragedy when four Intermediate second-year students, all aged 19, died after a two-wheeler they were riding collided with a private bus on the outskirts of Yellanda village on the Warangal-Khammam highway late on Wednesday. Sources said that the boys were returning to Yellanda in Warangal district from Hanamkonda where they had gone to celebrate the completion of their Intermediate studies. The victims have been identified as P Ganesh, M Siddhartha, V Teja and P Anil Kumar, all hailing from Yellanda. Siddhartha and Anil were students of Wardhannapet government junior college while Teja and Ganesh studied at a private junior college in Hyderabad. While three of the victims died on the spot, the fourth succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at the MGM Hospital in Warangal. The impact of the collision was such that the bodies of the students were strewn across the highway. The accident resulted in a traffic jam stretching over one km on the highway. Police shifted the bodies to MGM Hospital for a postmortem examination. Wardhannapet S-I A Praveen Kumar said that a case has been registered under IPC Section 304(A) and an investigation is underway. Elsewhere in Durgapuram village of Kodad mandal, six people died and four others sustained injuries when the car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary lorry on the highway. The victims were identified as N Chandar Rao (55) and his wife Manikyamma (50), N Krishamraju (30), N Swarnakumari (20), J Srikanth (30) and Lasya (4). They were residents of L Govindapuram village of Bonakal mandal in Khammam district and were on their way to Vijayawada from Hyderabad. The four injured persons were shifted to Kodad area hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, a 33-year-old man was burnt alive after the car he was travelling in rammed a lorry near the Muthangi toll plaza in the wee hours of Thursday and caught fire.

You too come with your resignation letter, Harish challenges Revanth

MEDAK: A day after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao to be ready with his resignation letter, the latter on Thursday challenged the former to come with his own resignation letter so that both can hand them over to intellectuals. Addressing the gathering after BRS Medak candidate P Venkatram Reddy filed his nomination, the Siddipet MLA said: Lets meet at the Martyrs Memorial in front of the Assembly at 10 am on Friday morning. If you have guts, you come with your resignation letter and I will bring mine. Lets hand over them to intellectuals. On Wednesday, accepting the challenge thrown at him by Harish to implement crop loan waiver by August 15, Revanth asked the BRS leader to be ready with his resignation letter. Harish, during Thursdays roadshow, said: I am challenging Revanth Reddy from Medak to waive crop loan before August 15. You come tomorrow at 10.00 am to the Martyrs Memorial with your resignation letter. I will also come with my resignation letter. Lets give both the letters to the intellectuals. If loan waiver and six guarantees are implemented by August 15, intellectuals will submit my resignation to the Speaker. If those are not implemented, they will give your letter to the governor, Harish said. Revanth also spoke about leaving politics if he loses in Kodangal in the 2018 elections. But he didnt do then nor he is going to do now, he said. Alleging that the Revanth and Congress have cheated the people of Telangana, he urged the people to defeat the grand old party in the Lok Sabha polls. Revanth is questioning KCR. He is asking what KCR had done in the last 10 years. KCR established districts and brought medical colleges and constructed four lane roads. The Medak district was created only because of KCR, he added.

Telangana: Series of student suicides turns focus on mental health, parent-children rapport

