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Srinivasa Rao Apparasu

Srinivasa Rao is Senior Assistant Editor based out of Hyderabad covering developments in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana . He has over three decades of reporting experience.

Articles by Srinivasa Rao Apparasu

Andhra creating central data system to digitise all state depts

The Andhra Pradesh government aims to digitize services, allowing citizens to access all important documents on their mobile phones via a centralized data system.

At present, 163 services are available via WhatsApp Governance, and in the future, all services and various certificates required by citizens will be accessible through WhatsApp. (Reuters)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 09:00 AM IST

T’gana Cong to hold 2 rallies this month, focus on caste census, SC categorisation

A decision to this effect was taken at the five-hour extended Congress Legislature Party meeting held at Marri Channa Reddy Institute of Human Resources Development in Hyderabad.

A decision to this effect was taken at the five-hour extended Congress Legislature Party meeting held at Marri Channa Reddy Institute of Human Resources Development in Hyderabad. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:46 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Jagan slams Naidu govt for ‘financial management’

Jagan claimed that despite taking such a huge loan, the government failed to fulfil any of its promises under the “Super Six” guarantees promised before the elections

YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the coalition government of reducing the number of jobs in village and ward secretariats. “Instead of creating new employment opportunities, the Naidu government has terminated existing jobs (AN)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:34 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Naidu backtracks on pre-poll promises, kicks up political row

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s latest statement that he will not be able to implement some of the “Super Six” guarantees

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that if there were sufficient funds in the state exchequer, he wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to implement the welfare schemes (ANI)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:32 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

T’gana caste survey most scientific and accurate, says govt

State irrigation and civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said that this was the first-ever field-based caste survey undertaken after the 2011 Census

N Uttam Kumar Reddy (PTI)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:12 AM IST

TTD initiates action against 18 Christian employees

The order barred the 18 employees from attending all religious and spiritual events organised by the board.

TTD initiates action against 18 Christian employees
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:40 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

‘Most memorable day of life’: Man who wrote report

Tabling the report in the state assembly, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said the government has accepted all the recommendations of the Justice Akthar Commission.

Tabling the report in the state assembly, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said the government has accepted all the recommendations of the Justice Akthar Commission. (PTI)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:18 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Telangana assembly adopts caste survey report, CM vows relief

The assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to conduct a similar comprehensive survey across the country.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy speaks during a special session of the state assembly in Hyderabad on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 08:12 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Committed to using caste survey findings for social good: T’gana CM

The chief minister made the statement in the state assembly, which was specially convened to discuss the socioeconomic, political, educational, employment, and caste survey conducted by the state government between November 6, 2024 and December 25, 2024.

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy. (PTI)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:06 AM IST

BRS to skip polls to 3 vacant MLC seats

BRS will not contest the upcoming Telangana MLC elections on February 27, focusing instead on local body elections, amid losses in previous polls.

BRS to skip polls to 3 vacant MLC seats
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:02 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

10 BRS defectors served notice by Telangana assembly

Hyderabad assembly secretary issued notices to 10 defected BRS MLAs, seeking explanations for switching to Congress, amid anti-defection law scrutiny.

10 BRS defectors served notice by Telangana assembly
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:50 AM IST

Revanth lays foundation stone for new Osmania hospital complex

The hospital complex is being taken up at a cost of ₹2,700 crore and is expected to be ready in two years

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy lays the foundation stone for the hospital in Hyderabad on Friday. State deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka is also seen. (ANI)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 11:59 PM IST

Harish Gupta to take charge as DGP of Andhra Pradesh

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Harish Kumar Gupta will take over as the new director general of police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh on Friday

A 1992-batch IPS officer, Harish Kumar Gupta is presently serving as the director general of vigilance and enforcement (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:52 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Telangana HC grants bail to 2 key accused in phone tapping case

The Telangana high court on Thursday granted bail to former additional superintendent of police (ASP) N Bhujanga Rao and former deputy commissioner of police (DCP) P Radha Kishan Rao

Telangana HC grants bail to 2 key accused in phone tapping case
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:50 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

WhatsApp governance service unveiled by Andhra Pradesh

Known as “Mana Mitra,” the service was formally inaugurated by state information technology minister Nara Lokesh at his residence at Undavalli in Amaravati.

