Hyderabad: Campus placements in engineering colleges in Hyderabad have taken a significant hit as the job market grapples with uncertainty.

As per a report published in TOI, placement officers and experts believe that the apprehensions linked to the policies of the new US administration which is led by President Donald Trump have made large IT firms adopt a cautious “wait-and-watch” approach. 

Startups take lead

Unlike previous years when IT giants dominated campus recruitments, the current placement season in Hyderabad’s engineering colleges has seen startups becoming the primary recruiters.

As per the report, companies such as Kodnest, Movidu Technologies, Ediglobe, Plivo, Workruit, Rubrik, and Pi Infotech have been actively hiring, particularly in top institutes across Telangana, including National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal and Osmania University (OU). 

However, the scale of recruitment remains limited. Placement officers at premier institutes report that most startups are hiring in single digits. 

They have described the current hiring scenario as worse than during the pandemic.

Salary of jobs offered during campus placements in engineering colleges in Hyderabad

Despite the challenges, students from centrally funded technical institutes in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are still securing competitive salary packages.

The average annual salary offered at these institutes ranges between Rs. 15 lakh and Rs. 18 lakh. On the other hand, graduates from state-run universities like Osmania University are receiving offers in the range of Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh per annum, the report added.   

With the job market’s current state, all eyes are on potential policy changes that could revive large-scale recruitment by IT firms. Hyderabad’s engineering colleges are hopeful that such changes will lead to increased investments in the tech sector and a subsequent boost in campus placements. 

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Hyderabad: Controversial Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Goshamahal MLA stirred controversy once again on Tuesday by demanding Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy to shift the All India Exhibition (Numaish) to the city’s suburbs.

“There was a fire incident some years back and luckily no one was injured. The exhibition should be shifted on 100 acres of land on the outskirts. There is a risk of any major mishap and loss of life,” Raja Singh said.

The BJP MLA said that traffic jams are occurring in the centre of Hyderabad due to the huge number of visitors who attend the Numaish.

Raja Singh also said that exorbitant parking fee is collected at different designated places around the Numaish area in Hyderabad. “People are fleeced at the exhibition parking. For car parking Rs 150 is collected and Rs 60 for bike. It is a scam taking place,” alleged Raja Singh.

The BJP MLA said that government institutions are used for parking by visitors as well. “The district collector should have consulted us. Visitors are Telangana people and how do you justify the high parking charges,” he said.

Raja Singh alleged that commission is paid to several high profile people including ministers from parking revenue and stall allotments during the Numaish in Hyderabad.

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Hyderabad: Over complaints of encroachments of a park in Moosapet, the Hyderabad Disaster Response Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Tuesday, January 21, assured that the rejuvenation and reconstruction works would begin in three weeks, after inspection.

The Telangana government has also allocated Rs 50 lakh for the works.

HYDRAA’s assurance comes following complaints from residents of Moosapet over the encroachment of a 2,000-yard park on Anjaneyanagar, Road No 9, Hyderabad. The residents initially approached the GHMC, however, failed to receive any response.

In a video shared by HYDRAA, Mahender, a resident of Moosapet said, “Over GHMC’s apathy, we raised the issue with HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath. He assigned an officer to examine the encroachment and assured that the construction of the park would begin in three weeks.”

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Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRAA) commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the facilities at the soon-to-be-inaugurated police station adjacent to Buddha Bhavan in Secunderabad.

During the inspection, Ranganath emphasized the importance of ensuring a public-friendly environment. He directed officials to install proper signage near the premises to guide visitors effectively. Additionally, he instructed the arrangement of adequate parking facilities for those arriving to lodge complaints.

The police station will also handle cases related to land grabbing, defacement of public property, and HYDRAA-related activities. It will be supervised by an officer of the assistant commissioner of police (ACP) who will act as the station house officer (SHO).

The citizens can now directly file cases against land grabbers, encroachers, public property damages, and defacement of public properties.

On January 7, the Telangana government issued orders to establish a dedicated police station under HYDRAA. The agency, chaired by the Telangana chief minister, Revanth Reddy, comprises various wings, including asset protection, disaster response, administration, legal, IT, and more.