HYDERABAD : In less than 24 hours of the results of Intermediate public examination being announced, at least six students died by suicide, leaving their families mourning. The series of suicides have led to questions regarding the mental well-being and the pressure that students go through during and after examinations. The desire to score the highest is driven by peer, family and societal pressures and raises expectations. Failure to meet these expectations is one of the major causes of youngsters taking the extreme step of ending their life. Senior child psychologist Dr Jawaharlal Nehru P told TNIE: Any suicide involves two stages incident and mental stage. It is not an instantaneous step, but the culmination of the a combination of various factors that youngsters experience, which leads to a suicidal ideation and the action. One must understand that children in the 14-16 age group undergo many physiological changes while they are still in school, where the environment is different than that in the college. As a student transitions to college life, they lose old friends, their actions are limited to studies and the college environment is also different from that of the school. All these factors affect a student who is very likely to experience a trauma, which they do not share with anyone and gradually isolate themselves. As they are not exposed to CASH caring and sharing in college life they become more reserved and prone to psychological distress. Dr Nehru added that parents and teachers must stop inducing guilt in students if they do not perform well in exams, and must explain the necessity of learning rather than scoring marks. The primary concern of most of the students who fail in an exam is how they will explain it to their parents. This shows that a lack of emotional standard from the parents pushes the children towards depression and isolation. An open communication with their children and regular interaction with teachers for supporting their children in studies can bring a tangible change in the fgrim scenario, the psychologist said. Tele-Manas, a helpline, gets a distress calls from students and parents experiencing anxiety related to the results. One of the counsellors at Tele-Manas said, Student who call are under extreme pressure and stress and they have no safe place to express themselves. Our counselling calls give them the scope to open up, where we make them feel safe and encourage them towards being more positive and hopeful as one result is not worth the life of an individual. More importantly, family members and close ones also need to be more supportive of those who perform poorly in any examination. K. Rebecca Maria from 1-Life, a suicide prevention organisation, said that they had started receiving calls from students for help and a few of them were extremely stressed due to the bad results. She also explained that expectations from parents were one of the prime reasons for youngsters deciding to take steps for self-harm. Any individual takes the step of suicide when they see no hope. As the students experience negativity, which pushes them into depression and loneliness and eventually leads to suicide, creating a positive surrounding around them becomes crucial in such sensitive times. At the same time, we cannot overlook the cut-throat competition, hefty expenses and investment in education which burdens the parents, as well as the unrealistic success scenario that the society tries to impose on students and their parents. Intermediate student ends life in Mahabubabad A day after the Intermediate results were announced, a 19-year-old first year student died by suicide in her native village on Wednesday night. The victim was identified as N Yashaswini, a resident of Reddial village in Mahabubabad mandal of the district. According to V Deepika, the Mahabubabad Rural Sub-Inspector (SI), Yashaswini, studying in a private junior college in Mahabubabad mandal headquarters, failed to clear her exam and was depressed. She took the extreme step late on Wednesday by jumping into the agricultural well near her residence. Local saw the Yashaswinis body floating on the water on Thursday morning and informed the police. The body was sent for a postmortem examination to the Mahabubabad government area hospital and a case registered under Section 174 CrPC (suspicious death). 24/7 suicide prevention helplines Tele-Manas - 14416 1Life - 9152987821 AASRA - 9820466726 Vandrevala Foundation - 9999666555

Sircilla: Two powerloom workers end life over financial crunch

RAJANNA-SIRCILLA : Mounting debts are believed to be the reason for two powerloom workers ending their life by suicide in two separate incidents in Sircilla on Thursday. While a 60 year-old debt-ridden powerloom worker, identified as Ankarapu Mallesham, took the extreme step of hanging himself from a tree at Indiranagar of Thangallapally mandal, Adicherla Sai, 25, ended his life at his residence. Malleshams brother-in-law Vaddepalli Anandam told TNIE that the victim stepped out of the house in the morning saying that he has work at a powerloom unit. However, he hanged himself from a tamarind tree around 11 am. The locals saw the body and informed the police. Anandam said that when he could find work, Mallesham used to earn between `12,000 and `15,000 per month, but life had gotten tougher for powerloom workers over the last few years. Due to non-availability of work, it is becoming increasingly difficult to survive and the family is facing financial difficulties, he said. Recently, Malleshams wife fractured her left while his daughter became a mother. He was unable to meet the day-to-day expenses. He had taken loans of `1.5 lakh from some private individuals and was worried about repayment, Anandam said. Feeling humiliated and getting increasingly desperate, Mallesham took the extreme step, police believe. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. In another, Adicherla Sai, another powerloom worker, took the extreme step as he was unable to pay his medical bills. Ill health had forced him to stop working and the family has spent lakhs on his treatment. Powerloom Workers Association district president Kodam Ramana said that five powerloom workers had died by suicide in the last 40 days alone as the industry faces a crisis due to lack of orders. Powerloom workers in Sircilla are not getting orders. There is hardly any work, Ramana said. He demanded immediate steps from the state government to ensure work for the sector to prevent further suicides. Ramana also alleged that the authorities were misreporting suicides. Instead of financial crisis, they are attributing the suicides to health issues, Ramana said, adding that Adicherla Sai would not have taken the extreme step if he had money for his treatment. Meanwhile, BRS working president KT Rama Rao who was in Sircilla for election meetings, visited the homes for the suicide victims and consoled the families.

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme panel open to summoning anyone

