HYDERABAD: Who follows whom on social media within the top echelons of the BRS appeared to have stirred a strong storm in a teacup on Monday with reports that appeared on various social media handles on the subject apparently triggering some ‘quick corrections’ as well as angry reactions from the party The BRS accused the Revanth Reddy-led government and the Congress of orchestrating a divisive and smear campaign against BRS leaders It all began with reports doing the rounds that BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao had ‘unfollowed’ senior party leader and nephew T and that Harish Rao is not followed by party working president and cousin K.T This apparently prompted Rama Rao to 'follow' Harish Rao While the BRS official handle also follows Harish Rao he does not figure in those followed by Kavitha lodged a complaint with the cybercrime division of the police demanding a probe and action against several social media handles alleging that they were spreading fake reports “These are deliberate attempts to destabilise the party in the wake of the BRS’ success of its silver jubilee public meeting on April 27,” Dr Dasoju said after lodging the complaint with the police said “Telangana Congress Party’s fake propaganda machine under @revanth_anumula must be stopped they’re resorting to diversion & mudslinging We’ll expose their lies & take punitive legal action Please Login or Register to save the story Please Login or Register to delete saved story Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for focusing on events like Miss World while farmers struggled at procurement centres Siddipet: Former Minister T Harish Rao on Monday termed the deaths of four farmers at paddy procurement centres in the State as murders by the Congress government alleging that delays and negligence forced farmers to wait for days under harsh conditions Speaking to reporters in Siddipet after inspecting rain-damaged paddy at the agricultural market, Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for focusing on events like Miss World while farmers struggled at procurement centres He demanded that the government announce an ex-gratia of Rs.5 lakh to the families of deceased farmers Rao said farmers were forced to sleep at procurement centres to protect their produce from rain and theft facing numerous hardships due to the lack of tarpaulins Rao questioned the delay in arranging hamalis and lorries to transport paddy to rice mills He alleged that officials and millers were unfairly deducting 5 to 8 kg per quintal Rao said Congress leaders who once visited procurement centres while in opposition were now avoiding them as the government had failed to address farmers’ problems He demanded immediate procurement of soaked paddy to prevent it from rotting further He also blamed the government for delays in payment stating that even after 10 days of procurement contradicting Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwar Rao’s claim that payments were made within 48 hours Rao further accused the Congress of betraying farmers by not fulfilling promises like loan waivers and Rythu Bharosa benefits He interacted with farmers to understand the duration of their wait at procurement centres and Rajgamar UG mines in the Korba Area on 4th May 2025 he assessed critical operational parameters and issued clear directives to fast-track approvals and ensure readiness for the upcoming monsoon he stressed the need to accelerate the mine’s expansion from 5.25 to 7 MTY and achieve timely acquisition of ToR He instructed the team to complete First Mile Connectivity within schedule He also emphasized drone-based asset surveys and the urgent possession of land he directed the strengthening of haul roads and the rapid installation of pumps and pipelines the key focus was obtaining clearances to increase capacity to 2.1 MTY He instructed prompt compensation disbursal and urged teams to finish monsoon-related roadwork without delay the CMD directed immediate steps to commence production He stressed the fast-tracking of employment and R&R proposals and called for expediting approach road construction he underlined the initiation of HCM operations and advised pursuing EC revalidation for continued operations He also reviewed challenges at other underground mines—Dhelwadih and Bagdewa—highlighting concerns such as forest clearance renewals and land acquisition for infrastructure The CMD appreciated the field teams’ efforts and called for strong coordination and shared responsibility to meet the targets for FY 2025–26 Note*: All the articles and given information on this page are information based and provided by other sources Powered by ATC Online LLP BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar filed a complaint against a malicious campaign targeting T Harish Rao He accused Congress of spreading fake clippings Addressing the media after filing the complaint Sravan said ever since the BRS silver jubilee celebrations public meeting the Congress leadership was rattled by party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao’s speech and the public response He said Revanth Reddy and his Ministers were spreading misinformation against BRS leaders out of fear and political insecurity He charged the Congress with circulating fake paper clippings and using paid social media networks to defame Harish Rao Their campaign is not only unethical but also a legally punishable offence,” he said He warned that the BRS would pursue legal recourse to counter the defamatory content “The Chief Minister preaches action against cybercrime Will he now act against his own party’s paid pages Will the DGP take action or continue harassing BRS cadres instead?” he questioned Harish Rao