161 services related to various departments, including power sector, Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), Anna Canteens, CM Relief Fund, endowments and municipal administration, will be extended to citizens, state minister Nara Lokesh said. (PTI)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:38 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Telangana government rejects proposal to hike power tariff of consumers

The Telangana government is unlikely to increase the power tariff for consumers in the state for the upcoming financial year 2025-26

The Discoms projected that the gap between revenue and expenditure during 2025-26 would be to the extent of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,151 crore, as per the existing electricity tariffs. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 08:06 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

3 bank officials among 52 held as police bust inter-state cybercrime racket

An inter-state cybercrime racket has been busted and 52 people have been arrested in the case, including three senior bank officials, in a special operation across various states

Hyderabad city police commissioner CV Anand said the special operation was conducted by seven teams across Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, and Telangana in the last few months. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:44 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Girl dies by suicide after father stabs her friend on finding them together

The incident took place at Srinagar Colony of Gopalpur village on the outskirts of Hanmakonda town on Tuesday evening.

A 17-year-old girl died by suicide allegedly due to fear and humiliation after her father caught her whileshe was with her friend and assaulted him with a knife at her residence in Telangana’s Hanmakonda district (File photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 02:42 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Dalit man killed by in-laws in hate crime in Telangana

A 30-year-old Dalit man was killed allegedly by his in-laws in a suspected case of hate crime for marrying a woman against her family’s wish in the Suryapet district of Telangana, police said on Tuesday, adding a manhunt has been launched to arrest the accused

The body of Vadlakonda Krishna, a resident of Mamillagadda in the same district, was found in a canal at Pillalamarri village on Monday early morning. (Representational image)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:14 AM IST

1 missing, 8 injured in fire mishap on boats in Hyderabad R-Day event

The programme was attended by Telangana governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Union minister G Kishan Reddy and other dignitaries and witnessed by thousands of people.

Jishnu Dev Varma (ANI)
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 02:11 AM IST

No need for needless talks on dy CM post: Pawan Kalyan

The Jana Sena Party president reiterated his resolve to remain focused on public service rather than political power

Pawan Kalyan (PTI)
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:48 AM IST

SC rejects plea to quash bail of Jagan in illegal assets case

The court said there was no need for any separate hearing on Raju’s petition for the cancellation of bail granted to Jagan by a special court for CBI cases in Hyderabad in September 2013

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (ANI)
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:36 AM IST

9 held as kidney transplant racket busted in Telangana

State health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha ordered a comprehensive inquiry by CID into the racket that has links to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Police said that the mediators used to collect <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>55– <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>60 lakh from each recipient. (Representational image)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 07:02 AM IST

YSRCP wants former general secretary to review resignation decision

The resignation of Reddy comes at a time when YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is on his Europe tour

V Vijayasai Reddy submits his resignation to Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 12:37 AM IST

YSRCP MP quits party, politics and House seat

A chartered accountant by profession, Sai Reddy was a close associate of former chief minister of combined Andhra Pradesh late YS Rajasekhar Reddy and was later the financial advisor for the business entities owned by the latter’s son YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) general secretary and Rajya Sabha member V Vijay Sai Reddy (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:30 AM IST

Telangana inks MoUs worth 1.79 lakh crore investments

A delegation from Telangana, led by chief minister A Revanth Reddy and comprising state industries minister D Sridhar Babu and other officials, concluded its Davos tour on Thursday

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, state industry minister Sridhar Babu and Amazon Web Services vice president of Global Public Policy Michael Punke during the signing of an agreement, in Davos on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:46 AM IST

Ahead of GHMC polls, BRS plans to move no-trust motion against mayor

A formal decision to move the no-confidence motion against the mayor and the deputy mayor is expected to be taken at a meeting of the BRS corporators of the GHMC on Saturday

Gadwal Vijayalakshmi
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:24 AM IST

Man says he killed wife, cut, boiled body; cops scour Hyderabad

Venkata Madhavi’s mother filed a missing complaint on Jan 18 at Meerpet police station. On Wednesday, Ex-serviceman Putta Gurumurthy, 39, confessed to police.

The house of the suspect in Hyderabad. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 02:10 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

EC designates Jana Sena as ‘recognised regional political party’

The ECI communicated this to the Jana Sena Party through a letter on Tuesday and also reserved “glass tumbler” as the permanent official election symbol.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu (L), State Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan (C), and State Minister Lokesh Nara during a foundation stone-laying ceremony of projects in Visakhapatnam. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 03:36 AM IST

Income Tax raid at offices, homes of ‘Pushpa-2’ producers

The Income Tax department raided the homes and offices of producers linked to Pushpa-2 and Dil Raju in Hyderabad, probing potential tax evasion.

Allu Arjun plays a red sandalwood smuggler called Pushpa Raj in Pushpa 2: The Rule.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 04:44 AM IST
By, Hyderabad
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