POLITICS
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Mar- 2025 -28 March
Nothing classified shared on Signal, says White House
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth calls his post a ‘team update.’ He defends himself saying that there were “No names. No targets. No locations. No units. No routes. No sources. No methods. And no classified information” Washington: The Trump administration struggled on Wednesday to stem the fallout from revelations that top national security officials discussed sensitive attack plans over a messaging app and mistakenly added a journalist to the chain. The White House said the information shared through the publicly available Signal app with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was not classified, an assertion that Democrats said strains credulity considering that it detailed plans for an upcoming attack on Yemen’s Houthis. President Donald Trump during an Oval Office appearance to announce new tariffs on imported vehicles seemed…
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28 March
Massive influx of devotees at Makkah, Madinah for Laylat al-Qadr
Scores of pilgrims from Hyderabad and other parts of India visit Saudi Arabia to offer prayers on the 27th night of Ramzan Dubai: Scores of pilgrims from Hyderabad and other parts of India flocked to Saudi Arabia to attend prayers as part of Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power), one of the most important nights in Islam. A huge number of worshippers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to offer Isha and special night prayers of Taraweeh and Qiyamullail on the 27th night of Ramzan on Wednesday, which is widely believed to be Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, as stated in the Qur’an, better than a thousand months. All the floors of the Grand…
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27 March
Kavitha criticises Congress for spreading misinformation on government schools
Citing Central government statistics, the BRS MLC says Telangana’s education system improved significantly during K Chandrashekhar Rao’s 10-year rule Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha criticised the Congress leaders for making baseless allegations against the previous BRS government over closure of government schools. She charged the Congress of spreading falsehood to divert public attention from its own failures. Participating in a discussion on education sector in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, Kavitha pointed to official data presented in the Parliament, which debunked the Congress’ claims. “The statistics revealed by the Central government show that Telangana’s education system improved significantly during former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s 10-year rule,” she stated. Citing statistics, she noted that the number of government schools in Telangana…
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27 March
Snapchat fuels creator growth with launch of first-ever Snapchat Creator Connect in Hyderabad
Natural Star Nani’s Snapchat debut marks a turning point for regional digital engagement Hyderabad: Snapchat is strengthening its commitment to India’s thriving creator community with the launch of its first ever Snapchat Creator Connect in Hyderabad. This on-ground event aims to empower local talent, foster industry collaborations, and enhance opportunities for creators to grow their communities and monetise and scale their digital storytelling. Celebrated actor, Nani joined the event and spoke about his upcoming movie, HIT: The Third Case and about being natural and authentic on Snapchat. As part of the initiative, Snapchat partnered with Hyderabad’s leading creator agencies and will establish more collaborations to support regional content creators and fuel the next generation of talent, a press release said. Snap…
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27 March
BRS expresses concern over rising crime rate in Telangana
Citing the DGP’s annual report, BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy said the crime rate had increased by 22 percent in the State last year Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) expressed its concerns over rising crime rate, especially attacks on women in the State and wanted the Congress government to control the crime. Citing the DGP’s annual report, BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy said the crime rate had increased by 22 percent in the State last year. Similarly, crime rate against women also had increased by 13.75 percent, he said during discussion on demands for grants in the House on Wednesday. The BRS MLA from Jangaon further said the police stations were not being sanctioned maintenance expenditure since the last five months and maintenance of…
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27 March
Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operations focus on draining out water from site
The five pumping stations equipped with 150 HP capacity each were pumping out over 55,000 gallons of water per hour into the Krishna River Hyderabad: The rescue operations within the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel have gained momentum following the recovery of the second body of the trapped workers on Tuesday. Efforts were now concentrated on draining water from the accident site. With five newly installed pumping stations, each equipped with 150 HP capacity, over 55,000 gallons of water was being pumped out per hour into the Krishna River. Each station was capable of transferring 3,600 litres of water per minute. Special Chief Secretary (Disaster and Management) Arvind Kumar along with Special Officer Shiva Shankar Lotheti (IAS), conducted a review…
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27 March
KWDT-II proceedings: Telangana seeks fair water apportionment
Senior Counsel for Telangana, CS Vaidyanathan emphasized that Telangana was only seeking fair and equitable apportionment of Krishna waters between the two States and assured that AP would not be deprived of its rightful share New Delhi: Telangana has presented a detailed case of its water requirement on Wednesday as Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II), chaired by Justice Brijesh Kumar concluded its session of final arguments today. The tribunal has scheduled further arguments from Telangana for April 15 to 17. Senior Counsel for Telangana, CS Vaidyanathan emphasized that Telangana was only seeking fair and equitable apportionment of Krishna waters between the two States and assured that Andhra Pradesh (AP) would not be deprived of its rightful share. When queried by the Chairman…
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27 March
Man held for selling counterfeit products in Hyderabad
Vishesh Ahuja (21) of Madhya Pradesh created a website illegally of a popular hair oil company Hyderabad: The Cybercrime unit of Hyderabad Police apprehended a man who along with his accomplices was found selling counterfeit products and cheating public. According to the police, Vishesh Ahuja (21) of Madhya Pradesh created a website illegally of a popular hair oil company. The suspect then started producing the hair oil and selling it in the market illegally leading to health concerns for buyers. On a complaint, the police registered a case and arrested Ahuja. Two of his associates Chauhan Niral Babubhai and Neelnikulbhai, of Gujarat were previously arrested in the case.
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27 March
Focus on tourism projects in districts: AP CM Chandrababu Naidu tells collectors
Addressing the second day of the district collectors conference at the Secretariat, the chief minister highlighted that tourism can create jobs and boost economic growth by leveraging local attractions Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday instructed district collectors to focus on tourism projects in their respective places as they require ‘minimal investment’. Addressing the second day of the district collectors conference at the Secretariat, the chief minister highlighted that tourism can create jobs and boost economic growth by leveraging local attractions. “Tourism with minimal investment could be a significant source of employment, and by tapping into local specialties, it can become a major avenue for job creation and economic growth,” Naidu said. The CM further highlighted the immense tourism…
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27 March
YSRCP leader Kodali Nani hospitalised in Hyderabad
Former minister and YSR Congress Party leader Kodali Nani experienced a gastric problem on Tuesday night and was admitted to AIG Hospitals in Gachibowli Hyderabad: Former minister and YSR Congress Party leader Kodali Nani has been admitted to AIG Hospitals in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Wednesday. According to reports, the former minister experienced a gastric problem on Tuesday night. He was immediately treated, and after several tests, hospital authorities confirmed that Nani has heart-related issues. Former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep concern over the incident. YCP leaders clarified that Kodali Nani was admitted to the hospital for a gastric problem; he did not actually have a heart attack. Kodali Nani, who hails from the Gudivada constituency, had served as minister. More details are awaited.
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