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Rapido offers free rides to 2,600 polling booths in Hyderabad on Nov 30

Ride-sharing platform, Rapido on Monday announced the launch of free rides to over 2,600 polling stations in the city on November 30, to help voters. A press release from the firm said, the initiative reflects Rapido's commitment to boosting voter turnout in Telangana, particularly among its predominantly young user base. Rapido's Co-founder Pavan Guntupalli, said India's democracy is its biggest highlight, and we are proud to be the disruptors in making every vote count. We urge people to participate in greater numbers to cast their vote without worrying about transportation. By facilitating free bike rides on Election Day, we intend to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote. Recognizing transportation as a critical factor in voter participation, Rapido's offer of free rides aims to boost widespread participation in the election process, ensuring that many can actively partake in the festival of democracy, the release added.

Will rename Hyderabad as Bhagyangar if BJP comes to power: Kishan Reddy

Union Minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Monday said Hyderabad would be renamed as 'Bhagyanagar' if his party comes to power in the state. Reddy, who spoke to reporters here, said the names of cities like Madras, Bombay and Calcutta have been changed. "Yes. Definitely, if the BJP government comes to power, (we) will change the name of Hyderabad. I am asking who is Hyder? Do we need the name of Hyder? Where has Hyder come from? I am asking who needs Hyder. If BJP comes to power, definitely, (we) will remove Hyder and change the name as Bhagyanagar," he said. Why should the name not be changed, he asked. The name of Madras has not been changed to Chennai by the BJP but by the DMK government, he said. What is wrong with changing the name of Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar when Madras has been renamed as Chennai, Bombay as Mumbai, Calcutta as Kolkata, Rajpath as Kartavya Path, he said. "We will completely change all those which reflect the slavish mentality if BJP comes

Tech firm UST to double headcount to 4,000 in Hyderabad with new office

US global digital transformation solutions company has more than 20,000 employees in India

BJP puts up posters mocking Congress' 'six guarantees' in Hyderabad

This comes days after the Congress released its 'Abhyas Hastam' manifesto which constituted of six guarantees

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Committee to be set up soon to empower Madigas: PM Modi in Hyderabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre would soon form a committee which would adopt all possible ways for empowering Madigas (a SC community) with regard to their demand of categorisation of Scheduled Castes. He was speaking at a rally organised here by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS), a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of Scheduled Castes in Telugu states, which fights for the categorisation of SCs. The BJP stood with you in every struggle since the last three decades, he said. "We are committed to end this injustice at the earliest...It is our promise that we will soon constitute a committee that will adopt all possible ways for empowering you. You and we also know that a big legal process is going on in the Supreme Court. We consider your struggle to be just," he said. "We will ensure justice. It is the top priority of the Government of India to see to it that you get justice in court also. With full strength, th

PM Modi to address MRPS rally in Hyderabad today ahead of T'gana polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing a rally being organised by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi, a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of scheduled castes in Telugu states, at the Parade Ground here on Saturday. This is Modi's second rally in a row in the city after the notification for the polls was announced on November 3. MRPS has been demanding sub-categorisation of reservation for the Scheduled Caste communities for over three decades. NV Subhash, BJP Telangana spokesperson, said PM Modi will make some key announcements with respect to categorisation of SCs. The city police issued traffic advisories in connection with the meeting. On November 7, Modi addressed a rally here - "BC Atma Gourava Sabha" (Backwards classes self-respect meeting)- at the LB Stadium here. He promised that if voted to power in the November 30 Assembly elections, the BJP would make a person from the BC community the chief minister in Telangana.

Telangana election: BJP releases fifth list featuring 14 candidates

Telangana is set to witness a triangular contest between the BJP, the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi, and the Congress in the upcoming assembly election.

Reliance Retail's first standalone 'Swadesh' store opens in Hyderabad

Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani on Wednesday inaugurated the first Swadesh' store by Reliance Retail here. Speaking at the launch of the first standalone Swadesh store Nita Ambani said, Swadesh is an ode to India's traditional arts and artisans. It's our humble initiative to preserve and promote our country's age-old arts and crafts. Swadesh highlights the spirit of Make in India' and offers respect and sustenance to our skilled craftsmen and craftswomen. Through Swadesh we hope to give them the global recognition that they richly deserve. That is why we are excited to expand Swadesh not just across India, but internationally too, in the US and Europe, she said, according to a release. The first Swadesh store in Jubilee Hills in the city, spread across 20,000 sq ft, will house an eclectic collection of carefully curated products made entirely by hand by India's skilled and talented artisans using long forgotten techniques and local materials, it said. The

Telangana polls: Asaduddin Owaisi begins door-to-door campaign in Hyderabad

Asaduddin Owaisi started his campaign in the greater Hyderabad region ahead of the assembly polls in Telangana, scheduled on November 30.

