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Rahul Gandhi to attend friendly football match between Messi, Revanth Reddy

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said. A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, the chief minister, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together. Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying. After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM. Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium. Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.

T'gana govt setting up ₹1,000 crore fund to support startups: CM Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said his government is establishing a Rs 1,000 crore fund of funds to support startups. Speaking at the launch of Google for Startups Hub in partnership with the Telangana government here, he said the vision is for Hyderabad to become a hub not just for startups, but for unicorns. He set a target of at least 100 startups from Hyderabad to achieve unicorn status (means companies worth at least USD one billion). "Today, the Government of Telangana and Google are coming together to create a support system for you. My government is creating Rs 1,000 crore startup fund of funds. Use these funds and become the next Google," he said. "Only one suggestion is that you have to become one more Google from Hyderabad, Telangana or at least a USD billion company," Reddy said. The state government organised Telangana Rising 2047 Global Summit during the last two days where it shared its vision to become a USD one trillion economy by 2034 and

On the road: Trump group set to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in Telangana

As Hyderabad plans 'Donald Trump Avenue', the conglomerate proposes investment in nearby future city

Telangana to name key roads after Ratan Tata, Trump and tech giants

The Telangana government on Sunday said it has decided to name the upcoming greenfield radial road at the proposed RRR in honour of the late industrialist Ratan Tata. In another proposal, a high-profile road along the United States Consulate General in Hyderabad will be named Donald Trump Avenue', the government said in a release. The state government will write to the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the US Embassy to inform them of the plans. Earlier this year, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, while addressing the annual US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) conclave in Delhi, had proposed naming key roads in Hyderabad after leading global corporations. Additionally, a prominent stretch will be named Google Street' to recognise the global impact and contribution of Google and Google Maps. The road along Google's upcoming campus, set to be the company's largest outside the US, in Hyderabad's Financial District, will receive this recognition, the release said. The ..

Telangana tops India in paddy production, maintaining law & order: CM Reddy

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said Telangana ranks first in the country in paddy production and in maintaining law and order, including curbing the drug menace. Addressing a public meeting at Devarakonda in Nalgonda district as part of the Congress government's second-anniversary celebrations, he said no other state in the country, including BJP-ruled states, distributes fine-quality rice under the Public Distribution System (PDS). "Some say it is available in other states. I challenge those who make such comments. Whether it is Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthanany state under Narendra Modi ji's ruleonly in Telangana are we giving fine rice. The poor are not getting fine rice even in Gujarat," he said. He said the government aims to make Telangana a national role model and develop a Telangana model' of growth. In a sharp attack on the opposition BRS, he dismissed party president K Chandrasekhar Rao's remarks that the party would see "good days" ...

Rajnath slams Revanth, says Congress dividing nation on religious lines

Hitting out at Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for his "Congress means Muslims" comment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday alleged the opposition party was trying to divide the country on the basis of religion. Addressing back-to-back rallies in Bihar's Aurangabad and Sasaram districts on the last day of the campaign for the assembly elections, Singh claimed that the BJP-led NDA does not divide people on the basis of religion, caste or creed, as it believes in the "politics of humanity". "Have you heard what the Telangana chief minister said? He said that 'Congress means Muslims and Muslims means Congress'. What is the meaning of this statement? This statement is aimed at dividing the country. Is this the kind of politics you stand for? This is Congress culture," he said. Singh alleged that the Congress and RJD were trying to defame the NDA for "their politics of appeasement". "The Congress and RJD are trying to divide the society based on caste, creed and religion. This election

Congress to remain in power in Telangana till 2034: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday exuded confidence that the Congress will remain in power in the state for 10 years, till 2034. Addressing a 'Meet the Press' programme here, Reddy slammed the BRS, alleging that it failed to complete several projects, including some flyovers in Hyderabad, despite earning an average annual revenue of around Rs 2 lakh crore during its ten-year rule. Hitting out at Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, the chief minister alleged that industries interested in investing in Telangana were being "diverted" to Gujarat at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reddy asserted that his government has "no intention of fighting with the Centre." "From 1994 to 2004, the TDP ruled for 10 years, and from 2004 to 2014, the Congress was in power in the (then) united Andhra Pradesh. From 2014, the BRS ruled Telangana for almost 10 years, and again from 2024 to 2034, the Congress will be in power. This is a determined mandate by the people," he ...

