Article Today, Hyderabad:Senior IAS officer Smita Sabharwal’s decision to proceed on six months of child care leave has triggered intense political discussion in Telangana. The timing of her leave, coinciding with preparations for a debate in the Assembly on the Kaleshwaram irrigation project, has led to speculation over its underlying reasons. Shift to Less Prominent…
Article Today, Agra:A private old age home in Agra has drawn criticism after introducing a scheme that allows families to ‘rent’ elderly persons for companionship. The initiative, launched at the Ramlal Old Age Home, has been projected as a social experiment to provide emotional support to lonely children and to give senior citizens a sense…
Article Today, Bhubaneswar:Vizianagaram Member of Parliament K. Appalanayudu on Friday pressed for immediate redressal of railway-related issues concerning Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, and border areas of Odisha. Speaking at the East Coast Railway zonal committee meeting in Bhubaneswar, he recalled raising the same issues in Parliament and urged the authorities to act without delay. East Coast Railway…
Article Today, Amaravati:The Andhra Pradesh government’s proposal to introduce family cards has triggered a political debate. Officials say the cards are meant to streamline welfare schemes. Critics argue that they are a tool for large-scale data collection that could compromise personal privacy. Echoes of Past SurveysDuring the previous YSRCP government, volunteers conducted door-to-door surveys to…
Article Today, Hyderabad:A Ganesh pandal set up in Aghapura, Hyderabad, has become the focus of attention during the ongoing festivities. The idol of Lord Ganesh has been installed in the attire of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, wearing a shirt, trousers, shoes, and a scarf draped around the neck. The initiative was taken by Telangana…
Article Today, New Delhi:The Delhi government is preparing to roll out a WhatsApp-based governance platform to deliver key public services. Officials say the initiative will allow citizens to obtain documents such as driving licences, marriage certificates, and caste certificates without visiting government offices. The project is aimed at saving time and making services more accessible….
Article Today, Hyderabad:Acute shortage of urea has disrupted farming activities across Telangana. Farmers are forced to abandon their work in the fields and spend long hours in queues outside fertiliser shops. Dealers and private traders are reportedly exploiting the situation by engaging in black market sales. Though the government-fixed price for a 45-kg urea bag…
Article Today, New Delhi:Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited a media report claiming that undisclosed individuals and organisations in Gujarat contributed Rs. 4,300 crore in secret donations over a five-year period. He demanded to know who gave the money, for what purpose, and to whom it was directed. He also questioned whether the Election…
Article Today, Hyderabad:Hyderabad is witnessing a shift in the way organised crime operates. Once confined to pubs, resorts, and farmhouses, illegal activities are now moving into service apartments and guest houses. Police surveillance on traditional venues has forced offenders to explore discreet locations. Recent Incident in KondapurA case in Kondapur recently highlighted this pattern. Police…
Article Today, America:Owning a house was a long-cherished dream for Sarah and Colin, residents of Ohio. In May 2024, they purchased a new home worth about Rs. 3.3 crore, hoping to begin a happy chapter of their lives. However, their joy soon turned into distress when Sarah developed unusual health complications. Sudden Health ProblemsWhat started…
