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Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha dies in car accident

Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha dies in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The incident occurred at around 5.30 AM today when the car she was travelling in hit a metal crash barrier on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) resulting in her death, police said.

Assets case: CBI 'evaluates' Jagan's Hyderabad residence

Assets case: CBI 'evaluates' Jagan's Hyderabad residence

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

A Central Bureau of Investigation team, assisted by Andhra Pradesh government officials, continued evaluating the bungalow of YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy, located in plush Jubilee Hills area in Hyderadbad for the fourth consecutive day on Monday.

BJP top body meets in Hyderabad, says countdown to KCR's ouster begins

BJP top body meets in Hyderabad, says countdown to KCR's ouster begins

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

With Maharashtra in its kitty, the BJP has consolidated its position in the north-western region and now has set it eyes on southern states, especially Telangana.

India successfully test-fires long range hypersonic missile

India successfully test-fires long range hypersonic missile

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

India has successfully test-fired a long range hypersonic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

It would be a challenge to India's policy makers how to deal with Trump so that mutual economic growth remains sustained and mutual understanding on global issues are not hampered, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Did TDP's pullout help Cong's historic Telangana sweep?

Did TDP's pullout help Cong's historic Telangana sweep?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

According to some observers, the Congress gained ground by attracting votes from Telugu Desam Party sympathisers after the TDP opted out of the race due to its own reasons.

Bhagyalakshmi temple becomes cynosure of Hyderabad civic poll

Bhagyalakshmi temple becomes cynosure of Hyderabad civic poll

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Political analyst and former MLC Prof Nageshwar said that by frequently visiting the temple the BJP is trying to polarise votes which unfortunately MIM also wants.

4-yr-old mauled to death by stray dogs in Hyderabad

4-yr-old mauled to death by stray dogs in Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The child was apparently carrying a packet containing some food item when the dogs pounced on him, a Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) official said.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Hyderabad: VHP, Bajrang Dal go on a rampage

Hyderabad: VHP, Bajrang Dal go on a rampage

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

As the infuriated mob blocked traffic and targeted RTC buses demanding action against the officials of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for the removal of the road side 'Pochamma temple', the police used lathis to disperse the crowd.

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Real estate brokerage platform PropTiger.com, which is part of Australia's REA group that owns Housing.com, on Tuesday, released its report 'Real Insight' on India's residential market. A total of 96,544 units were sold in July-September, down 5 per cent from 1,01,221 units sold during the same period in 2023.

Godrej Properties to gain from strong land portfolio, demand outlook

Godrej Properties to gain from strong land portfolio, demand outlook

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Expansion of its development portfolio, brokerage upgrades, and strong outlook have led to a 15 per cent gain for the stock of real estate major Godrej Properties (GPL) in six trading sessions. The company recently acquired a 53-acre land parcel in Joka, Kolkata with an estimated development potential of 1.3 million square feet of saleable area with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 500 crore.

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

Rediff.com13 May 2024

As the triangular political contest in Telangana intensifies, many believe that for the regional major BRS, it is a battle for survival after being routed in the assembly polls held late last year. What is haunting the party this time is the scams, the 10-year anti-incumbency factor, and family dominance in the party.

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A total of 74,44,260 voters will exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives.

Cong bags maximum seats in Hyderabad civic polls

Cong bags maximum seats in Hyderabad civic polls

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The ruling Congress party has emerged as the single largest party in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation by winning 52 of the 150 seats, results of which were announced on Thursday. However, the hopes of the Congress leaders of sweeping the elections and bagging two-third of the seats were dashed.

PHOTOS: Hyderabad gets 'highest Sept rainfall in 100 yrs', may areas flooded

PHOTOS: Hyderabad gets 'highest Sept rainfall in 100 yrs', may areas flooded

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Here's a look at the water-logging in the city.

Hyderabad firm develops next-gen XBB1.5 Covid vax, awaits trial nod

Hyderabad firm develops next-gen XBB1.5 Covid vax, awaits trial nod

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

As of now, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals has launched a vaccine, Gemcovac-OM, which is based on the Omicron variant.

Manhole mishap: 4 labourers die inside sewerage in Hyderabad suburbs

Manhole mishap: 4 labourers die inside sewerage in Hyderabad suburbs

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

An employee of 108 Ambulance service, who tried to rescue them fell ill after inhaling the poisonous gas, said R Kalinga Rao, Madhapur Police Inspector.

AWS to invest $4.4 bn in India by 2030 through new Hyderabad region service

AWS to invest $4.4 bn in India by 2030 through new Hyderabad region service

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest nearly $4.4 billion (Rs 36,000 crore) in India by 2030 and support more than 48,000 jobs externally through a new regional service launched on Tuesday, said the on-demand Cloud computing company. AWS Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) is the company's second infrastructure region in India, six years after it opened its first Cloud region in Mumbai in 2016. The Hyderabad region will give customers access to AWS technologies for data analytics, security, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

At 40 years and 126 days, Sunil Chhetri became the oldest hat-trick scorer in the ISL history

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'With India's growing capabilities in the space sector, this creates promising opportunities for enhanced collaboration and market access.'

