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The GHMC has launched a special drive to remove unauthorised advertisements across Hyderabad. Several illegal hoardings and banners have already been dismantled. Officials say enforcement will continue in phases to ensure road safety and compliance with advertisement rules.
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Maulana Azad National Urdu University will organise a two-day national workshop for distance and online education officials on January 12 and 13. The event will focus on policy reforms, coordination and implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.
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Ahead of India’s first international match at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Indian players including Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prasidh Krishna praised the venue’s facilities and atmosphere before the opening ODI against New Zealand.
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A circle forest officer was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.10 lakh to allow goods trucks to pass through a forest area in Thane district. A forest guard is also under probe
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Unemployed youth staged protests in Chikkadpally and Dilsukhnagar against the Telangana Congress government’s delay in issuing the job calendar and recruitment notifications, demanding immediate release of notifications for Groups, DSC, and police vacancies
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A 19-year-old Hindu man died in Bangladesh after consuming poison following alleged harassment over a small debt. The incident adds to a series of recent attacks on Hindu minorities, raising concerns over rising violence across the country
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A woman was robbed of her gold chain by an unidentified man at Shamshabad on Saturday morning while she was outside her house. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspect.
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At least six people suffered minor injuries after a small private aircraft made a crash landing near Rourkela in Odisha on Saturday. All passengers and crew are safe, and authorities have informed the aviation regulator
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Customs officials at RGIA seized 14 kg of hydroponic marijuana worth about Rs 14 crore from two passengers arriving from Qatar. The accused have been detained for questioning as authorities warn of a rise in such drug smuggling cases.
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A 36-year-old man from Vellore, Tamil Nadu, died after being attacked by stray dogs and pigs in Shamshabad on Hyderabad’s outskirts late Friday night. Initially suspected to be a murder, police confirmed after postmortem and CCTV footage analysis that the injuries were caused by the stray animals.
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Police arrested three members of an inter-district job fraud gang for cheating over 240 jobseekers across Telangana by promising government jobs. Fake appointment orders were seized, while two accused remain absconding.
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Pakistan and the US have begun the 13th edition of their joint military exercise, ‘Inspired Gambit–2026’, at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Punjab. The two-week-long event aims to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities and improve military interoperability.
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Police arrested three members of an inter-district job fraud gang for cheating over 240 jobseekers across Telangana by promising government jobs. Fake appointment orders were seized, while two accused remain absconding.
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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and javelin great Jan Zelezny have mutually ended their coaching partnership after a successful phase that saw Chopra breach the 90-metre mark. The Indian star will now chart his own training path ahead of major global events.
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Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan shared a heartfelt birthday message for his son Hrithik Roshan as the Bollywood superstar turned 52. The post comes as Hrithik gears up for major projects, including his OTT debut as a producer and Krrish 4.
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The IAS and IPS Officers’ Associations have condemned a vernacular news channel for airing defamatory and fabricated allegations against women IAS officers, demanding an unconditional public apology and withdrawal of the content, while warning of legal action against those responsible.
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Superstar Allu Arjun shared a heartfelt birthday note for his father and veteran producer Allu Aravind, calling him “the closest thing to God” in his life. The actor posted the message on Instagram as Aravind turned 77.
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Group C of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 features former champions England and Pakistan alongside hosts Zimbabwe and Scotland. With strong recent form and home advantage in play, the group promises closely fought contests from the outset.
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Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a playful poolside moment on Instagram, admiring husband Nick Jonas as he enjoyed a swim. The post drew attention online, even as Priyanka continues shooting for her upcoming film with Mahesh Babu.
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BRS working president K T Rama Rao has been invited to speak at the 23rd India Conference at Harvard University, recognising his role in promoting Telangana as a global technology hub. The event will be held on February 14 and 15.
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A 35-year-old woman was found murdered in the Kasba Bazaar area of Khammam late on Friday night. Police suspect the involvement of a man who had allegedly been stalking and harassing her after her separation from her husband.
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The shift from firewood to LPG for cooking mid-day meals has increased financial pressure on workers, who say supplied cylinders are insufficient and no funds have been allocated. Agencies are forced to spend thousands every month to ensure meals are served.
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Irrigation officials have begun releasing water from the Singur multipurpose project to facilitate repair works recommended by the National Dam Safety Review Panel. Storage will be reduced over the next 30 to 40 days while experts assess damage to the dam and embankment.
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The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has issued a stop-use notice for Almont-Kid Syrup after it was found adulterated with toxic ethylene glycol. The chemical has been linked to the deaths of at least 24 children in Madhya Pradesh, prompting urgent safety measures.