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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed all District Collectors to utilise SDRF and treasury funds for cyclone relief and rehabilitation works. He assured that there would be no financial constraints and instructed officials to stay alert and expedite restoration efforts
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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said a Congress victory in Jubilee Hills was a mere formality, citing favourable surveys. He highlighted welfare measures while Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused the BRS and BJP of forming a covert alliance against Congress
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Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy refuted rumours of quitting the Congress, calling them fake and politically motivated. He expressed disappointment over being overlooked for a Cabinet berth and criticised the government for failing to support farmers and fund local development
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Sections of the BJP are reportedly favouring the Congress in the Jubilee Hills by-election by maintaining a low-profile campaign. The strategy, seen as a bid to weaken the BRS, has left many leaders quietly supporting the Congress to split opposition votes
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The fringe effect of Cyclone Montha caused widespread destruction across 16 Telangana districts, damaging paddy and cotton crops, flooding villages and disrupting daily life. Farmers reported heavy losses as rains hit during the peak harvesting and procurement season
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The Abid Road police registered a case against unknown persons for trespassing into the Telangana State Wakf Board chairman’s chamber and stealing data related to wakf properties. Officials said the culprits unlawfully accessed important files and secured them in electronic form
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A 21-year-old man from Bowenpally died after falling from his bike at Balanagar in Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Police said the victim, identified as Vishnumolakala Rohandev, sustained severe head injuries while on his way to his office in Madhapur
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Cyberabad Police arrested five persons for duping a reputed travel company of ₹3 crore by exploiting a software glitch in its ticketing system. The suspects rebooked and cancelled tickets repeatedly to double refunds. Police also seized mobile phones and SIM cards.
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Shafali Verma, recalled for injured Pratika Rawal, said she is “200%” confident of performing well in India’s World Cup semi final against Australia, aiming to seize her comeback chance on home soil
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Veteran sepak takraw coach Dhanraj Koyalkar, who trained several international players, is battling multiple organ failure in a Hyderabad hospital. His trainees are raising funds for treatment as appeals for government help await response from sports authorities
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India’s young table tennis players continued their fine run at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, with Syndrela Das and Sarthak Arya winning a mixed doubles bronze, while four Indians advanced to the Round of 16 in the singles events
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The Ministry of Defence has sanctioned Rs 304.62 crore as ‘Grant-in-Aid’ to 50 deficit Cantonment Boards across India, including Secunderabad Cantonment, which received Rs 2.82 crore. A local NGO criticised the allocation as unjustified, citing SCB’s large population
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Falaknuma police arrested rowdy sheeter Mohd Husain Younus and an associate for kidnapping and assaulting two youngsters to “counsel” them on leading a decent life. The duo, along with an absconding accomplice, confined the victims and threatened them with a knife.
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Tensions between the Congress government and Tollywood have deepened ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election, following a series of disputes with film stars. Many industry workers remain wary, while Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy attempts to ease discontent through assurances
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Despite heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Montha, political parties continued campaigning in the Jubilee Hills constituency. Candidates including Maganti Sunitha, Naveen Yadav and G Kishan Reddy toured several localities, interacting with voters and maintaining their momentum despite the challenging weather conditions
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Several educated candidates, including postgraduates and PhD holders, are contesting the Jubilee Hills by-election. While some hold multiple degrees, others have minimal formal education, making the poll a mix of highly qualified and grassroots contenders focused on key development issues
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With Cyclone Montha triggering heavy rains across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy placed the administration on high alert and directed all departments to ensure public safety, protect crops, and provide relief in low-lying areas facing flooding and damage
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught lineman Prabhu Lal of the Electricity Department in Pedda Amberpet while accepting a Rs 6,000 bribe for releasing service numbers for new electricity meters. The bribe was recovered, and he was produced before the ACB Court in Nampally
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Drug smugglers in Hyderabad are increasingly using private courier and parcel delivery services to move narcotics like MDMA and marijuana across State borders. The EAGLE task force has intensified checks after uncovering student involvement and courier staff complicity.
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Hyderabad Police issued a fake poster alert after a digital image in Telugu claiming new WhatsApp and phone call rules went viral. Officials clarified the poster was fake and urged citizens to verify messages through official sources before sharing.