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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says LGBTQ+ community is part of society and deserves dignity

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says LGBTQ+ community is part of society and deserves dignity

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of society and should not be ostracised. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, he said people of diverse sexual orientations have the right to live with dignity and compassion, while also calling for cooperation and equality between men and women. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Congress backed from outside, credit goes to youth’: Revanth Reddy on CJP protest | India News

‘Congress backed from outside, credit goes to youth’: Revanth Reddy on CJP protest | India News

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3 min readHyderabadJul 26, 2026 11:41 PM IST Telangana will pass a resolution in the Legislative Assembly in August, recommending reducing the minimum age for Lok Sabha membership to 21 from the current 25, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Sunday. While suggesting those aged 21 and above should be eligible to contest elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies, the Telangana CM also said the minimum age requirement for Rajya Sabha and state Legislative Council memberships should be 25 instead of the current 30. Reddy said he would submit a representation to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, stating that a revised minimum age Bill be introduced, at least as a private Bill, in Parliament. He said the Centre’s ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) should consider bringing this Bill up for discussion in the ongoing session of Parliament. He also called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee to look into this demand. CJP protest Reddy’s remarks have come a day after the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests achieved one of …

Youngsters are not afraid of CBI or ED: KTR tells Modi

Youngsters are not afraid of CBI or ED: KTR tells Modi

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Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao at a protest organised at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, on July 24, 2026 | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to recognise the changing voice of the youth and not to underestimate the power of the youngsters as they were not afraid of CBI or ED. Referring to the ongoing protests across the country, he alleged that the anger among students extended beyond the examination paper leak issue and reflected frustration over unemployment and unfulfilled promises made by the Centre. KTR made these observations at a protest at Indira Park in Hyderabad, organised in solidarity with students and youth protesting against the alleged police crackdown on demonstrators in New Delhi over the examination paper leak issue. He also questioned the Prime Minister’s silence on the examination paper leak controversy, asking why the government was unwilling to discuss the issue despite repeatedly speaking about education and examinations. He said the Centre should engage with students and …

Telangana launches Indiramma Housing scheme in Hyderabad; releases eligibility, application procedure, beneficiary contribution details

Telangana launches Indiramma Housing scheme in Hyderabad; releases eligibility, application procedure, beneficiary contribution details

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Telangana Ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, D. Sridhar Babu, Ponnam Prabhakar, Mohammed Azharuddin, and other leaders display the newly launched online application form for the Indiramma Indlu (CURE Area) housing scheme during its launch at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat in Hyderabad on Monday (July 20, 2026) | Photo Credit: Ramakrishna G : Telangana government has launched the scheme for construction of Indiramma Houses in Hyderabad, Core Urban Region (CURE), on Monday (July 20, 2026). The houses would be built in high rise buildings. Govt subsidy Rs 5 lakh, beneficiary contribution Rs 6 lakh tentatively The carpet area of the proposed affordable houses (flat) is 400 square feet and built up area will be 528 sft. While the government’s subsidy will be Rs 5 lakh, tentative contribution of beneficiary is Rs 6 lakh (excluding the subsidy) as per the brochure with which has details on the eligibility criteria, application process, government subsidy and tentative contribution of beneficiary, location of the housing sites in 16 Assembly constituencies, selection procedure and other crucial details. It was released …

BJP workers detained during protest outside Hyderabad school

BJP workers detained during protest outside Hyderabad school

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Tension prevailed outside a private school in Hyderabad’s Sayeedabad on Wednesday as BJP leaders, party workers and parents staged a protest over allegations that a teacher assigned religious homework to Class 2 students. Police intervened to maintain law and order and detained several protesters during the demonstration. The protesters demanded strict action against the school management, including the cancellation of the institution’s recognition, the arrest of the principal and suspension of teachers allegedly involved. BJP leader Andela Sriramulu Yadav, who was detained during the protest, questioned the alleged assignment given to students and accused the school of promoting religious teachings. He also made political allegations against AIMIM leaders Asaduddin Owaisi and Akbaruddin Owaisi, claiming they were attempting to disturb the city’s communal atmosphere. Another BJP leader and advocate, Karuna Sagar, who also reached the school during the protest, criticised the police for not registering an FIR. He demanded the arrest of the principal, alleging that students were being compelled to study religious texts. Amid the growing controversy, the school management terminated the services of the …

