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Pixel Expedition: Survivor.io is a free-to-play roguelike that blends retro 8-bit visuals with modern gameplay mechanics. While fun and nostalgic, the game is currently held back by bugs and frequent ads during early access.
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The Hyderabad She Teams strengthened women’s safety efforts in December by registering FIRs, securing convictions, and conducting awareness programmes. Police also urged women to stay alert online and report harassment immediately through official helplines.
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A scooter rider was killed on the spot after being run over by a ready-mix concrete lorry at Aramghar Chaurasta in Hyderabad. Police shifted the body, registered a case, and began an investigation into the accident.
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TS UTF has urged the Telangana government to regularise KGBV staff services after a fatal car accident killed two employees. The federation demanded ex gratia payments of Rs 10 lakh and compassionate appointments for eligible family members.
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Cure Foundation, in association with Apollo Cancer Centres, will host the three-day 9th Biennial Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship from January 30 to February 1 at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, Gachibowli, raising awareness and funds for underprivileged cancer patients.
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Rahman, a Hyderabad-based professional, was allegedly murdered by his elder brother Mohsin and brother-in-law Ghouse in Tandur, Vikarabad district, following a dispute over a penthouse. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspects.
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Vikash Kumar Mandal, a 21-year-old watchman from Himayatnagar, died by suicide at his Narayanguda residence. Family members cited financial and personal struggles, and the police have registered a case and sent the body for post-mortem.
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Telangana’s Education Department plans to adopt the CBSE syllabus for maths and science, with a hybrid model for social sciences. The move aims to align state textbooks with national standards and support students preparing for competitive exams, starting 2027–28.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 305 persons during a night drunken driving check, including 242 two-wheelers, 26 three-wheelers, 35 four-wheelers, and 2 heavy vehicles. Thirteen recorded BAC levels above 300 mg/100 ml, and all will face magistrate proceedings.
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More than 15,000 snakes were rescued across Telangana last year, with over half being venomous. Data from Friends of Snakes Society show rising snake–human encounters in Hyderabad’s expanding urban areas, especially along the Outer Ring Road.
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Hyderabad CCS police arrested two men from Andhra Pradesh for illegally obtaining and selling SIM cards using customers’ personal details. Acting on a tip-off, police seized 139 SIM cards from the accused, who allegedly cheated customers to activate extra connections.
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Riding without a helmet remains the most common traffic offence in Hyderabad, with nearly 80 lakh violations recorded in 2025. Police say poor compliance, weak enforcement and substandard helmets are contributing to rising road deaths, especially among two-wheeler riders.
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Cyberabad police booked 231 people during drunken driving checks conducted on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Police said 12 persons recorded very high alcohol levels, and all offenders will be produced before the concerned court.
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A 28-year-old man died after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident at Saidabad. A speeding car rammed into his motorcycle and fled the scene. Police later arrested the driver, while two others remain absconding.
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The State government on Saturday ordered a major reshuffle in the police department, transferring and posting 20 IPS officers across Telangana. Several key commissionerate and traffic wing changes were made, including new appointments in Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri commissionerates
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Amid complaints over pollution, authorities have stepped up cleaning of Hussain Sagar lake using floating trash skimmers and an amphibious excavator. Officials said waste thrown by visitors and weeds entering from Kukatpally nala are being removed as part of a continuous cleaning drive
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A massive fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Kondapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. The warehouse stored thermocol and other combustible materials used for film shootings. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control, and no casualties were reported
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Nacharam police arrested a man for allegedly cheating unemployed youth by promising railway jobs and collecting Rs 20 lakh from them. The accused and his associates reportedly took money from 20 job aspirants but failed to provide the promised employment.
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IIMC College will hold a two-day international conference on January 19-20 on “Navigating Complexities in Education Research and Technology through Viksit Bharat 2047.” 75 research papers across disciplines will be presented, with Prof Patrick and Prof Chetan Sri Vatsav leading the sessions.
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Rama Vaidyanathan presents Maalyada: The Sacred Garland, a dance adaptation of Jeysundhar D’s book based on the Thiruppavai. The free performance at Ravindra Bharathi on January 18 at 6:30 pm explores Andal’s philosophical journey with music by Sudha Raghuraman.
