Hyderabad: Telangana commission for backward classes chairman G Niranjan in his letter to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) commissioner, K Ilambarithi alleged that the caste census has not been properly conducted in Hyderabad.

He questioned why enumerators skipped home visits in certain areas, leading to the exclusion of some BC individuals from the survey.

He added that due to this negligence, some residents of GHMC areas were left out, lowering the recorded percentage of Backward Classes in urban Hyderabad. “We demand clarity from GHMC on the execution of the survey in the city and its outskirts,” Niranjan said in his letter.

Telangana caste census: 3.56 lakh Hyderabad households left unsurveyed

A government report on the Telangana caste census revealed that 3,56,323 households in Hyderabad remained unsurveyed.

The BC commission further noted that the majority of complaints from Hyderabad cited the absence of enumerators during the caste census survey. He demanded details of the enumerators deployed for the Hyderabad survey.

The commission has sought information on the total number of households in GHMC, surveyed homes, the number of enumerators, and their division-wise assignments, including names and contact details. “These details must be submitted within a week,” Niranjan stated.

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Hyderabad: The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) officials in Vanasthalipuram have seized 15 school buses and vans for multiple violations, including lack of fitness, overloading, use of non-transport vehicles for student transport, and driver unawareness of road safety rules.

The crackdown follows the tragic death of a four-year-old girl who was run over by a school bus in Hyderabad’s Hayathnagar on February 6. The accident reportedly happened when the bus driver reversed the vehicle as the child was getting out of the minivan. The driver failed to notice her, and she fell under the rear tyre resulting in instant death.

RTA to launch daily school bus inspections in Hyderabad

As part of a special drive, an RTA team and motor vehicle inspector (MVI) inspected school buses across Vanasthalipuram.

“Several buses belonging to known schools in Hyderabad’s Vanasthalipuram were found violating safety norms including overloading students despite clear regulations. We have launched daily inspections to ensure compliance and safety,” said the regional transport office official.

According to reports, special teams will now monitor school buses daily during peak hours, focusing on vehicle fitness, driver licensing, and traffic rule adherence particularly preventing overloading and underage driving.

The regional transport office official further clarified that cases will be filed against schools operating unsafe buses in Hyderabad.

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Residents of Hyderabad are going to witness disruption in power supply outages in several areas on Saturday, February 7 as new feeders are installed in preparation for the summer season.

These outages are necessary to ensure long-term infrastructure stability and safety.

Timing of disruption in power supply in Hyderabad

According to reports, power supply outages will occur under Chanda Nagar and Allapur substations. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, areas including Aditya Imperial Heights and Marthanda Nagar (11 kV feeders) will be affected.

In Allapur, power will be disrupted in Vivekananda Nagar, Parvath Nagar, and Government Hospital areas, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Areas of Hyderabad’s Jyothi Nagar, Gayatri Nagar, and Chandra Garden will receive no power supply from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Why are power cuts happening?

The power supply in Hyderabad is being temporarily interrupted for necessary maintenance and safety procedures. New feeders are installed to prevent power outages caused by high electricity demand during summer.

It helps distribute load efficiently, reduce overload on existing lines, and ensure uninterrupted power supply during peak usage.

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Hyderabad: A SpiceJet flight from the Hyderabad airport to Prayagraj was delayed for at least 4-6 hours on Friday, February 7 causing major inconvenience to the passengers.

According to local reports, the flight scheduled to take off at 10:05 am suffered a technical glitch which was notified by the pilot. The passengers scheduled to board the flight were stranded at the airport for at least 6 hours without any clarification from the airline officials.

Passengers of the flight were reported VIPs including Vijay Devarakonda, Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) DGP Vijay Kumar and CID DGP Shikha Goel.

The Telugu film star was seen with his mother at the Hyderabad airport ahead of the flight, a video of which surfaced on social media.

SpiceJet launched direct flights from the Hyderabad airport to Prayagraj on February 1 for the Maha Kumbh Mela for ease of travel. These special flights will be in operation till February 27.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is the biggest religious gathering in the world, held at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet. Many people take a holy dip in the river to cleanse their sins. This year, the event started on January 13 and has already seen over 40 crore pilgrims. The festival will end on February 26, 2025.

Flight delays at Hyderabad airport

This is not the first time that a delay has caused inconvenience to passengers at the Hyderabad airport.

