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Telangana Assembly Elections to be held on November 30, Counting on December 3

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the election schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in five states, including Telangana. The elections in Telangana will be held on November 30 and the counting will take place on December 3.

Here is a summary of the important dates for the Telangana assembly elections 2023:

  • Gazette Notification: November 3, 2023 (Friday)
  • Last date for filing nominations: November 10 (Friday)
  • Date for scrutiny of nominations: November 13 (Monday)
  • Last date for withdrawal of candidatures: November 15 (Wednesday)
  • Polling Date: November 30 (Thursday)
  • Date of counting: December 3 (Sunday)
  • Elections to be completed: December 5 (Tuesday)

The ECI has also announced that the elections in all five states will be held in a single phase. This is the first time that the Telangana assembly elections will be held in a single phase.

Over 3 crore voters are eligible to vote in the Telangana assembly elections 2023. The incumbent government is led by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), headed by Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. The main opposition parties are the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC).

The Telangana assembly elections are expected to be a closely fought contest between the BRS and the BJP. The BJP has been making gains in Telangana in recent years, and is hoping to come to power in the state for the first time.

The ECI has said that it will take all necessary steps to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the Telangana assembly elections.

 

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Hoax Bomb Threat Cancels Flight at Hyderabad Airport

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad, India received a hoax bomb threat email on October 8, 2023, leading to the cancellation of Air India Flight AI951 to Dubai.

The email warned that a passenger on the flight, Thirupathi Baadineni, was an ISI informer and would hijack the plane. The email also claimed that many people at the airport were involved in the plot.

The airport authorities took the threat seriously and convened a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) to assess the situation. The BTAC assessed the threat as “Specific” and decided to cancel the flight.

Three people, including Thirupathi Baadineni and two others, were handed over to the police for interrogation. The woman who came to see off Thirupati was also questioned.

The police are investigating the case and tracking the IP address of the computer from which the hoax email was sent.

Passengers on the cancelled flight were accommodated on another flight to Dubai.

 

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Gold Prices in Hyderabad Dip Sharply, Residents Rush to Buy

Hyderabad: Gold lovers in Hyderabad are flocking to gold shops across the city as the price of the precious metal has seen a significant drop in recent days. On Monday, the price of 24-carat gold, which had consistently crossed the Rs 60,000 mark in the past few months, took a surprising turn and settled at Rs 58,200 per 10 grams. This sudden drop marks one of the lowest prices recorded in recent times.

The price of 22-carat gold also saw a dip, settling at Rs 53,350 per 10 grams. This downturn in gold prices has prompted many residents of Hyderabad to seize the opportunity and invest in the yellow metal before it potentially starts rising again.

The drop in gold prices comes as a welcome surprise to many who had been holding off on making gold purchases due to the high costs witnessed over the past few months. Gold shop owners in Hyderabad have reported a surge in footfall, with customers eager to make purchases at the current favorable rates. Many individuals are taking advantage of this dip in prices to buy jewelry, coins, or bars as an investment or for upcoming festivities.

Financial analysts suggest that the dip in gold prices may be attributed to various factors, including changes in international market dynamics, currency fluctuations, and investor sentiments. While the current drop in prices may be enticing for many, experts caution that gold prices can be highly unpredictable.

Therefore, it is essential for potential buyers to do their research and understand the various factors that can affect gold prices before making a purchase. However, for those who have been waiting for the right time to buy gold, the current dip in prices presents an attractive opportunity.

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Telangana Government Unveils EHCT for Cashless Health Insurance

Telangana, Hyderabad: In a significant move towards providing cashless health insurance coverage for government employees, their families, and pensioners enrolled in the Employees Health Scheme (EHS), the Telangana government has officially introduced the Employee Health Care Trust (EHCT).

Under this new initiative, both employees and pensioners will make monthly contributions to the EHCT, with the specified amount automatically deducted from their salaries or pension disbursements. Additionally, the Telangana government will match these contributions, effectively doubling the resources available to the Trust.

The EHCT will be overseen by a Board of Trustees responsible for offering policy recommendations to the Telangana Government. Furthermore, the state government intends to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the implementation of the New Employees’ Health Scheme in the near future.

Detailed guidelines outlining the operational specifics of the program will be issued separately by the state government in the coming days. This development represents a significant step towards ensuring comprehensive health coverage for government employees and pensioners in Telangana.

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India’s First Law Enforcement CISO Council Launched

Telangana Police Launches India’s First Law Enforcement CISO Council

The Telangana Police, with support from the IT industry and academia, launched the Law Enforcement CISO (Chief Information Security Officers) Council on Saturday. This is the first-of-its-kind initiative in India.

The council is a beacon of cybersecurity in Telangana, said Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary IT and Industries. He noted that cybersecurity breaches are multiplying and will continue to grow as more people come online. Individuals or enterprises, no one is an exception to cyber threats and frauds,” he said.

The council will provide a platform for CISOs from the government, industry, and academia to share intelligence and collaborate on cybersecurity initiatives. It will also work with the IT department and other centers of excellence in the state to develop and implement cybersecurity best practices.

Telangana is home to many firsts in the country, and the CISO Council is another example, said DGP Anjani Kumar. “The definition of crime is changing fast. There is no jurisdiction in cybercrimes. This now poses a lot of challenges for police,” he said.

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Man Receives 20-Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Assault of Minor in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a significant verdict delivered on Friday, a local court has handed down a rigorous 20-year prison sentence to G. Mahipal Reddy (48), a construction worker hailing from Dattatreya Colony. Reddy was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor girl in an incident that occurred in Jagadgirigutta back in 2019. In addition to the prison term, the court has imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on the convicted individual.