warned to initiate legal action unless the Congress under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stopped its fake propaganda the Congress leaders were resorting to diversion and mudslinging “We will expose their lies and take punitive legal action Hyderabad: Stating that the failure of the State government to clear the fee reimbursement dues has put the future of nearly six lakh students at stake BRS senior leader and former Minister T Harish Rao expressed his outrage over the priority accorded to contractors in payments while neglecting education funding He said the Congress government has failed to fulfill its promises leaving degree colleges in the State strained with the fee reimbursement dues mounting to Rs 800 crore This delay has resulted in severe financial distress for institutions forcing some to halt admissions and even shut down temporarily Students were now pleading with the government to conduct their degree examinations The inability to hold exams on time has led to final-year students losing eligibility for competitive tests such as PG-CET and LA-CET and Palamuru have yet to conduct the April degree exams highlighting the administration’s inefficiency Harish Rao pointed out that under the BRS regime fee reimbursements continued uninterrupted the BRS government released Rs 19,000 crores towards fee reimbursement the Congress government has failed to release even a fraction of that amount Rao called upon the State government to clear pending dues and ensure that examinations proceed without delay He warned that the neglect of funding to the education sector could have long-term consequences for students and institutions across Telangana The former minister questioned whether the government intended to continue the Rythu Bima scheme or whether it was quietly discontinued Hyderabad: Voicing concern over the failure of the Congress government to pay the insurance premium for Rythu Bima Scheme BRS senior leader and former Minister T Harish Rao stated that the government should have cleared the Rs 775 crore premium in February three months had already passed without payment The Rythu Bima scheme, originally introduced by former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was designed to provide financial security to families of deceased farmers Concerns were mounting over the delay in payment of premium to continue the programme He also criticized the administration for failing to disburse financial assistance under the Rythu Bandhu scheme during the monsoon season and delaying payments for the Yasangi crop cycle more than 100 farmers had died in the last three months due to various reasons With the government failing to pay the insurance premium their families were left without financial aid Harish Rao further condemned the government’s stand on loan waivers only a fraction of farmers had received relief He accused the administration of betraying the farming community and ignoring their plight Harish Rao demanded that the Telangana government compensate affected farmer families by paying Rs.5 lakh per family and clear the pending premium with LIC without further delay Hyderabad: Former Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao lambasted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for sacrificing Telangana’s water needs for political vendetta against the previous BRS government He criticised the Congress government’s claims on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) as politically motivated to divert attention from the government’s failures Former Ministers Harish Rao and S Niranjan Reddy released the books ‘Kaleshwaram Project: Questions – Criticisms – Distortions – Explanations’ and ‘Telangana’s Ten-Year Journey in the Irrigation Sector’ authored by irrigation expert Sridhar Deshpande in Hyderabad on Friday They came down heavily on the misinformation campaign against the project and its stability explaining the rationale and long-term vision behind the project Addressing a packed audience at the Telugu University Auditorium Harish Rao highlighted alarming failures under the current Congress regime He lambasted the Congress government for peddling half-truths and politically motivated distortions about the Kaleshwaram project “Revanth Reddy is busy maligning a project that ensured water security to 37 lakh acres Is it politics first or people first?” he questioned Citing past central reports and WAPCOS surveys the former Irrigation Minister justified the relocation of the project from Tummidihatti to Medigadda He charged the successive Congress governments for stalling the project between 2007 and 2014 and questioned the rationale of criticising escalations in project costs when similar patterns exist in national projects like Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar he pointed out that the previous Congress regime had squandered over Rs 2,600 crore in the name of mobilisation advances for multiple irrigation projects in Telangana region of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh “Deshpande’s book busts these lies with official data The senior BRS legislator said the Congress government has ceded Telangana’s rights to Andhra Pradesh by silently surrendering irrigation projects to the KRMB ignoring hard-won protections achieved under Section 3 after years of BRS’ fight He found fault with the appointment of retired IAS officer Adityanath Das who was responsible for obstructing Telangana’s irrigation projects Harish Rao reminded that it was the BRS government that built 141 TMC capacity through reservoirs like Mallanna Sagar they draw drinking water from it for Hyderabad yet claim the entire project was a waste,” he said He accused Congress of failing to utilise