Telangana

    Mounting debt drives farmer to end life in Telangana’s Adilabad

    According to Indervelli Assistant Sub-Inspector Bheemrao, Kinaka Shankar took the drastic step as he was distressed by the mounting burden of loans Adilabad: A 38-year-old farmer died by suicide by consuming pesticide as he was allegedly depressed over his inability to repay loans at Pipri village in Indervelli mandal on Saturday. According to Indervelli Assistant Sub-Inspector Bheemrao, on December 31, Kinaka Shankar tried to kill himself as he was distressed by the mounting burden of loans. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)-Adilabad. Shankar raised cotton crop on his two acres of land by availing loans. He registered losses and could not repay the loans. The quantum of loans was not yet known. The farmer is survived by a wife, a daughter and a son. Based on a complaint received from Shankar’s wife, a case was registered. Investigations were taken up.
    Telangana

    Telangana cops warn Maha Kumbh pilgrims of cyber fraud while booking travel, stay

    Fraudsters luring devotees by offering accommodation at significantly discounted rates, setting up fake websites and booking links to collect advance payments for hotels, dharamshala and tents Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has urged pilgrims planning to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to stay vigilant while making travel arrangements, particularly online hotel, dharamshala and guesthouse bookings. “With millions of visitors expected during the 45-day event, cybercriminals are actively exploiting the demand for accommodations by creating fake websites and links to deceive unsuspecting pilgrims,” they said. They are luring devotees by offering accommodations at significantly discounted rates. They are also setting up fraudulent websites and fake booking links to collect advance payments for hotels, dharamshala and tents, without providing actual reservations, the TGCSB advisory said. Advisory for Maha Kumbh pilgrims Book accommodations only through official channels Official list of approved accommodations available at kumbh.gov.in/en/Wheretostaylist Avoid clicking on unknown links offering accommodation at unusually low prices Do not…
    Telangana

    Osmania University releases schedule for PhD Entrance Test

    According to the schedule, interested candidates can apply with a fine of Rs 2,000 till March Hyderabad: Osmania University on Saturday released schedule for the PhD Entrance Test 2025 for category-II admissions to various faculties. Online registration on the website http://www.ouadmissions.com can be done from January 24 to February 23. With a fine of Rs 2,000, candidates can apply till March 5.
    Telangana

    After HC rap, Telangana govt withdraws orders on ‘Game Changer’ ticket price hike

    Government also decides not to permit early morning shows in future until public interest, health and safety are duly considered Hyderabad: The Telangana government has withdrawn orders facilitating a hike in ticket prices and additional shows for Ram Charan-starrer ‘Game Changer’ movie. The government also decided not to permit early morning shows in future until public interest, health and safety are duly considered. These orders were issued on Saturday following the High Court’s directions to the State government. Following an appeal from the film producers, the State government on January 8 accorded permission for screening an additional show on January 10 (film release day) at 4 am. This apart, the government also permitted a hike in ticket prices by Rs 100 for multiplexes and Rs 50 for standalone theatres. After the stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa-2‘, the issue of price hikes and benefit shows rocked the State, besides triggering arguments and debates. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had announced in the Assembly that…
    Telangana

    Telangana: Technical glitch hits TET, aspirants forced to wait for several hours

    The exam, which commenced at 2 pm, was halted around 3 pm due to the server issue, leaving candidates in a state of confusion and uncertainty for hours Hyderabad: Candidates who appeared for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET) – 2024 – II on Saturday were thrown into a state of anxiety as the examination was abruptly stopped due to a technical issue. The test, which commenced at 2 pm, was halted around 3 pm due to server-down issue, leaving candidates in a state of confusion and uncertainty for several hours. The issue was reported during the conduct of TG TET Paper-II in mathematics and science subjects at Vardhaman College of Engineering in Shamshabad. As per the sources, one of three servers in the centre developed a technical issue. According to the candidates’ parents, the officials’ gave an assurance that the issue would be resolved within 10 minutes. However, the problem persisted until…
    National

    AIG Hospitals to revolutionise cancer treatment with advanced proton beam therapy

    This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AIG Hospitals’ commitment to delivering the most advanced, effective, and accessible cancer care to patients in India Hyderabad: AIG Hospitals has entered into an agreement to acquire state-of-the-art ProteusONE proton therapy system, including DynamicARC from IBA, a Belgium-based supplier of equipment and services in the field of proton therapy, considered to be the most advanced form of radiation therapy available today. With this new delivery technique called DynamicARC proton therapy, the system will be the first-of-its-kind installation in South-East Asia. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AIG Hospitals’ commitment to delivering the most advanced, effective, and accessible cancer care to patients in India, a press release said. Proton beam therapy is a highly precise form of radiation therapy that targets tumours with exceptional accuracy, substantially minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This technology is a game changer in treating complex cancers, particularly in children and adults with tumours located near critical organs. “The…
    National

