Telangana

    Lucky escape for Ponguleti as car tyres burst in Telangana’s Khammam

    The incident occurred at Tirumalayapalem when the Revenue Minister was returning to Khammam from Warangal Hyderabad: Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy had a narrow escape on Sunday evening after two tyres of the car in which he was travelling in burst while he was on his way to Khammam. However, the alert car driver managed to bring the car under control. The incident occurred at Tirumalayapalem when the Minister was returning to Khammam from Warangal. The security personnel, accompanying the Minister, heaved a sigh of relief. MLA Tellam Venkat Rao and others were also in the car, it is learnt.
    Telangana

    Hyderabad Metro phase 2: Six new stations planned between LB Nagar and Hayathnagar

    Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) said the 7.1 km corridor VIII is proposed to have stations at Chintalkunta, Vanasthalipuram, Autonagar, Lecturers’ Colony, RTC Colony and Hayat Nagar Hyderabad: The proposed Metro Rail expansion in the second phase between LB Nagar and Hayathnagar is proposed to have six stations. In a tweet posted on Sunday, the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) said the 7.1 km corridor VIII is proposed to have stations at Chintalkunta, Vanasthalipuram, Autonagar, Lecturers’ Colony, RTC Colony and Hayat Nagar. These stations, locations and names are tentative and could undergo change. The HMRL also said with the proposed extension of the metro rail till Patancheru and to Hayat Nagar will ensure a seamless connectivity from the north-west end of the city to the south-east end. The tweet read, “With the extension of Miyapur-Patancheru (13.4 km) & Corridor I from Miyapur to LB Nagar (29 km) being already operational, the…
    Telangana

    10 caught red-handed for participating in cockfights in Telangana’s Asifabad

    Police seize Rs 3,020 in cash, six motorbikes, 10 mobile phones and four roosters from them Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Ten people were arrested by the sleuths of a Task Force team for participating in cockfights, which are banned, on the outskirts of Raspelli village in Kagaznagar mandal on Sunday. Police seized cash Rs 3,020, six motorbikes, 10 mobile phones and four roosters from them. Task force Inspector Rana Pratap said Thogari Sambaiah, Gajji Anjaiah, Nagoshi Ramaiah, Nagoshi Surender, Perka Lingamurthy, Lagoti Dileep, Sadulla Muttaiah, Naspuri Raju, Dharani Janardhan and Madasu Indrasena were apprehended while committing the offence when the sleuths raided a spot near the village following a tipoff. The accused persons were handed over to the Easgaon police for further action.
    Telangana

    358th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singhji celebrated with gaiety in Hyderabad

    The traditional Guru-Ka-Langar was served to all the devotees Hyderabad: The 358th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singhji, the tenth and last Sikh Guru and founder of Khalsa Panth, concluded on Sunday with thousands of Sikh devotees and other community faiths celebrating it with religious fervour, gaiety and devotion. The major attraction of the concluding celebrations was organised under the aegis of Prabhandak Committee of Gurdwara Saheb Secunderabad which saw huge gathering at Vishaal Deeewan by offering prayers to Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Classic Gardens, Balamrai. The Prabhandak Committee President, S Baldev Singh Bagga, General Secretary S Jagmohan Singh and Vice President S. Harpreet Singh Gulati said the congregation that began this morning at 11 am continued up to 3.30 pm and was marked by the recitations of Gurubani Keertans and Kathas by renowned Ragi Jathas, Bhai Sarabjeet Singh (Patna Saheb), Bhai Jaskaran Singh (Patiala), Gyani Jagdev Singh and…
    Telangana

    Hyderabad: Military Hospital Golconda organises medical outreach camp

    Specialist treatment facilities, including general medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, dental, orthopaedic, gynaecology and cardiology besides various diagnostic tests, were provided to the veterans Hyderabad: To reach out to the retired veterans from the Indian Armed Forces and their dependents, the Military Hospital Golconda under the aegis of HQ Telangana and Andhra Sub Area organised a medical outreach camp at Golconda. Specialist treatment facilities, including general medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, dental, orthopaedic, gynaecology and cardiology besides various diagnostic tests, were provided to the veterans who were also provided free medicines. The Hyderabad Veterans’ Lions Club and Army College of Dental Services also participated. HQ Telangana and Andhra Sub Area Brigadier SK Chetty interacted with the veterans and assured all possible support towards providing quality healthcare. He reiterated the Indian Army’s principle of reaching out to the veterans and being always present to address their concerns. He thanked all veterans and acknowledged their…
    National

    Five of family miraculously escape crash on Vijayawada-Eluru highway

    Family was on their way to Andhra Pradesh when speeding vehicle coming in the wrong direction rams their car; all five, including two children, injured Hyderabad: A family of five people travelling in a car had a providential escape when another speeding vehicle rammed their vehicle at the Gannavaram bypass road on the Vijayawada-Eluru highway on Saturday. The family of Shiva Prasad, who works with a noted company at Sangareddy district, was on their way to Andhra Pradesh when the other vehicle came in the wrong direction at high speed and rammed their car. The car was badly damaged in the mishap. All five occupants of the car, including two children aged 10 and two, sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital where they are undergoing treatment. The police reached the spot and, after preliminary inquiry, registered a case. The injured are recuperating in the hospital.
    National

