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In a move to make citizen services more accessible, the Hyderabad District Collectorate has launched a dedicated WhatsApp service for senior citizens and Divyangjans who are unable to attend the weekly Prajavani meetings. They can now send petitions remotely, which will be registered digitally and tracked via an ID.
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Telangana's government is facing increasing financial strain, with its borrowing in the first quarter of 2025-26 reaching an alarming 37.5 percent of the state's annual borrowing limit. Despite modest growth in tax receipts, non-tax revenues continue to lag, and the state is facing a widening fiscal deficit.
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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused the Congress-led Telangana government of disguising a Muslim quota as part of the Kamareddy BC Declaration. He said the support for increased BC reservation would only be given if Muslims were excluded from the BC list.
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A newborn’s body was found dumped in a stream at Keshnayak Thanda in Akkannapet, triggering public outrage. Police have launched a probe. This comes a day after another infant was found dead in a dustbin at Zaheerabad Area Hospital
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Heavy rains in Karnataka have revived the Jadi Malkapur waterfall near Zaheerabad. Located in the Gottam Gutta forest on the Telangana-Karnataka border, it’s become a monsoon hotspot for tourists, birdwatchers, and nature lovers from nearby towns and States
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The Gopalapuram Police in Hyderabad arrested eight individuals, including a doctor and her advocate son, for allegedly running a fake surrogacy racket. The investigation began after a couple, who paid Rs 35 lakh to a fertility clinic, discovered through a DNA test that the baby given to them wasn't biologically theirs.
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A global study shows that using stricter obesity criteria requiring an existing health issue could drastically reduce obesity rates. Experts warn this could delay diagnosis and give a false sense of health, risking missed opportunities for early intervention and care
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Jadi Malkapur waterfall in Sangareddy district has become a popular monsoon destination, revived by rains in Karnataka. Located in the Gottam Gutta forest, it also attracts birdwatchers and day tourists
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VNRVJIET celebrated its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025, honoring over 1,000 B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. graduates.
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After heavy rains in Hyderabad, inflows into Hussain Sagar and the twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayat Sagar, saw a significant rise. However, with the rains stopping on Sunday, the inflows have begun to decrease slowly.
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The BRS has accused CM Revanth Reddy of phone tapping political rivals and journalists. They want an independent probe supervised by the Telangana High Court, claiming the current SIT is biased and spyware like Pegasus was misused to suppress dissent
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A 52-year-old man died after being knocked down by an autorickshaw while crossing the road at Bahadurpura on Saturday evening. The victim suffered a severe head injury and was declared dead at the hospital. Police arrested the driver and registered a case
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Former MLA Nadipelli Diwakar Rao alleged that officials supporting the corruption of Mancherial MLA K Premsagar Rao would face consequences. He accused the MLA of pressuring officials to clear inflated bills and warned against political interference, sand sales, and illegal demolitions
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The Maldivian leadership appears to have realised that a good relationship with New Delhi is an absolute necessity for their country
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Seven people were arrested for illegal gambling at a residence in Mandamarri town, Mancherial district, on Sunday. Police seized Rs 38,150 in cash, six mobile phones, during the raid, following a tip-off
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The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls. Petitioners allege mass voter exclusion, while the ECI defends the exercise as legal and inclusive, ahead of Bihar Assembly polls
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‘Monsoon Dreams’ by the Tanusree Shankar Dance Company captivated audiences in Hyderabad. Organised by Chowrangee, the evening featured signature choreographies and a powerful Tagore-inspired ballet, ‘Chirantan’, enriched by Amitabh Bachchan’s narration and Debajyoti Mishra’s evocative music
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NHRC Chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian revealed that 51 FIRs related to violence against women are filed every hour in India. At a national symposium, experts called for stronger enforcement, gender sensitisation, and societal change to ensure women's safety
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The long-awaited Adilabad–Nirmal–Armoor railway line is nearing reality, with DPR approval expected soon. The Rs 3,000 crore first phase will improve rail access in north Telangana, cut travel distance to Hyderabad by 120 km, and spur regional development
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Pune Police busted a drug-fueled rave party in Kharadi, arresting seven individuals, including Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of former minister Eknath Khadse. The raid triggered political controversy, with Khadse demanding a probe into possible motives behind the police action
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BRS leader Harish Rao demanded Telangana High Court and SHRC intervention over recurring Gurukul food poisoning incidents, alleging over 100 student deaths under Congress rule. He accused the government of negligence and warned of a Statewide agitation if safety and quality meals aren’t ensured.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s decisive response to any threat to its sovereignty, boosting national confidence. At a Tamil Nadu event honoring Rajendra Chola-I, he announced grand statues and highlighted India’s ancient democratic Kudavolai system
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CM Mamata Banerjee will lead a rally from Bolpur and address workers, invoking the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore
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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed circle deputy commissioners to expedite issuing trade licenses for 3.5 lakh non-residential properties and ensure timely property tax collection. Zonal commissioners must submit weekly progress reports on licenses and tax targets.
