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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    Eid-Ul-Fitr on April 11 in Telangana as moon not sighted by Markazi Ruet e Hilal committee on April 9

    Eid-Ul-Fitr on April 11 in Telangana as moon not sighted by Markazi Ruet e Hilal committee on April 9

    10 April 2024 6:20 AM GMT

    As a result, Muslims in Telangana along with their brethren in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and many other parts of the country will observe another day of fasting.

    Chandrababu Naidus statement on volunteers vindicates our stand:YSRCP

    Chandrababu Naidu's statement on volunteers vindicates our stand:YSRCP

    9 April 2024 1:52 PM GMT

    The YSRCP also assured the people that on the day of swearing-in on June 4, 2024, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will bring back the volunteer system.

    Chandrababu Naidu to retain volunteer system if voted to power, announces Rs 10,000 monthly payment

    Chandrababu Naidu to retain volunteer system if voted to power, announces Rs 10,000 monthly payment

    9 April 2024 11:42 AM GMT

    Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced that if voted to power the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance will retain the volunteer system and will raise their monthly payment to Rs 10,000.

    Priests predict successful year for KTR on Ugadi, victory in next elections

    Priests predict successful year for KTR on Ugadi, victory in next elections

    9 April 2024 8:53 AM GMT

    KTR will have a successful Telugu New Year and will witness a rise in popularity according to the ‘Ugadi Panchanga Shravanam’ held at the Telangana Bhavan here on Tuesday.

    “I am victim of political vendetta,” BRS MLC Kavitha tells judge in a handwritten letter

    “I am victim of political vendetta,” BRS MLC Kavitha tells judge in a handwritten letter

    9 April 2024 7:50 AM GMT

    In a handwritten four-page letter purportedly written by BRS MLC K Kavitha who is jailed in Tihar prison, she said that she was the victim in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case.

    Delhi Liquor Scam: Rouse Avenue Court extends BRS MLC Kavitha’s judicial custody till April 23

    Delhi Liquor Scam: Rouse Avenue Court extends BRS MLC Kavitha’s judicial custody till April 23

    9 April 2024 6:53 AM GMT

    The Rouse Avenue Court extended BRS MLC K Kavitha’s judicial custody till April 23. On Monday the court denied interim bail to Kavitha, in the Delhi liquor policy scam case.

    Jana Sena Party leader Pothina Mahesh resigns, blames Pawan Kalyan for playing selfish politics

    Jana Sena Party leader Pothina Mahesh resigns, blames Pawan Kalyan for playing selfish politics

    8 April 2024 2:46 PM GMT

    Pothina Venkata Mahesh has resigned from the party and all the positions he was holding following the allocation of Vijayawada west seat to NDA candidate and former Union Minister Sujana Chowdhury.

    Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal to hear arguments from May 15, refuses to extend timeframe for AP

    Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal to hear arguments from May 15, refuses to extend timeframe for AP

    8 April 2024 12:11 PM GMT

    KWDT-II has refused to accept the plea of the Andhra Pradesh Government for an extension to submit a Statment of Case and counter-argument about its claims on sharing of Krishna water with Telangana.

    Chandrababu Naidu announces Rs 6,000 pension for differently abled, condemns burning of TDP office in Palnadu

    Chandrababu Naidu announces Rs 6,000 pension for differently abled, condemns burning of TDP office in Palnadu

    8 April 2024 11:25 AM GMT

    SATTENAPALLE: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former Chief Minister has declared that he would implement a Rs 6,000 pension scheme for the differently abled after coming to power in the...

    Rouse Avene Court denies interim bail to BRS MLC Kavitha in liquor policy case

    Rouse Avene Court denies interim bail to BRS MLC Kavitha in liquor policy case

    8 April 2024 5:33 AM GMT

    Special CBI judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts dismissed Kavitha’s interim bail application on Monday. The verdict was kept on reserve by the judge on April 4, 2024.

    BRS MLA Tellam Venkat Rao joins Congress, KTR slams Congress’s double standards

    BRS MLA Tellam Venkat Rao joins Congress, KTR slams Congress’s double standards

    7 April 2024 2:26 PM GMT

    This development comes as a blow to the BRS party, especially in the political landscape of Khammam, where Tellam Venkata Rao, the lone MLA representing the BRS, decided to switch allegiance.

    Election Commission serves notice on YS Jagan for remarks on Chandrababu Naidu

    Election Commission serves notice on YS Jagan for remarks on Chandrababu Naidu

    7 April 2024 2:10 PM GMT

    The TDP leader complained that YS Jagan made derogatory comments against Chandrababu Naidu in violation of the Model Code of Conduct.