even 34 per cent of Telangana’s rightful share in Krishna River waters despite Andhra Pradesh drawing over 700 TMC “This government has neither vision nor will adding that water is Telangana’s lifeline and it is not negotiable The latest in this alleged misinformation campaign was an online report claiming that former Minister Harish Rao was being sidelined within the party and was considering an exit Hyderabad: Amid growing criticism of the Congress government’s performance in Telangana the ruling party appears to be resorting to desperate tactics to divert public attention including attempts to fabricate internal fissures within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Despite repeated clarifications from BRS leaders a section of online media continues to publish speculative reports about a supposed rift within the party leadership particularly targeting senior leader T Harish Rao describing the claims as “entirely false and malicious.” He accused the Telangana Congress and its IT cell of orchestrating such narratives through selective media leaks and unfounded speculation “The Congress government is inefficient and incapable of governing the State and lacks the courage to face public scrutiny But the party ranks number one in misinformation These unruly acts by the Telangana Congress IT cell reflect a bankrupt and corrupt political mindset,” he said warning of legal action if the smear campaign continues Party sources reaffirmed that there was no discontent within the BRS and dismissed the rumours as a calculated attempt to create discord within the principal opposition under mounting pressure for its failure to deliver on electoral promises including delays in implementing the Rythu Bharosa scheme is resorting to diversionary tactics to deflect criticism May 4 (PTI): A case has been registered against BJP MLA Harish Poonja for allegedly making a provocative speech during the Brahmakalashotsava (consecration ceremony) at the Gopalakrishna Temple in Thekkaru village in Dakshina Kannada district complainant Ibrahim S B has alleged that Punja made derogatory remarks against the Muslim community and allegedly attempted to incite communal hatred through his speech The speech in question was reportedly delivered in the presence of a gathering during the religious event The complaint stated that the content of the speech could sow discord between religious communities and disturb communal harmony in the region the police have registered a case under sections 196 and 352(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) the new Indian criminal code that recently replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Get all the 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Thane (PTI): A case has been filed against an unidentified person for allegedly creating a fake email ID in the name of the Navi Mumbai police's cyber cell and instructing banks to freeze targetted accounts The fraudulent activity came to light when a bank recently approached the cyber cell to verify the authenticity of an email it had received it was found that the email was not sent by the cyber cell adding that investigations revealed that multiple banks were sent such emails "The accused had carefully made a fake email address resembling the official communication channel of the cyber cell and used it to mislead multiple banks asking them to freeze certain customer accounts under false pretences," he said The official said a first information report was registered under sections 318(1) (cheating) 336 (forgery) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act He said a probe is currently underway to trace the accused  In an embarrassment for the Mahayuti government state minister and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat has said the monthly financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana cannot be raised to Rs 2,100 as promised by allies ahead of polls Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to draw upon the Telangana model for the caste survey remove 50 per cent cap for reservation and immediately implement Article 15(5) providing for reservations for SCs STs and OBCs in private educational institutions Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad were eliminated from the play-offs race after their Indian Premier League fixture against Delhi Capitals was called off due to heavy rain following the first innings here on Monday Australia and Asia South ECM origination and products Raman has more than 20 years of industry experience and has been head of the ECM syndicate for Asia at Citi since 2011 he was head of Asia equity-linked origination at UBS commented: “We have strong momentum in our franchise in the region with leadership positions across many markets and products We are excited about the continued growth of our franchise under Ken and Harish’s leadership.” Global Trading is an industry-leading news service for the global equities capital markets: providing information insights and analysis for senior professionals working within trading and execution across Europe With a focus on the intersection between the buy and sell-sides Global Trading covers all industry elements from technology and trading strategies to regulation Copyright © 2024 Markets Media Europe Ltd promptly halted his vehicle after witnessing the accident He worked alongside BRS leaders and party members to rescue the injured and quickly arranged transport to shift them to a nearby hospital for medical treatment Harish Rao came to the aid of accident victims on NH-65 near Peddapur in Sadasivapet mandal on Saturday immediately stopped his vehicle upon witnessing the incident He coordinated with BRS leaders and party cadre