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A deceased BRS-backed candidate, Cherla Murali, who died days before polling, secured the most votes in the Chinthaltana sarpanch election in Rajanna-Sircilla. Officials have referred the matter to the SEC, which is expected to cancel the poll and order a re-election
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Vemulawada Agriculture Market Committee chairman Rondi Raju was attacked with knives by unknown assailants in Nagaiahpalli early Friday, hours after gram panchayat vote counting. Police suspect election-linked rivalries and have registered a case, with Raju now stable in hospital
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Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi suspended 182 government employees who skipped duties during the first phase of gram panchayat elections on December 11. The move serves as a warning to staff for the second and third phases on December 14 and 17
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Telangana HC initiated contempt proceedings against Home Department Secretary CV Anand and BookMyShow CEO Ashish Hemrajani after ‘Akhanda 2’ premiere shows were screened despite an interim suspension. The bench directed both to file explanations ahead of the next hearing
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Akhilesh Yadav met BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao in Hyderabad, reaffirming strong ties between the parties. He called for an end to divisive politics and praised the SP’s Lok Sabha performance while seeking blessings from K Chandrashekhar Rao
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Intermediate Education Joint Action Committee Chairman Dr. P Madhusudhan Reddy said that the JAC would not accept the proposed merger, stating that such a move would be detrimental to the intermediate education system in the State.
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City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned transgender groups against forced money collection after rising complaints of harassment in Hyderabad. At a meeting in Ameerpet, officials assured firm action on violations and promised support for community members seeking dignity and welfare benefits.
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Congress Ministers and MLAs faced protests from villagers during the second phase of gram panchayat election campaigning, with residents in Nagarkurnool and Kamareddy confronting leaders over unfulfilled promises and defections, forcing them to leave amid rising public dissatisfaction.
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A clash between MLA Tellam Venkat Rao and former MLA Podem Veeraiah over the deputy sarpanch post in Bhadrachalam highlighted internal discord in the Congress, even as the BRS registered significant gains across Khammam and Kothagudem in the gram panchayat elections.
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After BRS-backed candidates won key sarpanch and ward member posts in the first phase of gram panchayat polls, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud blamed a ‘secret pact’ between BRS and BJP, defended Congress MLAs, and dismissed politicisation of Messi football match
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Hyderabad shuttlers Arjun Reddy and Achutaditya Rao won four international medals — gold in Mexico, silver in Trinidad & Tobago and Zambia, and bronze in South Africa. For Arjun, it marked a triumphant return to professional badminton after a decade-long break
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said drug offenders will be monitored like history sheeters. The city police are strengthening H-NEW with new teams and conducting monthly inter-agency meetings to track drug networks, foreign national involvement and courier-based smuggling.
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The 7th edition of SBI Home Loans Mega Property Expo is scheduled from December 19 to 21 at HITEX
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Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked five cases in one week and arrested eleven offenders linked to organised networks renting bank accounts to cybercriminals. Courts issued 319 refund orders, helping victims recover Rs 1.36 crore. Police urged citizens not to share accounts or KYC details
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The first phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Khammam witnessed dramatic outcomes, including tied results decided by draw of lots, victories by one or two votes, sibling contests, and wins by young graduates, lecturers, and party rebels across multiple mandals
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In the latest episode of such incidents, 60 students fall ill after consuming food in their respective schools
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The deployment includes law and order units, traffic police, TSSP/AR platoons, Octopus teams, Mounted Police and specialised wings
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The SIR assigned MA Waris the prestigious responsibility in recognition of his extensive experience, dedication, and leadership skills in the field of radiography
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)-Hyderabad has extended the cold wave warning to 13 districts in Telangana, with minimum temperatures expected to fall by 3 to 4 degree Celsius. Extreme cold wave conditions are likely to continue till Sunday, December 14.
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The Kollam Vigilance Court has denied bail to former TDB President A. Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold heist case. The court dismissed his plea linked to alleged procedural lapses and illicit handling of temple property
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Senior government officials, developers, consultants and technology leaders focused on strengthening life-safety standards for the city’s growing high-rise ecosystem during the event
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Nagula Sharadha won the Chinnaodala sarpanch seat in Manthani mandal by a narrow margin of two votes. After multiple recounts requested by rival Yedla Padma, polling officials confirmed Sharadha as the winner, with 13 votes declared invalid
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A high-level committee finalised eight names for the Central Information Commission, with five from disadvantaged sections, including SC, ST, OBC, and minorities. Sources dismissed Rahul Gandhi's claim that the list lacked representation from marginalized communities
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The Ordnance Factory Medak carried out annual flotation trials of BMP-II infantry combat vehicles and variants at Malkapur Lake, validating their amphibious and terrain-handling capabilities. The factory, established in 1984, manufactures a wide range of ICVs for the Indian Army
