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The surrogacy and child trafficking scam linked to Universal Srushti Fertility Centers has shaken Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, leading to the transfer of investigations to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the Crime Branch. Over 25 individuals, including the clinic owner Dr. A Namratha, have been arrested for running an elaborate racket in the region.
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Warangal Police Commissioner Sunpreet Singh flagged off a mobile forensic lab equipped with advanced technology to enhance forensic services in the city. Senior police officials and forensic experts attended the launch at the commissionerate office.
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Contractors in Telangana have raised strong objections to the State government’s Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for road infrastructure development. They argue that HAM should be limited to new road construction, while repairs and maintenance should remain under traditional models to protect small contractors and businesses.
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Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy has accused the Congress government of causing a severe decline in Telangana’s public health and diagnostic services. According to Reddy, routine tests are being neglected due to lack of specialists and malfunctioning equipment, worsening the state’s healthcare scenario.
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Move also removes restriction on Paytm Payments Services Limited from onboarding new merchants which was imposed on the company on November 25, 2022
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Shyamala Gopalan Educational Foundation adopted Government Junior College in Basavatarakam, Kothagudem. Plans include uniform distribution, mid-day meal programmes, career guidance, skill development, and heritage preservation, aiming to develop the college into a model institution with support from Sonu Sood Charity Foundation
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A construction worker was injured after jumping from a building’s top floor in Rizvichaman, Karimnagar, to escape an aggressive troop of monkeys. He was immediately taken to the district hospital and is currently undergoing treatment
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A political clash between Congress and BRS workers escalated at Pedda Shankarampet, Medak, after a verbal dispute in a local WhatsApp group. Police intervened promptly to diffuse tensions, ensuring no injuries were reported.
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KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, successfully treated 13 patients, including three foreign nationals, for localized prostate cancer and enlargement using the Tulsa-Pro system — Southeast Asia’s first MRI-guided, incision-less day-care procedure launched by CMD Dr B Bhaskar Rao
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The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) will meet on August 22 to discuss the Godavari-Cauvery river linking project, which includes the controversial diversion of Godavari waters. The outcome of this meeting could have significant implications for Telangana's water rights and its relations with neighboring states.
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Bachupally police arrested Monchajyoti Bonia, a security guard, for cultivating a six-foot ganja plant in front of his house for personal use. The raid led to seizure of the plant, and a case under the NDPS Act has been registered
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GHMC’s food safety wing inspected 25 Pista House restaurant outlets in Hyderabad, collecting 23 samples. Inspections revealed unhygienic kitchens, poor storage practices, uncovered dustbins, housefly infestations, and lack of proper temperature records in cold rooms
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Experience from 2018-19 shows tariffs get passed on to consumers; the 2025 round may be more inflationary, leaving US consumers with higher prices and fewer choices
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Following the Sigachi incident, Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya instructed officials and industry reps to enhance preparedness with modern equipment and conduct safety inspections of high-risk industries within two months. CCTV installation and emergency workshops were also mandated
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Reduce your tax burden with home loan deductions under Sections 24(b), 80C, 80EE, and 80EEA. Learn how to maximise your yearly tax savings
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By issuing a direct nuclear threat to India, Pakistan’s Army chief has gone a step further and signalled to the world that Islamabad remains an irresponsible nuclear power
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The National Cyber Security Scholar Program equips India’s defence veterans with elite cyber leadership skills, blending real-world training and national service ethos to prepare them for key roles in safeguarding critical infrastructure
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SCCL inaugurated a help desk at Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, to assist workers, retired employees, and families. The facility offers immediate medical support and was inaugurated alongside a new air-conditioned hospital wing
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The Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad, will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami on August 15-16 with devotional events including Jhulan Seva, Abhishekam, Maha Mangala Arati, Nandotsavam, and Vyasa Puja at three centres across Telangana
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Despite Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's repeated appeals and public efforts to maintain strong ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana has once again been left out of major Central initiatives. The Union Cabinet recently approved four semiconductor projects for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab, but none for Telangana.
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Excavation efforts in Dharmasthala led by SIT faced delays on Tuesday after water seepage turned the dig site into a flooded pit. This location, the 13th identified by an anonymous informant, showed no skeletal remains even after 14 feet of digging.
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Two persons were arrested in Kumram Bheem Asifabad for selling banned ganja. Police seized 60 grams of the contraband during a raid at a Punjabi dhaba. The suspects were handed over to local police for further investigation
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Nehru Zoo Park in Hyderabad celebrated World Elephant Day by treating its beloved elephants, Vanaja, Asha, Sita, and Vijay to a lavish spread of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specially made 5-kg cakes. The female elephants also enjoyed a peaceful 3-km walk within the zoo.
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Starting this academic year, students can complete their elective courses a semester earlier, enabling them to completely focus on their internships in their final year
