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Journalist, Sahara Samay (National) @SaharaSamayNews, @The_NewsDiary, Ex @otvnews, AAFT alumnus. I cover Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Tweets are personal.

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#Hyderabad : Telangana CM #RevanthReddy inaugurated #Microsoft ’s brand-new 1.1 million sq. ft. campus in Hyderabad. Microsoft announced 4,800 new jobs, AI training for 1.2 lakh people and ₹15,000 Cr investment in #AI Data Centers in coming years. Hyderabad, 13 February 2025: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy along with Minister for IT & Industries inaugurated a brand-new campus ofMicrosoft as the company celebrates its glorious 25 years in Hyderabad. This state-of-the-art 1.1 million sq. ft. LEED-certified building in Gachibowli will house 2,500 additional employees. This is already Microsoft's largest R&D hub outside US Headquarters and the inauguration of the new campus further consolidates Hyderabad’s position as the leading global IT powerhouse. Microsoft employs over 20,000 professionals in India, over half of which work in Hyderabad. With the launch of the new building, Microsoft plans to hire another 4,800 employees. On this occasion, Microsoft also announced another landmark initiative in partnership with Govt of Telangana to impart AI training to over 1.2 lakh persons in the state. Under the first program ADVANTA(I)GE TELANGANA, Microsoft is launching an AI Foundations Academy to introduce AI education to 500 government schools benefiting 50,000 students. Additionally, the AI-Industry Pro program will upskill 20,000 industry professionals across Telangana. The third program AI-Govern initiative will further train 50,000 government officials in critical areas such as digital productivity, Generative AI, and cybersecurity. Also, Microsoft will establish and operate an AICoE in collaboration with the Government of Telangana and other stakeholders. This CoE will establish cloud-based infrastructure for AI development, including a centralized AI Knowledge Hub. This repository would compile research, case studies, and best practices benefiting thousands of employees across the state. To support the growth of AI, Microsoft has further announced doubling of its investments in hyperscale AI data centers in the state with an additional investment of INR 15,000 crore in the coming years. This will make Hyderabad region one of largest data hubs of Microsoft globally. These initiatives are in line with the CM’s priority to make Hyderabad an AI Hub in the country and complement the state’s initiative AI city and AI roadmap. An MoU encompassing all the above initiatives was signed between the company and the ITE&C department and exchanged in the presence of CM and IT Minister, and this is a direct outcome of the recent meeting between CM and Satya Nadella in January 2025, where they agreed to work closely to modernize government IT and cloud infrastructure and fast track the development and adoption of AI solutions. Congratulating Microsoft on the occasion, the CM remarked that, “Hyderabad and Microsoft have grown together, and as a proud representative of this state, I can say with certainty this is just the beginning. The world looks at Hyderabad today as a technology powerhouse, a city that nurtures innovation and attracts global talent. And with partners like Microsoft, the future is even brighter.”
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#Hyderabad : The #Google signed MoU with #Telangana Govt at T-Hub, in the presence of CM #RevanthReddy and IT minister #SridharBabu, to set up an #AI Accelerator in Hyderabad to support AI startups and accelerate development of AI solutions across sectors including Agriculture, Mobility, Education, Sustainability and governance. Google announced a strategic collaboration with the Government of Telangana on February 13, to harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the state. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims drive the development and implementation of AI solutions, focusing on key sectors-agriculture, mobility, education, sustainability, and governance-while fostering innovation, bridging the digital divide, and equipping the workforce with future-ready skills. The MoU exchange took place in the presence of CM Revanth Reddy and IT Minister Sridhar Babu, Government of Telangana, and Google Representatives Under this MoU, Google will partner with the Telangana government to develop AI-powered agricultural solutions to empower farmers and improve mobility via transit data integration and road information sharing. The partnership will also focus on AI skilling and upskilling programs, supporting digital learning ecosystems through Google for Education, and launching an Open Agriculture Network to connect farmers with essential resources. Furthermore, the collaboration aims to enhance open data access through Google's Data Commons platform, accelerate solar adoption using Google's Solar API and foster the startup ecosystem through accelerator programs. Congratulating Google on the occasion, the Hon’ble CM stated, “This collaboration with Google strengthens our vision for an AI-enabled Telangana. By integrating cutting-edge AI technologies, we aim to revolutionize key sectors, ensuring better governance, economic progress, and enhanced public services. This partnership marks a significant step in our digital journey.” Preeti Lobana, Country Manager, Google India, said, “This collaboration with Telangana reinforces Google's commitment to India's digital future. We're excited to combine our AI expertise with the state's vision to cultivate an AI-ready workforce, foster startup innovation, and address key areas like agriculture, education, and sustainability. AI is uniquely poised to unleash huge value in these key economic areas, and we're excited to collaborate with Telangana to translate these possibilities. We look forward to a fruitful partnership, unlocking AI's potential and driving equitable development across the state.”