The heinous crime involved Reddy luring a seven-year-old girl, who lived in the same neighborhood, to a neighboring terrace where he proceeded to rape her. The swift action of the Jagadgirigutta police resulted in the arrest of Mahipal Reddy shortly after the incident came to light.

The commendable efforts of the investigating officer and the dedicated team were acknowledged and praised by Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra. He also announced rewards for their exceptional work in bringing the perpetrator to justice.

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TSPSC Group-IV Final Key Released

TSPSC Group-IV Final Key Released: The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has released the final key for the Group-IV exam. The exam was held on July 1 for 8,180 posts.

After verifying the objections raised by candidates, the TSPSC has removed eight questions from Paper-I and changed the options for another eight questions. From Paper-II, two questions have been removed and the options for five questions have been changed.

Candidates can download the final key from the TSPSC website at tspsc.gov.in.

What to do next?

Candidates who have appeared for the TSPSC Group-IV exam can now calculate their estimated scores using the final key. The TSPSC is expected to release the results of the exam soon.

Candidates who are shortlisted based on their scores in the written exam will be called for an interview.

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Hyderabad Woman Murdered by Husband: Police Search for Accused

Hyderabad: A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad on Friday night. The victim, Shalini, was riding her scooter to her sister’s house when her husband, Bala Kotaiah, followed her and stopped her vehicle.

An argument ensued, and Bala Kotaiah pushed Shalini down and attacked her on the head with a boulder. She suffered grievous bleeding injuries and died on the spot.

Local residents tried to stop Bala Kotaiah, but he fled the scene. Police have registered a case of murder and are searching for him.

According to police sources, the couple had been having frequent fights over trivial issues.

This is the latest in a string of domestic violence-related murders in Hyderabad. In June, a woman was killed by her husband after she refused to have sex with him. In May, another woman was killed by her husband for dowry.

Domestic violence is a serious problem in India, with millions of women affected each year. According to a 2018 report by the National Crime Records Bureau, over 32,000 cases of domestic violence were reported in Telangana.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help. There are many resources available, including hotlines, shelters, and counseling.

 

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2 Teenagers Killed in Fatal Road Accident Near Keesara, Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Two teenagers were killed and three others were injured in a road accident near Keesara on the city outskirts on Saturday morning.

The victims were identified as Bhuvesh (17) and Tushara (18), both residents of Alwal.

According to police, the accident occurred when the car in which the victims were traveling went out of control and hit a tree. Preliminary reports suggest that over speeding and drunk driving may have been the cause of the accident.

The bodies of the deceased were sent to Gandhi Hospital for postmortem, while the injured are being treated in hospital.

Police have filed a case and are investigating the matter.

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Saroornagar Murder: Suspects Awarded Life Imprisonment

In a swift and decisive move, a fast track court in Hyderabad sentenced two persons to life imprisonment for the murder of a 25-year-old marketing professional. The convicted persons, Syed Mobin Ahmed (28) and Mohd. Masood Ahmed, bore a grudge against the victim, B. Nagaraju, for marrying their sister after converting her religion against the family’s wishes.

On May 4, 2022, the duo hacked Nagaraju to death on the road while he was riding his bike with his wife. The Saroornagar police booked a case and arrested the suspects.

During the investigation, the police collected statements from eyewitnesses and circumstantial witnesses, meticulously documenting their accounts. They also gathered crucial evidence using technical data support. In a significant development, the Test Identification Parade (TIP) was conducted, and multiple eyewitnesses positively identified the suspects as the perpetrators.

The fast track court system established through joint efforts with the government and justice was swift. The trial was completed within a year and the sentence was announced.

The conviction and sentencing of the accused in the Saroornagar murder case is a welcome development. It sends a strong message that such heinous crimes will not be tolerated and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice swiftly.

 

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Sikkim Floods: Army Jawan Lance Naik Neeradi Gangaprasad’s Body Found

The body of Army jawan Lance Naik Neeradi Gangaprasad, who went missing in the flash floods in Sikkim, was found on Thursday night. Gangaprasad was one of the 23 army personnel who went missing in the floods.

Gangaprasad’s younger brother Saisudhakar and cousin Dileep flew to Bengal and took custody of his body on Thursday. Gangaprasad’s mortal remains are expected to be brought to his native village Kummanpally in Nizamabad district on Friday evening or Saturday morning. He will be cremated with military honors.

Gangaprasad’s death is a tragic loss to the Indian Army and to his family and friends. He was a brave and dedicated soldier who sacrificed his life in the service of his country.

 

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Telangana attracts Rs. 2800 crore investment from Kaynes Technology for compound semiconductor unit

Telangana is emerging as a preferred destination for electronics manufacturing units, with Kaynes Technology setting up its OSAT and compound semiconductor manufacturing facility in the state with an investment of Rs. 2800 crore.

The unit, which will generate employment for 2000 people, will come up at Kongara Kalan, which is also housing Foxconn and Corning units.

Industries Minister KT Rama Rao welcomed Kaynes Technology for setting up the facility in Telangana, saying that it was a proud moment for the state to join the league of coveted global destinations that host the semiconductor industry.

The Kaynes unit would be set up in 40 acres and the management was very aggressive in its plans. Going by their speed, the unit would commence its operations in 12 to 18 months, an official associated with the development said.

Implications

The establishment of Kaynes Technology’s compound semiconductor unit in Telangana is a significant development for the state’s electronics manufacturing sector. Compound semiconductors are used in a wide range of applications, including 5G, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles. The new unit will help to position Telangana as a leading hub for the development and manufacturing of these cutting-edge technologies.

The investment by Kaynes Technology is also a testament to the state’s favorable business environment and its commitment to promoting electronics manufacturing. Telangana has been at the forefront of attracting investments in the electronics sector, and the new unit is expected to create thousands of jobs and generate significant economic activity.