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Hyderabad shines as fastest-growing city driven by real estate growth

Bengaluru tops in terms of socioeconomic performance; Delhi NCR leads in physical infra

'No promoting drugs, alcohol': Diljit Dosanjh warned before Hyderabad show

Telangana government sent the Punjabi singer a legal notice against promoting substance abuse in his music and avoiding having children on stage for safety reasons

Dinesh Sharma's 'Beyond Biryani' explores Hyderabad's future in its past

There is a figurative divide between the old city and Cyberabad, a tension between Hyderabad's history and its future, raising the central question of Beyond Biryani: Does history hinder development?

Infinx sets up state-of-the-art centre in Madurai; aims to create 700 jobs

Infinx, which provides AI-driven solutions to healthcare providers, has set up a state-of-the-art delivery centre in Madurai, marking a significant milestone in the history of the company, a top official said. The facility in Madurai, is expected to create around 700 jobs over the next five years and would support the company's mission of optimising revenue cycle processes for US-based healthcare providers. The Madurai centre would leverage advanced AI and automation technologies to streamline revenue cycle operations for its customers, further solidifying the company's position as an industry leader, Infinx backed by global investment firms -- Norwest Venture Partners and KKR, said in a company statement on Sunday. Infinx facility in Madurai is in addition to the similar delivery centres in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. "The opening of our new delivery centre in Madurai marks a significant milestone in our journey towards transforming healthcare RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) .

Hyderabad's BluJ Aerospace aims for hydrogen-powered air taxis by 2030

The eVTOL startup is scheduled to launch an air taxi service, connecting major cities in under 39 minutes by 2030, while also developing a zero-emission cargo aircraft set for debut by 2026

Blind couple in Hyderabad lives with dead son's body, unaware for 4 days

The unfortunate incident came to light when neighbours noticed a foul smell coming from the house

Hyderabad Police bans protests, gatherings to maintain public order

The notification issued by the Telangana police department stated that several organisations and parties are trying to create disturbances

Nagarujana records statement in 100 crore defamation case against Surekha

Nagarjuna reached the local Hyderabad court at Nampally with his wife Amala and Naga Chaitanya on Tuesday. Naga shared a copy of the complaint on social media

Shia groups in Hyderabad protest killing of Nasrallah, Iran's general joins

Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad, Mahdi Shahrokhi participated in the candle march

Bengaluru holds 36% of GCCs, Hyderabad excels in high-tech at 45%: Report

Bengaluru remains the top hub for GCCs, while Hyderabad leads in high-tech, driving the nation's digital transformation

Sales of homes priced over Rs 1 cr surge 61% in Hyderabad: Report

In Aug, 14% of registered properties were over 2,000 sq ft, up from 11% in 2023

Successive govts did not celebrate 'Liberation Day', alleges Kishan Reddy

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said successive governments in undivided Andhra Pradesh and after the formation of Telangana refused to officially celebrate the 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' on September 17 due to appeasement and vote bank politics. He was speaking at the celebration organised by the Central government on the anniversary of the merger of the erstwhile Hyderabad State under Nizam rule with the Indian Union (on September 17) in 1948. "KCR (BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao), when he was opposition leader, questioned the then rulers why the Day was not being celebrated officially. But, he changed the tone after becoming Telangana chief minister. As per the orders of his ally AIMIM, he gave a wrong interpretation of the liberation day," Reddy said. Both BRS and Congress are deceiving people over 'Liberation Day', he alleged. While the governments in Maharashtra and Karnataka are officially celebrating the day in districts which were part of the erstwhile ...

Bengaluru leads BFSI GCC talent in India, Hyderabad follows closely: Report

Over 50% of BFSI GCCs have more than 1,000 employees and 15% have more than 10,000 employees in India, finds report

Schools to remain closed in rain-affected areas in Hyderabad: Minister

Telangana Minister of Information and Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said that all the private and government schools in the heavy rain affected areas in Hyderabad will remain closed.In a press conference on Sunday, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said that the District Collector will make the announcement to ensure the safety of the children."The District Collectors will declare schools to be closed at the places where there is heavy rains. Mostly, all schools including private schools in Hyderabad and its surroundings are closed. The government's idea is that children should not go outside in the heavy rains." Reddy said.Earlier, the district collector of Hyderabad announced the closure of all primary and secondary schools in Hyderabad for Monday."Due to the forecast of heavy rains in Hyderabad District, all primary and secondary schools, under all managements (government, aided, and Private), are hereby declared a holiday on Monday, 02-09-2024, as a precautionary ...

