Centres Report Cited No Punishment of Rohith
Hyderabad: The police report on Rohith Vemula's suicide, issued by the Madhapur ACP and investigation officer, was based on a study of the suicide letter, forensic lab reports, caste certificates issued by the Guntur district collector, school certificates and the report of the MHRD ministry-appointed committee headed by Justice Ashok Kumar Rupanwal (retd). In page 2 of the Justice Rupanwal report, the committee felt that it appeared from the records that the punishment was challenged in the High Court and the matter was pending at the time of Vemula's death. Therefore, the punishment could not be the reason for the suicide. The university had removed him from the hostel for holding protests and for the alleged assault on ABVP students. In the final report, the investigation officer forwarded Vemulas original handwritten copy to the then Vice Chancellor on December 18, 2015, to forensic lab experts to compare with the suicide note written by the PhD scholar. P. Rajini, assistant director, FSL, Hyderabad, established that handwriting on the both letter the letters were by the same person. The investigation officer said that they had approached the Jalagam Rama Rao Memorial Municipal School in Guntur seeking records pertaining to Radhika, who pursued her schooling from 1981 to 1985. It was found in her school records that she belonged to the Vaddera community. On Friday, Justice E.V. Venu Gopal of the Telangana High Court closed a bunch of five quash proceedings related to the Rohith Vemula suicide issue. The array of accused, who had moved the court to quash the cases against them, included the then VC of University of Hyderabad Podile Appa Rao, N. Susheel Kumar, Krishna Chaianya Yellapragada, N. Diwakar, senior counsel N. Ramachander Rao and another. The judge took on file the report of the prosecution that the allegations against the accused were a case of lack of evidence.
Radhika Vemula Challenges Police Report on Sons Caste, Demands Fair Re-Investigation
Hyderabad: Radhika Vemula, the mother of the late scholar Rohith Vemula, challenged the Telangana polices closure report that concluded her son was not a Dalit and absolved BJP leaders and the university's former vice chancellor. How can my own child not be a Dalit when I am, Radhika Vemula said, questioning the flawed reasoning of the report. She countered the allegations in the police report concerning her son's academic commitment. They have spread false information about my son. Rohith came second when he was in Class 10. He also scored good marks, she asserted emotionally on Saturday evening. The Ambedkar Students' Association (ASA), representing backward communities at the university, also condemned the reports focus on Rohith Vemula's caste. An ASA spokesperson shared their reaction to the report speaking to DC saying, When we got the report into our hands, it was a great shock and disappointment to hear that it focused on denying Rohith's Dalit identity. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed doubts regarding the report prepared by the previous government and has promised transparency and fairness in the re-investigation, Rohiths brother Raja Vemula said. The reports portrayal of Rohith Vemula as having violent tendencies, based solely on testimony from ABVP and BJP leaders, was particularly contentious, students said. This report has been fabricated with lies and mistruths. It is a shock for us, stated the ASA, rejecting the narrative shaped by the authorities. The university's progressive organisations have rallied for the withdrawal of the report and demanded action against the officers involved. The ongoing controversy surrounding the closure report has ignited significant unrest among students and social activists across the state and country who said the protests would only be intensified if damage control isn't done immediately.
Enhancing Quota to STs: HC Issues Notices to Govt
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court asked the state government to respond by June 28 to petitions on GO No. 33 dated September 30, 2022, enhancing reservations for Scheduled Tribes (STs) from six to 10 per cent in education and governmental jobs. A division bench of Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavili and Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao, was dealing with a petition filed by two unemployed Group- 1 aspirants. They challenged the GO No. 33 and the notification issued by TSPSC for Group-1 exams, in which reservations for ST candidates were notified at 10 per cent. The petitioners said the GO was in violation of a Supreme Court judgment, which has fixed the upper ceiling limit of reservations at 50 per cent.
KCR slams Congress for not implementing poll promises
Hyderabad: BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday hit out at the Congress government in Telangana for not fulfilling its poll promises like farm loan waiver and allegedly failing to implement welfare schemes. Addressing a gathering at Mancherial during his ongoing bus yatra ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, he said uninterrupted supply of power, 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: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court refused to grant interim relief to Aadeshwara Traders, who were told to close down their stone crushing unit at Vattinagulapalli. The panel of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar was hearing a writ plea filed by the firm questioning the April 27 proceedings of the environmental engineer of TS Pollution Control Board (TSPCB). It was the case of PCB that the petitioner was operating its unit without a certificate for establishment and certificate for operations. The property where the petitioner sought to carry out eco-friendly stone crushing was in the prohibited area of of Osmansagar lake covered by GO Ms. 111. The order could also refer to an earlier order imposing a fine of Rs 49.3 lakh on the petitioner. The amount was brought down to Rs 24.6 lakh by the NGT. HC for service continuity Justice Juvvadi Sridevi reiterated the settled principle of the service law that the disciplinary authority cannot impose the punishment, which is not stipulated or prescribed under rules or regulations. However, given the peculiar facts of the case, the court refused to set aside the order of the revisional authority since much time had lapsed. The court was of the considered view that instead of setting aside the order, the interest of justice would be met if continuity of service was granted to the petitioner. The court was dealing with a writ plea field by T. Ramulu challenging the action of TSRTC in disciplinary proceedings. Appointed driver in 1996, the petitioner was chargesheeted in 2009 for having caused an accident leading to the death of a pedestrian. Disciplinary proceedings led to his removal from the service. The revisional authority in 2010, while holding that the order of removal as well as rejection of appeal passed by the earlier authorities were proper and justified, took a lenient view on humanitarian grounds, set aside the orders of removal and directed his reinstatement on certain terms and conditions. The case of the petitioner was that the accident happened because the pedestrian suddenly coming on to the road to stop the bus without knowing that it is an Express Service and in the process, the pedestrian dashed in the middle of the bus and that there was no negligence on his part and inspite of the same, he was made responsible. Hence, he prayed to set aside the order of removal as well as the order of revisional authority to appoint him as a fresh driver. Pending the writ petition, the petitioner rejoined services by agreeing to the terms and conditions imposed but after 6 years filed the writ petition. Condoning the delay and without going into Justice Juvvadi Sridevi however held it is to be noted that while driving any vehicle on roads especially when handling a heavy vehicle like bus, the driver must be cautious and patient as there will always be a scope for the smaller vehicles, pedestrians or animals coming on to the roads for various reasons and they must handle the bus carefully to avoid any collusion with them. Coming to the defence of the petitioner that the accident was ostensibly caused by the sudden appearance of the pedestrian, it is to be seen that had he been cautious and at a low speed, he could have controlled the vehicle and avoided the accident, for which, they are trained. For his lack of anticipation, he cannot blame the pedestrian for the accident, as no pedestrian would want to die in such a manner. However, the judge modified the order of the revisional authority declaring that the out of service period from the date of removal to the date of reinstatement shall be treated as continuous service for all purposes and the petitioner is entitled for the difference in salary as per rules.
No HC Nod for Underage Girl Keen on NEET
HYDERABAD: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court refused relief to a 16-year-old girl wanting to take the NEET medical entrance despite being underage. The panel of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar was hearing a petition filed by Rithika Monika, represented by her mother, who contended that her childs performances in Class 10 and Intermediate showed that she was an extraordinarily gifted student. The panel called upon senior advocate L. Ravichander as amicus to assist the court. He pointed out that the regulations indeed prescribed inhibition whereby a candidate was required to be 17 years old as of December 31 and that the present petition was in the nature of seeking a mandamus contrary to the statute. The panel earlier voiced sympathy for the candidate but was also aware that entertaining such a petition could open the floodgates of multiple claimants. The panel further recorded the judgmnts of different High Court, including Delhi and Chennai, cited by Pujitha, the counsel for the Medical Council of India, and dismissed the writ petition.
The Leaders of Congress Are Giving False Guarantees to Voters: NVSS Prabhakar
Telangana BJP vice-president and former MLA NVSS Prabhakar (File image) Telangana BJP vice-president and former MLA NVSS Prabhakar (File image) Hyderabad: TS BJP vice-president N.V.S.S.Prabhakar said that the star campaigners of the Congress and the INDI alliance partners were either on bail or were serving jail sentences. As these leaders had no credibility, voters were not ready to trust their guarantees and promises. Addressing a press conference at the state party office here, Prabhakar said INDI alliance leaders were giving guarantees for votes while Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees were a sankalp patra for development of the country and effective implementation of welfare schemes for the poor. Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi, two Chief Ministers, a former CM and other leaders of the INDI alliance are on bail on personal bond or were in jail. They are giving guarantees to gullible people and misleading them for the sake of votes, the BJP leader said. He said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was also on bail on personal bond in the cash for vote case in which he still faces charges. He said Rahul Gandhi was involved in different cases and was on bail, adding that the Congress leader was convicted and sentenced to two-year jail in a defamation suit in a Gujarat court. Rahul Gandhi had secured bail in this case. Besides, Rahul Gandhi was on bail in cases registered in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati and Surat.
KCR Demands Accountability from Congress for Unfulfilled Poll Promises
KCR Demands Accountability from Congress for Unfulfilled Poll Promises BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday hit out at the Congress government in Telangana for not fulfilling its poll promises like farm loan waiver and allegedly failing to implement welfare schemes. Addressing a gathering at Mancherial during his ongoing 'bus yatra' ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, he said uninterrupted supply of power, tap water supply and 'Rythu Bandhu' farmers investment support scheme which were the hallmark of his government are not being implemented properly. The free travel for women in state-run RTC buses led to women having scuffles in buses and auto drivers are dying by suicides, he alleged. He asked whether the Congress' promises of Rs two lakh farm loan waiver, Rs 2,500 for women and one tola gold for young women at the time of marriage are being implemented to which the gathering replied in the negative. The farmers are not getting MSP and bonus of Rs 500 on MSP for paddy and even purchase of farm produce has become a problem, Rao, also known as KCR, said. The Chief Minister has invited top corporate firms during his visit to Davos and the Congress government is conspiring to privatize the state-run mining company Singareni Collieries which is a major employer in the state, he claimed. He attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre, alleging that promises like 'depositing Rs 15 lakh in the accounts of poor' and programmes like 'beti bachao beti padhao' and doubling farmers income' have failed to bring a qualitative change in people's lives.
