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The Telangana government finalized the boundaries of 300 GHMC wards on December 25, completing the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies. Zonal Commissioners assumed charge of 12 zones, 60 circles, and 300 wards to oversee administration and GHMC orders
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A study by LV Prasad Eye Institute highlights rising antimicrobial resistance in post-cataract infections, with aggressive Gram-negative bacteria resisting standard antibiotics. Nearly 8% of cases are multidrug-resistant, forcing use of last-resort drugs like Colistin, yet vision recovery remains poor
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Congress leaders in Telangana attribute poor Gram Panchayat election results to internal feuds and nepotism, while local functionaries cite public dissatisfaction and lack of development funds. Allegations of sabotage by party insiders remain contested amid growing grassroots discontent
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Two friends, Sai and Ajay, died after their bike collided with a stationary truck near Lachapeta village in Kamareddy. They were first taken to a government hospital, then to Hyderabad, where they succumbed to head injuries. Police investigation is ongoing
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A 29-year-old security guard, Sai Kumar, was killed when a car collided with his two-wheeler on a flyover in Bellampalli, Mancherial. He worked at a government hospital on contract. Police have registered a case and initiated investigations
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A man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly killing his wife by setting her on fire at their Nallakunta residence, reportedly over suspicion of infidelity. The incident occurred in front of their children, leaving the woman dead and her daughter injured
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Seven persons from Hyderabad and Suryapet town were killed in two different accidents in Andhra Pradesh on Friday morning, reports reaching here say
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The US government has overhauled its H-1B visa selection process, citing manipulation through wage inflation, inconsistent job details and multiple registrations, with the Department of Homeland Security aiming to restore fairness, transparency and system integrity.
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Government transferred Jayesh Ranjan, days after the conduct of the Telangana Rising Global Summit, along with other IAS officers
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Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy’s contradictory claims on River Krishna water sharing have drawn sharp criticism from BRS leaders and citizens. His varying assertions on the State’s share, ranging from 763 to 951 tmcft, have raised concerns over irrigation policy
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Khalin Joshi and Veer Ahlawat shot seven-under 63 to share the lead on day one of the Tata Open 2025 in Jamshedpur. Bangladesh’s Siddikur Rahman followed with 64, while play was suspended for 10 players due to fading light
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Dhakshineswar Suresh has been granted a wild card entry into the singles main draw of the Bengaluru Open 2026. The 25-year-old Indian tennis player, part of India’s Davis Cup squad, will compete alongside Sumit Nagal and Aryan Shah
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Owais scored a brilliant 92, supported by Manoj and Rahul Tapadia, as Telangana High Courts Lawyers XI defeated Odisha High Courts Lawyers by 57 runs in the All India Lawyers T-20 cricket championship held in Cochin on Thursday
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Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary and Tanvi Patri advanced to the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the Senior National badminton championships in Vijayawada with upset wins. In men’s singles, Aryaman Tandon, Abhinav Garg and Rithvik Sanjeevi S also registered surprise victories
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Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Choudhari advanced to the doubles semifinal of the Solapur Open Women’s ITF tennis tournament with a straight-sets win. Shrivalli also reached the singles quarterfinal after defeating Kazakhstan’s A Sagandykova, continuing her strong run in the event
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A Goutham and B Nagaviharika emerged champions in the 100m sprint championship organized by Pro Sports 100 Plus and Hyderabad District Athletics Association at GMC Balayogi Stadium. Athletes across men, women, and junior categories showcased strong performances in the competition
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Hyderabad suffered a 19-run defeat against Uttarakhand in the pre-quarterfinal of the BCCI women’s under-19 one-day cricket championship. Despite strong knocks from V Pratiksha and Sree Grandha, Hyderabad fell short while Uttarakhand advanced with a total of 276/5
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Marredpally Sporting defeated Hyderabad District by seven wickets in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Aryan Patel and H Krishna starred in the chase. In other matches, Marredpally Blues won in the B-Division T-20, while Team D triumphed in women’s under-15 cricket
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The GHMC has announced a major restructuring following the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The civic body has increased zonal circles from six to twelve, covering 300 wards. Each zonal circle will consist of five circles, making a total of 60 circles.
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TGRERA has issued an interim order restraining the Bank of Maharashtra from collecting EMIs from buyers of a flat in the Aliens Space Station 3 project. The authority invoked Section 36 of the RERA Act to provide relief to the complainants until further orders.
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The Prohibition and Excise Department in Hyderabad seized 91 bottles of liquor being smuggled into the city from Goa, Ahmedabad and Rajkot. A case has been registered against those involved in smuggling.
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Thousands of delivery workers across India, led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and IFAT, staged flash strikes demanding fair wages, safe working conditions, and social security. The protests disrupted services nationwide, with companies attempting to counter the strike by deploying third-party operators and offering incentives.
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The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad witnessed a surge in visitors on Christmas Day, with 23,440 people thronging the zoo. The addition of new animals such as zebras, meerkats, serval cats, barasingha, and white swans has boosted public interest.
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The EAGLE Force of Telangana police arrested four drug peddlers at Medipally and seized three kilograms of ganja from them. Acting on a tip-off, police caught the suspects, who were allegedly sourcing ganja from Vizianagaram and selling it in the city.
