HYDERABAD

Telangana’s ex-Digital Media Director Dileep Konatham released after cybercrime custody

Dileep was taken into custody from his residence by a police team without any explanation. After his release, Dileep posted on X, saying, “Just got home! This freedom is thanks to the support and struggle of all of you.” Hyderabad: Former Telangana Digital Media director and social media activist, Dileep Konatham who was taken into custody by the Hyderabad Cybercrime police on Thursday was released on Friday early hours. Dileep was picked up from his residence by a police team even without giving any reason for taking him into custody. Reacting after his release, Dileep posting on his ‘x’ said “Just got home! This liberation is due to the struggle of all of you”. He thanked BRS Working President KT Rama Rao who responded…

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Unjust commuted pension recovery: Retired employees face extended 15-year commutation recovery period

Retired employees continue to face a 15-year recovery period for commuted pensions, despite recommendations for a 12-year recovery, as practiced in states like Kerala and Gujarat. A revised commutation factor since 2010 has reduced lump-sum payouts, yet the recovery duration remains unchanged, raising concerns of unfair treatment. By Manohar Rao Chilappagari Hyderabad: Generally all employees will commute 40% of their pension at the time of retirement and will get a lump sum amount in lieu thereof as per the existing rules in force. The commuted amount is recovered from the pension every month for a period of 15 years i.e.,180 months from the incumbent. The 15 years recovery is based on certain factors inflation, mortality rate, life expectancy and also basing…

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Telangana activist and BRS leader Jitta Balakrishna Reddy on ventilator

He has been battling for life due to a brain infection for more than two months Hyderabad: Telangana activist and BRS leader Jitta Balakrishna Reddy, who has been battling for life due to a brain infection for more than two months, has been discharged from the hospital after his condition deteriorated. The doctors reportedly informed his family that his condition had turned hopeless and it was decided to shift him home where he is learnt to have wished to breath his last. He is on ventilator. He was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Hyderabad, but his condition deteriorated on Friday morning. Born on December 14, 1972, in Bommaipalli village of erstwhile Nalgonda district, Balakrishna Reddy was a key figure in the Telangana statehood movement. He…

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Excise officials raid Jubilee Hills parlours, seize whiskey-laced ice-creams

Two individuals, Dayakar Reddy and Shoban, have been arrested for allegedly selling ice creams laced with whiskey to children and youth. Hyderabad: The Excise Department officials raided several ice-cream parlours in Jubilee Hills and allegedly seized ice-creams containing alcohol content. Two persons identified as Dayakar Reddy and Shoban were arrested. As per available information, the suspects were selling ice-creams laced with Whiskey to children and youth. It is learned they were preparing and selling ice-creams laced with 100 ml of Whiskey to 60 grams of Ice-cream.

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Four held for steeling jewellery by diverting attention of sales executives in Hyderabad

Police said the gang members divide into separate teams and visit jewelry shops posing as customers. They divert the attention of the sales executives and flee with the ornaments leaving behind fake ornaments Hyderabad: The Balanagar Central Crime Station team along with Jagadgirigutta police nabbed a four-member gang on charges of cheating sales executives of jewellery stores and stealing ornaments by diverting their attention on Thursday. Officials seized a car from them. The arrested persons are B Dheenamma, B Nagendramma, Venkat Ravamma and B Ashok, who hail from Madira in Khammam. The absconding suspects are B Gnanamma and B Venkatapathi. Police said the gang members divide into separate teams and visit jewelry shops posing as customers. They divert the attention…

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Rachakonda Police recover 591 phones worth Rs 2 crore

So far this year, the Rachakonda police recovered 3,213 mobile phones using CEIR portal and stands second after Hyderabad Police Commissionerate in mobile phone recovery Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police recovered 591 stolen or lost mobile phones worth Rs 2 crore and on Thursday and handed them over to their owners. Under the supervision of DCP Crimes V.Aravind Babu , various wings in collaborative efforts recovered the phones using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. Speaking on the occasion, Rachakonda Police Commissioner G.Sudheer Babu urged the citizens to report lost mobile phones either at their nearest police station or directly through the CEIR portal, which is accessible online. He highlighted that using the CEIR portal helps prevent the misuse of…

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Organs of a 20-year-old youngster donated in Hyderabad

Despite multiple efforts, Teja’s health did not improve and on August 25, the doctors declared him as brain dead Hyderabad: Parents of a 20-year-old youngster Kandikatta Teja, a Saroornagar resident who was declared as brain dead by doctors after sustaining severe injuries in a road accident, have donated the son’s organs to other needy patients. On August 17, Teja’s bike was hit by an unknown vehicle at Santoshnagar and he was rushed to Osmania General Hospital and later to Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar where he received ICU treatment for about 6 days. Despite multiple efforts, Teja’s health did not improve and on August 25, the doctors declared him as brain dead. The Jeevandan coordinators and hospital staff conducted grief counselling…

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BJP Mahila Morcha urge NHRC to conduct probe into sexual assault on a tribal woman in Jainoor

BJP Mahila Morcha State president Shilpa Reddy wrote a letter to NHRC chairperson urging him to intervene in the matter and do justice to the victim Hyderabad: BJP Mahila Morcha State unit has urged the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) Chairperson Justice Arun Kumar Mishra to take up independent investigation into the alleged sexual assault and attempt to murder of a tribal woman in Jainoor town of Adilabad district. The Mahila Morcha also urged the Commission to conduct a medical examination of the victim. BJP Mahila Morcha State president Shilpa Reddy on Thursday wrote a letter to NHRC chairperson urging him to intervene in the matter and do justice to the victim. She said the accused sexual assault the tribal woman…

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Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board showcases diverse offerings at grand roadshow in Hyderabad

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from MP’s tourism sector and Hyderabad’s local stakeholders, resulting in promising partnerships and greater prospects for tourism in the Heart of Incredible Hyderabad: Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board’s roadshow on theme of ‘Green, Clean & Safe Madhya Pradesh’ in Hyderabad aimed at showcasing the state’s incredible tourism offerings and fostering collaboration between key industry stakeholders, concluded here on Thursday. The event at the Radisson, witnessed enthusiastic participation from Madhya Pradesh’s tourism sector and Hyderabad’s local stakeholders, resulting in promising partnerships and greater prospects for tourism in the Heart of Incredible India, a press release said. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Additional Managing Director, Bidisha Mukherjee said the roadshow not only deepened the understanding of Madhya Pradesh’s tourism potential…

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Hyderabad gears up for Ganesh Chaturthi, eco-friendly Ganesha idols lead the way

In response to increasing environmental awareness, numerous households are choosing smaller Ganesh idols made from clay and natural colours Hyderabad: As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches this Saturday, Hyderabad is bustling with festive energy. Streets are alive with the vibrant parade of Ganesha idols in various colours and sizes, from small clay idols to grand figures featuring the Lord seated on animals like cows and lions, making their way to elaborate pandals. In Khairatabad, preparations are underway to unveil the tallest Ganesha idol in its history, standing at an impressive 70 feet, marking 70 years of the festival’s tradition. Meanwhile, markets are buzzing with activity, as vendors anticipate a flourishing season, mirroring the city’s lively festive mood. In response to increasing environmental…

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