POLITICS
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May- 2025 -12 May
Telangana students in northern states rush home amid India-Pakistan conflict
So far, a total of 86 individuals, mostly students pursuing higher education in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan, have reached the Telangana Bhavan in Delhi Hyderabad: As tensions between India and Pakistan persist, Telangana residents residing in northern States bordering Pakistan are rushing to return to their hometowns. So far, a total of 126 individuals, mostly students pursuing higher education in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan, have reached the Telangana Bhavan in Delhi. On Saturday night, 91 individuals, including 50 students pursuing education at National Institute of Technology – Srinagar reached the Telangana Bhavan. Among those who arrived at Delhi, 57 individuals have already been facilitated with transport and safely left for their respective hometowns in Telangana. Anticipating further arrivals, Resident Commissioner Dr. Gaurav Uppal reviewed the preparedness and ongoing arrangements at Telangana Bhavan…
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12 May
One killed, one injured as car rams into stationary lorry in Adilabad
Kotturvar Venkatesh, an employee of an insurance company from Nirmal town, received grievous injuries when the car dashed against the lorry parked on NH 44 at a toll plaza near the village, resulting in his instantaneous death Nirmal: A man was killed on the spot, while another person sustained injuries when a car rammed a stationary lorry at Rolmamada village in Neradigonda mandal on Sunday. Police said that Kotturvar Venkatesh, 35, an employee of an insurance company from Nirmal town, received grievous injuries when the car dashed against the lorry parked on NH 44 at a toll plaza near the village, resulting in his instantaneous death. Venkatesh’s friend Anwesh Bommidivar had minor injuries in the accident. Anwesh was shifted to Rajiv…
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12 May
Telangana: Man, daughter from Adilabad killed as car hits van in Nirmal
Ashok and Krithika sustained serious injuries when the car hit the van moving in the same direction, resulting in instantaneous death for the two Nirmal: A man and his daughter were killed on the spot, while another man sustained minor injuries when the car in which the three were travelling hit a van at Neelaipet village in Nirmal mandal on Sunday. Police said the victims, identified as Ashok (45) and his daughter Krithika (20) were from Ravindranagar in Adilabad town. The driver of their car suffered fractures on both legs in the mishap. Ashok and Krithika sustained serious injuries when the car hit the van moving in the same direction, resulting in instantaneous death for the two. They were heading from…
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12 May
Telangana Urdu Working Journalists Federation honours Urdu journalists
Member of Parliament, Asaduddin Owaisi, congratulated the awardees and praised TUWJF for encouraging Urdu journalists Hyderabad: The Telangana Urdu Working Journalists Federation (TUWJF) on Saturday held an award ceremony to honour Urdu journalists for excellence in the field. The Faiz Mohammed Asghar Award was presented to Iftekhar Ali Wajid of Etemaad Daily and Yasirullah Shakeel of satellite channel 4TV. The Tabassum Fareedi Award was presented to Shahid Ahmed Tawakkal of Adilabad and Waheed Gulshan. The Habib Ali Al-Jilani Award was presented to senior journalist Naeem Wajahat from Siasat Daily and Mohammed Asad from Karimnagar. The MA Rahim Press Photographer Award went to Mohammed Aleemuddin of Press Photo Service. A Special Overseas Journalist Award was given to veteran journalist K N Wasif…
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12 May
Telangana: Gummadi Narsaiah seeks water for Yellandu on priority
Urges government to extend irrigation support under Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme to the water-starved area on priority Hyderabad: Tribal leader and former MLA Gummadi Narsaiah on Saturday urged the government to extend irrigation support under Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme to the water-starved Yellandu area on priority. He was the special invitee at a high-level review held at Jalasoudha on the progress of works on Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme and Seethamma Sagar Barrage. Narsaiah has been campaigning for quenching the thirst of Yellandu. He had tried to meet Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on this issue, but failed to get an appointment. But the Ministers from Khammam district took up the initiative and helped him in meeting the Chief Minister subsequently. The…
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12 May
AP student tops TG EAPCET 2025 Engineering stream, Telangana candidate leads AP stream
: A student from Andhra Pradesh topped the engineering stream, while a Telangana candidate bagged the first rank in the AP stream of the Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2025 results declared on Sunday Hyderabad: A student from Andhra Pradesh topped the engineering stream, while a Telangana candidate bagged the first rank in the AP stream of the Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2025 results declared on Sunday. The results were made available on the website https://eapcet.tgche.ac.in. Palla Bharath Chandra of Parvathipuram Manyam district of AP secured first rank, scoring 150.058429 marks. Similarly, Saketh Reddy Peddakkagari of Hyderabad bagged first rank with 141.688297 marks. Speaking to ‘Telangana Today’, Saketh Reddy said with the NEET UG preparation, he…
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12 May
Andhra Pradesh government announces Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia to kin of Murali Naik
As Murali Naik’s body reached his home in the Sri Sathyasai district on Saturday night, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan visited their place on Sunday and paid tributes to the slain soldier Kallithanda (Andhra Pradesh): The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday announced Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia to Mudavath Murali Naik, a soldier who laid down his life during the cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch. As Murali Naik’s body reached his home in the Sri Sathyasai district on Saturday night, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan visited their place on Sunday and paid tributes to the slain soldier. He announced Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia from his own money and expressed solidarity with the family. “Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced…
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12 May
Andhra Pradesh registers staggering 100% increase in alcohol-related liver diseases during YSRCP rule
According to an expert panel report, as against 14026 cases of alcohol-related liver ailments in 2014-19, the number increased by 100 percent to 29,369 during 2019-24 when YSRCP was in power Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh has registered a staggering 100 per cent increase in the cases of alcohol-related liver diseases during the tenure of Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP in 2019-2024 as compared to 2014-19, according to a report by an expert panel. The 3-member panel, which the Chandrababu Naidu government constituted to analyse the disease burden in Andhra, used the official health data from Arogyasri, a flagship scheme to provide quality healthcare services to the poor. Expressing concern over the panel’s finding, Special Chief Secretary in the State’s health department, Krishna Babu,…
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12 May
Indian satellites are working to ensure India’s security, says ISRO Chairman
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan on Sunday said that 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country Agartala: ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan on Sunday said that 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country. Addressing the 5th Convocation ceremony of the Central Agricultural University (CAU), the ISRO Chairman said: “If we want to ensure the safety of our country, we have to serve through our satellites. We have to monitor our 7,000 km seashore areas. Without satellite and drone technology, we can’t achieve many things.” He said that through many satellites, the ISRO has been…
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12 May
Congress questions government on US mediation in Kashmir ceasefire
The Congress on Sunday demanded answers from the government on whether it has accepted third party mediation on Kashmir after the US made announcements on behalf of India and Pakistan, and slammed attempt to “internationalise” the issue New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday demanded answers from the government on whether it has accepted third party mediation on Kashmir after the US made announcements on behalf of India and Pakistan, and slammed attempt to “internationalise” the issue. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters, Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot said the “ceasefire” statement was a surprise to all as this was the first time a third country had made announcements on behalf of the India and Pakistan and questioned the US’ bid to “hyphenate” the two countries. He said the…
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