SBI manager, gym trainer held in Rs 175 cr cyber fraud case in Telangana

Fraud uncovered after numerous complaints on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal

Avg housing prices in top 8 cities surge 12%; Delhi-NCR sees highest rise

Excluding MMR, unsold inventory levels declined by about 5 per cent QoQ across the eight cities

Congress MP Vasant Chavan passes away, irreparable loss, says party

Congress MP Vasant Chavan passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Hyderabad after prolonged illness, party sources said. Chavan (69) breathed his last at the hospital around 4 am, the sources said. He was undergoing treatment for renal issues there since last week. The Congress veteran had won the Nanded Lok Sabha seat this year despite ill health and big desertions, including that of former CM Ashok Chavan, who joined BJP ahead of the polls. Soon after the Lok Sabha election results were out, Vasant Chavan had thanked Ashok Chavan for defecting to BJP. In the Lok Sabha election, Vasant Chavan defeated sitting BJP MP Pratap Patil Chikhalikar by 59,442 votes, overcoming issues like a weakened party after Ashok Chavan defected to BJP just before the elections and his own personal health problems. Born in Naigaon in Nanded district, Vasant Chavan was a gram panchayat member for a long time and later became a zilla parishad member in 1990 and 2002. He was elected to the ...

Hyderabad-bound private chopper crashes near Pune, all 4 occupants survive

A private helicopter flying from Mumbai to Hyderabad crashed in Mulshi tehsil of Pune district on Saturday afternoon but all four persons on board survived, police said. While the pilot was hospitalised at Paud, about 30 to 35 km from Pune city, the three passengers suffered minor injuries, an official said. Bad weather was suspected to have caused the crash as the area is receiving heavy rains, said inspector Manoj Yadav of Paud police station. The chopper, belonging to Global Vectra aviation company, crashed at Kondhwale village around 2 pm, he said. Locals rushed to the rescue of the occupants as it came down. "When they took off from Mumbai, the weather was fine, but when the chopper reached Paud area, which has been receiving rains since last night, it encountered difficulties. The pilot tried to land but it hit a babul tree and then crashed to the ground," said inspector Yadav. As the fall was broken by the tree, the impact of the final crash appeared to have been mitigated

IT firm Ahead opens new office in Hyderabad, set to hire 500 staff by 2025

IT company Ahead has launched its new office in Hyderabad, where it plans to onboard 500 people by 2025, the company said on Thursday. It has already set up a delivery office in Gurugram last year, where it has 400 employees. "We are thrilled to announce our expansion into Hyderabad, a city renowned for its dynamic tech ecosystem and exceptional talent pool. "The talent pool located in Hyderabad complements our existing talent base in North India, enabling AHEAD to better meet client needs, especially on larger services engagements," Ahead India, Vice President and Managing Director Praveen Grover said in a statement. The company plans to increase its headcount to 750 this year and complete the hiring of 500 employees in Hyderabad by the end of 2025, Grover said. "By the end of next year, Ahead aims to hire over 500 employees in Hyderabad, leveraging the city's rich pool of skilled professionals and its growing reputation as India's premier IT hub. This strategic move is part of .

Foxconn eyes Hyderabad investment, CM Reddy pitches 'fourth city' project

Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn has expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in Hyderabad, Telangana government said on Friday. Foxconn Chairman Young Liu met with Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in New Delhi and the latter invited the company to invest in a proposed "fourth city" to be developed on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Reddy assured Liu of full support, including necessary permits and incentives, for setting up factories in the state. "Liu said Foxconn is eager to explore investment opportunities in Hyderabad," an official statement from the Telangana government said. The Foxconn chairman noted that Hyderabad has the potential to expand in all sectors, including industrial and service sectors. Liu announced plans for an initial visit by a team led by Foxconn's Chief Campus Operations Officer Kathy Yang and India representative V Lee. He said he would follow up with a personal visit later. Outlining the development plans for the proposed "fourt