Singaporean Dancer Makes Historic Kuchipudi Debut in City

Hyderabad: In a landmark moment for Indian classical dance, Priyanka Josyula etched her name in history by becoming the first Singaporean to perform a full-length Rangapravesam in Kuchipudi. The debut recital, held at the CESS Auditorium in Ameerpet, Hyderabad, marked the culmination of years of rigorous training and devotion to the traditional art form. Rangapravesam—meaning…

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Jagan claims ”worsening financial stress” in Andhra, cites CAG data

Amaravati:  Andhra Pradesh opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday claimed the state’s “financial stress worsened in the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year,” citing the latest data from the Comptroller and Auditor General. Reddy noted that the CAG’s monthly key indicators for the first quarter suggest a “precarious outlook” for the state’s…

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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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