Telangana

    Langur posters is Karimnagar Municipal Corporation’s solution to tackle monkey menace

    Officials start distributing the posters to schools; arrangements also being made to catch monkeys and leave them in forest areas Karimnagar: Monkey trouble? Bring in the langur! The age-old myth that the common monkeys (rhesus macaque) are afraid of Indian Gray Langurs is being put to use by the Municipal Corporation of Karimnagar, which has struck upon the idea of distributing flex posters of langurs to all government schools. Corporation officials took this decision in the wake of monkey attacks on schools and several instances of the simians creating terror among students. It may be recalled that a Class 8 student got both his legs fractured after he fell off the first floor of a school building. While students were returning to their classrooms after lunch, a bunch of monkeys had rushed towards them. Frightened by the sudden move, the boy jumped off the first floor of the Dhangarwadi school. With…
    Telangana

    Ensure Rythu Bharosa only to cultivable lands, CM Revanth Reddy to Collectors

    Says gram panchayats, municipalities and revenue records should be verified and non-cultivable land details should be discussed in gram sabhas HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday directed District Collectors to ensure that Rythu Bharosa was extended only to cultivable lands and to avoid layout, nala convert lands, mining, godowns and lands acquired by government for different purposes from the assistance. Officials should identify non-cultivable lands and make a list of such lands in their limits. Gram panchayats, municipalities and revenue records should be verified and the non-cultivable land details should be discussed in the gram sabhas, he said during a meeting with Collectors here on Friday. “Irrespective of farmers cultivating the lands, Rythu Bharosa should be extended to all cultivable lands,” Revanth Reddy stressed. The Chief Minister also said that farm labourers who do not own lands would be eligible for assistance only under Indiramma Athmeeya Bharosa. He said 96 percent…
    Telangana

    Over 10 Telangana private engineering colleges score a nought in management quota admissions

    These colleges, located in rural areas of the State, also record poor admissions under convener quota; reflects decline in demand for engineering degrees. Hyderabad: In a concerning trend in the State engineering education, nearly 10 private colleges scored a nought under management quota admissions for the academic year 2024-25, reflecting a decline in demand for engineering degrees. All of these colleges are located in rural areas in the State. These private managements, which depend on the B-Category (management) seats admissions to generate revenue for the college, now face acute financial crisis as they also recorded about 10-15 admissions under the convener quota- far less to run the show. “Since running the college with 10-15 students per course is not viable, the management is expected to seek mobility of students. If they raise the request we will shift them to nearby colleges,” sources said. For the academic year 2024-25, the State has 175…
    Telangana

    KT Rama Rao meets KCR, briefs him on Formula-E case

    Meeting came a day after BRS working president’s seven-and-a-half-hour interrogation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao met party chief and his father K Chandrashekhar Rao at the latter’s Erravalli residence on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Friday evening. The meeting came a day after Rama Rao’s seven-and-a-half-hour interrogation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in the Formula-E race case. Sources indicate that the former Minister updated Chandrashekhar Rao on the details of the questioning, during which a team of four senior IPS officers posed 82 questions. He is said to have answered all queries patiently and assured his cooperation for further inquiries. Rama Rao also appraised the former Chief Minister about the legal options being pursued including status of petitions filed in the Telangana High Court and the Supreme Court in this regard. Chandrashekhar Rao is learnt to have asked the party leaders to be prepared to…
    Telangana

    Phone tapping case: Telangana High Court extends interim relief to Harish Rao

    The BRS MLA is ready to cooperate with the investigation and he would appear before police if required, says petitioner’s counsel Hyderabad: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Friday extended the interim order granted to BRS MLA T Harish Rao till January 28, in connection with the phone tapping case. In the interim order, the court has directed the Punjagutta Police not to arrest him. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel stated that Rao is ready to cooperate with the investigation and he would appear before the police if required by the police. The case, registered on December 1, accused Harish Rao of involvement in criminal conspiracy, extortion, breach of trust, criminal intimidation, and violations of the IT Act, 2008. The police department has filed its counter and the same is taken on record. The FIR stems from allegations made by Gadhagoni Chakradhar Goud, who claimed that Harish…
    National

    Railway Board initiates steps to finalise site for SCoR headquarters

    It has appointed an OSD for the proposed zone to oversee the upcoming infrastructure and ongoing activities related to its formation Visakhapatnam: The Railway Board has expedited its initiatives to decide on the site for the office of the general manager of the proposed South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) in Visakhapatnam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday for a roadshow and launch of multiple rail and other projects, virtually laid the foundation stone of this new railway zone. “Land parcels have been allocated at two different places in Visakhapatnam but we are yet to get clarity on the site for headquarters office for zone and staff quarters,” a railway official from the East Coast Railway Zone said. The Railway Board has already appointed an OSD for the proposed zone to oversee the upcoming infrastructure and ongoing activities related to its formation. The Indian Railways has 17 zones…
    National

