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    Crimes against women increased under Congress rule in Telangana, says Bandi Sanjay

    Instead of empowering women, the government is demolishing homes, targeting vegetable vendors and forcing pregnant women onto the streets, says Karimnagar MP Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay alleged that there was a sharp increase in crimes against women under the Congress rule in Telangana. Responding to the claim made by Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate that the Telangana government was giving Rs 2,500 per month to 90 lakh women, the Karimnagar MP said the Congress leaders were making false claims that their government in Telangana implemented promises made to women. “Telangana women didn’t get even Re 1 from Congress govt. Instead of empowering women, they are crushing them – demolishing homes, targeting vegetable vendors, and forcing pregnant women onto the streets. This isn’t governance – it’s organised cruelty against women,” Sanjay posted on X. Under Congress’ one-year rule in Telangana, rape cases skyrocketed by 28.94 per cent, he alleged. “Women’s…
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    Telangana in-service government doctors struggle for PG seats in NEET counselling

    Doctors born and brought-up in Telangana, who have been employed on adhoc and even permanent basis as Medical Officers in remotest of PHCs, are not getting preference in the PG-NEET counselling process, in-service doctors said Hyderabad: In-service government doctors who have been discharging their duties as Medical Officers in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) at far-off tribal areas of Telangana State have been left high and dry by the State government, as they struggle to get PG medical seats in Telangana during the ongoing PG-NEET counselling. With the Health Varsity on Wednesday issuing notification for a fresh round NEET-PG 2024 counselling, following revision of new cut-off marks, in-service doctors in Telangana, who have already qualified in NEET-PG with good percentile but are not getting PG medical seat due to no reservation/preference, have urged the State government to consider their plight. “I have been working as a government doctor in district PHCs for…
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    KNRUHS invites NEET-PG 2024 qualified candidates for PG medical admissions

    Notification has been issued for online registration to determine State merit position for web based counseling for admission into Competent Authority Quota seats Hyderabad: Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) on Wednesday in a notification has called for online registration from NEET-PG-2024 qualified candidates who have become eligible after revision of NEET-PG-2024 cut-off score for admission into PG medical courses for the academic year 202425 under Competent Authority Quota in affiliated. Notification has been issued for online registration to determine State merit position for web based counseling for admission into Competent Authority Quota seats. Updated provisional merit list will be notified after scrutiny of all certificates uploaded at the time of online registration, the notification said. Candidates can register online and upload scanned certificates on website https://tspgmed.tsche.in from 5 pm on Wednesday, January 8 to 6 pm on January 11, 2025. Provisional final merit position of the applied candidates…
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    Attack on BJP office: Kishan Reddy urges Governor to seek report from Telangana government

    The action of Youth Congress activists created a law and order problem in the State capital, says the Union Minister Hyderabad: Union Coal Minister and BJP State president G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday urged Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to seek a report from the Telangana government about the attack carried out by the Youth Congress functionaries on the State BJP office on Tuesday. In a letter addressed to the Governor, Kishan Reddy said the action of the Youth Congress activists had created a law and order problem in the State capital and urged him to direct the government to take measures to improve the atmosphere in the State. In the attack several senior BJP leaders were injured and that an atmosphere of lawlessness prevailed in the State, he said. What was baffling was the fact that the attack happened when the police were there and they remained mute spectator for a…
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    Beer price row: Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao admits Rs 658.95 cr dues to UB Group

    Accuses UB of halting supplies, pressuring State government to approve 33.1% price hike, citing rising input costs Hyderabad: Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao admitted that the Telangana government owes Rs 658.95 crore to United Breweries (UB) Limited, a leading beer supplier. He accused UB of halting supplies and pressuring the government to approve a 33.1 per cent price hike, citing rising input costs. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, the Minister clarified that between December 2023 and January 2025, Rs 1,130.99 crore in dues were cleared. The remaining amount will be settled as per existing arrangements. However, he criticised UB’s tactics, stating the issue is under examination of a committee led by a retired High Court judge. “UB is trying to burden consumers with prices soaring to Rs 200-220 per bottle from the current Rs 150. We won’t succumb to such pressure,” he said. He said beer price in Telangana is…
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    Andhra Pradesh: Intermediate Board scarps first year exams to reduce pressure on students

    Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate has taken a crucial decision to scrap board exams for intermediate first year to reduce pressure on students Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Board sprang a surprise by annoncing that it was dispensing with the conduct of board examinations for the intermediate first year students. This was aimed at reducing the academic pressure and stress among the students, This announcement was made by the board secretary Krithika Shukla on Tuesday. She announced that henceforth, only second year examinations would be conducted. The board would also collect suggestions from parents and academicians. The board would also be introducing the NCERT text books from next year. This move would halp the students take exams like the NEET and JEE.
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    PM Modi to launch projects over Rs 2 lakh crore in Vizag today

    The Prime Minister, who will be arriving on his first visit to Andhra Pradesh after the TDP-led NDA formed the government in the state, will conduct a roadshow and address a public meeting, where he will virtually launch several major projects aimed at driving sustainable growth and infrastructure development Visakhapatnam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundations for projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore here on Wednesday evening. The Prime Minister, who will be arriving on his first visit to Andhra Pradesh after the TDP-led NDA formed the government in the state, will conduct a roadshow and address a public meeting, where he will virtually launch several major projects aimed at driving sustainable growth and infrastructure development, with a particular focus on North Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will accompany the Prime Minister during the roadshow and for the public meeting. After arrival at INS Dega at 4.15…
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    CWC seeks detailed info on Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari-Banakacharla linkage project

    Proposed project aims at diverting 2 TMC of water from Godavari river at Polavaram project Hyderabad: The Central Water Commission (CWC) on Wednesday requested for detailed information regarding the proposed Godavari-Banakacharla linkage project announced by Andhra Pradesh. The CWC’s letter, sent to the river management boards of the Godavari and Krishna, as well as the Polavaram Project Authority, has brought to the fore key issues involving Godavari water sharing. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 85,000 crore, aims at diverting 2 TMC of water from the Godavari river at the Polavaram project. This water is intended to address both drinking water and irrigation needs in the Rayalaseema region and the coastal districts of Nellore and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh. While AP views the project as a crucial step in improving irrigation facilities and water distribution, it has sparked apprehensions among Telangana and other riparian States. They fear that the diversion of water from the Godavari basin could potentially…
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    India aiming to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, says Prime Minister Modi

    Says as part of “Swarnandhra Pradesh”, by 2047, Andhra Pradesh is aiming to become approximately a USD 2.5 trillion economy Visakhapatnam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said as part of National Green Hydrogen Mission, the country is aiming to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. After virtually laying the foundation stone and launching projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore here, Modi said two green hydrogen hubs will be set up in the country out of which one will come up here. “The country launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission in 2023. Our aim is to make 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen production (annually) by 2030. As a first step, two green hydrogen hubs will be set up, out of which one is in Visakhapatnam,” he said. He further said as part of “Swarnandhra Pradesh”, by 2047, Andhra Pradesh is aiming to become approximately a…
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    6 dead in stampede during Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam token distribution at Tirupati

    Several injured; TTD chairman says DSP opened gates and immediately everybody pushed ahead, which led to the stampede Tirupati: At least six devotees died and dozens were injured in a stampede here on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills, said an official. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman BR Naidu said one body has been identified. “A DSP opened the gates… and immediately everybody pushing ahead led to this stampede and reports are emerging that six persons died,” Naidu told a vernacular news channel. Hundreds of devotees turned up from across the country for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam commencing from January 10. “A few devotees dying in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati while trying for Vaikuna Dwara Darsanam has grieved me intensely,” said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in a post on X. According…

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