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Seven New #Flyovers at Major Junctions inside the #ORR in Greater #Hyderabad, approved by CM #RevanthReddy Telangana CM Revanth Reddy ordered to call for Tenders at the earliest by completing Land Acquisition and related works. Pilot Drone Survey to be extended to Core Urban Area. CM asked the officials, if necessary to seek Google Technical Support for Traffic Management in Hyderabad to ensure hassle free vehicular movement.
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#Hyderabad : The major #burglary occurred at Rohit Kedia house in #Narayanguda, when he along with his family members went to Dubai for celebrating his daughter Wedding ceremony. In his absence, in the interviewing night of 10/11-02-2025 the criminal gang of #Madhubani , #Bihar , who were working at his house, ransacked the Almirahs, Lockers and stolen away Diamond, Gold, Silver, Net cash of rupees about 20 lakhs Indian currency and other foreign currency all worth about ₹2 Crores. Hyderabad Police Arrested the three accused and recovered property worth ₹5 crore.
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A Busy Working Woman Caught Working On Laptop while Driving on Busy Roads in #Bengaluru The Viral Video shows she is with the #Laptop on her lap while steering the car.  She was fined ₹1,000 by #BengaluruTrafficPolice for #RecklessDriving #WorkFromCar #RoadSafety #viralvideo
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No Need for Panic about #BirdFlu (#AvianFlu), says #AndhraPradesh Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu. "Only 5.4 lakh #birds have died in the recent past, out of a total of 10.7 crore chickens across the state. The Rumours circulating on Social Media that over 40 lakhs chickens had died, are False", the Animal Husbandry Minister @katchannaidu said. "Badampudi village in Eluru district reported the death of 2.2 lakh chickens, Velpuru in West Godavari district 2.5 lakh chickens, Kanuru Agraharam in East Godavari district 65,000 and Gampalagudem in NTR district 7,000 chickens. All affected poultries were brought into a #RedZone and chicken shops within a radius of 10 km were shut", Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said. Eluru District Collector, K. Vetri Selvi, dismissed the rumours circulating on social media that a case of bird flu detected in a human in Eluru district. The government was taking all necessary precautions. Even eggs from affected poultry farms were being disposed of. Such outbreaks occur during lower temperatures. The government has shut down shops within a 10-km radius of the affected areas. He reassured the public that there was no cause for worry, as the disease would subside as temperatures rise. The Minister pointed out that poor sanitation in poultry farms was a contributing factor to the spread of the disease, noting that the State has over 100 million chickens, Minister said. The Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) are monitoring Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Andhra Pradesh following its recent outbreak in two villages in the Godavari region, officials said.
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#Hyderabad : Another #CCTV footage clearly showed a #cat carrying a piece of #meat in its mouth and entering the temple premises. The footage conclusively proved that the Stray Cat Identified as Culprit in #Tappachabutra #Temple, Hyderabad Meat Incident. The cat was responsible for placing the meat behind the Shiva Lingam. Even after regular alerts by Hyderabad Police, there were no CCTV cameras available inside the premises of Sankata Vimochana Hanuman Temple. Tension arose when the piece of meat was discovered inside the premises of Sankata Vimochana Hanuman Temple in Tappachabutra in Hyderabad .
