YSR Congress Party releases their election manifesto

Hyderabad, April 13 (ANI): YSR Congress Chief Jaganmohan Reddy along with other party leaders released its manifesto on Sunday for the Lok Sabha polls in Hyderabad. The party released two separate manifestoes for the two states- Telangana and Seemandhra to be formed out of Andhra Pradesh. Thereafter, Reddy addressed the media and promised to bring back the 'Golden Era' of late YS Rajasekhara Reddy in Seemandhra and Telangana if voted to power. He also said that poverty eradication and development would be main focus of his party. Apr 13, 2014
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IPL 7 News: Ishant Sharma Charged up to Play for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Injury problems could put and end to the international careers of cricketers. Ishant Sharma was so close to calling it quits in the ODI format before deciding against it. The 6'4" tall pacer now hopes that IPL 7 can give him the much-needed confidence to take it forward to the highest level of the game. Apr 13, 2014
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Jairam Ramesh releases Congress manifesto for Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 12 (ANI): Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Saturday released the Congress’ election manifesto for Telangana, focusing on how to reconstruct the state on all fronts while mainly addressing problems of water and bifurcation of state level employees. The manifesto was released at the state Congress headquarters. Apart from the other promises, the manifesto also laid a stress on upliftment of weaker sections and promised some new welfare schemes. The manifesto also made key promises with regard to setting up new industries in the new State besides developing it in agriculture sector. Apr 13, 2014
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It happens: Ram-Navami

New Delhi/Kanpur/Varanasi, April 11 (ANI): Devout Hindus paid obeisance at temples in northern India as nine-day fasting festival, 'Navratri', marked in honour of goddess Durga, concluded. Devotees thronged temples in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh state to sought blessings of the goddess on the Hindu festival of 'Ram Navami'.According to the legends, Lord Rama sought blessings of goddess of power, Durga, before waging a war against a demon king Ravana. 'Ram Navami' is also one of the most important festivals of the Vaishnava sect of the Hindus. On this day, temples are decorated and the idols of Lord Rama, his wife, Sita and his brother Lakshman, are richly adorned. Devotees, both young and old, visit the temples and made offerings of sweets, flowers and fruits.The festival falls on the ninth-day of the moonlit fortnight in the months of March-April. Most people consider it an auspicious day and some even observe a strict fast a day earlier. It is believed that Lord Rama was born to eradicate evil from the earth. His saga is depicted in the Ramayana scripture. Apr 12, 2014
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It happens: Marathon for Peace & Unity

New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): Hundreds of school children participated in marathon race, 'Run for Unity' in New Delhi to promote peace, brotherhood and unity among people living in the country on Saturday. The marathon touched different places of worship in south Delhi, welcoming harmony among everyone.Teenagers from various parts of the nation participated in the marathon and stopped at religious destinations like temples, mosques, churches and Sikh holy shrines en route to receive tokens with religious symbols embossed on them.Eventually when the runners reached the final checkpoint, they received a set of golden rules with underlying messages of peaceful co-existence.The event was organised by Italy based Focolare Movement at Holy Child Auxilium School in New Delhi. Such events have been already organised many world cities by the firm. Apr 12, 2014
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BJP-TDP join hands for 2014 polls, TDP workers protest

Hyderabad, April 06 (ANI): BJP and TDP on Sunday announced alliance for the upcoming 2014 general elections in Andhra Pradesh as TDP workers protest against the decision outside party President N Chandrababu Naidu's residence. After Shiromani Akali Dal leader Naresh Gujral announced the alliance, Naidu said that the tie-up is done for the interest if the nation. He said that the goal is Congress free India and corruption free India and to gain 300+ seats. Apr 6, 2014
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TRS releases first list of 69 candidates

Hyderabad, April 04 (ANI): TRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao on Friday released his party’s manifesto and first list of candidates for assembly polls in Telangana. Rao released names of 69 candidates. Rao expressed confidence over victory in Telangana. A key TRS leader, K Taraka Rama Rao, ruled out alliance with any other party. Apr 5, 2014

Pawan Kalyan to Set Up Jana Sena Party Office in Hyderabad Suburbs

Having declared that neither he nor his party candidates would contest this year's (2014) elections for Lok Sabha or the State Assembly in Andhra Pradesh, Jana Sena founder Pawan Kalyan is now searching for a suitable place for his party office in Hyderabad. Apr 4, 2014