    TTD hands over cheques to devotees injured in Tirupati stampede

    An ex gratia sum of Rs 25 lakh each to the kin of the deceased persons’ families and financial aid, ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, for the injured was declared by the temple body Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman BR Naidu on Saturday visited some of the people injured in a recent stampede here and handed them cheques in aid. Six people died and nearly 40 were injured in the stampede at Bairagi Patteda near MGM School and Vishnu Nivasam counters in Tirupati on Wednesday, as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills. The devotees had turned up from across the country for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam commencing January 10. An ex gratia sum of Rs 25 lakh each to the kin of the deceased persons’ families and financial aid, ranging from Rs 2 lakh…
    National

    Gundala hot water springs draw tourists & devotees, but faces threat from rampant sand mining

    Devotees believe that in winter, Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva visit the hot water pools to take a bath, say these have healing properties Kothagudem: Ushnagundalu or hot water springs in the riverbed of the Godavari near Bhadrachalam is a religious spot often visited by both devotees and tourists alike. The hot water springs are located at a distance of nearly 6 km from Bhadrachalam at Gundala village of Yetapaka mandal in Andhra Pradesh. There are several legends associated as well with the naturally formed hot water springs. Devotees believe that during winter, Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva visit the hot water pools in the river to take a bath and hence the hot springs here have healing properties. The devotees who visit the place fill the water in bottles and take it home. Another legend is that during his exile, Lord Rama, along with his consort Sita, lived in the forests here. When Goddess Sita wanted hot…
    National

    Interlinking of Godavari, Krishna will further deprive Telangana, says Palamuru Adhyayana Vedika

    Highlights injustice meted out to water-starved erstwhile Mahabubnagar and Rangareddy districts, demands swift action to secure Palamuru region’s rightful share of water resources Hyderabad: Highlighting the injustice meted out to the water-starved erstwhile Mahabubnagar and Rangareddy districts, the Palamuru Adhyayana Vedika, an organisation dedicated to addressing water access issues for residents of the region, came down heavily on the Centre for its role in the Godavari-Krishna interlinking project. The speakers termed the linking of the Godavari and Krishna unjust and called for steps for immediate cancellation. They stated that the Palamuru region, having endured displacement due to multiple irrigation projects, has been left without sufficient water for daily needs. The group demanded swift action to secure the Palamuru region’s rightful share of water resources. The leaders also advocated for the expedited implementation of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS). They emphasised that the focus should be on addressing the acute water crisis in Mahabubnagar district by fully executing the PRLIS, rather than diverting resources…
    National

    Chhattisgarh: Security forces kill five naxalites in Bijapur encounter

    With this, 14 naxalites have been killed in separate encounters in the State in 2025, say officials Bijapur: Five naxalites, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday, police said. The gunfight broke out in the morning in the forest of Bandepara-Koranjed villages under Madded police station limits when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-naxalite operation, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P said. The operation, involving personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and District Force started on Saturday based on inputs about the movement of naxalites in the area which falls under Indravati National Park, he said. “The intermittent exchange of fire lasted till 3-4 pm. Bodies of five naxalites, including two women, clad in ‘uniform’ were recovered from the site. We seized one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one 12-bore rifle, two Single Shot rifles,…

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      25 October
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      BRS opposes Rs 18,000 crore burden on power consumers, appeals for rejection of tariff hike proposals

      At the ERC public hearing held at the Co-operative Electric Supply Society (CESS) in Sircilla on Friday, Rama Rao called the proposals unreasonable. He emphasized that electricity should be seen not just as a commodity but as a critical force for the State’s economic growth and social welfare. Criticizing the proposed increase in fixed charges from Rs 10 to Rs 50 per MW for households using over 300 units, he highlighted the burden it would place on families. Hyderabad: Opposing the proposed hike in electricity tariff and other charges, BRS working president KT Rama Rao appealed to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) to reject the nine contentious proposals from power distribution companies (discoms) which could impose an undue burden of Rs 18,000…

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    • 24 October
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      IIM Calcutta, TalentSprint to offer advanced executive education programs for working professionals

      The partnership blends IIM Calcutta’s academic leadership with TalentSprint’s outreach and expertise in online program delivery, designed to empower professionals with the skills needed to thrive in today’s environmentally responsible businesses Hyderabad: TalentSprint has teamed up with IIM Calcutta to offer advanced executive education programs tailored for working professionals. The partnership blends IIM Calcutta’s academic leadership with TalentSprint’s outreach and expertise in online program delivery, designed to empower professionals with the skills needed to thrive in today’s environmentally responsible businesses. Sustainability is no longer a choice or a reporting requirement but a strategic action for companies across their business value chain, a press release said. The International Labor Organization predicts that by 2030, the green economy will generate approximately 100…

