Telangana’s Finances Make it the Perfect State for a Populist Government
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| An analysis of Telangana’s finances reveals that it is an ideal state for a populist government. The Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) is seeking re-election on a welfare plank, with the Congress trying to outdo them in this area. Telangana’s decoupling from Andhra Pradesh and the revenues from Hyderabad have created the conditions for a populist government. The results of the election will be known on December 3. |
Assembly Elections 2023: Telangana to Vote on November 30
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| The assembly elections in five states, including Telangana, will be declared on December 3. The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) is facing tough competition from the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana. Currently, BRS holds 98 out of the 119 seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in the BJP’s victory during his roadshow in Hyderabad. The election results will have implications for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Vote counting for Telangana and the other four states will take place on December 3. |
Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Manual drilling initiated by rat-hole mining experts to rescue trapped workers
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| At least 12 rat-hole mining specialists have begun manual drilling to rescue 41 workers who are trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi. The drilling approach was adopted after a large auger machine became stuck. Vertical drilling has reached a depth of 36 meters out of the required 86 meters. The rescuers aim to extract the workers by Thursday through a one-meter-wide shaft. A secondary probe has also indicated no significant geological obstacles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to pray for the safe release of the trapped individuals. |
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Six-member rat-hole mining team deployed for rescue ops
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| A six-member rat-hole mining team has been deployed to rescue 41 workers who have been trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi for 16 days. The rescue operation involves manual drilling and excavation using the rat-hole mining method. Parts of a US-made auger machine got stuck in the rubble, prompting officials to employ alternative options such as vertical drilling and the rat-hole mining technique. The team of rat-hole miners from Madhya Pradesh will manually drill through the remaining debris and evacuate the workers. Rat-hole mining is a primitive method involving narrow, horizontal passages. The rescue process is expected to take around 24-32 hours. However, bad weather conditions may hinder the operation. |
Telangana Independent Candidate Creates Ripple in Poll Campaign
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| Karne Shireesha, a 26-year-old independent candidate in the Telangana assembly elections, is gaining attention with her innovative campaign and appeals to unemployed youngsters. Despite lacking political and financial backing, Shireesha has garnered support from thousands of young people who are conducting extensive campaigns on her behalf. While some are skeptical of her chances of winning against seasoned politicians, Shireesha remains confident that her fight for the cause of the unemployed youth will be acknowledged. |