Telangana bus crash: Govt to give ₹7 lakh for deceased, ₹2 lakh for injured

Following the tragedy, the Telangana government announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh from the state and ₹2 lakh from TGSRTC, totalling ₹7 lakh for each deceased victim's family

Ex-Indian cricket captain Azharuddin sworn in as minister in Telangana

Congress leader and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy's cabinet on Friday. In a simple function held at Raj Bhavan, Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oaths to the former Indian skipper in the presence of important leaders, including the CM. With the inclusion of Azharuddin, the total strength of the cabinet rose to 16, with room for two more. As per the Assembly strength, Telangana can have 18 ministers. The former cricketer's appointment to the ministry is seen as a crucial step as the Congress party has been fighting tooth and nail in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, where over a lakh Muslim voters could play a decisive role. The bypoll is necessitated due to the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath in June this year, following a heart attack. Azharuddin was nominated as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) under the Governor's quota by the Telangana government in August last week. However, Governor Jishnu Dev Varm

Telangana CM Reddy calls on Maoists to surrender, join mainstream

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday made an appeal to Maoists to surrender and join the mainstream to be part of the growth of the country and discharge their duties for reconstruction of Telangana. Addressing the Police Flag Day parade, Reddy said the police department in Telangana has been given a free hand to make the state drug-free. "Maoist activities used to be there in Telangana earlier. But with various measures taken by police, peace prevailed. I am requesting Maoist leaders who are currently working underground, to come out and join the mainstream," the CM said. "You all know that recently some key Maoist leaders surrendered. I request the remaining Maoists to join the mainstream and be a part of the country's development. I request Maoists to be part of the reconstruction of Telangana," he further said. He said investments will come and job creation will be possible only when there is better law and order situation in the state. Reddy said, the newly formed EAGLE

Telangana govt likely to move SC over HC stay on BC quota in local bodies

The Congress government in Telangana is likely to approach the Supreme Court against the High Court issuing an interim stay against a Government Order (GO) providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies. In the wake of the High Court issuing the interim stay against the GO, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday discussed the next course of action with his cabinet colleagues, AICC incharge of party affairs in Telangana Meenakshi Natarajan and also Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi. Congress sources on Saturday said the government is keen on ensuring 42 per cent quota to BCs and that it would soon knock the doors of the Supreme Court for implementation of the GO. The High Court on October 9 issued an interim stay on providing 42 per cent BC reservation in local bodies. Following the court's stay order, the Telangana State Election Commission on the same day announced that the poll notification issued on September 29 for rural local b

Telangana aims to bring all Fortune 500 firms to Future City: Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said his government aims to attract all the Fortune 500 companies of the world to Bharat Future City over the next decade. Speaking after performing the bhumi puja for the construction of the Future City Development Authority (FCDA) building here, he said the proposed city will be a destination for investments and a hub of opportunities. "Currently, there are 85 Fortune 500 companies in Hyderabad. The government aims to attract all the Fortune 500 companies to Bharat Future City in the next 10 years, he said. The government has prepared ambitious plans to develop this "great city," he added. Appealing to people not to fall prey to the opposition's "false propaganda" against the project, Reddy alleged that some adverse forces had "conspired" to stall it. Political opponents, he said, had also levelled allegations that he owned land in the Future City project, adding, "The Future City is for future generations and not for my family