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#Hyderabad : "It was a #Cat that carried a piece of meat in the temple and left it inside the premises, triggering protest in #Tappachabutra, in old city", caught in #CCTV, on Wednesday, G Chandra Mohan, DCP, SW Zone of @hydcitypolice said. The #HyderabadPolice appealed to the #Hyderabadi to refrain from spreading #rumours or misinformation regarding the incident. The South West Zone DCP, G Chandra Mohan said : "At around 8:20 am on Wednesday, SHO Tappachabutra A Ramulu, received information that a piece of meat, weighing around 250 grams, was found inside the Lord Shiva Temple in Sankata Vimochana Hanuman Temple. Upon receiving this information, the SHO, along with his staff, swung into action immediately. Senior officers, including the ACP, Additional DCP, and DCP, visited the temple to assess the situation. Four teams were immediately formed to analyse CCTV footage from the surrounding area." "During the investigation, CCTV footage from the north-facing camera of the temple clearly showed a cat carrying a piece of meat in its mouth and entering the temple premises. The footage conclusively proved that the cat was responsible for placing the meat behind the Shiva Lingam." "The footage conclusively proved that the cat was responsible for placing the meat in the temple," said DCP. The police appealed to the citizens to refrain from spreading rumours or misinformation regarding the incident. The police had also released the CCTV footage to the public.
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Another #CCTV footage clearly showed a #cat carrying a piece of #meat in its mouth and entering the temple premises. The footage conclusively proved that the Stray Cat Identified as Culprit in #Tappachabutra #Temple, #Hyderabad Meat Incident. The footage conclusively proved that the cat was responsible for placing the meat behind the Shiva Lingam. Even after regular alerts by Hyderabad Police, there were no CCTV cameras available inside the premises of Sankata Vimochana Hanuman Temple. Tension arose when the piece of meat was discovered inside the premises of Sankata Vimochana Hanuman Temple in Tappachabutra in Hyderabad .
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YSRCP ex-MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi arrested in #Hyderabad Former #Gannavaram MLA and #YSRCP leader #VallabhaneniVamsi has been arrested by the #AndhraPradesh Police. He was booked under various sections, including u/s 140(1), 308, 351(3), and r/w 3(5) of BNS by Patamata Police, #Vijayawada. Vallabhaneni Vamsi was apprehended at My Home Bhooja Apartment Complex, Raidurg, Hyderabad, and subsequently shifted to Vijayawada. Vamsi’s arrest is reportedly linked to the attack on the Gannavaram TDP office during the YSRCP regime. He has been detained as an accused in the case. Additionally, he is alleged to have threatened Satyavardhan to withdraw the case and is facing charges of abduction, intimidation, and threatening witnesses and the complainant.
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The Stray Cat Identified as Culprit in Hyderabad Temple Meat Incident Tension arose when a piece of meat was discovered inside the premises of Sankata Vimochana Hanuman Temple in #Tappachabutra in #Hyderabad . The #CCTV footage shows : At first a Dog was carrying the meat in its mouth and dropped somewhere near the temple, then the Cat was seen with meat in its mouth entering the temple early on Wednesday morning. Thus @hydcitypolice resolved the misunderstanding .
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#Hyderabad : "It was a #Cat that carried a piece of meat in the temple and left it inside the premises, triggering protest in #Tappachabutra, in old city", caught in #CCTV, on Wednesday, G Chandra Mohan, DCP, SW Zone of @hydcitypolice said. The #HyderabadPolice appealed to the #Hyderabadi to refrain from spreading #rumours or misinformation regarding the incident. The South West Zone DCP, G Chandra Mohan said : "At around 8:20 am on Wednesday, SHO Tappachabutra A Ramulu, received information that a piece of meat, weighing around 250 grams, was found inside the Lord Shiva Temple in Sankata Vimochana Hanuman Temple. Upon receiving this information, the SHO, along with his staff, swung into action immediately. Senior officers, including the ACP, Additional DCP, and DCP, visited the temple to assess the situation. Four teams were immediately formed to analyse CCTV footage from the surrounding area." "During the investigation, CCTV footage from the north-facing camera of the temple clearly showed a cat carrying a piece of meat in its mouth and entering the temple premises. The footage conclusively proved that the cat was responsible for placing the meat behind the Shiva Lingam." "The footage conclusively proved that the cat was responsible for placing the meat in the temple," said DCP. The police appealed to the citizens to refrain from spreading rumours or misinformation regarding the incident. The police had also released the CCTV footage to the public.