Earlier this month, Oman Air’s Hyderabad-Muscat flight scheduled to depart from Hyderabad airport at 3:00 pm was cancelled after an eight-hour delay.

Passengers who had already boarded reportedly faced suffocation due to an air conditioning system malfunction. Despite attempts to fix the issue, the flight was called off at 10:00 pm.

A video circulating on social media shows distressed passengers expressing frustration, with some heard screaming in discomfort at Hyderabad airport.

On February 5, a Hyderabad-Tirupati flight was delayed due to a technical issue. The flight which was originally scheduled for 5:30 am was delayed at the last minute.

The passengers were stranded for over four hours. Many were concerned about missing their darshan at Tirumala.

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Hyderabad: The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has filed complaints against 10 quacks in the state for illegally practising medicine in the last month.

The TGMC filed cases at various police stations under sections 34 and 54 of the NMC Act.

The TGMC said that inspections and registration of police cases against quacks will be intensified in the coming days.

“These fake doctors were found to be operating clinics under the names of RMP/PMP and administering unscientific and unnecessary antibiotics and steroid medications to unsuspecting patients,” said TSMC vice chairman Dr G Srinivas told Siasat.com.

“During the inspections, we gathered enough evidence of these practices and strict action will be taken against such quacks,” he said.

The quacks on whom cases were registered include Sri Sai Clinic (Vaidyam Ramesh), Sri Ambika Hospital (K Sridhar) under Nawabpet Police Station, Sri Venkateswara Clinic, Indira Nagar (LVR Reddy) under Kukatpally police station, Sharani First Aid Center, Hanuman Nagar, Moula Ali (Bisa Venkateswarlu), Sri Krupa First Aid Center – G Bhagya Rekha under Malkajgiri police station limits, DSR Health Care polyclinic, Diagnostic Center, Dr A S Rao Nagar, (Srikanth) and Assam Plus Clinic Counseling Center, (Hakeempet Mohammad Azam Hussain and Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain) under Neredmet police station.

Cases were also registered against Sri Maruti Clinic, Champapet (Srinivasa Chari), Sai Akshita and Akshaya Clinic, Champapet (Barton Rashid), Sai Chaitanya First Aid Centre, Srinivasa Nagar Colony, D Rambabu under Saroornagar police station limits.

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Hyderabad: Telangana Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) managing director VC Sajjanar on Friday, February 7 assured the staff that no jobs will be lost as the city prepares to switch to electric buses.

Sajjanar said that some people were deliberately spreading misinformation about the privatization of depots in view of the procurement of electric buses. He promised that not a single employee would be removed from service amid the switch to electric buses.

The TGSRTC MD further said that the RTC was procuring electric buses under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) method as per the Central Government’s EV Policy. The operations of all buses, including electric buses at the depots, are completely managed by TGSRTC.

Furthermore, it is not possible to run electric buses on all routes.

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Hyderabad: Book lovers and history enthusiasts in Hyderabad were in for a rare treat as The Kabikaj Foundation in collaboration with the Deccan Archives Foundation hosted an exhibition of rare books and manuscripts on Friday, February 7.

The exhibition took place at Thrivesome Cafe and Community, Jubilee Hills which showcased a curated selection of literary treasures, including a 1937 Osmania University history textbook, a 1931 Urdu translation of Goethe’s Faust, Masnavis of Maulana Rumi works from the historic Nawal Kishore Publications, and rare prints from Hyderabad’s now-extinct presses.

The exhibition was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of renowned Hyderabad poet Riasat Ali Taaj (1930–1999). The exhibition featured a curated selection of books from his collection, preserved by his family and presented by his grandson, founder of The Kabikaj Foundation, Riasath Ali Asrar.

Rare literary gems on display at Hyderabad exhibition

The Hyderabad exhibition showcased a remarkable collection of rare books and manuscripts, including:

• A mid-1900s Urdu typewriter (Remington Portable 5), a rare artefact highlighting the evolution of Urdu script in typewriting technology
• A 100-year-old Masnavi of Mawlana Rumi, Mirat-ul-Masnavi, published by Azam Steam Press, Hyderabad
• A 1937 history textbook for matriculation, from Osmania University, featuring a 1937 South Asia map and the original Osmania University logo
• Early and first editions of Urdu translations of Goethe’s Faust and Conan Doyle’s The Poison Belt from the early 1900s.
• Rare lexicons, including:
  • Farhang-e-Asafiya (1970)
  • Dakhni Urdu ki Lughat (1969)
  • Lughat un Nisa (1917)
  • Kalaam-e-Nanak ma’ Farhang (1970)

