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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India Gazette
Coventry to London on the train: Telangana MLA KTR beats arduous motorway travel
London [UK], June 1 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) took a train from Coventry to London to beat arduous motorway travel after PDSL Knowledge Centre inauguration, calling the ride a 'good one'. Rao said on Saturday that the ride was a better way to beat the motorway traffic. The train journey from Coventry to London typically takes around 1 hour and 34 minutes, with the fastest journeys taking just 56 minutes. The distance between Coventry and London is 85 miles (137 km). In a post on X, he said, 'Coventry to London on the train After the PDSL Knowledge Centre inauguration, it seemed like a better idea to get on a train to beat the Motorway traffic. Short ride but was a good one.' Rao inaugurated a new facility of PDSL (Pragmatic Design Solution Limited) on May 30 at Warwick, Coventry, UK. The BRS Party said in a post on X, 'BRS Working President and Former Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao inaugurated a new facility of P.D.S.L(Pragmatic Design Solution Limited) on May 30th at Warwick, Coventry, U.K. Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited (PDSL) is a UK based engineering services company that supports leading automotive companies such as McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land rover.' 'Kranthi Puppala, Director, PDSL, had extended an invitation to BRS Working President to inaugurate their facility. Speaking on the occasion, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao congratulated the entire family of PDSL for their new facility that he called an 'impressive collaboration between university and industry'.' Rao (KTR) participated in India Week 2025, an international forum organised by Bridge India. He delivered the keynote address on Friday, highlighting Telangana's governance model during the nine-year BRS tenure, focusing on innovation-driven development and inclusive growth. He also informed that the theme of his talk at the India Week Conference was 'Why Telangana Matters'. Taking to social media, X, KT Rama Rao wrote, 'Why Telangana Matters' was the theme of my talk at the India Week Conference held by@BridgeIndiaOrgat London, UK. I narrated the story of how a young state like Telangana, under the visionary leadership of Former Chief Minister KCR Garu, has become a model for rapid and balanced development. From rural rejuvenation to urban infrastructure, from IT to agriculture, Telangana proved that with the right leadership and political will, transformation is possible.' (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
KTR lays focus on upskilling
Hyderabad: BRS working president asserted that his commitment to the development of Telangana goes beyond political power. "India First, Telangana First – this is not just a slogan, it's our policy direction to promote state's interests on global platforms," he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking after inaugurating the Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited (PDSL) Knowledge Centre at the University of Warwick, UK, the former minister said the BRS govt transformed Hyderabad into one of India's premier automotive hubs. "Under the BRS regime, Hyderabad stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Pune and Chennai as a leading centre for the automotive industry," he said. Rama Rao credited this transformation to the party's progressive industrial policies and visionary planning. Extending his vision beyond research and development, KTR said that Telangana must aim to become the number one destination for automobile manufacturing as well. He reminded that Telangana was the first Indian state to host the prestigious Formula-E race, which underscored the state's commitment to innovation in the mobility sector. "Our govt envisioned and worked towards creating a Mobility Valley to attract global investment and build a strong automotive ecosystem," he said. The BRS leader explained how Telangana emerged as a magnet for global investments during the party's tenure in office. He recalled how global tech majors such as Google, Amazon, and Facebook established their largest campuses in Hyderabad under the BRS govt. "In just nine years, Telangana made remarkable strides in IT jobs, exports, infrastructure, and innovation. That momentum must continue," he said. KTR called upon India's youth and industries to adapt to the rapidly changing global landscape. "Our youth are proving their mettle across sectors — be it IT, life sciences, or automobiles. But to stay ahead, constant upskilling is essential," he advised. KTR urged educational institutions, companies, and govts to invest in skilling and re-skilling programmes that respond to future challenges.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India Gazette
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao participates in India Week 2025 organised by Bridge India at London
London [UK], May 31 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) participated in India Week 2025, an international forum organised by Bridge India. He delivered the keynote address on Friday, highlighting Telangana's governance model during the nine-year BRS tenure, focusing on innovation-driven development and inclusive growth. He also informed that the theme of his talk at the India Week Conference was 'Why Telangana Matters'. Taking to social media, X, KT Rama Rao wrote, ''Why Telangana Matters' was the theme of my talk at the India Week Conference held by@BridgeIndiaOrgat London, UK. I narrated the story of how a young state like Telangana, under the visionary leadership of Former Chief Minister KCR Garu, has become a model for rapid and balanced development. From rural rejuvenation to urban infrastructure, from IT to agriculture, Telangana proved that with the right leadership and political will, transformation is possible.' 'Also shared insights on how Telangana's development model can be replicated across the country to build a more progressive, inclusive, and self-reliant India,' the post reads. Recently, KT Rama Rao (KTR) also inaugurated the Knowledge Centre of Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited (PDSL) in Warwick, United Kingdom. This facility will serve as a Near-Shore Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Test Centre, providing R&D services to leading global automotive companies, including McLaren, Aston Martin, and Jaguar Land Rover. Speaking at the inauguration of the PDSL, BRS Working President and former Minister KT Rama Rao asserted that his commitment to the development of Telangana goes beyond political power. 'India First, Telangana First, this is not just a slogan; it's our policy direction,' KTR declared, reaffirming his dedication to promoting Telangana's interests on global platforms. He took the opportunity to highlight the BRS government's contributions in transforming Hyderabad into one of India's premier automotive hubs. 