Mindspace at Madhapur, Hyderabad to undergo major redevelopment

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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 … Read more

India’s First Law Enforcement CISO Council Launched

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

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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. … Read more

Telangana Launches Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for Government School Students

Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme

IT Minister KT Rama Rao launched the Telangana government’s Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for government school students at Government High School for Girls, West Marredpally, Hyderabad on Friday.

After greeting students, Rama Rao had breakfast with them in the dining hall. The inaugural breakfast menu included Idli with sambar, puri and alu kurma, upma and chutney, and kesari sweet.

Rama Rao described the breakfast as nutritious and read out the day-wise breakfast menu. He asked the students to call up officials if they do not get food as per the menu.

Rama Rao, who is also MA&UD Minister, directed the GHMC Commissioner Ronald Rose to ensure that quality is maintained and food samples are tested frequently. He also asked teachers to give their feedback.

The breakfast scheme was also launched at one school in each assembly constituency. Finance Minister T Harish Rao, along with Education Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy, commenced the scheme at ZPHS Raviryal in Ranga Reddy district. The scheme will be expanded to all schools after Dasara vacation.

The Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme is a unique initiative by the Telangana government to provide nutritious food to government school students. The scheme is aimed at improving the health and well-being of students, and to help them focus on their studies.

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Goldman Sachs Opens New Office in Hyderabad, India

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IT Minister KT Rama Rao inaugurated a new state-of-the-art office of Goldman Sachs in Hyderabad, India on Thursday. The office will serve as a Centre of Excellence for the firm’s client onboarding efforts, platform engineering, and global enterprise partnerships.

Goldman Sachs began operations in Hyderabad in March 2021 with a focus on engineering, finance, human capital management, consumer business services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The new office, located in Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City, has a capacity of 2,500 professionals.

Minister Rao said that the opening of the new office reflects Telangana’s commitment to attracting and supporting multinational firms. “This will contribute to our existing vibrant ecosystem of global companies and startups here and create global opportunities for the local talent,” he said.

Goldman Sachs International CEO Richard Gnodde said that the company’s growth story in India is compelling and enabled by the country’s extraordinary talent. Over the last two decades, Bengaluru and Hyderabad have become integral to the firm’s global activities. Our new Hyderabad office is a testament to the firm’s continued commitment to Indian talent, which is world-class.

Goldman Sachs Services India Country Head Gunjan Samtani said that in just two years, the company’s teams in Hyderabad have established deep competencies driving enhanced client experience and revenue enablement.

The new office is designed to be sustainable and eco-friendly. This year, an additional 40 electric vehicles will be added to the existing fleet of 190 vehicles in the Hyderabad employee commutation programme, with onsite electric charging infrastructure. Separately, about 70 percent of products procured for the office interiors were sourced from local vendors.

Collectively with the Bengaluru office, India has the largest presence of Goldman Sachs globally outside its New York headquarters.

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World Cup Cricket Matches at Uppal Stadium: Traffic Diversions Announced

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The Rachakonda Police have notified certain traffic diversions between 12.30 pm and 11.30 pm on Friday, Monday and Tuesday in view of the World Cup cricket matches to be held at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal. Heavy vehicles From Warangal Highway towards Chengicherla: Diverted towards Chengicherla X road-Cherlapally-IOCL-NFC road. From LB Nagar to Nagole: … Read more

Hyderabad Man Kills Brother Over Personal Grudge, Surrenders to Police

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Sabir Ahmed, a man from Hyderabad, killed his brother Sajid Ahmed on Wednesday night over a personal grudge. The incident happened at Basava Taraka Nagar Filmnagar. Sabir suspected that his wife was being harassed by Sajid and confronted him. An argument took place between them on Wednesday night and later the suspect stabbed Sajid to … Read more

Quadrant to create 500 jobs in Hanamkonda IT park

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Hanamkonda, Telangana: Quadrant Resources, a software company, is all set to begin its operations in the IT park in Madikonda, Hanamkonda district. The company will provide direct employment to local youth in the software sector. Quadrant Resources is the third major company to set up its office in Warangal after Cyient and Tech Mahindra. The … Read more

India’s first solar roof cycling track opens in Hyderabad

India's first solar roof cycling track opens in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has taken a significant step towards an environmentally sustainable future in urban transportation with the inauguration of the country’s first solar roof cycling track. The track, named Healthway, is located on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between the main carriageway and service road, and is open 24/7. The track is a three-lane path that … Read more

Amrabad Tiger Reserve Telangana

Amrabad Tiger Reserve

Amrabad Tiger Reserve Telangana: Book Tiger Stay Package for Safari, Treks, and Educational Sessions The Amrabad Tiger Reserve, known for its rich biological diversity and the largest tiger population in Telangana, will reopen on October 4 for the upcoming season. Visitors can now book the Tiger Stay package, which includes a safari experience, forest treks, … Read more

Hyderabad Metro Rail to Run Till Midnight on Ganesh Namazjanam

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In good news for Hyderabadis, Metro Rail officials have announced that Metro trains will run till midnight on Thursday, September 28, on the occasion of Ganesh Namazjanam. To facilitate the smooth movement of devotees during the Ganesh immersion festivities, Metro officials have said that trains will run till 1 am. Additional police and private security … Read more

Tractor Runs Over Procession in UP’s Ghaziabad, Video Goes Viral

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A shocking incident took place in Murad town of Ghaziabad district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, when a tractor lost control and ran over a procession of people dancing to DJ music during the Ganesh Immersion program. In the video that has gone viral on social media, a large group of people can be seen … Read more