BRS Bike Rally Supports Malkajgiri Candidate
Hyderabad: The BRS held a huge bike rally in Uppal, Boduppal and Peerjadiguda on Saturday in support of its Malkajgiri candidate Ragidi Laxma Reddy. Medchal MLA Chamakura Malla Reddy took part in the rally along with hundreds of party workers. The rally, which received a huge response from the people, started at Medipally and went through Chengicherla Road, Boduppal, Peerjadiguda to Boduppal, Ambedkar Chowrastha, Chilakanagar Road. Along the way, there were slogans of Jai KCR.. Jai Telangana, and Jai Mallanna.. Jai Lakshmanna.. Laxma Reddy highlighted the development programmes undertaken by previous BRS government in the Malkajgiri constituency, including Uppal, such as Metro Rail, flyovers and skyways, and appealed to voters to elect him as MP with a good majority. He said that only the BRS would safeguard the interests of Telangana state and Hyderabad and he would raise the issues concerning them in Parliament and try to secure more funds from the Centre. Corporation mayors, deputy mayors, and corporators, former corporators, party presidents, senior leaders of BRS party, activists participated in large numbers in the bike rally.
NETA NATTER | 2024 ELECTIONS, A TALE OF DONKEYS AND CROWS?
Crows in Telangana better watch out. TPCC president and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy the other day declared that even if a crow from the BRS wants to land on a Congress wall, his party workers would shoot it down. His comments came while countering the BJP narrative that the Congress and the BRS were together and his allusion was to the old Telugu adage on personal rivalries and how crows from one house wont even land on the home of a rival. Swooping down on Revanths comments, BRS leader T. Harish Rao declared that the CM had nothing much to crow about after having admitted a slew of BRS leaders into his party, and even giving them tickets to contest the LS polls. What you allowed to land in your territory are eagles and kites. Be careful about them, was Harishs advice to Revanth. Now that they appear to have been done with birds, the Congress has launched a new campaign evoking donkeys with its Gadida Guddu campaign, playing again on how the BJP government at the Centre gave nothing to Telangana. Of course, donkeys dont lay eggs, and just as that has never happened, all that the BJP has given is a non-existent donkeys egg, is the Congress contention. With just about a week to go for the polls, it remains to be seen if anymore of Gods creatures will make it to the political shoot-outs now on in Telangana. CANDIDATE THREATENS VOTERS WITH EXPULSION In an electoral season that has seen its fair share of promises, parades, and pandemonium, Mekapati Rajagopal Reddy, YSRC candidate for the Udayagiri Assembly segment, has arguably taken campaigning to a new controversial high. At a recent campaign event in Mulapalle and Shakunalapalle villages, Rajagopal decided to spice things up by issuing a rather medieval edict: Vote for the cycle symbol and find yourself excommunicated from the village. Rajagopals approach to voter persuasion was immediately met with dismay and outrage from villagers, who expressed disbelief at being treated as serfs in their own land. Opposition leaders seized the opportunity, denouncing Reddys threats as an affront to the very foundations of democracy. REVANTH THE CRICKETER TO THE CONGRESS RESCUE Politics in some ways is like cricket. History is replete with last minute googlies from one party bowling the other out. The LS elections, Telangana state Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy appears to have decided, provide the perfect pitch for some hard hitting aimed at the BJP and the BRS. And with the ongoing IPL raising passions, to woo younger voters, Revanth has been talking about how the last Assembly polls were the semi-finals and the Lok Sabha polls the finals. The Congress trounced KCR in the semi-finals last December and will defeat Narendra Modi in the finals on May 13, is his pitch. The CM has also been bowling some beamers at the BRS and the BJP, comparing them with the Bangladesh and Pakistan cricket teams. The Congress defeated Bangladesh in the semi-finals and entered the finals where it will face Pakistan on May 13, indicating just how fierce the battle between the Congress and the BJP is, just like a cricket match between India and Pakistan. Not stopping there, he also says the LS polls are also a match between Telangana and Gujarat teams, adding the state team will duck out Modi and Amit Shah on May 13 and register a grand victory. TD, YSRC CONTINUE WITH THEIR PROMISES Once written manifestos are by no means a legal document with which people can hold political parties accountable, but that does not stop them from going at each other, waving the other sides manifesto and pointing out just how the promises made were not kept. Doing this has been AP Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy who has taken to showing to the public TDs 2014 manifesto, and reading out aloud every promise TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu failed to fulfil. The promises by the TD then were impractical, and the ones now are impossible, goes Jagan. For the YSRC manifesto? Jagan says he fulfilled 99 per cent of promises in his partys 2019 manifesto and vows to come up with more welfare and development in the future. Whether the TD, or the YSRC, who the people believe in will all become clear soon enough. BRITISH VS ITALIANS THIS TIME AROUND Whats in a name? Clearly a lot when it comes to taking potshots at one another by political parties amidst the electioneering heat. In other times, too, as the renaming of the TRS as the BRS showed, it lost some of its sheen as the party that stands up for the state. That aside, the campaigning has shown that if left to themselves, leaders will play on acronyms of party names and try to reap political benefit as is being witnessed in Telangana. The other day, after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called the BJP British Janata Party, BJP state president and Union minister G. Kishan Reddy hit back calling the Indian National Congress, the Italian National Congress. And so it goes FROM KAPU TO REDDY IN ONE ELECTION? Senior Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham often makes puzzling statements, leaving those around him scratching their heads. The other day, he said if he cannot defeat Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan in the Assembly elections, he will change his name to Padmanabha Reddy leaving many from the Reddy community wondering what was up with the Kapu leader. However, some Kapus who expressed support to Pawan Kalyan, commented that Padmanabham can call himself whatever he wants, and issue meaningless challenges but cannot defeat the Jana Sena chief. ONLY RICH CAN CONTEST THESE DAYS: SRIBHARAT Can cash carry an election? Or rather, how rich should a candidate be to contest and have hopes of winning? The answer to this was provided, sort of, by M. Sribharat, the TDs MP candidate from Visakhapatnam, who also found himself in hot water after his remarks at a speech on Viksit Bharat that were made in the presence of Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a poll ally. Addressing students, Bharat implied that one needs substantial financial resources to run for a Lok Sabha seat and cited Sitharamans absence from the electoral fray as an example. He remarked that he, unfortunately or fortunately, was contesting the 2024 elections because of this financial factor. The comments unfortunately for the man have not gone down well within his party. FUTURE UNCERTAIN THANKS TO POLITICAL MIGRATION Friends? Enemies? Frenemies? Leaders from the BJP, Congress and the BRS in the erstwhile unified Adilabad district are a confused lot these days what with migrations from one party to another by leaders and their followers leaving the long-timers in such parties wondering what their future or roles will be. Some leaders and former MLAs are clearly a frustrated lot with their political enemies joining their parties, while others are happy to see their enemies leave their political homes and go to another with little impact on their own prospects. All the migrants are wondering if they did the right thing as they are not receiving the kind of support they expected from the long-timers in the parties they joined recently. The latest such instance is that of former minister A. Indrakaran Reddy who joined the Congress after quitting the BRS, leaving Nirmal district Congress president K. Srihari Rao gnashing his teeth in frustration. HOT SUN PLAYS SPOILSPORT THIS ELECTION Step out into the open and the searing sun hits you. The heat from the previous day still hangs over the air like a heavy blanket. Campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls this summer is proving a challenge for political parties and their candidates, with the latter literally sweating it out every day. Public meetings are sought to be completed by 11 am, something that was not heard of in the past. Candidates from various parties in Nizamabad, setting their political differences aside, have urged the ECI to allow campaigning after the 10 pm deadline, and are keeping their fingers crossed hoping the ECI would hear their plea. Contributions from Pillalamarri Srinivas, Narender Pulloor, Balu Pulipaka, Laxmi Pranathi, Vadrevu Srinivas, Sampat G. Samritan, G. Ram Mohan, L. Venkat Ram Reddy, Avinash P. Subramanyam
Confident in Chevella Showdown Against Konda Vishweshwar Reddy: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy
Congress Chevella candidate Gaddam Ranjith Reddy said that his direct contest was with Konda Vishweshwar Reddy of the BJP for the May 13 polls. In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Ranjith Reddy said he was going to the people with a 'positive agenda,' seeking votes on the basis of good work done by him in the past five years. He said he was confident of winning by a bigger margin than in 2019. Excerpts: Q: Why do you say you are in a straight contest? A: It was Konda Vishweshwar Reddy who posed the challenge. He said he would not seek votes on the name of the BJP or Prime Minister Narendra Modi and challenged me not to seek votes on the name of Congress or Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. He said let us fight face to face. I accepted his challenge. Q How can you dismiss the BRS, which won the Chevella Lok Sabha polls twice? It was Telangana sentiment that gave the BRS victory in 2014. In 2019, the BRS had the ruling party advantage, and KCR saying he would play a key role in national politics. This time, the BRS has no narrative. It is losing its leaders and cadres at a much faster pace than anticipated. Q: Why did you quit the BRS? I was forced to make this difficult decision due to the changed political circumstances. I never thought that the BRS would lose the Assembly polls so badly. The BRS asked me to contest from Chevella again but my surveys showed that it stood no chance. The surveys indicated a Revanth wave in Chevella. There was pressure on me from my supporters to contest the election. Respecting their feelings, I decided to join the Congress as I did not want to taste defeat on a BRS ticket. Q: The BRS has termed you an 'opportunist' and a 'political sunflower.' I will answer this question if I was the only one to change parties. Leaders change parties for different reasons. Moreover, I did not change parties in the middle of my tenure as MP. I changed my party after the EC issued poll notification. It was to avoid defeat and continue to serve the people for another five years. Q: It is said that your entry has not gone down well with local Congress leaders and workers and that they are cooperating with you? This is a false propaganda unleashed by my rivals. I have maintained cordial relations with all local leaders and workers in Chevella. I used to hear their issues and address them. When I moved to the Congress, I was surprised to see the overwhelming response from party leaders and workers who welcomed me with open arms. Q: You say you are seeking a 'positive vote' based on your performance? What work have you done as MP? The condition of roads was bad, especially in villages and interior areas. I ensured proper road connectivity from village to mandals and mandals to district headquarters. I improved infrastructure in government schools, primary health care centres and government hospitals. The shifting of Chevella zone from Rangareddy to Mahbubnagar district for government recruitment as part of KCR's new zonal system had made it difficult for the youth to secure jobs. I got it restored to Rangareddy district. Abolishing GO 111 was another achievement. This was the demand of all the three political parties and the people. Irrigation works were another achievement. National Highway works have been sanctioned. The Chevella bus stand was renovated for the first time after 1970. We constructed a stadium and I paid Rs 50 lakh from my pocket. The free diagnostic ambulance goes around Chevella for health check-ups in rural areas. People get free treatment at my hospital. I donated TVs to every gram panchayat office to facilitate government students to attend online classes during the Covid pandemic, when schools were shut for several months in 2020 and 2021. Q: You say your victory is a foregone conclusion. What victory margin are you expecting? I don't make claims like Konda that my opponents will not retain their deposits. I can certainly say that my margin will be higher than the 14,000-vote majority which I had secured against Konda in 2019.