    SCR to run record 366 specials for Sankranti festival

    Most of these trains will be operated during peak holiday season and apart from the two Telugu States will be towards other popular destinations. Hyderabad: To meet the additional travel demand during Sankranti festival, the South Central Railway (SCR) will run a record 366 special trains between various destinations. Most of these trains will be operated during peak holiday season and apart from the two Telugu States will be towards other popular destinations. The SCR officials said these train services have varied coach composition including reserved coaches and unreserved coaches catering to all segments of passengers. Additional coaches have been attached to 15 trains. Already, the number of coaches of the Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express has been enhanced. The popular destinations to which the special trains are operated include Narsapur, Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Machilipatnam, Tirupati, Berhampur, Jaipur, Gorakhpur, Cuttack, Madurai and Arsikere. In addition, some more special trains will pass through…
    National

    Sankranti rush: Rachakonda police advise alternative routes for motorists on Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway

    The police asked the people to use the ORR Ghatkesar exit – Bhongir – Valigonda – Ramanapet – Chityala Junction route or the ORR Bonguluru exit – Nagarjuna Sagar Highway – Ibrahimpatnam, Haliya – Miryalaguda – Kodad route. Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police urged the motorists bound towards Vijayawada in view of Sankranthi vacation to take alternate routes in view of heavy rush expected on National Highway 65. The police asked the people to use the ORR Ghatkesar exit – Bhongir – Valigonda – Ramanapet – Chityala Junction route or the ORR Bonguluru exit – Nagarjuna Sagar Highway – Ibrahimpatnam, Haliya – Miryalaguda – Kodad route. The police advised people to plan their journey in advance to avoid peak hour traffic, obtain or recharge their ‘Fastag’, check for traffic updates before starting their journey, follow traffic rules and more importantly take periodical breaks and rest during the journey. The police can be…
    National

    Sankranthi rush sees 900 vehicles crossing toll plaza every hour at Pantangi on Vijayawada Highway

    Police have deployed additional personnel at the toll plaza in Pantangi, located in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, to prevent traffic jams. Hyderabad: Toll plazas on the Vijayawada route are experiencing extremely high traffic density due to Sankranthi festival. NHAI officials have opened 12 out of 16 toll booths on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada route to manage the hundreds of vehicles heading toward Andhra Pradesh. Police have deployed additional personnel at the toll plaza in Pantangi, located in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, to prevent traffic jams. It is estimated that one vehicle crosses the toll booth every four seconds, amounting to 900 vehicles per hour. Officials have also stationed cranes at various locations and towing vehicles along the highway to promptly address any breakdowns and avoid traffic congestion.
    National

    Amaravati works will resume with Rs 50,000 crore investment, says Chandrababu Naidu

    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announces that a ring road has been designed around Amaravati with an extent of 183 km, which is far bigger than the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that Amaravati State capital works will resume with an investment of Rs 50,000 crore. He announced that a ring road has been designed around Amaravati with an extent of 183 km which is far bigger than the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road. “Once this is complete, Guntur and Amaravati will get merged,” Naidu said at the inauguration of the NAREDCO Property Show in Guntur. He termed Amaravati a self-sustaining project and observed that assets are generated where real estate flourishes. Stating that Amaravati would be developed as the best model city, he was confident that it would create a record of sorts in the country. “At the same time, cities like Visakhapatnam,…

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      Cops identify man behind series of hoax bomb threats, suspect on the run

      The Nagpur city police’s special branch has identified the man as Jagdish Uikey, an author of a book on terrorism, who was arrested in 2021 in a case Nagpur: Police in Maharashtra’s Nagpur have identified a 35-year-old man from Gondia in the State as the person behind a spate of hoax bomb threats that triggered panic, caused flight delays and led to increased security at airports and other establishments, an official said. The Nagpur city police’s special branch has identified the man as Jagdish Uikey, an author of a book on terrorism, who was arrested in 2021 in a case, he said. “Uikey is currently on the run after these emails were traced back to him,” the senior police official said. The investigation,…

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      J&K: Forces eliminate all three terrorists involved in attack on Army convoy

      Relentless operations and tactical excellence have led to the elimination of three terrorists, say officials Jammu: Security forces on Tuesday morning gunned down two terrorists holed up in a forest area near a village in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of militants killed in the 27-hour gunfight near the Line of Control (LoC) to three, officials said. One of the three terrorists who fired at an ambulance that was part of an army convoy moving near the LoC on Monday morning was killed by evening in the operation that also witnessed action by special forces and NSG commandos and the use of BMP-II infantry combat vehicles. The other two terrorists were killed on Tuesday in a span of two hours after joint…

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      Thousands of lamps will be lit in Ayodhya Ram Temple this Diwali, says PM Modi

      The Prime Minister added that it would be a Diwali “when our Ram returns home” and this time the wait is over not after 14 years but after 500 years New Delhi: This Diwali will be historic as after a 500- year-wait thousands of lamps will be lit in the temple built on the birthplace of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on the festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Modi said it would be a Diwali “when our Ram returns home” and this time the wait is over not after 14 years but after 500 years. The prime minister made the remarks after launching development projects worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore and extending his government’s flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat to…