About HYDRAA

The disaster management department in Hyderabad was officially renamed HYDRAA on July 19.

The disaster management wing of HYDRAA will be responsible for disaster response and relief, this wing will work with national and state agencies, issue timely warnings, coordinate emergency efforts, and maintain a database for risk assessment and predictions. It will also issue fire NOCs under the Telangana Fire Services Act.

HYDRAA also oversees traffic management during disasters, coordinates with various departments, and maintains a structured organization with the necessary resources. The logistics support wing will manage staff recruitment, office administration, procurements, and IT services. It will support disaster response operations and community training.

Later, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officially gave its nod to enable the commissioner of HYDRAA to protect public assets like roads, drains, public streets, water bodies, open spaces and public parks.

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Hyderabad: 600 kg of animal meat allegedly being transported to Hyderabad was seized in Anakapalle district in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, January 21.

“On Monday, we received information that cattle meat is being illegally transported. Based on the information a vehicle checking exercise was conducted at Vempadu Toll Plaza. The meat was being transported from West Bengal to Hyderabad,” said the Anakapalle circle inspector.

He further said that the container containing the meat was seized, the driver was detained and steps were taken to bury the meat.

This crackdown on the transport of meat, deeming it to be illegal, is part of a larger pattern which is often observed in several BJP-ruled states where raids and seizures of cattle and meat have become increasingly common.

Since the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) led by N Chandrababu Naidu, allied with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the local authorities have seemingly been emboldened to adopt stricter measures against cattle-related offences.

Such operations are not isolated incidents with reports indicating that this strategy aligns with the BJP’s ideological stance on cow protection and beef consumption. This intertwines with religious sentiments and communal tensions as it often targets the Muslim community.

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Hyderabad: A 21-year-old man was arrested by Kushaiguda police for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and attempting to cover it up as an accident.

The accused has been identified as Sachin, 21.

According to reports, Sneha was seven months pregnant and had recently reconciled with the accused after a period of separation due to disputes. The couple got married in 2022 and lived in a rented room in Nagarjunanagar, Kushaiguda.

On January 16, Sachin allegedly strangled Sneha with a cloth while she was sleeping causing her and her unborn baby’s death. He then tried to stage a fire by opening a gas cylinder to make it appear accidental. When the victim’s mother discovered the incident she alerted the police.

Based on the complaint, Hyderabad police registered a case of suspicious death against the man. The postmortem confirmed strangulation as the cause of death.

The man was then arrested by Hyderabad police on January 21 and remanded into judicial custody.

Further investigation is ongoing.

Earlier, a drunk man was arrested for bludgeoning his father to death in Hyderabad’s Shamirpet over an argument.

The accused was identified as 28-year-old A Narasimha, a construction worker from Peddamma Colony in Shamirpet, an alcohol addict.

The argument began between Narsimha’s mother and sister over a saree. While arguing, the mother accidentally broke an aquarium kept in the house.

Enraged over the shattering of the aquarium, Narasimha abused and hit his mother with a broomstick. Upon seeing the accused attack his mother, Narasimha’s father A Hanumanth, 50, a labourer intervened and tried to stop him.

After being stopped, Narasimha picked up a brick and bludgeoned his father to death, striking him several times. Based on the complaint, the Hyderabad police registered a case of murder under section 101 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanahita (BNS) and arrested the man.

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Hyderabad: A 17-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide at Kacheguda railway station, Hyderabad on Tuesday morning, January 21.

The victim was a resident of Siddipet and was staying at the Andhra Mahila Sabha hostel on the Osmania University campus.

According to reports, the incident took place between 7:30 am and 7:45 am. A passenger discovered her body on the railway tracks and alerted the government railway police (GRP).

However, the reason behind the suicide is still unknown. The deceased has been sent to Osmania mortuary for a postmortem examination.

A case has been registered.

Further investigation is ongoing.

In a similar incident, an unidentified man believed to be between 30 and 35 years old was found dead near Hafeezpet railway station in Hyderabad’s Miyapur.  

According to reports, police noted severe head injuries with a cement brick discovered near the body. It is suspected that the man was struck on the head repeatedly with the brick leading to his death.