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#Hyderabad : A small portion of the newly constructed #TelanganaSecretariat building fell on a car. The small portion fell from the 5th floor, South block of #Telangana #Secretariat, which was inaugurated by then CM #KCR on 30 April, 2023. The new car of Ramagundam Agriculture Market Committee Chairman, was partially damaged.
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#MahaKumbhMela2025 Due to heavy rush passengers locked themselves in the cabin of Train engine at Varanasi Several Pilgrims unable to board trains, even confirm tickets in 2AC The AC coaches were turned into General coaches #MahakumbhRush #MahaKumbh2025 #IndianRailways
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#Hyderabad : Megastar #Chiranjeevi faces criticism, he wants son Ram Charan to have a son next to continue legacy... #MegastarChiranjeevi is afraid his son #RamCharan might have another daughter. He is facing backlash over his sexist comments at #BrahmaAnandam pre-release event, where he was the chief guest. He laughing said, his home feels like a "ladies' hostel," where he is the warden, surrounded by girls and only one boy. He revealed that he had asked his son, actor Ram Charan, to have a son to carry forward their family's legacy.
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#Hyderabad : Police Bust Illegal Casino and Cockfighting Racket at Moinabad Farmhouse In a major crackdown, Rajendranagar police and Moinabad Police of @cyberabadpolice raided a #farmhouse in #Moinabad , uncovered an illegal #casino and #Cockfighting operation. A total of 64 people were arrested during the raid. Officials seized above ₹30 lakh in cash, 55 cars, and 86 betting roosters used for cockfighting. Additionally, a large quantity of poker chips and other gambling materials were confiscated from the site. The operation, allegedly run by a well-organized gang, had turned the farmhouse into a high-stakes gambling hub. Police are now investigating the network behind the illegal activities and are expected to take further action against those involved.
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#Telangana Government on Alert Over HPAI (#BirdFlu) Virus, Officials Are Turning Back #Poultry Vehicles coming from #AndhraPradesh Due to the outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (#HPAI), in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Govt has stepped up biosecurity moves to curb the spread of Bird Flu, by set up 24 check-posts along Telangana borders, to monitor the movement of Poultry vehicles and prevent transportation of sick birds. Police officials prevented the poultry vehicles coming from Andhra Pradesh to Telangana at Ramapuram check post at AP Telangana border and at Pullur Toll Plaza, Jogulamba Gadwal district... The Telangana Govt has issued a directive to all district collectors, highlighting the need for strict biosecurity measures to prevent the ingress and spread of HPAI. The alert follows a communication from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government of India, which reported cases of HPAI in different states. Officials have reportedly stopped vehicles from Andhra Pradesh to ferry poultry into Telangana, following the directive. The directive, issued by Special Chief Secretary to Government Sabyasachi Ghosh, instructs district officials to raise awareness among poultry farmers, stakeholders, and the public about HPAI prevention. It highlights the critical role of biosecurity measures, particularly in preventing the transportation of sick birds and ensuring proper disposal of dead ones. Officials have been urged to report any unusual deaths of poultry to the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department for prompt action. A bird flu alert has been issued in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh after lab reports of several dead chickens at a poultry farm in Peravali mandal confirmed the presence of the Avian influenza virus (Bird Flu). Following the unusual deaths of chickens at a poultry farm in Kanuru village, Peravali mandal, Animal Husbandry authorities sent blood and stool samples of the dead chickens to the Bhopal-based National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) and labs in Pune for testing. The report confirmed the presence of the Avian Influenza virus among the poultry. All roads leading to Kanuru village have been closed. Steps have been taken to cull chickens within a one-kilometre radius of Kanuru village.
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