Hyderabad 29,July2024 :- On Monday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paid a courtesy visit to the outgoing Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan. During the visit, Reddy presented the Governor with a shawl and a memento, congratulating him on his new appointment as the Governor of Maharashtra.
C.P. Radhakrishnan, previously holding additional charge of Telangana and Jharkhand, was named the new Governor of Maharashtra on Saturday. He had taken his oath as the Governor of Telangana on March 20 and was also serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. He assumed these additional responsibilities after Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned to contest in the recent Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu.
Replacing Radhakrishnan, former Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma has been appointed as the new Governor of Telangana. He is expected to take his oath in the coming days, becoming the fourth Governor of the state. Notably, all three previous Governors of Telangana—E. S. L. Narasimhan, Tamilisai Soundararajan, and C.P. Radhakrishnan—hail from Tamil Nadu since the state’s formation in 2014.
An elderly man was found murdered at his shop in Begum Bazar on Sunday morning.
The victim, Hakeem (70), a resident of Moghalpura, ran a battery repair shop at Feelkhana, Begum Bazar. When he didn’t return home on Saturday night, his son Khaleel went to the shop on Sunday morning and found Hakeem lying dead in a pool of blood.
“Some persons had repeatedly hit the man on his head with a tool, leading to his death. Efforts are on to identify and arrest the assailant,” said an official of Begum Bazar police station. The police clues team visited the spot and collected some material evidence. A tracker dog was also deployed to assist the investigators.
A case has been registered.
In another incident, a man killed his father over a property issue at Mailardevpally on Saturday night.
S. Kistappa, a native of Yadgiri district of Karnataka, had been living with his wife and son at Pragathi Colony for the past few years. There were ongoing issues between Kistappa and his son, Mahender (24), concerning ancestral land.
“Mahender wanted his father to sell the land and give him the money, but Kistappa refused. On Saturday night, an argument ensued between them, and in a fit of rage, Mahender killed his father,” said Mailardevpally Inspector P. Narendar.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed shock and grief on Sunday over the death of three students, including a girl from Telangana, in the flooding of an IAS coaching centre in Delhi.
The Chief Minister spoke with Telangana’s Resident Commissioner in Delhi, Gaurav Uppal, to gather details about the tragic incident. The victim from Telangana was identified as Tania Soni, 25, daughter of Vijay Kumar, a native of Bihar working as a senior manager in Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) at Mancherial, Telangana.
Tania Soni and the other two victims were Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants studying at the IAS coaching institute. CM Revanth Reddy directed the Resident Commissioner to provide necessary assistance to Vijay Kumar and his family. Arrangements are being made to transport Tania Soni’s body to Bihar, with assurances of support from the state government.
Incident Details: Three students died after being trapped for over four hours when water suddenly entered a basement at Rau’s IAS Study Circle in west Delhi on Saturday night. The other two victims were identified as Shreya Yadav, 25, from Uttar Pradesh, and Navin Delvin, 28, from Kerala.
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao’s Response: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao expressed his shock and anguish over the tragic deaths of the Civil Services aspirants. “One of the victims, Tania Soni, is from Telangana. My deepest condolences to the families of the bereaved,” he posted on X. Rama Rao also alerted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who is also the Minister for Municipal Administration, to implement preventive measures in Hyderabad and other major towns to avoid similar incidents.
Union Home Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, started bleeding from the nose while addressing the media after a coordination committee meeting of the BJP and JD-S leaders in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Sunday, following a series of events Kumaraswamy attended throughout the day. He visited a temple in Nanjangud, then held meetings in Mysuru, and later participated in a meeting with BJP and JD-S leaders in Bengaluru. While addressing the media alongside former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra, and Opposition leader R. Ashoka, Kumaraswamy suddenly suffered a nosebleed. Blood was seen splattered on his white shirt. Despite the situation, Kumaraswamy remained composed, asked Yediyurappa to continue the media interaction, and stepped aside while pressing a hand towel to his nose.
He was immediately taken to Apollo Hospital in the Jayanagar locality by his son, actor-turned-politician Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and other senior JD-S leaders. Hospital authorities are currently examining Kumaraswamy to determine the cause of the nosebleed. An initial suspicion is that blood thinner medication may have caused the bleeding. An official statement from the hospital is awaited. It is noteworthy that Kumaraswamy had previously undergone heart surgery, which could be relevant to his current condition.
