Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is launching developmental projects in five states over the next two days. He is also attending various programs in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and West Bengal.

PM Modi to visit Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha & West Bengal in the next 3 days

<p>Five men from the southern Indian state of Telangana returned to their families after being incarcerated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for 18 years. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), a political party in Telangana, has claimed that it was due to efforts from its leader KT Rama Rao (KTR). All five men are residents of Ranjanna Sirisilla District in the state.</p>

<h2><strong>What were the charges against these men?</strong></h2>

<p>The men, who were working in Dubai, were accused of killing a Nepali national. Following a court trial there, they were sentenced to 25 years in jail in the year 2005.</p>

<h2><strong>How was their release secured?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the claim made by BRS, party leader KTR travelled to Nepal to meet family members of the deceased, Bahadur Singh. He worked as a watchman in Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the prevalent laws, it was possible to secure the men's release if family members of the deceased agreed to forgive the accused. BRS claimed that KTR convinced Singh's family to do so.</p>

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<p>The family members signed amnesty and with the help of lawyers, a petition was made to the courts to release the men. After the initial plea was denied, another one was made in September 2023. Eventually, the petition paved the way for the men's release.</p>

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<p>The names of the five men are Shivarathri Mallesh, Shivarathri Ravi, Gollem Nampally, Dundugula Laxman, and Shivarathri Hanmanthu.</p>

<p>The BRS claimed that after Bahadur Singh's family facilitated the return of the accused, KTR offered a cheque of INR 15 lakh (approx&nbsp;USD 19,000) to the family&nbsp;as some form of compensation for the loss they had suffered.&nbsp;</p>

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Five men from the southern Indian state of Telangana returned to their families after being incarcerated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for 18 years. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), a political party in Telangana, has claimed that it was due to efforts from its leader KT Rama Rao (KTR).

Five men from the southern Indian state of Telangana returned to their families after being incarcerated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for 18 years. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), a political party in Telangana, has claimed that it was due to efforts from its leader KT Rama Rao (KTR). All five men are residents of Ranjanna Sirisilla District in the state. What were the charges against these men? The men, who were working in Dubai, were accused of killing a Nepali national. Following a court trial there, they were sentenced to 25 years in jail in the year 2005. How was their release secured? As per the claim made by BRS, party leader KTR travelled to Nepal to meet family members of the deceased, Bahadur Singh. He worked as a watchman in Dubai. Gravitas | Meow meow drug worth over Rs. 2500 crores busted in Delhi, Pune × As per the prevalent laws, it was possible to secure the men's release if family members of the deceased agreed to forgive the accused. BRS claimed that KTR convinced Singh's family to do so. वीडियो स्टोरी | 18 साल बाद दुबई की जेल से रिहा हुए दो भाई हैदराबाद पहुँचे देखें | https://t.co/4CJNAcaLCW Subscribe to PTI's YouTube channel for in-depth reports, exclusive interviews, and special visual stories that take you beyond the headlines. #PTIVideos — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 21, 2024 × The family members signed amnesty and with the help of lawyers, a petition was made to the courts to release the men. After the initial plea was denied, another one was made in September 2023. Eventually, the petition paved the way for the men's release. Also Read | India: 83-year-old woman killed, another injured after massive fire erupts in Delhi building The names of the five men are Shivarathri Mallesh, Shivarathri Ravi, Gollem Nampally, Dundugula Laxman, and Shivarathri Hanmanthu. The BRS claimed that after Bahadur Singh's family facilitated the return of the accused, KTR offered a cheque of INR 15 lakh (approx USD 19,000) to the family as some form of compensation for the loss they had suffered. (With inputs from agencies)

Five Indian men return to country after spending 18 years in Dubai jail

<p>An executive engineer associated with the Tribal Welfare Department of India’s southern state of Telangana broke down in tears after being caught red-handed taking a bribe of INR 84,000 ($1,000).</p>

<p>K Jaga Jyothi was subsequently detained by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Hyderabad's Masab Tank area, after being&nbsp;accused by contractor Bodukarr Ganganna of demanding a bribe in exchange for an official work.</p>

