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Hyderabad: Man injured in hit-and-run accident at Kondapur

As per available information, the victim who was to be identified was proceeding on his scooter from Madhapur towards Kondapur. On reaching Kondapur, an unidentified Mercedes Benz car which was being driven in a rash and negligent manner hit the scooter from behind Hyderabad: A man was injured in a hit-and-run incident at Kondapur on Tuesday early hours. As per available information, the victim who was to be identified was proceeding on his scooter from Madhapur towards Kondapur. On reaching Kondapur, an unidentified Mercedes Benz car which was being driven in a rash and negligent manner hit the scooter from behind. The collision led to an argument between the scooter owner and the people in the car. Those traveling in…

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Lucky escape for Uttam Kumar Reddy

The minister was on his way to Huzurnagar from Janpahad dargah on an official programme when the mishap occurred Hyderabad: Telangana minister Uttam Kumar Reddy escaped unhurt in a pile up accident near Garidepally village of Suryapet district on Friday morning. The minister was on his way to Huzurnagar from Janpahad dargah on an official programme when the mishap occurred. None was injured in the pile up but three vehicles in the convoy got damaged. Reports said the convoy was proceeding when one of the cars in the convoy applied sudden brakes leading to the pile up. The minister later proceeded ahead in his vehicle leaving the damaged vehicles in the convoy.

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Driver injured as container truck crashes into road median, causing traffic jam at Lakdi-ka-Pul

The incident took place at 4:30 am when the container truck, traveling at high speed from Sanathnagar to Katedan via Mehdipatnam, lost control. The truck was carrying bundles of newspapers. Hyderabad: The driver of a heavy container escaped with minor injuries when the vehicle went out of control and crashed into the road median at Lakdi-ka-pul junction on Friday morning. The incident occurred at 4.30 am when the container truck was going at a high speed from Sanathnagar to Katedan via Mehdipatnam. As per available information, the container truck was transporting newspaper bundle rolls. The driver lost control of the steering wheel while negotiating a curve at Lakdi-ka-pul. The injured driver was shifted to the nearby hospital for treatment. The accident…

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Professionals rally behind KT Rama Rao after Revanth Reddy’s ‘Workers’ Mindset’ remarks

Voices from IT employees, corporate trainers, entrepreneurs pointed out Rama Rao’s transformational leadership in the IT sector in Telangana Hyderabad: A wave of support from professionals across sectors has surged in favour of BRS working president KT Rama Rao following Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s contentious remarks on the “workers’ mindset.’ Voices from IT employees, corporate trainers, entrepreneurs and others, pointed out Rama Rao’s transformational leadership in the IT sector in Telangana and rebuked the Chief Minister’s comments as derogatory and dismissive of professionals’ contributions. Mohammed Vajeed, a senior operations manager in Hyderabad, praised Rama Rao’s efforts to elevate Telangana’s IT landscape. “The new investments, firms, and ventures we have witnessed under your tenure are unparalleled and irreplaceable. We hope to…

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TGSRTC calls reports on privitisation of bus depots untrue

Says all necessary operations except maintenance and charging of electric buses will be done under the auspices of TGSRTC Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) on Wednesday described reports on privitisation of the bus depots as untrue and said all necessary operations except maintenance and charging of electric buses will be done under the auspices of TGSRTC. The RTC was making environmentally friendly electric buses available to the citizens as per the Central Government’s EV Policy and all operations of buses, including electric buses at the depots, were being managed entirely under by the RTC. TGSRTC has been implementing the EV policy adopted across the country in the use of electric buses since 2019. Direct purchase of electric buses…

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Telangana HC sets 2-week deadline for State govt to fill vacancies in Koti Maternity Hospital

The court issued the directive after taking suo motu cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) triggered by a report titled ‘Nirlaksyapu Needana Amma Vedana’ highlighting the hospital’s poor conditions Hyderabad: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court has given the State government a two-week deadline to fill vacancies at the Government Maternity Hospital in Koti, Hyderabad, which has been grappling with severe staff shortages and inadequate facilities. The court issued the directive after taking suo motu cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) triggered by a report titled ‘Nirlaksyapu Needana Amma Vedana’ highlighting the hospital’s poor conditions. The bench, comprising acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice G Radha Rani, had noted that earlier, Advocate Commissioner Padmaja R N was appointed to inspect the hospital. Her subsequent report detailed serious concerns, including overcrowding, unsanitary labour rooms, and a lack…

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Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at paint shop on Medchal road; No casualties reported

Reports suggest that the fire originated at a paint shop on Medchal Highway. Locals who spotted the blaze alerted the police, following which the local police and DRF teams promptly arrived at the scene and initiated firefighting operations. Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a shop located at Medchal road on Thursday morning. No casualties were reported so far. According to reports the fire started at a paint shop located on Medchal highway. The locals who noticed it informed the police about the incident. The local police along with the DRF teams reached the spot started fire fighting operation. The fire fighters also joined in later. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit in the shop.…

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KTR hits back at CM Revanth Reddy’s ‘Worker’s Mindset’ remark

“To those who believe they can diminish my worth by labeling me merely as an IT employee, I say this – being part of the IT industry requires real talent, education, skill, and commitment. Unlike those who resort to bribing MLAs or paying off Delhi bosses for a job, IT professionals earn their livelihood through hard work and creativity,” he remarked, offering a subtle rebuke. Hyderabad: BRS working president and former IT Minister KT Rama Rao delivered a scathing retort to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s recent attempt to belittle him by labeling him an “IT employee with a worker’s mindset.” In his trademark sharp tone, turned the jibe on its head, emphasising the value of hard work, education, and integrity…

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Hyderabad airport steps up security ahead of Republic day

Entry of visitors will be barred till January 30. The RGIA urged passengers to cooperate with security personnel and to arrive well in advance at the airport during these days Hyderabad: Ahead of Republic Day, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has stepped up security in view of a general intelligence alert.It announced that it would be on a high security alert till January 30. Entry of visitors will be barred till January. The RGIA urged passengers to cooperate with security personnel and to arrive well in advance at the airport during these days. The airport is put on alert every year ahead of Independence Day and Republic Day every year.

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Two burglars arrested, items worth Rs 4.6 lakh recovered

The duo identified locked houses during the night and burgled those using tools Hyderabad: The Bowenpally police caught two persons involved in more than a dozen burglaries and recovered stolen material including jewellery, watch and gadgets, worth Rs 4.6 lakh. The arrested persons are N Kishore Kumar from Shapur Nagar and Ch Bharat from Old Bowenpally. Police said the duo identified locked houses during the night and burgled those using tools. They sold the booty and shared the money.

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