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Qaffeine, the Heartmade Indian artisanal café, has opened at Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Its signature Baaghini Blend features beans from six Indian coffee regions. The menu includes House Classics, signature creations, Cold Brew, and single estate Pour Overs for coffee enthusiasts.
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Secunderabad RPF seized 60.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 30 lakh during a special Operation Narcos inspection of the Konark Express. Seven unclaimed bags revealed 31 packets. The contraband was handed to the Excise Department, which is investigating.
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The Transport Department has made Sarathi portal registration mandatory for all driving schools in Hyderabad to curb malpractices. Digitisation, including Vahan integration, will streamline learner and permanent licence processes, ensure proper training, and monitor fees and school compliance.
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The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced summer special trains between Secunderabad and Srikakulam Road. Services run from April 5 to June 29 with AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper, and General Second Class coaches for passenger convenience.
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Dr BR Ambedkar Open University will hold an orientation on “Job, Employment, and Skill-Enhancement Courses” for first- and second-year students across Telangana. Collaborating with TCSiON, WeHUB, RASCI, and SRTRI, BRAOU aims to equip students with industry-relevant skills.
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Maneka Gandhi, GHSPCA chief patron and former MP, launched a new animal ambulance and a donation scheme in Hyderabad. She inspected the Begum Bazaar multi-speciality animal hospital under construction, while the society invites citizens to Mahaveer Jayanti awareness stalls.
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A house in Moinabad belonging to businessman Srinivas was burgled between March 25 and 27 while his family was away. Thieves stole 168 grams of gold, 20 tolas of silver, and Rs 10 lakh in cash. Police are investigating and collecting fingerprints.
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The ICAI Hyderabad Chapter, along with its Satavahana and Warangal chapters and the Income Tax Department, organised a one-day seminar on the Income Tax Act, 2025. Experts and the Commissioner highlighted tax reforms, inventory valuation, and practical insights for professionals and students.
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Shaik Ayesha, a 25-year-old woman from Prakasam district, was found dead in her Madhapur hostel on Friday night. Police broke down her room door after roommates raised alarm. Investigation has been launched, and the post-mortem report is awaited.
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A 24-year-old woman in Malakpet died by suicide on Friday night, allegedly due to harassment by a man named Raju. Her family discovered her hanging at home in Moosarambagh. Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against the accused.
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Business owners Manideep Yechuri and Dr Spandana Maddula launched Vaarahi Silver Jewellery, an exclusive showroom at Vaarahi Silks in Kukatpally. Actors Teja Sajja and Meenakshi Chaudhary inaugurated the store, which offers premium silver bridal jewellery amid rising gold prices.
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Saifabad police traced an autorickshaw to Chaderghat and recovered a bag containing two grams of gold and Rs 30,000 that a Tamil Nadu pilgrim had forgotten at Lakdikapul Metro Station. The valuables were safely returned to the woman on Saturday.
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Hyderabad witnessed a grand Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra, with thousands of devotees joining the procession from Seetarambagh to Sultan Bazaar. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurated the event, and Hyderabad Police ensured smooth conduct with 3,000 personnel and extensive security measures
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The H-FAST team seized 352 kilograms of decomposed chicken in Bharatnagar and arrested a supplier accused of distributing spoiled meat to local hotels despite an expired licence. Officials said the illegal operation posed serious health risks to consumers.
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City Cybercrime Police have warned citizens about a rise in sophisticated online frauds involving OTP sharing, fake mobile applications and ‘digital arrest’ scams. Officials advised the public not to share sensitive information or download suspicious applications from unknown sources.
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A three-day International Buddhist Summit on World Peace–2026 began at Buddhavanam in Nagarjunasagar with participation from 150 delegates representing 22 countries. The summit aims to promote Buddhavanam as a global Buddhist heritage destination and strengthen international Buddhist ties.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has warned private tanker operators against using the Water Board logo without authorisation. Officials cautioned that such misuse could mislead the public and said tanker bookings should be made only through official HMWSSB channels.
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Tension prevailed in Falaknuma after Syed Rizwan (28) was allegedly assaulted by police personnel inside the Falaknuma Police Station. His family staged a protest at the hospital where he was admitted, demanding action against the officers involved.
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Saifabad police arrested Ibrahim Baig (23) for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts near Lumbini Park and the Telangana Secretariat to film social media reels. Police traced him through surveillance and seized the motorcycle used in the reckless riding.
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The fuel crisis in Hyderabad is easing, with queues at most stations thinning. Out of 185 outlets, 165 have stabilised, and normalcy is expected by March 30. Authorities monitor distribution, while the Legal Metrology Department checks for under-filling and tampering.
