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Interstate gangs are increasingly targeting jewellery shops and ATMs on Hyderabad’s outskirts for quick getaways using highways and ORR routes. Recent cases in Chandanagar, Adibatla and Choutuppal highlight a trend, prompting police to urge traders to enhance security measures
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The 5K Curtain Raiser of the 14th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon was held at Hitex with 8,000 runners. Organisers announced a record 28,000 registrations, including elite athletes. Inspiring stories and NGO participation highlighted the event ahead of the main race on August 24
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A 15-year-old boy allegedly murdered a 10-year-old girl in Kukatpally after she caught him stealing a cricket bat from her house. Police said the juvenile stabbed her repeatedly with a knife. He was sent to a boys’ observation home
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Reddy, breathed his last on Friday night due to old age-related ailments while undergoing treatment at a private hospital
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The HMDA will distribute 1 lakh free eco-friendly Ganesh idols, eight inches tall, to citizens and NGOs across Hyderabad from August 24–26. The initiative promotes environmentally safe materials during Ganesh Chaturthi at 34 designated city locations
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Arete Hospitals, Gachibowli, in collaboration with Epigeneres, has launched the HrC Test, a non-invasive blood test that detects cancer risk up to 18 months before conventional imaging. The hospital is the first in Hyderabad to offer this early screening
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The Asia Jewels Show 2025, Hyderabad, will be held from August 29–31 at Hotel Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills. Actors Payal Rajput and Varshini Sounderajan attended the date announcement event. Over 50 top jewellery brands will display exclusive collections
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The Telangana High Court expressed strong displeasure over electrocution deaths in Ramanthapur, questioning civic and power authorities’ accountability. Justice Bheemapaka directed TGSPDCL to remove unauthorised cables and ordered the Centre and State to present a plan to prevent such hazards
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Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya of the Telangana High Court accepted apologies from N. Peddi Raju and two advocates in a suo-motu contempt case initiated by the Supreme Court. The judge directed them to place the matter before the apex court, disposing it at her end
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Doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully removed a blade swallowed by a 36-year-old man without endoscopy. Using intravenous fluids and medication, the patient passed the blade safely. He was discharged in stable condition and referred for psychiatric counselling
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials caught Vanasthalipuram Sub-Registrar S Rajesh Kumar on Friday for demanding Rs. 1 lakh and accepting a Rs. 70,000 bribe for property registration. The amount was recovered from an associate, and both were remanded in custody
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G Pulla Reddy Degree and PG College, Mehdipatnam, celebrated the graduation of its 2022–25 batch. Prof. N Kishan and Dr. M Satyanarayana Reddy addressed the students, stressing excellence, ethics and social responsibility. Outstanding achievers and student leaders were also honoured
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Members of the Goud community staged a protest at Gun Park, Hyderabad, demanding 25 per cent reservations in liquor shop allocations. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress of betraying its poll promises and sought reopening of toddy shops
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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has uncovered a new cyber fraud where victims receive fake ‘DoT-verified’ smartphones preloaded with malware that hijacks OTPs. A Hyderabad man lost Rs. 77 lakh in 24 hours. TGCSB has issued safety advisories
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Police have cracked the brutal murder of 12-year-old Sahasra in Kukatpally. A minor boy, reportedly attempting theft at her home, has been taken into custody. The girl suffered multiple stab wounds, including 10 deep wounds on her neck
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The Telangana government has notified 1,623 vacancies, including Civil Assistant Surgeon specialists in TVVP and Medical Officer Specialists in TGSRTC. Applications via the MHSRB portal will be open from September 8 to 22, with editing allowed between September 23 and 24
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Hyderabad Police’s Zonal Cyber Cells reported a 65 per cent rise in case disposals and refunded Rs 1.41 crore to cybercrime victims this year. Commissioner C V Anand lauded the teams’ efforts and urged faster coordination with banks and telecom firms
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A UK woman, Alexandria Fox, travelled to Hyderabad for bariatric surgery at KIMS Gachibowli. She weighed 102 kg before the procedure and is expected to reduce to around 70 kg, following the successful surgery performed by Dr Kesava Reddy Mannur.
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Ramraj Cotton inaugurated its new Miryalaguda showroom, launched by MLA Bathula Laxma Reddy. The company introduced anti-bacterial dhotis and offers a wide range of dhotis, shirts, and youth T-shirts, all crafted from soft cotton fabrics for comfort and style
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Mindspace Business Parks REIT sees Hyderabad office occupancy rise to 97.3%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Expansion includes redevelopment of two buildings, B1 and B8, launch of The Pearl Club, and The Square in Financial District to meet growing office space demand