to rescue the injured arranging vehicles to transport them swiftly to a nearby hospital for treatment He later contacted District Collector Valluru Kranthi and Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj briefing them on the situation and urging prompt medical care for the victims పెద్దాపూర్ సమీపంలో ముంబై నేషనల్ హైవేపై లారీ బోల్తాపడడంతో రెండు కార్లు ధ్వంసం అయ్యాయి ఇదే సమయంలో జహీరాబాద్ పర్యటనకు వెళ్తున్న మాజీ మంత్రి ఎమ్మెల్యే హరీష్ రావు గారు ఆ ప్రమాదాన్ని చూసి చలించిపోయారు వెంటనే కారు దిగి ప్రమాద ఘటన… pic.twitter.com/H7c3wgeNAk — Office of Harish Rao (@HarishRaoOffice) May 4, 2025 Belthangady: A video of Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja delivering a hate speech against Muslims during a religious event has gone viral on social media The speech was made from the stage of the Brahmakalashotsava ceremony at the Thekkaru Sri Gopalakrishna Temple on Saturday night the MLA can be heard accusing the local Muslim community of vandalism and theft He alleged that "country Bearys of Thekkaru" broke tube lights installed for the temple event and stole diesel His remarks have been widely condemned as inflammatory and communal in nature "You (Hindus) are only 150 families in Thekkaru the number of Bearys will grow from 5,000 to 10,000 and work towards the development of the temple," he said MLA Poonja also made unsubstantiated claims that the Muslim community is divided into 70 to 74 castes and questioned why invitations for the Brahmakalashotsava were extended to local mosques "Why did Thekkaru villagers send temple invitations to mosques There is no connection between them and us It is because of these invitations that they broke the tube lights," he alleged local Muslims had participated in the spirit of harmony by putting up congratulatory banners for the temple celebration after receiving invitations The speech has drawn criticism from various quarters with many accusing the MLA of attempting to incite communal disharmony at a sensitive time Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former Minister T Harish Rao extended greetings to the people of Telangana on the birth anniversary of Guru Basaveshwara hailing him as a humanist and visionary who championed social justice and the eradication of caste and religious discrimination Recalling the contributions of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao Harish Rao noted that the BRS government officially celebrated Basaveshwara Jayanti installed a bronze statue on Hyderabad’s Tank Bund and allocated Rs 10 crore for Basava Bhavan in Kokapet to honour his legacy He said the true tribute to Basaveshwara lies in walking his path of equality and reform hailing Basaveshwara as a progressive leader who fought against caste Rama Rao conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed a speedy recovery for the injured Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao and former Minister T Harish Rao expressed deep sorrow over the tragic wall collapse at Simhachalam Temple during the Chandanotsavam festival while several others suffered severe injuries Harish Rao also expressed extended his condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for strength to the affected families The incident occurred when the devotees were waiting in a queue line to witness the ‘Nijaroopa Darshan’ of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy on the occasion of annual ‘Chandanotsavam’ festival The officials are suspecting that the wall was damaged due to heavy rain accompanied by heavy gale which lashed the city during the wee hours He will likely face off against PAP’s Low Yen Ling who oversaw the ward when it was part of Chua Chu Kang GRC Harish Pillay is PSP's potential candidate for Bukit Gombak SMC SINGAPORE: The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) said on Saturday (Apr 19) that it will field veteran technologist Harish Pillay in Bukit Gombak SMC for the upcoming General Election The 65-year-old previously contested in Tanjong Pagar GRC under the PSP banner in the 2020 election He is also a former member of the party's central executive committee He holds a master’s degree in computer science and electrical and computer engineering from Oregon State University and was an early contributor to ARPAnet Mr Pillay co-founded the Singapore Linux Users’ Group He also played a key role in establishing Red Hat’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region growing its Singapore office from a one-man operation to over 450 employees over two decades he will ensure the town council’s administrative systems and services are fully operational from day one is crucial to maintaining continuity in municipal services and avoiding disruption for residents He cited past instances where a change in town council leadership resulted in restricted access to existing administrative tools and applications – such as when the Workers' Party took over Aljunied Town Council after winning the GRC in the 2011 election “Whatever was created or running was paid for by tax dollars just because there's a change in leadership I have to remove that and add a new one with more tax dollars to be spent Mr Pillay said his team has been working on a ready-to-deploy technological solution to support town council operations from the outset He added that the system will be made open and accessible not just for his team but for any other political party that takes over town council operations Mr PIllay has also pledged to serve as a full-time MP if elected He will likely go up against the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) Low Yen Ling who is Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry as well as Culture Ms Low was part of the PAP team that