<p>According to Free Press Journal, the official sanction for the duty had already been passed, which was related to Nizamabad. The matter intensified when a local journalist reported the incident on social media.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tears of regret don't help; need to weigh in on actions &amp; consequences before you become a party to it: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Telangana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Telangana</a> Tribal Administration Officer Executive Engineer Jagath Jyothi caught redhanded by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACB</a> taking bribe of Rs 84,000 in Tribal Administration Building <a href="https://twitter.com/ndtv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndtv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ndtvindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndtvindia</a> <a href="https://t.co/fpGItKM28C">pic.twitter.com/fpGItKM28C</a></p>
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<p>The viral video prompted an FIR (First Information Report) against Jyothi, following which officials of the ACB conducted a smooth operation and detained the executive.</p>

<h2><strong>Phenolphthalein test conducted</strong></h2>

<p>K Jaga Jyothi was also made to undergo a phenolphthalein test, in which her right-hand fingers tested positive.</p>

<p>Phenolphthalein, a chemical compound, turns pink when it breaks down and serves as an imperative tool to catch bribe recipients.</p>

<p>When someone handles marked bills or documents laced with phenolphthalein, traces of the solution stick to their hands, and the pink colour appears upon contact with a mild base.</p>

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<p>The ACB in a release said K Jaga Jyothi acted dishonestly and inappropriately and wanted to gain undue advantage. The full bribe amount, INR 84,000, was recovered from her possession and she will now be presented before a court in Hyderabad.</p>

<h2><strong>Reaction on social media</strong></h2>

<p>Users on social media shamed the executive while others lauded the action by ACB.</p>

<p>“Very good step by ACB,” wrote a user.</p>

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<p>“What a shame, these people study hard to get into an administrative position with a vision to improve the process&nbsp; but instead they opt for corruption,” said another.</p>

<p>“Good job by ACB . All such office bearers must be shown this video. Corruption is the rooted in every corner of our country and it should be eradicated at any cost,” wrote a third user.</p>

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An executive engineer associated with the Tribal Welfare Department of India’s southern state of Telangana broke down in tears after being caught red-handed taking a bribe of INR 84,000 ($1,000).

An executive engineer associated with the Tribal Welfare Department of India’s southern state of Telangana broke down in tears after being caught red-handed taking a bribe of INR 84,000 ($1,000). K Jaga Jyothi was subsequently detained by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Hyderabad's Masab Tank area, after being accused by contractor Bodukarr Ganganna of demanding a bribe in exchange for an official work. According to Free Press Journal, the official sanction for the duty had already been passed, which was related to Nizamabad. The matter intensified when a local journalist reported the incident on social media. Tears of regret don't help; need to weigh in on actions & consequences before you become a party to it: #Telangana Tribal Administration Officer Executive Engineer Jagath Jyothi caught redhanded by #ACB taking bribe of Rs 84,000 in Tribal Administration Building @ndtv @ndtvindia pic.twitter.com/fpGItKM28C — Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) February 20, 2024 × The viral video prompted an FIR (First Information Report) against Jyothi, following which officials of the ACB conducted a smooth operation and detained the executive. Phenolphthalein test conducted K Jaga Jyothi was also made to undergo a phenolphthalein test, in which her right-hand fingers tested positive. Phenolphthalein, a chemical compound, turns pink when it breaks down and serves as an imperative tool to catch bribe recipients. When someone handles marked bills or documents laced with phenolphthalein, traces of the solution stick to their hands, and the pink colour appears upon contact with a mild base. Also read: Bag of cocaine found near Trinidad shipwreck sparks investigation The ACB in a release said K Jaga Jyothi acted dishonestly and inappropriately and wanted to gain undue advantage. The full bribe amount, INR 84,000, was recovered from her possession and she will now be presented before a court in Hyderabad. Reaction on social media Users on social media shamed the executive while others lauded the action by ACB. “Very good step by ACB,” wrote a user. Also read: Italy`s farm distress symbol Ercolina the cow receives Pope`s blessings “What a shame, these people study hard to get into an administrative position with a vision to improve the process but instead they opt for corruption,” said another. “Good job by ACB . All such office bearers must be shown this video. Corruption is the rooted in every corner of our country and it should be eradicated at any cost,” wrote a third user. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The family of an Indian-origin student who passed away in Canada due to a cardiac arrest on Friday (Feb 16) is seeking assistance from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to repatriate his body to India. The student has been identified as Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, a Hyderabad resident.</p>

