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Four advocates were sworn in as Additional Judges of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday, raising the working strength to 30. Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh administered the oath. The appointments follow Collegium recommendations and Centre’s approval last week.
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A Hyderabad court granted five-day police custody of Dr P Namrata, arrested in a fake surrogacy scam. The case surfaced after a Rajasthan couple found the baby’s DNA did not match theirs. Police say vulnerable women were exploited as surrogates
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Leaders of BJP, VHP, and Bajrang Dal met senior police officials in Hyderabad over the alleged demolition of Peddamma Thalli temple in Banjara Hills. They demanded action against police high-handedness. An inquiry has been promised by authorities
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Rashtrapati Nilayam’s new garden, Nilayam Nikunj, will open to the public from August 1. Inaugurated by President Murmu, the six-acre green space features topiary, rose gardens, and a kids’ zone, promoting sustainability and wellness. Entry is free with prior registration
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An interfaith couple at Hyderabad’s Necklace Road was allegedly harassed by a man, with a video of the incident going viral. Police registered a case after public outrage and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and arrest the accused
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The University of Hyderabad witnessed a record-breaking placement season for 2024–25, with 550 students placed across 180 companies. The highest package of Rs 46 lakh was offered to an MTech student, surpassing last year’s top offer of Rs 17.89 lakh.
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The redevelopment of Malkajgiri Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is progressing swiftly, with 60 per cent of the work completed. The Rs 27.61 crore project will add modern facilities and amenities for passengers, including divyangjan-friendly infrastructure
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A city court sentenced a history-sheeter, Thakur Shankar Singh alias Tagore, to a 15-day jail term for attacking a man at Gudimalkapur market with an iron rod. The police registered a petty case and shifted him to Chanchalguda prison.
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A crocodile was seen in the Musi River bed at Chaitanyapuri near the Shiva temple, causing panic among locals. Forest officials, unable to trap it in water, have issued warnings. A similar sighting was reported earlier in Kishanbagh.
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A young couple from Bachupally died by suicide on Wednesday following frequent domestic disputes. The woman hanged herself in the morning, and her husband, fearing legal repercussions, died by suicide later in the day. Police have registered two cases
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The family of brain-dead farmer Vampu Kondaiah from Nalgonda donated his liver, kidneys, and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative, saving five lives. His wife Yadamma’s decision is being hailed as a powerful act of compassion and awareness
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Prajwala, along with key stakeholders, held an event in Hyderabad to mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The event featured short films, posters, and training manuals to spread awareness and strengthen grassroots response to human trafficking
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Despite its acclaimed aerospace ecosystem and repeated appeals for a Hyderabad–Bengaluru defence corridor, Telangana was excluded from the Centre’s industrial corridor plan. The State’s proposals were ignored without explanation, echoing similar neglect in other national projects
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A 25-year-old woman, Erugu Monica, has gone missing from Hayathnagar on Hyderabad’s outskirts after leaving home on Monday. She had been staying with her mother following marital issues. Police have registered a case and launched a search operation.
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Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, criticising high trade barriers and India's ties with Russia. His Truth Social post accused India of unfair practices and dependency on Russian military and energy supplies
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Sridevi Women’s Engineering College has earned NBA re-accreditation for all eligible engineering programs for 2025–28. This marks the institution’s third successful cycle, reinforcing its dedication to academic quality, innovation, and empowering women through excellence in technical education
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Hyderabad’s first multilevel mechanical car parking near KBR Park will start operations by mid-August. With RFID-enabled smart card access, the facility can park 72 cars. Developed under PPP mode, similar smart parking spaces are planned in other city areas
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Draper Startup House has launched its first Draper Founders Program in India, hosted in Hyderabad. The 12-day equity-free accelerator brings together 14 bootstrapped founders, offering global exposure, mentorship, and practical tools to scale their startups and connect with investors
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The Jeedimetla police arrested a gang involved in multiple phone snatching cases across Hyderabad and Cyberabad. The gang targeted lone walkers, especially women. Police recovered 9 phones and two bikes. The arrests followed CCTV and technical surveillance
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Plugzmart, incubated at IIT Madras, has launched a first-of-its-kind EV charging solution allowing chargers to connect with multiple CMS networks simultaneously. The innovation increases charger visibility, enhances ROI for owners, and offers EV users broader accessibility across platforms
