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SP declares highest assets among regional parties, BRS second: ADR

Samajwadi Party declared the highest assets among regional parties in the year 2021-22, followed by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, a report by a democratic reform think tank said. According to Association for Democratic Reforms, during the financial year 2020-21, SP declared assets totalling Rs 561.46 crore, which increased by 1.23 per cent to Rs 568.369 crore in 2021-22. The party was followed by BRS which declared total assets of Rs 319.55 crore in FY 2020-21 and Rs 512.24 crore in FY 2021-22. Between the two years, the total assets of DMK, BJD, and JD(U) increased by 95 per cent. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam declared assets worth Rs 115.708 crore in 2020-21, which increased by 244.88 per cent to over Rs 399 crore in 2021-22. The Biju Janata Dal had declared assets worth over Rs 194 crore in 2020-21, which increased by 143 per cent to Rs 474 crore in 2021-22, while JD(US) declared assets worth Rs 86 crore in 2020-21, which went up by over 95 per cent to Rs 168 crore in 2021-22. I

IT industry icon Pai's post on Hyderabad elicits rebuke from Priyank Kharge

Information Technology industry veteran T V Mohandas PaI's post on social media about Hyderabad's potential in dethroning Bengaluru from its exalted IT city status, has elicited a rebuke from the state government with Minister Priyank Kharge stating that it has become a habit for some people to speak taking an anti-Karnataka stand. Kharge, the Minister for IT & BT, on Wednesday said, not a single company, which has come to the negotiation table of the Government of Karnataka, has left the state. Pai earlier today in a post on 'X' tagging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, "Will Hyderabad Dethrone Bangalore's IT Status? Continued neglect of Bengaluru by successive govts over last 10 years has led to this. Hope govt shows more energy to improve city." Interestingly the tweet came on a day, when the city is hosting the 'Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS)', the annual global tech event promoted and organised by the state government. "I feel that ...

Telangana polls: Schools, colleges in Hyderabad to be closed until Nov 30

The district collector of Hyderabad, Anudeep Durishetty announced the holiday for all educational institutions in Hyderabad

Rapido offers free rides to 2,600 polling booths in Hyderabad on Nov 30

Ride-sharing platform, Rapido on Monday announced the launch of free rides to over 2,600 polling stations in the city on November 30, to help voters. A press release from the firm said, the initiative reflects Rapido's commitment to boosting voter turnout in Telangana, particularly among its predominantly young user base. Rapido's Co-founder Pavan Guntupalli, said India's democracy is its biggest highlight, and we are proud to be the disruptors in making every vote count. We urge people to participate in greater numbers to cast their vote without worrying about transportation. By facilitating free bike rides on Election Day, we intend to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote. Recognizing transportation as a critical factor in voter participation, Rapido's offer of free rides aims to boost widespread participation in the election process, ensuring that many can actively partake in the festival of democracy, the release added.

Will rename Hyderabad as Bhagyangar if BJP comes to power: Kishan Reddy

Union Minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Monday said Hyderabad would be renamed as 'Bhagyanagar' if his party comes to power in the state. Reddy, who spoke to reporters here, said the names of cities like Madras, Bombay and Calcutta have been changed. "Yes. Definitely, if the BJP government comes to power, (we) will change the name of Hyderabad. I am asking who is Hyder? Do we need the name of Hyder? Where has Hyder come from? I am asking who needs Hyder. If BJP comes to power, definitely, (we) will remove Hyder and change the name as Bhagyanagar," he said. Why should the name not be changed, he asked. The name of Madras has not been changed to Chennai by the BJP but by the DMK government, he said. What is wrong with changing the name of Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar when Madras has been renamed as Chennai, Bombay as Mumbai, Calcutta as Kolkata, Rajpath as Kartavya Path, he said. "We will completely change all those which reflect the slavish mentality if BJP comes

Tech firm UST to double headcount to 4,000 in Hyderabad with new office

US global digital transformation solutions company has more than 20,000 employees in India

BJP puts up posters mocking Congress' 'six guarantees' in Hyderabad

This comes days after the Congress released its 'Abhyas Hastam' manifesto which constituted of six guarantees

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Committee to be set up soon to empower Madigas: PM Modi in Hyderabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre would soon form a committee which would adopt all possible ways for empowering Madigas (a SC community) with regard to their demand of categorisation of Scheduled Castes. He was speaking at a rally organised here by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS), a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of Scheduled Castes in Telugu states, which fights for the categorisation of SCs. The BJP stood with you in every struggle since the last three decades, he said. "We are committed to end this injustice at the earliest...It is our promise that we will soon constitute a committee that will adopt all possible ways for empowering you. You and we also know that a big legal process is going on in the Supreme Court. We consider your struggle to be just," he said. "We will ensure justice. It is the top priority of the Government of India to see to it that you get justice in court also. With full strength, th

PM Modi to address MRPS rally in Hyderabad today ahead of T'gana polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing a rally being organised by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi, a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of scheduled castes in Telugu states, at the Parade Ground here on Saturday. This is Modi's second rally in a row in the city after the notification for the polls was announced on November 3. MRPS has been demanding sub-categorisation of reservation for the Scheduled Caste communities for over three decades. NV Subhash, BJP Telangana spokesperson, said PM Modi will make some key announcements with respect to categorisation of SCs. The city police issued traffic advisories in connection with the meeting. On November 7, Modi addressed a rally here - "BC Atma Gourava Sabha" (Backwards classes self-respect meeting)- at the LB Stadium here. He promised that if voted to power in the November 30 Assembly elections, the BJP would make a person from the BC community the chief minister in Telangana.

