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Telangana Govt modernising irrigation ecosystem by leveraging advanced technologies: Minister

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday said that the state government is actively modernising its irrigation ecosystem by leveraging advanced technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence (AI), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

#Telangana Govt modernising irrigation ecosystem by leveraging advanced technologies: Minister

Bharat Summit: Telangana Min Uttam warns of global threat to liberal democracy

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy warned on Saturday that liberal values were facing an unprecedented assault across the world.

#Bharat Summit: Telangana Min Uttam warns of global threat to liberal democracy

Bharat Summit:Telangana CM invites delegates to join hands to bring change in lives of people

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday invited all the delegates at the Bharat Summit to join hands to bring a change in the lives of people.

#Bharat Summit:Telangana CM invites delegates to join hands to bring change in lives of people

Telangana: 32th Yudhvir Foundation memorial award to eminent painter Thota Vaikuntam

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) The 32nd Yudhvir Foundation Memorial Award is being presented to Thota Vaikuntam for his outstanding contribution to art and for placing the Telangana region on the world map through his remarkable work.

#Telangana: 32th Yudhvir Foundation memorial award to eminent painter Thota Vaikuntam

Our party stands for non-violence and social justice: Telangana Dy CM

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday said the Congress stands for non-violence, social justice and inclusive growth, and called on the people from the state and elsewhere in the country to join hands for global justice.

#Our party stands for non-violence and social justice: Telangana Dy CM

Telangana CM urges PM to attack Pakistan and merge POK with India

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) Expressing anguish over the killing of 28 innocent tourists in the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday appealed to Prime Minister Modi to attack Pakistan and merge Pak occupied Kashmir with India.

#Telangana CM urges PM to attack Pakistan and merge POK with India

Telangana Bharat Summit: delegates from 100 nations unitedly condemn Pahalgam terror attack

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) The representatives of political parties from 100 countries alongside other participants of the Bharat Summit here on Friday expressed their solidarity with the people of India and unequivocally condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest possible terms.

#Telangana Bharat Summit: delegates from 100 nations unitedly condemn Pahalgam terror attack

Telangana Bharat Summit: Digvijaya Singh slams deepfake menace

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) Lamenting the erosion of democratic values due to unchecked disinformation, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday said hatred was being amplified at the click of a button in the present digital age.

#Telangana Bharat Summit: Digvijaya Singh slams deepfake menace

Bharat Summit 2025 reflects Telangana’s commitment to global justice: Uttam

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy described the two-day Bharat Summit 2025, which began here on Friday as a historic event showcasing Telangana’s leadership in promoting social justice and progressive values.

#Bharat Summit 2025 reflects Telangana’s commitment to global justice: Uttam

Telangana: NDSA report on Kaleshwaram an indictment of BRS govt : Uttam

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said the National Dam Safety Authority’s (NDSA) report on the Kaleshwaram Project was a ''direct indictment of the previous BRS government'', exposing serious flaws in its design, construction, and maintenance.

#Telangana: NDSA report on Kaleshwaram an indictment of BRS govt : Uttam

Telangana Bharat Summit: Policymakers and advocates brainstorm on gender equality and social justice

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) International political leaders, policymakers and advocates committed to advancing gender equality, social justice and inclusive governance took part in a dialogue on Gender Justice and a Feminist Future to kick start the two-day Bharat Summit organised by the Telangana government here on Friday.

#Telangana Bharat Summit: Policymakers and advocates brainstorm on gender equality and social justice

Telangana: AIMIM wins Hyderabad local authorities MLC polls

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) : All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidate Mirza Riyaz Ul Hassan Effendi won the Hyderabad Local Authorities MLC elections over BJP candidate N Goutham Rao.

#Telangana: AIMIM wins Hyderabad local authorities MLC polls

Heat wave conditions prevail in parts of North India, Vidarbha and Telangana

Pune, Apr 24 (UNI) Day temperatures were appreciably above normal (3.1°C to 5.0°C) at isolated places of Gujarat, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, Telangana and Gangetic West Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

#Heat wave conditions prevail in parts of North India # Vidarbha and Telangana

Southern states join forces in Telangana to tackle cybercrime at regional DGsP coordination meet

Hyderabad, Apr 23 (UNI) The Telangana Police on Wednesday hosted the Regional Quarterly Meeting of the Southern State DGsP Coordination Conference, bringing together senior police officials from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Puducherry to strengthen inter-state cooperation on cybercrime and cybersecurity.

#Southern states join forces in Telangana to tackle cybercrime at regional DGsP coordination meet

Telangana CM returns from Japan tour with Rs 12,062 cr investment deals

Hyderabad, Apr 23 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy returned to Hyderabad on Wednesday after completing a successful seven-day official tour of Japan, which secured investment commitments worth Rs 12,062 crore for Telangana.