Harish Rao cautions against demand to continue Hyderabad as dual capital
Hyderabad: Siddipet MLA T Hairsh Rao said that since Hyderabad will cease to be a common capital between AP and Telangana from the coming July, some national parties were trying to raise the demand for the continuation of Hyderabad as the common capital for ten more years. He said that if BRS has its MPs 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 .
Heatwave intensity decreases in eastern and southern India
The intensity of the heat wave in eastern and southern peninsular India decreased slightly on Saturday. Relief from the scorching conditions in these regions is predicted after two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Telangana.
'Will Rahul Gandhi apologise?': BJP's jibe at Congress as Telangana govt shuts Rohith Vemula case
Telangana govt not acting against KCR in spite of ECI order: VHP
Hyderabad: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) here has demanded that criminal cases be booked against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) supremo and ex-Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) for his supposed anti-Hindu statements. The VHP also accused the ruling Congress government in Telangana of not taking any action against KCR for his comments that were 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 .
Rohith Vemula's mother calls Telangana Police's closure report 'false'
Rohith Vemulas mother calls Telangana Polices closure report false
KTR pushes the ball into BJPs camp to defend with Hyderabad as UT narrative
BRS working president chose to rake up the issue a couple of times during his campaign in the last four days apparently to instill fear among the people that BJP would forever take away Hyderabad and try to gain full control over its resources
Telangana: Disgruntled leader tells Madigas not for Congress in LS polls
Hyderabad: Congress leader Motkupalli Narsimhulu has said that if Madigas voted for Congress that would be akin to murdering him. He appealed to Madigas across the state to show their strength and teach a lesson to Congress. He took a stand against Congress for not giving a single seat to Madigas in the three SC-reserved 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 .
Scorching summer pushing energy use in Greater Hyderabad to new highs
Southern Discom CMD wants deployment of engineers on duty in HO and other offices to field to meet the demand
Former MLC quits BRS, alleges conspiracy to make Hyderabad a Union Territory
Hyderabad: Former MLC Rapolu Ananda Bhaskar has alleged that there was a conspiracy being hatched to make Hyderabad city a Union Territory, and that he was going to play a role in the movement that would be waged against any such move. Speaking with the media at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi after tendering his 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 .
At 46.8 C, Telangana records highest temperature this year so far
Hyderabad: In an extraordinary surge of heat, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Hyderabad said the city witnessed a temperature of 43.8 degrees Celsius in Begumpet on Saturday, May 4. It is the hottest logged intensity of heat in the city has witnessed in the month of May since 2015, the IMD said. The outskirts 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 .
Fiery Adivasi woman activist vying for LS entry from Adilabad
A fresh face, Atram Suguna contesting from Congress, could give a tough fight to her opponents former minister Godam Nagesh of BJP and former MLA of BRS Atram Sakku
IMD Forecasts Rainfall in Telangana
Though the vulnerability component of India (exposure index) is not that high (11.9 per cent), its lack of ability to cope with disasters is very high (80.2 percent). Though the vulnerability component of India (exposure index) is not that high (11.9 per cent), its lack of ability to cope with disasters is very high (80.2 percent). Hyderabad: Telangana might get a relief from the scorching temperatures as IMD predicted Light to Moderate rains in parts of the State from May 6. Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning and gusty winds(30-40 kmph) very likely to occur at isolated places in Nizamabad, Rajanna Sirsilla, Jayashankar-Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajigiri, Medak, Nagarkurnool districts of Telangana, said the press release. For Hyderabad, partly cloudy sky has been forecasted for the next 48 hours. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be around 43C and 27C respectively, added the release. Telangana is reeling under severe heatwave with temperatures reaching close to 47C.
Evidence Against Prajwal Revanna Withheld by Congress Government in Karnataka: Union Minister Sitharaman Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday claimed that the Congress government in Karnataka did not take action against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexually abusing women, for about a year despite being aware of the matter. The Congress was afraid that it might lose Vokkaliga votes and therefore stayed silent until the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections got over, she said, speaking at a meeting with select journalists here. ''The Union home minister (Amit Shah) has made it very clear that we will not tolerate the matters that go against women and on that we stand united. Though the (BJP's) alliance partner has this issue, we have made it clear that it was not acceptable, and let it be investigated,'' Sitharaman said, when asked if the scandal will have an impact on her party's performance in Karnataka in the ongoing elections. It was being claimed that a driver gave a pen drive (allegedly containing evidence of Revanna's acts) to the Congress party and state home minister but they were sitting on this evidence for about a year, and ''now the BJP is made to answer because the JD(S) is in alliance with us,'' she said. The ministers of the Congress government knew what was in the pen drive but they did not think that safety of women should be their priority, Sitharaman alleged. ''They thought the Vokkaliga votes might go from their hands and decided to remain silent till the time the first phase of Lok Sabha got over. Now they are making it a big issue and pushing it which is typical of Congress and it shows their hypocrisy,'' the BJP leader further said, asking why probe was delayed for one year. The Karnataka government was now writing to the prime minister about the case, asking him to issue look-out notices against Prajwal Revanna and bring him back from abroad, but the Union home minister had clearly said that the Karnataka government can take all the action it wants to take, she said. Asked about BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Singh getting ticket from the party for Kaiserganj constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Sitharaman said the allegations against the MP had not been proved yet. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers. ''Nothing is proven against Brij Bhushan....even if he is convicted, I would say you want to carry the blame to the son. Even convicted people's children have been entertained by so many parties,'' the Union minister said. The BJP was still confident after two phases of the Lok Sabha elections of winning 370 seats on its own and 400 seats along with its NDA allies, she said. Asked if the BJP was in defence mode and responding to the opposition's narrative instead of setting its own, Sitharaman said this was not the case. ''Our response to the Congress' manifesto is not defensive, nor is it negative, rather it is more offensive and substantive,'' she said, adding that the manifesto was more of a Muslim League document. Later, in an interaction with students at an event at Deccan College in the city, Sitharaman talked about the Rohith Vemula case where the Telangana police have filed a closure report before a local court stating that the University of Hyderabad student was not a Dalit, and he died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his ''real caste'' would be discovered. The issue was dragged to the streets without allowing the university to handle it with sensitivity, the Union minister said. ''It was an unfortunate incident. It was dragged to the streets and a narrative was built that the government was suppressing (facts) and was against students and SCs. Today, the same people who dragged the unfortunate family of Vemula on the street, should stand up before the entire country and apologise for having politicised it,'' she said.
Amit Shah to Address 3 Public Meetings in Telangana on Sunday
Hyderabad: Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address three election campaign meetings in the state on Sunday, including one at the Parade Ground at Secunderabad, for the May 13 Lok Sabha polls. He is scheduled to address the first meeting at noon at SPM Cricket Ground in Kagaznagar, to canvass votes for party Adilabad candidate Godam Nagesh. At 2 pm, he will address a meeting at Nizamabad's Giriraj College ground in support for party candidate Dharmapuri Arvind. At 4.30 pm, Shah will address a public meeting at Parade Ground in Secunderabad. TS BJP chief and Union minister G. Kishan Reddy and Etala Rajendar, party candidates from Secunderabad and Malkajgiri, will take part, said N.V. Subhash, official spokesperson of the party.
Revanth challenges KCR for an open debate at Telangana Martyrs Memorial on May 9
Ahmed Patel advised me not to interfere in Khammam politics: Telangana CM
Hyderabad: Describing the people of Khammam region as highly enlightened fighters who would stop at nothing to achieve their cause by waging movements, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that he was advised by former MP Ahmed Patel to be cautious, and not to meddle with local politics in Khammam. Addressing the Congress Jana Jathara 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 .
BRS, BJP conspiring to defeat Congress, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accused BJP-BRS collusion against Congress at Khammam rally, citing varied support areas. Allegations included coalition plans, government policies, and upcoming election dynamics. The rally emphasized the ongoing political tensions and strategic alliances.
BRS, BJP colluding to undermine Congress, alleges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
BRS, BJP colluding to undermine Congress, alleges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday alleged that BJP and BRS, with an ''internal understanding'', were conspiring to defeat Congress in the Lok Sabha polls. He was addressing an election rally at Kothagudem in Khammam Lok Sabha constituency. Revanth Reddy, who is also president of Congress in Telangana, referred to BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao's comments that a coalition government would be formed at the Centre and that BRS nominee from Khammam Nama Nageswara Rao would become a Union Minister. Observing that Congress activists would not allow any truck between Congress and BRS, he said BJP is the only option left for BRS to join hands in government formation at the Centre. ''You (Chandrasekhar Rao) are going to join hands with BJP. That is we have been saying and you have been doing,'' he said. BRS had supported the BJP-led government at the Centre on demonetisation, GST, triple talaq, CAA, uniform civil code and others, he claimed. ''Even today, a conspiracy is on in Telangana. With an internal understanding, BJP and BJP are making conspiracies to see that Congress does not win,'' he said. He said the Legislative Assembly elections held in December were a ''semifinal'', while the Lok Sabha polls are the ''final.'' ''In the finals, (the contest is between) Telangana team vs Gujarat team. While Narendra Modi is leading that team, Rahul Gandhi ji is going to lead the Telangana team,'' he said. He alleged that the BJP-led government at the Centre did not implement the assurances made to Telangana in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act like setting up a steel plant, rail coach factory and tribal university. All that the BJP-led government gave to Telangana is a ''donkey's egg'', he claimed, also displaying the picture of a ''donkey's egg.'' The ''donkey's egg'' (denoting zero or insignificant as per a Telugu saying) has been a routine feature in Revanth Reddy's rallies during the ongoing campaign for Lok Sabha polls. Reiterating his allegation that BJP would change the Constitution and abolish reservations, he claimed that BJP General Secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam talked about making changes in the Constitution and its Preamble. State BJP president G Kishan Reddy and other party leaders have already dismissed Revanth Reddy's claims that BJP would change the Constitution. Taking exception to BRS president Chandrasekhar Rao's alleged comments that the farmers' investment scheme has stopped after BRS stepped down from office, Revanth Reddy asserted that he would apologise if any dues of the scheme are pending for any farmer by May 9.