Class 2 student asked to recite Kalma in Hyderabad school; teacher suspended

Class 2 student asked to recite Kalma in Hyderabad school; teacher suspended

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Private school in Hyderabad terminated a teacher after a Class 2 student was allegedly asked to recite the Kalma as homework. The incident triggered protests by the child’s parents and local residents, who demanded a police investigation and strict action against the school administration Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vaishnaw announces timeline for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, check details

Vaishnaw announces timeline for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, check details

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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the first operational section of India’s Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project will begin services next year, reported the ANI. Speaking at the HYSEA GCCS & IT Roundtable in Hyderabad, the minister said the Surat-Bilimora stretch will be the first part of the country’s inaugural high-speed rail corridor to become operational. Vaishnaw said the remaining sections of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor will be opened gradually. According to the minister, the rollout will continue from Vapi to Surat, followed by Vapi to Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad to Thane, and finally Ahmedabad to Mumbai, the news agency reported. He said the phased opening will allow different parts of the corridor to become operational as construction progresses. Construction progressing rapidly The minister said work on the country’s first bullet train project is advancing at a rapid pace. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is one of India’s largest infrastructure projects and is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities once fully operational, according to the ANI. Railway station redevelopment continues Vaishnaw …

Union minister’s son Bandi Sai Bhageerath arrested in Pocso case

Union minister’s son Bandi Sai Bhageerath arrested in Pocso case

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Bandi Sai Bhageerath, son of a Union minister, on Saturday surrendered before the Telangana police on Saturday evening, hours after the high court declined to grant any immediate relief to him from arrest in a case registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act over allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. Cyberabad police commissioner Ramesh Reddy said Bhageerath was arrested at Narsingi late in the evening and was being taken to Pet Basheerabad police station. The Union minister said his son maintained that he had committed no wrongdoing. (X) The Union minister in a statement in the evening said, “I have handed over my son, Sai Bhageerath, to the police for investigation through advocates in connection with the allegations levelled against him.” People familiar with the matter said Bhageerath along with his advocates came to Pet Basheerabad police station in the evening and surrendered to the investigating officers. “After due questioning and medical examination, he would be produced before a local court in Medchal,” a police official said. …

Mahatma Gandhi’s great grandson opposes displacement for Gandhi Sarovar project in Telangana

Mahatma Gandhi’s great grandson opposes displacement for Gandhi Sarovar project in Telangana

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Tushar Gandhi, great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tushar Gandhi, the great grand son of Mahatma Gandhi, expressed his displeasure over the Telangana government’s Gandhi Sarovar project as part of Musi Riverfront Development and urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to reconsider it given the displacement of people. While not directly commenting on the project envisaging the world’s tallest Gandhi statue at the confluence of Musi with Esi river, Mr. Tushar Gandhi spoke in opposition of the displacement it would cause. “Not in my name. Stop it!” Posting on his account of social media platform X, he said displacing residents to create space for Gandhi statue is the most ‘unGandhian’ action. Appealing the Chief Minister not to do it, he posted stating Bapu would have said “Not in my Name, Stop it!”. Displacing residents to create space for a Gandhi statue is the most unGandhian action. My appeal to the CM of Telangana is to please not do it @revanth_anumula@TelanganaCMO Bapu would have said “Not in my Name, Stop it!” — …

Telangana: Congress top leadership holds review with CM Revanth Reddy and Ministers in New Delhi

Telangana: Congress top leadership holds review with CM Revanth Reddy and Ministers in New Delhi

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All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi along with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and other State Cabinet Ministers held a comprehensive review. | Photo Credit: Handle @kharge on X All India Congress Committee (AICC) leadership held a review meeting with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and other State Cabinet Ministers to “chart the road ahead and advance the vision of Prajala Telangana”. “Our resolve for social welfare, economic empowerment, and justice for all remains firm and is reflected in our guarantees. We will continue striving to realise the aspirations of every citizen and build a truly inclusive Telangana,” AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge posted on X on Thursday (February 17, 2026). The meeting was held a few days after the results of Telangana Municipal Polls-2026 were announced. Of the 113 Municipal Chairperson posts, Congress won 93, as per latest data.  Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader T. Harish Rao on Wednesday criticised the AICC leadership for review of the State government’s performance and termed it …