<h2><strong>A request for help</strong></h2>

<p>On X, formerly Twitter, Amjad Ullah Khan, a leader from the Telangana-based political party Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), confirmed the news of the 25-year-old student's death and stated that Ahmed's family has sought assistance from Union Minister S Jaishankar.</p>

<p>According to Khan, Ahmed, a Master's student in IT at Conestoga College in Ontario, had been suffering from a fever for the past week. On Friday, his family received a call from a friend informing them of his sudden demise.</p>

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<p>In a letter to Jaishankar, Ahmed's uncle expressed the family's shock and requested the Indian High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulate General of India in Toronto to expedite the repatriation process.</p>

<p>"@DrSJaishankar&nbsp;Sir, One Shaik Muzammil Ahmed-25 years from Hyderabad, Telangana State pursuing Masters in IT from Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City in Ontario, Canada since Dec 2022 was suffering from fever since last one week, but his family received a call from his friend that he died due to cardiac arrest today," reads the&nbsp;post shared on X by Khan.</p>

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<p>Along with the post, the Telangana leader shared a letter written by Muzammil Ahmed's uncle Mahammed Amzad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On hearing this news his parents and entire family is in a state of shock, and we request you to kindly send his mortal remains back to Hyderabad as soon as possible," read&nbsp;the letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This tragic incident, as per a Hindustan Times report, comes in the wake of another incident where an Indian student, Syed Mazahir Ali, was brutally attacked in Chicago, as previously highlighted by Khan.</p>

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The family of an Indian-origin student who passed away in Canada due to a cardiac arrest on Friday (Feb 16) is seeking assistance from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to repatriate his body to India.

The family of an Indian-origin student who passed away in Canada due to a cardiac arrest on Friday (Feb 16) is seeking assistance from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to repatriate his body to India. The student has been identified as Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, a Hyderabad resident. A request for help On X, formerly Twitter, Amjad Ullah Khan, a leader from the Telangana-based political party Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), confirmed the news of the 25-year-old student's death and stated that Ahmed's family has sought assistance from Union Minister S Jaishankar. According to Khan, Ahmed, a Master's student in IT at Conestoga College in Ontario, had been suffering from a fever for the past week. On Friday, his family received a call from a friend informing them of his sudden demise. Also read | US: Indian-origin techie killed family, then self in apparent murder-suicide, police say In a letter to Jaishankar, Ahmed's uncle expressed the family's shock and requested the Indian High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulate General of India in Toronto to expedite the repatriation process. "@DrSJaishankar Sir, One Shaik Muzammil Ahmed-25 years from Hyderabad, Telangana State pursuing Masters in IT from Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City in Ontario, Canada since Dec 2022 was suffering from fever since last one week, but his family received a call from his friend that he died due to cardiac arrest today," reads the post shared on X by Khan. .@DrSJaishankar Sir, One Shaik Muzammil Ahmed-25 years from Hyderabad, Telangana State persuing Masters in IT from Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City in Ontario, Canada since Dec 2022 was suffering from fever since last one week, but his family received a call… pic.twitter.com/hvA1munXaX — Amjed Ullah Khan MBT (@amjedmbt) February 15, 2024 × Along with the post, the Telangana leader shared a letter written by Muzammil Ahmed's uncle Mahammed Amzad. "On hearing this news his parents and entire family is in a state of shock, and we request you to kindly send his mortal remains back to Hyderabad as soon as possible," read the letter. This tragic incident, as per a Hindustan Times report, comes in the wake of another incident where an Indian student, Syed Mazahir Ali, was brutally attacked in Chicago, as previously highlighted by Khan. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Recent attacks on Indian students in the United States have sparked&nbsp;concerns, with Indian political leader Revanth Reddy urging immediate action to address the issue.</p>

<p>Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy voiced his distress over the attacks and called upon External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene in the matter. This comes after a student who hails from CM's state was attacked in&nbsp;Chicago on Sunday (Feb 4).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expressing his dismay, Chief Minister Reddy stated, "Very disconcerted to learn of the attack on Syed Mazhar Ali, a student from Hyderabad, by four robbers in Chicago. This follows a fatal attack on B. Shreyas Reddy, who was killed in Ohio. I request Hon'ble External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to kindly convey our concerns over the safety of our students and citizens living there."</p>