Further investigation is ongoing.

(If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health professional or contact Roshni, suicide prevention helpline, 040–66202000)

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Nestled in the heart of Jubilee Hills, KBR Park is a green sanctuary that offers an escape from Hyderabad’s hustle bustle without even leaving the city. With its lush greenery, rich biodiversity, and tranquil atmosphere, KBR Park is a must-visit for nature lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and families alike.

To help you make the most of your visit, Siasat.com brings you a complete guide with everything you need to know about exploring this green oasis.

What makes KBR Park special?

At 390 acres, KBR Park stands as a symbol of Hyderabad’s commitment to preserving nature within the urban landscape. The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for birdwatchers, nature photographers, and anyone who seeks a moment of peace amidst nature. It’s one of the few parks in Hyderabad that allows visitors to experience a variety of ecosystems within a city setting.

Activities to enjoy at KBR Park

1. Morning and evening walks- The park’s well-maintained walking trails are perfect for morning jogs, walks, and yoga. The early hours offer a refreshing cool breeze, while the evening provides a beautiful sunset view.

2. Birdwatching and photography– KBR Park is a great spot for photography, especially for wildlife enthusiasts looking to capture moments of vibrant birds and butterflies. Peacocks are a common sight here.

3. Workout: With dedicated jogging tracks and fitness zones, it’s an ideal place for those looking to stay active.

4. Visit the Masjid Chiran Palace- Admire the architectural charm of Masjid Chiran Palace which is located within the KBR Park. Its striking waffle roof supported by just two columns, creates a floating effect against the park’s greenery.

5. Sip and relax at Casa De Latte- Nestled in one of KBR Park’s parking lots, Casa De Latte is famous for its rich lattes and refreshing frappes. It is the perfect spot to unwind after a walk or jog.

6. Attend a Hyderabad Reads session- Hyderabad Reads is a quiet reading community that meets at KBR Park every Saturday from 4 pm to 7 pm (timings may vary). All you need to join is a book and a mat.

7. Unwind- The park is filled with treehouses, gazebos and benches for visitors to relax and have a peaceful me time. 

What to bring along

• Comfortable footwear for walking/jogging.
• Reusable water bottles (mention water stations if available).
• A camera for photography lovers.
• Sunscreen, hats, or umbrellas for sunny weather.

Entry fee and timings

Visitors can enter KBR Park for a nominal fee of Rs. 20 for adults and Rs. 10 for children. The park is open from 5:30 am to 10:30 am and from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm (timings may vary due to winter), making it an ideal spot for an early or late-day outing.

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Hyderabad: The Prajavani programme held at the Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad on Tuesday, January 21, received 5736 applications. Among these 5332 applications for the Indiramma housing scheme.

Apart from the Indiramma housing scheme, 132 applications were related to the panchayati raj and rural development department, 131 to the power department, 43 applications for revenue-related issues, one to pravasi janapani and 97 applications to other departments.

37.11 pc of Prajavani grievances in 2024 unresolved: RTI

A Right to Information (RTI) petition filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao revealed that 37.11 percent of the grievances received in Prajavani in 2024 remain unresolved.

According to the Telangana government‘s reply to the RTI, as of December 9, 2024, a total of 82,955 petitions were received, out of which only 43,272 were classified as grievances and the rest were rejected by the government, amounting to more than half of the total petitions.

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Hyderabad: The Department for the Empowerment of Disability, senior citizens, and transgender persons of Telangana state are inviting applications from eligible NGOs/CBOs (Non-Government Organisations/ Community Based Organisations) for the establishment and maintenance of state shelter homes for transgenders in Hyderabad.

The initiative is to cater to the primary needs of providing shelter to transgenders in Hyderabad, who face social, psychological, and economic constraints, with basic amenities like food, medical care, and recreational facilities.

Besides this, providing support for capacity-building/skill development of transgenders, liaison to provide legal care, and psychological counselling to enable them to take baby steps for their integration into their families and society as a whole.

The NGOs/CBOs expressing interest with sound experience of working with the community and well-versed with the unique challenges faced by transgenders can apply. The organization shall improve their living conditions by providing a positive environment for their holistic development.

