6+ min ago (298+ words) Hyderabad: The Vadaanya Foundation, known for supporting talented students from economically weaker backgrounds across the Telugu states, celebrated its 15th anniversary on Sunday in Hyderabad. Since its inception, the organisation has worked with a core belief'that financial hardship should never stand in the way of education for deserving students. Founded 15 years ago, Vadaanya Foundation provides assistance to bright students from Intermediate level to professional courses. The NGO identifies deserving candidates through merit tests and further supports them with coaching in their respective fields, enabling them to secure admissions in top institutions and pursue successful careers. Speaking at the anniversary event, Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge Justice G Ramakrishna Prasad, who participated as the chief guest, said he wished he had been introduced to Vadaanya's impactful work earlier. Highlighting India's role as a global provider of skilled professionals, he cited examples of…...

8+ min ago (248+ words) Visakhapatnam: Representing the Andhra zone for this year's regional gathering, GITAM Deemed to be University has been honoured as the host centre for Andhra Pradesh to host the prestigious "IIC... Visakhapatnam: Representing the Andhra zone for this year's regional gathering, GITAM Deemed to be University has been honoured as the host centre for Andhra Pradesh to host the prestigious "IIC Regional Meet 2025' on December 2nd.The IIC Regional Meet is an integral part of the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) initiative under the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Regional Meet aims to bring together innovators, educators, ecosystem enablers, faculty coordinators and student ambassadors from across the state to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship culture within higher education institutions. The event will see participation from numerous IIC institutions across the region, offering a platform for…...

9+ min ago (143+ words) Hyderabad: MalkajgiriMP Eatala Rajender inspected ongoing road construction works at Ghatkesar and Maisamma Gutta on Sunday, addressing growing concerns over road safety along the Hyderabad-Warangal... Hyderabad: MalkajgiriMP Eatala Rajender inspected ongoing road construction works at Ghatkesar and Maisamma Gutta on Sunday, addressing growing concerns over road safety along the Hyderabad-Warangal Highway. Following the highway's construction, the Ghatkesar and NTPC areas witnessed a surge in fatal accidents, prompting public demand for safer crossings. Responding to these concerns, five underpasses have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 150 crore. Officials and contractors have been instructed to expedite the work, particularly near Maisamma Gutta, where hostels and student colonies face difficulties crossing the busy stretch. Rajender assured that, in addition to existing underpasses, the newly sanctioned one near Maisamma Gutta will be completed within a year to ease pedestrian movement and enhance safety....

9+ min ago (183+ words) Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh said in a post on X on Sunday that undergrounding high-tension infrastructure enhances reliability, safety and the city's aesthetic profile, calling Amaravati a "People's capital built for durability and future-readiness." The state government is simultaneously fast-tracking a broader power-sector modernisation programme, with roughly Rs 14,900 crore worth of transmission projects being pushed across 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV networks. Amaravati is emerging as the highest-priority zone under the 2025 plan, with new gas-insulated substations at Nelapadu and Lingayapalem and an upgraded 220/132/33 kV node at Tadepalli forming the backbone of the redesigned grid. Officials said the push revives elements of the original 2018 capital-city blueprint, which envisioned a fully underground utility architecture supported by extensive duct networks and nearly zero overhead lines. That design, shelved during the intervening years, is now being restored with revised funding and timelines....

10+ min ago (261+ words) Hyderabad: TheTelangana BJP began its state-level workshop in Thukkuguda on Sunday, with senior leaders from both state and national levels participating to guide the party's future course of action. The programme was presided over by Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao, who emphasised organisational strengthening and grassroots mobilisation. Several prominent leaders, including BJP National General Secretary BL Santosh, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, BJP National Vice President and MP DK Aruna, BJP OBC Morcha National Presidents, Parliamentary Board Member and MP Dr K. Laxman, National Co-Organisation General Secretary Sivaprakash, Telangana State In-charge Abhay Patil, and BJP National Spokesperson Dr Sambit Patra. Leaders addressed and shared suggestions on strengthening the party's presence in Telangana. Discussions focused on booth-level programmes, strategies to expand the party's reach among various communities, and preparations for the upcoming elections. The emphasis was on building…...

