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Jampula Mahesh, 24, a barber from Venkatapur, was found murdered with throat injuries on Shamshabad village outskirts. Police suspect unidentified assailants used a sharp weapon. Investigation is underway, and authorities have registered a case and visited the crime scene
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Since January 2023, Adani Group completed 33 acquisitions worth Rs 80,000 crore across ports, cement, and power, signaling recovery after Hindenburg allegations. Strategic expansion, debt reduction, and steady execution have restored investor confidence and enabled further growth across sectors
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St Luke’s Hindustani Church in Hyderabad, dating back to 1905, continues its tradition of conducting Sunday services in Urdu, reflecting the Nizam-era linguistic heritage. The church also offers Hindi services, with Urdu inscriptions and an Urdu Bible preserved inside
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Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, Odisha chief of the banned outfit, was killed along with three other rebels in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal district. Uike carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty and had multiple aliases
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Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru landing on Thursday. Initially operating 12 hours daily, it connects nine destinations, handled by multiple airlines, and aims to scale up to full capacity in phased development
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Mancherial Cement Company, one of South India’s oldest cement manufacturers, is set for auction to repay Rs 54.04 crore in debts. Production halted, staff unpaid, and legal battles unresolved, marking the end of the 67-year-old industrial landmark
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Junior college students from Marikal narrowly escaped when their school bus overturned near Balanagar, Mahabubnagar, while heading for an excursion to Jala Vihar, Hyderabad. Locals rescued them, with a few sustaining minor injuries, causing temporary traffic disruptions
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NHRC expressed displeasure at Telangana School Education Secretary Dr. Yogita Rana for failing to submit a report on Choudari Shailaja’s death and 60 others falling ill due to contaminated food in Ashram schools, warning action under Section 13
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Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy faces criticism for inconsistent statements on River Krishna water shares. His contradictory claims on allocations from 763 to 951 tmcft have drawn sharp responses from BRS leaders, experts, and the public over poor irrigation knowledge
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South Central Railway will run special trains between Hyderabad and LTT Mumbai during the Christmas and New Year rush. Trains 07458 and 07459 will operate on December 28-29, stopping at major stations and offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches
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Hyderabad traffic police carried out a special drunken driving check on Banjara Hills Road ahead of New Year celebrations. Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action and announced citywide checks at 120 locations on December 31 to prevent inebriated driving
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Anil Kumar (25) from Gopularam village, Ranga Reddy district, allegedly committed suicide after being scolded for not voting for a BJP sarpanch candidate. Mokilla police registered a case, shifted the body for postmortem, and initiated an investigation
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Telangana government doctors criticised delays in salary payments for TVVP-run hospitals, affecting hundreds of senior doctors. The Telangana Government Doctors Association demanded TVVP be moved under DSHS and called for a permanent system ensuring timely monthly salary disbursement
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Telangana’s School Education department plans to revert government and local body school uniforms to the previous corporate-style design, restoring stripes and shoulder loops removed by the current government. Around 20 lakh students will receive uniforms, costing Rs. 130 crore
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Several students were injured after a private school bus overturned on Shamshabad Road, Hyderabad, following a high-speed collision by a car. Around 60 students were on a picnic trip; local residents and police rescued them, and investigations are underway
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Hyderabad and Secunderabad celebrated Christmas with packed churches, midnight masses, and morning services, as families attended carols and prayers. Festive decorations lit up malls, offices, and homes, spreading the spirit of joy, togetherness, and yuletide cheer across the city
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Two men were killed on the spot in Peddapalli district after their motorcycle rammed into a tractor parked on the roadside near Battupalli in Manthani mandal. Police registered a case, shifted bodies for postmortem and launched an investigation
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Visuals from the Chitradurga accident site showed a luxury sleeper bus completely gutted by fire after a collision with a container truck, killing at least nine people. Firefighters and police cleared debris as authorities managed traffic and began investigations
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A 43-year-old school teacher, Rao Danish, was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Aligarh Muslim University campus, triggering panic. The attack occurred near the central library during an evening walk. Police have launched a probe and are scanning CCTV footage
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BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh on Thursday after more than 17 years in self-exile in the UK. Seen as a prime ministerial contender ahead of February elections, his homecoming is viewed as a defining moment in Bangladesh politics
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UN experts warned that al-Shabab remains the biggest threat to peace in Somalia and the region, citing its undiminished capacity for complex attacks, extortion and recruitment. The group continues targeting Kenya, while ISIL-Somalia is also expanding despite smaller resources
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief over the Chitradurga bus accident that killed at least nine people and assured a thorough investigation. Leaders across parties offered condolences as a speeding container truck hit a sleeper bus near Hiriyur, causing a deadly fire
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Christmas prayers at Delhi’s Cathedral Church of the Redemption, highlighting messages of love, peace and compassion. He extended Christmas greetings nationwide, emphasising harmony and unity as Christians across India celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ
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