#Telangana CM returns from Japan tour with Rs 12 #062 cr investment deals

“Telangana: Future Ready” – high-level meeting with teacher associations focuses on education reforms

Hyderabad, Apr 23 (UNI) A high-level meeting titled “Telangana: Future Ready” was convened under the leadership of Dr Yogita Rana, Secretary, Department of Education, at Godavari Hall, SCERT, Hyderabad on Wednesday.

#“Telangana: Future Ready” – high-level meeting with teacher associations focuses on education reforms

Minister shares meal with beneficiary family, highlights Telangana’s rice subsidy plan

Siddipet, April 23 (UNI) Telangana Backward Class (BC) and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, along with Siddipet district collector Manu Chowdhury and other officials, visited Koheda Mandal on Tuesday and shared lunch with the family of Talari Chandrayya, a beneficiary of the state''s newly launched rice subsidy scheme.

#Minister shares meal with beneficiary family # highlights Telangana’s rice subsidy plan

Telangana CM condemns terror attack in Pahalgam, urges strong action

Hyderabad, Apr 23 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a "heinous act" and asserting that such cowardly attacks will not shake the spirit or confidence of the Indian people.

#Telangana CM condemns terror attack in Pahalgam #urges strong action

Telangana Police shine at All India Police Badminton & Table Tennis Cluster, clinch 18 medals

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) The Telangana Police contingent delivered a stellar performance at the 1st All India Police Badminton & Table Tennis Cluster 2024-25, held at Kadavanthra, Kochi, Kerala, from April 11 to 15.

#Telangana Police shine at All India Police Badminton & Table Tennis Cluster # clinch 18 medals

Telangana DGP stresses effective use of CCTNS to boost crime tracking, policing efficiency

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Dr Jitender on Tuesday underscored the critical importance of effectively implementing the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) to enhance crime detection and improve criminal tracking mechanisms across the state.

#Telangana DGP stresses effective use of CCTNS to boost crime tracking #policing efficiency

Telangana setting national benchmarks in farmer welfare and inclusive development: TPCC President

Nizamabad, Apr 22 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud strongly asserted that Telangana has emerged as a role model for the entire country in farmer welfare and inclusive governance.

#Telangana setting national benchmarks in farmer welfare and inclusive development: TPCC President

Telangana CM visits Hiroshima Assembly, strengthens Telangana-Japan ties

Hyderabad/Hiroshima (Japan), Apr 22 (UNI) In a significant diplomatic and developmental outreach, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy led the "Telangana Rising" team on a visit to the Hiroshima Prefectural Assembly in Japan on Tuesday.

#Telangana CM visits Hiroshima Assembly # strengthens Telangana-Japan ties

Telangana CM pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid rich floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation and apostle of peace, at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan on Tuesday.

#Telangana CM pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Telangana : Three held for selling fake skincare products online

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) Police have arrested three individuals from Delhi in connection with a counterfeit skincare product racket involving trademark infringement and online fraud.

#Telangana : Three held for selling fake skincare products online

Heatwave likely in Telangana in next three days: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) Heatwave conditions will likely prevail at isolated places in Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and few other districts of Telangana during the next three days, Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

#Heatwave likely in Telangana in next three days: Met

Gaddar cinema awards to set new benchmark globally: Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) The Telangana government is determined to host the Gaddar Cinema Awards as an event of unprecedented grandeur, matching global standards, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu announced.

#Gaddar cinema awards to set new benchmark globally: Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

Telangana inter results: 65.96 pc pass in first yr, 65.65 pc in second year; girls outshine boys

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) has officially declared the results of the Intermediate First and Second Year examinations.

#Telangana inter results: 65.96 pc pass in first yr #65.65 pc in second year; girls outshine boys

Telangana: Multiple govt officials caught red-handed by ACB

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) In a sweeping crackdown on corruption, Telangana''s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested multiple government officials across the state in four separate sting operations, exposing a disturbing pattern of bribery in public offices.

#Telangana: Multiple govt officials caught red-handed by ACB

Revanth invites Osaka business leaders to invest in Telangana at World Expo 2025

Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) In a major push to attract global investments, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy invited leading members of the Osaka Chambers of Commerce to explore the rich, untapped investment opportunities in Telangana.

#Revanth invites Osaka business leaders to invest in Telangana at World Expo 2025

Hyd: Pune Gas launches Telangana's first commercial & industrial gas systems experience centre

Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) Pune Gas, a national leader in commercial and industrial gas solutions, has inaugurated Telangana’s first Pune Gas Experience Centre in Hyderabad.

#Hyd: Pune Gas launches Telangana's first commercial & industrial gas systems experience centre

Telangana CM expresses grief over demise of Pope Francis

Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday expressed profound grief over the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis, the revered head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City.