• Ruq‘at-e-Alamgeeri, a collection of letters by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, published in Hyderabad in 1911, with references to the first Asaf Jah of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.
• An 1893 Ottoman-era Arabic edition of Alf Laylah wa Laylah (The Arabian Nights), published in Egypt.
• Nawal Kishore publications, including:
  • Singhasan Batteesi (a collection of Indian folklore, 1953).
  • Masnavi-e-Bustan of Saadi Shirazi (a 150-year-old edition).
• Tulsi Das’s Ramayan in Perso-Arabic script, published in 1913.
• Justice Syed Mahmood’s Urdu translation of the 1872 Law of Evidence Act, published in 1893.
• Transactions of the Indian History Congress: Fifth Hyderabad Session (1941) and The Hyderabad Code (1951).
• A mid-1900s Urdu typewriter (Remington Portable 5), a rare artefact highlighting the evolution of Urdu script in typewriting technology.

Young Urdu poet Riasath Ali Asrar provided a detailed commentary on each book, guiding visitors through their historical and literary significance.

As part of the Kabikaaj Foundation’s ongoing efforts to raise funds for book preservation, a series of postcards featuring artwork and inscriptions from the rare books on display were available for purchase at the Hyderabad exhibition. Those with a passion for history, preserving culture and literature would be able to take home a unique piece of literary history which would in turn help in supporting the foundation’s vital work in archiving, digitising, and restoring rare manuscripts.

Established in Hyderabad in December 2021, The Kabikaj Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting rare books and manuscripts of literary, cultural, historical, academic, religious, and traditional significance, organising exhibitions and events bringing together people with similar passion.

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Hyderabad: Gold rates in Hyderabad have surged to historic levels by crossing the Rs 87,650 mark for 24-carat gold. The unprecedented rise reflects a growing trend in gold prices across India which is driven by global economic concerns and market volatility.

Gold rates in Hyderabad at an all-time high

As of today,  the price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold in Hyderabad stands at Rs 79,450 whereas 24-carat gold has soared to Rs 87,650.

This marks an increase of around 4 percent from last week when 24-carat gold was at Rs 84,000, while 22-carat gold stood at Rs 77,300.

Hyderabad’s spike in gold prices is part of a nationwide trend as other major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru also witnessing substantial increases. The rising demand for gold as a safe-haven investment has further fueled the surge in prices.

Key factors driving price surge

Several global and domestic factors are influencing the rising gold rates in Hyderabad.

They are economic uncertainty over the tariffs, economic deficits, and de-dollarization, Trump’s trade policies and geopolitical tensions.

The skyrocketing gold rates in Hyderabad may impact domestic demand as buyers closely monitoring price trends.

The future of gold prices will depend on factors such as US trade policies, Federal Reserve decisions, and global market movements. Any significant changes in these areas could lead to further fluctuations in gold prices.

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Hyderabad: The counting of the Delhi Assembly elections is still underway and while the Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the next government in the national capital with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to sit in the Opposition, the Congress has had a debacle with none of its candidates winning so far. Meanwhile, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR), in a sarcastic remark to Congress senior leader Rahul Gandhi ‘congratulated’ him for making it easy for the saffron party.

“Congratulations Rahul Gandhi for winning the election for BJP, yet again… Well done,” reads his post.

He posted an old video of him speaking at the India Today Roundtable Telangana programme last year hosted by senior anchor Rahul Kanwal saying Rahul Gandhi is “the biggest asset of Modi.”

“As long as Rahul Gandhi was active, Modi would continue taking unilateral decisions,” he claims.

KTR stresses the importance of regional parties to defeat the BJP. “The only forces which are holding Modiji and BJP in the country today are regional parties and strong regional leaders like KCR, Stalin, Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee. Where did Rahul Gandhi find the spine to face Modiji?” KTR said.

AAP chief and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal lost to BJP’s Prawesh Varma in New Delhi constituency by a margin of 1200 votes.

Likewise, Delhi former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain lost to BJP’s  BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah from Jangpura and Karnail Singh from Shakur Basti respectively.