Hyderabad, 27 July 2024 – The Computer Science and Engineering Department of Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology (MJCET) hosted a project exhibition on Saturday , showcasing a variety of innovative projects undertaken by students, alongside the Annual Day celebrations. The event featured creative projects demonstrating the students’ technical proficiency and inventiveness.
The event began with a welcome address by the head of the CSE department, Dr. Syed Shabbeer Ahmad, who highlighted the significance of the “Project Exhibition” as a platform for showcasing innovative talent. He expressed pride in the students’ inventive and creative ideas, as well as their technological proficiency.
Mr. Zafar Javeed, Honorary Secretary of Sultan Ul Uloom Educational Society, emphasized the importance of such events in fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. He also praised the efforts of both the staff and student organizers.
The distinguished chief guest, Dr. Sri Ram Birudavolu, CEO of Cyber Security of Excellence, underscored the value of entrepreneurship and innovation in the computer science industry. He offered guidance to students and staff on shaping their goals through professional excellence and provided insights into cyber security.
Dr. Mahipal Singh Rawat, the principal of MJCET, presided over the event and congratulated students on their accomplishments. He stressed the importance of innovation and research in the field of computer science and engineering.
The project exhibition featured eighty projects, including cloud-based and AI-powered chatbots, IoT-based solutions, and marketing and management projects. Students demonstrated their ideas, explaining the technical aspects and potential applications to judges from both industry and academia. The best projects were awarded cash prizes, and academic awards were given to the top-performing students. The well-attended event saw the participation of 650 professionals, teachers, and students. All the constituent college principals and the Director were also present at the event.
Mechanical Engineering Department MoU and MoA Signing Ceremony
On the same day, the Mechanical Engineering Department of MJCET organized a program for the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), along with the Annual Student Chapters celebration, in Block-4 Seminar Hall.
The event’s chief guest was Mr. Mohd. Abdul Rahman, CEO of Sahara Industries, and the guest of honor was Mr. Mohd. Altaf Hussain, Managing Partner of Advance Tooling Systems, Hyderabad. Two MoUs were signed between these companies and the Mechanical Engineering Department, represented by the Head of the Department, Prof. Mohd. Viquar Mohiuddin. Additionally, a MoA was signed with Mr. M. Ramchandra Reddy, Dy. CME (Retd.) of T.S.R.T.C., for project consultancy work on a Glass Crusher Unit.
Senior executive members of SAE, EWB, Club Optimus, and IEOM chapters were felicitated for their activities and achievements in the academic year 2023-24. The new cabinet for the academic year 2024-25 was also announced.
Dr. Ishrat Meera Mirzana, Associate Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, coordinated the program. Dr. Mahipal Singh Rawat, Principal of MJCET, graced the event with his presence and inspired the students with his encouraging words. Faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students of the department attended the occasion with great enthusiasm.
Hyderabad, July 25: Telangana opposition leader and BRS Chief K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) responded to the budget introduced by the Congress government, expressing his concerns and criticism at the assembly media point.
Following the presentation of the Telangana budget by Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka in the Assembly today, BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) voiced his dissatisfaction with the financial plan, calling it “far from reality.” After the assembly session was adjourned, KCR addressed the media, highlighting his view that the budget is lacking in substance and fails to introduce any new initiatives. He accused the government of simply rehashing the previous budget without offering a comprehensive understanding of the state’s economy.
“There is nothing new in this budget,” KCR remarked, insisting that the government needs to thoroughly explain all budget components. He criticized the absence of welfare schemes and claimed the government’s approach is harmful to farmers, accusing the Congress party of acting as an “enemy government.” KCR also pointed out significant gaps in the proposed IT policy and questioned the effectiveness of the agricultural strategy outlined in the budget. He emphasized the lack of proper policy frameworks and compared the budget speech to storytelling rather than presenting a solid fiscal strategy.
Key points from KCR’s statement:
Budget Fails to Meet People’s Expectations: KCR described the state budget as flooded with the people’s hopes but failing to deliver.
Farmers’ Trust Restrictions: He highlighted several restrictions placed on the farmers’ trust.
Voice of the People Silenced: KCR accused the government of cutting the voice of the people.
Dalit Bandhu Scheme Ignored: He noted the absence of any mention of the Dalit Bandhu scheme, questioning the government’s commitment to Dalits.
Cuts to Sheep Rearing Scheme: The budget has reduced support for the sheep rearing scheme.
