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Kazipet rail coach factory to start production in 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Production at Telangana's Kazipet rail coach factory will begin next year, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, adding the ₹500-crore facility will manufacture export-grade coaches

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

Telangana to amend law to provide 42% quota for BCs in local body polls

Telangana cabinet on Thursday decided to issue an ordinance facilitating 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local body polls by amending an Act that was passed by the State Assembly in 2018, Revenue Minister P Srinivasa Reddy said. In a media briefing after the cabinet meeting here, he said the state government is committed to implement the reservation for BCs as promised by the Congress party earlier. "In order to implement the 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, an ordinance will be issued to amend an Act passed by the Assembly in 2018," Reddy said. On June 25, the Telangana High Court directed the state government to hold elections for local bodies within three months. The minister further said Telangana Advocate General was invited for the cabinet meeting and sought his legal opinion on the issue of ordinance. Reddy said the State Assembly had already passed a bill providing 42 per cent reservation to BCs, and it was sent to the Ce

HCA chief Jagan Mohan Rao, four others held by Telangana CID in IPL probe

Hyderabad Cricket Association president A Jagan Mohan Rao and four others were on Wednesday taken into custody by the Telangana CID for questioning in connection with the allegations levelled against him and others by the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the 2025 IPL season, police said. HCA office bearers including Jagan Mohan Rao, Treasurer C Srinivas Rao, CEO Sunil Kante, General Secretary Rajender Yadav and his wife G Kavita were taken into custody for questioning, a senior police official said. Earlier, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had ordered an inquiry into Sunrisers Hyderabad plea seeking intervention of cricket governing bodies to halt the recurring blackmailing tactics by the HCA. The state unit, however, denied all such charges by the franchise. In a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, Sunrisers Hyderabad alleged that the HCA was "threatening" the franchise, primarily for more complimentar

TS ICET results 2025 out at icet.tsche.ac.in; here's how to check scores

The TS ICET 2025 rank cards are now available. Candidates can visit the official website, icet.tsche.ac.in, to check and download their scorecards

TS POLYCET 2025 round 1 seat allotment results today at tgpolycet.nic.in

The TS POLYCET 2025 seat allotment result for Round 1 will be out today. Check your allotment status and next steps on the official website tgpolycet.nic.in

T'gana plant blast: 5 workers still missing, DNA matching to be undertaken

As many as nine people are still missing in the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram that claimed at least 38 lives and left 35 injured, and efforts are on to trace the missing people, Superintendent of Police (SP) of this district, Paritosh Pankaj, said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the expert committee appointed by the state government to ascertain the causes and establish the sequence of events that led to the explosion is expected to visit the site on Thursday. The panel should submit a detailed report with specific suggestions and recommendations, within a month, to the government. The committee will be headed by Dr B Venkateswar Rao, Emeritus Scientist, at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology. A senior official of the district said some injured who are undergoing treatment in various hospitals are likely to be discharged today. "Death toll remains at 38. Nine people are missing. But maybe today or tomorrow, once we get the reports of bones and .

Telangana plant explosion: Sigachi used outdated machinery, says FIR

Sigachi Industries Ltd had been using outdated machinery and workers were compelled to operate it, the FIR registered against the management stated. The explosion at the firm's Pashamylaram unit two days ago left 36 dead and a nearly equal number injured. The Sangareddy police, based on a complaint by a family member of one of the victims, on Monday registered an FIR against the factory management in connection with the explosion under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 110 (attempting to commit culpable homicide), and 117 (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt) of BNS. "The complainant's father and other employees of the Sigachi company already informed the Sigachi Company management several times regarding change of machinery as they are too old and every possibility of danger may occur and cause heavy loss to the property and men," the FIR said. But those fell on the deaf ears of the company management, and they continued using the old machinery, as a result o

Former MLC, ABVP veteran, Ramchander Rao elected as Telangana BJP president

Former MLC N Ramchander Rao, an ABVP veteran and senior advocate, on Tuesday was announced as the new president of the BJP in Telangana, succeeding Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, who acted as returning officer of the election, handed over the appointment letter to Rao. "I declare that Ramachander Rao was unanimously elected as Telangana BJP president," Karandlaje said at a function held here. BJP senior leaders, including Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar congratulated Rao. The appointment of Rao is seen as a move aimed at strengthening the party's ideological and organisational base in the state. Rao was the only candidate to file his nomination for the state unit president post and his election was announced today.