'Under the BRS regime, Hyderabad stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Pune and Chennai as a leading centre for the automotive industry,' he remarked. He credited this transformation to the party's progressive industrial policies and visionary planning. Extending his vision beyond research and development, KTR emphasized that Telangana must aim to become the number one destination for automobile manufacturing as well. He reminded the audience that Telangana was the first Indian state to host the prestigious Formula E Championship, which underscored the state's commitment to innovation in the mobility sector. 'Our government envisioned and worked towards creating a Mobility Valley to attract global investment and build a strong automotive ecosystem,' he said. The BRS Working President also underlined how Telangana emerged as a magnet for global investments during the party's tenure in office. He recalled how global tech majors like Google, Amazon, and Facebook established their largest campuses in Hyderabad under the BRS government. 'In just nine years, Telangana made remarkable strides in IT jobs, exports, infrastructure, and innovation. That momentum must continue,' he said. KTR called upon India's youth and industries to adapt to the rapidly changing global landscape. 'Our youth are proving their mettle across sectors, be it IT, life sciences, or automobiles. But to stay ahead, constant upskilling is essential,' he advised. He urged educational institutions, companies, and governments to invest in skilling and re-skilling programs that respond to future challenges. Following the formal inauguration, KTR toured the facility, interacted with company staff, and was briefed by PDSL representatives about the organisation's ongoing initiatives. (ANI)
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Commitment to growth of Telangana goes beyond political power: KTR
HYDERABAD BRS working president and former minister K.T. Rama Rao has asserted that his commitment to the development of Telangana goes beyond political power. 'India First, Telangana First, is not just a slogan but it's our policy direction,' he said, reaffirming his dedication to promoting Telangana's interests on global platforms. Speaking at the inauguration of the Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited (PDSL) Knowledge Centre at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, on Saturday, he commended the PDSL, describing its growth as a symbol of Telangana's rising talent and global relevance. 'It's a matter of immense pride that youth from Telangana are playing key roles in global entities,' he said. Taking the opportunity to highlight the previous BRS Government's contribution in transforming Hyderabad into one of India's premier automotive hubs, he stated that Hyderabad stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Pune and Chennai as a leading centre for the automotive industry. He credited this transformation to the party's progressive industrial policies and visionary planning. Mr. Rama Rao stressed that Telangana must aim to become the number one destination for automobile manufacturing as well. He reminded the audience that Telangana was the first Indian State to host the prestigious Formula E Championship, which underscored the State's commitment to innovation in the mobility sector. He noted how Telangana emerged as a magnet for global investments during the party's tenure in office. He asked India's youth and industries to adapt to the rapidly changing global landscape. To stay ahead, constant upskilling was essential, he suggested and urged educational institutions, companies and governments, to invest in skilling and re-skilling programmes that respond to future challenges.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Automotive
- India Gazette
Telangana NRIs give grand welcome to K.T. Rama Rao in London
London [UK], May 28 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from members of the Telangana diaspora upon his arrival in London on Tuesday. Scores of Telangana NRIs gathered at the airport to greet the senior BRS leader, holding a large 'Welcome KTR' banner and expressing their admiration. Among those present were directors and family members of Pragmatic Design Solution Limited (PDSL), a UK-based automotive R&D firm. KTR interacted warmly with the crowd, greeting many by name and posing for selfies with attendees. The BRS leader is in the UK to participate in India Week 2025, an international forum organised by Bridge India. He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on May 30, highlighting Telangana's governance model during the nine-year BRS tenure, focusing on innovation-driven development and inclusive growth. According to an official statement, global policymakers, political leaders, and thought leaders will attend the event. KTR's address will spotlight the BRS government's transformative governance model, Telangana's innovation-driven development, inclusive policies, and global aspirations. During his visit, KTR will inaugurate the Knowledge Centre of PDSL in Warwick. The facility will serve as a Near Shore Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Test Centre, providing R&D services to leading global automotive companies, including McLaren, Aston Martin, and Jaguar Land Rover. KTR thanked the Telangana diaspora and PDSL leadership for their warm welcome and continued support. The newly established centre represents Telangana's growing links with global mobility technology ecosystems, highlighting the state's commitment to technological innovation and international collaboration. Following his UK engagements, KTR will travel to the United States to participate in the Telangana Formation Day and BRS Silver Jubilee Celebrations. In the US, KTR will be the chief guest at the Telangana Formation Day and BRS Silver Jubilee celebrations on June 1 at the Comerica Centre in Frisco, Texas. The event, organised by Telangana NRIs, is expected to attract thousands of participants who supported the Telangana movement and continue to contribute to its global recognition. On June 2, KTR will address Indian students at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas). His interaction will focus on youth leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the role of education in nation-building. Known for inspiring young minds with his practical and visionary approach, KTR will encourage students to participate in India's growth story with a futuristic outlook. There is significant enthusiasm among the Indian diaspora, especially Telangana NRIs, entrepreneurs, and students in both the UK and the US. KTR's visit is seen as a vital opportunity to strengthen diaspora ties and position Telangana as a global leader in innovation, governance, and economic progress. (ANI)