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<p>"My government will set up a dedicated help desk for all youth living in the USA and other countries, especially students, to ensure all their needs are met. It is my assurance to all citizens of Telangana - wherever on earth you are - the Congress government is there for you!"</p>

<p>In response to these incidents, the Telangana government also announced the establishment of a dedicated help desk for students residing abroad. The gravity of the situation was further underscored by the plea for assistance from the wife of Syed Mazhar Ali, who was attacked in Chicago.</p>

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<p>Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi, Ali's wife, appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for help in obtaining medical aid for her husband.</p>

<h2><strong>Indian Consulate in Chicago pledges support&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Indian Consulate in Chicago has pledged full support to Ali and his family, engaging with both the victim and local authorities to ensure necessary assistance.&nbsp;"Consulate is in touch with Syed Mazahir Ali and his wife in India Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi and assured all possible assistance. Consulate has also contacted the local authorities who are investigating the case," the consulate said in a post on its X social media handle.</p>

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<p>Tragically, the recent attacks add to a series of distressing incidents involving Indian students in the US. The death of Shreyas Reddy in Ohio, along with previous fatalities like Neel Acharya in Indiana and Vivek Saini in Georgia, highlights a pressing need for enhanced safety measures and support for Indian students abroad.</p>

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Recent attacks on Indian students in the United States have sparked concerns, with Indian political leader Revanth Reddy urging immediate action to address the issue.

Recent attacks on Indian students in the United States have sparked concerns, with Indian political leader Revanth Reddy urging immediate action to address the issue. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy voiced his distress over the attacks and called upon External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene in the matter. This comes after a student who hails from CM's state was attacked in Chicago on Sunday (Feb 4). Expressing his dismay, Chief Minister Reddy stated, "Very disconcerted to learn of the attack on Syed Mazhar Ali, a student from Hyderabad, by four robbers in Chicago. This follows a fatal attack on B. Shreyas Reddy, who was killed in Ohio. I request Hon'ble External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to kindly convey our concerns over the safety of our students and citizens living there." Also Read | India suspends free movement of people with Myanmar over demography concerns "My government will set up a dedicated help desk for all youth living in the USA and other countries, especially students, to ensure all their needs are met. It is my assurance to all citizens of Telangana - wherever on earth you are - the Congress government is there for you!" In response to these incidents, the Telangana government also announced the establishment of a dedicated help desk for students residing abroad. The gravity of the situation was further underscored by the plea for assistance from the wife of Syed Mazhar Ali, who was attacked in Chicago. Also Read | India: Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique quits Congress Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi, Ali's wife, appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for help in obtaining medical aid for her husband. Indian Consulate in Chicago pledges support Meanwhile, the Indian Consulate in Chicago has pledged full support to Ali and his family, engaging with both the victim and local authorities to ensure necessary assistance. "Consulate is in touch with Syed Mazahir Ali and his wife in India Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi and assured all possible assistance. Consulate has also contacted the local authorities who are investigating the case," the consulate said in a post on its X social media handle. Watch | India: New Delhi hosts first ever India-EU roundtable on countering terrorist exploitation of drones × Tragically, the recent attacks add to a series of distressing incidents involving Indian students in the US. The death of Shreyas Reddy in Ohio, along with previous fatalities like Neel Acharya in Indiana and Vivek Saini in Georgia, highlights a pressing need for enhanced safety measures and support for Indian students abroad. (With inputs from agencies)

Telangana CM vows safety of Indian students in US after Hyderabad man attacked

<p>A wedding was called off in South India's state of Telangana because mutton bone marrow was apparently not being served as part of the non-vegetarian menu, which made the groom's family angry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have mentioned that the dishes were pre-decided by the bride's side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened in Telangana, a state in southern India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Media reports said that the bride was from Nizamabad and the groom was from Jagtiyal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two were engaged in November, but the wedding was called off soon after.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The bride's family reportedly had planned a non-vegetarian menu for their guests, as well as the groom's relatives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But a fight broke out during the engagement ceremony when guests noted that the bone marrow of mutton was not being served.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the bride's family confirmed that it had not been added to the menu, the situation escalated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The groom's side wasn't ready to stand down despite police intervention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The groom's side refused to solve the issue and called it an "insult".&nbsp;</p>

