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Three killed in two road accidents in Medchal, Hyderabad

Three people were killed in two separate road accidents in Medchal, Hyderabad on Wednesday.

In the first accident, two people riding a motorbike were killed when a four-wheeler hit their vehicle on the Medchal checkpost to Kistapur road.

In the second accident, a person riding a bicycle was killed when a tipper lorry hit him at Medchal industrial area.

The police have registered cases in both cases and are investigating. The bodies have been shifted to Gandhi Hospital.

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Woman Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances at OYO Room in Hyderabad

A 25-year-old woman from Puducherry was found dead under suspicious circumstances at an OYO room in Madhapur, Hyderabad on Wednesday. The woman, identified as Sarvana Priya, worked at a private company in Madhapur.

On Tuesday evening, Priya met her friend, Srihari Ramesh, a businessman from Chennai, at the Golden Hive OYO in Madhapur. They reportedly consumed liquor in the room. Ramesh started vomiting around midnight and went to a local hospital where he was admitted. He returned to the room around 1.30 pm on Wednesday and found Priya dead.

Priya had called up the hotel staff in the morning to extend their stay and ordered food through a food delivery app around 11 am. However, she did not respond to calls from the receptionist later.

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TSRTC Announces Dasara Festival Lucky Draw with Cash Prizes Worth Rs 11 Lakh

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has announced a lucky draw for bus users on the occasion of the Dasara festival. Cash prizes worth Rs 11 lakh will be given to 110 winners, with five men and five women selected from each region.

To participate in the lucky draw, passengers need to write their full name and phone number on the back of their ticket and drop it in the drop boxes at bus stops after completing their travel. Passengers who travel in buses between October 21 and 23 and again between October 28 and 30 are eligible to participate. Passengers who have made advance reservations on the respective dates are also eligible.

TSRTC officials said that Bathukamma and Dasara are big festivals in Telangana, and a large number of people travel across the State and neighbouring States during this time. The lucky draw is a way of thanking passengers for their patronage and wishing them a happy festival season.

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TDP Leader Nara Lokesh Appears Before CID for Second Day in Amaravati Inner Ring Road Case

Amaravati Case: Nara Lokesh appears before CID for 2nd day

  • TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh appeared before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) for the second day on Wednesday for questioning in the Amaravati Inner Ring Road alignment case.
  • Lokesh was questioned by CID officials for over six hours on Tuesday and was served notice to appear again on Wednesday.
  • Lokesh has alleged that the CID is not asking him relevant questions and that the case is a political vendetta against the TDP.
  • The CID has already named Lokesh’s father, former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, as an accused in the case.
  • The case relates to alleged irregularities in the construction of an internal ring road in Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Additional information:

  • Lokesh is a former minister and the son of former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
  • The TDP is the main opposition party in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The YSRCP is the ruling party in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Amaravati Inner Ring Road alignment case is one of several cases that the CID is investigating against the TDP.

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Jubilee Hills MLA’s PA Allegedly Assaults Man

Hyderabad, India – A video circulating on social media shows a man being brutally beaten by Bhaskar, the personal assistant of Jubilee Hills legislator Maganti Gopinath. The victim, who is bleeding severely, begs not to be thrashed.

The incident reportedly happened in Yousufguda. The Jubilee Hills police have booked a suo motu case and started an investigation. Bhaskar, Lalith, and one more person have been taken into custody.

The victim, who was undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital, left for his native place after the news broke out. The police are trying to contact him and record his statement.

Maganti Gopinath has denied any involvement in the incident, saying that Bhaskar was acting on his own.

This is a shocking incident, and it is important that the police conduct a thorough investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. It is also important to remember that elected officials have a responsibility to uphold the law, and their staff should be held to the same standard.

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WE-Hub: Mentoring Female Entrepreneurs to Success

Hyderabad, India: WE-Hub, India’s premier government-led incubator designed exclusively for female entrepreneurs, has made significant strides in nurturing entrepreneurship among women over the past five years. WE-Hub has incubated over 3,180 women-owned startups, which have collectively raised Rs 170 crore in funding.

While WE-Hub does not directly fund startups, it plays a crucial role in connecting women-led startups with the financing they require. WE-Hub also provides tailored mentorship and training programmes, as well as access to co-working spaces, partnerships, and other resources.

