Hyderabad News

Boost to Chiranjeevi as two veteran politicians join him

Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam party, which had so far failed to attract veteran politicians from other parties, appears to have received a boost with two senior leaders of the Congress joining its ranks.4:31 PM on November 16

Cyclonic storm weakens, crosses Andhra coast

The cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, which weakened into a tropical depression, crossed the Andhra coast early Sunday near Kavali in Nellore district, triggering heavy rains and gales in the region.4:03 PM on November 16

Andhra on alert as cyclone threatens coast

An alert was sounded in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh as cyclone Khai Muk over Bay of Bengal threatened to hit the coast Saturday evening, officials said.4:00 PM on November 15

First phase of Hyderabad Outer Ring Road thrown open

The first phase of the new Outer Ring Road (ORR), which is aimed at decongesting the city, was thrown open to traffic Friday.9:32 PM on November 14

Compensation to Muslim youth wrongly held after Hyderabad blasts

With an eye on crucial minority votes in the ensuing elections, the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh has decided to compensate 21 Muslim youths who were wrongly detained and tortured after the serial bomb blasts here last year.8:31 PM on November 14

ADDXCN, Fine Dining Oriental Restaurant Launched , Hyderabad's oriental cuisine destination

Hyderabad November 14th: Five & Five Hotels Pvt.Ltd. today launched, the Oriental Restaurant ADDXCN, in Hyderabad. With its wide fare of Thai & Chinese cuisine, ADDXCN is set to capture the hearts of the Hyderabadis and take them on an Oriental Gourmet Trail.5:49 PM on November 14

Telangana state in 100 days if NDA voted to power: Advani

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani Thursday promised that if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was voted to power in next year's general elections, it would carve out a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh within 100 days.10:30 PM on November 13

IMI acquires UK digital content delivery pioneer dx3

First move as part of an aggressive expansion plan in Europe to drive the next generation of converged content services working with partners including Sony BMG, Universal, EMI and Warner9:31 PM on November 13

Wreckage of missing chopper found after three months

Wreckage of a private helicopter, which went missing soon after it took off from here for Chhattisgarh over three months ago, was found Thursday in the forest area of Andhra Pradesh's Khammam district near the border with Chhattisgarh, the police said.9:02 PM on November 13

Andhra BJP legislator defects ahead of Advani rally

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a setback in Andhra Pradesh as one of its two legislators defected to the ruling Congress party Wednesday, a day ahead of L.K. Advani's public meeting here as part of his countrywide 'Vijay Sankalp Yatra'.9:32 PM on November 12

Government offers probe into Andhra jail murder

The Andhra Pradesh government Wednesday said it was ready to order a probe by a retired judge of the state high court into the murder of Moddu Seenu in Anantapur jail.9:02 PM on November 12

Gujarat Delegation showcases Vibrant Gujarat

As a build up to the vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2009 (VGGIS) to be held on 12th & 13th January at Science City, Ahmedabad, the Industries Department of Govt. of Gujarat in partnership with CII organized a business meet here at Hyderabad, with the captains of the industry. Under the leadership of Shri Saurabh Patel, Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Finance, Energy & Petrochemicals, Mines, Minerals, Planning, Cottage & Salt Industry, the delegation included several top level state officials and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) representatives. They had an interactive session with the industry leaders and other dignitaries. They also had one-to-one meetings, where they discussed the infinite investment opportunities in Gujarat.10:27 PM on November 11

Sharad Pawar inaugurates 'Asian Seed Congress 2008'

Govt of India intends to develop the country into a major seed production and export centre: Union Minister for Agriculture10:26 PM on November 11

Second autopsy on murder accused killed in Andhra jail

The Andhra Pradesh government Tuesday ordered a second autopsy on Moddu Seenu, who was murdered in Anantapur district jail Sunday, following demand from the victim's family and direction by the state human rights commission and the high court.9:32 PM on November 11

Jamiat meet condemns attempts to link terrorism with religion

Islam is a religion of peace and humanity and the acts of a few individuals should not be linked to Islam or any other religion, said speakers at a massive public meeting organised by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind here Sunday night.10:30 PM on November 09