BJP slams Cong leader Ponnam Prabhakar’s ‘break Kamandal’ remark

Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP has condemned the reprehensible and hate-filled remarks made by State Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who irresponsibly threatened that his party would ‘break the Kamandal’—a sacred symbol in Hinduism deeply associated with deities like Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma.” State BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N.V. Subhash said the comment was…

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Telangana police ink pact with Yugantar for services to LGBTQIA+ persons

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…

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BJP Welcomes Supreme Court Rebuke to Revanth Reddy Government Over Forest Destruction

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…

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Owaisi urges PM Modi to ensure India doesn’t join countries complicit in Israel’s ‘crimes’

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…

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CM Naidu calls for plastic-free Andhra, links excessive use to cancer risk

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….

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