Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 03, 2025

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May 03, 2025

Hope Pakistan cooperates with India against terrorists: Vance

Vice President JD Vance has said the US hopes that India will respond to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in a way that does not lead to a “broader regional conflict” and expects Pakistan to “cooperate” with New Delhi to “hunt down” militants sometimes operating from their soil.

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India for freeze on Pak funds

India will be asking global multilateral agencies, including the IMF, to have a relook at funds and loans provided to Pakistan, as New Delhi seeks to corner the neighbouring State diplomatically following the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam last month which killed 26 tourists.

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Amaravati will transform AP into developed State: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth Rs 58,000 crore here that included relaunching the construction of the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, which he said was not a mere city but a dream come true.

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Congress errs on India map again

Shares incorrect map in video promoting TG govt’s efforts in conducting caste survey

1 min

Cardiologists perform TCRAT

Pulse Heart Super Speciality Hospital announced successful Totally Endoscopic Coronary Revascularization via Thoracotomy (TCRAT), a minimally invasive surgery that is used to perform bypass surgery.

1 min

DOST set for changes

It will apply SC categorisation reservation for admissions into degree programmes

1 min

GNITS holds graduation day

As many as 1,050 UG and PG students of G Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science (Women) (GNITS), Shaikpet, were awarded degrees during the Graduation Day ceremony organised in the college premises here on Friday.

1 min

Khursheed Jah Devdi to get facelift

State allocated Rs 12 cr for this heritage building's restoration

1 min

Health Department under scrutiny over quackery

The local health administration in Hyderabad and districts in Telangana State, who are the registering authorities for health care facilities, and its role in curtailing quackery have come under scrutiny following the proactive stance of Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) to curb the menace.

1 min

Scooters given to Cyberabad She Teams

In a significant move toward women’s safety and ensuring rapid response, Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr. Gajarao Bhupal and representatives from Bhagyanagar Gas Ltd (BGL) jointly flagged off 12 scooters for the She Teams on Friday.

1 min

Case booked against social media user

The Hyderabad cyber crime police have booked a criminal case against a social media user for allegedly posting offensive and morphed content against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

1 min

Youth killed in full public view

Unidentified persons brutally murdered a youth in full public view at Bibi-ka-Chasma in Falaknuma in the old city on Friday. A previous enmity is suspected to have led to the murder.

1 min

Brain-dead youth's organs donated

Family members of a 20-year-old youngster Banoth Ramana, a resident of Nilagiri swamy Thanda, Wardhannapet, Warangal, who was declared as brain dead by attending doctors, have decided to donate his organs for needy patients under Jeevandan organ donation initiative.

1 min

Rising suicides a silent cry of medics

NMC data exposes mental stress, bureaucratic apathy

2 mins

Tight security for NEET UG, says SP

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNS to be enforced in and around the exam centres

1 min

'Private universities will play key role

Private universities will play a crucial role in achieving a 50 percent Gross Enrolment Ratio by 2035, said Prof. TG Sitharam, Chairman AICTE.

1 min

Man booked for leaving cattle on NH

A man was booked on Friday for leaving his cattle on National Highway 44, leading to a road accident that claimed the life of a woman and left 13 others injured at Kokusmannur village in Gudihathnoor mandal on Thursday.

1 min

Heavy rains play havoc with Rabi farmers

Ryots in Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Suryapet districts worst hit

1 min

Niranjan slams govt over PRLIS delay

Former Minister and BRS senior leader S Niranjan Reddy denounced the Congress government over its alleged neglect of the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS).

1 min

Centre calls for meeting of Krishna basin States

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has convened a meeting of the Irrigation Ministers of all the four riparian States of the Krishna river on May 7.

1 min

Man gifts Bhagavad Gita to wedding guests

In a noteworthy effort to encourage the younger generation to read the Bhagavad Gita and follow the teachings of Lord Krishna, aman gifted a copy of the holy book to every guest attending his daughter's wedding in Siddipet town on Friday.

1 min

GHMC collects Rs 900.93 cr in property tax

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has collected a record Rs 900.93 crore in property tax under the Early Bird scheme.