Telangana election: BJP releases fifth list featuring 14 candidates

Telangana is set to witness a triangular contest between the BJP, the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi, and the Congress in the upcoming assembly election.

Reliance Retail's first standalone 'Swadesh' store opens in Hyderabad

Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani on Wednesday inaugurated the first Swadesh' store by Reliance Retail here. Speaking at the launch of the first standalone Swadesh store Nita Ambani said, Swadesh is an ode to India's traditional arts and artisans. It's our humble initiative to preserve and promote our country's age-old arts and crafts. Swadesh highlights the spirit of Make in India' and offers respect and sustenance to our skilled craftsmen and craftswomen. Through Swadesh we hope to give them the global recognition that they richly deserve. That is why we are excited to expand Swadesh not just across India, but internationally too, in the US and Europe, she said, according to a release. The first Swadesh store in Jubilee Hills in the city, spread across 20,000 sq ft, will house an eclectic collection of carefully curated products made entirely by hand by India's skilled and talented artisans using long forgotten techniques and local materials, it said. The

Telangana polls: Asaduddin Owaisi begins door-to-door campaign in Hyderabad

Asaduddin Owaisi started his campaign in the greater Hyderabad region ahead of the assembly polls in Telangana, scheduled on November 30.

PM Modi to attend BJP's meeting of backward classes in Hyderabad today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a 'BC Atma Gourava Sabha' (backward classes self-respect meeting) here on Tuesday ahead of the November 30 Telangana assembly polls. Union Minister and state BJP president G Kishan Reddy said the meeting would emphasize that equal justice to backward classes is possible only with the BJP. At the meeting, Modi is expected to reinforce the BJP's announcement that a leader from backward classes would become the chief minister of Telangana if the party came to power in the state. The event would also be attended by actor-turned-politician and Janasena Party founder Pawan Kalyan. The BJP and Janasena, both NDA allies, have already reached an understanding for the Telangana assembly elections. Tuesday's 'BC Atma Gourava Sabha' is expected to counter the criticism of the Congress and BRS against BJP on its promise of a backward caste CM. While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed as to how BJP can make a BC leader as chief minister when it is on

Avaya to focus on artificial intelligence, grow India talent by 20% in 1 yr

Currently, it has 1,500 employees across five offices in India, including three development centres in Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad

ED attaches assets worth Rs 134 cr in Karvy Group money laundering case

According to an official statement, the ED initiated an investigation on the basis of FIRs registered by the CCS Hyderabad Police

T'gana polls: IT dept sets up AIUs in Hyderabad, forms Quick Response Teams

The Income Tax Department has formed Quick Response Teams in all 33 districts of Telangana and set up Air Intelligence Units (AIU) at two airports in Hyderabad as part of measures undertaken by it to ensure free and fair elections in the state, which is going to polls on November 30, a senior official said on Wednesday. Quick Response Teams have been formed in all 33 districts with officials of the Income Tax department and around 250 officials that includes 100 deputed by the Principal Chief Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) Hyderabad Sanjay Bahadur told reporters. A 24/7 Control Room and Complaint Monitoring Cell has been set up to receive information/complaints from the public regarding cash, etc., intended for illegitimate use in the election process, he said. Since the announcement of elections (on October 9), seizure reports pertaining to Rs 53.93 crore of cash and 156 kg of gold jewellery and 454 kg of silver (till ..

GMR Airports, affiliates to buy 11% additional stake in Hyderabad airport

GMR Aiports holds a 63% stake in GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL). The acquisition will raise its stake to 74%

Telangana polls: ECI app that allows citizens to flag MCC violations

According to the data provided under the "Nearby Stats" on the cVigil app, as of October 19, a total of 60 complaints were filed in the Hyderabad District this month

Skootr gives on lease 21,000 sq ft to US based Pinnacle in Hyderabad

Co-working firm Skootr has provided on lease 21,000 square feet office space to US-based Pinnacle at its new centre in Hyderabad. Real estate consultant Colliers India facilitated the leasing deal. Pinnacle, a leading industrial reliability solutions company, has a strong presence in the US and is now setting up shop in India, Colliers said in a statement on Monday. Gurugram-based Skootr has taken on lease around 3 lakh square feet to open a new centre 'My Home Twitza' in Hyderabad's secondary business district. The total seating capacity in the centre is around 3,500. In this new centre, which will be operational this month, Skootr has provided on lease 21,000 square feet area comprising 350 desks. "The demand for agility has surged to unprecedented levels due to the profound transformation of workforce behaviours during the pandemic. It is highly unlikely that these behaviours will revert to their pre-pandemic norms. "In this climate of uncertainty, flexible spaces are emerging