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Rohith Vemula's Mother Seeks Justice from Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Rohith Vemula's Mother Seeks Justice from Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika Vemula met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Saturday and urged him to see that ''justice'' is done to the family. Reddy assured her that an investigation would be conducted again into the University of Hyderabad student's suicide in 2016 and that justice would be done, an official release said. The chief minister assured that a fair and transparent investigation would be conducted further, Rohith Vemula's brother Raja Vemula told PTI Videos. He expressed confidence that justice would be done to them under the present Congress government. ''We have opposed the closure report submitted by the police. We also raised concerns regarding the issues they have mentioned in the report,'' he said, adding that the competent authority to clarify on the caste status is the district Collector of Guntur in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and not the police,'' he said. Raja Vemula also said they sought cases filed against some other students to be cancelled. Police have filed a closure report before a local court in its probe into the death of Rohith Vemula, a student of the University of Hyderabad, claiming he was not a Dalit and died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his ''real caste'' would be discovered. Telangana DGP Ravi Gupta has already announced to conduct further investigation into the case in view of the doubts expressed by Rohith Vemula's mother and others on the closure report. A petition will be filed in the court concerned requesting the Magistrate to permit further investigation into the case, he said in a statement on Friday night. The police gave a clean chit to the accused, including incumbent Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, former BJP MLC N Ramchander Rao, and cited lack of evidence in the case.
Five officials held in GST refund fraud case
The Telangana police will be further strengthened to tackle increasing drugs and narcotics related crimes in the state with a two-pronged strategy. (Twitter) The Telangana police will be further strengthened to tackle increasing drugs and narcotics related crimes in the state with a two-pronged strategy. (Twitter) Hyderabad: The sleuths of Central Crime Station (CCS) arrested five GST officials including a woman in connection with a case registered related to GST refund fraud. The five arrested officials have been identified as Peetala Swarna Kumar, a Deputy Commissioner, GST in Nalgonda division, Kelam Venu Gopal, an Assistant Commissioner (State Taxes) in Abids Circle, Podila Viswa Kiran, an Assistant Commissioner (State Taxes) in Madhapur-1 Circle, Vemavarapu Venkata Ramana, a Deputy State Tax Officer, GST in Madhapur-II Circle and Marri Mahitha, a Senior Assistant in Madhapur-III Circle. Explaining the modus operandi, police said the accused started bogus electric bike manufacturing units with various firms names by collecting electricity bills from the premises owners in Hyderabad. They later registered the firms in the GST portal by submitting fabricated rental agreements. Further, the accused conspired with their tax consultant Chiraag Sharma and created fabricated invoices, e-way bills, part-A, part-B and inward supply bills on the name of bogus firms, showing non-existent company as existing and filed GST refunds by offering bribes to the State Government GST officials and claimed refunds. During the process, the accused claimed refund and gained wrongfully and caused the wrongful loss to the government exchequer, without manufacturing of e-Bikes. Being government servants, the above-mentioned GST officials criminally conspired with other accused, accepted bribes, misappropriated the public funds by using their official power deliberately, disobeying rules and procedures laid down in their department. The police earlier arrested Chiraag Sharma, a tax consultant of New Delhi, Vemireddy Raja Ramesh Reddy and Mummagari Giridhar Reddy alias Giri, both natives of of Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh and Kondragunta Vineel Chowdary of Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh. With the arrest of five GST officials, the total number of persons caught in the case has gone up to nine.
Rohith Vemula's Mother Meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Seeks 'Justice'
Telangana DGP Ravi Gupta has already announced to conduct further investigation into the case in view of the doubts expressed by Rohith Vemulas mother and others on the closure report
Telangana Police Chief Considers Reopening Rohith Vemula Case
Following the Telangana Polices closure report on Rohith Vemulas suicide, state DGP Ravi Gupta identified inconsistencies and pledged to seek court intervention, aiming for further investigation. Gupta expressed concerns about the reports accuracy, indicating a forthcoming appeal to the magistrate for permission to delve deeper into the matter. The post Telangana Police Chief Considers Reopening Rohith Vemula Case appeared first on HW News English .
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BJP Seeks Rahul Gandhi's Apology For Politicising Rohith Vemula's Death
The BJP has called for an apology from Rahul Gandhi following the closure report filed by Telangana Police in the Rohith Vemula suicide case. It has also accused Congress and its allies of exploiting Dalits for political gains.
Rohit Vemulas mother meets Telangana CM Revanth and gets assurance
Hyderabad sizzles with highest recorded temperature of the season
Hyderabad: Hyderabad experienced its hottest day of the summer season so far on Friday, as scorching temperatures persisted across the state amidst a prevailing heatwave. According to data from the Telangana State Development and Planning Society (TSDPS), the highest maximum temperature in Hyderabad reached 44.20C in Quthbullapur, marking a one-degree increase from Thursdays high of 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 .
Heatwave plays spoilsport in Telugu states as campaign enters final leg
Hyderabad/Vijayawada, May 4: With just a week left for campaigning to end, the searing heat wave gripping both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is impacting the canvassing by the political parties. Leaders of the main parties and the candidates are having a tough time running the campaign with maximum temperature at few places in Andhra Pradesh [] The post Heatwave plays spoilsport in Telugu states as campaign enters final leg appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Amit Shah fake video case: Delhi Police adds criminal conspiracy charges to FIR
New Delhi: Criminal conspiracy charges have been added to the FIR registered in connection with the doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs speech, the Delhi Police said on Saturday, a day after it arrested a national coordinator of the Congress social media team. Arun Beereddy, a native of Telanganas Hyderabad, who handled 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 .
Delhi Police adds criminal conspiracy charges to FIR in Amit Shah fake video case
Delhi Police adds criminal conspiracy charges to FIR in Amit Shah fake video case Criminal conspiracy charges have been added to the FIR registered in connection with the doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech, the Delhi Police said on Saturday, a day after it arrested a national coordinator of the Congress' social media team. Arun Beereddy, a native of Telangana's Hyderabad, who handled the ''Spirit of Congress'' account on X, was arrested from Delhi on Friday, police said. This is the first arrest made by the Delhi Police in the case. ''We have added section 120B (punishment of criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the FIR as investigation has indicated to a larger conspiracy,'' a police officer said. Beereddy is among the prominent members of the Congress' social media team and he is accused of being among those who uploaded the doctored video on social media and also shared it with other members of the party, according to officials. Following his arrest, he was produced before a court here on Friday night and it sent him to three days in custody for further interrogation by the police's Special Cell. The interrogation of Beereddy has started, the officials said. Initially, the cell on a complaint from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), which comes under the home ministry, had registered the FIR on Sunday under IPC sections 153 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth), 465 (punishment for forgery), 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation), 171G (false statement in connection with an election). The FIR also has Information Technology (IT) Act's section 66C which deals with fraudulent or dishonest use of electronic signature, password or any other unique identification feature of a person.
Delhi Police: Criminal Conspiracy Added to FIR in Amit Shah 'Fake Video' Case
Delhi Police: Criminal Conspiracy Added to FIR in Amit Shah 'Fake Video' Case Criminal conspiracy charges have been added to the FIR registered in connection with the doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech, the Delhi Police said on Saturday, a day after it arrested a national coordinator of the Congress' social media team. Arun Beereddy, a native of Telangana's Hyderabad, who handled the ''Spirit of Congress'' account on X, was arrested from Delhi on Friday, police said. This is the first arrest made by the Delhi Police in the case. ''We have added section 120B (punishment of criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the FIR as investigation has indicated to a larger conspiracy,'' a police officer said. Beereddy is among the prominent members of the Congress' social media team and he is accused of being among those who uploaded the doctored video on social media and also shared it with other members of the party, according to officials. Following his arrest, he was produced before a court here on Friday night and it sent him to three days in custody for further interrogation by the police's Special Cell. The interrogation of Beereddy has started, the officials said. Initially, the cell on a complaint from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), which comes under the home ministry, had registered the FIR on Sunday under IPC sections 153 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth), 465 (punishment for forgery), 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation), 171G (false statement in connection with an election). The FIR also has Information Technology (IT) Act's section 66C which deals with fraudulent or dishonest use of electronic signature, password or any other unique identification feature of a person.
Jeevan Reddy reportedly slapped an old woman after she stated her intention to vote for the 'flower' symbol in the May 13 election.
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TS TET Exam 2024: Schedule Announced, Check Exam Date Here
The Government of Telangana State, School Education Department has issued a notification to conduct the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET-2024) for the recruitment of Teachers for Classes I to VIII in schools across all 33 districts of Telangana State. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria and interested in these vacancies can read the notification and apply online.
Heatwave plays spoilsport in Telangana, AP as campaign enters final leg
Hyderabad: With just a week left for campaigning to end, the searing heat wave gripping both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is impacting the canvassing by the political parties. Leaders of the main parties and the candidates are having a tough time running the campaign with the maximum temperature at a few places in Andhra Pradesh 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 .
Congress MP and Telangana Congress in-chargeManickam Tagorealleged that Reddy's arrest was a misuse of power by the Union government.
Rohit Vemula Case: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Assures Thorough Probe
Hyderabad : Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy assured a thorough investigation in to the Rohit Vemulas death case after the family members met him on Saturday and sought justice. It may be noted that hours after thepolice's closure report on Rohith Vemula's sucide case, Director General of Police (DGP), Ravi Gupta, alleged discrepancies with the report and said he would request the court's intervention in the case. He also said he would request the magistrate to permit further investigations. As some doubts have been expressed by the mother and others of the deceased Rohit Vemula, it has been decided to conduct further investigation into the case. A petition will be filed in court requesting the magistrate to permit further investigation into the case, he said. The Investigation Officer in the case was Assistant Commissioner of Police, Madhapur, and the final closure report in the case was prepared last year before November 2023, based on the investigation conducted, the DGP said. We will find out if the investigation officer did not bring other information to the notice of the higher authorities, he said. On Friday, the Telangana Police, in its closure report in the case, claimed Vemula was not a Dalit and died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his real caste would be discovered.
