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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress, CPI urge youth to save Constitution
Hyderabad: The Congress, AIMIM and the CPI celebrated the 79th Independence Day on Friday, with TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud and CPI national committee member Chada Venkat Reddy urging the youth to save the Constitution and democracy, and to prevent the BJP from misusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) for electoral gains. At Gandhi Bhavan, Mahesh Goud said freedom was achieved through the sacrifices of several leaders. However, he alleged that the BJP govt at the Centre was destroying the country with divisive and hatred politics. At the CPI office, Chada Venkat Reddy highlighted the left party's role in protecting the rights of the poor. He reiterated party's commitment to prevent communal forces from destroying the Constitution. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Gold Rates Today in Hyderabad | Silver Rates Today in Hyderabad Meanwhile, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi hoisted the national flag at various places in the city, including the Girls Madrasa in Moghulpura. In Suryapet, irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Congress govt was committed to ensure food security, providing housing to the needy, and driving inclusive growth so that every citizen has the opportunity to live with dignity and progress. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Wearing traditional Lambada tribal headgear, Uttam noted that Telangana is the only state in the country providing free fine rice to over 80% of its population through the public distribution system, a step that has ensured nutritional security for over three crore beneficiaries. In Adilabad, advisor to govt Mohammed Ali Shabbir said that the real tyest of governance lies in ensuring that food security, pensions, affordable cooking gas, drinking water, housing, healthcare, education, and urban amenities reach every eligible citizen on time. He described welfare not as charity, but as a constitutional promise that strengthens dignity and opportunity for the poor. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana tops in food security: Uttam
Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the Congress government in Telangana was committed to guaranteeing food security, providing housing to the needy, and driving inclusive growth so that every citizen has the opportunity to live with dignity and progress. Attired in traditional Lambada tribal headgear, Mr. Reddy hoisted the National Flag at the Suryapet District Collector's office on Friday. He said that the Congress government's policies were designed to touch the lives of all, from the farmer in the field to the worker in the city, from women and children to the elderly and the most vulnerable. 'Today, Telangana stands out as the only State in India providing free fine rice to over 80% of its population, through PDS, a step that has ensured nutritional security for over three crore families,' he said, adding that the government was committed to completing all pending irrigation projects.
New Indian Express
08-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Withdraw Muslim reservation proposal, will pursue 42% quota for BCs: Kishan Reddy
HYDERABAD: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Thursday challenged the ruling Congress and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to clarify whether they were prepared to withdraw the proposed 10 per cent reservation for Muslims within the 42 per cent BC quota. He asserted that if the Congress agreed, he would personally ensure that the Centre approves the full 42 per cent reservation for OBC communities. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, the Union minister criticised Revanth for his remarks alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was obstructing the passage of bills because he was a 'converted BC'. Kishan Reddy went further, insinuating that Revanth Reddy might not be a 'true Reddy' but a 'Lambada convert.' He accused the Congress of working in favour of the AIMIM and even speculated that the party might offer the chief minister's post to the Owaisi family. He also predicted that Revanth Reddy would face defeat in the next Assembly elections. The Union minister pointed out that the high court had previously struck down the 4 per cent reservation for Muslims, which was stayed by Supreme Court later, and alleged that former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao had also worked in favour of the AIMIM during his tenure, reducing BC reservations. He wondered how the ruling Congress could justify granting 10 per cent reservation to Muslims, a move that has sparked controversy nationwide.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana's GI count hits 27 with 9 applications filed in past 2 months
Hyderabad: Telangana's race to preserve its agricultural and artisanal heritage has hit the fast track in 2025, with nine geographical indication (GI) applications being filed in just the past two months. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These include five GI applications for agricultural products, two for handicraft products, and one each for textile and manufactured goods. Interestingly, it took Telangana over two decades to get GI tags for just 18 products across categories such as handicrafts, textiles, food, and agriculture. But this year it filed eight applications in July and one for Balanagar Custard Apple in June. "With this, Telangana's GI tally has hit 27. With four more products in advanced stages of filing, Telangana is firmly on track to cross the 30 GIs mark in the coming months," said Telangana's GI man Subhajit Saha, who has filed three of these nine applications on behalf of Resolute4IP. The four agri GI applications include those for Kollapur Benishan Mango, Nalgonda Nimma (acid lime), Jagtial Sesame, and Nalgonda Dosakai. While Jagtial Sesame is known for its high oil content and nutty flavour, Nalgonda Nimma is known for its high juice content and intense tangy flavour. On the other hand, the Nalgonda Dosakai (cucumber) is known for its mildly tangy flavour and Kollapur Benishan Mango is renowned for its sweet taste, fibreless flesh, and vibrant yellow skin, making its much sought after in export markets. The two handicraft applications include one for Nalgonda Banjara Tribal Needle Crafts, which involves patchwork and applique work done by the nomadic Lambada tribe of Telangana, and another for Warangal Rangasaipet Brassware, which involves intricate embossing techniques of artisans of Rangasaipet using brass and bronze that date back to Kakatiya era. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The sole textile GI application is for Mahadevpur Tussar Silk Products, the famed `Konda Patti' Tussar silk sarees made by artisans of Jayashankar Bhupalapally district using silkworms that feed on leaves of local trees. The Nalgonda Banjara Tribal Jewellery is made using old coins, German silver, and silver by Lambadas using traditional techniques passed down generations.
