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A 50-year-old woman was found murdered under suspicious circumstances in her flat in Kukatpally on Wednesday. Police suspect foul play as her hands and legs were tied before she was stabbed.
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No amount of packaging to make it appear as people’s moment can justify the mindless violence being unleashed on the country’s streets
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The BRS has intensified its attack on the Congress-led Telangana government following the High Court’s scathing verdict on irregularities in the Group-1 Main examination. The party demanded the cancellation of the exam, withdrawal of GO 29, and dropping of cases against protesting job aspirants.
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Congress’ attempt to target BRS in the Formula-E case has backfired, with electoral bond purchases revealing potential quid pro quo concerns for the party itself. Critics argue if bonds indicate corruption for BRS, the same scrutiny applies to Congress and BJP
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A Siddipet court has sentenced Pingali Narendar Reddy to 20 years’ imprisonment and fined him Rs. 1.50 lakh for the rape and murder of a 21-year-old woman in 2012. The crime occurred in Koheda mandal, and the verdict was delivered by First Additional District and Sessions Judge Y. Jayaprasad.
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A Sangareddy court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl in 2019. The incident occurred at IDA Bollaram, involving the daughter of migrant workers. The special POCSO Court, presided over by Judge K. Jayanthi, delivered the verdict after hearing both sides.
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The Intermediate Education Department in Telangana has mandated that all leave requests by teaching and non-teaching staff in government junior colleges must be processed through the HRMS portal. Leave without prior approval will be considered as unauthorised absence, attracting disciplinary action.
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao welcomed the Telangana High Court’s decision to quash three cases against party activist Shashidhar Goud, arrested for reposting BRS content online. The court criticised the police for their illegal actions and warned against stifling free speech.
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Nagender Vinay, a fine arts student, received the prestigious Sayeed Bin Mohammed Naqsh Portraiture Award 2025 in Hyderabad. The award, which includes a certificate and Rs 10,000, honours the legacy of Naqsh—a key figure in the Progressive Art Movement known for his distinctive oil and watercolour portraiture.
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The National Lok Adalat will be held across Telangana on September 13, offering citizens a chance to settle civil and compoundable criminal cases without incurring legal fees. Organised from the High Court to Taluk level, the initiative allows for both physical and virtual participation.
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A mega job fair will be held on September 16 at Kings Palace, Mehdipatnam, offering employment opportunities in pharma, IT, healthcare, education, banking and more. Organiser Mannan Khan stated that candidates with a minimum SSC qualification are eligible, and preliminary interviews will be held on-site.
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Cyber fraudsters linked to Chinese networks are using SIM boxes to disguise international scam calls as local ones, evading detection by Indian authorities. A recent raid in Mancherial by Telangana police uncovered equipment used in cross-border scams.
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Telangana High Court quashed three FIRs against BRS social media activist Nalla Balu, ruling that political speech, even if harsh or offensive, is constitutionally protected. The Court issued strict guidelines to prevent misuse of FIRs in cases related to social media posts
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Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, SCCoRS chairman, directed Telangana officials to ensure zero road fatalities. GHMC presented ongoing safety measures, including lane markings, footpaths, junction improvements, and signages, while stakeholders were urged to strengthen enforcement and preventive initiatives
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Hyderabad witnessed isolated thundershowers on Wednesday evening, offering relief from the recent heatwave. While several peripheral areas received light to moderate rainfall, core zones like Secunderabad remained dry. Hayathnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 25 mm
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Food Safety Task Force inspected ten Absolute Barbeque outlets in Hyderabad and found several violations, including dirty utensils, cockroach and housefly infestations, expired food, and improper storage. The findings were shared by the Commissioner of Food Safety on X.
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Ch V Sai Prasad highlighted systemic weaknesses in India’s economy, urging reduced dependence on foreign goods and stronger manufacturing. He noted the ongoing US tariff war is manageable but resilience is crucial for India’s ambition to become a global superpower
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Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy faced criticism for allegedly using abusive language against TeNA president E Ramana during a public programme in Tellapur. Residents and civic groups reacted strongly, citing similar incidents and questioning his conduct post-election
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Farmers in Katikanapalli, Peddapalli, prevented a fertiliser shop owner from illegally diverting 22 bags of urea. Police seized the consignment and reloaded it into the godown. Urea distribution is carried out with Aadhaar and Pattadar passbook verification
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Hyderabad city police arrested two persons, including a juvenile, for allegedly stealing bikes and scooters in the city
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In a recent Bigg Boss 19 clip, Bhojpuri actress and contestant Neelam Giri opened up about ongoing tensions in the house. Speaking to co-contestant Ashnoor Kaur, Neelam criticised Kunickaa Sadanand for sparking most of the house’s fights, especially for dragging Tanya Mittal’s mother into a luxury budget task.
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Telangana has recorded a significant drop in the Infant Mortality Rate from 41.2 in 2011-13 to 18 in 2021-23. BRS legislator T Harish Rao credits KCR’s welfare schemes, including KCR Kits, Nutrition Kits, and maternal-child health programmes, for the achievement
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Vijay Mohan Raj, former Ranji cricketer, urges the BCCI to make the Hyderabad Cricket Academy of Excellence fully autonomous and financially independent. He highlights delays, administrative interference, and stresses the Academy’s role in improving state-level cricket performance
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From Suryapet to Mahabubabad and Sadashivapet, the urea crisis has disrupted the second phase of Kharif operations