HYDERABAD: Uncertainity looms over whether former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao will be summoned by Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, heading a judicial commission investigating the irregularities and corruption allegations in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. When TNIE posed the same question to Justice Ghose, who commenced his work at the BRKR Bhavan on Thursday, he shot back: Do you want me to summon him? When TNIE reminded that Justice BK Somasekhara, the one-man Commission of Inquiry that probed into the alleged scam in paying compensation for the land acquired for the Yeleru canal in combined Andhra Pradesh summoned former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Justice Ghose said that functioning and thinking of one judicial commission would be different from other. He, however, hastened to add that facts were more important than faces. He was also non-committal about summoning KCR. He, however, said that if needed, they would summon anyone. The Commission issued a notification seeking suggestions from the public on Kaleshwaram. Once the Commission receives the information, then it may summon the engineering officials involved in the construction works and the representatives of contracting agencies of KLIS to depose before it. The Commission would also study the Vigilance and Enforcement report on Medigadda and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on KLIS. It also requested the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to give its preliminary report immediately. Justice Ghose told TNIE that he would visit Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages in his next visit to the state. The deadline for him to submit the report is June 30. However, the Commission wants to give its report at the earliest. Uttam meets Justice Ghose, expects NDSA report on KLIS in next 4 days Earlier, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, Irrigation Secretary Rahul Bojja and Special Secretary Irrigation Prashant Patil paid a courtesy call on Justice PC Ghose. Uttam said that they were expecting NDSA report on KLIS in next four days. He said that the government would follow the suggestions given by NDSA. Notification issued The Ghose Commission issued a public notice seeking suggestions from the public on Kaleshwaram on Thursday. The general public is hereby informed that, they can submit their representations/allegations or grievances with evidence in the form of notarised sworn in affidavit only in a sealed envelope. Any representation without evidence or without sworn in affidavit shall not be entertained by this Commission. Sealed envelopes can be put in a drop box at the Commission office till May 31, from 11 am to 3 pm on working days in the Peshi of the Commission, located at the BRKR Bhavan, Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad. The state government in exercise of powers conferred by Section (3) of Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Central Act No 60 of 1952), has appointed Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, former Judge of Supreme Court, to conduct inquiry on certain allegations of irregularities and embezzlement of public funds by corrupt practices in constructing of barrages of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla reservoirs of Kaleshwaram project.

BJP will scrap reservations by 2025 if it wins: Telangana CM

HYDERABAD : Alleging that the BJP and RSS have declared a war on the Constitution with the aim of scrapping reservations for SC, ST and OBC communities, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that the saffron party was hoping to win 400 seats to implement this agenda. The BJP is trying to win 400 seats so that it gets two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha. This will enable it to pass a Bill scrapping the reservation system. The RSS has a policy to abolish quotas by 2025, as mentioned by its leaders on numerous occasions, the chief minister alleged. The TPCC president was speaking after releasing a chargesheet against the BJP and its 10-year rule at the Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad along with AICC in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi, co-in-charge Rohith Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC working president Mahesh Kumar Goud, ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Konda Surekha, Ponnam Prabhakar and others. Warning the people that voting for the BJP would contribute to abolition of the reservation system in the country, the chief minister said that if the saffron party gets even a single seat in Telangana, it would deprive them of their rights. This election is a battle between upholding reservations and their abolition, Revanth said. He recalled that the BJP opposed implementation of the Mandal Commission report that recommended reservations for OBCs. At that time, its senior leader LK Advani toured the country in a rath spreading communal hatred so that attention was diverted from reservations, Revanth alleged. Whats in Cong chargesheet BJP accused of betraying Telangana by forcibly merging 211 villages of Khammam into AP BJP did not implement a single assurance as mandated in AP Reorganisation Act, like setting up of Bayyaram Steel Plant, Kazipet railway coach factory & 2,400 MW NTPC plant, alleges Cong What the Congress chargesheet said For every rupee of tax paid, Telangana gets back only 43 paise. In contrast, BJP gives Rs 7.06 to Bihar, Rs 2.73 to Uttar Pradesh, Rs 2.63 to Assam, and Rs 2.42 to Madhya Pradesh BJP did not release Rs 4,000 crore GST compensation due to Telangana, Rs 24,205 crore recommended by NITI Aayog and Rs 1,800 crore grant for the development of backward districts The saffron party did not allocate a single rupee to Telangana in the 202425 budget. It did not allocate even a rupee to the Mulugu Tribal University or the Turmeric Board at Nizamabad Allocated Rs 1,000 crore for Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh but only Rs 3.14 crore for the Sammakka Sarakka Jatara No assistance when Telangana faced floods. It did not help even when Hyderabad was devastated by severe floods in 2020 In 2023, BJP gave Rs 1,420.80 crore to Maharashtra, Rs 707.60 crore to Odisha, Rs 624.40 crore to Bihar, and Rs 584 crore to Gujarat under disaster relief funds, but neglected Telangana Caused severe loss to Telangana farmers by preventing the state from getting its rightful share of Krishna river waters Lakhs of jobs lost due to privatisation of public sector enterprises like BHEL, BSNL, LIC, BDL, HAL and DRDL, which were established by the Congress in Hyderabad Did not grant national project status to any irrigation project in Telangana, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme Telangana lost 13.9 lakh jobs and Rs 2.19 lakh crore in investments as a result of BJP cancelling the ITIR project given by Congress Abandoned Hyderabad-Warangal, Hyderabad-Nagpur Industrial Corridors, Fab City, Sileru Power Project, establishment of Narayanpet Handloom Park and revival of Adilabad Cement Factory Did not establish a single new airport, dry port or industrial park in Telangana Did not develop Warangal and Karimnagar as smart cities, did not give even one IIM, IIT, Central University or Medical College to Telangana. BJP is privatising coal mines allocated to Singareni by the Congress government. Auctioned Kalyan Khani, Koyagudem, Sattupalli and Shravanapalli coal blocks BJP failed in construction of railway lines on Manoharabad-Kothapalli, Bhadrachalam Road-Sathupally, Peddapalli-Nizamabad and Medak-Akkannapet routes, doubling of Secunderabad-Mahbubnagar, Mudkhed-Medchal railway lines, and third railway line on the Kazipet-Vijayawada routes Did not sanction a single Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya to Telangana since 2014. Discrimination against Telangana in establishment of Sainik Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas Modi exploiting handloom sector via GST: Revanth The chief minister asserted that it was the responsibility of Congress leaders to explain to the people the failures and conspiracies of BJP in the last 10 years of its rule. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of miserably failing to fulfil his promise of creating 20 crore jobs in 10 years and providing only seven lakh jobs instead. The TPCC chief blamed the BJP government for the spiralling prices of essential commodities and adding to the burden of the common man. He alleged that there was rampant exploitation in industries from handloom to cottage industries, all in the name of GST. Revanth also accused Modi of imposing GST even on basic items like matchboxes and soaps. Stating that the people of the country have been burdened with a debt of Rs 168 lakh crore in the last 10 years due to the Modi government borrowing Rs 113 lakh crore, Revanth accused the prime minister of handing over assets built by successive Congress governments over 60 years to corporates within a decade.