Lack of New Initiatives: KCR criticized the budget for not introducing any new policies or initiatives, stating it was just filled with pressure tactics.
Criticism of Praise for Farmers: He mocked the government for only praising farmers without substantial support.
Failure in Policy Formulation: KCR accused the government of failing to formulate any new policies.
Deception of Various Groups: He claimed that the government has cheated all groups, including farmers.
Empty Promises: KCR described the budget as all gas and trash, with no real substance.
Neglect of the Poor: He questioned the absence of policies for the poor.
Lack of Concrete Proposals: The budget contains no clear direction or new welfare schemes.
Criticism of Budget Speech: He compared Bhatti’s budget speech to a political speech with no real value.
Electricity Issues: KCR pointed out that electricity in the state remains inadequate.
Neglect of Yadavs and Fishermen: He criticized the government for not caring about the Yadavs and fishermen.
No Policy Clarity: KCR mentioned that the budget reveals the government’s lack of policy, especially in IT and industrial sectors.
Welfare Scheme Deficiency: He noted the absence of new welfare schemes.
BRS would strongly oppose the budget, calling it a budget against farmers and full of empty rhetoric, KCR added.
Hyderabad, July 25: The Telangana government has unveiled a state budget of Rs 2.91 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25, as presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka in the assembly. Former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao was present as the Leader of Opposition.
Key highlights of the budget include:
Total Budget: Rs 2.91 lakh crore allocated for FY 2024-25.
Debt Accumulation: Telangana’s total debt stands at Rs 6.71 lakh crore over the past decade.
Revenue Breakdown: Estimated revenue comprises Rs 1,38,181.26 crore from own revenue, Rs 35,208.44 crore from non-tax revenue, and Rs 26,216.38 crore from tax revenue.
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Pune, July 25: Pune and its surrounding areas have been ravaged by relentless rainfall, leading to significant destruction and claiming at least four lives. The heavy rains have submerged many houses in low-lying regions and forced the evacuation of residents from affected housing societies.
In the 24-hour period ending at 7:30 am, Lonavla recorded 300 mm of rainfall, Lavasa received 417 mm, and Junnar experienced 214 mm, according to the district administration.
Tragically, three young men were electrocuted near Bhide Bridge in Pune city on Wednesday night. The victims—Abhishekh Ajay Ghanekar, Akash Vinayak Mane, and Shiva Parihar—were operating an egg bhurji stall in the Deccan area when electric current from stagnant floodwater caused their deaths.
Separately, a landslide early Thursday morning in Adharwadi village resulted in one fatality and one injury. Shivaji Bhairat, a resident of Mulshi, was killed, and Jitendra Jambhurpane from Gondia, currently residing in Mulshi, was injured.
In Lavasa city, a mudslide trapped three people from Dasave village, burying two villas. Local police and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been mobilized for rescue operations.
Pune District Collector Suhas Diwse reported, “We have confirmed four casualties—three due to electrocution and one from a landslide. Additionally, three individuals are trapped in Lavasa city following the mudslide. Rescue operations are underway.”
Diwse has urged residents to remain indoors amid the severe weather. Flooding has worsened due to the release of water from Khadakwasla dam, which has caused the Mutha River to overflow and inundate low-lying areas.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the guardian minister for Pune district, have been closely monitoring the situation. Pawar commented, “Many areas in Pune are facing flood-like conditions due to the discharge from the Mutha River after the Khadakwasla dam began overflowing.”
In response to the crisis, the Pune administration has advised private establishments to grant employees a holiday due to the severe weather conditions. Areas such as Sinhagad Road, Bavdhan, Baner, and Deccan Gymkhana are experiencing severe flooding, with the fire brigade and Pune Municipal Corporation’s disaster management cell working to rescue stranded residents.
The rising water levels of the Mutha River, exacerbated by record rains and substantial water discharge from Khadakwasla dam, have led to extensive flooding in housing societies, particularly along Sinhagad Road. By 11 am, over 400 people had been evacuated from various housing societies.
In response to the escalating situation, the Indian Army has dispatched a rescue and relief column to Ekta Nagar. The contingent includes infantry troops, an engineer task force, and medical personnel equipped with rescue boats and essential healthcare services.
An Army statement confirmed, “Additional Army columns are on standby and ready to deploy as needed. The Southern Command is coordinating closely with civil administration and other government agencies.”
