POLITICS
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Apr- 2025 -10 April
Opinion: India must rebuild trust with Bangladesh
By inviting China to view Bangladesh as an extension of the Chinese economy, Yunus signalled a willingness to align more closely with Beijing By Geetartha Pathak Bangladesh’s interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ four-day visit to China during the last week of March drew significant attention due to its geopolitical implications, particularly his remarks on Northeast India. Yunus had said that the geographical disadvantage of Northeast India is a “huge opportunity” for China to extend its economic reach into India’s Northeast, Nepal and Bhutan via Bangladesh’s ports, such as Chattogram, Mongla, Payra and the under-construction Matabari. His statements underscored Bangladesh’s shifting foreign policy dynamics and raised concerns in India about regional security and strategic vulnerabilities. Chicken’s Neck The Siliguri Corridor,…
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9 April
Telangana: Tribal women bear brunt of drinking water crisis in Adilabad, Asifabad
The women from various tribal communities are trekking long distances to fetch drinking water from open wells located away from their homes and bore wells situated on the outskirts of villages Adilabad/Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Tribal women are bearing the brunt of the drinking water crisis prevalent in different parts of both Adilabad and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. The women from various tribal communities are trekking long distances to fetch drinking water from open wells located away from their homes and borewells situated on the outskirts of villages. Significantly, they are carrying water-filled pots on their heads, facing scorching heat conditions. These scenes reflect how the drinking water crisis affects women in many villages of the two districts. Residents, who were facing…
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9 April
BRS-era industrial policy bears fruit; companies on recruitment mode now
With a forward-looking industrial policy and strategic land allocations across specially developed industrial parks, the State had emerged as a magnet for investment and a hub of job creation during the BRS era Hyderabad: The Telangana model of industrial development, envisaged by the previous BRS government under former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, continues to yield remarkable results. Notwithstanding the adverse conditions currently prevailing in the State, companies like KITEX group that grounded works during the BRS regime, are now commencing operations and providing jobs to numerous locals. With a forward-looking industrial policy and strategic land allocations across specially developed industrial parks, the State had emerged as a magnet for investment and a hub of job creation during the BRS era. One…
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9 April
Siddipet goldsmith collects Rs.90 lakh from customers with fraudulent offer
Following a complaint filed by a customer Ambadipally Bhaskar, the Two-Town police led by B Upendar launched an investigation and found that the accused, Chepuri Ravi Kumar, had allegedly cheated many of his customers in the same way. Siddipet: A goldsmith was arrested on charges of cheating his customers in the name of selling the gold at less than the market price. Following a complaint filed by a customer Ambadipally Bhaskar, the Two-Town police led by B Upendar launched an investigation and found that the accused, Chepuri Ravi Kumar, had allegedly cheated many of his customers in the same way. The Inspector said Ravi collected Rs.90 lakh while Bhaskar alone had given Rs.9 lakh. Despite repeated requests for repayment, Upendar said…
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9 April
Labourers oppose merger of seven GPs in Sujatha Nagar into Kothagudem Municipal Corporation
It may be noted that the State government had decided to create Kothagudem Municipal Corporation by merging the Kothagudem and Paloncha municipalities along with seven gram panchayats Kothagudem: Agricultural labourers in seven gram panchayats in Sujatha Nagar mandal in the district are opposing the merger of the panchayats into the proposed Kothagudem Municipal Corporation. It may be noted that the State government had decided to create Kothagudem Municipal Corporation by merging the Kothagudem and Paloncha municipalities along with seven gram panchayats from Sujatha Nagar mandal. The Telangana Municipalities (Amendment) Bill-2025 was passed in the Assembly on March 24 for the purpose. Opposing the move, the labourers formed Sujatha Nagar Mandal Gram Panchayats Veelina Vyatireka Porata Committee. The committee leaders are of…
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9 April
Telangana’s GSDP, Per Capita Income register a sharp dip
Among the 18 States and Union Territories ranked, the State recorded a GSDP growth of 10.12 per cent at current prices in FY 2024-25, falling behind at 14th place nationally Hyderabad: Dismissing the tall claims of the Congress government, Telangana’s economic momentum is faltering under the Congress regime. Both Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and Per Capita Income (PCI) growth rates registered a sharp dip in 2024-25, as per the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).Among the 18 States and Union Territories ranked, the State recorded a GSDP growth of 10.12 per cent at current prices in FY 2024-25, falling behind at 14th place nationally. In contrast, under the previous BRS-led government, the GSDP had…
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9 April
Telangana: Man killed by relatives on suspicion of practicing black magic in Kothagudem
The two accused persons surrender before the police and confess to the murder and throwing the body into a village tank Kothagudem: A man was killed by his relatives on suspicion of performing black magic, at Z Veerabhadrapuram village in Dummugudem mandal of the district on Tuesday. The accused later surrendered before the police. According to the police, Komaram Ramudu went missing on March 3 and his wife Lakshmi Devi complained to the Dummugudem police on March 16. During the investigation, two persons Komaram Venkateswara Rao and Paddam Balaraju were found to be suspects and they were absconding since the police began investigation. The accused, with the help of the village elder and a government employee, surrendered to the police. They…
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9 April
Auto rickshaw drivers oppose Rapido, Ola, Uber operations in Telangana’s Kothagudem
A large number of auto rickshaw drivers under the aegis of AITUC took out a protest rally Kothagudem: Auto Workers Union (AITUC) State president Kancharla Jamalaiah has demanded the State government not to allow Rapido, Ola and Uber taxi companies to operate in Kothagudem town. A large number of auto rickshaw drivers under the aegis of the union took out a protest rally here on Tuesday. A dharna in front of the RDO office was staged and a petition was submitted to the RDO. Speaking on the occasion, Jamalaiah said that Rapido, Ola and Uber companies were not needed in Kothagudem town, which was spread over four kilometres from Vidyanagar Colony to Palakendram, from Palakendram to Bus Stand, and from Bus…
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9 April
More people continue to fall ill in Telangana’s Kamareddy adulterated toddy incident
Excise Department officials have seized the toddy depot and collected samples from the depot Kamareddy: More people continue to fall ill in the adulterated toddy consumption incident in the district. On Monday, nearly 30 people had fallen ill in Ankole, Durki and Damarancha villages after consuming adulterated toddy while on Tuesday, another 25 people, including women, were hospitalised. While a majority of them were being treated at government hospital in Banswada, nearly 12 persons were shifted to the Government General Hospital, Nizamabad for better treatment. Most of the people who fell ill were from Durki village, according to reports. The Excise department officials have seized the toddy depot and collected samples from the depot. People have been complaining about rampant adulterated…
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9 April
Pawan Kalyan’s son Mark Shankar injured in fire accident in Singapore
According to reports, in the incident, Mark Shankar suffered serious injuries on his hands and legs and is also undergoing severe complications due to smoke inhalation into his lungs Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s younger son Mark Shankar was injured in a fire accident in Singapore. According to reports, a fire broke out at the school where Mark Shankar was studying. Shankar suffered serious injuries on his hands and legs and is also undergoing severe complications due to smoke inhalation into his lungs. He is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Singapore. Pawan Kalyan who is currently touring Alluri Seetharamaraju district as part of Adivati Thalli Path, will leave to Singapore after his visit to the temple…
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