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Sixteen pilgrims from Jhirra, Asifnagar, including Mansoor and members of two families, died in a Saudi Arabia accident while on Umrah. The news brought grief to the locality, and public representatives visited the families to offer condolences
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Sixty-year-old sisters Rayeezunnisa and Shajahan Begum planned to perform Umrah together, joined by their children. The families were excited for the pilgrimage, but relatives in their city were shocked upon learning about a tragic accident involving them
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GRP and RPF arrested 25-year-old Mohd Sanidul Islam for targeting railway passengers. He was linked to two theft cases in November. Police recovered gold ornaments worth Rs 2.9 lakh. The investigation into possible further thefts is ongoing
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Raidurgam police arrested four suspects, including two juveniles, for the murder of 24-year-old CCTV technician Saurabh Kumar. After a failed robbery near Jubilee Hills, the attackers tracked and brutally assaulted him near FDDI College. The case is under investigation
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Following the official declaration of Jubilee Hills by-election results, the Election Commission of India has lifted the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The by-election was held on November 11, with results announced on November 14, marking the election’s completion
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At Borabanda, a group of transgender persons protesting against a rival group set themselves on fire, injuring three. Police at the scene also suffered burns while rescuing them. The injured were taken to Gandhi Hospital, and an investigation is underway
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Mohammad Abdul Shoaib from Asifnagar, the sole Indian witness to a bus-tanker collision in Saudi Arabia, escaped by breaking the bus windscreen. He is critically injured and receiving ICU care. Shoaib informed his family in India from the accident site
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A woman named Lakshmi was walking in Karthikeya Nagar when two men on a motorcycle snatched her 3-tola gold chain and escaped. She raised an alarm, but the suspects fled. Nacharam police are checking CCTV footage to identify them
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KNRUHS has opened the stray vacancy round for MBBS/BDS Management Quota seats for 2025–26. Eligible candidates can give web options from Nov 17 to 18. Those already allotted seats cannot apply. Discontinuing after this round will lead to a Rs 20 lakh penalty and a three-year ban.
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Apollo Defence Industries, a subsidiary of Apollo Micro Systems, has completed its full acquisition of IDL Explosives from GOCL Corporation. The move strengthens Apollo’s defence capabilities, adding advanced explosives and warhead technologies. IDL’s manufacturing units will support the group’s expansion plans
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A 49-year-old Hyderabad man arrived at Care Hospitals in severe heart failure and cardiogenic shock. Doctors found a major blockage and a clot, placed a stent to restore blood flow, and stabilised him. He recovered well and was discharged in five days
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Sonu Nigam has extended all shows of his Satrangi Re India tour to a three-hour non-stop performance after strong public demand. The new format will debut in Hyderabad on November 29, following a record Mumbai show attended by over 13,000 fans.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana is a gorgeous and accessible city-building game with smooth console controls and deep strategy. Its campaign and endless modes offer hours of fun, strong details, and thoughtful planning, making it one of this year’s best strategy games.
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Immadhi Ravi, accused of running an international film piracy racket from the Caribbean, was arrested in Hyderabad and sent to 14-day judicial custody. Police blocked iBomma and Bappam websites, seized hard disks, and are probing crypto accounts for further leads
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DRI foiled a gold smuggling attempt at RGI Airport, seizing 11 gold bars weighing 1196.20 grams worth Rs 1.55 crore. The passenger from Sharjah and his Andhra Pradesh-based associate were arrested, and further investigation is underway.
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GHMC’s Happy Streets event at Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park focused on promoting a clean and green Hyderabad. Children participated in eco-friendly activities, took the Swacch City Heroes pledge, and received saplings, highlighting civic responsibility, waste segregation, and sustainable habits
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Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition developed a patented herbal therapy for menopausal syndrome as a safer alternative to HRT. Recognised with the Health Research Excellence 2025 award, the non-hormonal Ayurvedic treatment addresses osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver
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LVPEI concluded Children’s Eye Care Awareness Week with an awareness walk at KBR Park, attended by 600 children and parents. The event promoted outdoor play, sunlight exposure, and healthy reading habits to prevent or slow myopia, along with competitions and expert guidance
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The fourth edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run and Plantation Week saw over 100,000 participants nationwide, including 5,000 at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event promoted fitness, community unity, and environmental awareness, with support from sports icons and the Ministry of Youth Affairs
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Hyderabad and Cyberabad police conducted special weekend checks, catching 925 drunk drivers, mostly two-wheelers. Several recorded dangerously high BAC levels, with some exceeding 300 mg/100 ml. Authorities have booked cases, warning the public against drunk driving to ensure road safety
