News for 'Telengana'

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs) deepening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and global capability centres (GCCs), supported by the city's strong pharmaceutical (pharma) base, deeptech talent pool, and a policy environment that encourages high-value investment.

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Top archers to compete for six franchises; Jyoti, Deepika, Dhiraj top Indians in inaugural APL

Asian champion Nandini pulls out of World Championships

Asian champion Nandini pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Nandini Agasara had received a provisional berth for the World Championships in Tokyo in September by virtue of winning the heptathlete gold medal at the Asian Championships.

GST collection grows 10% to over Rs 1.96 lakh cr in March, second-highest ever

GST collection grows 10% to over Rs 1.96 lakh cr in March, second-highest ever

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Gross GST collection in March grew 9.9 per cent to over Rs 1.96 lakh crore, government data showed on Tuesday.

Divith Reddy is Under-8 World Cadets Champion

Divith Reddy is Under-8 World Cadets Champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Divith's journey to the top was a rollercoaster ride, showcasing resilience and tactical brilliance.

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun's huge release, Pushpa: The Rule, has attracted fans to theatres in hordes.

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Out of the 10 gold on offer on the opening day of athletics competitions, Maharashtra and Services picked up two each, while Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu claimed one each.

UPA to set up panel on Telengana

UPA to set up panel on Telengana

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

There is speculation that TRS president Chandrasekhar Rao is likely to get a portfolio in the Cabinet.

Sonia drags feet on Telengana issue

Sonia drags feet on Telengana issue

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

A Walk Through Little India In Singapore

A Walk Through Little India In Singapore

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Was this Chennai? Or Singapore? There's an area in Singapore that looked like a suburb of Chennai.

Decision to create Telengana was tough and painful: Sonia

Decision to create Telengana was tough and painful: Sonia

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Sonia Gandhi is confident about a third term for the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance.

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 5.55% in Nov

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 5.55% in Nov

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Snapping its declining trend, retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 5.55 per cent in November on firming food prices, including vegetables and cereals, though it remains within the RBI's comfort zone of less than 6 per cent. Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 4.87 per cent in October and 5.88 per cent in November 2022, the government data released on Tuesday showed. The previous high was 6.83 per cent in August and inflation had been on a decline since then.

Asian Games: Double joy for unstoppable Nikhat Zareen

Asian Games: Double joy for unstoppable Nikhat Zareen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Nikhat Zareen secured a Paris Olympics berth and assured herself of a medal as she cantered to the 50kg semi-finals of the Asian Games.

Creation of Telengana: Hyderabad realtors rejoice

Creation of Telengana: Hyderabad realtors rejoice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The earlier ambiguity over bifurcation of the state had affected the real estate business.

Govt blames 6 non-BJP states for high petro prices

Govt blames 6 non-BJP states for high petro prices

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Six non-BJP ruled states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand -- have not reduced the VAT on petroleum products, leading to higher prices of petrol and diesel there, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday. Puri said in Lok Sabha that the central government has reduced excise duty on petroleum products and some other states, following cues, reduced their Value Added Tax (VAT). Six states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand -- have not reduced the VAT, he said amidst vocal protests by the opposition members.

Archery World Cup: Day for records for top seed Jyothi

Archery World Cup: Day for records for top seed Jyothi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'I never expected it, because my personal best in a competition was 710. And this is my best score.'

Govt's Telengana stance triggers mass resignations

Govt's Telengana stance triggers mass resignations

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

More than 30 legislators of Telangana region belonging to the TRS, Congress, Telugu Desam Party and Praja Rajyam Party have announced their resignation.

Identification of minorities: SC gives 6 weeks to Raj, T'gana, J-K for reply

Identification of minorities: SC gives 6 weeks to Raj, T'gana, J-K for reply

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Additional solicitor general KM Nataraj, appearing for the Centre, told a bench of Justices SK Kaul and A Amanullah that responses were still awaited from Rajasthan and Telanagana.

TDP leader quits for Telengana cause

TDP leader quits for Telengana cause

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

By resigning from the Telugu Desam party, 56-year-old Tulla Devender Goud has not only created a political storm, but has also put a new life in to the dormant movement for the Telangana movement.

AP: Difrerneces over Telengana mar the GA

AP: Difrerneces over Telengana mar the GA

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

The Grand Alliance of opposition in Andhra Pradesh, headed by the Telugu Desam chief N Chandrababu Naidu, continues to suffer from teething problems and confusion. In a setback to the Telangana Rashtra Samiti, one of the constituents of the alliance, the TDP president Chandrababu Naidu has made it clear that the GA will not have any common agenda or program.