<p>They claimed that the bride's family intentionally withheld the news that bone marrow was not on the menu from them on purpose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The groom's family then announced cancelling the wedding.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>PM Modi on Indian wedding destinations</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in an unrelated news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to hold wedding celebrations on Indian soil when he addressed the monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' last month. He added that he is troubled by the trend of some "big families" conducting weddings abroad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister said: "The wedding season as well has commenced now. Some trade organisations estimate that there could be a business of around ₹5 lakh crore during this wedding season. While shopping for weddings, all of you should give importance to products made in India only."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "And yes, since the topic of marriage has come up, one thing has been troubling me off and on for a long time… and if I don't open up my heart's pain to my family members, who else do I do it with? Just ponder… these days a new milieu is being created by some families to go abroad and conduct weddings. Is this at all necessary?"&nbsp;</p>


A wedding was called off in South India's state of Telangana because mutton bone marrow was apparently not being served as part of the non-vegetarian menu, which made the groom's family angry.

A wedding was called off in South India's state of Telangana because mutton bone marrow was apparently not being served as part of the non-vegetarian menu, which made the groom's family angry. Reports have mentioned that the dishes were pre-decided by the bride's side. The incident happened in Telangana, a state in southern India. Media reports said that the bride was from Nizamabad and the groom was from Jagtiyal. The two were engaged in November, but the wedding was called off soon after. Also read: Railway etiquette alert: Official takes stand against passenger resting leg on seat mounted food tray The bride's family reportedly had planned a non-vegetarian menu for their guests, as well as the groom's relatives. But a fight broke out during the engagement ceremony when guests noted that the bone marrow of mutton was not being served. When the bride's family confirmed that it had not been added to the menu, the situation escalated. The groom's side wasn't ready to stand down despite police intervention. The groom's side refused to solve the issue and called it an "insult". They claimed that the bride's family intentionally withheld the news that bone marrow was not on the menu from them on purpose. The groom's family then announced cancelling the wedding. Also read: Monkeys on Thai island started using stone tools when Covid stopped tourist inflow: Study PM Modi on Indian wedding destinations Meanwhile, in an unrelated news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to hold wedding celebrations on Indian soil when he addressed the monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' last month. He added that he is troubled by the trend of some "big families" conducting weddings abroad. The prime minister said: "The wedding season as well has commenced now. Some trade organisations estimate that there could be a business of around ₹5 lakh crore during this wedding season. While shopping for weddings, all of you should give importance to products made in India only." He added, "And yes, since the topic of marriage has come up, one thing has been troubling me off and on for a long time… and if I don't open up my heart's pain to my family members, who else do I do it with? Just ponder… these days a new milieu is being created by some families to go abroad and conduct weddings. Is this at all necessary?"

India: Groom’s side calls off wedding because bride’s family didn’t add mutton bone marrow to menu

The government in the southern Indian state of Telangana announced massive discounts for traffic rule violators on Friday (Dec 22).

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India: Telangana offers up to 90% discount on traffic challans for violators

<p>The government in the southern Indian state of Telangana announced massive discounts for traffic rule violators on Friday (Dec 22).</p>

<p>Under the scheme, those with pending unpaid challans or fines can avail of up to 90 per cent discounts. People can get their fines cleared from the E-challan website from December 26 till January 10, 2024, officials were quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Discount rate based on vehicle category</strong></h2>

<p>The discount rate, varying from 60 per cent to 90 per cent, depends on the category of the vehicle.</p>

<p>The push carts and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses will be entitled to claim a 90 per cent waiver on their fines.</p>

<p>Two-wheelers and three-wheelers will be given a waiver of 80 per cent, which means that they can get their challans cleared by paying only 20 per cent of the required amount.</p>

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<p>Light-motor vehicles and four-wheelers, meanwhile, can avail&nbsp;discounts of up to 60 per cent.</p>

<p>The discounts in the state are offered in view of the mega national Lok Adalat on December 30 conducted under the supervision of the High Court of Telangana.</p>

