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The Telangana High Court has adjourned by a week a writ petition alleging that schools run by Salar‑e‑Millat Educational Trust were built within the Full Tank Level and buffer zone of Salkamcheruvu in Hyderabad.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Sunday lifted the Himayat Sagar floodgates for the first time this monsoon, releasing 1,000 cusecs of surplus water following heavy rainfall in upstream areas. Officials said inflows are being monitored closely, with alerts issued to civic and district agencies to remain vigilant downstream.
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A HYDRAA DRF team rescued auto driver Balle Bangarayya after an iron rod from a roadside railing pierced his leg during an accident near Hyderabad. The driver was shifted to hospital, while his daughter, travelling with him, escaped unhurt
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of jointly pushing the Musi Riverfront Development Project. He alleged that poor families were being displaced while several Congress poll promises remained unfulfilled
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BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao strongly criticized the Congress government for allegedly attempting to displace poor families in Hyderabad's Hanuman Nagar. He accused HYDRAA of bias and promised to restore land titles if BRS returns to power
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The Telangana High Court observed that HYDRAA cannot act beyond powers granted under law or enter private property without authority. While disposing of contempt cases, the Court directed the agency not to interfere with a petitioner's land and stressed adherence to legal limits.
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HYDRAA has blamed the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation for failing to desilt drains, leading to flooding during recent thundershowers. Officials said covered drains hindered maintenance work and urged coordinated efforts among departments to prevent waterlogging across Hyderabad
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Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad for the second consecutive day, inundating several stretches along the IT corridor and causing traffic snarls. Rajendra Nagar recorded the highest rainfall at 55 mm, while civic emergency teams were deployed to clear waterlogging and fallen trees across the city.
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Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath has directed Disaster Response Force teams to remain prepared for urban flooding during the monsoon. Officials have identified 913 flood-prone locations, including 257 major concern areas, and are implementing measures to reduce flood-related disruptions
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HYDRAA is overseeing monsoon response in Hyderabad’s CURE region, handling DRF and emergency teams. While civic bodies review preparedness, concerns have emerged over coordination among agencies after GHMC’s earlier role in monsoon management was redistributed.
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Justice NV Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court cautioned HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath that continued disregard of judicial directions could affect his career. The Court expressed displeasure over his failure to appear in a contempt case linked to a Suraram land dispute.
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CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks linking HYDRAA to Hitler, accusing him of glorifying fascism and pursuing bulldozer politics. He also questioned the legality of anti-encroachment drives carried out by the Telangana government
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Former MLC Karne Prabhakar alleged that the Revanth Reddy government had failed to deliver meaningful development after two-and-a-half years in office. He criticised the Future City initiative, HYDRAA and the Musi project, while defending the development record of the previous BRS regime.
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Kerala Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over remarks linking HYDRAA’s naming inspiration to Adolf Hitler. The exchange reignited political tensions between the two leaders, raising questions over democratic values and past campaign rhetoric
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao tore into Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging he was emulating Adolf Hitler and imposing a dictatorial regime in Telangana.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of arrogance and dictatorial tendencies after the latter admitted to being inspired by Adolf Hitler.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy drew criticism after claiming HYDRAA was inspired by Adolf Hitler's alleged liking for the word 'Hydra', despite no historical evidence supporting the assertion. His remarks and comparisons involving demolitions triggered disbelief, controversy and political debate.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has forwarded a complaint against HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath to the Telangana Chief Secretary for necessary action. A copy of the communication, relating to a grievance filed by Aedla Sudhaker Reddy, was circulated on social media.
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The Telangana High Court has come down heavily on the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) for demolishing structures on a Kukatpally plot despite judicial protection.