Rain forecast for parts of Telangana from May 6
Thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, are expected at isolated locations in 10 districts
Amit Shah fake video case: Congress' Arun Reddy in three days police custody
New Delhi: Congress leader Arun Reddy, who handles the 'Spirit of Congress' X account and is the national coordinator for social media of the party, has been sent to 3-day Police custody in connection with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video case. After the IFSO unit of the Delhi Police arrested him late on Friday night, he was produced before the judge who sent him to 3-day custody. In the doctored video, the Union Home Minister is purportedly heard saying that the BJP stands against the reservations in the country. However, during his address at a public meeting in Congress-ruled Telangana, Shah said, If the BJP forms the government here, we will withdraw the unconstitutional reservations to Muslims. We will ensure that the SCs, STs and OBCs get quotas as guaranteed under the Constitution. Congress MP Manickam Tagore who is the Telangana Congress in-charge alleged that the arrest was a misuse of power by the Union government. In a post on X, Tagore said Our Telangana colleague Arun Reddy, has been detained by Delhi Police for 24 hours with no information or FIR disclosed. We demand the immediate release of Arun. This authoritarian misuse of power by the regime is condemnable. #ReleaseSpiritOfCongress, #ReleaseArunReddy. On Tuesday, the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police issued summons to 16 individuals across seven to eight states in connection with the circulation of a 'doctored' video featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The summons were issued under Sections 91 and 160 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), asking the persons concerned to join the investigation and provide relevant documents and electronic devices as evidence. According to police sources, those summoned include six members of the ruling Congress in Telangana, including Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. They, along with other persons from several states, were asked to appear for questioning on May 1 at the IFSO unit in Delhi's Dwarka.CrPC Section 160 allows police to summon a person for investigation, while Section 91 allows police to seek specific documents or gadgets to be presented as evidence. The BJP's Telangana unit filed a complaint against the CM and the Congress' state chief, Revanth Reddy, at the Cyber Crime police station, accusing the party of fabricating and morphing the speech of Amit Shah. The complaint stated that the Telangana Congress Pradesh Congress Party, on its official X handle, posted a 'morphed' and 'fabricated' video of Amit Shah.
Telangana police closure report on Rohith Vemula's death led to family's plea for reinvestigation. CM assured fair enquiry. Other students' issues discussed. DGP to file High Court petition for investigation into Vemula's suicide at Hyderabad Central University.
The case was initially filed at the Gachibowli Police Station in Cyberabad after Rohith was found dead in his hostel room at Hyderabad Central University on January 17, 2016
Telangana Congress candidate Jeevan Reddy slaps woman after she says will vote for 'flower' symbol
Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy, a prominent Congress figure and candidate for the Nizamabad Lok Sabha seat, became embroiled in controversy after reportedly slapping a woman who indicated her intention to vote for the 'flower' symbol in the upcoming May 13 election.
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Case filed against Amit Shah for poll code violation in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police filed the case on a complaint by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) vice- president Niranjan Reddy, in which the latter claimed that in the BJP rally from Laldawaza to Sudha Talkies on May 1 in which several BJP leaders, including Shah participated, a few children were seen on the dais [] The post Case filed against Amit Shah for poll code violation in Hyderabad appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Rohith Vemula Death Case | Rohith's Family Met Telangana CM Revanth Reddy | Telangana News | News18
Rohith Vemula Death Case | Rohith's Family Met Telangana CM Revanth Reddy | Telangana News | News18: Rohith's family met Telangana CM Revanth Reddy regarding the closure report; Raja Vemula (Rohith's brother) said that 'CM promised a fair investigation in the matter'|
BJP seeks Rahul Gandhis apology over Rohith Vemula case
New Delhi: The BJP has called for an apology from Rahul Gandhi following the closure report filed by Telangana Police in the Rohith Vemula suicide case. Along with this, BJP also accused Congress and its allies of exploiting Dalits for political gains. Pointing out that the Congress government is in power in Telangana, BJP asked: []
Rohith Vemulas mother meets Telangana CM over closure report, seeks justice
Hyderabad: Radhika Vemula, mother of deceased PhD scholar Rohith Vemula and several others met with chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday, May 4, and sought justice over the Telangana polices closure report on his suicide in 2016. According to the Congress party, Revanth promised to order an investigation into the case and assured her 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 .
In the closure report, the police asserted that Rohith Vemula, the PhD scholar at the University of Hyderabad who died by suicide, did not belong to the Scheduled Caste category. The police said Rohith Vemula died by suicide fearing that his real caste identity would be discovered.
Rohith Vemula Death: Telangana Police To Reopen Case After Family Casts Doubt Over Closure Report
Vemula, a PhD scholar at the Hyderabad Central University, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a hostel room on January 17, 2016. He was allegedly upset over disciplinary actions taken against him by the university.
Hyderabad records hottest day of May on Friday since 2015
IMD Hyderabad begumpet recorded 43.6 degree Celsius on Friday, which is the hottest ever temperature recorded in May month after 2015. The state and the capital city are facing the worst heatwave in recent years. According to Telangana Weatherman, the state will have a very humid heatwave, during the two days from May 4 to 6. The temperature will remain 46-47 degree Celsisus in rural Telangana and 44 degree Celsius in Hyderabad. There are chances for scattered storms in East Telangana on Friday evening. Dry weather will prevail in other parts of the state. BIG BREAKING IMD Hyderabad begumpet recorded 43.6C today which is the hottest ever temperature recorded in May month after 2015. This is some serious heatwave Will post TSDPS recorded data soon Telangana Weatherman (@balaji25_t) May 3, 2024 The state will get respite from the heatwave spells from May 6 with chances for strong thunderstorms, accoridng to Telangana Weatherman's forecast.
In the closure report, the Telangana Police claimed Rohith Vemula was not a Dalit and ended his life in 2016 as he feared that his eal caste would be discovered
Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report
In its closure report on Rohith Vemula's death, the Telangana police claimed he was not a Dalit and died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his eal caste would be discovered.
HYDERABAD: In establishment renowned for its exquisite culinary delights has extended its reach to the Financial District, bringing forth a diverse array of Telugu flavours to the bustling IT corridor. Yes, youve guessed it AnTeRa Courtyard, nestled in Vattinagulapally beside Pradhan Conventions, has unveiled a new outpost, following its longstanding reputation as a culinary gem as a brand in Jubilee Hills and Gachibowli, renowned for its tantalising Telugu cuisine. Stepping inside, we were instantly transported to a lavish and indulgent space reminiscent of a bygone era, evoking memories of grand courtyards adorned with lush greenery. The interior ambiance and menu have been meticulously crafted, keeping in mind the unique selling proposition of the new localea fusion of diverse taste palettes inspired by its cosmopolitan surroundings. Founded by three young entrepreneursHarish Reddy, Sowmith Reddy, and Harsha Reddythis sprawling restaurant, boasting over 300 seats across two floors, offers something for everyone, from the nearby IT professionals seeking relaxation after a days work to families looking for a memorable dining experience. With options for both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as private dining spaces for intimate gatherings, AnTeRa Courtyard ensures every guest feels catered to. Notably, the central green space serves as a refreshing oasis for the eyes, doubling as a picturesque selfie spot adorned with a cascading waterfall. Our culinary exploration of Andhra, Telangana, & Rayalaseema cuisine commenced with popular starters like Kodi Chips, offering succulent and crispy bites with just the right amount of masala coating. The Coriander Chicken and Nalgonda Mutton Fry followed suit, both dishes tantalising the taste buds with their robust flavours. We then ventured into their fusion creationsChicken Rice Cake and Gongura Mutton Tacoeach offering a harmonious blend of traditional Indian flavours with global culinary influences. To complement our meal, we indulged in two refreshing drinksthe Chinna Sundari, a delightful concoction of fresh orange, basil leaves, and honey water, and the Sampradayani cocktail, featuring vodka, kaffir lime, pineapple, and peach. Just as we were savouring the starters, we were treated to the Munnakaya Shorba (drumstick soup), a flavourful interlude paving the way for the main course. The Antera Special Kodi Pulav, crafted with succulent chicken pieces and fluffy masala rice, was a definite highlight of our dining experience. We concluded our culinary journey on a sweet note with the Fried Ice cream, undoubtedly one of the citys finest renditions of this beloved dessert. For food enthusiasts eager to relish authentic Andhra, Telangana, & Rayalaseema cuisine, with a twist of fusion finger food, a visit to AnTeRa Courtyard is a must, promising not only exceptional fare but also a memorable ambiance.