<h2><strong>Bengaluru’s successful initiative</strong></h2>

<p>The initiative in Telangana comes after the success of a similar initiative taken by Bengaluru traffic police earlier this year.</p>

<p>The city offered a discount of 50 per cent to traffic rule violators and collected fines of over a whopping INR 22.3 crores within just three days.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Can the lead in Telangana help Congress in 2024 polls?</strong></p>

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<p>According to traffic police, a total of 7,41,048 cases were cleared and the department received Rs. 22,32,47,491 as fines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Telangana is hoping to see a similar level of success in its initiative set to be launched on Tuesday (December 26).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The government in the southern Indian state of Telangana announced massive discounts for traffic rule violators on Friday (Dec 22). Under the scheme, those with pending unpaid challans or fines can avail of up to 90 per cent discounts.

The government in the southern Indian state of Telangana announced massive discounts for traffic rule violators on Friday (Dec 22). Under the scheme, those with pending unpaid challans or fines can avail of up to 90 per cent discounts. People can get their fines cleared from the E-challan website from December 26 till January 10, 2024, officials were quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times. Discount rate based on vehicle category The discount rate, varying from 60 per cent to 90 per cent, depends on the category of the vehicle. The push carts and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses will be entitled to claim a 90 per cent waiver on their fines. Two-wheelers and three-wheelers will be given a waiver of 80 per cent, which means that they can get their challans cleared by paying only 20 per cent of the required amount. Also read: India: Revanth Reddy sworn in as Telangana CM, first Congress leader to lead state Light-motor vehicles and four-wheelers, meanwhile, can avail discounts of up to 60 per cent. The discounts in the state are offered in view of the mega national Lok Adalat on December 30 conducted under the supervision of the High Court of Telangana. Bengaluru’s successful initiative The initiative in Telangana comes after the success of a similar initiative taken by Bengaluru traffic police earlier this year. The city offered a discount of 50 per cent to traffic rule violators and collected fines of over a whopping INR 22.3 crores within just three days. Watch: Can the lead in Telangana help Congress in 2024 polls? × According to traffic police, a total of 7,41,048 cases were cleared and the department received Rs. 22,32,47,491 as fines. Now, Telangana is hoping to see a similar level of success in its initiative set to be launched on Tuesday (December 26). (With inputs from agencies)

India: Telangana offers up to 90% discount on traffic challans for violators, here is how to avail

Two new Indian Chief Ministers were sworn in today in different ceremonies. The Bharatiya Janata Party won state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The chief ministers of MP and Chhattisgarh were sworn in today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present in both ceremonies. Around the same time, two other individuals, a man and a woman, were detained outside parliament.

Mohan Yadav takes oath as MP CM, Vishnu Deo Sai sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM

BJP’s solid three-on-five wins in the state elections have consolidated the party’s political position ahead of the 2024 general elections but have left the Congress and the INDIA alliance on the back foot. How are India’s opposition parties placed against the BJP after election results? And can the INDIA bloc survive the election loss? Vikram Chandra decodes the 2023 state elections and their implications with Neerja Chowdhury, political analyst, Shazia Ilmi, spokesperson, BJP, Anshul Avijit, spokesperson, Congress and A Saravanan, spokesperson, DMK.

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<p>The Congress party announced on Tuesday (Dec 5) that Anumula Revanth Reddy will be the new chief minister of Telangana. The announcement ended speculations after the party won elections in the southern Indian state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on social media platform X, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that the party president Mallikarjun Kharge has "decided to go with Revanth Reddy as the new CLP of the Telangana Legislative Party."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Congress will deliver a clean and able government that will provide maximum governance," Venugopal added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reddy will take oath in the swearing-in ceremony of the new government scheduled to take place on December 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Venugopal said that the decision was made after a report submitted by AICC Telangana in-charge Manikrao Thakare and the party's special observer DK Shivakumar. They had met newly elected MLAs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Congress wins Telangana</strong></h2>

<p>The Congress defeated the regional BHRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) party in the southern state of Telangana as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won state elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress won 64 assembly seats in Telangana, ending the nearly 10-year-old rule of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS government.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Congress party announced on Tuesday (Dec 5) that Anumula Revanth Reddy will be the new chief minister of Telangana. The announcement ended speculations after the party won elections in the southern Indian state.