RSS-BJP policies aim at converting fear into hatred, alleges Rahul Gandhi

RSS-BJP policies aim at converting fear into hatred, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Addressing a gathering at the Delhi border as the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Gandhi entered Delhi, he said, "They spread hatred, we spread love and embrace all Indians".

Archery: Deepika falters on return; fails to qualify for Asian Games

Archery: Deepika falters on return; fails to qualify for Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Former World No 1 Deepika Kumari, who was making a comeback after her maternity break, on Monday failed to make the Indian team for the Asian Games, World Cup and World Championships slated later this year.

Telengana erupts again, 48-hr strike from Thursday

Telengana erupts again, 48-hr strike from Thursday

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Rejecting Chidambaram's statement that there was a lack of political consensus, the TRS, BJP and all other parties have called for a 48-hours strike in Telangana region from Thursday to intensify their fight for Telangana.

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.

How Much Did RRR Spend On Promos?

How Much Did RRR Spend On Promos?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Approximately Rs 18 crore-Rs 20 crore has been spent on promoting S S Rajamouli's RRR for its January 7 release, which now stands postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 resurgence.

COVID-19 death toll rises to 392; cases climb to 11,933

COVID-19 death toll rises to 392; cases climb to 11,933

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

According to the ministry, Maharashtra is the worst-affected state with 2,687 cases of which 259 patients have recovered/discharged while 178 patients have lost their lives due to the virus.

COVID-19 toll rises to 242, cases climb to 7,529

COVID-19 toll rises to 242, cases climb to 7,529

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

According to the ministry's data updated in the evening, the highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 1,574, followed by Tamil Nadu at 911 and Delhi at 903.

I'm not representing a community, but my country: Nikhat

I'm not representing a community, but my country: Nikhat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

A lot has been spoken about how Nikhat Zareen, who comes from an orthodox society as she had to overcome societal prejudice to make a career in boxing.

First Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on June 21, to cover Ramayan circuit

First Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on June 21, to cover Ramayan circuit

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The proposed 18-day Bharat Gaurav Tourist train tour has its first stop at Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, where tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhumi temple and Hanuman temple.

Hindu-Muslim hatred being spread 24x7: Rahul

Hindu-Muslim hatred being spread 24x7: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The Congress leader said he has traversed across the country, "but I have not seen violence, hatred anywhere. But I see it on television all the time."

COVID-19 death toll rises to 324, total cases climb to 9,352

COVID-19 death toll rises to 324, total cases climb to 9,352

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

According to the ministry, Maharashtra remained at the top with the total cases at 1,985, including 217 patients who have recovered/discharged and 149 patients died.

Boxing World C'ships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final; 2 other sign off with bronze

Boxing World C'ships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final; 2 other sign off with bronze

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Nikhat made short work of Brazil's Caroline De Almeida to notch up a dominant 5-0 win.

Kiran Bedi removed as Puducherry LG

Kiran Bedi removed as Puducherry LG

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been given the additional charge of Puducherry.

28 YO analyst shares his work from home look

28 YO analyst shares his work from home look

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Pratik Sarangi, 28 shares his work from home look!

Mamata Going Soft On Modi Baffles All

Mamata Going Soft On Modi Baffles All

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

While the Opposition is making a belated effort to form a joint front against the BJP, Mamata's ambiguous stand has created confusion, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Diesel hits Rs 100/litre mark in Kerala, Karnataka

Diesel hits Rs 100/litre mark in Kerala, Karnataka

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Petrol price was hiked by 30 paise per litre and diesel by 35 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The seventh straight day of price hike pushed fuel rates to a new record high. The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 104.44 a litre and Rs 110.41 per litre in Mumbai, the notification showed. In Mumbai, diesel now comes for Rs 101.03 a litre; while in Delhi, it costs Rs 93.17.

Telangana protests in New Delhi; 21 detained

Telangana protests in New Delhi; 21 detained

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Nine MLAs and an MP from Andhra Pradesh are among 21 protestors taken into preventive custody on Tuesday when about 100 activists gathered at high-security North Block violating prohibitory orders, as a meeting on Telengana issue was being held in the home ministry.

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 29,685, while 11,761 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

'Bravo Telangana Police'

'Bravo Telangana Police'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Movie stars have been vocal about the alleged encounter of the four men accused of rape and murder in Hyderabad on Friday morning.