1 min

'Stop Op Kagar, hold peace talks'

Different political parties, people’s organisations and rights groups staged a protest here on Friday demanding that the Central and State governments stop ‘Operation Kagar’ and killing of tribals.

1 min

Delay in RGUKT-Basar admission notification worries parents

The parents of Class X meritorious students are waiting for the announcement of admission notification by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technologies (RGUKT), also known as Indian Institute of Information Technologies (IIIT)-Basar, for the 2025-26 academic year.

1 min

SLBC works may hit ATR

Govt set to adopt drill-and-blast method, which may pose environmental challenges

2 mins

CM makes false claims over continuation of BRS schemes

After abolishing the KCR Kits, KCR Nutritional Kits, Bathukamma sarees and several other schemes, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been making claims about continuing the previous government's welfare initiatives, while also inflating loan repayment figures within a month.

2 mins

Give peace talks a chance

In 2009, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dubbed naxalism as the “gravest internal security threat” to India.

2 mins

Philosophising police leadership

Philosophy is not about abstract theories confined to dusty books but a practical tool for handling moral grey zones of policing

4 mins

Bajrang Dal activist murder: Stabbings shake Mangaluru

At least three stabbing incidents were reported on Friday in the communally sensitive Mangaluru region following the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Suhas Shetty by a gang on May 1.

1 min

'Jagannath Dham' label at Digha irks devotees, priests

A section of devotees of Lord Jagannath and priests in Odisha has taken umbrage over the West Bengal government's portrayal of the newly inaugurated Digha temple as 'Jagannath Dham', contending that it is a “self-styled” title.

1 min

Tiwari takes charge as Vice Chief of Air Staff

NEW DELHI

1 min

AP inks pact with IBM for Quantum Valley

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu inked agreements with IBM, TCS and L&T for setting up India’s “most advanced tech park in Amaravati

1 min

SC to the resuce of familty facing deportation

Asks authorities to verify identity documents

1 min

Port cities will be key centres for growth: Modi

PM commissions Rs 8,686-crore Vizhinjam International Seaport project

1 min

Vance says trade deal soon with India

US Vice-President J D Vance has called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “tough negotiator” and accused New Delhi of taking advantage of America, while predicting that India could be among the first countries to strike a trade deal to avert reciprocal tariffs.

1 min

Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 6,266 cr still in circulation

The high value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 6,266 crore are still in circulation after two years of Reserve Bank withdrawing the currency, according to official data.

1 min

Manufacturing growth hits 10-month high in April: Survey

The growth momentum in the Indian manufacturing sector improved in April, with output increasing at the fastest pace since June 2024, on the back of another strong expansion in order books, a monthly survey said on Friday.

1 min

RBI rejigs portfolios of Dy Governers

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday rejigged portfolios of its Deputy Governors, with Poonam Gupta, who assumed charge recently, being given the key monetary policy department charge.

1 min

Exports at all-time high of $824.9 billion

India's total exports have touched an all-time high of $824.9 billion in the financial year 2024-25, as per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India which includes the services trade for March 2025.

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Al explores routes for N America fights

Air India is looking at various alternatives for its North America flights from the national capital, including operating the services with a technical stop in a city within India, to reduce operational costs that have shot up due to the Pakistan airspace closure, sources said on Friday.

1 min

'Most iPhones sold in US will be made in India'

Uncertainty over tax tariff impacts Apple

2 mins

China softens stand on Trump tariffs

Says it's assessing Washington's proposals to start trade talks

1 min

Drone strikes vessel carrying aid to Gaza

A drone struck a vessel carrying aid to Gaza off the coast Friday off the coast of Malta, said a statement by Codepink, a peace and social justice movement.

1 min

Vance claims Waltz's ouster is a 'promotion'

US Vice-President JD Vance has sought to cast the ousting of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz as a “promotion” to be US Ambassador to the United Nations, blaming the media for framing his departure from the top national security post as a firing.

1 min

Trump threatens buyers of Iran oil

Says those procuring oil and petrochemicals from Iran will face immediate US sanctions

2 mins

Russia downs 121 Ukrainian drones

Russia has downed 121 Ukrainian drones overnight in Crimea, the Black Sea, and other southern parts of the country, according to a media report on Friday.

