POLITICS
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Oct- 2025 -2 October
Telangana State Tourism Department awards IHM Shri Shakti the Tourism Excellence Award 2025
IHM Shri Shakti was awarded the Tourism Excellence Award 2025 in the hospitality institution (private) category by the Telangana State Tourism Department. The award was presented by Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, recognizing the institute’s contribution to hospitality education and tourism promotion Hyderabad: The Institute of Hotel Management Shri Shakti was honored with the Tourism Excellence Award 2025 in the hospitality institution (private) category by the Telangana State Tourism Department. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao presented the award during an event held here on Saturday. The award recognizes the institute’s role in hospitality education, industry-oriented curriculum, and contribution to tourism promotion in Telangana, a press release said. The IHM Shri Shakti management said, “The award shows our commitment to keeping our…
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2 October
Ramraj Cotton opens new showroom in Choutuppal, expands reach
Ramraj Cotton has launched a new showroom in Choutuppal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, with a special focus on its newly introduced anti-bacterial dhotis. The company also continues to expand its presence across southern states and globally through online sales and exports Hyderabad: Ramraj Cotton has opened its new showroom at SVT Arcade, near Santhosh Traders in Choutuppal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. The chief guest at the event was MLA Komati Reddy Rajgopal Reddy. The showroom was inaugurated by Patel Ramesh Reddy, and the lamp was lit by Veda Vidyanandagiri Swamiji. The first purchases were made by M Venkaiah Naidu and Jayapradha. Ramraj Cotton Founder and Chairman, K R Nagarajan, welcomed the gathering. The company also launched a new range of anti-bacterial dhotis to…
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2 October
Khammam police burn 200 kg of ganja seized in multiple cases
In a major anti-narcotics move, Khammam police destroyed 200 kg of ganja seized in 18 cases across multiple police stations. The contraband was incinerated at a designated facility in Tallada under official supervision. Khammam: Ganja seized in various cases under Khammam police commissionerate limits was burnt on Saturday at Tallada in the district.A total of 200 kg of ganja was destroyed at AWM Consultancy Limited facility at Gopalpet under Tallada police station limits. The ganja was seized in 18 cases in Khammam One-town, Two-town, Three-town, Khammam rural, Kusumanchi, VM Banjar and Karepalli police stations. Task Force ACP Satyanarayana, CCRB CI Swamy and others were in attendance during the disposal process.
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2 October
ACB nabs Technical Assistant in cow shed bill bribe in Mancherial
A technical assistant from the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department was arrested by the ACB in Mancherial for allegedly accepting a Rs.10,000 bribe to clear a cow shed construction bill. Mancherial: A technical assistant of the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 from an applicant at Kannepalli mandal centre on Saturday. ACB DSP Madhu said the official, Banu Durga Prasad, was caught red-handed in a trap while taking the bribe to sanction a bill for the construction of a cow shed at Lingapur village. The complainant had approached the ACB after being harassed by the assistant, who demanded money and deliberately delayed recording the measurements of the completed work.…
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2 October
KCR pays tribute to Konda Laxman Bapuji on birth anniversary
BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao paid a heartfelt tribute to freedom fighter and Telangana movement icon Konda Laxman Bapuji on his birth anniversary. Hailing him as a true Gandhian and pioneer of Telangana’s self-respect, KCR recalled their personal bond and highlighted the BRS government’s efforts to honour Bapuji’s legacy. Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Saturday remembered freedom fighter and Telangana movement leader Konda Laxman Bapuji on his birth anniversary, describing his inspiration and sacrifices for the statehood cause as unforgettable. In a statement, he hailed Bapuji as a true Gandhian and the first-generation crusader for Telangana’s self-respect. He paid rich tributes, recalling the deep personal bond he shared with the veteran leader. Emphasizing the need to preserve Bapuji’s legacy for…
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2 October
Telangana Speaker to hear turncoat MLAs in disqualification case from Monday
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will begin hearings on disqualification petitions against MLAs who defected from the BRS. The hearings, scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, will include cross-examination of both petitioners and respondents. MLAs T. Prakash Goud, Kale Yadaiah, Gudem Mahipal Reddy, and Bandla Krishnamohan Reddy are expected to appear. Hyderabad: Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will hear the versions of the turncoat MLAs, who shifted loyalty from the BRS, on Monday and Wednesday. With the Speaker initiating action on the disqualification petitions, both the petitioners and turncoat MLAs have been summoned for hearing on the petition. The hearing is expected to be conducted in four sessions beginning from 11 am to 4 pm on Monday. As part of the initiative, there would be…
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2 October
Video: Stranded without food or power, Thogarpally locals rescued after two-day ordeal
Heavy inflows into an overflowing lake left several residents of Thogarpally village in Kondapur mandal stranded for two days, with no access to food, power, or safe roads. Responding to their appeals, officials arranged a boat to ferry 45 villagers to temporary shelters. Sangareddy: Several residents of Thogarpally in Kondapur mandal were stranded on the other side of an overflowing lake for the last two days, unable to cross over due to heavy inflows. With the lake continuing to swell, villagers were cut off until Saturday, facing severe hardships. Power supply was disrupted and they could not access groceries, as the kacha road downstream was impassable. Responding to their pleas, officials arranged a boat to help the stranded villagers cross the…
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2 October
Harish Rao launches ‘Congress Baaki Card’, labels Revanth Reddy a ‘Cutting Master’
BRS MLA T. Harish Rao launched the ‘Congress Baaki Card’ campaign, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of cutting down welfare schemes and failing to deliver on pre-election promises. He likened Congress’s guarantee cards to “gossip cards” and criticised national leaders for not holding the CM accountable. Hyderabad: Likening the Congress’s pre-poll pledges to worthless “bond papers,” BRS senior leader and MLA, T. Harish Rao on Saturday labelled Revanth Reddy not a “Chief Minister” but a “cutting master.” Speaking after the launch of the ‘Congress Baaki Card’, he accused the Chief Minister of indulging either in ribbon-cutting or slashing the benefits extended to people under the BRS-initiated welfare schemes. “The state wanted at least a 10-day Assembly session, but they spent one day ranting about Kaleshwaram…
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2 October
Toddler dies after falling into vessel of boiled milk at Andhra school
A 16-month-old girl died in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, after falling into a vessel of boiled milk at a Gurukul school. Despite treatment at local and private hospitals, she succumbed to severe burns. Police have registered a case under Section 194 BNS. Korrapadu (Andhra Pradesh): A 16-month-old girl died after accidentally falling into a vessel of boiled milk at a Gurukul school in Korrapadu village of Anantapur district, said police on Sunday. The incident occurred on September 20 when the child, while chasing a cat, accidentally slipped into the vessel in the school kitchen. “A 16-month-old girl succumbed to burn injuries on September 23 after she accidentally fell into a bowl of boiled milk at a Gurukul school,” Ananthapur Rural Deputy Superintendent…
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2 October
Karur stampede: TN Police book TVK Karur secretary
The TN Police have booked TVK Karur West district secretary V.P. Mathiyazhagan after a stampede during a political rally for actor Vijay in Karur, resulting in 39 deaths and 83 injuries Karur: The Karur Town police have registered a case against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) Karur West district secretary V.P. Mathiyazhagan in connection with the stampede at party president and actor Vijay’s rally in Velysamupuram that left 39 people dead and 83 others injured. The incident occurred on Saturday. Police said the case was filed under four sections of the Indian Penal Code for alleged violation of safety norms and failure to ensure proper crowd control during the campaign meeting. Officials clarified that, so far, Mathiyazhagan alone has been named…
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