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…
Article Today, Hyderabad:Actor Anushka Shetty has announced a temporary break from social media, surprising her fans. The announcement came just days after the release of her latest film Ghati. In a heartfelt message, she wrote that she wished to return “to where it all began,” a remark that has sparked wide discussion among her followers…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Telangana State Seed Certification Authority (TSSCA) has received the Seed Testing and Certification Excellence Award at the Indo-Africa Summit held in Hyderabad. The award, instituted by the Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), recognises institutions for their outstanding services in the global seed sector. TSSCA Director Dr. Keshavulu accepted the award…