Telangana CM Reddy meets WEF chief, top firms announce fresh investments

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday met World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende, New Jersey Governor Philip D Murphy, and senior executives of top companies, including Godrej and Amazon, who assured their support for the state's development initiatives. Godrej and Amazon also announced fresh investments in Telangana, an official release said. Reddy held a one-on-one meeting with Brende on the sidelines of the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) annual conclave in Delhi, during which the WEF chief pledged full support to the state's Telangana Rising 2047' vision. "I have been reading up. Your state has been doing extraordinarily well in the last 12 months. What are the secrets of leading one of the most successful states?" Brende asked, to which Reddy replied, "Just hard work and support from everyone." Brende invited Reddy to next year's WEF conclave in Davos and promised to visit Hyderabad soon to explore deeper collaboration, the release said. Reddy hel

Suspended leader Kavitha quits BRS, MLC post; accuses cousin Harish Rao

A day after her suspension from KCR-led BRS, senior leader K Kavitha on Wednesday announced her resignation from the party and trained her guns against cousin and former minister T Harish Rao. Kavitha, daughter of party founder and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao(KCR), also announced quitting as Member of the Legislative Council and indicated there was 'pressure' on her father to act against her. She accused Harish Rao of conspiring against KCR's family. Addressing a press conference here flanked by her supporters, the 47 year-old former MP charged Harish Rao with having a tacit understanding with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. "I never aspired for any posts. I am sending a resignation letter to (Legislative Council) chairman...I am also sending resignation from primary membership of BRS to KCR," she said. Kavitha said her brother and BRS Working President K T Rama Rao should be "careful" about the alleged conspiracies by Harish Rao. She claimed her brother d

Telangana govt to introduce bill ensuring 42% BC quota in local bodies

The Telangana government on Saturday announced its decision to introduce a bill in the assembly on August 31 to facilitate 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local body polls by amending a legislation enacted in 2018. Briefing reporters after a meeting of the state cabinet, Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar termed as a "noose" the Panchayat Raj bill passed in 2018 during the previous BRS regime which caps total reservations for SCs, STs and BCs in local bodies at 50 per cent. The government had earlier issued an ordinance to amend the 2018 Act which was sent to the President by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. Prabhakar said the proposed bill replaces the ordinance. It is a tradition and procedure to convert the ordinance into a bill when the House meets, he said. Prabhakar also said the cabinet decided to provide reservation on population basis to SCs and STs as per the 2001 census in the local bodies, while ensuring 42 per cent quota to the BCs. Congress h

Hyderabad rising in Biotech, Pharma, MedTech innovation: Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said Hyderabad has risen from manufacturing to innovation in Biotech, Pharma and Medical Technology. Speaking at the Biodesign Innovation Summit held at AIG Hospital here, he assured end-to-end support for innovation in medical products using BioDesign, with the state government being a proactive partner, a release from CMO said. Reddy said Hyderabad has a synergy of excellent academic institutions, skill development and industry partnerships, and as a result has a great workforce. Advocating for indigenous innovation to solve India's medical needs, he said that innovators and researchers will have access to Telangana's historical medical data, while strictly following data privacy. "We will connect you to academic institutions, research, innovation bodies, the Young India Skills University and corporations," he said. "For many years, our best minds were solving problems of other countries. It is a good thing. Time has now come whe

Revanth Reddy unveils Telangana caste survey, urges national OBC quota push

Following the survey, the Telangana government passed two reservation bills, one for education and employment and another for political representation, allocating 42 per cent reservation for OBCs

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs to attend Centre's meeting on water issues

Both the Chief Ministers have previously expressed their willingness to resolve the issue through dialogue

Telangana government clears 42% BC quota in local polls | Revanth Reddy | reservation

In a key move to boost representation for Backward Classes, the Telangana Cabinet has approved 42% reservation in local body elections. The decision, based on data from a state caste survey.

Telangana govt to implement 42% reservation for OBCs in local body polls

Telangana cabinet clears OBC quota for civic polls, fulfilling Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra promise; officials directed to begin implementation immediately