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Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruti President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday extended full support to women workers protesting against Shahi Exports at Nacharam. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Kavitha asserted that the agitation highlights the government's failure to address labour issues despite a prolonged protest by thousands of women workers. A delegation of Shahi Exports workers met Kalvakuntla Kavitha at the Telangana Jagruti office in Banjara Hills. During the interaction, the workers explained their ongoing protest and the difficulties they are facing. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Kavitha assured them of complete support and urged them not to withdraw the agitation until their demands are resolved. She described the protest by women workers as inspirational and saluted their spirit. Kavitha said it was unacceptable that around 2,500 women have been protesting on the roads for over 15 days without any response from the government. Government urged to resolve Shahi Exports labour issue Kalvakuntla Kavitha demanded that Labour Minister Vivek take immediate and proactive steps to resolve the issue. She stated that the Shahi Exports protest itself stands as evidence that the government is not paying attention to workers' concerns. She insisted that the government must respond without delay. Kavitha pointed out that there has been no change in wages for nearly nine years, while prices of essential commodities have increased sharply. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp She alleged that labour laws are not being implemented properly and that workers are not receiving dearness allowance. According to her, justice is clearly on the side of the women workers, which is why they are continuing their fight. She warned that if the issue is not resolved within two or three days, Telangana Jagruthi will intensify the agitation along with the women workers. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Kavitha said other labour leaders would also be mobilised to exert pressure on the government to ensure labour laws are enforced. Highlighting solidarity within the organisation, she said Telangana Jagruthi Working President Roop Singh, who is also a labour leader, would stand with the workers. Kavitha added that after completing her Kothagudem tour, she would actively take up the issue and fight for a resolution, while expressing hope that the problem would be solved at the earliest. (Maxim News)
ACB also confirmed that assistant sub inspector Palande provoked Ghode to demand for the bribe The Pune unit of the state anti-corruption bureau (ACB) arrested two police personnel for allegedly accepting a bribe from a lawyer. The ACB identified the accused as police havaldar Rajashri Ghode and assistant sub inspector Rakesh Palande, both attached to the Ravet police station of the Pimpri Chinchwad police. A press release issued Friday by Deputy Superintendent of Police Dayanand Gawade of ACB ...Read More >
JAMMU, Oct 18: Authorities imposed strict security measures and suspended mobile internet services to thwart today's planned silent march in Leh, jointly called by Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) as part of their agitation for Statehood and safeguards under Sixth schedule of the constitution. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp However, Kargil witnessed a peaceful silent march with KDA leaders condemning the restrictions in Leh but welcomed the announcement of a judicial probe announced yesterday by the Union Home Ministry into the September 24 firing inci ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 14, 2025: Tensions flared in Medipally on Sunday as MLC Teenmaar Mallanna's office was vandalised by a group of angry protestors following his critical remarks about BRS leader and MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha. The remarks reportedly questioned Kavitha's involvement in the ongoing Backward Classes (BC) movement, leading to outrage among her supporters. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Eyewitnesses reported that a mob stormed the premises, damaging property, smashing furniture, and breaking window panes. The scene quickly turned chaotic as angry slogans echoed around the office premises ...Read More >
Ladakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance will hold a peace march and blackout to protest alleged administration excesses and the September 24 killings. They demand a judicial probe, release of detainees including Sonam Wangchuk, and compensation for victims. The groups stated these demands must be met before resuming dialogue with the Union home ministry. Srinagar: Representatives of the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance on Tuesday announced that they will hold a peace ma ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, June 28 (UNI) Kerala will soon become a child labour-free state with the effective intervention of the Women and Child Development Department to completely eradicate child labour. As part of the 'Saranabalyam' project, aimed at identifying and rehabilitating children involved in child labour, the Women and Child Development Department conducted 704 rescue drives in the last financial year, Kerala Health, Women and Child Development Minister Veena George has said. During these drives, 56 children, who were at risk of being engaged in child labour, were identified and rehab ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The central drugs laboratories have found 55 samples manufactured by various firms in June to be "not of standard quality", health ministry officials said on Friday. Further, state drugs testing laboratories have identified 130 drugs samples as 'not of standard quality', they said. Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. According to routine regulatory surveillance activity, the list of 'not of standard quality' and spurious drugs are being displayed on the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisa ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 12 (Maxim News): Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud has strongly defended the Congress government's decision to implement 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections, calling it a historic and revolutionary step toward social justice. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking to media today, Goud said that the Congress party has set a national benchmark by implementing the highest-ever BC quota in the country's democratic institutions. "It is the proudest moment of my political life to be TPCC President at a time when thi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Two officers from the Labour Department were caught by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday, July 18, for taking bribes in exchange for processing the compensation amount for the complainant's deceased family. In the first instance, Assistant Labour Officer, Paka Sukanya from Bellampalli Labour office in Mancherial district was arrested by the ACB officials for demanding a bribe of Rs 40,000 for doing official work. The complainant was reportedly due a compensation of Rs 1,30,000 after the death of her husband. However, the accused officer reportedly denied sanctio ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, formerly known as Essar Oil Ltd, operates a 20-million-tonne-per-year refinery in Vadinar, Gujarat, an ...Read More >
JAMMU, Sept 29: As the Leh Apex Body (LAB) today announced that it will stay away from talks with the Government till normalcy and conducive atmosphere are restored in Ladakh, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said the Government has always been open for dialogues on Ladakh matters with LAB and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "We would continue to welcome the discussion with LAB and KDA through the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Ladakh or any such platform," a statement issued by the MHA tonight after LAB press conference in Leh ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (Maxim News): In a dramatic escalation of the political feud between MLC Teenmaar Mallanna and BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha, Mallanna declared that Kavitha would not be allowed to tour Telangana, accusing her of orchestrating a physical attack on him and his team. The fiery remarks come a day after his office in Medipally was vandalized, allegedly by activists from Telangana Jagruthi. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking to reporters, Teenmaar Mallanna lashed out at Kavitha and her supporters, saying, "They can attack our offices, but they cannot kill our self-respect. This ...Read More >
Kerala polls: Nemom constituency prepares for a key 2026 election battle. V Sivankutty seeks to retain the seat for LDF against BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar and UDF's KS Sabarinadhan. BJP eyes a breakthrough, leveraging local gains and RSS presence. Christian votes are crucial. Election day is April 9, with counting on May 4. Nemom: The Nemom Assembly constituency, regarded as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) gateway to the Kerala Assembly, is set to witness a triangular contest between the Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: North Telangana districts bore the brunt of heavy rains that disrupted normal life in many parts of the state on Wednesday. People in the northern districts were subject to harrowing times to reach their destinations due to the extensive damage to roads that was made worse by breaches across culverts and bridges on overflowing canals and water bodies. Meanwhile, flights were diverted at Shamshabad airport due to the heavy downpour in Greater Hyderabad limits. Hyderabad-bound flights were diverted to Vijayawada, Bengaluru and Tirupati in the afternoon. The IMD issued a red alert for ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 30: Telangana Jagruthi President K. Kavitha has written an open letter to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. In the letter, she raised concerns over GO 317 and demanded justice for affected employees and teachers. Kavitha urged the government to transfer employees to their native places as a one-time relief. She recalled that after district reorganization, employees and teachers were allocated to new districts based on seniority. Those with eight years or less service were placed in newly formed districts within erstwhile zones. She noted that the then BRS government issued GO No ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It stated Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains Below 80 per cent as Credit Offtake Lags. The report data pointed ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stated that the police have recorded his statements in the case. Additionally, they said that Raj Kundra ...Read More >
Telangana witnessed a statewide bandh on Saturday. The protest was called by BC JAC against the High Court's stay on a 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The ruling Congress, BRS, and BJP extended their support to the bandh. Leaders from various parties participated in protests, demanding the implementation of the reservation. Essential services remained unaffected. A statewide bandh called by the BC JAC to protest against the High Court's stay order on the 42 p ...Read More >