POLITICS
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May- 2025 -22 May
Basavaraju: BTech degree holder who ‘engineered’ major Naxal attacks on security forces
Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Basavaraju, who carried a reward of Rs 1 crore on his head in Chhattisgarh, had been associated with the banned movement since 1970s and was elevated to the top post in CPI (Maoist) seven years ago Raipur: Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, the powerful general secretary of CPI (Maoist) killed in an encounter along with 26 others on Wednesday, had masterminded several major attacks on security forces in Chhattisgarh and his death is a big blow to the armed movement, said officials. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Basavaraju, who carried a reward of Rs 1 crore on his head in Chhattisgarh, had been associated with the banned movement since 1970s and was elevated to the top post in…
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22 May
Karnataka govt hands over Kumki elephants to Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stressed the need for cooperation and coordination between states in mitigating human-elephant conflicts that are increasing, as Karnataka handed over six Kumki (trained) elephants to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stressed the need for cooperation and coordination between states in mitigating human-elephant conflicts that are increasing, as Karnataka handed over six Kumki (trained) elephants to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Four elephants were handed over by the Karnataka government to Andhra Pradesh at an event here that was attended by that state’s Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. According to officials, the Kumki elephants will be used to control herds of rogue elephants in Andhra Pradesh, entering farmlands, ransacking fields and attacking people. Elephants given…
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20 May
Farmer repairing faulty transformer electrocuted in Telangana’s Jagtial
Victim Yedla Rajendra Reddy’s wife alleges that he climbed up the transformer after Electricity Department staff assured him that power supply was disconnected Jagtial: A 42-year-old farmer, Yedla Rajendra Reddy, was electrocuted while attending to a transformer repair work in Nancharla of Pegadapalli mandal on Monday. According to local residents, Rajendra Reddy along with other farmers and Electricity Department staff were engaged in the repair work of the electric transformer. However, Rajendra Reddy accidentally came into contact with a live electric wire and died on the spot. Based on her complaint, the Pegadapalli police registered the case and began investigation.
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20 May
Man, woman get 5-year rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder woman in Adilabad
Borra Vijay Kumar and Shaik Meenaz were sentenced for trying to murder Narsamma of the village for refusing to pay wages under the Employment Guarantee Act on April 20 in 2024 Adilabad: A court in Adilabad on Monday sentenced two persons to five years rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 1,000 each for attempting to murder a woman from Borigaon village in Ichoda mandal for wages under employment guarantee scheme a year back. District court principal judge K Prabhakar Rao pronounced the verdict, awarding the term and fine against Borra Vijay Kumar and Shaik Meenaz for trying to murder Narsamma of the village for refusing to pay wages under the Employment Guarantee Act on April 20 in 2024. Narsamma managed to survive…
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20 May
Illegal tapping of power turns into death trap for wildlife in Telangana’s Adilabad
The latest instance of poaching of a tiger using an electric snare being a classic example3 Adilabad: Illegal tapping of power is turning into a major concern and threat to wildlife in the district, with the latest instance of poaching of a tiger using an electric snare being a classic example. Officials said 75 humans were killed when they accidentally touched electrified fences laid by wildlife hunters in erstwhile Adilabad district the last 5 years. Similarly, at least 5 tigers were electrocuted from 2014 to 2025, while scores of herbivores lost lives after coming into contact with live wire snares set up by poachers in this region. Wildlife hunters used to set iron snares to kill herbivores and carnivores till a…
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20 May
Impressed Collector meets wonder toddler Rudransh, heaps praises on his achievements
Speaking on the occasion, the Collector called upon the people of all ages to draw inspiration from Rudranash to keep themselves fit Sangareddy: District Collector Valluru Kranthi appreciated toddler Palvatla Rudransh Reddy, who broke several records after walking several long distances at two years and two months of age. After seeing the news articles published in Telangana Today, Kranthi invited him to her office on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector called upon the people of all ages to draw inspiration from Rudranash to keep themselves fit. She underlined the importance of running and walking every day, which would eventually keep people away from diseases. His parents, Apurva, Satyanarayana Reddy and maternal grandfather Narendar Reddy, who has been training Rudransh,…
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20 May
Rs 9,000 crore of traffic fines unpaid in 2024: report
CARS24 Challan Report says traffic departments from across various States in the country issued traffic fines worth Rs 12, 000 crore, of which Rs 9, 000 crore remain unpaid Hyderabad: In the year 2024, traffic departments from across various States in the country issued traffic fines worth Rs 12, 000 crore, of which Rs 9, 000 crore remain unpaid, a new report titled Challan Report by CARS24, on Monday said. “Over 8 crore challans were issued last year, for nearly one for every second vehicle on the road. Despite strict regulations, enforcement lags behind, and non-compliance continues to thrive. The data indicates that the system has penalties that only exist on paper, but deterrence remains weak,” the Challan Report said. “Every…
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20 May
Four held for smuggling ganja in Nirmal
Police seized 1.20 kilograms of ganja, an auto-rickshaw, a scooter and three mobile phones from the arrested four persons Nirmal: Four persons were arrested for allegedly smuggling banned ganja procured from Maharashtra, here on Monday. Police seized 1.20 kilograms of ganja, an auto-rickshaw, a scooter and three mobile phones from their possession. Police said that Kashap Sai Prasad, an auto-rickshaw driver, Putta Shiva Kumar, Shaik Muktar from Nirmal and Uppu Raj Kumar of Nizmabad district were apprehended while committing the offence in the town, following a tip-off. Meanwhile, SP Dr Janaki Sharmila commended Nirmal town Inspector Praveen Kumar, Sub-Inspector Naresh, constables Vinay and Avinash for nabbing the four by showing spontaneity.
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20 May
Farmers continue to wait for promised Rs 500 paddy bonus in Karimnagar
The farmers are going through what seems an endless wait for the Rs 500 per quintal bonus KARIMNAGAR: Paddy farmers, who finally managed to sell their crop after facing severe hardships at paddy purchasing centres, are now facing their next dilemma, on when the State government will pay them the promised Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine variety paddy. In the wake of the recent unseasonal rains, farmers were in trouble trying to protect their crop. Even after managing to harvest it, there have been several instances of paddy being soaked in rainwater in many procurement centres. However, after procurement, too, their woes are not over. They are now going through what seems an endless wait for the Rs 500…
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20 May
Telangana: Revanth Reddy unveils Nallamala Declaration, promises works worth Rs 12,600 crore
The Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam scheme launched at Macharam village promises upliftment of tribals and development of Nallamala region over next five years Nagarkurnool: After releasing Farmers Declaration, BC Declaration and numerous others during the Assembly elections, the Congress has now unveiled ‘Nallamala Declaration’ with promises to spend Rs 12,600 crore for upliftment of tribals and development of Nallamala region over next five years. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other Ministers launched the Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam scheme at Macharam village in Amrabad mandal on Monday. The scheme, covering 44.5 acres of RoFR land and benefiting 27 tribal farmers, focuses on land development, off-grid solar pump irrigation, and horticulture with…
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