Interested parties may download the applications from the department’s website here.

The filled application with hard copies of relevant documents need to be enclosed and submitted in the office of the director, department for empowerment of disability, senior citizens, and transgender persons, Malakpet, Nalgonda X Roads, Hyderabad, by January 27, 2025.

For more queries, contact 040-24559048 during office hours.

44 transgenders recruited as traffic police assistants

Forty-four transgenders in Hyderabad were recruited as traffic assistants on December 4 following an order issued by Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy. This includes 29 transgender women and 15 transgender men.

The initiative aims to offer formal recognition to the transgender community by employing them in government jobs.

Eligibility criteria for jobs for transgenders

To qualify for jobs in the Hyderabad police department, applicants were required to be at least 18 years old and below 40, an Indian citizen, and have passed at least the SSC examination. They must also possess a personal identity card issued by the concerned district magistrate.

An individual also has to be a resident of the Hyderabad commissionerate limits to be recruited for the posts. Physical standards for transgender women included a minimum height of 165 cm (160 cm for ST candidates).

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Hyderabad: Gudimalkapur police on Tuesday, January 21 arrested two people involved in a burglary and recovered gold and silver ornaments along with Rs 1,87,000 cash. 

The accused Eriki Pavan, 28 who works in road labour is a habitual offender and has previously been involved in two other cases. His accomplice, Syed Azeem, 21, works as a Blinkit delivery partner. 

The two committed the theft in Vivekananda Nagar, Bojagutta, when the house residents were out visiting their native place during Sankranti holidays. The family of the complainant, Uppari Krishna, left their home on January 13 and found their main door lock broken upon returning on January 16. They realised that gold and silver ornaments along with cash were stolen and made a police complaint on the same day. 

Police registered a case under sections 331(4) and 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for house-breaking and theft. Previously, Pavan was involved in a case where he assaulted a woman and her son with a knife outside their house in 2023 and later in 2024 was charged for being an accomplice to attempted murder when one of his previous associates, Akash, injured a man with a knife while they were both drunk. Both of these cases occurred under the jurisdiction of the Gudimalkapur police for which he also spent jail time. 

During interrogation, the accused also confessed to spending Rs 1,13,000 of the stolen cash for a Goa trip. The property recovered from them included 42 grams of gold ornaments,  756 grams of silver ornaments and Rs 1,87,000 cash. They have been sent to judicial custody.

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Hyderabad: Secunderabad BRS MLA T Padma Rao Goud suffered a heart attack on Tuesday, January 21, while he was on a tour with his family in Dehradun in Uttarakhand.

He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors performed a stent placement procedure on him. He is currently stable.

Padma Rao has been representing the Secunderabad assembly constituency as the MLA since 2014 and has also served as the deputy speaker of the assembly in the previous term of the BRS government.

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Hyderabad: The Excise Department sleuths arrested a ganja peddler at Alwal and seized 1.12 kilograms of contraband from him on Tuesday, January 21.

The accused person, Aslam Khan, was bringing ganja from different places in the country and selling it to local consumers at Alwal at a higher price. He was delivering ganja on his scooty after accepting orders on phones.

The Excise Department STF team caught Aslam Khan at Indiranagar in Alwal. The drug and vehicle were seized by the officials.

On January 18, an interstate drug peddler was arrested in Hyderabad. Police seized 62 kg ganja worth Rs 15.5 lakh and a mobile phone from the accused.

The accused was identified as Raju Jat Raju, 35, an ice cream vendor and drug peddler from Maharashtra and a native of Madhya Pradesh. Raju was arrested from Nalgonda X road along with dry ganja by the commissioner’s task force south east zone in coordination with the Chaderghat police.

On Friday, the railway police arrested two women for smuggling ganja in a train at the Secunderabad railway station. The accused Ishrat Bano from Madhya Pradesh and Kanchan from Chhattisgarh were arrested and ganja worth Rs 4.4 lakh was seized from them.