In a saving grace, Delhi incumbent chief minister Atishi Singh won from the Kalkaji constituency defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bhidhuri. 

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Hyderabad: A three-day agricultural exhibition KISAAN 2025 began at the HITEX exhibition center in Hyderabad on Friday, February 7.

The third edition of the exhibition will be conducted till February 9; the event serves as a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration, and exploration of cutting-edge advancements in agriculture.
KISAN Hyderabad 2025 is providing a vibrant platform for exhibitors from diverse sectors of the agricultural industry.

The exhibition features an extensive range of products and services, including farm machinery, tractors and implements, water and irrigation solutions, plasticulture, various tools and implements, IoT in agriculture technologies, innovations and start-ups in agriculture, contract farming solutions, agri-inputs, protected cultivation technologies, and mobile apps for agriculture, as well as custom clearance services.

The event attracted a range of exhibitors from established industry leaders to innovative start-ups, showcasing the latest advancements and solutions in these categories.

Following the inauguration, Telangana agriculture minister Thummala Nageswara Rao said, “KISAN Hyderabad is an innovative initiative that has successfully brought together diverse stakeholders in agriculture.”

He said the event not only showcased innovations but also facilitated essential conversations for the sustainable growth of the agricultural sector.

Reflecting on the success of KISAN Hyderabad 2025, convenor of KISAN Forum Pvt. Ltd Niranjan Deshpande stated, “It is a pleasure to receive a positive response to KISAN Hyderabad 2025. This event has proven to be more than just an exhibition.”

Deshpande said the exhibition is a dynamic space where the agricultural community engages in meaningful conversations, shares insights, and explores the innovations shaping the future of farming.

Agriculture, Horticulture (TGHORTI), Sericulture, Telangana State Cooperative Oilseeds Growers’ Federation, are some of the departments of Telangana participating in the exhibition.

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Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy has clarified that the cabinet expansion is unlikely to happen in the near future.

The chief minister added that the decision regarding the cabinet expansion lies with the All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge. He further clarified that he has not recommended any names to the AICC.

The chief minister also briefed the party’s central leadership on the Socio-Economic, Education, Employment, Political and Caste Survey and the decision to implement the recommendations of the panel on SC sub-categorisation.

Revanth also invited AICC leaders, including president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to attend the public meetings in the state. These will be held at Suryapet and Gajwel to highlight the success of the BC caste census and SC sub-classification.

During an informal conversation with the media later in the day, the chief minister scoffed at rumours of differences between him and Rahul Gandhi.

Stating that the state government carried out a meticulous exercise for the enumeration of caste-wise data, CM Revanth said that he has been working on finding permanent solutions to long-pending issues.

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Hyderabad: An 86-year-old elderly was stabbed to death by his grandson allegedly over a property dispute in Hyderabad’s Punjagutta on Friday, February 7.

The accused has been identified as Keerthi Teja, 29 who is a businessman.

According to reports, an argument broke out between the accused and the victim, Chandrashekhar Janardhan over a property share among the family members in their residence in Hyderabad’s Punjagutta when the incident occurred.

During the argument, the accused grabbed a knife and stabbed the victim fatally resulting in severe injuries.

Upon receiving information, police reached the spot and took accused into the custody.

A case has been registered and further investigations is ongoing.

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To escape from reality, sometimes all one needs is a weekend drive, good company and even better food. While we cannot guarantee the company, we do know that Hyderabad is surrounded by several culinary gems that make for the perfect road trip destination. Whether you are craving traditional taste or something unique, these spots offer not just great flavours but also scenic routes that make the journey just as enjoyable as the destination.

Siasat.com has curated a list of the top 6 food spots that serve deliciousness in abundance and are just a short drive away from Hyderabad. So, embark on this journey if you want to satisfy both your tastebuds and wanderlust.

1. King’s Family Dhaba 2

The King’s Family Dhaba 2 offers a variety of cuisines including Indian, Hyderabadi, Chinese, Arabian, and Mughlai. Some of the must-try dishes here are- Kebab Platter, Honey Chilli Prawns, Mutton Khabsa, Kunafa, and Dum Biryani. Adding to the experience is the lively ambience and a recreational park for kids, making it a great spot for families.

Where? Located in Sangareddy, King’s Family Dhaba 2 is 1.5 hours away from Hyderabad.

