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Traffic on NH-65 between Patancheru and Sangareddy will be diverted for two months from September 26 to facilitate road widening, underpass and fly-over works. The diversion will add eight to 10 km to the journey and affect commuters and industrial traffic.
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Mirabai Chanu ended a 12-year wait for an Asian Games medal by winning silver in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event in Nagoya. She totalled 198kg, while North Korea’s Ri Song Gum won gold with a record-breaking 215kg
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The RBI absorbed Rs 75,026 crore through an overnight VRRR auction as surplus liquidity in the banking system remained high. Banks submitted bids worth Rs 87,993 crore, while the central bank continued using VRRR auctions and OMO sales to manage excess liquidity
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Locals and social activists have renewed their demand to convert Manuguru Municipality into a gram panchayat, citing pending elections, development concerns and the impact on employment guarantee schemes in merged villages, with the issue now raised before the State SC and ST Commission.
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A report on objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over aspects of the Special Intensive Revision has triggered a political storm, with Opposition leaders demanding action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the EC defending its decisions
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The Telangana Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report on the RIMS Adilabad SNCU fire that killed three infants. The Commission wants details of the fire, safety arrangements, rescue measures and findings of any inquiry into the incident.
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Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Usha Thakur has claimed that 4.5 lakh girls used to elope with non-Hindu men during Navratri Garba celebrations every year. She advocated restricting non-Hindu entry to Garba pandals, while Congress demanded a public apology
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A portion of the outer plaster on the Laad Bazaar-facing side of Charminar peeled off following heavy rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday night. Officials said the damage was limited to the surface layer and did not affect the monument’s structural stability.
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Bhuvan Bam has revealed the creative challenges behind “Dhindora 2”, saying he rewrote several drafts, jokes and storylines while developing the second season. The series, produced by Bam and Rohit Raj, is moving from YouTube to Netflix
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Indian benchmark indices rebounded on Wednesday, with the Sensex gaining 299 points and the Nifty rising 118 points. Gains in metal and financial stocks, along with stabilising crude oil prices and easing energy-cost concerns, supported investor sentiment
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Hyderabad police are coordinating with community elders and peace committee members ahead of Friday’s Ganesh immersion procession, which coincides with Friday prayers. Security personnel will be deployed at strategic locations, while drones and surveillance cameras will monitor sensitive areas.
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The GHMC has deployed 280 cranes, 136 Ganesh Action Teams and thousands of sanitation workers for Friday’s Ganesh idol immersions. The civic body has also installed 43,270 temporary lights, arranged medical support and activated a dedicated control room.
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir expects early summer conditions in New Zealand to pose a stern challenge for his young Test side. He backed India’s batting and bowling units to adapt, win both series and strengthen their WTC final qualification hopes
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Hyderabad is preparing for the September 25 Ganesh idol immersion procession marking the end of 12-day festivities. Civic bodies have cleared routes, prepared local immersion points, installed barricades and deployed cranes along key stretches near Hussain Sagar.
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The Bombay High Court banned firecrackers, loudspeakers, DJs and laser beams on public roads during festival processions in Maharashtra, criticised lax enforcement of noise pollution rules and called for greater restraint and more dignified, civilised celebrations
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The CDSCO has warned against indiscriminate use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing associated risks including chronic kidney disease. It has directed State drug authorities to enforce prescription requirements, while advising doctors, retailers and the public to promote safer medicine use.
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India’s men’s badminton team settled for bronze at the Asian Games after losing 1-3 to China in the semifinals. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured India’s only win, while Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty lost their singles matches
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The Telangana Junior Doctors Association has sought statewide safety audits, timely funding and better protection for healthcare workers in government hospitals. Citing concerns at RIMS Adilabad and MGM Hospital, it also demanded emergency repairs and faster completion of projects.
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BikeWo Green Tech plans to build an operating fleet of around 10,000 vehicles in FY 2026-27, backed by a Rs 76-crore preferential warrant issue. The company is expanding into EV leasing, asset ownership and specialised mobility services.
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GMR Aero Technic and StandardAero have signed an agreement to establish GAT as an authorised service centre for on-wing engine support in the Asia-Pacific region, offering airlines services including inspections, engine replacements, preservation, software upgrades and logistics support.
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Actor Nani has sought permission to attend a special ‘The Paradise’ premiere at a theatre on Hyderabad’s RTC X Roads. The request comes amid Ganesh immersion festivities, with police assessing crowd management, traffic and security arrangements before deciding
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A Hyderabad consumer panel has directed a hospital and neurosurgeon to pay Rs 20 lakh compensation after finding a deficiency in post-operative care following spinal surgery. The complainant later underwent emergency revision surgeries in the United States.
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The Supreme Court will examine whether the Bar Council of India has the power to regulate law colleges and universities, questioning its expertise in legal education. The bench sought BCI’s response to petitions concerning a trust and law colleges
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India’s Naorem Roshibina Devi reached the women’s 60kg Wushu Sanda final at the Asian Games after defeating Indonesia’s Kusumaningtyas Thania 2-0 in the semifinal. The victory assured India of at least a silver medal and gave Roshibina a chance to win gold
