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Warner Bros. Discovery to set up International Development Centre in Hyderabad

Warner Bros. Discovery International Development Centre in Hyderabad is expected to create employment for 1,200 professionals Hyderabad: Global media and entertainment conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery, known for its diverse portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming, has announced its entry into the vibrant media and entertainment space hub of Hyderabad. It will set up an International Development Centre (IDC) here, expected to create employment for 1,200 professionals. This is after IT Minister KT Rama Rao, who is on a tour of the United States, met with Alexandra Carter, Senior Vice President of Finance at Warner Bros. Discovery. The discussions during this meeting highlighted the shared vision of both parties in driving growth and innovation in the media and…

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Medtronic to invest Rs.3,000 crore in engineering and innovation centre in Hyderabad

Medtronic supports the Telangana government’s efforts to position Hyderabad as a global hub for healthcare technology research and innovation. Hyderabad: In a significant development for the healthcare technology sector in India, Medtronic PLC, the Dublin-based global leader in healthcare technology, announced an investment of over $350 million (approximately Rs.3000 crore) to expand the Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC) in Hyderabad. MEIC is Medtronic’s largest research and development (R&D) centre outside of the US. The investment is part of Medtronic’s overall global R&D led innovation and growth strategy. Medtronic supports the Telangana government’s efforts to position Hyderabad as a global hub for healthcare technology research and innovation. The announcement came after Medtronic leaders Mike Marinaro, Executive Vice President & President, Surgical, Mani Prakash,…

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Hyderabad: 20 cars distributed under Driver Empowerment Programme

So far, the TSMFC had handed over 280 cars and the remaining 20 cars were given to the beneficiaries on Tuesday.  Minorities, under Driver Empowerment Programme distributed cars by HM Mahmood Ali Hyderabad: As a part of the Driver Empowerment Programme, Telangana State Minority Finance Corporation (TSMFC) distributed 20 Maruthi Suzuki cars to minority beneficiaries on Tuesday. Home minister Mohd Mahmood Ali and minister of BC Welfare, Koppula Eshwar, at a function handed over the vehicles to the beneficiaries. Around 300 cars for unemployed people who are trained in car driving were sanctioned by the state government under the program in 2020. So far, the TSMFC had handed over 280 cars and the remaining 20 cars were given to the beneficiaries…

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BRS MLAs busy with image boost attempts in run-up to assembly elections

BRS MLAs are busy these days with attempts to boost their public image so as to get the party ticket for the upcoming assembly polls. ADILABAD: The ruling BRS MLAs are busy these days with attempts to boost their public image so as to impress upon Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and get the party ticket for the upcoming assembly polls. They are visiting villages, and meeting the constituents in the Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, and Nirmal districts. These MLAs have also intensified their party activities and are promoting the government’s welfare schemes with a new frenzy. They are personally distributing the cheques of the CM relief fund, Shadi Mubarak and Kalyana Lakshmi schemes to the beneficiaries. BRS MLAs also…

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BJP corporators complain to Governor

Telangana state Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan. HYDERABAD: BJP corporators on Tuesday complained to Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan against Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi over the sessions of GHMC council meetings. They handed over a memorandum to her. BJP floor leader in the GHMC G. Shankar Yadav said that the mayor did not follow the rules and regulations of the council meetings. Stating that a retired officer in the HMWS&SB got an extension in service and apprehending protests a plan was hatched by the ruling BRS to get the council meeting boycotted. They also said that Kukatpally zonal commissioner Mamatha also got promotions violating all the rules. BJP corporators urged the Governor to intervene in the matter for good governance in local bodies. Source.

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HC seeks govt reply on deletion of caste in school records

Telangana High Court. Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the state government, seeking its contentions in a PIL challenging the need for caste to be mentioned in school students’ records. The litigation, brought about by BHEL retired manager Sri Narayana Sambarapu, sought that the court declares the mention of caste in school records and important papers, like transfer certificates, illegal and arbitrary. In a letter, Sambarapu brought to the court’s notice that students were asked to mention their caste during admissions and the same, subsequently, figures on their records, “branding them with the caste permanently, whether they like it or not”. He submitted that disclosing one’s caste sometimes leads to “utter disadvantage”, besides constituting a privacy breach.…

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BJP failed to learn from Karnataka debacle: Gutha

Gutha Sukender Reddy criticized BJP leaders for failing to learn from their defeat in the Karnataka assembly elections. Gutha Sukender Reddy Nalgonda: Telangana State Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy criticized BJP leaders for failing to learn from their defeat in the Karnataka assembly elections and not changing their approach. In a media conference held at his camp office, Reddy said the downfall of the BJP began with their loss in Karnataka. He emphasized that political parties should remember that India is a secular country, and leaders should act according to the wishes of the people. Reddy specifically mentioned BJP state president Bandi Sanjay‘s provocative speeches during his “ektha yatra” in the State. Regarding the Congress party, Reddy mentioned that despite securing an absolute majority in the Karnataka…

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Karnataka defeat was on local issues’: TS BJP

BJP state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar.  HYDERABAD: The BJP in Telangana has put up a brave face in the aftermath of the party’s defeat in Karnataka, claiming that the results of the election in the neighbouring state will have no bearing on what happens in Telangana five to six months later when Telangana goes to polls to elect its 119 new MLAs. While this may be so, several party leaders have told Deccan Chronicle that they have “other problems that need urgent attention.” While Telangana BJP leaders unanimously agreed that the Karnataka results were the result of ‘local issues,’ the result will not be repeated in Telangana. In this scenario, the BJP appears to be banking on two critical issues: the need…

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KCR gives Rs 2.50 cr reward to chess grandmaster Praneet, Rs 50 lakh to Nandita

Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao meets with Praneeth Vuppala, who was elevated as chess grandmaster, and his parents at the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Monday. HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Monday announced a 2.50 crores reward for Telangana chess player Praneeth Vuppala who became India’s 82nd Grandmaster on Sunday. The CM also announced a 50 lakhs reward to 19-year-old chess champion, Veerlapalli Nandita. The CM expressed delight at 16year old Praneeth qualifying for the World Chess Federation Grandmaster status. The CM called Praneeth and his parents to the Secretariat on Monday and greeted the chess champion and congratulated his parents. The CM hoped Praneeth would reach greater heights and bring laurels and fame to Telangana state and India. The…

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VHP, Bajrang Dal take out yatras in Godavari districts

The Hanuman Shobhayamana Yatras organised by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal took out huge processions in Kakinada, Pithapuram, Gollaprolu, Annavaram, Tuni, Amalapuram, Rajamahendravaram and other places on Sunday. (Image Source: Facebook) KAKINADA: On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal took out huge processions in erstwhile East and West Godavari districts on Sunday. The Hanuman Shobhayamana Yatras had been organised at Kakinada, Pithapuram, Gollaprolu, Annavaram, Tuni, Amalapuram, Rajamahendravaram and other places. Processionists raised Jai Shri Ram and Jai Hanuman slogans. All the Hanuman temples in the two districts witnessed crowds of devotees, who performed special poojas to Lord Anjaneya with betel leaves and Sindhura. The devotees recited Hanuman Chalisa on the occasion. Source.

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