The district administration has declared a holiday for schools in Pune city, Pimpri Chinchwad, and western parts of the district. District Collector Suhas Diwase has ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools in affected areas.
“We have deployed fire brigade and disaster management personnel in low-lying areas. Residents are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary,” Diwase added.
Amry personnel deployed, teams of NDRF, fire brigade, and district and city disaster management cells pressed into service to carry out relief operations as heavy rain lashes Pune. Nearly 400 residents evacuated.
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“Why is there no mention of Taufa-e-Taleem and other promised schemes in the budget speech?” he asked.
Hyderabad, July 25: BRS senior leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail has accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promise of a Rs 4,000 crore budget and a Minorities Sub-Plan for the state.
In response to the full budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Thursday, Abdullah Sohail pointed out that only Rs 3,003 crores were allocated for minority welfare. He noted that in the Vote-on-Account budget presented on February 10, the amount was only Rs 2,262 crores. Following criticism from the BRS party, the Congress government increased the amount to Rs 3,003 crores. However, Abdullah Sohail argued that the Congress party had promised to increase the minority welfare budget to Rs 4,000 crores, along with a dedicated Minorities Sub-Plan. By not honoring this electoral promise, he claimed that the Congress government had cheated the state’s minorities.
Abdullah Sohail reminded that on November 10, 2023, the Congress party released the Minority Declaration, making specific promises to the minorities. Of the 12 major promises in the declaration, seven were directly related to budgetary allocations. These included increasing the minority welfare budget to Rs 4,000 crores, a dedicated Minorities Sub-Plan, and Rs 1,000 crores annually to provide subsidized loans for jobless minority youth and women. Other promises included the implementation of the Abdul Kalam Taufa-e-Taleem Scheme to provide financial assistance to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and other minority youth completing M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs, with additional amounts for various educational levels.
“Why is there no mention of Taufa-e-Taleem and other promised schemes in the budget speech?” he asked.
Abdullah Sohail also highlighted that the Congress party had promised a monthly honorarium of Rs 10,000 – 12,000 for priests of all religions, including Imams, Muezzins, Khadims, Pastors, and Granthis. It also assured the provision of house sites and Rs 5 lakhs for constructing houses for all houseless minority families under the Indiramma Indlu Scheme. Newlywed couples from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and other minority communities were also promised Rs 1,60,000. “Why were no allocations made to fulfill these promises?” he asked.
“Despite being in power for seven months, the Congress government has not honored a single promise made to the minorities. The Congress did not give representation to Muslims in the Telangana cabinet, and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who also oversees the minorities welfare portfolio, has not conducted a single review meeting to discuss budget provisions,” he said.
Abdullah Sohail claimed that the Congress government announced Rs 10,000 crores for Hyderabad’s development in the budget merely to create hype. He argued that if the Congress government were sincere, it should have announced the revitalization of SETWIN and skill development training and the transformation of the Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority (QQSUDA) to develop infrastructure in the Old City, which was promised in the Minority Declaration.
“Revanth Reddy is still in a vindictive mode, taking revenge on minorities who voted for the BRS in previous Assembly elections. No importance is being given to any Muslim leader in the government or the Congress party,” he alleged, adding that nothing different could be expected from a Chief Minister with an RSS background.
Abdullah Sohail announced that the BRS party would soon launch a massive agitation to expose the Congress government’s anti-minority stance in Telangana and pressurize it to fulfill all electoral promises, including the Rs 4,000 crore budget and the Minorities Sub-Plan.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to BJP MP Kangana Ranaut following a petition seeking to set aside her election from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat. The petition was filed by Layak Ram Negi, a former government employee from Kinnaur, who alleged that his nomination papers for the election were wrongfully rejected by the returning officer.
Negi claimed that he had taken voluntary retirement and provided a “no dues certificate” from his department along with his nomination. However, his papers were rejected within a day after he was asked to produce additional “no dues certificates” from the electricity, water, and telephone departments. Despite submitting all required documents on May 15, the returning officer did not accept them, leading to the rejection of his nomination.
Negi, who filed his nomination as an independent candidate, stated that he could have won the election if his papers had been accepted and requested the court to annul the election results.
Justice Jyotsna Rewal directed Kangana Ranaut to file a reply by August 21.
Ranaut had won the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency with a margin of 74,755 votes against Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh. Ranaut secured 537,002 votes, while Singh received 462,267 votes.