contested and won Chua Chu Kang GRC in the 2020 election comprises Bukit Gombak and Hillview estates that were carved out from Chua Chu Kang GRC in the latest electoral boundaries review PSP said its members were harassed while distributing flyers to residents of Goodview Gardens in Bukit Gombak The party claimed that the individuals involved were PAP volunteers Ms Low said in a Facebook post that PSP had "twisted the truth" and given an "untrue picture" of what happened She also alleged that a male PAP volunteer was slapped twice during the altercation The matter was subsequently referred to the police Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us Accuses Uttam Kumar Reddy of distorting NDSA report on Medigadda barrage for political gains senior BRS leader and former Minister T Harish Rao countered Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy’s allegations over Medigadda barrage charging him with distorting the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) report for political gains He urged the Congress government to prioritise farmers and expedite repairs at the Medigadda barrage instead of indulging in blame game but farmers should not,” he asserted Harish Rao criticised the Congress Minister for offering little substance beyond political rhetoric He accused the Congress leadership of duplicity and deliberate misinformation particularly concerning the Kaleshwaram project and Medigadda barrage The former Irrigation Minister questioned the NDSA why it had not inspected Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram project despite the collapse of its diaphragm and guide walls but rushed to visit Medigadda within five days of damage being reported Polavaram’s structural failures are far more serious yet the NDSA remains silent,” he remarked suggesting a political nexus between the Congress and BJP He noted that the NDSA report made no mention of corruption but Uttam Kumar Reddy was hallucinating about it “The total expenditure under the BRS government was around Rs.90,000 crore yet the Congress continues to inflate the figure to Rs 1 lakh crore,” Rao said Harish Rao also questioned the timing of successive reports pointing out that the preliminary report came before the Assembly elections and the final version right before the BRS’s silver jubilee celebrations “The timing is clearly orchestrated to divert attention from our successful meeting and our leader K Chandrashekhar Rao’s powerful speech,” he said Harish Rao rejected allegations that the BRS shifted the project site from Tummidihetti to Medigadda for political reasons He reminded that the Congress had ample opportunity between 2004 and 2011 when it ruled both Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh to sign an inter-State agreement for the Tummidihetti project but failed to do so “Despite laying a foundation stone in 2008 they neither signed an agreement nor secured water they floated tenders and disbursed Rs.1,426 crore in mobilisation advances to contractors This is classic Congress-style corruption,” he said Clarifying the rationale behind relocating the project Harish Rao said the shift to Medigadda was made after the Maharashtra government formally objected to the Tummidihetti site “The Central Water Commission (CWC) also wrote twice that 160 TMC was not available at Tummidihetti Based on scientific assessments and administrative advice which now offers a larger ayacut and enhanced storage – scaled up from 16 TMC to 141 TMC,” he explained He also addressed concerns about cost escalation attributing it to expanded storage capacity “We paid between Rs.8 lakh–Rs.11 lakh per acre as compensation against Rs.4 lakh-Rs.5 lakh under the previous Congress rule with even the loan sanctioned by Central agencies,” he said Taking a dig at Uttam Kumar Reddy’s allegations of obtaining huge loans the BRS didn’t bribe brokers or mortgage lands but obtained loans from the Central agencies “They paid Rs.169 crore as commission to secure a Rs.10,000 crore loan by mortgaging land in Kancha Gachibowli.” he added Harish Rao questioned how irrigation from Kondapochamma Sagar and Mid-Manair continues if the Kaleshwaram project was “The NDSA recommended rebuilding Block-7 how is water reaching farms?” he asked The BRS leader criticised the current state of the Irrigation Department noting that 15 out of 30 ENC and CE posts remain vacant along with 40 of 57 Superintending Engineer posts He ridiculed Uttam Kumar Reddy’s promise to revive Tummidihetti pointing out that no work had begun even 16 months into their tenure “If you are serious about irrigation begin with repairs at Medigadda instead of indulging in blame games,” he said Harish Rao criticised the Congress’ hypocrisy in embracing the NDSA report noting that Uttam Kumar Reddy had once opposed the NDSA Bill in Parliament they claimed it encroached on State powers Terming Uttam Kumar Reddy’s statements as a mix of myths and mischief Harish Rao urged the Congress government to stop misleading the public and instead start delivering its promises instead of quoting half-baked statistics He challenged the Congress to list the acres brought under irrigation during their tenure and Vattam Vagu washed away under your watch Yet you lecture us on transparency,” he said Managing IP is part of Legal Benchmarking Limited Copyright © Legal Benchmarking Limited and its affiliated companies 2025 Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement Welcome to the latest instalment of Managing IP’s ‘Five minutes with’ series where we learn more about IP practitioners on a personal as well as a professional level chief executive officer of Lumenci based in Austin My day typically 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political