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Hyderabad (Same Day): Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday handed over ex gratia cheques to the families of those who lost their lives in the Madinah bus fire mishap, at a programme held at the Telangana Secretariat. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Adviser to the Government Mohammed Ali Shabbir and Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammad Azharuddin, along with chairpersons of various corporations and senior officials from the concerned departments. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Reddy expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of the State government’s continued support. He said the ex gratia assistance was being extended as an immediate relief measure and reiterated that the government stood firmly by the victims during their time of distress. Mr. Shabbir conveyed his sympathies to the families and said the administration was committed to ensuring that such incidents are thoroughly investigated. Mr. Azharuddin stated that the Minorities Welfare Depart...

Hyderabad (Same Day): The National President of the BC Students’ Association, Thatikonda Vikram Goud, on Friday urged the Telangana government to immediately clear the pending dues under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Overseas Vidya Scheme, stating that delays in fee reimbursement and stipend payments have pushed several students studying abroad into severe financial distress. In a statement issued here, Mr. Goud said many meritorious students from the State, who had secured admissions in foreign universities under the scheme, were struggling to pay tuition fees due to prolonged delays in the release of funds. Some students, he added, were facing academic pressure and uncertainty as universities had reportedly issued fee reminders. He further claimed that pending scholarships and fee reimbursement arrears in the State had accumulated to over ₹9,000 crore, affecting students enrolled in both overseas and domestic institutions. Alleging that certain private colleges were withholding hall ti...

New Delhi (Same Day): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday mounted a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, challenging him to revoke the agreement entered into between India and the United States. Addressing party workers, Mr. Gandhi said the Prime Minister did not have the “courage” to annul the pact and dared him to do so if he believed it was in the national interest. “If you have the conviction, cancel the agreement with the United States and show the country. You will not do it,” he said. The Congress leader further alleged that external pressures were constraining the Prime Minister’s actions. Referring to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mr. Gandhi claimed that international pressure was influencing the government’s decisions. He also made references to controversies involving businessman Gautam Adani, asserting that pending issues were weighing on the government. Mr. Gandhi contended that the agreement with the United States required greater t...

Hyderabad (Same Day): The validity of accreditation cards issued to journalists in Telangana has been extended till April 30, 2026, following an assurance by the State government before the Telangana High Court on Thursday. The submission was made during the hearing of a writ petition filed by the Telangana Urdu Working Journalists Federation (TUWJF), challenging G.O. Ms. No. 252 and the amended G.O. Ms. No. 103 relating to the issuance and regulation of media accreditation cards. The Federation contended that certain provisions introduced through the revised Government Orders adversely affected the professional functioning of journalists and curtailed access to facilities traditionally extended to accredited media personnel. It argued that the amendments were brought in without adequate consultation with stakeholders and had led to uncertainty among working journalists across the State. Appearing for the petitioner, advocate Barkat Ali Khan submitted that the changes in eligibility c...

Hyderabad (Same Day): The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) will organise a seminar on Robotics, Autonomous Drone Systems and Additive Manufacturing for Defence Forces on February 27. According to Siva Hari Naik, Defence Public Relations Officer release, the seminar will be held at 8.30 a.m. at the MCEME Auditorium in Thirumalagiri, Secunderabad. The seminar is expected to bring together students, faculty members, and researchers from various schools, engineering colleges, and technical institutions across Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Participants will include students specialising in robotics, mechanical engineering, electronics, and emerging technologies. The programme will feature expert talks, technical presentations, and interactive sessions highlighting recent advancements in robotics, autonomous drone systems, and additive manufacturing, particularly their applications in defence and strategic sectors. Officials said the initiative aims to foster...

Hyderabad (Same Day): Former Media Academy Chairman Allam Narayana on Tuesday urged the State government to extend cashless health cards to journalists on par with government employees, warning of an agitation if the demand is not met. Addressing a press conference organised by the Telangana Union of Working Journalists (TUWJ) at the Somajiguda Press Club, Mr. Narayana said journalists had earlier secured health card benefits after the formation of Telangana and questioned the present government’s stance on the issue. He recalled that the previous dispensation, led by former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, had implemented cashless health cards for journalists through G.O. Ms. No. 64, enabling treatment at corporate hospitals. Mr. Narayana said the scheme had provided substantial medical assistance to journalists and added that the cards continued to be valid at institutions such as the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). He expressed concern that the recent Cabinet anno...

Hyderabad (Same Day): The Telangana Journalists Association (TJA) has officially proposed the name of Syed Ikramulla Hussaini for appointment as a member of the Ranga Reddy District Media Accreditation Committee. The Association submitted its recommendation to Baleshwari, District Public Relations Officer. Mr. Hussaini brings with him over three decades of experience in journalism. He began his career with Eenadu in 1989-90 and later worked with Vaartha from 1996 until 2023. From 2023-24, he served as Chief Reporter for Ranga Reddy district with Andhra Prabha. He subsequently contributed to the State bureaus of Andhra Prabha, Hy TV and Vaartha. Responding to the proposal, Mr. Hussaini expressed gratitude to the TJA president Uppala Laxman and acknowledged the support extended by senior members of the Union. For News and Advertisements contact: samedayenglishdaily@gmail.com

Hyderabad (Same Day): A delegation of the Telangana Journalists’ Association (TJA) called on former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya at his residence here in Hyderabad. The representatives expressed their gratitude for his support to the association and felicitated him with a shawl. TJA and JAAP founder Uppala Laxman said Mr. Dattatreya had played a notable role in matters relating to the union’s recognition.  On the occasion, a book authored by Anil Goyal, senior representative of the National Union of Journalists (India), who visited from Delhi, was presented to Mr. Dattatreya. He later conveyed his congratulations to the author. TJA State president Ramanarao, along with representatives M.R. Ghouri, Khalil Ahmed, and Bijigiri Srinivas, were among those present. For News and Advertisements contact: samedayenglishdaily@gmail.com

Hyderabad (Same Day): Marking the holy month of Ramzan, the Anjuman-e-Mehdavia organised the “Barkaat E Ramzan Expo” at Chanchalguda on Sunday. The event was formally inaugurated by Anjuman president Munawar Khan Nagad. Former Anjuman president and Peer-o-Murshid Hazrat Mehmood Shehabuddin attended the programme as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Nagad said the expo was aimed at providing a dedicated platform for small traders, particularly those from economically weaker and middle-income sections, enabling them to conduct business in an organised environment. He observed that while expos are commonly associated with entertainment activities, the organisers chose to commence the programme with Quran recitation in keeping with the spirit of Ramzan. He added that residents of the surrounding localities, especially women, could avail themselves of essential goods and garments at comparatively lower prices without having to visit crowded commercial centres. Among those pres...

Hyderabad (Same Day): Forest, Environment and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha unveiled the ‘Calendar–2026’ prepared by the Women’s Wing of the Telangana Gazetted Officers’ Association (TGO). On the occasion, TGO representatives brought several key issues concerning employees to the Minister’s attention. Responding positively, Ms. Surekha assured them that discussions would be held soon on the matters raised. The Women’s Wing invited the Minister to attend the International Women’s Day inaugural programme scheduled for March 6, 2026. Ms. Surekha expressed her willingness to participate in the event. She reiterated that the government remained committed to addressing employees’ concerns. TGO central president Eluri Srinivas Rao, State general secretary B. Shyam, Women’s Wing Chairperson Dr. Deepa Reddy, Siddipet district secretary Jayashree, and others were present. For News and Advertisements contact: samedayenglishdaily@gmail.com