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Hyderabad: Officials from the state forest department seized 110 Alexandrine parrots while being smuggled in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

The South Zone Task Force Police, while on duty near the Telagnaga High Court arrested one man named Mohammed Farooq who was caught while transporting the rare species of birds in his two-wheeler. He had purchased the parrots intending to sell it for Rs 1000 for each pair.

The vehicle was confiscated and the parrots were handed over to officials at Aranya Bhavan. The parrots will be transported to Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park for care and rehabilitation.

The Alexandrine parrots are considered rare and endangered under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Keeping or selling these birds is considered illegal under the law and could lead to a jail term between 3 and 7 years.

The accused was remanded to custody. An investigation is underway.

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Hyderabad: BJP Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender demanded chief minister A Revanth Reddy to protect the properties of 2,076 people who had purchased lands in Ekasila Nagar of Pocharam municipality; if the latter had any respect for democracy and concern for the poor.

Addressing the media after the incident on Tuesday, January 21, where he slapped a real estate broker for allegedly trying to grab the land measuring 149 acres bought mostly by the lower-rung government employees from rural areas; Eatala demanded the chief minister to order a comprehensive inquiry into the land grabbing attempts and justice for the victims who have been fighting to protect their lands for the past couple of decades.

He said that in 1985 layouts were made in 149 acres of Korremula village in the present Pocharam municipality and sold to 2,076 people.

“In 2006 a realtor used the help of the lower staff of the gram panchayat to create fake documents by altering revenue records to show those lands as agricultural lands. The victims got favourable orders from the courts thrice that this land belonged to them, but the realtor continued to harass the land owners,” Eatala said.

Eatala alleged that after the Dharani portal was introduced, the realtor used the help of district collector Amoy Kumar and got 9 acres registered in his name, and then went on to forcefully acquire 206 plots adjacent to his land out of a total of 2,076 plots in that area.

Pointing out that there were presently 700 houses constructed in those plots, Eatala claimed that when the owners of the plots went to the municipality for permission to construct houses, they were denied permission through the layout regularisation scheme (LRS).

Eatala alleged that on top of that, the realtor has been stationing over a hundred goons and hunting dogs to intimidate the victims (rightful owners). He also alleged that even the sub-inspector and circle inspector of Pocharam police station were acting at the behest of the land grabber and not supporting the victims.

“When the victims came to me yesterday and poured out their woes, I called the police commissioner and the collector to question what they were doing about the repeated land-grabbing incidents. I told them that I would come and visit Ekasila Nagar and speak with the victims today. Last night the goons questioned the victims what the MP could do, and also threatened them not to erect any tent or arrange chairs to hold a meeting there” Eatala said.

Eatala further explained that when he went to Ekasila Nagar on Tuesday, there were around 20 goons of the land grabber sitting with beer bottles as if they were throwing a challenge at him.

“When the victims showed me that they were the people who had been harassing them for the past couple of months I went towards them. When the police and revenue department failed to protect the victims despite them being protected by the court orders, the people will certainly revolt,” Eatala asserted.

Eatala also pointed out that such land-grabbing issues were rampant in Balaji Nagar, Jawahar Nagar, and Arundhati Nagar, and for the past six months, the victims have been approaching him for justice.

Also drawing the attention of the chief minister to what he claimed, was the handiwork of Congress leaders in land-grabbing incidents in that area, Eatala urged the chief minister to warn those leaders and punish those officials who have been playing stooge to land-grabbers.

Eatala also said that he will certainly raise the issue of Ekasila Nagar with revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, CCLA commissioner Navin Mittal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district collector, and Rachakonda police commissioner.

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Hyderabad: Even as the state government plans to issue new ration cards to beneficiaries from January 26, the cases of ineligible beneficiaries falling through the cracks and enjoying government benefits continue to plague the system. An example of such abuse of government benefits has been alleged by a person who claimed that a former sarpanch, his wife, sister, father, and mother have been drawing the benefits of the public distribution system through the ration card fraudulently for all these years.

Sabavat Srinivas, a resident of Hasthinapuram in Rangareddy district had written to the district civil supplies officer on December 31, 2024, alleging that Ramavath Jagadeesh, sarpanch of Thakkallapally Thanda in Yacharam mandal of Rangareddy district, has served as the sarpanch of the village from 2019 to 2024, and his wife Ramavath Priyanka has been working in the banking sector.