dynamics Also read: As Centre prepares to embark on national caste census, here's how Telangana did it Q: The Modi government has announced a caste census alongside the population census Is there a clear model for conducting this enumeration Harish Wankhede: The primary demand has been to enumerate the OBCs as SCs and STs are already categorised in the census We have precedents like the Bihar caste survey and similar exercises in Karnataka and Telangana These provide methodologies that can be adapted India also has a history of commissions — Kaka Kalelkar and the Rohini Commission — that have addressed OBC enumeration adding a column for OBCs in the existing census framework isn't a complex task Wankhede: The 1931 caste census by the British provides a model where SCs and the general population were demarcated and those not in these categories were counted as OBCs Each household can be asked to identify their category The challenge lies in the diversity — Yadavs in Rajasthan and Haryana differ from those in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Enumerators will need to generalise this diversity effectively Also read: Announce 'clear timeline' for every stage of caste survey: CWC to Centre Q: Will conducting the caste census alongside the population census complicate the process Adding two or three columns to the existing census form to capture OBC data is feasible The real challenge is managing the diversity and ensuring accurate generalisation the institutions responsible for the census are capable and the complexity is more political than logistical Q: Should there be separate forms for the caste and population census and the general category without separate forms OBCs can be included within the same format There's no need for a separate caste census form Also read: What triggered Modi govt's surprise decision on caste census? 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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Narvar the #1 platform for intelligent personalization "beyond buy," today announced the appointment of Harish Mohan as President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Mohan brings a wealth of experience in driving transformative growth strategies for SaaS companies and has a proven record of scaling global revenue operations building high-performing teams and fostering innovation in technology-driven markets This strategic appointment follows the recent announcement of Anisa Kumar as Narvar's new CEO positioning the company for an ambitious new chapter of global expansion "Harish's appointment is a pivotal step in Narvar's journey to redefine the post-purchase experience for retailers and brands worldwide," said Anisa Kumar "His expertise in accelerating growth at scale and his deep understanding of the SaaS ecosystem uniquely position him to lead our revenue teams in unlocking new opportunities across our global markets we will deliver on our commitment to empower our customers with innovative customer-centric solutions while driving sustainable and profitable growth." With over 15 years of executive leadership in the technology sector Mohan most recently served as an Entrepreneur in Residence for leading technology investment firm Battery Ventures he supported diligence and thesis development for next-generation sales AI investments provided market and revenue strategy guidance across the venture and private equity portfolio and partnered to deliver go-to-market thought leadership content to the marketplace Mohan was previously SVP of Field Operations at Outreach He also held leadership roles at Pendo and spent 15 years at NetSuite in various key roles including Global VP of Strategy and International Operations he cemented his reputation as a visionary leader in the industry while serving as a key member of the executive team that helped grow the SaaS pioneer from $30 million to over $1 billion in revenue "I am thrilled to join Narvar at such a transformative time in the company's journey," said Mohan "Narvar's vision to create exceptional customer experiences leveraging the power of data and AI aligns perfectly with my passion for helping businesses leverage technology to build enduring relationships I look forward to partnering with Anisa and the entire Narvar team to scale our operations and deliver meaningful impact for our clients around the globe." Mohan's appointment underscores Narvar's commitment to driving growth through strategic leadership and innovation the company is focused on enhancing its global footprint advancing its pioneering solutions in post-purchase technology and leveraging data-driven intelligence to help retailers meet the evolving needs of their customers in a dynamic retail landscape The dual leadership of Kumar and Mohan signals a bold and forward-thinking approach as Narvar prepares to navigate the complexities of an increasingly interconnected global market customer success and operational excellence the duo is poised to lead Narvar into its next phase of growth Narvar is the #1 platform for intelligent personalization "beyond buy," trusted by more than 1,500 of the world's most admired brands—including Sephora Narvar leverages billions of data points to create seamless experiences that build trust safeguard operations and unlock sustainable growth Recognized multiple times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies Narvar is redefining the post-purchase journey—from returns and exchanges to tracking notifications and fraud prevention—simplifying the everyday lives of consumers while driving business success for retailers the #1 platform for intelligent personalization "Beyond Buy," announced significant advancements designed