Performance brings me a profound sense of satisfaction
HYDERABAD: Her resilient spirit propelled Dr Maddali Usha Gayatri through illness, allowing her to showcase an unwavering strength and dedication to her craft. As a Kuchipudi dancer, she has not only conquered challenges but also inspired countless individuals striving for excellence in their chosen paths. Recently honoured with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2023 by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, Dr Gayatri has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the nation. In a candid conversation with CE, she shares her remarkable journey thus far. Tell us about your experience of receiving the award from the President. It was an unforgettable experience meeting the President and being honoured with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. My roots in Telangana run deep, as my parents settled in Hyderabad back in 1956, and Ive always felt a profound connection to this place. Being recognised by my country for my artistic endeavours was incredibly meaningful to me. As an artiste, recognition from society, government, and ones own state or country is something we all aspire to. To receive the highest accolade, the Hamsa award, both from the government of Andhra Pradesh, with the blessings of C Narayana Reddy, and later from the President, was truly humbling. It validated decades of dedication and hard work in my field. The moment when the President bestowed the award upon me was one of immense pride and gratitude. It symbolised not just an individual achievement but also a recognition of the artistic community as a whole. Tell us about your journey thus far. My parents, especially my mother, had a vision of nurturing two girls into the world of artistry. My sister, Uma Gayatri, was earmarked to become a Bharatanatyam dancer, while I was destined for Kuchipudi. It was a choice I embraced wholeheartedly, guided by my mothers unwavering support and belief in the power of artistic expression. My journey towards Kuchipudi was sparked by witnessing the mesmerising performance of the legendary Kuchipudi dancer, Padma Shree Dr Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma, who enthralled audiences with his rendition of Bhama Kalapam at the World Telugu Conference. His artistry left an indelible mark on my soul, drawing me irresistibly towards the rich tradition of Kuchipudi. My mothers words echoed in my mind: to succeed, one must be prepared to fight for recognition. Though I may have been considered too young to make such a significant choice at the age of four, my guru paved the way for me, nurturing my talent and dedication. Today, I impart the same wisdom to my students, guiding them on their own paths of artistic discovery. One of my earliest students, Dr Sailaja Desai, performed her Arangatam on the very day my marriage was arranged, marking a serendipitous convergence of personal and artistic milestones. Since then, Ive choreographed and overseen the performance of 45 Arangatams, each one a testament to the enduring legacy of Kuchipudi, transcending borders and reaching enthusiasts around the globe. Pic: Vinay Madapu Are your sons also following the same path as you? While the field of performing arts may hold great allure, the harsh reality is that it often struggles to provide a stable livelihood. Traditionally, it has been perceived as male-dominated, with men predominantly taking centre stage. However, the landscape has evolved, and the practice of men portraying female roles has largely faded away. In contemporary times, many young men opt for more financially secure paths, such as engineering, leaving behind the pursuit of the arts. As a mother of two sons, Ive witnessed this trend firsthand. One of my sons resides in the US, where his wife practices as a doctor, while my other son has chosen the field of events. Meanwhile, my second daughter-in-law is not only a teacher but also a performer, carrying on the family tradition. I earnestly hope that she continues to nurture her passion for the performing arts and approaches it with the same dedication and seriousness that I did. Its essential for future generations to recognise the intrinsic value of artistic expression and to support those who choose to pursue it. Any performance that is close to your heart? Kuchipudi embodies a fusion of performance and emotional expression, making it a captivating art form. Personally, I am drawn to its ability to convey deep emotions through movement and expression. Before I was impacted by a brain stroke, I had the privilege of being invited to Guntur, where I delivered a heartfelt performance that spanned an hour. Additionally, Ive had the opportunity to showcase these emotionally resonant segments of Kuchipudi in London, where audiences were moved by the depth of expression. Engaging in these performances brings me a profound sense of satisfaction, as they allow me to connect with both my audience and the essence of the art form itself. How did the dance genre evolve over the years? Establishing any dance style requires dedication and a deep connection to the art form. Its essential to wholeheartedly embrace the art and internalise its essence to do justice to what youve learned. The manner in which one learns is crucial; its not merely about mastering the steps but also understanding the soul of the dance. In a world teeming with diverse dance forms and dancers, only a select few rise to prominence. This ascent is fuelled by an unwavering passion for the craft. To truly excel, individuals must commit themselves wholeheartedly, taking their passion seriously and dedicating themselves to continuous improvement. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the artist to foster a connection between people and the art form. Its incumbent upon us to shoulder this responsibility and nurture the growth and appreciation of the art, ensuring its enduring legacy. How supportive was your family? My husband and in-laws were very supportive. Through their support I could go around and perform on stage. They have encouraged me. They took care of everything whenever I was busy with my performances. What message for upcoming artistes? While I may not consider myself too prominent to impart wisdom, I do feel a sense of responsibility to share a message with others. Whatever path you choose in life, whether its in the arts or elsewhere, always strive to give your best and approach it with unwavering passion. Never abandon your connection to your art; treat it like a cherished mother whose embrace will console you through lifes trials. Remain sincere and dedicated, pouring your heart and soul into everything you do. Hard work and sincerity are the cornerstones of success in any endeavour.
Rohith Vemulas suicide case: BJP seeks Rahul Gandhis apology
New Delhi: Invoking the closure report filed by the Telangana Police in the Rohith Vemula death case, absolving Union Minister Smriti Irani and three others; BJP leader Amit Malviya on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi politicised the incident for political gains. He also questioned if the Wayanad MP would apologise to Dalits after 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 .
Congress promises national status for PRLIS, Medaram Jatara
HYDERABAD: Revival of Information Technology and Investment Region (ITIR), setting up of steel factory at Bayyaram, railway coach factory, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), a Supreme Court bench in Hyderabad, National Sports University and a NITI Aayog regional office are among the 23 promises made by the Congress in its Telangana-specific Lok Sabha election manifesto it released at Gandhi Bhavan here on Friday. The state Congress made these promises in addition to the partys national manifesto Paanch Nyay. AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi, State Manifesto Committee chairman and IT Minister D Sridhar Babu and members of the committee were present on the occasion. It may be recalled that the BJP government at the Centre had scrapped the ITIR in 2022. The TPCC manifesto also promises to merge five villages in Bhadrachalam Yetapaka, Gundala, Purushottam Patnam, Kannaigudem and Pichukalapadu with Telangana. The villages were merged with Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation. National status for Palamuru- Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS), Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, new airports, direct transfer of Central grants to sarpanches, Ramagundam-Manuguru railway line, four new Sainik schools, increase in the number of Kendriya Vidyalayas, double Navodaya Vidyalayas, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), National Aviation University, Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) campus, an advanced medical and health research institute under ICMR are among other commitments made by the Congress for Telangana. It also promises to set up solar power generating system in every household. Hyderabad-Bengaluru IT & industrial corridor The other promises included setting up of Hyderabad-Bengaluru IT and industrial corridor, Hyderabad-Nagpur industrial corridor, Hyderabad-Warangal industrial corridor, Hyderabad-Miryalaguda industrial corridor through Nalgonda and Singareni industrial corridor, cultural and entertainment hub with international standards and a dry port. Speaking on the occasion, Sridhar Babu stated that the the Congress within 100 days of coming to power had streamlined the administration, which was allegedly left in a shambles by the BRS. Dasmunshi said that the Congress would fulfil the promises made in the AP Reorganisation Act after coming to power at the Centre, including establishment of a railway coach factory at Kazipet, Bayyaram steel plant, IIM in Hyderabad, rapid railway transport system between Hyderabad and Vijayawada and a mining university. She alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a target of winning 400 seats with the goal of changing the Constitution.
CPI extends support to Congress candidate in Adilabad
ADILABAD : The Communist Party of India (CPI) will support Congress Adilabad candidate Atram Suguna in the Lok Sabha elections. The party took a decision to this effect during a meeting held here on Friday. CPI leaders Kalaveni Shanker and M Prabhakar Reddy and Atram Suguna, DCCB chairman A Bhoja Reddy and Adilabad Assembly constituency in-charge Kandi Srinivas Reddy were among those who attended the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, Suguna appealed to all sections of the society to support the Congress. The BJP and BRS did nothing for the constituency. All these two parties did was to spread lies, Suguna said. If you want the constituency to be developed, strengthen the leadership of Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, she added. Rahul to address public meeting in Erravalli Former AICC president Rahul Gandhi will address a public meeting at Erravalli in Jogulamba-Gadwal District on May 5. Excise and Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, along with other Congress leaders, on Thursday inspected the arrangements being made for the meeting. Later speaking to the media, the minister alleged that the BJP was trying to change the Constitution and abolish reservation system. He also claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modis graph in north India is on the decline and that is why he is focusing on southern states.
CM Revanth Reddy keeps up attack on BJP over reservations
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister and TPCC chief A Revanth Reddy on Friday alleged that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was not conducting the population census as it plans to scrap reservations. Addressing election meetings in Dharmapuri and Sircilla, Revanth asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain why the his government did not take up the census in 2021. He reiterated his allegations that if the BJP gets majority in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, it would abolish reservations. Revanth said reservations would be protected only if Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister. If you want reservations to continue and also quotas to be increased, vote for the Congress. If you vote for the BJP, reservations will surely be scrapped, he said. The chief minister wondered why BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao was maintaining silence on the issue. Stating that KCR too proposed to change the Constitution in February 2022, he alleged that KCR was planning to go along with the BJP after the Lok Sabha polls. If the BRS wins one or two LS seats, those would be sold to the BJP, he said and added that KCR supported the saffron party when it brought gag Acts. For the sake of his daughter, KCR is pledging the self-respect of Telangana with Delhi Sultans, he said. He also alleged that Modi and KD were trying to destabilise his government. Blaming the BJP government for not implementing the assurances given under the AP Reorganisation Act, he said that Modi insulted the people of Telangana by not releasing the funds to the State. We have defeated BRS in the Assembly elections. Now, we will defeat the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, he said. Referring to KCRs ongoing bus yatra, Revanth said:KCR bus yatra chustunte... thikkalodu tirunaallaku poyinatlu vundi (When you see his bus yatra, it looks as if a crazy guy has gone to a carnival).
'Nehru opposed caste-based reservations,' says OBC Morcha national president K Laxman
HYDERABAD: Refuting allegations that the BJP and RSS are against reservations, OBC Morcha national president K Laxman on Friday charged that it was Jawaharlal Nehru who was against reservations. Interacting with the media here, Laxman said that in 1961, Nehru wrote to chief ministers arguing against caste-based reservations. In his letter, Nehru wrote that he reacts strongly against anything that leads to inefficiency and second-rate standards, he said. Stating that he wants India to be a first-class country in everything, Nehru had added that the moment we encourage the second-rate, we are lost, he added. Laxman also said that former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi disagreed when the Mandal Commission and the VP Singh Committee presented reports, advocating for 27% reservation for BC communities. The OBC Morcha chief said that like BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao did in the past, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is now hurting the sentiments of Hindus for the sake of Muslim votes. Why is Revanth Reddy not reacting when the Congress is clearly against reservations? he asked. Laxman said that the phone-tapping case should be turned into a weapon and the alleged corruption in the Kaleshwaram project should be addressed.
'Modi created a new MCC,' says AIMIM chief Owaisi
HYDERABAD : Prime Minister Narendra Modi created a new MCC (Modi Criminal Code) under which he could say anything and nobody would stop him, alleged AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday. The four-time Hyderabad parliamentarian was referring to Modis recent remarks about ghuspethiyon (infiltrators) and those who have many children during a rally in Rajasthan that sparked a nationwide controversy. Addressing a meeting at Charminar on Friday, Owaisi asked why the PM was targeting only one particular community? Wherever he (PM Modi) goes, he abuses us. He can speak about opposition parties and their candidates, but why is he targeting a particular community? Using the term jihadi, he is pointing towards us, who constitute 17 crore citizens in the country. After all these speeches, he has created a new MCC (Modi Criminal Code), under which he can say anything and nobody could stop him. The AIMIM MP asserted that he could also counter the PM in a similar fashion while respecting the MCC (Model Code of Conduct). He (Modi) should know that God has given me the ability to speak at length as well. If there had not been an election code, I could have said so much about Modi, Shah, and the RSS that they would be ashamed of their words. But I am following the MCC, Owaisi said and added, Sometimes, we are killed over non-vegetarian food, sometimes due to reading azaan (prayer), and now our existence is in danger. Demanding that the PM stop delivering hate-filled speeches, Owaisi said, Modi should stop giving such speeches because elections will come and go, but the country will stay. We have also contributed to the countrys independence but we are being called infiltrators. Earlier in the day, Owaisi reportedly said the situation of Muslims in todays India is similar to that of the Jews in Germany during dictator Adolf Hitlers era in the 1930s.