Srinivas also alleged that Jagadeesh’s sister Ramavath Thirumala’s husband was a private employee drawing a decent salary, Jagadeesh’s father Ramavath Anthiram Nayak has served as the village’s deputy sarpanch for the past 15 years, and his mother Ramavath Kamsalya has served as the Rythu Bandhu Samithi member in the village during the BRS government.

Srinivas complains that all these years that family has been enjoying the government’s benefits and continues to do so, while the administration overlooks the pilferage of taxpayers’ money despite his complaints to the authorities about the brazen violation.

The complainant has enclosed the voter lists, the details of the members in the ration card, and his representation reviewed by Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy Ranga Reddy.

“As the new ration cards drive is ongoing by the Government of Telangana, it is very important that such black fraudulent FSCs /ration cards should be filtered and deleted and severely punished. Such fraudulent ration causes a heavy burden on the public exchequer both in terms of administration and grains
under PDS,” opined social activist Dr Lubna Sarwath.

With the ministers of the Congress government announcing that none of the old ration cards will be canceled, it needs to be seen whether the ration cards will be given to those who deserve it or otherwise.

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Hyderabad: Gram sabhas were held in 4,098 gram panchayats across the state on Tuesday, January 21, the first day of the disclosure of beneficiaries of Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Aatmeeya Bharosa, Indiramma Illu, and new ration cards in Telangana.

Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka held a video conference with all the district collectors and ministers on Tuesday, regarding the conduct of gram sabhas and people’s response across the state on the first day of the initiative.

Addressing the meeting, Bhatti said that Rs 40,000 was being spent on implementing the four schemes.

Because of ration cards and Indiramma houses being given after ten years, he said that applications for these schemes have come on a large scale.

He said that those who couldn’t apply for new ration cards and Indiramma Illu could apply for the same during the gram sabhas and ward sabhas being held till January 24. He also said that the details of those owning land but not having a house, and those not owning either land or house needed to be disclosed in these gram sabhas.

He said that the beneficiaries list of new ration card holders hasn’t been announced till now, and only after thorough scrutiny, it will be announced.

Appreciating the district collectors for conducting the gram sabhas efficiently, Bhatti told them to ensure that the beneficiaries’ contact details including aadhar card and address needed to be collected without fail.

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Hyderabad: Health and police authorities in Hyderabad on Tuesday sealed a private hospital after busting an alleged kidney transplantation racket and arrested its managing director and some other employees.

Officials of Rachakonda police and the Department of Medical and Health conducted searches at Alkananda Multi-Speciality Hospital following complaints that the hospital was carrying out kidney transplants without mandatory permissions.

The hospital authorities were found to be allegedly luring kidney donors from other states and also calling doctors from outside the state to perform the transplants. They were making huge money through this racket.

On receipt of the information, health department officials with the help of police conducted a raid at the private hospital in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening. A preliminary investigation by the police revealed that kidney transplants were done for two persons each from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Kidneys donated by two women from Tamil Nadu were transplanted in two patients from Karnataka. Police shifted the kidney donors and two patients to the government-run Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad by ambulance.

According to police, the hospital was inaugurated only six months ago and it had permission to perform minor surgeries by two doctors.

Police said to avoid any health complications for the two kidney recipients, they were shifted to Gandhi Hospital.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Saroornagar) Krishnaiah and Rangareddy District Medical and Health Officer B. Venkateshwar Rao along with other officials carried out the raid.

MD of the private hospital in Hyderabad Sumant Chary and other members of the staff were arrested.

A case has been registered at Saroornagar Police Station on a complaint by Deputy District Medical and Health Officer Geeta.

According to DM & HO Venkateshwar Rao, Alkananda is a nine-bedded facility. Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Damodar Raja Narasimha has reacted to the busting of a kidney racket.

He said stringent action would be taken against those indulging in illegal activities. The minister asked a Task Force constituted for checks at hospitals to work effectively.

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Hyderabad: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is set to represent Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy after being dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming white-ball series against England and the subsequent Champions Trophy 2025.

