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Legislators across party lines raised strong objections in the Telangana Assembly to Bills proposing merger of suburban municipalities and gram panchayats into GHMC. Members flagged concerns over clarity, governance capacity, local identity and tax burden, while the government defended the amendments
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Gowtham Model School (West Marredpally) thrashed Academic Heights Public School by 234 runs in the HCA under-14 one-day cricket championship, thanks to centuries from Akhileshwar and G Sai Vaibhav. Gowtham World School (Sarrornagar) also advanced with a seven-wicket win
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has triggered a controversy with sharp remarks against BRS leaders during and outside the Telangana Assembly. The comments, made during question hour and later at Praja Bhavan, have drawn criticism for breaking assurances of issue-based debates.
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Emergency repairs at the Bommakal Pumping Station will disrupt drinking water supply in several parts of Hyderabad from Friday afternoon to early Saturday. HMWSSB said the 19-hour disruption is due to a leak in the Godavari water supply pumping main.
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The National Biodiversity Authority has released Rs 45 lakh in Access and Benefit Sharing funds to red sanders cultivators in Andhra Pradesh, taking cumulative national payouts beyond ₹143.5 crore and reinforcing conservation-linked livelihood support for farmers.
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Senior BRS leader B Vinod Kumar inaugurated the relocated Vaaradhi study circle at Prathima multiplex in Karimnagar. Started in 2018 under Prathima Foundation, the centre has helped around 300 unemployed youth secure jobs through competitive exam preparation.
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World Cup gold medallist Niraj Kumar, who won silver at the 68th National Shooting Championships, said the Shooting League of India will help popularise the sport, inspire young athletes and assure parents that shooting offers a sustainable career path.
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Will the Secunderabad–New Delhi route be included? How much time will the sleeper version save compared to Rajdhani and Duronto trains? And why does this train matter so much for Hyderabad passengers?
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Maoist PLGA commander Barse Deva, successor to Madivi Hidma, is reportedly set to surrender to Telangana police, marking a significant blow to the Maoist party's operations, with 19 cadres expected to follow
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Hyderabad Police arrested a 29-year-old man at Khilwath in Hussainialam for illegally possessing a country-made pistol during a checking drive. Police said the weapon was procured from Madhya Pradesh, while two other suspects involved in the supply are absconding
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Medchal Special Operations Team police arrested eight persons for alleged drug peddling during a checking drive at Suchitra Circle in Pet Basheerabad. About 4.5 grams of heroin and cocaine, along with a scooter and mobile phones, were seized.
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Former minister Jogu Ramanna led a BRS protest demanding soybean procurement without quality restrictions, criticizing both State and Union governments for harassing farmers, who faced financial losses and poor market conditions
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A Vishaal Deewan will be organised in Secunderabad on January 4 as part of the 359th Prakash Purab celebrations of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, featuring Gurbani Kirtans, spiritual discourses by Ragi Jathas and Guru Ka Langar.
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Infrastructure works to ease traffic around KBR Park have resumed after NGT clearance. Proposed under SRDP by the previous BRS government, the GHMC plans to complete flyovers and underpasses in two phases within two years.
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A 55-year-old woman from Mauritius underwent successful surgery for a rare pancreatic tumour, insulinoma, at KIMS Hyderabad. Doctors used advanced laparoscopic techniques and intraoperative ultrasound to accurately locate and remove the tumour.
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GHMC has made cashless payment mandatory for property tax, trade licence fee and vacant land tax across its jurisdiction. The move follows the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies and aims to ensure uniform tax collection and promote digital transactions.
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Prof. T.P. Radhakrishnan of the University of Hyderabad has been selected for the prestigious DAE–Raja Ramanna Chair, a three-year national programme recognising distinguished contributions to research in chemistry, materials science and related advanced scientific fields.
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Anger is rising over India’s drug regulators for failing to issue a public advisory on counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccines. Despite alerts from Indian Immunologicals Limited, authorities chose a quiet probe, prompting ethical concerns after global warnings were issued by foreign regulators.
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Researchers from Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam discovered 12 Paleolithic stone tools in Mulugu district. Dating back 40,000 years, the tools include hand axes, scrapers, and cleavers from Bhupathipur village
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The Ladakh administration has declared blockbuster Dhurandhar tax-free, citing its extensive local shoot and tourism potential. The spy thriller has crossed Rs 1,000 crore globally, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a sub-inspector in Sangareddy for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to remove a complainant’s name from a case related to the illegal transportation of PDS rice.
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Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on New Year’s Day, signaling her rising status as a potential heir. Experts suggest she may assume a key party role ahead of the Workers’ Party congress
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Gaya GRP officer Rajesh Kumar Singh was arrested for involvement in a November gold heist worth ₹1.44 crore from a train passenger. Police are investigating other absconding personnel and attempting to recover the stolen gold, while statements and CDRs guide the probe
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A 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death Thursday night in Delhi’s Sultanpuri. Police arrested the main accused, Vikram, with six prior criminal cases. Two accomplices remain absconding as authorities investigate the motive and examine CCTV and witness statements