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      190

      Cops arrest NOIDA man for issuing death threats to Salman Khan

      The accused who threatened Zeeshan Siddiqui and Salman has been arrested Mumbai: As the investigation behind the murder of politician Baba Siddique picks up pace, a person who allegedly issued death threats to Baba’s friend, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, has been nabbed. On Tuesday, an X user shared two videos of the person in police captivity. The user wrote, “The accused who threatened Zeeshan Siddiqui and Salman has been arrested and is being taught a lesson. Salman is counted amongst the biggest personalities of our country. Police arrested accused Gufran from Noida”. This comes after a person from Jharkhand sent threatening messages to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, and later issued an apology. Earlier, the person in question had portrayed himself to be…

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      CM Naidu discusses investment opportunities with Adani Group

      Meanwhile, Nara Lokesh urged Adobe to set up its research and development (R&D) wing in Andhra Pradesh to become partners in smart governance and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions in the state Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met with a delegation from the Adani Group to discuss investment opportunities in the state. The delegation was led by Rajesh Adani, Managing Director of Adani Exports Ltd and Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd. CM Naidu posted on ‘X’ that they discussed a range of investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh. “Their presentation covered projects with the potential to drive comprehensive growth across the state in key sectors such as ports, mining, ring road, IT, tourism, and AI. They also expressed their commitment…

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      192

      Lokesh pitches Anantapur as ‘perfect spot’ for Tesla’s EV, battery units

      Says he had an inspiring discussion with CFO Vaibhav Taneja about transforming Andhra Pradesh into an EV manufacturing hub Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, and Human Resources Development, Nara Lokesh, has pitched Anantapur as the perfect spot for Tesla‘s EV and battery units. The Minister, who is currently on a visit to the United States, visited Tesla headquarters in Austin. Lokesh shared on X that he had an inspiring discussion with CFO Vaibhav Taneja about transforming Andhra Pradesh into an EV manufacturing hub. He said under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the State was targeting 72 GW of renewable energy by 2029. “Ready to lead the green energy revolution and eager to collaborate with global innovators…

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      191

      Lokesh meets Microsoft CEO, seeks support for advancing IT in Andhra

      Expresses desire for collaborative efforts to drive digital transformation and opportunities in Andhra Pradesh Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday said he met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and expressed desire for collaborative efforts to drive digital transformation and opportunities in the State. Lokesh, who is currently touring the USA, in a social media post said he also sought the tech giant’s guidance and support in advancing IT in the State. “Had an insightful meeting with @satyanadella, CEO of @Microsoft. Sought his valuable guidance and support in advancing IT, AI, and skill development in Andhra Pradesh. Looking forward to collaborative efforts to drive digital transformation and opportunities in the state,” Lokesh said in the post. Lokesh will participate in the ITServe Alliance Synergy Conference to be held…

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      190

      Telangana witnesses significant decline in new company registrations

      Hyderabad ranks fifth in terms of year-on-year growth among the top 10 districts, but witnesses more than 10% drop in registrations when compared to last year Hyderabad: Telangana witnessed a significant decline in new company registrations between July and September during this fiscal, compared to the same period in 2023-24, according to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs latest report. Hyderabad was ranked fifth in terms of year-on-year growth among the top 10 districts, but witnessed more than 10 per cent drop in registrations when compared to last year. Highlighting the worrisome trend on X, former Finance Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao said it had a severe impact on economic development in Telangana. He shared a report released by the Union Ministry of Corporate…

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      Centre to set up Digital Tribal University, four subjects to be from Telangana

      The proposed Digital University will offer short term and long term courses on tribal life, culture, customs and other aspects of tribes Hyderabad: The Centre is setting up a new Digital Tribal University to teach about the culture and lifestyle of the tribals of the country. Preparations are being made to start these courses from the next academic year. The proposed Digital University will offer short term and long term courses on tribal life, culture, customs and other aspects of tribes. As many as 25 subjects related to tribal customs of various States will be part of the courses offered by the university. Telangana Tribal Welfare Department authorities have also prepared a draft on four subjects — Gussadi dance, Totikirti music, Dholikoya music and Naikpod masks…

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    • 29 October
      192

      Telangana: Youngster dies after drinking spurious toddy in Nagarkurnool

      After consuming the spurious toddy, K Anil collapsed on the ground and died. The incident triggered protests in the village. Nagarkurnool: A youngster died, allegedly after consuming spurious toddy, at Kondanagulapally village under Balmoor mandal here in the district. After consuming the spurious toddy, K Anil collapsed on the ground and died. The incident triggered protests in the village. Residents have been complaining that toddy was being sold in the village at will without any permission. They also charged that youth were getting addicted to the spurious toddy, according to reports. In the past also, there were incidents of people losing lives after consuming the spurious toddy. Repeated complaints were lodged with excise officials but they allegedly did not take any action.

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