Hyderabad News Digest
Hyderabad faces a 150 MGD water deficit as groundwater levels plunge. Nationally, opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court over the SIR voter-list protest and demands that the election chief resign.
Hyderabad Today
Hyderabad faces 150 MGD water deficit
Hyderabad is facing a water deficit of 150 MGD as groundwater levels fall sharply, according to Telangana Today.
Telangana Cricket Association opposes Hyderabad Ranji squad
The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has demanded that the Hyderabad Ranji squad be scrapped and has threatened a protest against the BCCI.
Hyderabad leads Tripura and dominates Railways in Ranji matches
Hyderabad took a 160-run lead over Tripura after Tripura collapsed in its second innings. In a separate Ranji match, Hyderabad dominated Railways, who slumped to 21/5 after a hat-trick.
Power shortage dispute between BRS and Telangana Congress
The BRS has questioned the Telangana Congress government over a power shortage and its rejection of an NTPC offer, according to Hyderabad Mail.
Telangana HC declines to halt Radial Road-2 tenders
The Telangana High Court declined to halt the Radial Road-2 tenders and sought the inclusion of the successful bidder in the case, according to The Times of India.
Telangana seeks Hiroshima partnership
The Telangana government is seeking a partnership with Hiroshima, Japan, to boost investment and jobs, according to Hyderabad Mail.
Government scraps plan to downgrade Hyderabad GPO
The government has scrapped a proposal to downgrade the Hyderabad GPO, according to Deccan Chronicle.
Telangana expands youth job coaching and skill training
Telangana youth can access one year of free government job coaching, and the state plans skill training for 45 lakh people as it eyes the global job market, according to Hyderabad Mail and The Times of India.
Telangana government to reconsider mobility card charges
The Telangana government will reconsider charges for the common mobility card covering metro rail and RTC buses, according to The Hindu.
Woman stabbed in Kukatpally dies during treatment
A woman who was stabbed in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, died while undergoing treatment, according to Telangana Today.
Bathukamma celebrations held in Hyderabad
The Telangana Tourism Department celebrated Muddapappu Bathukamma in Hyderabad, and Atukula Bathukamma celebrations were held at Lalitha Kala Thoranam, according to Hyderabad Mail and The Hindu.
Embassy has no word on fate of Telangana man in Russia
The Indian embassy said there has been no word from Russia on the fate of a Telangana man. In a separate report, the Telangana CM announced 6 lakh rupees in aid to the family of a man killed in the Russia-Ukraine war.
India News
National Steel Policy aims to strengthen global position
The National Steel Policy aims to strengthen India's position in the global steel industry, according to News On AIR.
Security concerns flagged over foreign satellite internet operator
Agencies have flagged security concerns over the satellite internet services of a foreign operator, according to The Times of India.
Bangladeshi nationals detained in Assam
Twelve Bangladeshi nationals detained in Assam claim they were promised work in India, according to NDTV.
Opposition marches to Supreme Court over SIR protest
Rahul Gandhi and opposition figures, including the INDIA bloc, marched through Delhi to the Supreme Court over the SIR protest. Police barricades were set up around the Supreme Court, according to The Hindu, BBC, and The Guardian.
Voter list protests escalate in the capital
Protests over voter lists escalated in New Delhi, and opposition protesters called on the election chief to resign, according to Al Jazeera.
Supreme Court flags defects in Rahul Gandhi's petition
The Supreme Court flagged 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi's petition, including a Rs 220 shortfall, according to NDTV. Rahul Gandhi has also made 10 requests to the top court, including a stay on SIR and action against officials.