New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday admitted that in the last 10-15 years, the party “fell short” of taking care of the challenges faced by OBCs, and this opened up the space to the BJP. Addressing an event at Indira Bhawan here, Gandhi said it is the job of the Congress people to…
Hyderabad: The women safety wing of the Telangana Police on Thursday said it has signed an MoU with Yugantar, a non-profit organisation, to strengthen services under the “pride place-transgender (LGBTQIA+) Persons Protection Cell.” This partnership marks a progressive step towards inclusive policing and support for LGBTQIA+ persons across the state, an official release said. Under…
New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday demanded former Union Minister and ex-Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, an OBC leader from Telangana, be made the Vice President of India. He said the post should be given to Telangana as Telugu was the second-most spoken language in the country, and justice to the native speakers…
Hyderabad: The Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday strongly welcomed the Supreme Court’s stern observations and warning of possible contempt proceedings against the Congress-led Revanth Reddy government for its reckless and unlawful attempt to bulldoze parts of the Kancha Gachibowli forest overnight. During the hearing of a suo motu case related…
Hyderabad: Accusing Israel of committing “genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that India does not join countries complicit in those “crimes”. In a post on ‘X’, the Hyderabad MP said India has always supported Palestine and opposed Israeli apartheid. “Israel is committing genocide…
Amaravati: A chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police in connection with Rs 3,500 crore alleged liquor scam in a local court has mentioned former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as the recipient of kickbacks averaging Rs 50-60 crore per month. The 305-page chargesheet filed on Saturday, however, stopped short of naming Jagan as an…
Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday called for the elimination of plastic to protect the environment, claiming that “excessive use of plastic can lead to cancer”. Addressing a meeting in Tirupati as part of the ‘Swarna Andhra-Swachh Andhra’ initiative, Naidu said that plastic has become “the biggest demon” threatening the environment….
Hyderabad: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said production at the upcoming rail coach factory in Kazipet, Telangana, would begin next year. Vaishnaw, who visited the unit in Kazipet, about 130 km from Hyderabad, added that the facility is a mega, state-of-the-art factory being built with an investment of Rs 500 crore. Coaches, engines, and…
Hyderabad: Moderate to heavy rain lashed Hyderabad on Friday, leading to waterlogging on roads at several places. The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agencies (HYDRAA) said its personnel shifted residents of localities hit by waterlogging to safer places in boats. HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath visited the rain-hit areas, it said. Chief Minister A…
Hyderabad: The Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called on the Congress-led state government to take a clear and judicious stand on Maharashtra’s controversial proposal to merge 14 border villages from Telangana into its territory. In a statement issued today, BJP Telangana Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N.V. Subash said, “The Maharashtra…