He has begun gearing up for the upcoming Group B Ranji Trophy match for Hyderabad against another former champion, Vidarbha, to be played in Nagpur from January 30 to February 2.

Mohammed Siraj takes part in training session in Hyderabad

The pacer started his preparations with a training session at the Gymkhana Grounds in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

India skipper Rohit Sharma said the 30-year-old right-handed pacer had lost his effectiveness with the old ball and was thus dropped from the team following India’s poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

In a post on X on Tuesday, Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) said, “Mohammed Siraj gets into gear for the upcoming #RanjiTrophy match between Hyderabad and Vidarbha! He kicked off his prep with an intense session at Gymkhana grounds TODAY!”

The HCA also shared a video on X showing Siraj bowling at full steam in the nets to local batters.

Ranji Trophy

Vidarbha are currently leading the points table in Group B with 28 points from five matches, with Himachal Pradesh in second place with 21 points. Hyderabad is presently sitting in sixth position with nine points from five matches, including one win, two losses, and two draws.

Jagan Mohan Rao, the President of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), told IANS that he didn’t know the reason behind Siraj not being available for the game against Himachal Pradesh on January 23.

Rao added that there’s a likely chance of Siraj playing the next Ranji Trophy game for Hyderabad, where they will be up against table-toppers Vidarbha, starting on January 30 in Nagpur.

Mohammed Siraj wasn’t picked for India’s squad for the three ODIs against England and the ICC Champions Trophy.

In ODI matches from 2022 to 2024, Siraj picked up 71 wickets at an average of just 22.97, the most by an Indian pacer in this period.

IPL 2025

In the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, Mohammed Siraj’s career reached a new peak when he was signed by the Gujarat Titans for an impressive Rs 12.25 crore.

Starting with a base price of Rs 2 crore, Siraj attracted intense bidding wars from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals before Gujarat Titans ultimately secured his services.

Notably, RCB chose not to use their Right to Match (RTM) card, marking the end of Siraj’s six-year association with the team.

With inputs from IANS

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A global technology company HCLTech has announced the expansion of its IT operations in Hyderabad which will lead to the creation of 5,000 new jobs in the city.

The tech giant is going to establish a new state-of-the-art tech center in the city.

New tech center to drive innovation

HCLTech made this announcement on Tuesday during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Following discussions between Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy, IT & Industries minister D Sridhar Babu, and HCLTech CEO & Managing Director C Vijayakumar, the company unveiled plans for a 320,000-square-foot facility in the city’s Hi-Tech City area.

This cutting-edge center will focus on delivering cloud, AI, and digital transformation solutions to global clients in sectors such as hi-tech, life sciences, and financial services.

The new facility of HCLTech will not only contribute to the local economy by creating thousands of jobs in Hyderabad but also set an example for sustainable practices. The center has received Gold Certification from the Indian Green Building Council.

“Hyderabad’s world-class infrastructure and high-quality talent pool have made it a critical part of HCLTech’s global network,” said C Vijayakumar. “This new tech center will enhance our capabilities and support our global client base while contributing to the city’s thriving technology ecosystem,” he added.

He also invited the chief minister and IT & Industries minister to formally inaugurate the center next month.

Welcoming HCLTech’s expansion, Revanth Reddy stated, “The new tech center reaffirms Hyderabad’s continued appeal for global IT companies and strengthens its position as a leading IT hub.”

The IT & Industries minister has highlighted the state’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology sector. He encouraged HCLTech to consider expanding beyond Hyderabad into tier 2 and tier 3 cities in Telangana to promote jobs for local youth.

HCLTech’s established presence in Hyderabad

HCLTech has been operating in Hyderabad since 2007. With the addition of this new facility, the company’s footprint in the city will grow to five centers, offering a combined capacity of 8,500 seats.

This strategic move underscores the company’s confidence in Hyderabad as a destination for innovation and growth.

Opportunities for jobs at HCLTech in Hyderabad

As HCLTech has announced 5,000 new jobs in Hyderabad, it is expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy.

It offers opportunities for IT professionals and fresh graduates alike. The company’s focus on cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud computing ensures that these roles will be at the forefront of the digital transformation landscape.

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