The Congress party announced on Tuesday (Dec 5) that Anumula Revanth Reddy will be the new chief minister of Telangana. The announcement ended speculations after the party won elections in the southern Indian state. In a post on social media platform X, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that the party president Mallikarjun Kharge has "decided to go with Revanth Reddy as the new CLP of the Telangana Legislative Party." "The Congress will deliver a clean and able government that will provide maximum governance," Venugopal added. Congress President Shri @kharge has decided to go with Revanth Reddy as the new CLP of the Telangana Legislative Party. The Congress will deliver a clean and able government that will provide maximum governance. : Shri @kcvenugopalmp, General Secretary (Organisation) pic.twitter.com/njFUduUFsb — Congress (@INCIndia) December 5, 2023 × Reddy will take oath in the swearing-in ceremony of the new government scheduled to take place on December 7. Venugopal said that the decision was made after a report submitted by AICC Telangana in-charge Manikrao Thakare and the party's special observer DK Shivakumar. They had met newly elected MLAs. Congress wins Telangana The Congress defeated the regional BHRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) party in the southern state of Telangana as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won state elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. Congress won 64 assembly seats in Telangana, ending the nearly 10-year-old rule of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS government. (With inputs from agencies)

Revanth Reddy will be new chief minister of Telangana, to take oath on December 7

It's the Race to Power in several states in India and day after action-packed Sunday for Indian politics, the results of four states - Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana were announced.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Congress party was able to win the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-election-results-2023-brs-concedes-defeat-extends-congratulations-to-congress-665743">southern state of Telangana</a>, which had its only third assembly election since its formation in June 2014 after its division from Andhra Pradesh state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, the state elections do not decide the formation of government at the Centre in New Delhi's corridors of power. They partly decide the composition of the upper house of parliament or the Rajya Sabha (where members are elected by the members of state assemblies), and whose tenure almost never coincides with the tenure of Lok Sabha, the upper house of parliament directly elected by people during General Elections every five years.</p>

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<p>The Congress party conceded defeat while hailing its grace-saving win in Telangana.</p>

<p>Here's how the elections looked like in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana, according to the Election Commission of India.<img alt="Courtesy: Election Commission of India" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bda8e0e7-2498-45e5-b061-588898e5e06a" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-12-04T023837.200.png" /></p>

<p><em>Courtesy: Election Commission of India</em></p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where the BJP won,&nbsp;together constitute 65 of 543 seats in Lok Sabha or Lower House of the Indian Parliament directly elected by the people every five years. The BJP currently holds 63 of these 65 seats, and for the Indian National Congress — the principal opposition party run by India's fourth-generation Nehru-Gandhi family — this loss is morale-shattering.</p>

<p>"We bow to the Janata Janardan," Indian PM&nbsp;Modi, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), expressing reverence for the electorate's mandate in these states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suggesting that the win in three states is a sign of BJP securing a third straight term in New Delhi, Modi, while delivering a speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi,&nbsp;said: "Some people are even saying that today's hattrick has guaranteed the hattrick in 2024."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Assembly elections results: Backward castes, women swing the results towards BJP</strong></p>

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<p>In total, elections were held in five states&nbsp;— Rajasthan in western India, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in central India, Telangana in southern India and Mizoram state in the northeast&nbsp;—&nbsp;in November to choose lawmakers for their local legislatures.</p>