Telangana HC relief for Avinash, father Bhaskar Reddy in Viveka murder case
HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court dismissed a petition that sought to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy, an accused in the YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case. The petition was filed by Shaik Dastagiri, an accused-turned-approver in the case. Justice K Lakshman, who had reserved orders on the petition last month, delivered the verdict. Furthermore, the court has also granted bail to Avinash Reddys father, YS Bhaskar Reddy, in connection with the same case. Initially, Bhaskar Reddy was granted interim bail on health grounds. However, the court has refused to grant bail to other accused individuals, G Uday Kumar Reddy and Yadati Sunil Yadav. In his petition, Dastagiri alleged threats and intimidation by Avinash Reddys associates, claiming they aimed to influence his deposition in favour of the MP. The CBI on the other hand asserted that Avinash Reddy wielded significant influence and had managed to sway certain witnesses in the case. The agency highlighted several complaints lodged by Dastagiri regarding threats to himself and his family members, stating that Avinash Reddy had breached the conditions of his bail. Notably, YS Sunitha Reddy, Vivekananda Reddys daughter, contested the anticipatory bail for Avinash Reddy. Avinashs counsel argued that Dastagiri was already under protection through the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. Avinash Reddy, who is seeking re-election from Kadapa as the candidate of the YSRCP in the upcoming May 13 election, was initially granted anticipatory bail by the high court on May 31, 2023. Avinash is a cousin of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy. He had approached the high court for anticipatory bail after failing to appear before the CBI three times. The case revolves around the murder of former Minister and MP Vivekananda Reddy, brother of former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy and uncle of Jagan Mohan Reddy. Vivekananda Reddy was murdered at his residence in Pulivendula town in Andhra Pradesh on March 15, 2019, weeks before elections.
Hyderabad Police Register Fir Against Amit Shah Over Poll Code Violation
HYDERABAD, May 4: The city police have registered a case against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency candidate K Madhavi Latha and other BJP leaders for allegedly using minors in a poll campaign here recently. In a complaint to the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) vice- president Niranjan Reddy alleged that on May 1 during a BJP rally from Laldawaza to Sudha Talkies, a few minor children were on the dais [] The post Hyderabad Police Register Fir Against Amit Shah Over Poll Code Violation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress focuses on Constitution, quota issue to derail BJP campaign
HYDERABAD: With voting day rapidly approaching, the Congress has successfully forced the BJP on the back foot with its allegations that the saffron party will scrap reservations and change the Constitution if it is voted back to power for a third consecutive time. The air in BJP corridors is thick with tension these days as the party leaders work overtime to counter the Congress allegations, which they feel could dent their chances of victory in a majority of the 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who is leading the Congress campaign as TPCC chief, appears to have successfully exploited the chinks in the BJP offensive with his claims that the saffron party is determined to scrap reservations and change the Constitution. Revanth has forced all top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to repeatedly deny his allegations and issue clarifications in every meeting across India. Madigas support The saffron party had been expecting Madiga and a majority of BC voters to favour it in the Lok Sabha elections, but the Congress campaign has put immense pressure on its leaders. The BJP leaders are trying to convey the message to voters that there are no such plans and the party did not make any move to scrap reservations or change the Constitution in the last 10 years it was in power. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, who is also the BJP state president, has the unenviable task of rebuffing the Congress onslaught. He is focused on clarifying and condemning the statements by Revanth. Kishan has some help from other state BJP leaders, who have been trying to steer the campaign towards issues such as phone-tapping. However, Revanth has been successful in keeping the focus on reservations and the Constitution in his public meetings, while also accusing the BJP and Modi of neglecting Telanganas interests. This has led to concerns in the BJP that there is no proper counterbalance to Revanths campaign. The party is now pinning its hope on Modi and Shah to step up to counter the chief ministers criticisms. The talk in senior BJP circles that the allegations of scrapping reservations and changing the Constitution are nothing but a strategy orchestrated by the Congress leadership and being implemented by Revanth. The seniors believe that the party failed to draw an effective counter to this strategy and this has heightened tension in BJP ranks. The seniors are now hoping that the coming tours of Modi and Shah will boost the BJPs prospects and give it the push it needs to achieve its target of winning a majority of the Lok Sabha seats in the state.
KCR resumes yatra after ban, predicts 200 seats for BJP
PEDDAPALLI: BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said that the BJP will secure only 200 seats and as a result, a coalition government will be in place at the Centre after the Lok Sabha elections. Rao resumed his bus yatra at Ramagundam on Friday night, right after the 48-hour campaigning ban imposed on him by the Election Commission ended. Claiming that the EC has suppressed his voice because he spoke about the grievances of Sircilla weavers, he said: To avoid further action, I came out at 8.15 p.m even though I reached Ramagundam two hours ago. A Congress leader insulted weavers in Sircilla. Modi made comments on quotas for Muslims, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Muslim reservations will be scrapped. But the EC is not acting against such MCC violations, he alleged. Modi and Revanth Reddy colluded to sell Singareni coal blocks to private entities. Revanth signed an agreement with Adani in Switzerland. When we were in power, we protected the SCCL, he said. If you elect the BRS candidates in the LS elections, they will fight for Telangana rights and protect the SCCL. The CPI and CPM too are indirectly supporting the privatisation move, he alleged.
Congress targeting BJP to cover up its failures: Kishan Reddy
HYDERABAD: Alleging that the Congress was targeting the BJP to cover up its failures, State BJP chief and Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday said that the leaders of the grand old party have no right to talk about Railways. Addressing the media here, the BJP asked Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to explain how many funds were allotted to the Railways during UPA rule and compare those with the funds provided by Modi goverment in the last 10 years. Revanth Reddy following in KCRs footsteps Kishan said that the Union government was conducting the final location survey for the 200-km-long Ramagundam-Manuguru railway line project to be undertaken at a cost of Rs 3,600 crore. He further said: In 2018, former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said that even if the Centre does not provide funds, a steel plant will be set up at Bayyaram with state funds. It didnt happen. Now, Revanth Reddy is following in KCRs footsteps and cheating people. After Kalvakuntla regime ended in Telangana, Sonia Gandhis family rule has started. Is this the change (you promised to the people)? he wondered. Alleging that the Congress has not issued even a single white ration card in five months since it came to power, Kishan said that the grand old party was propagating as if they are issuing those cards. What happened to the promise of providing LPG cylinders for Rs 500. How many people have been given the cylinders? The Congress also failed to provide interest-free loans to womens self-help groups and accident insurance of `10 lakh, he added.
Taking to his official X handle, the BJP's IT Cell head shared a clip of Rahul purportedly speaking on the Rohit Vemula death case in the Lok Sabha. In the clip, Rahul is heard questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'silence' in the matter.
Congress social media warriors get bail, with riders
HYDERABAD: The Nampally City Court on Friday ordered the release on bail of the five Congress social media warriors who had been arrested for allegedly circulating a doctored video featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah. According to the Cyber Crime Police, the five accused Pendyala Vamshi Krishna, Manne Sathish, Pettam Naveen, Asma Tasleem and Koya Geetha were allegedly involved in disseminating the doctored video on social media platforms. The police acted on a complaint filed by BJP state general secretary G Premender Reddy who claimed that the doctored video clip was uploaded on X (formerly Twitter) from the official account of the TPCC. Premender Reddy said that the deliberate dissemination of false information was aimed at misleading voters and creating fear among specific communities in violation of the IT Act and the model code of conduct. The police investigation revealed that the accused, employed in the TPCC social media unit, shared the doctored video. They said that Vamshi Krishna initially received the video via WhatsApp and subsequently uploaded it on the official @INCTelangana X handle. In the doctored video clip, Amit Shah is seen saying, If the BJP forms the government, then SC/ST and OBC reservations will be cancelled. However, the Union minister had said: If the BJP forms the government, then we will cancel Muslim reservations. In Telangana, SC/ST and OBC rights will be given but Muslim reservation will be cancelled. The video was retweeted by Sathish, Naveen, Tasleem and Geetha through their respective X accounts. Upon their arrest, the Cyber Crime Police seized electronic devices, including mobile phones, laptops and tablets. On Friday, the accused were produced before the XII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Court at Nampally. Bail was given on `10,000 bail bond for each accused.
Home voters cast ballot for Lok Sabha elections in Telangana
Hyderabad: Senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the city started voting on Friday, May 3, from their homes as part of the home voting initiative introduced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Starting on Friday, voters who have requested home voting using Form 12-D can now cast 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 .
