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Residents across several Hyderabad areas have reported unscheduled power cuts lasting up to two hours in September. While TGSPDCL attributed interruptions to tree pruning along Ganesh immersion procession routes, consumers said outages were affecting areas beyond the designated procession routes.
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South Central Railway won multiple honours at the CII Energy Efficiency Summit in Hyderabad for promoting energy efficiency and conservation. Kacheguda Railway Station received the ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ award, while five other SCR establishments were recognised as Energy Efficient Units.
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A fire broke out at a house near YSR Park in Musheerabad late on Friday night, gutting DJ equipment stored inside. Fire tenders brought the blaze under control within half an hour. No casualties were reported and police are investigating.
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Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar launched ‘SETU’, an AI-based smart kiosk at Mehdipatnam Police Station, as a pilot project. The system enables complaints in multiple languages, provides acknowledgements, tracks petitions digitally and helps senior officers monitor action.
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Four members of a family were killed and their driver was critically injured after an Innova met with a road accident on NH-44 near Palamakula in Ranga Reddy while returning from Ganesh immersion celebrations.
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Amid reports of Congress leaders planning to inspect a farmhouse linked to BRS working president KT Rama Rao, its owner Pradeep Reddy clarified that the property belongs to him and that KTR was only a lessee
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Cyberabad Municipal Corporation teams demolished 14 unauthorised structures and served two notices during inspections across Kukatpally, Serilingampally and Quthbullapur zones. CMC Commissioner directed officials to maintain continuous field monitoring and take timely action against unauthorised constructions in accordance with building regulations
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An illegal four-storey residential building developed a dangerous tilt in Gopanpally on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and cordon off the area. Following an inspection, CMC Commissioner G Srijana ordered immediate demolition of the structure.
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Cyberabad Police are set to deploy a single-camera Multi Violation Detection System on the Outer Ring Road to identify multiple traffic violations. Commissioner M Ramesh reviewed the system and discussed technology-based measures with Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited officials.
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A python was spotted outside an IT company near Durgam Cheruvu in Hyderabad on Thursday, briefly alarming employees. An employee reportedly caught the snake safely. Locals also raised concerns over habitat changes and wildlife entering nearby commercial and residential areas.
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Several Congress MLAs raised concerns over severely damaged roads in their constituencies during Zero Hour in the Assembly, citing delays in sanctioned works and contractor payments. The R&B Minister said action plans were prepared to commence works within 10 to 15 days.
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BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank was arrested from his Hyderabad residence on Friday over a social media post linked to an alleged attack on BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s staff, prompting heated arguments between police and party workers.
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Vigilance teams are inspecting private engineering colleges across Telangana amid a dispute over pending fee reimbursement dues. The inspections cover admissions, attendance, scholarships, faculty, infrastructure and finances. Some college managements have alleged political retaliation, while the government cites verification requirements.
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With lakhs of devotees expected for Ganesh idol immersions, concerns over water safety have grown following the Patancheru drowning incident. Hydraa has deployed 394 trained swimmers at 103 water bodies, while officials stress barricading, crowd control, rescue equipment and emergency preparedness.
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Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda will celebrate its centenary with religious programmes on September 19 and 20. The celebrations will include a Vishesh Kirtan Darbar, Amrit Sanchar and a main Vishaal Diwan at Exhibition Grounds, with Sikh religious leaders attending.
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Telangana may make an online road safety course mandatory before applicants can book their permanent driving licence test. The pilot, underway in Kukatpally, includes six modules, more than 120 videos and an assessment that applicants must pass.
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Repeated incidents of violence against doctors at Telangana’s major teaching hospitals have raised concerns over workplace security. Recent incidents at Gandhi and Niloufer hospitals prompted protests, while doctors’ associations called for better security, functional helplines, CCTV coverage and stronger legal protection.
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Hyderabad is experiencing unusually hot and humid weather in September, with temperatures remaining 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal. Gurrampode in Nalgonda recorded 39.5°C, while IMD has forecast thunderstorms across Telangana in the coming days.
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Researchers from the University of Hyderabad have received a Rs 4.98-crore ICMR grant to develop an AI-based, non-invasive blood test for PCOS. The project will study molecular signatures in blood cells and aims to create an affordable diagnostic platform.
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EThames Business School has announced the second edition of its TeenCEO Challenge 2026 for students from Class VIII to Intermediate. The programme offers simulated corporate roles and leadership experience, following participation by over 3,000 students from more than 30 schools.