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      320

      Sri Lanka on high alert over potential terror attack targeting foreigners

      The move comes after several countries issued travel alerts within the past 24 hours, based on intelligence warning of a potential terror attack targeting foreigners, particularly Israelis, at popular tourist spots along Sri Lanka’s coast. Colombo: Sri Lankan Foreign and Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath revealed on Thursday that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the security threats to Israeli nationals in the Arugam Bay area of the island nation’s Eastern Province. The action follows after several countries have issued travel alerts over the past 24 hours considering intelligence information received about a possible terror attack targeting foreigners, especially Israelis, across popular tourist locations in coastal Sri Lanka. Some reports cited that the intelligence has been provided by India, like…

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    • 24 October
      249

      Congress under fire for allegedly using Telangana’s resources to fund Maharashtra, Jharkhand elections

      These charges, levelled by different quarters, are not new, but they add to the growing scrutiny of the party’s financial dealings, especially in the wake of the Musi River rejuvenation project being taken up at a mammoth Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Hyderabad: In what seems to be a recurring theme, the Congress is once again embroiled in allegations of financial misconduct, with Telangana emerging as the focal point. Indications are that Congress is using Telangana’s resources to fund elections in other States, including Maharashtra and Jharkhand as well as the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll. These charges, levelled by different quarters, are not new, but they add to the growing scrutiny of the party’s financial dealings, especially in the wake of the Musi River…

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    • 24 October
      351

      Ready to go jail for the public, farmers, says KTR

      Speaking at the ‘Rythannala Poru Bata’ meeting with farmers at Ramleela ground on Thursday, Rama Rao declared his willingness to go to jail for the sake of the people and farmers. He warned that the public would soon rise up against the government and confront Congress leaders for not fulfilling their election promises. Adilabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao asserted that he was ready to be jailed for the sake of the people and farmers. Addressing a gathering of farmers at the ‘Rythannala Poru Bata’ meeting at Ramleela ground here on Thursday, Rama Rao said he was ready to go to jail for the people and farmers. People would revolt against the government and thrash leaders of the Congress soon for failing to…

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    • 24 October
      292

      Cabinet approves 2 rail projects covering Andhra, Telangana, Bihar with estimated cost of Rs 6,798 cr

      The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of the 256 km Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur rail sections in Bihar, along with the construction of a new 57 km line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati. New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two rail projects covering Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,798 crore, the government said. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the doubling of the Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur section in Bihar covering 256 km and construction of a new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 km. Both these projects will mainly benefit Andhra Pradesh and Bihar…

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      332

      Mahabubnagar: Farmers stage protest demanding State Government to extend assistance under Rythu Bharosa scheme

      Raising slogans against the Congress government, the farmers assembled in large numbers at Pardipur village on Thursday morning Mahabubnagar: Tension prevailed at Chinna Chintakunta mandal with farmers staging a protest demanding the State Government to extend assistance under Rythu Bharosa scheme. Raising slogans against the Congress government, the farmers assembled in large numbers at Pardipur village on Thursday morning. The BRS party leaders and workers also joined the protest. As the farmers and BRS workers were staging protests, the Chinna Chintakunta police booked cases against 20 farmers and BRS workers. Stating that they would not fear police cases, the BRS workers and farmers took out a rally from the police station to crossroads in protest against the police high handedness. Later, they also…

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    • 24 October
      304

      US elections: Donald Trump unfit to lead country, says Kamala Harris

      He wants a military who will be loyal to him personally, one that will obey his orders even when he tells them to break the law, says the Vice-President Washington: Launching a scathing attack on her Republican rival former president Donald Trump, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris charged that he is “unfit” to lead the country. “Yesterday we learned that Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, a retired four-star general, confirmed that while Donald Trump was President, he said he wanted generals like Adolf Hitler had,” Harris said at her official residence in the American Capital. “Donald Trump said that because he does not want a military that is loyal to the United States Constitution. He wants a military…

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    • 24 October
      256

      Los Angeles Times editor resigns after newspaper blocks plan to endorse Harris

      Editorials editor Mariel Garza says she resigned because newspaper was remaining silent on the contest in “dangerous times” Los Angeles: The editorials editor of the Los Angeles Times has resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s plans to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for President, a journalism trade publication reported on Wednesday. Mariel Garza told the Columbia Journalism Review in an interview that she resigned because the Times was remaining silent on the contest in “dangerous times.” “I am resigning because I want to make it clear that I am not OK with us being silent,” Garza said. “In dangerous times, honest people need to stand up. This is how I’m standing up.” In a post on X that did not directly mention the resignation, LA Times owner…

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    • 24 October
      305

      Tropical storm Trami batters Philippines, leaves 23 dead

      About 1,500 police officers deployed for disaster-mitigation work; more than 2 million people affected by storm Manila: Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines on Thursday left at least 23 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers, some on roofs. The government shut down schools and offices — except those urgently needed for disaster response — for the second day on the entire main island of Luzon to protect millions of people after Tropical Storm Trami slammed into the country’s northeastern province of Isabela after midnight. The storm was blowing over Aguinaldo town in the mountain province of Ifugao after dawn with sustained winds up to 95 kph and…

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