2. Dhola-Ri-Dhani

Giving a break from the usual Hyderabadi food, Dhola-Ri-Dhani provides an immersive Rajasthani culinary experience. In their Maan Manohaar restaurant, guests are treated to an exquisitely rich Rajasthani thali served by staff clad in traditional attire. The thali includes an assortment of vegetarian dishes including dal baati churma, gatte ki sabzi, paneer ki sabzi, ker sangri and chapatis. Beyond the food, guests are entertained with traditional dance performances, puppet shows, camel rides and magic shows.

Where? Located at Kompally on Medchal highway, it is 1 hour away from Hyderabad.

3. Raju Gari Thota

Rajugari Thota is a culinary haven for those seeking authentic Telugu flavours. The menu boasts a variety of dishes with a special focus on food from Krishna and Godavari districts. Must-try dishes here are- spicy chicken pulao, Raju Gari Kodi Palav, Raju gari dosa and any of their mutton curries. Adding to the experience is its architecture which evokes the charm of a traditional Telugu manduva house.

Where? Located near Suryapet on the Vijaywada highway, it is approximately 3 hours from Hyderabad.

4. Thinespo

Thinespo is a popular all-day cafe and pizzeria that offers a diverse menu featuring Italian, Asian and Intercontinental cuisines. The name ‘Thinespo’ is a blend of Telugu and western influences, reflecting its unique identity. When visiting, you must try their Classic Eggs Benedict, Lamb Lasagna, Thinespo’s Signature Wood-fired Pizza and Ravioli Pasta. They also have a Dessert Shack which boasts a variety of pastries, cakes, cookies and breads.

Where? Located at Kompally, it is 1 hour away from Hyderabad.

5. The Palace Hotel NH9

The Palace Hotel NH9 offers a blend of luxury while giving a dhaba-like experience. With a fine-dining restaurant and an Arabian Village, the hotel serves a mix of Indian and international cuisines. Must-try dishes might vary here but some of the classics are- Special Kebab Platter, Mutton biryani, Apollo Fish and Chicken Lollipop. The ambiance here is enhanced by a fun zone for kids and spacious banquet halls, making it a perfect weekend getaway destination.

Where? Located along NH65 in Rudraram, it is 1.5 hours away from Hyderabad.

Have you been to any of these spots? Comment below.

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Hyderabad: The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), despite putting in its best effort failed to open its account in Delhi elections.

The party fielded two candidates, Shifa ur Rehman Khan from Okhla and Tahir Hussain from Mustafabad constituencies.

AIMIM failed in Delhi elections

The Mustafabad seat was won by BJP candidate Mohan Singh Bisht with a margin of 17578 votes. Mohan garnered 85215 votes defeating AAP candidate Adeel Ahmad Khan who secured 67637 votes and AIMIM’s Mohd Tahir Hussain received 33474 votes.

The seat was earlier won by AAP’s Haji Yunus and BJP’s Jagdish Pradhan in 2020 and 2015 respectively.

Hussain was a former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor. He was arrested five years ago under the draconian Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA) in connection with the infamous 2020 Delhi riots. He was recently granted parole by the Supreme Court to campaign for the Delhi elections.

AIMIM fielded Shifa ur Rehman Khan, the president of Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association, from the Okhla assembly constituency for the Delhi elections. While Amanthullah Khan got 88943 votes, BJP candidate Manish Chaudhary received 65304 and AIMIM candidate Shifa ur Rehman secured only 39558.

This is the third time in a row that Amanthullah Khan has won Okhla.

AIMIM tried best, left no stone unturned

AIMIM made sure no stone was left unturned for the Delhi Assembly elections. Party president Asaduddin Owaisi and Delhi election in charge and former MP Imtiyaz Jaleel campaigned ferociously via numerous public meetings, road corner meetings and paidal daura (campaign on foot) supported by social media outreach initiatives.

The party had planned to contest more seats but sources said it was confined to two – Mustafabad and Okhla – constituencies with a large number of Muslim population and better chances of winning.

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Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) failed to open any account in the Delhi Assembly elections, but the party might find itself being called the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ‘B team’ as its Mustafabad seat candidate Tahir Hussain split enough votes to allow the BJP to win. Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) lost the seat by a margin of over 17000 votes.

According to the Election Commission’s data, BJP’s Mohan Singh Bisht won the seat with 85,215 seats, while AAP’s Adeel Ahmad Khan came second with 67637 votes. The AIMIM candidate came third by securing 33474 votes, which makes it clear that if the AIMIM had not contested the election, the AAP candidate would have sailed through.

