‘Tried to divide us for 10 yrs.’ Why Rao Inderjit is taking on fellow Union minister Khattar
BJP won 10 of 11 seats in Rao Inderjit’s home turf, Ahirwal belt. Insiders say he wants to dilute Khattar’s influence. Key Points
ThePrintIn Haryana's Ateli, BJP's Arti Rao banks on her father's legacy. But 'outsider' tag poses challenge
Contesting the Ateli Vidhan Sabha seat, the 45-year-old has waited 10 years for a ticket. She is the daughter of Gurgaon MP Rao Inderjit Singh & granddaughter of Haryana's 2nd CM. Key Points
ThePrintHalf Lion again: After Bharat Ratna, a biopic web series to resurrect P.V.
Hyderabad: A biographical web series celebrating the life and times of former prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao is set to stream on an OTT platform backed by actor Allu Arjun next year. The project is an adaptation of author Vinay Sitapati’s 2016 biography of the former prime minister, Half-Lion: How P.V. Narasimha Rao Transformed India. Helmed […] Key Points
ThePrintHDFC Bank talking to Paytm; waiting and watching as events unfold: Executive
Paytm has been a partner over the years for our acceptance business, for our aggregator business. Under the current circumstances, we don't know too much about what is happening but we are talking, we are waiting and watching to see how events develop. That is all I can say right now, HDFC Bank's country head for payments Parag Rao said. Key Points
Economic TimesFormer Telangana CM KCR successfully undergoes hip replacement surgery after fall
The former CM has been shifted to the room after successfully completing the surgery and was recuperating, the bulletin said. He was receiving routine post operative care, including IV fluids, prophylactic antibiotics and pain medication. Key Points
Economic Times
RBI Deputy Guv pitches for an institute to train regulators across sectors
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao has advocated the establishment of a specialized institute aimed at educating regulators from various sectors. Rao emphasized that effective regulation necessitates a forward-looking approach and meticulous drafting, akin to the finesse of an art form. He underscored the importance of concentrating efforts on training and enhancing the skills of regulatory professionals. Key Points
Economic TimesThat statistical rare figure, C R Rao
Rao's entry into the statistical arena was described variously as 'by chance' and 'a last resort' by several commentators. The Cramer-Rao bound was obtained in 1944, when he was teaching the large sample version of the bound - something already known - and a student asked him to prove it for finite samples. Key Points
The Economic TimesThe work that earned CR Rao the top honour in statistics, and why it matters
Last week, CR Rao was awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics. The announcement dwells on three concepts. What are they and why are they important? | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesMore leaders will join BJP, says G.V.L. Narasimha Rao
Welcoming the joining of former Chief Minister of unified Andhra Pradesh N. Kiran Kumar Reddy into the BJP, its Rajya Sabha member G.V.L. Narasimha Rao says Key Points
The HinduC.R. Rao wins top statistics award – a look back at his pioneering work
The Indian-American statistician C.R. Rao has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics. His work has influenced “economics, genetics, anthropology, geology, national planning, demography, biometry, and medicine”. Key Points
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Plate tectonics: A Wknd interview with restaurateur Niyati Rao
Ekaa, just 14 months old, has made it onto the extended list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. The dream is to create new Indian classics, says the 28-year-old. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDealshare founder, president of retail business in race for CEO post
“There is a review going on since Rao stepped down as the CEO. Singh and Medda are the two candidates from the existing management. But the (proceedings) are being run by (a) third-party firm to follow due process,” a person briefed on the matter said. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana Polls: KT Rama Rao cites Mahatma Gandhi, says 'Congress should have been disbanded after…'
Telangana Assembly Election 2023: BRS leader KT Rama Rao slammed BJP for their Backward Class chief ministerial candidate promise. The BRS leader also called for disbanding Congress. BRS won 88 out of 119 seats in 2018 election, while Congress won 19 seats. Key Points
mintPM Modi praises former PM and Congress leader PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, says ‘far-sighted leadership’
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, praising his leadership and commitment to India's progress. Congress also remembers Rao for his liberal economic reforms and contribution to nation-building. Key Points
mintFormer PM Narasimha Rao gets Bharat Ratna: All you should know about architect of modern India
The BJP government announced the Bharat Ratna for former Prime Ministers Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan. This follows the posthumous honor bestowed upon former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur last month. PM Narendra Modi praised Rao's extensive service to India, highlighting his role in economic liberalization and significant contributions to foreign policy and education. Key Points
Economic Times
'Not mad to want to join NDA,' says KTR in retort to PM Modi's claims of KCR wanting to join alliance
Telangana IT Minister K T Rama Rao responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao wanted to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Rao stated that there was no reason for Telangana to join the sinking ship of the NDA when other parties were leaving it. He also questioned the Prime Minister's claims of being clean and highlighted cases against leaders who later joined the BJP. Rao affirmed that KCR is a leader, not a cheater, and will win the upcoming Assembly polls. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's HPCL gets bids to lease part of Chhara LNG terminal
India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL.NS) has received six or seven bids from industries to lease a part of its Chhara liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal on the west coast, the LNG unit's chief executive said on Monday. Key Points
ReutersRBI deputy governor flags business risks for NBFCs
Addressing a NBFC summit organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Rao said though total assets of NBFCs have increased to 18.7% of the banking sector assets from 13% a decade ago, there are certain risks in their business models or balance sheets which need to be monitored for necessary actions. Key Points
Economic TimesAs Opposition parties met in Patna, BRS was busy meeting BJP ministers for State’s development
BRS did not attend meeting of Opposition parties in Patna, party working president K. T. Rama Rao did not clarify whether or not the party was invited to attend the meeting Key Points
The HinduApple supplier Foxconn to invest $500 million in India’s Telangana state
The investment will create 25,000 jobs in the first phase, K. T. Rama Rao said in a tweet. Key Points
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Question papers leakage in TSPSC not a systemic failure, says State government
Four Ministers, Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari and TSPSC chairman B. Janardhan Reddy met the Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to analyse the reasons for the leakage Key Points
The HinduBharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan dispels the notion of a North-South divide
The contributions of former PM Narasimha Rao and scientist MS Swaminathan show how innovation and determination can eliminate challenges. They were not sectarian and did not dedicate themselves to just their states alone. Key Points
ThePrintSandhya Mridul says she gets 'daaku' roles, unlike Aditi who gets to play royals
Actor Sandhya Mridul revealed how featuring in Taj-Divided by Blood was different for her. Here's what she said about her co-star Aditi Rao Hydari. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesBharat Ratnas to ex-PMs Rao, Charan Singh & scientist Swaminathan — how it helps BJP's politics
BJP leaders say party has empowered icons not recognised by Congress during their time. Rao had a falling out with Gandhi family, Congress had withdrawn support to Charan Singh govt. Key Points
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