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Toshiba to invest Rs 562 crore to boost manufacturing capacity in Telangana

Toshiba Energy Systems on Monday said its arm Toshiba Transmission has inked an initial pact to invest about Rs 562 crore to expand manufacturing capacity in Telangana. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held in Tokyo in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy and Hiroshi Furuta, Chairman and Managing Director, Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (India) Private Limited (TTDI). TTDI, a subsidiary of Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Japan), has signed the MoU with the Telangana government on April 18, 2025, to advance its previously announced investment of JPY 10 billion (Rs 562 crore) for expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the state, according to a statement. "This MoU will bolster Toshiba's manufacturing footprint in India and contribute to local employment and skills development. With strong support from the Government of Telangana, we are poised to accelerate our manufacturing capabilities and ...

Delayed dues, supply disruptions in Telangana dent liquor giants' sales

Pernod Ricard and Heineken report slow Q3 growth as payment delays and regulatory issues in Telangana disrupt operations in one of India's top liquor markets

Two Telangana men killed, 1 injured in attack by Pak national in Dubai

Two men from Telangana were killed and a third injured in an attack, allegedly by a Pakistani national shouting religious slogans in a Dubai bakery where they worked, the family members of two victims claimed on Tuesday. Ashtapu Premsagar (35) from Soan village in Nirmal district was killed with a sword on April 11, his uncle A Poshetty told PTI. The alleged incident occurred at the bakery where the victims worked. Premsagar had been employed by the bakery for the past five-six years. He last visited his family two years ago, Poshetty said. Premsagar is survived by his wife and their two children. His family members have not been informed about the tragedy, Poshetty said and urged the government to help bring his mortal remains to India. He requested the government to provide aid to Premsagar's family in view of their poor financial condition. Meanwhile, Union minister G Kishan Reddy said the name of the second deceased was Srinivas, who hailed from Nizamabad district. A third m

Southern states lead ranking on justice system, Karnataka retains top slot

Andhra Pradesh rises to second place from fifth last year; Telangana keeps third position: India Justice Report 2025

Telangana becomes first state to implement SC categorisation, issues orders

Telangana on Monday issued a government order on the implementation of Scheduled Castes (SC) categorisation, making it the first state in the country to do so officially, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said. Telangana government had earlier appointed a commission headed by retired High Court judge Justice Shameem Akther on SC categorisation, which made recommendations that the 59 Scheduled Caste (SC) communities be divided into three groups viz I, II, and III for the total reservations of 15 per cent in government jobs and education. "The following Act of the Telangana Legislature received the assent of the Governor of Telangana on 8, April 2025 and the said assent is hereby first published on the 14th April 2025 in the Telangana Gazette for general information," the GO said. The issuance of GO coincides with the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, architect of Indian Constitution. According to the commission report, group-I one comprising 15 socially, economically and ...

Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025: Check last date to apply and other details

The last date to apply for the Telangana government's flagship scheme, Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme, is April 14. Here's all you need to know

Centre receives demand for 15,000 electric buses from three states

The four states are Gujarat, Telangana and Karnataka

Rahul Gandhi vows to increase reservation cap in Congress ruled Telangana

Rahul Gandhi remembered former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi and said that they both loved truth.

86 Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrender before police in Telangana

A total of 86 members of the outlawed CPI (Maoists) from the neighbouring Chhattisgarh surrendered to the police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana on Saturday. The 86 Maoists, including four Area Committee Members (ACMs) decided to abandon the violent path of naxalism and embrace a peaceful life with their family. They surrendered before the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Multi Zone-I, S Chandrashekhar Reddy, an official release said. Bhadradri Kothagudem Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju told PTI the four Area Committee Members (ACMs) were carrying a reward of Rs four lakh each. Maoists have been surrendering after learning about the welfare measures being provided to former rebels, as well as the development and welfare initiatives for tribal (Adivasi) communities under the police's 'Operation Cheyutha' programme. As many as 224 Maoists of different cadres have surrendered before the police so far this year, it said. According to police, the ultras decided to

Telangana tunnel search operations to finish in 15 days: Srinivas Reddy

Telangana Revenue Minister P Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday said the ongoing search operations at SLBC tunnel where the fate of six persons trapped were still unknown, are expected to be completed in 15 days. Eight individualsincluding engineers and labourerswere trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project tunnel when a portion of it collapsed on February 22. So far, two bodies have been recovered from the debris in the tunnel. Personnel from state, central and private agencies are engaged in the search operations. Addressing the mediapersons at the tunnel site, Reddy said about 700-800 experts from various institutions have worked day and night under the supervision of the authorities for the 40 days and currently, around 550-560 people are continuing the search operations with state-of-the-art equipment. "The ongoing search operations at the SLBC tunnel will be completed in 15 days. Another 105 to 110 meters of excavation has to be taken up in the tunnel to close the ...