The AIMIM’s choice of candidate Tahir Hussain being an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case is in all likelihood what helped it come third place. In the 2025 Delhi Assembly polls, the AIMIM contested only two seats – Okhla and Mustafabad – and lost both.

In the past, the AIMIM has been accused from all quarters of helping the BJP indirectly by ‘cutting’ Muslim votes. While it has always defended itself by asserting its right to contest elections anywhere as a party, this time however its critics will have clear numbers to show with the Mustafabad seat in the Delhi election results. A political analyst who did not want to be named said that this was expected, as the AIMIM was very ‘smart’ with its choice of candidates.

“Obviously Muslims have not forgotten the Delhi riots and people are still hurt about it. So naturally they would have voted for its candidate. And the fact that it had such an impact that the BJP won in a Muslim majority seat is quite bad,” the analyst added. AIMIM functionaries however defended the party. “What about the other seats we did not contest? Are we responsible for the AAP’s loss?” asked a senior party member.

In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, the AIMIM surprised everyone by winning 5 seats. It had contested a few dozen seats out of the 243 constituencies. While it had bigger plans of expansion, four of its MLAs eventually defected to other parties since then. Similarly in Maharashtra, it won two Assembly seats each in the 2014 and 2019 state polls. However, in the 2024 state elections, it managed to win just one seat – Malegaon, which it never won earlier.

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Hyderabad: The joy of applying for new ration cards was short lived for people as the state government withdrew its orders directing Meeseva centres to accept the applications from people.

On Friday, the Telangana government issued a memo to enable the MeeSeva centres to accept new Food Security or ration card applications across the state.

The district collectors across Telangana have been informed that apart from MeeSeva centres, applications for new Food Security cards or the addition of new members to the document could be collected through Praja Palana Seva Kendras (PPSKs).

The memo, signed by the Commissioner of Civil Supplies, instructed ESD MeeSeva to activate services across centers in Telangana. The directive aims to ensure that only eligible applicants receive Food Security Cards while preventing duplicate applications.

The state informatics officer, NIC, has been directed to enable the web service of the ration card database to Meeseva to enable ration card applications through the centres.

Hours later, the orders were withdrawn and the link provided to the Meeseva was withdrawn at 7 am on Saturday. Due to the communication gap, a lot of confusion prevailed among the Meeseva operators and common citizens who after waiting desperately for weeks started trooping at the Meeseva centre to apply for a new ration card.

The MeeSeva management turned people away, stating that the web service at the Falaknuma center had been withdrawn in the morning following orders from senior officials, as per the National Informatics Centre.

“We were communicated through a text message. We don’t know when the service will be reinstated or not,” said the operator.

An official said for the time being the people should approach the Praja Palana Seva Kendras (PPSKs) and apply for new ration cards.

Last year the State government launched 30 PPSKs in GHMC limits. It is to be seen if the PPSKs can handle the rush.

Telangana currently has 89.96 lakh ration cards covering 281.70 lakh units. Of these, 35.51 lakh are state-issued cards, while the remaining 54.45 lakh are National Food Security Act (NFSA) cards. Eligibility for Food Security Cards (FSC) is based on income, land ownership, and specific vulnerabilities.

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Hyderabad: The sleuths of Hyderabad Disaster Response Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA) demolished boundary walls constructed by encroachers at Suram Cheruvu (Suroni Cheruvu) in Tukkuguda municipality of Rangareddy district on Saturday, February 8.

Encroachers moved into the lake spread across 60 acres, and occupied 15 acres of land. They built boundary walls in the encroached land, out of which layouts were made to be sold.

Drainage pipelines were also laid by the encroachers.

On complaints from locals on the lake encroachment, HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the lake and spoke with the residents, after which demolition was ordered by him.

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Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, February 7, reprimanded the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for not filing a counter affidavit in the Margadarsi case. It set the next hearing for February 14.

The court stated the Supreme Court’s order for hearing in this case at the earliest. Former MP Undavalli Arunkumar informed the court that despite an order issued in October 2024 to include his name in the cause list, the registry failed to implement it. Acknowledging the concern, the bench reiterated its directive to the registry to comply with the order.

