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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    General Elections 2024 in 7 phases; AP Assembly; AP, Telangana polling on May 13, counting June 4

    General Elections 2024 in 7 phases; AP Assembly; AP, Telangana polling on May 13, counting June 4

    16 March 2024 10:53 AM GMT

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the Lok Sabha election 2024 schedule on Saturday. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force.

    Former IPS RS Praveen Kumar quits BSP in wake of Kavitha’s arrest, may join BRS; blames BJP

    Former IPS RS Praveen Kumar quits BSP in wake of Kavitha’s arrest, may join BRS; blames BJP

    16 March 2024 10:20 AM GMT

    Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Telangana unit president Dr. RS Praveen Kumar resigned from the party on Saturday, blaming the BJP for sabotaging the alliance with the BRS.

    KCR nominates Ragidi Lakshma Reddy for Malkajgiri, Atram Sakku for Adilabad Lok Sabha seats

    KCR nominates Ragidi Lakshma Reddy for Malkajgiri, Atram Sakku for Adilabad Lok Sabha seats

    14 March 2024 3:04 PM GMT

    BRS president K Chandrashekar Rao nominated Ragidi Lakshma Reddy for Malkajgiri and Atram Sakku for Adilabad Parliamentary Constituencies

    Malla Reddy denies reports of joining Congress, says he met DK Shivakumar for friend’s business

    Malla Reddy denies reports of joining Congress, says he met DK Shivakumar for friend’s business

    14 March 2024 1:33 PM GMT

    His response came after a picture of Malla Reddy with Shivakumar became viral on social media. Malla Reddy’s son and son-in-law could be seen along with the Karnataka Deputy CM.

    WNS unveils its new 40,000 sq ft delivery centre in Hyderabad

    WNS unveils its new 40,000 sq ft delivery centre in Hyderabad

    14 March 2024 1:01 PM GMT

    WNS (Holdings) Limited a leading provider of global business process management solutions, on Thursday launched its new delivery centre in Nanakramguda in Hyderabad.

    KCR scripting ‘bounce back’ of BRS with illusions on Congress fading fast

    KCR scripting ‘bounce back’ of BRS with illusions on Congress fading fast

    14 March 2024 12:33 PM GMT

    With the perception of voters in Telangana fast-changing in the last three months after the Congress won the Assembly elections, KCR seems to be working on his stroke of genius.

    Govt to disburse Rs 1 lakh Cr Dwacra loans, reimburse banks interest-free loans: Bhatti Vikramarka

    Govt to disburse Rs 1 lakh Cr Dwacra loans, reimburse banks interest-free loans: Bhatti Vikramarka

    14 March 2024 11:58 AM GMT

    Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has called upon banks to give priority to women groups, agriculture, housing, and education sectors while disbursing loans.

    Narendra Modi to spearhead four-day campaign in Telangana, AP from March 15

    Narendra Modi to spearhead four-day campaign in Telangana, AP from March 15

    14 March 2024 8:46 AM GMT

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spearhead the BJP's Lok Sabha election campaign in the Telugu States starting from March 15. This is his second visit to Telangana in March.

    BRS announces nine MP candidates so far, including four on March 13

    BRS announces nine MP candidates so far, including four on March 13

    13 March 2024 4:28 PM GMT

    Following the announcement of candidates for Warangal (SC) and Chevella the party also declared the names of Gali Anil Kumar for Zaheerabad LS and Bajireddy Govardhan Reddy for Nizamabad LS seats.

    BRS nominates Kadiyam Srihari’s daughter Kavya for Warangal LS, Kasani Gnaneshwar for Chevella

    BRS nominates Kadiyam Srihari’s daughter Kavya for Warangal LS, Kasani Gnaneshwar for Chevella

    13 March 2024 5:17 PM GMT

    The announcement came after the BRS president reviewed the Warangal LS constituency with the leaders concerned at his Nandinagar residence on Wednesday.

    Telangana’s Pandavula Gutta older than Himalayas; GSI names it geo-heritage site

    Telangana’s Pandavula Gutta older than Himalayas; GSI names it geo-heritage site

    13 March 2024 2:12 PM GMT

    As part of the ongoing ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the GSI, Telangana, organised a geo-heritage walk at the Pandavula Gutta located in Jayashankar-Bhupalpally district.

    Following high drama, Wardhannapet EX-MLA of BRS Aroori Ramesh denies joining BJP, meets KCR

    Following high drama, Wardhannapet EX-MLA of BRS Aroori Ramesh denies joining BJP, meets KCR

    13 March 2024 11:31 AM GMT

    Former BRS MLA Aroori Ramesh on Wednesday made it clear that he had no plans to change his loyalty to the BJP and denied reports that he was kidnapped by the BRS leaders from his home.