Rahul to sound Congress poll bugle in Telangana today

Rahul to sound Congress poll bugle in Telangana today

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would sound the poll bugle of the party for the coming assembly elections in Telangana by addressing a public meeting at Khammam on Sunday.

Six killed in Hyderabad wall collapse

Six killed in Hyderabad wall collapse

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

At least six persons, including two children, were on Tuesday killed when the wall of a building collapsed on two adjacent huts in MJ Colony in Hyderabad.

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused water-logging in many areas and massive traffic jams in Hyderabad, leading to people stuck on the roads.

Do a surgical strike on China if you have guts: Owaisi to BJP

Do a surgical strike on China if you have guts: Owaisi to BJP

Rediff.com31 May 2023

"Crores of rupees were approved for temples and he (Amit Shah) says the steering is in my hand. If the steering is in my hand, then why do you feel the pain?," he said.

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP member to Cong CM contender

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP member to Cong CM contender

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Reddy faced the biggest challenge of his political life in 2015 when he was allegedly caught on camera trying to bribe a nominated MLA to vote in favour of the TDP in a legislative council election.

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Banks make money because they take the right credit calls. So they need to focus on risk mitigation rather than risk avoidance.'

Local leadership void poses threat to BJP's success in Telangana polls

Local leadership void poses threat to BJP's success in Telangana polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

In order to pacify the dissidents, the party's central leadership had to replace Bandi Sanjay Kumar with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy as state president of the BJP.

Is Kookaburra To Blame For High Scores?

Is Kookaburra To Blame For High Scores?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

'How about a Duke ball, a ball with a more pronounced seam, that allows more lateral movement and ensures batters can't just hit through the line at will?'

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle.

Hyderabad: Rains force schools, colleges to shut; army called in

Hyderabad: Rains force schools, colleges to shut; army called in

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Following the heavy downpour which crippled normal life, the state government has declared a holiday for educational institutions in Hyderabad on Friday and Saturday.

Police have greater role in border management: Ajit Doval

Police have greater role in border management: Ajit Doval

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Doval said India's sovereignty goes as far as the last police station's jurisdiction from the coastal areas to the border areas.

3 dead, many feared trapped in Hyderabad building collapse

3 dead, many feared trapped in Hyderabad building collapse

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

State home minister said violation of rules has been noticed in the construction of the building.

WeWork's exit from India unit unlikely to impact domestic co-working market

WeWork's exit from India unit unlikely to impact domestic co-working market

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The exit of WeWork from its India unit is unlikely to have an impact on the country's co-working real estate market, according to industry executives. The company last week received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to sell its entire 27.5 per cent stake in the India unit to Real Trustee Advisory Company. The majority of the stake (72.5 per cent) in WeWork India is owned by Bengaluru-based Embassy Group.

Hyderabad civic polls: Voting underway amid heavy security

Hyderabad civic polls: Voting underway amid heavy security

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The polling started at 7 am and would continue till 5 pm.

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Average housing prices have increased in the range of 13-33 per cent in the last three years across seven major cities on high demand, according to real estate consultant Anarock. Hyderabad's Gachibowli recorded the highest 33 per cent increase in average residential prices in the past three years. In Gachibowli, the average residential prices as of October 2023-end stood at Rs 6,355 per square feet as against Rs 4,790 per square feet in October 2020.

Tejasvi Surya booked for trespass on Osmania University campus

Tejasvi Surya booked for trespass on Osmania University campus

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

He removed the barricades to enter the campus to pay respects to the martyrs of the Telangana movement. The case was registered under Indian Penal Code section 447 (criminal trespass)and under relevant provisions of the Hyderabad City Police Act based on a complaint filed by OU authorities on Tuesday, a police official said.

Pawan Kalyan announces support to BJP for Hyd civic polls

Pawan Kalyan announces support to BJP for Hyd civic polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The decision to pull out of the contest and support BJP was taken in the larger interests of Telangana and Hyderabad, a Jana Sena release quoted Kalyan as saying.

Massive IT project for Hyderabad fuels Telangana doubts

Massive IT project for Hyderabad fuels Telangana doubts

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Taking the supporters of Telangana supporters by surprise the Union government has given its nod to the ambitious Information Technology Investment Region proposal for Hyderabad which envisions an investment of Rs 2.19 lakh crore in and around the city over the next 25 years.

Vijayashanti may follow Khushbu out of Congress, into BJP

Vijayashanti may follow Khushbu out of Congress, into BJP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Vijayashanti would be the second popular star in South to join the BJP after Khushbu in Tamil Nadu.