    Naidu vows to ignite real estate boom in Andhra

    Directs Municipal Minister P Narayana to develop the best real estate policy in the country Guntur: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that the State should experience a real estate boom and earn the appreciation of players in the construction industry. Addressing a real estate conference here, the Chief Minister mentioned that he had directed Municipal Minister P Narayana to develop the best real estate policy in the country. “I told Narayana one thing. There should be a boom in the construction sector in the State, and no one should face any obstacles. If necessary, study the entire country and bring the best policy to ensure that real estate players appreciate it,” he said. According to the CM, if anyone is to adopt the best real estate policy in the country, Andhra Pradesh should be the destination. Further, he promised that if any other State implements a better…
    National

    Telangana seeks information on AP’s Godavari-Banakacherla link project

    The project is estimated to cost over Rs 80,000 crore; aims to divert water from Godavari to Rayalaseema region in Krishna basin Hyderabad: The State government has written to the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) requesting detailed information about the Godavari-Banakacherla link project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government. The project, estimated to cost over Rs 80,000 crore, aims to divert water from Godavari to Rayalaseema region in Krishna basin. State ENC General G Anil Kumar urged GRMB Chairman to provide information on the project, which is intended to address drinking water and irrigation needs in Rayalaseema and the coastal districts of Nellore and Prakasam. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has also approached both the GRMB and the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) for information on the project. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been actively pursuing the project and has reportedly obtained an in-principal nod from the Centre for its…
    National

    TTD chairman retorts to Pawan’s remarks, says ‘apology will not bring dead alive’

    An inquiry is on to find out how it happened and who was at fault, action will be taken against those found guilty, says BR Naidu Tirupati: In a comment that is likely to embarrass the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) chairman BR Naidu said on Friday that an apology for the recent stampede at Tirupati will not bring the dead alive. He was reacting to Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan‘s advise to him to apologise for the January 8 stampede which claimed the lives of six devotees and left several wounded during the distribution of special darshan tickets for Tirumala temple. “There is no problem in apologising. But an apology doesn’t make the dead alive. There is no need to respond if someone says something,” Naidu told the media when his reaction was sought on Pawan Kalyan’s suggestion. The TTD chairman also stated that though TTD board members were…
    National

    Andhra Pradesh inks pact with Infosys for skill census programme

    IT Minister nara Lokesh says the tech major agreed to offer a digital platform utilising generative Artificial Intelligence to pre-validate candidates’ skills Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday said that Infosys has partnered with the State government to provide technical support for its skills census programme. The Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation (APSDC) signed an agreement with Infosys in the presence of Lokesh, said a TDP release. The primary objective of the skill census is to identify talent in youth and extend the necessary training before providing them with better employment opportunities. “Delighted to announce that Infosys has partnered with us to provide technical support for the prestigious Skill Census program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, enhancing its effectiveness,” said Lokesh in a post on X. The IT Minister said the tech major agreed to offer a digital platform utilising generative Artificial Intelligence to pre-validate candidates’ skills. Infosys will connect students to…

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      Gold prices drop Rs 1,300 to Rs 81,100 per 10 Grams in Delhi

      On Thursday, the precious metal with 99.9% purity remained steady at its all-time high of Rs 82,400 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver faced selling pressure, falling below the Rs 95,000 mark with a decline of Rs 4,600, bringing its price down to Rs 94,900 per kg, down from Rs 99,500 per kg at the previous close. New Delhi: Gold prices retreated from record high in the national capital on Monday, declining Rs 1,300 to Rs 81,100 per 10 grams following fresh selling by stockists and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had traded flat at Rs 82,400 per 10 grams — its all-time high — on Thursday. Silver also remained under…

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      Zomato Hyderabad warehouse raid uncovers ‘future packing date’ on Mushrooms, CEO responds

      The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) team found 90 packets of button mushrooms with incorrect packaging dates at Zomato’s B2B division, Hyperpure. On the social media platform X, CEO Deepinder Goyal clarified that the warehouse team had already flagged these mushrooms and rejected them during quality control (QC) checks. New Delhi: After a food safety regulator’s raid at Zomato’s Hyperpure warehouse in Hyderabad allegedly found 90 packets of button mushrooms labelled with a “future packing date”, the company’s CEO Deepinder Goyal on Monday said it was due to a “manual typing error on the vendor’s side”. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) team had identified 90 packets of such button mushrooms with incorrect packaging dates.…