to.. SHOPTALK -- Returns are on track to become a $1 trillion problem by the end of 2025 posing one of the biggest threats to retail profitability Retail Computer & Electronics Computer Software Computer Software Do not sell or share my personal information: is currently leading against Aam Aadmi Party's Shivcharan Goel by 7548 votes Harish Khurana during the election campaign (X/ Harish Khurana) Harish Khurana is making his electoral debut as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Moti Nagar in the 2025 Delhi assembly election The son of senior BJP leader Madan Lal Khurana who served as the third Chief Minister of Delhi from 1993 to 1996 Harish attended DAV Public School in Sahibabad and graduated from Ramjas College in Delhi University He was active in politics during his college days as a part of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Khurana is a secretary of the BJP’s Delhi unit and has served in various roles in the organisation He is a former convenor of the public relations cell and was also a spokesperson for Delhi BJP Reporting by Selena Li in Hong Kong and Scott Murdoch in Sydney; Editing by Savio D'Souza Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome oncologist and hematologist Dr. Harish Ahuja "I chose to join Essentia because it is a very successful health care system in the Midwest," explained Dr I was impressed by the excellent care I witnessed from the various providers and appreciated the friendliness of the staff." Ahuja earned his medical degree from Grant Medical College in Mumbai He completed his residency in oncology at the State University of New York in Buffalo He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine He completed his residency in Internal Medicine as the State University of New York in Buffalo and a fellowship in medical oncology from the Roswell Park CA Institute and a post-doctoral fellowship from the Division of Hematology Oncology from UCLA in Los Angeles "I am naturally very curious and inquisitive so I was drawn to hematology and oncology," explained Dr I saw several advances in this field and was happy to contribute to these advances primarily through laboratory and clinical research "I am compassionate and work from the principle that my patients deserve the same care as my family members." To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ahuja, please call (701) 364-8910. To see his full profile, please visit EssentiaHealth.org and click on "Find a Doctor." 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Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11451 P: 718-262-2000 Lumenci co-founder and CEO Harish Daiya is a recognised leader in IP consulting with more than 15 years of experience in IP litigation and licensing contributing to over US$3 billion in IP value Featured in IAM Strategy 300 and formerly part of Forbes Business Council sharing insights on intellectual property and technology Lumenci has supported numerous high-stakes cases providing technical expertise across the litigation lifecycle Unlock unlimited access to all IAM content Magazine A: I came to UMBC because I wanted an education that went beyond textbooks—something practical but my final choice was between the University of Arizona and UMBC.  One major reason I chose UMBC was the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Data Science a program that focuses on hands-on learning rather than just theory I’ve always believed education should prepare us to solve real-life problems I came here with two big dreams: to become a data scientist and to create something of my own as an entrepreneur I’m proud to say that I now work as a data scientist and AI governance advisor for Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) where I use data and AI to improve healthcare outcomes and support underserved communities My time at UMBC also gave me incredible research opportunities. I worked on an independent research project under Ergun Simsek, UMBC data science program director, and together, we published a paper titled “Classification with Electromagnetic Waves” in The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) This research experience taught me how to approach complex problems and think critically—skills that I now use every day in my job Beyond academics, UMBC empowered me to co-build a no-code Gen AI chatbot product with one of my professors, and this experience fueled my entrepreneurial spirit. I am now exploring launching my own startup through bwtech@UMBC UMBC gave me a community that supported me both professionally and personally and supported was something I never took for granted—UMBC became my second home I’m well on my way to making that dream a reality but a community that believed in me and helped me find my purpose There are six pillars to my life in the U.S.—people who have inspired and supported me throughout my journey who became my role model from the very first speech he gave to our Fall 2022 incoming student batch and I was fortunate to work with him on independent research that led to our publication in the IET journal I took two courses under him—Data 601: Introduction to Data Science and Data 602: Introduction to Data Analysis and Machine Learning He taught me valuable lessons beyond coursework and later recommended me to work as a graduate teaching assistant under his guidance which was a significant milestone in my career Third is Abdullah Karassan, another professor and mentor. 