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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Evening News Wrap: Telangana factory blast death toll rises to 12; police say Kolkata rape attack was 'premeditated'; and more
A deadly factory blast in Telangana claimed 12 lives as a building collapsed after an explosion. In Kolkata, police confirmed the shocking rape case at a law college was premeditated. Gunmen struck again in Manipur, killing four including a 60-year-old woman. Meanwhile, political buzz intensified in Karnataka with hints of a leadership shake-up from the Congress high command. On the economic front, GST collections hit a historic high, doubling in just five years to Rs 22.08 lakh crore. Here's a rundown of the day's key developments. Telangana factory blast : Toll rises to 12; situation worsened after 3-story building collapsed, says govt State health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha announced on Monday that 12 people have died in the major reactor explosion at Sigachi Industries Pvt Ltd in Pashamylaram, Telangana. About 65 personnel were at the site when the explosion happened, resulting in the collapse of a three-story industrial structure. When Rajanarsimha visited the scene, he described the tragedy as "sad and unfortunate" and promised the injured full medical treatment. Kolkata rape case: Police say attack was 'premeditated'; victim targeted from day one of admission A police inspector said on Monday that three of the four individuals detained in connection with the alleged gang rape of a female student at a law college in Kolkata had premeditated the conduct. "Everything about it was planned. For days, the three of them had been planning how to torment the victim. The news agency PTI cited the officer as stating, "We have discovered that the victim was singled out by the prime accused from the day she was admitted to the college." Gunmen open fire on vehicle in Manipur: 4 killed in Churachandpur, including elderly woman Unknown gunmen opened fire on a car close to Mongjang village in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Monday afternoon, killing at least four persons, including a 60-year-old woman, according to police, PTI said. The victims were traveling in a car about 7 km from Churachandpur town when the ambush happened at 2:00 pm. The attackers fired at close range, officials said. According to the preliminary inquiry, they were shot at close range, according to a senior police officer at the district headquarters in Churachandpur. New CM in Karnataka? Mallikarjun Kharge gives 'high command' hint; Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar put up united front The Karnataka government's potential leadership transition was alluded to by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday, who stated that the "party high command has got the power" to act. Kharge responded, "See, that is in the hands of the high command," to the mounting rumors that the chief minister would be replaced in October. What is happening in the top command cannot be discussed here. The high command is in charge of this. "High command has the authority to take additional measures. However, one should avoid causing unnecessary trouble," he continued. Double in just 5 years! Gross GST collections hit a record high of Rs 22.08 lakh crore in FY25 GST collections have doubled in five years. Gross GST (Goods and Services Tax) receipts in the 2024–25 fiscal year hit a new high of Rs 22.08 lakh crore, according to government data released on Monday. This represents a tremendous growth from Rs 11.37 lakh crore in FY21, practically doubling in only five years. From Rs 1.68 lakh crore in FY24 and Rs 1.51 lakh crore in FY22, the average monthly collection climbed to Rs 1.84 lakh crore in FY25, a notable gain. Over the course of eight years, the number of registered taxpayers under the GST system has grown significantly, from 65 lakh in 2017 to over 1.51 crore.
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Telangana junior doctors to launch indefinite strike from June 30
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Junior Doctors' Association (TJUDA) has announced a statewide indefinite strike starting 30 June across all 34 government medical colleges, citing unmet demands and irregular stipends. In a letter to the Director of Medical Education (DME) on Friday, TJUDA stated that multiple representations had been submitted to both the DME and Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha regarding delays in stipend disbursement and non-implementation of GO 59, which mandates a stipend hike. Junior doctors also flagged issues such as poor infrastructure, faculty shortages affecting UG and PG education, irregular stipends in private medical colleges, and delays in scholarships and fee reimbursements for minority, SC, ST, and BC students. Despite repeated follow-ups and meetings with the health department, TJUDA said the issues remain unresolved. They emphasised that doctors are continuing to work over 36 hours continuously under physical and mental stress, often without pay for months.
