HYDERABAD

‘Who asked you to marry a cop’ question sparks more protests: Constables in uniform take to streets

The agitation is said to have intensified after a senior official during a counselling session allegedly asked some of the protesting wives as to who had asked them to marry TGSP constables. Hyderabad: Indicating that the protest by families of police constables was far from over despite the State’s attempts to pacify them, the constables too joined the protests on Saturday. Personnel from different battalions took the streets, that too in uniform, in different districts in a rare sight in Telangana. The agitation is said to have intensified after a senior official during a counselling session allegedly asked some of the protesting wives as to who had asked them to marry TGSP constables. A video of an officer raising objection over…

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KTR expresses concern over cotton growers’ plight in Telangana

KTR pointed out that the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has halted procurement, citing various excuses and leaving farmers at the mercy of middlemen. Hyderabad: Voicing deep concern over the dire situation faced by cotton farmers in Telangana, BRS working president K T Rama Rao on Saturday came down heavily on the Congress government for its lack of support and broken promises to the farmers. Rama Rao highlighted that cotton, the second-largest crop in the state after paddy, was being neglected. He pointed out that the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has halted procurement, citing various excuses and leaving farmers at the mercy of middlemen. Despite the government’s promise of Rs 500 bonus per quintal, there has been no action to fulfill…

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Jeevan Reddy’s protest against defections into Congress gets Madhu Yashki Goud’s support

The former MP along with Government Whip A Laxman and others met the Congress MLC at Jagtial on Saturday. A day after TPCC Working president T Jagga Reddy extended support to the MLC, the former MP extended solidarity. Hyderabad: After MLC Jeevan Reddy, now former MP Madhu Yashki Goud is raising objections over defections into the Congress stating that the turncoats were joining the party only to safeguard their assets and political future. The former MP along with Government Whip A Laxman and others met the Congress MLC at Jagtial on Saturday. A day after TPCC Working president T Jagga Reddy extended support to the MLC, the former MP extended solidarity. Speaking to media persons, the former MP said the turncoats MLAs were joining…

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‘Pink Defenders’ lead Apollo Cancer Centre’s Walkathon to promote Breast Cancer Awareness

The initiative was aimed to highlight the critical role that men can play in supporting the fight against breast cancer, advocating for early detection and encouraging conversations around breast health. Hyderabad: In a demonstration of solidarity and commitment to breast cancer awareness, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs), Hyderabad, organized the #PinkDefenderWalkathon at KBR Park, bringing together over 100 male staff members, including oncologists, nurses, and medical professionals, on Saturday. The initiative was aimed to highlight the critical role that men can play in supporting the fight against breast cancer, advocating for early detection and encouraging conversations around breast health. The event was a part of ACCs’ larger #TalkPink campaign, designed to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding breast cancer. The walkathon…

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Understanding Standardized Testing for Graduate Admissions in the United States

Standardized tests are important for both the admissions decision and potential financial aid at U.S. universities. Last week, during our exploration of application components for the graduate application packet to U.S. universities, we discussed letters of recommendation. Today, we will delve into standardized tests, which are also essential elements of U.S. master’s degree applications. Standardized tests are important for both the admissions decision and potential financial aid at U.S. universities. Test score requirements and preferences may vary by institutions and programs of study, however, more competitive schools often demand higher test scores. Several institutions have gone test optional over the years and therefore, students should check the policy that the institution follows. In addition, even at institutions that are test…

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Software engineer jumps to death from seventh floor of building at Kokapet, dies

It is reported that he died by suicide due to work stress. However, police are yet to ascertain the exact reason behind the extreme step Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a software engineer died by suicide by jumping off a multi storied building at Kokapet in Narsingi on the city outskirts on Friday. The deceased was identified as Naga Prabhakar, a native of Andhra Pradesh and working for a software firm in Gachibowli. According to police sources, he came to his hostel room at Kokapet and jumped off the seventh floor of the building. He sustained grievous bleeding injuries and died on the spot. On receiving information, the Narsingi police reached the spot and took up investigation. The body was shifted to Osmania Hospital for postmortem. It…

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Revanth Reddy wants to be compared to Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, PVNR, not to other CMs

“My goal is to make Telangana a one trillion dollar economy, with a focus on health, education, and employment,” Revanth Reddy stated in response to a question about the leadership styles of former Chief Ministers YS Rajasekhara Reddy and N. Chandrababu Naidu at the ABP Southern Rising Summit on Friday. Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said he preferred to be compared with former Prime Ministers, including Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and PV Narasimha Rao rather than being compared with other Chief Ministers in matters of ensuring welfare and development. “My aim is to make Telangana a one trillion dollar economy. Focus will be on health, education and employment sectors,” Revanth Reddy said in reply to a question on the working style…

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Hyderabad CP exercises magisterial powers to curb factional rivalry

The Police Commissioner announced on ‘X’ on Friday that he held a court session as an Additional District Magistrate under Section 107 of the former Criminal Procedure Code (now Section 126 of BNSS in the new code). Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner C. V. Anand has advised the rival factions of Nampally MLA Majid Hussain of AIMIM and Congress leader Feroze Khan to temper their language and refrain from provocative activities. The Police Commissioner shared on ‘X’ on Friday that he held a court session in his capacity as an Additional District Magistrate under section 107 of the erstwhile Criminal Procedure Code (now section 126 of BNSS, the new criminal procedure code ). All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Majid Hussain and Feroz Khan…

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Revolt in Congress again: Jeevan Reddy questions top party positions for turncoats

Expressing strong objections to the state leadership’s encouragement of defections, the MLC wrote a letter to AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Speaking to the media later on Thursday, he stated that turncoat MLAs and leaders were dominating party affairs and making decisions in various constituencies. Hyderabad: Continuing his tirade against the State leadership for encouraging political defections, Congress MLC Jeevan Reddy asked how can turncoats, including former Minister Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, could be given top positions at the cost of ignoring the services of leaders who were loyal to the Congress. Taking serious objections over the State leadership encouraging defections, the MLC wrote a letter to AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Addressing media persons later here on Thursday, he said the turncoats MLAs and leaders were…

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Is Hyderabad’s real estate bubble about to pop? developers, buyers hold their breath

Amid concerns from developers, builders, and consumers about the recent shifts in the city’s real estate market, speculations are emerging regarding the sales of existing stock and the impact of new project launches on inventory levels. Hyderabad: Having shone brightly for almost a decade, is Hyderabad’s residential real estate, a prime driver for property market, losing its gleam? Amid concerns from various quarters, from developers and builders to consumers, over the recent drift of the city real estate, speculations are raised over the sales of available stock and new project launches adding to the inventory. According to the latest assessment released by Knight Frank Research on Thursday, Hyderabad though registered a 34 per cent year-on-year increase during January-September, the same for the month of September dropped…

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