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      Trump rakes up 2020 poll issue, triggers fear he may not accept result if loses

      Over 75 million Americans have already cast their votes, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab that tracks early and mail-in voting Washington: The United States will on Tuesday witness one of the tightest presidential elections in decades with Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic leader Kamala Harris making last ditch efforts to sway the remaining undecided voters in key battleground States. As the countdown for the election day began, Trump raked up the bitter memories of the 2020 election and said he “shouldn’t have left” the White House, triggering apprehensions that he may not accept the outcome of the November 5 voting if he loses the race to Harris. More than 75 million Americans have already cast their votes as of Sunday, according to the University…

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      Watch: Khalistani extremists attack Hindu devotees at temple in Canada

      Incident prompts widespread condemnation from various political leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who also spoken out against the attack Ottawa: A protest by Khalistani extremists near the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton escalated into violence, with attendees of the temple reportedly attacked. The incident has prompted widespread condemnation from various political leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has also spoken out against the attack. Despite the lack of arrests in connection with Brampton’s Hindu Sabha temple violence, Peel Police maintained a visible presence, with dozens of officers stationed outside the temple on Sunday noon. Trudeau wrote, “The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. Thank…

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      US elections: Trump ‘clearly better choice’ over Harris, says Nikki Haley

      Urges undecided voters to look at both candidates’ policy proposals, which she said clearly show Trump as the better option Washington: Former US president Donald Trump is ‘clearly the better choice,’ as compared to his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris, former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said. Haley urged undecided voters to look at both candidates’ policy proposals, which she said clearly show Trump as the better option in a Wall Street Journal op-ed published two days before Election Day. “I don’t agree with Trump 100 per cent of the time. But I do agree with him most of the time, and I disagree with Harris nearly all the time. That makes this an easy call. Here are the facts most relevant to…

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      Canadian PM Trudeau condemns violence at Brampton Hindu temple

      Says every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely Ottawa: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton by alleged Khalistani extremists and said that every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. On Sunday, Peel Regional Police said that a protest occurred at a Hindu temple in Brampton and unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show demonstrators holding banners in support of Khalistan, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported. The videos appear to show fist fights and people striking each other with poles on what appears to be the grounds surrounding the Hindu Sabha Mandir temple, the report added. Taking to X, Trudeau thanked the local authorities for the swift response to…

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      Maharashtra polls: Election Commission orders govt to transfer DGP

      Directs the Maharashtra Chief Secretary to hand over Rashmi Shukla’s charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre New Delhi: Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Election Commission on Monday directed the State government to transfer DGP Rashmi Shukla with immediate effect following complaints from political parties, including the Congress, sources said. The poll body directed the Maharashtra Chief Secretary to hand over Shukla’s charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre. The Chief Secretary was also directed to send a panel of three IPS officers by Tuesday afternoon for appointment as DGP, the sources said. Maharashtra goes to polls on November 20. During a recent review meeting, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar warned officials to not only be impartial and…

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      Death toll in Uttarakhand bus accident rises to 36; CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

      Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the next of those killed in the accident and a financial assistance of Rs one lakh for the injured Dehradun: A privately operated bus fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora district on Monday, killing at least 36 of the about 60 people on board and injuring 24. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the next of those killed in the accident and a financial assistance of Rs one lakh for the injured, according to an official statement. Officials said the chief minister is on his way to the accident spot. Four of the injured are serious out of which…

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      SC relaxes Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan’s bail rider, says no need to report to UP police

      A bench of Justices P S Narasimhan and Sandeep Mehta relaxed the condition imposed by the top court on Kappan at the time of his bail in September, 2022. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday relaxed the bail condition imposed on Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan of reporting to a Uttar Pradesh police station every week in a UAPA case against him. A bench of Justices P S Narasimhan and Sandeep Mehta relaxed the condition imposed by the top court on Kappan at the time of his bail in September, 2022. “The order dated September 9, 2022, is modified and it shall not be necessary for the petitioner to report to the local police station. The other prayers made in the…

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      PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Uttarakhand bus mishap; Centre announces ex-gratia

      Meanwhile, the death toll in the Almora bus accident has climbed to 36 from the 23 announced initially. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the bus accident victims, who lost their lives in a tragic road mishap in Almora, Uttarakhand on Monday. PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the 36 deceased in the mishap from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. An amount of Rs 50,000 will be given to those injured in the mishap. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami has also announced monetary compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the kin of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to those injured in the tragic accident.…

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