BRS dramas over power shocking, says Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti
HYDERABAD : Making it clear that there is uninterrupted power supply in the state even during peak demand, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who also holds the Energy portfolio, on Friday came down like a tonne of bricks on the Opposition BRS for resorting to false propaganda that power cuts are back in Telangana. The people rejected the campaign by BRS leaders during the Assembly elections that there would be no power if Congress was elected. The people taught the BRS a lesson. However, they do not appear to have learnt any lessons. BRS leaders are resorting to dramas to show as if there were power cuts during their campaign meetings and press meets, Vikramarka said. He said that false propaganda, with an intention to mislead the people, was carried out on social media that there were power cuts during BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Raos public meetings in Mahbubnagar and Suryapet. Reiterating that quality power was being supplied ever since Indiramma Rajyam was established in the state, Vikramarka said: Nowhere are power cuts being imposed in the state. Even if any technical snags occur anywhere, the electricity department staff are restoring power immediately. He recalled that the government has been very strict, not sparing anyone in case of negligence by department personnel. Departmental action is being taken against them, Vikramarka said. Sharing data on power supply, he said that in the last five months, the Congress government supplied more power than supplied by the previous administration in the corresponding period last year. While 36,207 million units (MU) was supplied from December 2022 to April 30, 2023, after Congress came to power 38,155 MU was supplied from December 2023 to April 30, 2024, the deputy chief minister said. He said the Congress government has the record of supplying 15,497 MW during peak demand. With the temperatures reaching 450C, power demand was naturally increasing, he said. Sometimes due to increase in load technical problems would arise here and there and power supply would trip. Such instances were being addressed immediately by the electricity department staff, Vikramarka said. Citing examples from 2023 when the BRS was in power, he said from April 24, 2023 to April 30, 2023, there were 1,369 instances of power supply tripping on 11kv lines in GHMC limits alone. In that one week, power supply was interrupted for 580 hours. Now in the same one week period this year, 11 kv power lines tripped 272 times and power supply was interrupted only for 89 hours, the deputy chief minister said. Similarly for the same period last year, 301 transformers failed and this year 193 transformers failed. They were also replaced by new ones. What more proof one would need to show that this government was providing better power supply compared to the BRS regime, Vikramarka argued. He said 226 special teams were constituted to address complaints on power interruption in GHMC limits. An integrated command control centre was set up in Hyderabad to continuously monitor power supply. The Command Control Centre was working continuously to resolve any issue, the deputy CM asserted. Vikramarkas power points Cong govt successfuly met peak demand of 15,497 MW Government has been very strict, not sparing anyone in case of negligence by department personnel If any outage is reported due to technical snags, the staff are restoring power immediately From April 24 to April 30, 2023, there were 1,369 instances of power supply tripping in GHMC limits and power was interrupted for 580 hours. In the same period this year, power supply tripped 272 times and power supply was interrupted only for 89 hours
Collector Ravi Gugulothu ensures all arrangements for Telangana's Mahabubnagar Parliament Constituency are in place, including EVM randomization, heat wave preparations, and measures for electoral integrity. Home voting teams are organized for the upcoming polling phase on May 13.
What did Modi do with the Rs 30 lakh cr collected by way of tax, asks KTR
HYDERABAD: Challenging Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to reveal what the BJP government at the Centre did with the Rs 30 lakh crore collected from the people of Telangana and explain why it waived loans worth Rs 14 lakh crore taken by industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, BRS working president KT Rama Rao said that he would resign from the Assembly if the BJP leader proves him wrong. Rama Rao also said that if the people give 12 Lok Sabha seats to the BRS, former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao will play a significant role in national politics. The former minister was addressing roadshows at Addagutta, Safilguda, Jubilee Hills and Nampally which come under the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to deposit Rs 15 lakh in the bank of each citizen, provide housing to the homeless, double the income of farmers and introduce bullet trains but miserably failed to keep his promises. Modi didnt give a single rupee to the people of Hyderabad when floods ravaged the city but gave thousands of crores to Gujarat when the people there were hit by floods. Why this bias against Hyderabad? Rama Rao asked. He also accused Kishan of failing to get Central funds for Hyderabad. Kishan Reddy is a Kurkure minister. All he did was distribute packets of snacks when the world battled with Covid during the height of the pandemic, Rama Rao said. He thanked the people of the city for giving a majority of the Assembly seats to his party. Now, people in the districts are realising their mistake of voting for the Congress after being taken in by its false promises, the former minister said. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy called Modi bade bhai. Both the bada bhai (Modi) and chota bhai (Revanth) cheated people with false promises and came to power. Where is the Rs 2,500 monthly pension promised to women? Where is the 10 grams gold under the Kalayan Lakshmi scheme? Where are the scooties for girl students?. Power cuts are back after the Congress came to power, Rama Rao said. He said that only the BRS can take on and defeat the BJP, as proven in 2014 and 2019 when the pink party won the majority of Lok Sabha seats in the state.
Home voting for senior citizens and PwDs begins
HYDERABAD: Home Voting for senior citizens above 85 years and People with Disabilities (PwDs) in the Hyderabad District, covering two Lok Sabha constituencies and one Assembly constituency in Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency, has begun. As many as 40 teams with 54 route charts have been formed in the Hyderabad district for home voting purposes. On Friday, in Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, 112 persons utilised the facility while in Secunderabad constituency, 385 people utilised the home voting facility and in Secunderabad Cantonment Assembly constituency, 65 persons utilised the home voting facility. Hyderabad District Collector and Returning Officer for Hyderabad constituency, Anudeep Durishetty, visited the homes of PwDs and monitored the voting process. The election authorities have requested senior citizens and PwDs to remain at their homes for voting purposes. Each team consists of polling officials, a police escort, micro observers and others to visit the homes for persons who applied for home voting. For service voters who are deployed on election duties, postal voting has also been taken up from Friday at the Facilitation Centre located at All Saints High School, Gunfoundry, Hyderabad.
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FIR Filed Against Amit Shah, Other BJP Leaders Over Use of Minors in Campaign
SRINAGAR: The city police have registered a case against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency candidate K Madhavi Latha and other BJP leaders for allegedly using minors in a poll campaign here recently. In a complaint to the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) vice- president Niranjan [] The post FIR Filed Against Amit Shah, Other BJP Leaders Over Use of Minors in Campaign appeared first on Kashmir Life .
Ronald Rose and Hyderabad CP inspect DRC centres
HYDERABAD : In the wake of the Lok Sabha elections, Hyderabad District Electoral Officer and GHMC Commissioner, D Ronald Rose, along with Hyderabad CP, Srinivas Reddy, inspected the distribution and reception centres set up in Secunderabad and Hyderabad Parliamentary constituencies on Friday. DEO instructed the concerned officials on the arrangements to be made in the distribution centres and security measures and precautions to be taken. They also visited and inspected the arrangements at All Saints High School, where a facilitation centre has been set up for postal ballot voting for Hyderabad Parliamentary Constituency. On this occasion, facilities set up by the Voter Facilitation Centre and the process of voters using the postal ballot were examined. The services provided by the staff at the help desk and the process of checking the voters name in the voter list were examined. The DEO suggested that the voters should exercise their right to vote smoothly without any confusion and if they have any doubts, they should seek the help of the staff at the help desk.
DPRs for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 are getting ready, says NVS Reddy
HYDERABAD: Once the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the expansion of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2, covering five new corridors with a length of 70 kms is in the final stages, are completed, the same will be put in the State Cabinet for approval. Following that, the state government, and then the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) will approach the Central Government for sanctioning of funds. Once the project is sanctioned by the Centre, the works will start, HMRL Managing Director NVS Reddy said. Participating in the celebrations of 50 crore passenger journeys of Hyderabad Metro Rail and launching of Customer Loyalty Stall and Green Miles Loyalty Club at Ameerpet Metro Station on Friday, NVS Reddy said that the works on the pending project from MGBS to Falaknuma covering a length 5.5 kilometres will start soon once the Lok Sabha elections are over. He said that no cities in the world survive without proper public transport, like a rail based system in place. After the introduction of metro rail in three corridors of Hyderabad, about 15.50 crore litres of fuel like petrol and diesel was saved substantially. Around 3.4 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions were saved which is a huge development, he said. We are delighted to celebrate this significant milestone of 50 crore passenger journeys. This achievement reflects the growing trust and preference for Hyderabad Metro as a safe, reliable, and convenient mode of travel. The launch of the Loyalty Programme underscores our commitment to continuously improve the passenger experience and reward our regular commuters. NVS Reddy said. The Green Miles Loyalty Club is a unique programme designed to recognise and appreciate our loyal passengers. This innovative customer loyalty programme will not only incentivise ridership but also promote sustainable commuting habits within the city. I am confident that the Green Miles Loyalty Club will be a resounding success, further strengthening its commitment to providing a world-class commuting experience for the citizens of Hyderabad. LTMRHL Managing Director KVB Reddy said. The Green Miles Loyalty Club is a customer loyalty programme that aims to reward regular passengers who use smart cards and earn points based on the number of trips taken in a calendar month. These points can be redeemed for exciting rewards like free trips, merchandise, and lucky draw gifts.
Dharmapuri Arvind: Poll stunt, not plan to revive sugar factories
NIZAMABAD: BJP candidate Dharmapuri Arvind on Friday described the decision of the state government to release Rs 43 crore for the revival of closed sugar factories in Nizamabad, Jagtial and Medak districts as an election stunt by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Arvind was addressing a press conference at the BJP office here on Friday. He alleged that the state government paid Rs 43 crore to one of the banks to attract the attention of sugarcane farmers, employees and workers, instead of clearing the pending loans through instalments. Revanth already appointed a committee to look into the reopening of sugar factories. The committee members are saying that sugar factories will be reopened by the end of 2025. In the meantime, the CM made a statement that the sugar factories would reopen before September 17, Arvind said. He said that the chief ministers statement was made without taking into consideration the report filed by the committee. The committee members have no self-respect, they should resign in protest that their report was disregarded, Arvind said. He said that if the government genuinely wanted to revive the sugar factories, it would need to pump in Rs 700 to Rs 800 crore. The government should do a lot of legwork and prepare an action plan. The chief minister did not do any such exercise. He is simply doing election stunts, Arvind said. He said the chief minister should utilise his experience in the real estate business to resolve the issue of reviving sugar factories. This is not the correct way to revive the sugar factories. The Centre had conducted a year-long exercise and came up with a perfect action plan for the revival, Arvind said. Turning his attention to the election campaign, he quoted Modis words that as long as BJP was in power in the country, there was no threat to SC, ST, BC and OBC reservations.
Heera Groups plaint against producer for grabbing land
HYDERABAD: A criminal case has been lodged against producer Bandla Ganesh by Nowhera Shaikh, CEO of the Heera Group. The complaint, registered at the Film Nagar police station, alleges unlawful possession of a property valued at Rs 75 crore and subsequent threats directed at the complainant. According to Nowhera Shaikh, the accused, Bandla Ganesh, purportedly seized control of a high-value property belonging to her and intimidated her when confronted about vacating the premises. Contrary to the claims made by the victim, sources told TNIE that the producer had entered into contractual agreements regarding the rental possession of the disputed property. These sources revealed that Ganesh had executed written bonds outlining the terms of the rental arrangement and even made a significant payment of Rs 3 crore in this regard. The case has been registered under IPC Sections Section 341 (wrongful restraint) and Section 506 (criminal intimidation) being invoked against Bandla Ganesh. Nowhera Shaikh had earlier approached the DGP and a case at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was also registered on March 26. Notably, in February, Bandla Ganesh had filed a case against Nowhera Shaikh, alleging that she and a group of individuals had orchestrated an attack against him in relation to the disputed propertys vacation.