WE-Hub understands that not all women entrepreneurs have access to substantial financial resources, and takes proactive steps to provide and facilitate funding programmes customised for early-stage startups. These programmes encompass grants, micro-loans, and seed funding.

WE-Hub encourages aspiring women entrepreneurs to embrace the principles of Ideate, Implement, and Inspire. Women can seek support from WE-Hub, be resilient, stay informed, and use their journey to inspire others.

“We invite women entrepreneurs to join us in transforming communities and societies, By supporting and facilitating you, we contribute to job creation, economic growth, and a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. We don’t just incubate businesses, we incubate dreams, aspirations, and a brighter future for all,” says Deepthi Ravula, CEO of WE Hub.

Key Takeaways

  • WE-Hub is India’s premier government-led incubator designed exclusively for female entrepreneurs.
  • WE-Hub has incubated over 3,180 women-owned startups, which have collectively raised Rs 170 crore in funding.
  • WE-Hub plays a crucial role in connecting women-led startups with the financing they require.
  • WE-Hub also provides tailored mentorship and training programmes, as well as access to co-working spaces, partnerships, and other resources.
  • WE-Hub encourages aspiring women entrepreneurs to embrace the principles of Ideate, Implement, and Inspire.

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TSPSC Reschedules Group-II Exam Dates to January 2024

The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has rescheduled the Group-II services recruitment test to January 6-7, 2024. The exam was originally scheduled for November 2-3, but was postponed due to the upcoming state legislative assembly elections.

Key Points

  • New exam dates: January 6-7, 2024
  • Original exam dates: November 2-3, 2023
  • Reason for postponement: State legislative assembly elections

Additional Information

  • A total of 783 Group-II vacancies were notified by the TSPSC and 5,51,943 candidates registered.
  • The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
  • The syllabus and pattern of the exam remain the same.

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CM KCR to kickstart poll campaign from Husnabad on October 15

Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K Chandrashekhar Rao will kickstart his poll campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections from Husnabad constituency on October 15. He will cover at least two-three constituencies every day over the next 17 days in a span of one month.

Here is CM KCR’s electoral campaign schedule:

Date Constituency
October 15 Husnabad
October 16 Jangaon and Bhongiri
October 17 Siddipet and Sircilla
October 18 Jadcherla and Medchal
October 26 Achampet, Nagarkurnool, and Munugode
October 27 Paleru and Station Ghanpur
October 29 Kodad, Thungathurthy, and Aleru
October 30 Jukkal, Banswada, and Narayankhed
October 31 Huzurnagar, Miryalaguda, and Devarakonda
November 1 Sattupalli and Yellandu
November 2 Nirmal, Balkonda, and Dharmapuri
November 3 Bhainsa (Mudhole), Armoor, and Korutla
November 5 Kothagudem and Khammam
November 6 Gadwal, Makthal, and Narayanpet
November 7 Chennur, Manthani, and Peddapalli
November 8 Sirpur, Asifabad, and Bellampalli
November 9 Gajwel and Kamareddy

The first spell of the poll campaign will culminate on November 9, with Chandrashekhar Rao filing his nomination at Gajwel and Kamareddy constituencies, followed by a public meeting at Kamareddy on the same day.

CM KCR is all set to kickstart the poll campaign from Husnabad, as he launched the poll campaign from Husnabad twice earlier in 2014 and 2018 which catapulted the BRS (the then TRS) to power. He is hoping to continue the tradition and commence his campaign from Husnabad once more, maintaining the party’s unbeaten streak for third consecutive term.

 

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Hyderabad Surpasses Bangalore in GCC Delivery Setups: A New Global IT Hub Emerges

Hyderabad has surpassed Bangalore in terms of Global Capability Centre (GCCs) establishments in the first half of 2023, with more than 40 global companies setting up or expanding their Acceleration Centres, Centres of Excellence (CoEs), Centres of Innovation and R&D Centres in the city.

This trend is also reflected in the growth of technology jobs in Hyderabad, which now accounts for 44% of all technology jobs in India, up from 33% in 2021-22.

Hyderabad’s success is attributed to its high-quality talent pool, state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong government support, and affordable lifestyle.