1 min

Judge questions US govt on Indian academic's detention

NEW YORK

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Israeli strikes near Syria's Prez palace

Israel's air force struck near Syria's presidential palace on Friday after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria.

1 min

'Defeating Hamas is Israel's main goal’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said here that defeating Hamas is Israel's main goal as well as securing the release of the hostages still held in Gaza.

1 min

We don't buy stars, we make superstars: Yagnik

Undeterred by their hopes of securing an IPL playoffs berth this season going up in smoke, Rajasthan Royals fielding coach Dishant Yagnik asserted that his side will keep backing youngsters despite criticism over releasing superstars like Jos Buttler and Trent Boult ahead of the mega auction.

1 min

Sreesanth gets 3-year suspension

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended former India pacer S Sreesanth for three years for allegedly making false and derogatory statements against it in connection with the controversy surrounding Sanju Samson's omission from the Indian team for the Champions Trophy.

1 min

Aussie women's team lead rankings

Australia has consolidated its position at the top of the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings, increasing the lead over England from 18 to 20 points after the annual update carried out on Friday.

1 min

It's been a long journey, amazing spectacle: Kohli

Virat Kohli, star batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, says it has been a long journey in the IPL and one that they have seen grow, evolve and become an amazing spectacle.

1 min

One final Kohli, Dhoni faceoff as CSK, RCB clash in Bengaluru

Relegated Chennai Super Kings seek a morale-boosting win

2 mins

Gill, Butler propel Titans to 38-run victory

Abhishek Sharma's 74 goes in vain as Sunrisers falter in the chase of 225

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Mumbai a lethal force once it enters playoffs, says Rayudu

JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu said that the success of Mumbai Indians came from smart planning, if one had a look at the number of short balls they bowled against Rajasthan Royals.

1 min

India's first Brain Training Lab launched

Woxsen University, in collaboration with SixS Sports, has launched India's first Brain Training Lab for athletes, marking a bold step forward in performance science and athlete development.

1 min

Murthy, Raj win trophy in Pattaya

K Venkata Narayana Murthy of Hyderabad and Raj Dutt of Haryana won the men’s doubles title in the 55 years & above category of the MT400 Pattaya Tennis Tournament in Pattaya, defeating Wong (Singapore) and Jianming Lin (China) 6-2, 6-0 in the final.

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Shrivally, Shubladze enter semi-final

Shrivally Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty of Hyderabad and A Shubladze of Russia entered the women’s doubles semifinal of the Lopota W 50 Open tennis tournament in Georgia on Friday.

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HC directive to Ministry on IPA

The Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to submit a detailed affidavit justifying its decision to grant recognition to the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), following a legal challenge by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA).

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Tenpin: Kishan, Hitasha win titles

R Kishan and Hitasha Sisodiya, both from Karnataka, won the men’s and women’s titles respectively in the inaugural South Zone Tenpin bowling championship in Amoeba Bengaluru on Friday.

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Nizamabad's Sowmya adjudged 'Best Player of the Year'

G Sowmya of Nizamabad, who also led Indian women's football team earlier, was adjudged 'Best Player of the Year' for 2024-25 season in women's category.

1 min

Goa to take on JFC in Kalinga clash

Both teams eye berth in AFC Champions League

2 mins

Playing Mallikajaan was more than just acting: Manisha

As the series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' turned 1 on Thursday, actress Manisha Koirala took a trip down memory lane and recalled that playing the character of the fiery Mallikajaan was about fully understanding a strong woman.

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A YEAR OF HEERAMANDI

AS THE EPIC SERIES MARKS ONE YEAR, ACTRESSES REMINISCE ABOUT THEIR ROLES

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'Spielberg told me he loved 3 Idiots'

Indian cinema is being watched by everyone, including Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan said on Friday as she recalled the time when Oscar-winning filmmaker praised her 2009 movie “3 Idiots”.

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Actor Jai's upcoming film titled 'Worker'

The makers of actor Jai's next film, a romantic action thriller, have now announced the title of the film as 'Worker'.

1 min

Stay native, Nag recipe for film success

Tollywood heartthrob Nagarjuna feels there is only one ingredient of the success of a film: Stay rooted to your native language.

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