PM Modi to attend BJP's meeting of backward classes in Hyderabad today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a 'BC Atma Gourava Sabha' (backward classes self-respect meeting) here on Tuesday ahead of the November 30 Telangana assembly polls. Union Minister and state BJP president G Kishan Reddy said the meeting would emphasize that equal justice to backward classes is possible only with the BJP. At the meeting, Modi is expected to reinforce the BJP's announcement that a leader from backward classes would become the chief minister of Telangana if the party came to power in the state. The event would also be attended by actor-turned-politician and Janasena Party founder Pawan Kalyan. The BJP and Janasena, both NDA allies, have already reached an understanding for the Telangana assembly elections. Tuesday's 'BC Atma Gourava Sabha' is expected to counter the criticism of the Congress and BRS against BJP on its promise of a backward caste CM. While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed as to how BJP can make a BC leader as chief minister when it is on

Avaya to focus on artificial intelligence, grow India talent by 20% in 1 yr

Currently, it has 1,500 employees across five offices in India, including three development centres in Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad

ED attaches assets worth Rs 134 cr in Karvy Group money laundering case

According to an official statement, the ED initiated an investigation on the basis of FIRs registered by the CCS Hyderabad Police

T'gana polls: IT dept sets up AIUs in Hyderabad, forms Quick Response Teams

The Income Tax Department has formed Quick Response Teams in all 33 districts of Telangana and set up Air Intelligence Units (AIU) at two airports in Hyderabad as part of measures undertaken by it to ensure free and fair elections in the state, which is going to polls on November 30, a senior official said on Wednesday. Quick Response Teams have been formed in all 33 districts with officials of the Income Tax department and around 250 officials that includes 100 deputed by the Principal Chief Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) Hyderabad Sanjay Bahadur told reporters. A 24/7 Control Room and Complaint Monitoring Cell has been set up to receive information/complaints from the public regarding cash, etc., intended for illegitimate use in the election process, he said. Since the announcement of elections (on October 9), seizure reports pertaining to Rs 53.93 crore of cash and 156 kg of gold jewellery and 454 kg of silver (till ..

GMR Airports, affiliates to buy 11% additional stake in Hyderabad airport

GMR Aiports holds a 63% stake in GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL). The acquisition will raise its stake to 74%

Telangana polls: ECI app that allows citizens to flag MCC violations

According to the data provided under the "Nearby Stats" on the cVigil app, as of October 19, a total of 60 complaints were filed in the Hyderabad District this month

Skootr gives on lease 21,000 sq ft to US based Pinnacle in Hyderabad

Co-working firm Skootr has provided on lease 21,000 square feet office space to US-based Pinnacle at its new centre in Hyderabad. Real estate consultant Colliers India facilitated the leasing deal. Pinnacle, a leading industrial reliability solutions company, has a strong presence in the US and is now setting up shop in India, Colliers said in a statement on Monday. Gurugram-based Skootr has taken on lease around 3 lakh square feet to open a new centre 'My Home Twitza' in Hyderabad's secondary business district. The total seating capacity in the centre is around 3,500. In this new centre, which will be operational this month, Skootr has provided on lease 21,000 square feet area comprising 350 desks. "The demand for agility has surged to unprecedented levels due to the profound transformation of workforce behaviours during the pandemic. It is highly unlikely that these behaviours will revert to their pre-pandemic norms. "In this climate of uncertainty, flexible spaces are emerging

CBRE sees 165 mn sq ft of new office supply in top 7 cities during 2023-25

Bengaluru and Hyderabad will contribute 49 per cent to the total upcoming office space supply of over 165 million square feet estimated during the 2023-2025 period across seven major cities, according to CBRE.. Real estate consultant CBRE South Asia on Thursday released its new report 'Office Myths Debunked'. As per the report, the office supply completions across seven major cities are expected to exceed 165 million square feet between 2023-2025, which is significantly higher than 142 million square feet recorded during the 2020-2022 period. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, said, The office sector in India is witnessing good growth momentum. The substantial supply completions across top cities in India is projected to exceed 165 million sq. ft. over 2023-2025, indicating a positive outlook for the office sector.". The average annual office supply increased by a robust 17 per cent and the average building size increased by

Telangana polls: BJP leader Bandi dares AIMIM to contest outside Hyderabad

"If you want to limit yourself to Hyderabad and accept money from whichever party is in power, then do so. Even the Muslim community will not accept you," he alleged

Staffing firm Xpheno opens recruitment delivery centre in Hyderabad

Company says it aims to be 'talent partner for Global Capability Centres in Telangana