12+ min ago (276+ words) Hyderabad: TheTelangana government is gearing up to host the prestigious Telangana Rising Global Summit on December 8 and 9 at Bharat Future City, with invitations extended to national and international leaders, policymakers, and industry icons. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will personally invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge to the landmark event. The summit is envisioned as a platform to showcase Telangana's growth trajectory, attract global investments, and foster dialogue on innovation, governance, and sustainable development. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will personally monitor the progress through a dashboard system, ensuring transparency and efficiency. "We have already sent invitations to 4,500 representatives from various sectors, of which 1,000 have confirmed their participation," said Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary to the government. The Telangana Rising Global Summit is expected to serve as a flagship event for the…...

13+ min ago (199+ words) Hyderabad: Dr Srinivas Katherasala, research associate in the Department of Sociology at Osmania University, has been selected to receive the prestigious National Researcher Award. This recognition,... Hyderabad: Dr Srinivas Katherasala, research associate in the Department of Sociology at Osmania University, has been selected to receive the prestigious National Researcher Award. This recognition, conferred by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, celebrates his outstanding contribution to the field of sociology and social work. The award is jointly organised by the Treenetra Foundation, Hindu College (University of Delhi), and KR Mangalam University, Gurugram. The ceremony will take place on December 2025, in New Delhi, coinciding with the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The honour will be presented by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture, Government of India. Dr Katherasala's research article, titled "Viksit Bharat 2047 and Atal's Vision: A…...

14+ min ago (195+ words) Hyderabad: Underthe Media Outreach Programme, a delegation of 13 media professionals from Hyderabad on Sunday commenced a seven-day tour of Assam. The programme was organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB), Hyderabad. The delegation was received in Guwahati by Pavni Gupta, Joint Director, PIB Guwahati, who welcomed them with the traditional Bodo Aronai, a GI-tagged hand woven scarf. The media delegation was briefed by Kripa Shankar Yadav, Additional Director General, PIB North East Zone. On the first day of the programme, the group is visiting Sualkuchi, the renowned Silk village, and interacting with the NEHHDDC on handloom development. The itinerary includes a review of Assam's inland water transport facilities, an evening tour of the Brahmaputra Riverfront, and a visit to the TATA Semiconductor Factory at Jagiroad. The delegation will also undertake a jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park and meet forest officials....

15+ min ago (374+ words) Hyderabad: Ina major push to strengthen India's MSME sector, widely regarded as the economic backbone that employs millions and drives innovation, the Telangana government has extended full support to... Hyderabad: Ina major push to strengthen India's MSME sector, widely regarded as the economic backbone that employs millions and drives innovation, the Telangana government has extended full support to the centrally sponsored ADEETIE (Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industry and Establishments) scheme. The initiative, backed by the Ministry of Power and implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), is witnessing rapid nationwide momentum. As part of the National ADEETIE Series, Telangana welcomed the scheme and thanked BEE for selecting the pharma industry in Medak district as one of the first clusters to benefit from the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu described ADEETIE as…...

22+ min ago (276+ words) Hyderabad: The Navigation Training School (NTS) and Weapon Systems School (WSS) at Air Force Station Begumpet hosted a grand valedictory function on Saturday, marking the successful completion of... Hyderabad: The Navigation Training School (NTS) and Weapon Systems School (WSS) at Air Force Station Begumpet hosted a grand valedictory function on Saturday, marking the successful completion of multiple advanced training courses for officers and flight cadets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and allied services The NTS, a premier aerial navigation training institute of the IAF, has been shaping flight cadets into skilled navigators for over seven decades It imparts advanced navigation techniques and instructional skills to aviators from the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and friendly foreign nations Similarly, the WSS plays a pivotal role in unifying all weapon system operators under a specialised entity, delivering contemporary,…...