Previously, the High Court had dismissed a complaint filed in the Nampally court seeking action against Margadarsi and its owner late Ramoji Rao, under the Depositors Protection Act for alleged legal violations.

Challenging the ruling, Arunkumar and the Andhra Pradesh government had approached the Supreme Court. At the same time, Margadarsi and Ramoji Rao had also filed a petition in the apex court objecting to specific parts of the judgment.

SC overturns HC order in Margadarsi case

On April 9, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned the High Court’s decision, stating that the facts related to the collection of deposits needed to be ascertained. The court ruled that all parties, including Arunkumar and the AP government, must be heard.

In the Telangana High Court, a bench comprising Justice Shyam Koshy and Justice K Sujana took up the matter on February 7. Senior advocate Siddhartha Ludra, Arunkumar, and senior advocate L Ravichander participated virtually, while AP special government pleader Rajeshwar Reddy and Telangana public prosecutor Palle Nageshwar Rao appeared in person.

During the hearing, Ravichander pointed out RBI’s request for additional time to file a counter, but the court rejected the request, setting a one-week deadline for submission.

In August 2024 The Telangana High Court directed its registry to publish a notice inviting claims or objections from bonafide investors of Margadarsi Financiers. The notice will be published in English, Hindi and Telugu newspapers.

This order was issued by a division bench comprising Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao while hearing criminal petitions filed in 2011 by Margadarsi Financiers and its late chairman Ramoji Rao.

The petitions sought a stay on criminal prosecution against them for allegedly collecting deposits from investors in violation of RBI guidelines.

Origin of the Margadarsi case

The Margadarsi case dates back to 2008 when former Congress MP Undavalli Arun Kumar filed a complaint that led the then united Andhra Pradesh government to initiate criminal prosecution against Margadarsi Financiers, a move later upheld by a magistrate court.

Former MP, Arun Kumar alleged that Margadarsi Financiers collected deposits from the public amounting to Rs 2,610 crores as of March 31, 2006.

He argued that the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) structure, being an unincorporated association, is not recognized as a juristic person and therefore prohibited from collecting deposits under Section 45S(1) of the RBI Act.

On December 31, 2018, the Hyderabad High Court dismissed the criminal prosecution against Margadarsi Financiers and its chairman, Ramoji Rao.

Arun Kumar challenged this decision in the Supreme Court, which found issues with the High Court’s ruling and sent the case back to the Telangana High Court for a fresh hearing.

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Hyderabad: Students of post-graduate science streams of Osmania University have been protesting for the last few days demanding the administration to postpone their semester exams.

The students are worried about the semester exams scheduled between February 16 and February 26 clash with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and National Eligibility Test (NET- 2025 II) scheduled on February 19.

The students held protests at the administration office demanding the resignation of the vice-chancellor accusing him of being negligent towards their issues. They have already submitted a request to the Comptroller of Examinations seeking the postponement of their semester exams, which was not accepted.

According to some professors, the syllabus is not yet completed but the administration plans to complete the academic year early and on schedule.

After the assistant commissioner of police intervened and convinced the students that their demands would be conveyed to the administration, the students relented.

However, the issue remained unsettled as of Saturday morning.

For the past week, there have been various protests on the campus for various reasons.

From poor quality of food to consideration for low attendance to appear for the exams, OU students have been trying to convey their problems repeatedly to the university administration.

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Hyderabad: The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) party celebrated the victory of the Aam Aadmi Party candidate from the Okhla constituency Mohd Amanthullah Khan who defeated BJP and AIMIM candidates with a high margin in the Delhi Assembly elections.

Amanatullah Khan won in Okhla constituency with a margin of 23,639 votes while BJP candidate Manish Chaudhary came second with 65,304 votes and Shifa Ur Rehman Khan, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, secured 39,558 votes.

MBT party spokesperson Amjedullah Khan wholeheartedly supported the AAP candidate from Okhla constituency, pre-dominated by the Muslim community. He had campaigned for the party candidate in Delhi during the election rallies and public meetings for more than a week.

In its rallies, MBT alleged that AIMIM was trying to divide the Muslim votes and asked the community to rally behind Amanthullah Khan.

On Saturday, after the results were declared and Amanthullah Khan declared the winner, several MBT party sympathizers gathered at the Darul Aman at Chanchalguda and extended wishes to Amjedullah Khan. Crackers were burst and sweets were distributed near the MBT party office.

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