United News of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Telangana celebrates International Yoga Day with grand event at Gachibowli Stadium
Hyderabad, June 21 (UNI) The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in a grand manner at the GMC Balayogi Sports Stadium in Gachibowli on Saturday morning. The event was jointly organised by the Department of AYUSH and the Telangana Medical and Health Department. The programme commenced with a yoga photo exhibition from 0620 to 0630 hours, followed by a virtual address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi broadcast on LED screens from 0630 to 0700 hours. A 45-minute mass yoga session was then held from 0700 to 0745 hours. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha, Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, Sports Authority Chairman Shivsena Reddy, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, along with several officials and students, participated in the celebrations. In total, more than 5,000 individuals performed yoga during the event. Speaking on the occasion, Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha said that yoga is a profound gift India has offered to the world. He emphasised remembering Maharishi Patanjali, the revered guru who systematised the ancient practice, and highlighted the significance of Ashtanga Yoga, which he described as the foundation of modern yoga. "Yoga is not just a physical exercise—it is a holistic practice that unites the body, mind, and soul," the minister said. "In today's fast-paced world, lifestyle-related ailments like blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and kidney issues are increasing. Yoga offers the best solution for these problems." He urged everyone to incorporate yoga into their daily lives, stating that all it requires is determination and a good teacher. "Regular yoga practice enhances mental clarity, physical strength, and concentration." Minister Rajanarsimha also outlined the government's efforts under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's leadership to promote yoga across the state. These include the appointment of 630 yoga instructors, with another 264 appointments in progress, and the daily conduct of yoga sessions in health sub-centres. "In the past year alone, we have introduced yoga to 5 lakh new individuals. We are also encouraging yoga education in schools and colleges and are launching postgraduate courses in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences. More initiatives will soon be rolled out to bring yoga closer to the people," he added. UNI VV ARN
Hans India
05-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Minister prods babus to ensure 24x7 power supply to hospitals
Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha directed the officials to take steps to ensure uninterrupted power supply for supporting emergency medical services in government hospitals. The Minister held a high-level review meeting on power supply in government hospitals at the Secretariat on Wednesday. This meeting was in the backdrop of the reports of recent power outage at the emergency ward of the Government Area Hospital in Zaheerabad. The hospital's incharge was suspended after doctors allegedly used mobile flashlights to treat a patient in view of power outage. Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha directed the officials to take steps to ensure continuous power supply without interruption to emergency medical services in government hospitals. During the meeting, the performance and efficiency of the existing power generation capacity in all government hospitals were discussed. The Minister issued orders to provide automated generators in hospitals where there is no generator facility available, across the state. He instructed the officials to appoint electrical engineers on a temporary basis for power management in hospitals. Further he directed that necessary emergency equipment and supplies for ensuring continuous power supply. The Minister directed the district medical department officials and the electricity department officials to coordinate closely. He also instructed the officials to take preventive measures to eradicate seasonal diseases keeping in mind the monsoon season. The Minister instructed the TGMSIDC officials to purchase Covid test kits and ensure availability of necessary medicines for seasonal diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chicken pox in government hospitals.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Hyundai to begin operations at NIMZ soon, says CM Revanth
SANGAREDDY: Global automotive giant Hyundai will soon start operations from the National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) in Zaheerabad, Sangareddy district. Around 450 acres of land have been allotted for the purpose. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made this announcement at a public meeting at Pastapur near NIMZ on Friday. He stated that the 5,612 persons who lost their land to NIMZ would be deemed eligible for the Indiramma Housing scheme and would get their own homes. He directed Sangareddy Collector Valluru Kranthi to begin the allotment process immediately. The chief minister said that he believed NIMZ would become a key centre for the manufacturing and industrial sectors in the state. He asserted that there would be no politics beyond elections and made it clear that he was prepared to work with the Union government to get funds for the development of Telangana. CM promises to resolve water supply issues in Sangareddy 'NIMZ was sanctioned over 12,500 acres when J Geetha Reddy was a minister, but it was neglected by the previous BRS government from 2014 to 2023. Officials have since held discussions with farmers and revised compensation offers after Damodar Rajanarsimha informed me that only `2 lakh per acre was being offered for assigned lands and `5 lakh for patta lands. We are making efforts to establish industries here. Farmers have requested the establishment of a sugar industry. We are ready to provide funds from the state and seek support from the Centre, provided farmers are willing to form cooperatives,' Revanth said. He added that the creation of industries would help address unemployment in the region. Referring to former prime minister Indira Gandhi and her tenure representing Medak in the Lok Sabha, the chief minister recalled that industries such as BDL and the Ordnance Factory were established during that period, and Patancheru developed into a mini-India attracting people from across the country. He also promised to resolve water supply issues in the district and to secure funds for constructing underpasses on highways, as requested by MP Suresh Shetkar and Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha. Minister Konda Surekha, MP Suresh Shetkar, MLA Manik Rao, MLC Anji Reddy and others were also present at the meeting.
