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The CBI has begun investigating the 2021 murder of advocate couple Gattu Vamana Rao and Nagamani. A team visited their home in Manthani, the crime spot in Kalvacherla, and met family members after the Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe
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With local body polls nearing, Telangana’s PRRD department is struggling to fund road repairs and rural works despite drawing up projects worth Rs.374 crore. Panchayat Secretaries face hardships ahead of Dasara, while the ambitious Rs.2,199 crore Panula Jathara faces uncertainty
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Maruti Suzuki has slashed prices across its entire model range by up to Rs 1,29,600 from September 22, passing on GST rate cuts. Entry-level cars received deeper reductions, encouraging two-wheeler users to upgrade while boosting passenger vehicle sales
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Burla Jyothi, a B.Com graduate from Mancherial, runs Abitha Forever, the district’s first handmade sanitary pads unit. Despite struggling to break even, she empowers women through tailoring and training, while seeking official support to clear safety tests and gain ISI certification
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Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) acquired a 20 per cent stake in Yes Bank from SBI and other investors, becoming the largest shareholder. The deal strengthens governance, Japan–India trade flows, and corporate banking growth, with Yes Bank receiving upgraded AA- ratings.
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Telangana’s Kharif season began on a strong note with excess rainfall boosting sowing beyond last year’s figures. But a growing urea shortage now threatens paddy crops, with experts warning of up to 50 per cent yield loss due to nitrogen deficiency
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The Finance Ministry has urged central government employees to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) before September 30, 2025. The Ministry highlighted benefits, tax incentives, and a one-time UPS-to-NPS switch facility for timely processing of requests
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Before the Centre launched ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’, Telangana’s ‘Aarogya Mahila’ scheme had already screened over 2.1 lakh women for cancer and other diseases. Though now scrapped, it laid the foundation for women-centric preventive healthcare in India
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IBM and BharatGen have announced a strategic partnership to advance AI adoption in India by developing sovereign multimodal and Indic Large Language Models. The collaboration will focus on education, agriculture, healthcare, and governance, while prioritising underserved Indian languages and responsible AI practices.
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Heavy rains in Asifabad mandal left four teachers stranded in schools overnight after overflowing streams near Vadigondi and Chelkaguda cut off access. They informed families and spent a sleepless night in classrooms, with villagers providing food and bedsheets.
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A Delhi district court set aside a civil judge’s order directing journalists to take down alleged defamatory content against Adani Enterprises. The court held that defendants were not heard before the order and remanded the case for fresh consideration
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Heavy rains in Asifabad mandal left four teachers stranded in schools overnight after overflowing streams near Vadigondi and Chelkaguda cut off access. They informed families and spent a sleepless night in classrooms, with villagers providing food and bedsheets
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As technology has impacted every part of our lives, rail travel has also become more convenient. Quick, dependable updates that are at your fingertips have replaced lengthy lines at stations and the anxiety of waiting to find out the status of your ticket.
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Six Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrendered before Kothagudem police and CRPF officials under Operation Cheyutha. They received immediate financial aid and assured rehabilitation. With this, 320 Maoists have surrendered in the district since January, reflecting growing success of the rehabilitation drive.
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TGSRTC will operate 7,754 special buses across Telangana for Bathukamma and Dasara between September 20 and October 2. Return services are planned for October 5–6. Camps at key locations and fare revisions on select days are also announced
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Heavy overnight rains flooded many colonies and roads across Hyderabad, damaging vehicles and stranding residents. Areas like Begumpet, Dilsukhnagar, and Ameerpet were worst affected. Overflowing nalas and ongoing drain works added to the chaos, with RWAs sharing visuals online
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Mallareddy Deemed-to-be University signed an MoU with ThunderPlus to launch EV-focused courses and research. The partnership includes internships, placements, and hands-on projects for students. ThunderPlus CEO Rajeev YSR was felicitated during Engineers’ Day celebrations for his contribution to India’s EV sector
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Senior advocate Nirmal K Kotwal recused himself from representing AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, detained under the PSA, after videos surfaced allegedly showing Malik questioning J&K’s status in India and praising militants Burhan Wani and Masood Azhar
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The Hyderabad City Security Council and police held the 2025 Traffic and Road Safety Summit at Jal Vihar. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Commissioner C V Anand urged citizens to act for safer roads. AI, smart mobility, and citizen campaigns were discussed
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The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas, ruling the petitioner was not an aggrieved person. The court noted OBCs had already filed petitions, which will be heard separately
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Intense rains lashed Hyderabad on Thursday afternoon after a brief break, drenching eastern and north-eastern localities. Areas like LB Nagar, Uppal, Tarnaka and Marredpally witnessed heavy downpour, leading to traffic snarls on major stretches and waterlogged streets across Secunderabad
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Several historic arches near Charminar in Hyderabad, built during the Asafjahi era, are crumbling due to neglect. Locals fear collapse as weeds grow, cracks widen, and plaster peels off. They are urging authorities to restore these fading heritage structures
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Yellandu police seized 70 two-wheelers, three autos and a car without documents during a community connect programme at Vinobha Nagar in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. DSP Chandrabhanu urged residents to stay vigilant, report illegal activities, and install CCTV cameras
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Revanth Reddy government, alleging bulldozer justice was applied only to the poor while illegal constructions of powerful leaders were ignored. He accused the State of negligence, debt, and betrayal