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The Telangana Assembly approved a resolution to take over Phase-I of Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T, citing hurdles in expansion. CM Revanth Reddy said the move was vital for Phase-II proposals.

Seven of India’s top-10 valued firms added over Rs 1.23 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week, tracking a broader market rally. Reliance Industries led the gains, while TCS, Infosys and Bajaj Finance saw valuation declines

Telangana government has directed officials to complete the takeover of Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T by the end of this financial year. Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao emphasised a smooth transfer, with L&T cooperation and a 100-day action plan.

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that the space agency plans to transfer 50 per cent of PSLV development to an Indian industry consortium led by HAL and L&T. The move highlights India’s growing private sector role in space manufacturing and launches

The DRDL organised the INSPIRE 2025 workshop on indigenisation and innovation in weapon systems. NITI Aayog Member Dr VK Saraswat and DRDO Chairman Dr Samir Kamat highlighted the importance of R&D for Atmanirbharata and Viksit Bharat by 2047

Telangana government has agreed in principle to take over Hyderabad Metro Phase-I by assuming Rs 13,000 crore project debt and paying Rs 2,000 crore to L&T for equity. L&T exits the project, refusing to participate in Phase 2 expansion as equity partner

Over 400 Mission Bhagiratha outsourcing workers in Khammam began a strike demanding clearance of wages pending for four months, disrupting water supply in 17 mandals. Despite repeated assurances, salaries remain unpaid, forcing workers to protest for their dues and survival

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of dictatorial governance, corruption, and vendetta politics. From the Group-1 exam fiasco and altered Ring Road alignment to the Hyderabad Metro crisis and law and order failures, KTR painted a grim picture of Telangana under Congress rule.

In addition to suggesting the workforce clock in 90 hours a week, Subramanyan made some cheeky comments, saying, "What do you do sitting at home? How long will you stare at your wife? How long will the wife stare at you?"

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Rama Rao alleged that the project was divided like a cake between Megha Engineering and Raghava Constructions, which is owned by Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. He criticized the decision to bypass major companies like L&T and NCC in favor of these firms, suggesting it was a blatant act of crony capitalism and misuse of power.

In its latest financial results for Q2FY2025, the metro saw an improvement in average ridership, rising to 4.68 lakh passengers per day, up from 4.32 lakh in Q1FY2025.

The event featured 27 prominent personalities walking the ramp to advocate for organ donation.

The CWPRS was engaged by the State government along with two other Central agencies for further investigations.

Felicitating Rajasree, the 50th crore passenger, Managing Director NVS Reddy said, "This achievement reflects the growing trust and preference for Hyderabad Metro as a safe, reliable, and convenient mode of travel."

The team had a thorough inspection of the barrages and the sagging portions of the structures during its first visit on March 7 and 8.

The daily ridership in Hyderabad Metro reached an all-time high of 5.47 lakh passengers on September 23.

The teams would take notice of any unusual features such as cracks , bulges and hallows which could be indicative of the deterioration of the structures.

The team climbed down to the bottom part of the affected piers for examining them physically.

In an official statement, the L&T spokesperson said at one of the locations of Block-7 of the Medigadda barrage, a bridge portion was observed to be sagging after a loud noise on Saturday evening.