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MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acentra Health a technology and health solutions and services company dedicated to accelerating better outcomes for government healthcare agencies and the priority populations they serve has been named a 2024 NVTC Tech100 Tech Executive honoree by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) NVTC is one of the nation’s largest technology councils with a mission to establish the Northern Virginia region as a major global technology center NVTC also recognized Acentra Health among Tech100 companies for driving innovation and supporting the region’s economic growth NVTC’s acknowledgment of Nanda’s forward-thinking leadership underscores Acentra Health’s commitment to helping its state and commercial healthcare clients improve outcomes and reduce costs Nanda has directed its global technology operations overseeing the development of innovative products and solutions that are improving health outcomes for more than 140 million U.S Nanda led several strategic initiatives that positioned the company for continued innovation and growth These initiatives have enabled Acentra Health to improve operational efficiencies and efficient solutions that meet the evolving needs of its healthcare clients “I am honored to be recognized by NVTC and to be included among the Tech100’s distinguished group of innovative leaders and companies in the tech industry,” said Nanda “This achievement reflects the shared passion of every Acentra Health employee in contributing to our mission of delivering impactful solutions that improve healthcare outcomes I am grateful to lead a team of talented professionals whose commitment to innovation drives our success.” Acentra Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer expressed his pride in NVTC’s recognition of both Nanda and the company “Harish’s vision and leadership have helped position Acentra Health as an innovative healthcare technology leader With an ear for our clients’ pain points and an eye for leveraging emerging technologies Harish has led strategic initiatives that are supporting our clients’ most critical challenges and improving outcomes for the priority populations they serve We are honored that NVTC has acknowledged both Harish’s and Acentra Health’s contributions to advancing healthcare technology.” Acentra Health’s recognition as a Tech100 honoree — its fifth since the list debuted in 2018 — also speaks to the organization’s impact on the National Capital Region’s dynamic tech ecosystem “2024 has been another year of tremendous growth for our region’s technology hub thanks to the dynamic companies and individuals who are innovating and making a positive impact in the world,” said Jennifer Taylor “Their contributions are the reason our region is one of the nation’s most vibrant and collaborative technology communities.” The 2024 Tech100 cohort comprises 68 technology companies, 27 executives, and 5 emerging leaders who were selected by an independent panel of judges. View the full list on the NVTC website The Financial Express After a week full of work to meet deadlines everybody needs some breather to relax and recuperate From watching a favourite web series to planning a vacation weekends are designated as family and me time talks to BrandWagon Online about his weekends What is the one thing you like to do when not working I enjoy things that help me stay active and balanced I also have a daily spiritual practice that includes chanting and breathwork — it gives me a sense of calm and clarity Another habit I love is starting my mornings with a quick DarrenDaily video It’s a great way to get a fresh perspective and a bit of inspiration to kick off the day My weekends are all about relaxing and spending time with loved ones I usually like to keep one day completely free to just unwind and do nothing — it helps me recharge like going out with family or catching up with friends over dinner It’s a nice balance of rest and connection or just enjoying some good music or podcasts but I had to let go of that idea when I realised I didn’t meet the height requirements I wish I’d considered becoming a commercial pilot — it feels like a missed opportunity and I hope to get a private pilot’s license someday Being an entrepreneur has been an incredible journey but the skies have always had a special pull for me I love being in places with lots of greenery and water One of my most memorable trips was to The Serai Kabini — the peaceful surroundings and natural beauty made it the perfect escape Indian benchmark indices start week on strong note supported by falling crude oil prices and weak dollar BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap outperform benchmarks Bringing you the Best Analytical Legal News A vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Orissa arose consequent upon retirement of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh The Collegium headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon A vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Orissa arose consequent upon retirement of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh on 19-1-2025 Justice Harish Tandon was appointed as a Judge of the High Court at Calcutta on 13-4-2010 and has been functioning there since then 7 in the All-India Seniority of High Court Judges He is a senior puisne Judge in his parent High Court Before his elevation as a Judge of the High Court he practised in High Court at Calcutta in civil matters and has acquired extensive experience in dispensing justice The Collegium observed that Justice Tandon is considered to be a competent judge and possesses a high level of integrity and conduct required of a person holding high judicial office and website in this browser for the next time I comment Get weekly latest news and updates in your e-mail blog@scconline.com articles@scconline.com Download SCC Online App for Android Users/IOS Users