Centre denies permission to Revanth Reddy for US visit, his office claims

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been denied permission by the Centre to visit the USA, the CMO said on Friday. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. (PTI FILE)Reddy, who is currently in London, had planned to travel to the US before returning to Hyderabad on August 30. "The official TelanganaRising delegation led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been forced to cancel their visit to the United States of America (USA) after the Ministry of External Affairs has denied permission, saying …clearence from political angle is denied," a CMO release said. Also Read: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces foreign study tours for government teachers every year Reddy kicked off a 10-day tour of the UK and US after arriving in London on Thursday. In the UK, he is scheduled to visit the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford and the Emirates Stadium for an EPL football presentation, according to the state government. Interactions and events are also planned with the University of Cambridge, the University of London and London Business School (LBS) during the first leg of his two-nation tour. The Telangana CM was scheduled to visit the US next week, where he had plans to visit the campuses of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was also scheduled to interact with a team from Virginia Tech University in Boston on August 25. Besides official discussions, a meet-and-greet diaspora event organised by the US chapter of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) in New York was also on the agenda. Reddy was in New Delhi to attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Wednesday. Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More