#Telangana CM expresses grief over demise of Pope Francis

Jagga Reddy hails Govt''s decision to launch cancer screening centres in Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Working President Jagga Reddy lauded the state government’s landmark decision to establish Cancer Screening Centres in Hyderabad’s slums, poor localities, and rural villages, calling it a much-needed step toward saving lives and supporting financially vulnerable families.

#Jagga Reddy hails Govt''''s decision to launch cancer screening centres in Telangana

Thunderstorm with lightning, gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 21(UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds with speed ranging from 30-40 kmph is likely to occur at isolated places in Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajigiri districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.

#Thunderstorm with lightning # gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

Telangana pavilion inaugurated with grandeur at Osaka Expo, Japan

Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) In a proud moment for the state, Telangana inaugurated its dedicated pavilion at the prestigious Osaka Expo in Japan, marking a significant milestone in international representation.

#Telangana pavilion inaugurated with grandeur at Osaka Expo #Japan

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy signs key sustainability MoUs with Japanese firms

Hyderabad, Apr 20 (UNI) The official TelanganaRising delegation journeyed from Shin-Osaka to Kitakyushu via bullet train, arriving in one of the world’s most advanced cities in recycling, environmental policy, and urban transformation amidst rain on Sunday.

#Telangana CM Revanth Reddy signs key sustainability MoUs with Japanese firms

Telangana MP Krishnaiah urges CM to fill 30,000 vacant teacher posts

Hyderabad, Apr 20 (UNI) Rajya Sabha Member and President of the National Backwards Class (BC) Welfare Association, R Krishnaiah, has urged Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to take immediate action to fill nearly 30,000 vacant teacher posts across government and aided schools in the state.

#Telangana MP Krishnaiah urges CM to fill 30 #000 vacant teacher posts

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy visiting Japan, warmly welcomed by Kitakyushu Mayor

Hyderabad, Apr 20 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy who is leading a delegation to Japan, received a ceremonial welcome in the Japanese city of Kitakyushu.

#Telangana CM Revanth Reddy visiting Japan #warmly welcomed by Kitakyushu Mayor

Bandi Sanjay slams Telangana CM over Japan tour amid crop losses

Peddapalli (Telangana) , Apr 21 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for embarking on a foreign tour to Japan while farmers in the state are grappling with crop damage caused by untimely rains and hailstorms.

#Bandi Sanjay slams Telangana CM over Japan tour amid crop losses

Cong leader Ram Reddy joins BRS in presence of KTR at Telangana Bhavan

Hyderabad, Apr 20 (UNI) In a significant political development, Attapur Division Congress leader Ram Reddy, along with his followers, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the presence of BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday.

#Cong leader Ram Reddy joins BRS in presence of KTR at Telangana Bhavan

Thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds likely in Telangana over next 48 hours: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 20 (UNI) Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 30 to 40 kmph are likely to occur at isolated places across Telangana during the next 48 hours, according to the Meteorological Centre here on Sunday.

#Thunderstorms with lightning #gusty winds likely in Telangana over next 48 hours: Met

Chandrababu Naidu turns 75: Telangana CM, TDP leaders extend warm wishes

Hyderabad, Apr 20 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and several TDP leaders extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP National President Nara Chandrababu Naidu on his 75th birthday on Sunday.

#Chandrababu Naidu turns 75: Telangana CM #TDP leaders extend warm wishes

Telangana: BRS to boycott upcoming Hyderabad local body MLC election

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) The main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana has decided to boycott the upcoming Hyderabad Local Body MLC elections to be held on April 23.

#Telangana: BRS to boycott upcoming Hyderabad local body MLC election

Telangana: Record 525 Gurukula students from underprivileged backgrounds qualify for JEE Advanced 2025

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) In a landmark achievement for Telangana’s social welfare education system, a record 525 students from the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) have qualified for the JEE Advanced 2025.

#Telangana: Record 525 Gurukula students from underprivileged backgrounds qualify for JEE Advanced 2025

TOMCOM signs MoUs with leading Japanese firms to boost global job prospects for Telangana youth

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) In a major step toward expanding international employment opportunities for Telangana''s youth, the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Ltd. (TOMCOM)—a state-run agency under the Department of Labour, Employment, Training & Factories—has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two prominent Japanese firms: M/s. TERN (TGUK Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) and M/s. Raj Group.

#TOMCOM signs MoUs with leading Japanese firms to boost global job prospects for Telangana youth

Proud to serve in India’s No.1 Police Force: DGP Dr Jitender on Telangana Police Ranking

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) Telangana Police has secured the top position in the country in the Police Rankings released under the India Justice Report 2025.

