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The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad will unveil zebras for the first time in 37 years during Zoo Day on October 6. The zoo plans a breeding programme and will soon add wallabies, mandrills, and Hoolock gibbons to its collection
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When roads crack, so does public trust. India’s potholes are less about asphalt and more about accountability
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ICRISAT has partnered with CPSO and SEPROD to introduce superior forage and dual-purpose sorghum in Jamaica. The project aims to address fodder shortages, improve livestock yields, enhance climate resilience, and cut CARICOM’s food import bill by 25 per cent by 2030
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The Indian government has proposed the establishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India under the PROG Act 2025 to regulate e-sports and online social games while enforcing a nationwide ban on real-money gaming (RMG). The draft rules prescribe strict penalties for offering or promoting RMGs, including imprisonment and fines.
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Retired employees of SCCL have written to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, expressing anguish over delayed pension disbursement that left thousands without funds on Dasara. Blaming CMPF officials for negligence, they demanded timely monthly credits and urged the minister to introduce social security pensions similar to Telangana’s Aasara scheme.
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The Medigadda barrage has successfully weathered its sixth consecutive flood season, handling massive inflows from the Godavari. Despite structural concerns in Block 7, the barrage continues to function, prompting the Telangana government to issue Expressions of Interest for rehabilitation designs.
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Hyderabad police arrested an individual for illegally selling banned e-cigarettes at IS Sadan. Acting on a tip-off, the Task Force and local police seized 90 flavoured e-cigarettes, a bike, and other gadgets worth Rs 2.5 lakh.
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As monsoon rains lash Hyderabad, experts and police warn of hydroplaning which is a dangerous road hazard where vehicles lose grip on wet surfaces. The phenomenon affects all vehicle types and can lead to serious accidents.
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Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat’s words of reconciliation and assimilation should be heeded by those who thrive on divide-and-rule politics
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A youth in Sakhinavidu village, Khammam, allegedly beat his 63-year-old grandmother to death with an iron rod following an argument. The accused, addicted to alcohol, ganja, and betting, is under police investigation after Madhira CI and Yerrupalem SI registered a case
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A 60-year-old woman from Vittalnagar attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the Godavari river. An alert autorickshaw driver took her to Two-I police station, where police counselled her and later handed her back safely to family members.
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South Central Railway achieved record revenue of Rs 10,143 crore in the first half of FY 2025-26. Freight loading hit an all-time high of 71.14 million tonnes, while passenger revenue grew to Rs 2,991 crore, aided by Vande Bharat and special trains
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A pioneering genetic study by CCMB researchers has revealed that Sindhis settled in western India possess a distinct genetic profile compared to their Pakistani counterparts. The research highlights ancient East Asian admixtures, possibly from Mongolian migrations, and recent assimilation with local groups like the Konkanis.
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TGSRTC Vice Chairman and Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy inspected Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station and Jubilee Bus Station, reviewing cleanliness, seating, toilets, and security. He urged coordinated efforts by officials and plans to expand services for a better passenger experience.
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An RPF constable at Charlapalli railway station saved a woman passenger from a potential fatal accident while she attempted to board the departing LTT Express. Senior officials commended his quick action and assured him a reward for his bravery
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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar revealed that his teenage daughter was asked to send nude photos while playing an online game. The vigilant teen avoided cybercrime, prompting Akshay to urge Maharashtra schools to teach cyber safety to students from class 7 to 10
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Residents of Kothagudem are urging SCR authorities and elected representatives to reopen the Bhajan Mandir level crossing, closed after a 2014 train accident. Closure forces residents to travel long distances to the hospital, despite minimal train movement on the track
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The Reserve Bank of India has proposed draft rules to ease foreign currency borrowings for Indian companies. The framework expands eligible borrowers and lenders, links limits to financial strength, simplifies regulations, and allows market-determined interest rates for external commercial borrowings
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Sixteen-year-old Sabri became the first Muslim woman to perform Kathakali at Kerala Kalamandalam, realizing her long-cherished dream. Her debut during Vijayadashami marked a historic moment for the near-century-old institution, which opened doors to female students in 2021
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Medical kits have been supplied to anganwadi centers in Karimnagar to treat children. Selected centers are also growing vegetables under the Poshan Vatika scheme. Each center received medicines, seeds, and Rs 10,000 for five years to maintain vegetable gardens
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Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy received the Dhairya award at Nada Brahmotsavam 2025, held at Annamacharya Bhavana Vahini, Annamayapuram. Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and retired IPS officer J D Lakshminarayana praised Dr Shobha Raju’s efforts in promoting Annamacharya’s compositions
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Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin attacked the BJP, calling it a "parasite" exploiting tragedies for political gain and a "washing machine" for the corrupt. He criticised Centre policies, AIADMK alliance, and highlighted welfare projects and development in Ramanathapuram
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US Senators have asked TCS to explain its US hiring practices, including H-1B recruitment, wage parity, and American layoffs. The company must respond by October 10 amid an ongoing EEOC investigation and growing scrutiny of H-1B visa practices
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Bellampalli MLA G Vinod is facing criticism from locals and Congress cadres for staying away from his constituency and neglecting poll promises. Party workers allege he is living mostly in Hyderabad, making people travel for grievances and causing resentment