<p>The Election Commission of India released the results for four states on Sunday (Dec 3), while counting in Mizoram will be done on Monday (Dec 4).</p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi. The Congress party was able to win the southern state of Telangana, which had its only third assembly election since its formation in June 2014 after its division from Andhra Pradesh state. In India, the state elections do not decide the formation of government at the Centre in New Delhi's corridors of power. They partly decide the composition of the upper house of parliament or the Rajya Sabha (where members are elected by the members of state assemblies), and whose tenure almost never coincides with the tenure of Lok Sabha, the upper house of parliament directly elected by people during General Elections every five years. Also read | Hat-trick in state elections is guarantee of hat-trick in 2024, says Indian PM Modi The Congress party conceded defeat while hailing its grace-saving win in Telangana. Here's how the elections looked like in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana, according to the Election Commission of India. Courtesy: Election Commission of India What does it mean? Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where the BJP won, together constitute 65 of 543 seats in Lok Sabha or Lower House of the Indian Parliament directly elected by the people every five years. The BJP currently holds 63 of these 65 seats, and for the Indian National Congress — the principal opposition party run by India's fourth-generation Nehru-Gandhi family — this loss is morale-shattering. "We bow to the Janata Janardan," Indian PM Modi, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), expressing reverence for the electorate's mandate in these states. Suggesting that the win in three states is a sign of BJP securing a third straight term in New Delhi, Modi, while delivering a speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, said: "Some people are even saying that today's hattrick has guaranteed the hattrick in 2024." Also watch | Assembly elections results: Backward castes, women swing the results towards BJP × In total, elections were held in five states — Rajasthan in western India, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in central India, Telangana in southern India and Mizoram state in the northeast — in November to choose lawmakers for their local legislatures. The Election Commission of India released the results for four states on Sunday (Dec 3), while counting in Mizoram will be done on Monday (Dec 4).

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<p>Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed in action when their aircraft crashed during training at the Air Force Academy, in the Dindigul district of&nbsp;the Southern Indian state of Telangana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Indian Air Force officials, the pilots include an instructor and one cadet.</p>

<h2><strong>How it unfolded</strong></h2>

<p>The crash, as per an ANI news agency report, happened around 8:55 am on Monday (December 4).</p>

<p>Their aircraft, a Pilatus trainer, crashed during training near Toopran in Telangana's Medak district.</p>

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<p>Talking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP), Medak said that "it's a Training Aircraft from Dindigul airport. There were two people inside the aircraft, one trainer and a trainee. The airport staff and clue team are on the spot. The firefighters doused the fire."</p>

<p>"They are trying to find out if there are any survivors. they are combing the area to find if there are body remains. Further details awaited," said SP Rohini Priyadarshini.</p>

<h2><strong>Defence minister expresses anguish</strong></h2>

<p>Reacting to the tragic news, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Anguished by this accident near Hyderabad. It is deeply saddening that two pilots have lost their lives. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families."</p>

<p>As of now, the cause of the crash is unknown. However, as per the IAF, a "Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident."</p>

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<p>In a statement, the IAS said, "A Pilatus PC 7 Mk II aircraft met with an accident today morning during a routine training sortie from AFA, Hyderabad. It is with deep regret that the IAF confirms both pilots onboard the aircraft sustained fatal injuries. No damage to any civil life or property has been reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed in action when their aircraft crashed during training at the Air Force Academy, in the Dindigul district of the Southern Indian state of Telangana.

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed in action when their aircraft crashed during training at the Air Force Academy, in the Dindigul district of the Southern Indian state of Telangana. As per Indian Air Force officials, the pilots include an instructor and one cadet. How it unfolded The crash, as per an ANI news agency report, happened around 8:55 am on Monday (December 4). Their aircraft, a Pilatus trainer, crashed during training near Toopran in Telangana's Medak district. Also read | India and Maldives core group to discuss usage of Indian military platforms Talking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP), Medak said that "it's a Training Aircraft from Dindigul airport. There were two people inside the aircraft, one trainer and a trainee. The airport staff and clue team are on the spot. The firefighters doused the fire." "They are trying to find out if there are any survivors. they are combing the area to find if there are body remains. Further details awaited," said SP Rohini Priyadarshini. Defence minister expresses anguish Reacting to the tragic news, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Anguished by this accident near Hyderabad. It is deeply saddening that two pilots have lost their lives. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families." As of now, the cause of the crash is unknown. However, as per the IAF, a "Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident." Also read | Cyclone Michuang: Chennai, nearby districts lashed by over 20 cms of rain; cyclone to further intensify In a statement, the IAS said, "A Pilatus PC 7 Mk II aircraft met with an accident today morning during a routine training sortie from AFA, Hyderabad. It is with deep regret that the IAF confirms both pilots onboard the aircraft sustained fatal injuries. No damage to any civil life or property has been reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident." (With inputs from agencies)

Tragedy at Telangana Air Force academy: Two Indian Air Force pilots killed in aircraft crash during training

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