Hyderabad: Harish Rao issues resignation at Gun Park over farm loan waiver

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) senior leader T Harish Rao visited the Martyrs Memorial (Gun Park) in the city and issued his resignation letter to media personnel, displaying his readiness to resign as an MLA if Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy fulfils the Congress partys farm loan waiver promise by August 15. Addressing 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 .

Will nix Muslim quota in Telangana, give it to SCs, STs, BCs: Amit Shah

SIDDIPET: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the BJP would revoke the Muslim quota implemented by the BRS and Congress governments in Telangana and extend it to SC, ST and OBC communities if it retains power at the Centre. Addressing a public meeting organised here in support of BJP Medak candidate M Raghunandan Rao, Shah alleged that the BRS and Congress colluded with each other to loot the state. Elect BJP candidates, Modi will free Telangana from corruption, he said. Shah exuded confidence that the BJP would win 12 of the 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Terming the Congress and BRS as two sides of the same coin, he urged people to make Modi the prime minister for the third consecutive time to ensure comprehensive development of Telangana and eradicate corruption in the state. Listing the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir, making triple talaq illegal and the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya as the achievements of the BJP government under Modis leadership, Shah said that the Centre overcame legal hurdles for the temple construction and celebrated its completion on a global scale. He alleged that during the 10-year rule of the BRS, corruption was rampant in the name of Kaleshwaram and Dharani portal while the four-month-old Congress government turned Telangana into an ATM for Delhi. The Congress and BRS are colluding with each other. That is why the Congress government is not probing the Dharani scam and Kaleshwaram irregularities, Shah alleged. He alleged that the Congress and BRS were against construction of the Ram temple and also criticised the two parties for failing to observe Telangana Liberation Day on September 17 as they were afraid of the AIMIM. BJP will win 12 seats in TG, 400 across country, says Shah He said that the BJP was not afraid of MIM and that is why the Union government officially celebrated Telangana Liberation Day. Expressing confidence in the support of Telangana people for Modi, Shah predicted that the BJP would win 12 seats in the state and 400 across the country. He urged the people to vote for Raghunandan Rao in Medak and strengthen the hands of Modi. Shah thanked the people for flocked to the meeting in large numbers despite the scorching sun. BJP leader Eatala Rajender, Raghunandan Rao, G Anjireddy and others were also present.

Banners against BJP appear at various places in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: After flexi near the Congress office in Hyderabad, many banners against BJP have come up at various places in the city. These banners questioning the BJP government at the center came up when Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Telangana yesterday. In the past, the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government also used similar 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 .

2nd phase: EVM breakdowns delay voting in Kerala

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

Inter results: Seven students die by suicide within 30 hrs of release

Surprisingly, the deaths occurred even when Telangana recorded the highest number of top scorers in the JEE Main exam this year. Of the 56 candidates who scored 100 percentile in the country, 15 are from Telangana

1488 nominations filed for LS polls in Telangana, Malkajgiri highest

Hyderabad: A total of 1488 nomination sets were filed by 893 candidates between April 18 to 25 for the 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in Telangana which will go to polls on May 13. On the last day of nominations on April 25, a total of 632 nominations were filed. The highest number of 177 nominations 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 .