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Telangana has sought Rs 16,732 crore in central assistance to address losses caused by heavy rains over two consecutive years. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao submitted the request to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking both pending and fresh aid.
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A forest beat officer and a watcher were attacked by locals, including a Guthikoya woman, while planting saplings in the Julurupadu forest range of Kothagudem district. The incident, which occurred on August 29, involved physical assault, threats, and abuse.
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Shivakumar Namani has been awarded a Ph.D by Dr BR Ambedkar Open University for his research on life skills and study habits and their impact on IX class students’ achievement in Biological Science, under the guidance of Prof. Chandrakala
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Telangana farmers continue protests over acute urea shortages, with long queues and unrest across the State. Meanwhile, Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu and Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy travelled to Dubai for private events, drawing criticism from senior Congress leaders
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Ahead of the centralised Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad, the GHMC has accelerated road and drainage repair works. Of the 14,050 potholes identified, over 11,000 have been repaired, along with catch pits and other civic infrastructure.
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A court in Kumram Bheem Asifabad sentenced a man to 10 years in prison and fined him Rs 10,000 for cultivating ganja on his farm in 2021. The court examined witness testimonies and evidence before delivering the verdict.
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Three people from Nizamabad district died instantly and two others were injured when their car collided with a stationary lorry near Nanda village in Maharashtra’s Nanded district.
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Fernandez Hospital has launched a 'Baby Spa' at its Banjara Hills facility in Hyderabad to promote early infant development. Targeted at babies aged 6 weeks to 9 months, the spa offers hydrotherapy, massage, and sensory stimulation under expert supervision.
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In a major drug bust, Hyderabad police arrested nine individuals including a surgeon, an IT recruiter, and a sex worker, who were allegedly procuring MDMA from a known peddler. The accused, Ramakanth, reportedly sourced drugs from Bengaluru and sold them using Grindr, a gay dating app, to customers.
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A Fast Track Special Court in Peddapalli sentenced S Ramesh to life imprisonment for raping a minor girl in Upparapalli, Odela mandal, in 2022. Judge K Sunitha also imposed a Rs 21,000 fine and directed Rs 5 lakh compensation to the victim
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Warangal Police have deployed 2,100 personnel, including senior officers, to ensure peaceful Ganesh idol immersion. With CCTV and drone surveillance, traffic diversions, and strict bans on DJs, liquor, and firecrackers, officials inspected arrangements at Chinna Waddepally tank
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Telangana’s performance in the NIRF 2025 rankings has been a mixed one. Osmania University made significant gains, moving up to 53rd overall and 30th among universities, while NIT Warangal and UoH saw a slight drop.
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Police and district officials have made elaborate arrangements for the immersion of 2,334 Ganesh idols in Mancherial district on Saturday. Security, CCTV surveillance, cranes, and divers have been deployed, while bursting crackers and loud music have been banned
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Protests over urea shortage intensified in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts, with farmers resorting to stone-pelting, raiding warehouses, and clashing with police. In Mahabubabad, angry farmers targeted a fertilizer outlet.
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The GHMC has launched a pilot project in Circle-12 using robotic technology to clean stormwater drains. Equipped with CCTV cameras, the machines detect blockages, desilt drains, and improve safety. If successful, the initiative will be extended citywide
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Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who built a $10 billion empire and defined understated elegance, has died at 91. Armani revolutionized menswear and womenswear, dressed Hollywood stars, and left an enduring legacy in global fashion and lifestyle industries
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Singareni Collieries has earned national-level Five Star Ratings for four of its coal mines under the Ministry of Coal’s annual performance evaluation. CMD N. Balram received the awards in Mumbai from Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, marking a first-time achievement of this scale for SCCL.
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A severe urea shortage has triggered widespread protests across Telangana, with farmers blocking roads, staging demonstrations, and expressing despair over government inaction. From Narayanpet to Kamareddy, incidents range from a woman collapsing in a fertilizer queue to farmers burning symbolic fires in protest.
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The HMWSSB will commence work on 39 Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Amrut 2.0 scheme before Dussehra, Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy siad on Thursday. During a review meeting, officials were instructed to fast-track acquisition of litigation-free land and explore alternate sites where necessary.
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Attapur police arrested two Kishanbagh residents for stabbing a man to death at Arshmahal. The accused allegedly killed Saif Ahmed Khan to avenge an insult three months ago. The victim died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital
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In a first-of-its-kind procedure in the Telugu-speaking states, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, successfully performed a 3D-printed titanium talus bone replacement on a 38-year-old businessman from Karimnagar. The innovative surgery, led by Dr. Sunil Dachepalli, addressed a collapsed ankle bone caused by a previous injury.
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BRS leader Devi Prasad accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of suppressing dissent and targeting opposition leaders through arrests. He criticised the CBI probe into Kaleshwaram and alleged a Congress-BJP conspiracy to destabilise BRS, but asserted the party will fight back
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Hylenr, a clean energy innovator focused on Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR), has appointed renewable energy expert Jeff Tolnar to its board. His leadership is expected to guide the company’s shift from R&D to productisation and global market expansion
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Renowned Hasya Avadhani Shankara Narayana was honoured by the Wonder Book of Records for performing 550 Hasya Avadhanams over 27 years. At Tyagaraya Gana Sabha, he was recognised for his contribution to humour, including a 25-hour nonstop public performance