The city is home to globally-recognized educational institutions such as ISB, IIIT, and BITS Pilani, which produce a large number of skilled graduates each year. Hyderabad also has a strong startup culture, with a number of successful companies emerging from the city in recent years.

The Telangana government has also played a key role in promoting Hyderabad as a global IT hub. It has implemented a number of initiatives to improve the city’s infrastructure and business environment, including the construction of new IT parks and the launch of a single-window clearance system for businesses.

In contrast to Bangalore’s high cost of living and notorious traffic congestion, Hyderabad offers a more affordable lifestyle without compromising quality.

Hyderabad’s rise as a global IT powerhouse is a testament to its strong fundamentals and the commitment of its government and people to growth and development.

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Hyderabad Customs destroys narcotic drugs worth Rs 468 crores in fight against smuggling

Hyderabad: As part of the fight against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, Hyderabad Customs destroyed 216.69 kg of drugs worth Rs 468.02 crores on Tuesday.

The drugs, which included heroin, mephedrone, and ganja, were seized from passengers of Nigerian, Beninese, Tanzanian, South African, and Indian origin at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, and other domestic places by the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Hyderabad Customs.

The drugs were destroyed by way of incineration at the facility available at M/s Hyderabad Waste Management Project located at Dundigal Village, Medchal Malkajgiri District, Telangana.

Apart from the drugs, Hyderabad Customs also destroyed 40 lakh smuggled cigarette sticks which were seized from passengers arriving from various countries at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. These cigarettes did not carry the statutory health warning mandated by the Government of India and were considered harmful.

Hyderabad Customs has said that it is committed to fighting against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and in the prevention of smuggling of contraband.

 

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Mindspace at Madhapur, Hyderabad to undergo major redevelopment

Mindspace at Madhapur, Hyderabad, a bustling IT hub, is set for a remarkable transformation in the years to come. The Mindspace REIT Annual Report for the fiscal year 2023 outlines a roadmap for major redevelopment projects, including the redevelopment of Blocks 1A and 1B, buildings 7 and 8, and the creation of the Mindspace Madhapur Experience Centre.

The redevelopment of Blocks 1A and 1B is slated for completion by December 2025 and will add 1.3 million square feet of leasable area, creating contemporary workspaces that cater to the evolving needs of businesses. The redevelopment of buildings 7 and 8, expected to be completed by the third quarter of fiscal year 2027, will add 1.61 million square feet of leasable area and will be built to LEED Platinum Rating and Wellness Certification Standards.

The Mindspace Madhapur Experience Centre, set to be completed by Q1 FY25, will be a hub of activity where work and leisure converge seamlessly. Spanning a leasable area of 0.13 million square feet, the center will feature thoughtfully designed workspaces, food courts, gyms, spas, indoor games, and fine-dining restaurants.

Madhapur is the most preferred micro-market in Hyderabad, consistently garnering nearly two-thirds of net absorption every year. This statistic underscores the enduring appeal of the business park as a prime destination for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the city.

The major redevelopment projects at Mindspace at Madhapur are poised to redefine the skyline of Hyderabad and reshape the landscape of the business district. The new workspaces and amenities will offer businesses and employees a state-of-the-art environment to work, thrive, and relax.

 

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Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh Train Tickets Sold Out 3 Months Ahead of Sankranti

Hyderabad, October 09, 2023: Train tickets from Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh for the Sankranti festival season have sold out three months in advance, leaving many passengers stranded. The Sankranti festival is one of the biggest festivals in Andhra Pradesh, and many people travel to their hometowns to celebrate with their families.

According to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the trains going to Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Bhimavaram, Machilipatnam, Narasapur, Nellore and Tirupati from Hyderabad are already full between January 10 and 13, 2024.

I have been trying to book tickets for the past two weeks, but they are all sold out,” said K Nagababu, a techie from Hyderabad. “I am very disappointed, as I was really looking forward to celebrating Sankranti with my family.”

Railway officials said that they are planning to run special trains during the Sankranti season, but the schedule will be released closer to the festival.

“We are aware of the high demand for tickets during the Sankranti season,” said a railway official. “We are working on running special trains to meet the demand.”

Meanwhile, passengers are advised to book their tickets in advance, if possible. They can also check the IRCTC website for updates on special trains.

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