Govt, Sigachi to pay ₹1 cr compensation to blast victims: Telangana CM

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said his government will engage with the management of Sigachi Industries Ltd to ensure that a compensation of Rs 1 crore is paid to the kin of those who died in the explosion at the pharma plant in Pashamylaram. Reddy, who visited the blast site, said the toll from the explosion rose to 36. The CM also said those who are seriously injured will receive Rs 10 lakh, while those who are injured but can resume work after some recovery will be provided Rs 5 lakh. The state government will talk to the company management that Rs 1 crore each compensation will be paid to the deceased families. I have issued orders that from both the government side and company side Rs 1 Crore compensation will be paid, the CM said. Also, the state government will pay Rs 1 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured to meet any immediate and emergency expenses. According to information provided by the officials, most of the deceas

T'gana govt slams Sigachi industries management's absence post deadly blast

The Telangana government on Tuesday gave a dressing down to the management of Sigachi Industries Ltd for its absence following a factory blast that claimed 35 lives in this district. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accompanied by Ministers Sridhar Babu, Damodara Raja Narasimha, G Vivek and P Rsinivasa Reddy visited the factory blast site and reviewed the situation with senior officials. The CM sought a comprehensive report on the incident, including details of past similar occurrences and preventive measures taken. The fatal blast and fire accident at a plant belonging to Sigachi on Monday left 35 dead and an almost equal number injured. Replying to the Chief Minister's query, a company official said the Founder and Executive Chairman of Sigachi was here on Monday. Reddy also pressed the company for an action plan regarding the compensation to the victims. Major accident has taken place. He (senior management) has to come. He has to visit the deceased person's families. You can no

Telangana factory blast toll rises to 36; CM announces ₹1 cr for each kin

The toll in the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram has rose to 34, a senior police official said on Tuesday. "Several bodies have been found under the debris while removing it. As many as 31 bodies have been extricated from the debris while three died in hospital while undergoing treatment. The last leg of the rescue operation is still going on," district Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj told PTI. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy would visit the accident site Tuesday morning, Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha said. The fatal accident on Monday is suspected to have been caused by a chemical reaction. Sigachi Industries Limited is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to pioneering advancements in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Intermediates, Excipients, vitamin-mineral blends, and Operations and Management (O&M) services, according to the company's website.

'Difficult to pretend all is well': T Raja Singh quits BJP over state post

T Raja Singh said that at a time when the BJP stands at the threshold of forming its first government in Telangana, such a choice raises serious doubts about the direction the party is heading

Dhoni trademarks 'Captain Cool', Telangana factory blast, SAARC replacement talks & more

At least 12 people were killed and several injured in a massive reactor blast at the Sigachi Chemical Industry unit in Telangana’s Pashamylaram on Monday.

Sigachi Industries stock tanks 14% after deadly explosion at Telangana unit

Sigachi Industries stock is down nearly 32 per cent from its 52-week high of ₹69.89 touched on August 1, 2024

Pashamylaram reactor blast: 10 dead, several injured in Telangana fire

At least 10 dead, several feared trapped after reactor blast sparks massive fire at Sigachi Chemical unit in Telangana's Pashamylaram; rescue ops underway

Telangana's growing debt raises questions over fiscal sustainability

Experts say the state's economy is grappling with hidden debt, rising welfare costs, and lack of transparency

Telangana CM pays tribute to PV Narasimha Rao on 104th birth anniversary

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his cabinet colleagues and other leaders paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary. Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to the portrait of Narasimha Rao, who hailed from Telangana, an official release said. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers visited 'PV Gyan Bhoomi', Narasimha Rao's memorial here, and paid tributes to the departed leader. Laxman, former BJP MLC N Ramchander Rao, Telangana BJP spokesperson and Narasimha Rao's grandson N V Subhash also offered tributes to the former Prime Minister. Accusing the Congress of "failing" to honour Narasimha Rao, Laxman said it was the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that recognised the former PM's stellar contributions by conferring Bharat Ratna award on him. Hailing Narasimha Rao as the architect of economic reforms in the country, BRS Working President K T Rama Rao said the former Prime Minister