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Hyderabad: While taking charge as the Director of Hyderabad-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) in June, Dr D Srinivasa Reddy might definitely have experienced a sense of pride and fulfilment. A son of a farmer from Shobhanadripuram, Ramannapet, Dr Reddy had to struggle to get into the hallowed portals of IICT and pursue research. […]

Hyderabad: The Central government barred Telangana from carrying out buying or selling power in violation of High Court orders, according to Energy Minister G Jagadish Reddy. The Centre’s decision is nothing but privatising the power sector, he said while interacting with media persons at Chandur Municipal Corporation under Munugode constituency on Friday. Questioning Centre’s interest […]

Hyderabad: A local court dismissed the bail petition of now suspended Inspector Nageshwar Rao, who was arrested on charges of raping a woman and attempting to murder the victim and her husband. A case under Sections 307, 365, 376 (2), 448, and 452 of Indian Penal Code was booked against him at Vanasthalipuram police station […]

Jeddah: She excelled in studies and self-esteemed, yet a poverty afflicted Hyderabadi young lady was fraudulently brought into Saudi Arabia on the promise of a false lucrative administrative job only to discover that she was duped. The 26-year-old resident of Aghapura in Hyderabad, whose name is being withheld, was topper in a college and graduated […]

Hyderabad: Prasad Hospitals has launched a state-of-the-art cathlab, aimed at providing heart procedures at affordable cost, at its Nacharam facility on Friday. Dr. K Suma Prasad, Managing Director, Prasad Hospitals, said there those suffering with patients in Habsiguda, Nacharam, Mallapur and Boduppal have to travel long distances for any heart-related issue. “With our new facility, […]

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad city on Friday evening witnessed moderate spells of rain in different parts including Gachibowli, Manikonda, Tolichowki, Gandipet, Charminar, Mehdipatnam, Chandrayanagutta, Balapur, Barkas, Saroornagar, Malakpet, and L B Nagar. According to a press release issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rains accompanied with thunderstorms and lightning have been forecasted […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad basketball player Yeleti Preetham Reddy has been selected to the Indian under-18 team that will compete in the FIBA Under-18 Men’s Asian Basketball Championship, scheduled to be held in Tehran, Iran from August 21 to 28. Preetham represented Hyderabad district team in the Telangana State sub-junior basketball championships and was also selected for […]

Hyderabad: The Prasad Raju-trained Scramjet looks good among six contenders in the Belmont Prince Plate 1600 metres, category-I a handicap for horses rated 80 and above (Horses rated 60 and above are also eligible), the feature event of the races to be held here on Saturday. False rails are up. The first race starts at […]

Mumbai: Multi-platinum producer William Grigahcine, professionally known as DJ Snake is set to kick off an expansive India tour, starting November 18. The ‘Turn Down For What’ hitmaker will be in India for a six city tour with Sunburn arena. The first city in the list is Ahmedabad followed by a show in Delhi NCR on […]

Hyderabad: The State government has permitted Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare and Director of National Health Mission (NHM) to fill-up 956 vacant Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP) posts on contract basis for Basthi Dawakhanas in Hyderabad and other municipal areas and Palle Dawakhanas in rural areas of Telangana. The orders released by Secretary, Health, […]

Hyderabad: BJP MLA from Goshamahal, T Raja Singh was taken into custody by the city police from his office at Mangalhat on Friday afternoon. A few of his supporters were also detained by the police. Raja Singh, according to the police, was planning to go to Madhapur where standup comedian Munawar Farooqui is scheduled to […]

Hyderabad: If you are gearing up to visit the US soon, then you may end up disappointed. Yes, the estimated wait time for individuals applying for a visa at the US Consulate General in Hyderabad is over 500 days. If you apply for a visa this month, then your interview appointment date would be in […]

Hyderabad: Hitting back at “silly trolls”, who’ve been alleging inaction in a recent Jubilee Hills rape case in Hyderabad, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao said rapists were arrested swiftly and sent to jail. “To the silly trolls who indulge in whataboutery & question what Telangana Govt did in recent rape case […]

By Venkatanarayana Motkuri Telangana, once considered an educationally backward region, is now a progressive State in the same domain. Almost all of its 6-14 years-age children are attending schools, near universalisation. My estimate based on the unit-record data of the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS-III) 2019-20 shows nearly 99.5% of the children in the […]

Hyderabad: Read about some historical happenings that can get you high marks in the upcoming exams. These practice questions focusing on ancient Indian history and medieval Indian history will aid aspirants better prepare for the State government recruitment examinations. 1. The Puranas are considered to be composed by which of the following? a) Vasumitra b) […]

Hyderabad: Scramjet, Arabian Queen, Advance Guard, Pedro Planet, Bugsy & White Roses impressed when the following horses were exercised at Malakpet Race Course on Thursday morning. SAND: 600m: Turgut (Deepak Singh) 48, moved easy. Long John (Khurshad Alam) 48, moved freely. That’s My Way (Afroz Khan) (From 1000/400) 47, moved easy. Icicle (Deepak Singh) 46.5, […]

Hyderabad: A man was duped of Rs 40 lakh on the pretext of investment in cryptocurrency by fraudsters. The victim, who works in a restaurant, is a resident of old Bhoiguda in Secunderabad. A few weeks ago, he got acquainted with one person on Facebook. The man introduced himself as a businessman trading in cryptocurrency […]

Hyderabad: A woman and her daughter were found hanging in their house in Borabanda on Thursday afternoon. According to the SR Nagar police, Tulasi Bai (40) lived along with her daughter Sirisha (16) in the huts near Sarada Cooperative Society in Borabanda. They eked out a livelihood by doing odd jobs after coming here from […]

Hyderabad: A realtor was found hanging in his house at IDA Colony in Uppal on Wednesday night. Police suspect financial problem led to his death by suicide. K.Ramakrishna Prasad (39), who worked as a construction builder, was upset over losses in business and was staying in isolation from his family members for the last few […]

Hyderabad: An interdepartmental coordination meeting was held to discuss arrangements for the upcoming Ganesh festival. The meeting was attended by officials of various government departments including Road Transport, GHMC, HMWS&SB, TSSPDCL, Fire Department, Irrigation, Cyberabad and Rachakonda police and members of the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Committee. Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand emphasized on better streamlining […]