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Hyderabad is gearing up for Milad-un-Nabi celebrations on Wednesday, with the Markazi Milad Juloos scheduled from Charminar to Moghalpura. Blood donation, food distribution and health camps are also planned, while police have made elaborate security arrangements across the city.
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The Congress government is facing questions over its decision to keep Kaleshwaram out of operation after NDSA said pumping decisions rest with the State. CWPRS findings on the barrages have further intensified scrutiny over when pumping can resume.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy declined to comment on the controversy involving Minister Konda Surekha and her daughter Sushmitha, saying the Congress high command’s decision would be final. He also asked party leaders to avoid discussing internal matters publicly.
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The Telangana Assembly session will commence on September 7, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy informed MLAs on Monday. He asked legislators to expedite pending land acquisition for irrigation projects and assured funds for land acquisition, rehabilitation and forest clearances.
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High Court advocate Omer Farooq highlighted the growing career opportunities in law while addressing youngsters at a career guidance session in Hyderabad. He stressed the importance of reading and analytical skills and discussed opportunities in courts, law firms and specialised fields.
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The Telangana High Court questioned HYDRAA’s demolition of structures on private land in Kondapur, expressing concern over lack of notice, verification and due process. The court said government authorities were misleading the judiciary and ordered detailed counter-affidavits.
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Several hostels and PG accommodations in Hyderabad’s IT corridor are allegedly operating with serious safety violations. Residents in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, Madhapur and Kondapur face blocked exits, missing fire extinguishers and alarms, overcrowded rooms and inadequate security.
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A 24-year-old private employee, Kondurg Venkatesh, was killed after a lorry ran over him near Palamakula in Shamshabad on Monday evening. His friend Likki Karthik Reddy, who was riding pillion, suffered serious injuries in the accident.
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A portion of the corridor ceiling at Hyderabad’s historic Government City College collapsed on Monday morning, raising concerns among students and staff. Charminar MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali inspected the heritage building and called for a structural assessment and urgent restoration work.
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Raidurgam police arrested Syed Sajid, owner of the under-construction building that collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar, killing two workers and injuring two others. Contractor Khaja Moinuddin, who was also booked under BNS Section 105, remains absconding.
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A Ranga Reddy court sentenced a 29-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering a woman in Narsingi in 2021. Police said CCTV footage and call data records helped establish his movements before the woman was killed and her belongings stolen.
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A sharp increase in sugar prices is putting pressure on sweet shops, bakeries and caterers in Hyderabad ahead of Raksha Bandhan and Milad-un-Nabi. While some businesses have raised prices, others are absorbing the higher costs to retain customers.
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The 15th Hyderabad Marathon will be held on August 29 and 30, with more than 32,000 runners expected across four categories. The event has secured the World Athletics Label and will highlight sustainability initiatives and charity fundraising.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught an Alair Revenue Inspector and a Grama Palana Officer in a Rs 14,000 bribe case. The inspector allegedly demanded the money to issue a report facilitating land registration, with the amount recovered from the GPO.
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The monsoon has become active over Telangana after a brief lull, bringing heavy rain to several districts. More showers are expected over the next week, with yellow alerts issued for some areas. Hyderabad experienced persistent drizzle and cloudy conditions.
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The Oggu Katha Universe 2025 Honours at the University of Hyderabad celebrated Telangana’s folk heritage by honouring 25 artists. The event featured folk performances, a screening of the English documentary ‘Gods in the Voice’ and a Bathukamma workshop.
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Following the Anjaiah Nagar building collapse, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation enforcement teams identified 38 unauthorised under-construction buildings. Officials served 28 notices, seized one building and demolished nine structures, targeting construction violations on plots below and above 75 square yards.
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TGSRTC plans to expand bus infrastructure in Greater Hyderabad, with new terminals proposed at Uppal, Gajularamaram and Bahadurpura. New depots are planned at Musheerabad and Jawaharnagar, while the corporation aims to increase its total depots from 26 to 31.
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Hyderabad CCS officials arrested an Andhra Pradesh man accused of cheating a businessman of Rs 1.2 crore by posing as a senior police officer. Police said he promised high investment returns, used documents and cheques to gain trust and later threatened victims.
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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures facility in Hyderabad, where he toured the C-130J Super Hercules production line. The visit highlighted the expanding Tata-Lockheed partnership and India’s growing role in aerospace and defence manufacturing.
