Article Today, Hyderabad:A district-level incident in Telangana has triggered sharp political and public debate after a Collector allegedly acted promptly on a request from an Andhra Pradesh Minister while ignoring repeated instructions from his own State Minister. The episode has intensified discussions over bureaucratic accountability and the limits of ministerial influence in the State. Phone…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Congress has renewed its criticism of former Health Minister T. Harish Rao, alleging large-scale corruption in the supply of remdesivir injections during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The party accused the previous government of turning the health sector into a system of commissions and irregular practices. Through social media campaigns, Congress…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Telangana government’s decision to provide 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The petition, filed by Vanga Gopal Reddy on September 29, argues that the move breaches the constitutional ceiling of 50% reservation. A Bench led by Justice Vikram Nath…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The process of allotting reservations for local body elections in Telangana has triggered controversy after several irregularities came to light. Seats were reserved for categories that do not exist in the respective villages. Critics argue that such lapses undermine the democratic process and defeat the principle of social justice that the reservation system…
Article Today, Hyderabad:A private medical college located nearly 60 kilometres from Hyderabad has secured approval for an additional 50 MBBS seats. The National Medical Commission (NMC) granted the clearance even though the institution was earlier found lacking in basic facilities. Three years ago, one batch of students was cancelled at the same college. With the…
Article Today, Hyderabad:Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that Telangana would compete with global hubs such as New York and Dubai if he is given ten years at the helm. He announced that the “Future City” project would have high-speed connectivity to Bengaluru and that the State had already secured approval from the Centre for…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Telangana government on Friday issued orders providing 42 per cent reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections. The directive, released by BC Welfare Department Secretary Jyothi Buddha Prakash, described the decision as a constitutional measure to ensure social justice. Concerns Over Legal ValidityThe move has triggered debate over its legal…
Article Today, Hyderabad:Engineering admissions in several private colleges across Hyderabad and neighbouring districts have come under sharp criticism. Allegations have surfaced that top institutions treated education as a commercial venture, selling management quota seats at exorbitant prices. Parents and student groups claim that seats were allotted not on merit but to those who could pay…
Article Today, Hyderabad/Amaravati:Healthcare schemes for the poor in both Telugu States are set to be disrupted as private hospitals have announced suspension of services. In Andhra Pradesh, the NTR health scheme is facing a halt in outpatient services, while in Telangana, Aarogyasri services will be stopped from Tuesday midnight. Hospitals cite unpaid dues of Rs….
Article Today, Kothagudem:Kothagudem town witnessed massive protests on Sunday as members of the Lambada community raised slogans in defence of their self-respect. The rally, led by Sevalal Sena founder-president Bhukya Sanjeev Naik, sent a strong message to the Congress government. Participants accused the ruling party of adopting a dual stance on the case seeking removal…