Miss World heads to Hyderabad as Telangana seeks global spotlight

To promote Telangana, the city will hold the Miss World contest in May. Some states organise like-for-like events to get global focus

HP inks MoUs with Telangana for Seli and Miar hydro electric power projects

The Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana for establishing 400 MW Seli and 120 MW Miar Hydro Electric Power Projects in Lahaul-Spiti district. The MoUs were signed by Secretary Power Rakesh Kanwar on behalf of the HP government and Principal Secretary of Power Sandeep Kumar Sultania on behalf of the Telangana government in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, a statement issued here said. Both the projects are expected to be set up with an estimated cost of Rs 6,200 crore on the bank of Chenab river and are set to generate direct and indirect employment to about 5,000 youth of the state. As per the agreement, the Telangana government has paid Rs 26 crore as upfront premium and after the commissioning of both these projects, HP will receive 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 30 per cent free power for the first 12 years, next 18 years

BYD plans EV manufacturing unit with Megha Engineering in Telangana

Location likely to be Shabad near Hyderabad; battery project also under consideration

BYD to set up first India EV factory near Hyderabad, eyes 600K cars yearly

The Telangana government has suggested three potential sites for the facility, all located near Hyderabad for the proposed BYD plant

KTR slams Telangana govt for 'beauty pageants' amid farmers' suicides

KTR also slammed the government for "locking up" the statue of Dr BR Ambedkar, questioning why it has been excluded from the tourism circuit

T'gana tunnel collapse: Another body found, efforts underway to retrieve it

Eight workers were trapped in the accident. One of the bodies of trapped workers - Gurpreet Singh was recovered on March 9

Southern states reject population formula, seek GDP-based representation

Southern states reject population-based formula, demand GDP-based representation and legal safeguards against unfair redistribution. Archis Mohan writes

Telangana Budget not based on reality, cooked up numbers: G Kishan Reddy

Attacking the Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government, G Kishan Reddy said people have started to lose hope over the implementation of promised schemes

Telangana GSDP grows at 10%; exceeds Rs 16 trn: Socio Economic Outlook 2025

Telangana's economy witnessed a robust expansion in fiscal 2024-25 with its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices valued at Rs 16.12 lakh crore, reflecting a growth rate of 10 per cent, said Socio Economic Outlook for 2025. Its per capita income for 2024-25 at current prices is estimated at Rs 3.79 lakh, growing at 9.6 per cent and indicating an overall improvement in living standards, employment opportunities and economic development, said the Economic Outlook on Wednesday. "The state's economy has witnessed robust expansion, particularly in the IT sector, driven by strategic budgetary allocations for industry and technology," said the Economic Outlook. According to the Economic Outlook, the primary sector continues to be the largest employer, accounting for 42.7 per cent employment, followed by secondary sector (22.5 per cent) and tertiary sector (34.8 per cent). Further, it noted that the southern state recorded the highest share of its own tax revenue (SOTR), ..

McDonald's partners with T'gana govt for global office in Hyd, to hire 2K

The Telangana government on Wednesday announced a major partnership with global fast-food chain McDonald's, which will set up its Global Office in Hyderabad. The Global Office is being planned with an initial headcount of 2,000 employees, a release from the CMO said. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski closed a major partnership spanning several areas, including McDonald's investing in the Global Capability Centre (GCC), it said. "In a meeting with McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski, who was accompanied by Skye Anderson, President Global Business Services, Jon Banner, Chief Global Impact officer and Deshant Kaila, Head, GBS India, the two sides reached a final agreement," the release said. CM Revanth Reddy expressed delight that McDonald's Global Office in India was going to be located in Hyderabad, after he personally ensured the state gave the best offering to the multinational to ensure a positive outcome in the .