HYDERABAD

BJP’s friends approached me, confirms MLC Kavitha

Hyderabad: In a fresh twist to the Poachgate scandal, MLC K Kavitha on Friday confirmed that she was approached by some friends and friendly organisations linked to the BJP, asking her to join their party. They conspired to pull off an ‘Eknath Shinde’ model coup in Telangana, but she rejected their offer. “I am not going to name anyone. But there have been proposals that were brought to me with friends and friendly organisations linked to the BJP asking me to join the party and the proposed model called ‘Shinde model’,” Kavitha said responding to a query from the media over reports suggesting that she was approached by BJP inviting her into the party. Further, the MLC said the people of Telangana will not betray their…

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Telangana: Protesting High Court Bar association to submit representation to CJI

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court Bar Association continued its strike on Friday protesting the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendations to transfer Justice A Abhishek Reddy to Patna. The Bar Association has also decided to submit a representation to Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud appealing for withdrawal of the collegium’s recommendations to transfer Justice Abhishek Reddy. The representation would also be submitted to union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and union Secretaries, said Association president V Raghunath. Meanwhile, in addition to the advocates in the High Court, those in all the District Courts, had also boycotted their duties as part of the indefinite strike. After meeting the Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Saturday, the Association is likely to meet on Monday and review the call on continuing the indefinite…

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Remarkable turnaround in Hyderabad realty

Hyderabad: Various policies of the State government, apart from aiding in the overall development of the State, have led to a remarkable turnaround in Hyderabad’s real estate growth over the last few years. Hyderabad is one of the most sought-after office destinations in the country with over 104 million sq ft of office stock as of September 2022. The rapid growth of the office sector further triggered the need for residential developments, with the city’s inventory crossing 3.3 lakh apartment units as of September 2022, said commercial real estate services player CBRE in its latest report, ‘Telangana-the land of rising investments’. The report highlights the Telangana government’s policies that have impacted real estate in Telangana and the trends across all real estate segments in…

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KTR urges tech companies to expand their operations to tier-2 cities

Hyderabad: The State government has invested heavily in plug and play infrastructure in tier-2 cities such as Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda and Adilabad, and the companies should expand their operations to the tier-2 cities, said IT and MA&UD Minister, KT Rama Rao. Speaking at the inauguration of the new office space of L&T Infotech at L&T Metro Building in Hitec City here on Friday, the Minister said, “not all functions need to be done from here i.e., Hyderabad. There is plenty of work that can be pushed to tier-2 cities. The boys and girls from smaller towns have more fire in their belly. They don’t want to move to Bengaluru or Hyderabad or any other big metros unless there is a compulsive need,” he said.…

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Protests erupt over BJP MP’s derogatory remarks against CM KCR, MLC Kavitha

Hyderabad: Protests erupted across the State over the derogatory remarks by Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind that Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was “trading his daughter” after the latter (KCR) stated that the BJP was pressurising Kavitha to join their party. The TRS (now BRS) cadre and civil organisations condemned the demeaning statements and demanded for an unconditional apology. Several women leaders from TRS (BRS) including Women and Child Development Minister Satyavathi Rathod reacted sharply against the Nizamabad Parliament member for stooping to new low with political antics, despite holding a responsible position. The party women leaders warned Arvind to refrain from making such disrespectful allegations against the Chief Minister and apologise for his remarks, failing which he must get ready to face the consequences.…

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Telangana gets first domestically built luxury electric SUV from Volvo

Hyderabad: At Volvo Hyderabad-Krishna Exclusive, the first XC40 Recharge fully electric SUV by Volvo was delivered. Srikanth Reddy Guddapalli received the keys from Femina Miss India Andhra Pradesh-2022 Likhita Yalamanchilli and choreographer Jani Master. Delivery of the fully electric Volvo Car India XC40 Recharge has started in the nation. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the country’s first locally built luxury electric SUV, and it is being put together at the company’s factory in Bengaluru, Karnataka. According to a press release, Volvo’s first electric SUV, the XC40 Recharge, which retails for Rs 55.90 lakh ex-showroom, received an enormous response from luxury automobile customers in India. It also offers an incredible range of more than 400 miles on a single charge. source

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First private rocket made by T-Hub incubated company, zooms into space

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based space vehicle builder in the private sector, Skyroot Aerospace has got its name etched in the space history by launching India’s first private rocket- Vikram-S- from ISRO’s launch pad at Sathish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. “We made history today by launching India’s first private rocket. It is a symbol of new India, and just the Prarambh of a great future,” said Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-Founder Skyroot Aerospace. Naga Bharat Daka is the other founder of the company. “This project gives us immense pleasure and pride in becoming the first private rocket builder to launch a private rocket in the Indian space sector. We will be able to contribute to the development of Indian space under the leadership of ISRO,” said…

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Telangana schemes implemented in different names across India: Niranjan Reddy

Wanaparthy: Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy said Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision and commitment to complete all pending irrigation projects and distribution of free fish seedlings had aided in employment and livelihood opportunities for the fishermen’s community in the State. In the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, fishermen were neglected, forcing many to migrate to other places for a livelihood. However after the formation of Telangana, the Chief Minister had envisioned Mission Kakatiya and filled up all water tanks in the State, Niranjan Reddy said after releasing fish seedlings in Ranga Samudram at Srirangapur mandal here on Thursday. Pointing out that Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, 24 hour free power supply and provision of sufficient water had instilled new confidence among farmers in the State, he said Telangana’s welfare…

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Telangana govt issues order for distribution of health kits to girl students

Hyderabad: The State government has accorded administrative sanction for an amount of Rs 69.52 crore towards procurement and distribution of Adolescent Health Kits to girl students studying in classes 8 to Intermediate 2nd year, in government schools and government colleges. As per this, a total of 33 lakh sanitary health and hygiene kits would be provided to the girl students by the government. This measure would benefit around 11 lakh girl students of classes 8 to Intermediate 2 year. For the six months left this financial year, a total of 11 lakh kits comprising a zipper bag, sanitary napkins (6 packs) and a water bottle are to be procured for distribution among girl students. The next year i.e., 2023-24 will have 22 lakh…

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Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma appeal rejected in US court

Hyderabad City-based Natco Pharma said that the Appeals Court in the US has rejected its marketing partner Alvogen’s appeal on Ibrutinib tablets. These are proposed generic equivalents to Imbruvica tablets made Pharmacyclics LLC. It is indicated in the treatment of cancer. Natco and its co-development and marketing partner Alvogen Pine Brook are assessing their option on the way forward, Natco informed the stock exchanges. Natco and Alvogen filed an abbreviated new drug application for the generic version of the product in 2018. Source.

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