#Proud to serve in India’s No.1 Police Force: DGP Dr Jitender on Telangana Police Ranking

Telangana gears up for record paddy procurement, says Minister

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) The Telangana government has launched an extensive Rabi 2024–25 paddy procurement operation, targeting 70.13 lakh metric tonnes (LMTs) following an estimated production of 127.50 LMTs over 57 lakh acres.

#Telangana gears up for record paddy procurement # says Minister

Telangana, AP Govts reviews on Haj 2025 arrangements in Hyd

Hyderabad, Apr 19 UNI) A joint coordination meeting was held at the Dr B R Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat on Saturday to review arrangements for Haj-2025.

#Telangana # AP Govts reviews on Haj 2025 arrangements in Hyd

Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 72 hours: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speed ranging from 30-40 kmph is likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana during the next 72 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.

#Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 72 hours: Met

Revanth calls for collective effort to make Telangana globally competitive

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy touring in Japan to attract investments on Saturday emphasised the need for collective efforts to transform the state into a globally competitive hub during a program organized by the Japan Telugu Federation.

#Revanth calls for collective effort to make Telangana globally competitive

Engineering student allegedly dies by suicide in Telangana

Suryapet (Telangana), Apr 19 (UNI) A 21-year-old engineering student allegedly died by suicide in the early hours of Saturday by jumping from the hostel building at Ramapuram in Chilukuru Mandal of this district.

#Engineering student allegedly dies by suicide in Telangana

Two killed, four injured as car turns turtle in Telangana

Gadwal (Telangana), Apr 19 (UNI) Two persons were killed on the spot and four others injured seriously when the car in which they were travelling lost control and turned turtle on National Highway 44 at Itikyal Mandal in this district on Friday midnight.

#Two killed #four injured as car turns turtle in Telangana

Japan-based NTT DATA to set up Rs 10K Cr AI Data center cluster in Telangana

Hyderabad/ Tokyo, Apr 18 (UNI) In a landmark move to accelerate India’s AI infrastructure, Japan based NTT DATA, a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, and Neysa Networks, an AI-first cloud platform company, have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to establish a AI Data Center Cluster in Hyderabad , the state capital of Telangana, with a huge investment of Rs 10,500 crore.

#Japan-based NTT DATA to set up Rs 10K Cr AI Data center cluster in Telangana

Toshiba signs MoU with Telangana Govt

Hyderabad/Tokyo, Apr 18 (UNI) Apr 18 (UNI) The Toshiba Transmission Distribution Systems (India) Private Limited (TTDI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan, and a global leader in the supply of Transmission cum Distribution (TCD) equipment for both conventional and renewable energy sources, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to establish a new manufacturing facility for Surge Arresters and expand its existing manufacturing facilities for Power and Distribution transformers and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) at its Rudraram plant, outskirts of Hyderabad, in Telangana.

#Toshiba signs MoU with Telangana Govt

VHP to hold statewide protests in Telangana on Saturday

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday announced that it will hold statewide protests in Telangana on Saturday to condemn the violence against Hindus in West Bengal.

#VHP to hold statewide protests in Telangana on Saturday

Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) The Meteorological Centre has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds ranging between 30-40 kmph at isolated places across Telangana over the next 48 hours.

#Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

Telangana CM remembers Jesus Christ's sacrifices on Good Friday

Hyderabad, Apr 17 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy remembered the sacrifices and courage of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday.

#Telangana CM remembers Jesus Christ's sacrifices on Good Friday

Telangana: woman kills two children with knife, before ending life

Hyderabad, Apr 17 (UNI) A 34-year-old woman allegedly killed her two sons – an 11-year-old and 9-year-old – using a knife at their residence and later died by jumping from an apartment at Balaji layout, Jeedimetla, outskirts of the city on Thursday.

#Telangana: woman kills two children with knife # before ending life

Telangana Rising delegation hold discussions with JICA for financial support for Metro Rail

Hyderabad/ Tokyo, Apr 17 (UNI) The official Telangana Rising delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held positive discussions with the top management of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tokyo on Thursday to explore the possibilities for financial support for several flagship urban transformational projects.

#Telangana Rising delegation hold discussions with JICA for financial support for Metro Rail

Telangana Rising delegation visits Sony headquarters in Tokyo

Hyderabad/Tokyo, Apr 17 (UNI) The official Telangana Rising delegation led by Chief Minister A.Revanth Reddy, currently on a visit to Japan, visited the headquarters of Sony Corporation in Tokyo on Thursday.

#Telangana Rising delegation visits Sony headquarters in Tokyo

Herald case: Telangana Congress leaders protest at ED office

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Hyderabad, Apr 17 (UNI) Telangana Congress leaders on Thursday protested at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office against the filing of an ED chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

#Herald case: Telangana Congress leaders protest at ED office

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