JBS Umanadh 

JBS Umanadh is a Deputy Editor at NewTAP. He is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience in print and electronic journalism, and corporate communications. He worked for Newstime, ETV, The Hindu, Sakshi TV, ICRISAT, Deccan Herald, Telangana Today, and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. He is passionate about writing on subjects such as irrigation, agriculture, and climate change. He is also an avid animal rights supporter.

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    Six including two drivers killed in fire when tipper rams into private bus near Chilakaluripet

    Six including two drivers killed in fire when tipper rams into private bus near Chilakaluripet

    15 May 2024 4:54 AM GMT

    In a ghastly incident that occurred near Evuripalem Road near Chilakaluripet six people including two drivers died when a tipper rammed into a private bus owned by Aravind Travels around 1.30 am on...

    Post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh: Attacks, counter-attacks mar peace, police firing

    Post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh: Attacks, counter-attacks mar peace, police firing

    14 May 2024 2:38 PM GMT

    At the Padmavati Mahila University in Tirupati, activists attacked the convoy of the Telugu Desam Party’s Chandragiri Assembly candidate Pulivarthi Nani.

    Indigo flight stuck on runway at Hyderabad Airport, Minister Ponguleti among passengers

    Indigo flight stuck on runway at Hyderabad Airport, Minister Ponguleti among passengers

    14 May 2024 12:40 PM GMT

    The flight scheduled to leave Hyderabad by 9.55 am to reach Cochin by 11.35 am was stranded on the tarmac for more than an hour.

    KCR bus yatra game changer, laid foundation for local body elections: KTR

    KCR bus yatra game changer, laid foundation for local body elections: KTR

    14 May 2024 11:37 AM GMT

    KT Rama Rao has said that the 17-day Poru Baata Bus Yatra, undertaken by KCR was a game changer placing the BRS ahead of the Congress and the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana.

    Rouse Avenue Court extends K Kavithas judicial custody till May 20, defers hearing of ED’s supplementary charge sheet

    Rouse Avenue Court extends K Kavitha's judicial custody till May 20, defers hearing of ED’s supplementary...

    14 May 2024 9:49 AM GMT

    CBI Special Judge Justice Kaveri Baweja extended the judicial custody of BRS MLC K Kavitha until May 20 concerning the Delhi excise policy case (ED case)

    Voter turnout in Telangana 61.16 percent at 5 pm, Hyderabad lowest with 39.17, percentage might increase

    Voter turnout in Telangana 61.16 percent at 5 pm, Hyderabad lowest with 39.17, percentage might increase

    13 May 2024 2:07 PM GMT

    Polling for 17 Parliamentary Constituencies in Telangana ended at 6 pm on Monday. However, all those inside the polling booth premises would given slips and would be allowed to vote.

    KTR casts vote, wishes brother YS Jagan, hopes he does well in Andhra Pradesh

    KTR casts vote, wishes brother YS Jagan, hopes he does well in Andhra Pradesh

    13 May 2024 7:12 AM GMT

    BRS working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) and his family exercised their right to vote at GHMC Community Hall, Nandi Nagar, Banjara Hills polling station.

    KCR casts vote in Chintamadaka, says regional parties will play key role after elections

    KCR casts vote in Chintamadaka, says regional parties will play key role after elections

    13 May 2024 6:35 AM GMT

    Former Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and his wife K Shobha cast their votes in their native place Chintamadaka near Siddipet here on Monday.

    Urban apathy: 5.06 percent voting by 9 am in Hyderabad, 5.40 in Secunderabad, Malkajgiri 6.20

    Urban apathy: 5.06 percent voting by 9 am in Hyderabad, 5.40 in Secunderabad, Malkajgiri 6.20

    13 May 2024 5:22 AM GMT

    While the overall poll percentage in Telangana at 9 am on Monday is 9.51 percent, the impact of the long weekend and the indifference of tech voters have its effect in Hyderabad and Secunderabad

    Polling starts in Telangana, peaceful, brisk, farmers protest, officer on duty dies of heart attack

    Polling starts in Telangana, peaceful, brisk, farmers protest, officer on duty dies of heart attack

    13 May 2024 4:10 AM GMT

    Polling for 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana began on a peaceful note on Monday. Voters started arriving at the polling booths early in the morning fearing summer heat later in the day.

    Allu Arjun visit: EC orders action against Nandyal SP, others for violation of MCC

    Allu Arjun visit: EC orders action against Nandyal SP, others for violation of MCC

    12 May 2024 11:07 AM GMT

    The visit and the grand welcome that was accorded to Allu Arjun in Nandyal became controversial as TDP Chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu was scheduled to visit Nandyal around the same time.

    APSRTC allocates 5,458 buses for election personnel, runs 1,066 buses from Hyderabad

    APSRTC allocates 5,458 buses for election personnel, runs 1,066 buses from Hyderabad

    12 May 2024 10:23 AM GMT

    APSRTC has arranged 5,458 buses for the transportation of election personnel and equipment for the simultaneous elections scheduled for May, 13.