Metro
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Six methods people claim will induce labour, rated by a midwife
Meghan Markle tried to twerk her baby out — and she might be onto something. To mark Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday, the Duchess of Sussex shared a never-before-seen video from the maternity ward, filmed before her daughter was born. The clip, which some are calling cringeworthy, showed Meghan throwing it back to Baby Momma Dance by Starrkeisha, with Prince Harry bopping alongside. Just your average royal birth preparation. She captioned the video: 'Both of our children were a week past their due dates.. so when spicy food, all that walking and acupuncture didn't work — there was only one thing left to do.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video With Lillibet arriving safely, the world can only assume Meghan's rhythmic tactics worked. We've all heard the same theories as Meghan, but every mum's experience is different, and what works for some, definitely won't for others. So, can a last-minute boogie really get things moving? Metro asked Lesley Bland, lead midwife for education at My Expert Midwife, to share her thoughts on the most popular labour-inducing tricks — and how effective they are out of five. Turns out Meghan's dancing wasn't so random after all. 'If you are going to try anything, try a little boogie, shimmy, or a wiggle,' says Lesley. The midwife explains dancing — or similar exercise — can encourage the baby's head to descend through the pelvis, which in turn puts pressure onto the cervix, which can start uterine contractions.' However, she adds: 'As always, there is no guarantee that your Lambada or Salsa will induce labour, but you might have fun doing it, which will release that incredible hormone of love, oxytocin, which in itself is associated with labour.' Lesley advises giving it a try. 'At best, your labour will kick in; at worst, you'll have fun! Lesley says this is another method of encouraging labour that she can get on board with. 'Adopting an upright mobile position can help to get the baby's head down into the pelvis, which puts pressure onto the cervix and kickstarts early labour.' She says gentle walking three to four times a week, and curb walking (where one foot is on the curb and one on the road) have been recommended. 'Exercise in general can have positive effects on labour and recovery in the postnatal period,' she adds. While it's not guaranteed to induce labour, she suggests trying it to boost your mental health and general well-being too. This is a commonly suggested way to induce labour, but is there any truth to it? Lesley says: 'There have been some trials looking at sexual intercourse to induce labour, but the results are very spurious, and the conclusions are uncertain. 'We know sperm contains prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that are used in the induction of labour to make the cervix more favourable.' She adds that sex can also release the love hormone, oxytocin, which is associated with labour. Is there any harm in trying it? Lesley says: 'Some women find having sex at the end of the pregnancy really uncomfortable, while others enjoy the intimacy it brings with their partner before the sleepless nights.' She adds that sex should always be avoided if you have a low-lying placenta, have experienced any vaginal bleeding or have an amniotic water shave broken. If you have been advised not to for any other reason by your healthcare team, you should also abstain. Becca Mascarenhas, Midwife at The Portland Hospital (part of HCA Healthcare), tells Metro: 'Expectant mums are often keen to try natural ways to bring on labour, but it's important to know which methods are based on evidence, and which ones are more of a myth. 'It's also important to speak to your midwife before trying any labour-inducing techniques. Every woman and every pregnancy is different, so personalised advice is key. 'I would also add that we only ever recommend any of these techniques from 37 weeks pregnant to reduce the risk of pre-term labour.' Lesley says: 'This one has done the rounds for years, and, to be honest, is probably one of the ones that I would be encouraging women not to try.' Spicy food can cause a degree of irritation to the gastro system, which is more likely to cause diarrhoea than induce labour, according to Lesley. 'If you enjoy spicy food, then there is no reason not to have it if you really fancy it, but as a midwife, I wouldn't be using it as a means of inducing labour.' Some suggest eating prunes for the same reason as eating spicy food. Lesly says: 'It's more likely to give you loose bowels than induce labour, but if you fancy some then go for it.' Drinking raspberry leaf tea has been shared far and wide on social media as a natural remedy to induce labour. However, Lesley advises against it. She explains: 'Raspberry leaf tea helps to strengthen the smooth uterine muscle wall, which means that when contractions do start, they are more effective and efficient, helping labour to progress well.' More Trending So, the fruity tea gets an extra point for helping during labour, but as Lesley says: 'There is no evidence to support the theory that drinking it will actually induce labour, and as a midwife, I would not recommend this for that purpose.' Lesley explains that the method of drinking castor oil was used in the past as an alternative method for inducing labour, even during the 20th Century. She says: 'As a registered midwife, I would strongly recommend not even giving it a go. 'There has been some evidence that suggests castor oil can cause some uterine contractions, but if we are being honest about it, the effects are more likely to be an upset stomach and diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting than induction of labour.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: King Charles serenaded by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding singers at SXSW London MORE: Intruder arrested at Windsor Castle close to William and Kate's home MORE: Full list of the lavish presents Royals have received since 2020 Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
