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Students and experts described Physics as the toughest section in JEE Advanced 2026, while Mathematics was moderately difficult and Chemistry relatively easy. Paper II was more challenging due to length and conceptual demands, with time pressure affecting many aspirants.
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The NCB Hyderabad unit busted an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing and trafficking network, seizing 39.47 kg of the drug and Rs 85.36 lakh in cash. Three accused, including a chemist, were arrested for allegedly operating a long-running drug supply chain in Telangana.
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Petbasheerabad police have registered cases against 27 social media accounts for allegedly revealing the identity of a POCSO case victim. Authorities have launched an investigation into claims that some handles also monetised the disclosure, violating legal provisions protecting victim privacy.
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Under COVA’s Compassionate Citizenship Programme, students in Hyderabad are leading a campaign for plastic-free schools and elder care awareness. Several schools have pledged to eliminate plastic use by 2026, while students are also engaging faith leaders to spread awareness.
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Violence broke out in Gudimalkapur after two groups clashed over suspected cattle transportation, injuring several people, including a policeman. Stone pelting and vandalism disrupted traffic near PVNR Expressway, prompting police intervention and a probe into the incident.
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A new study finds that Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve has enough prey to support over 35 tigers, but lacks a breeding population due to limited female dispersal and habitat fragmentation. Researchers stress the need for connectivity and conflict mitigation measures.
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The annual fish prasadam distribution by the Bathini family will be held at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds on June 8 during Mrigasira Karthi. Lakhs of asthma patients are expected to attend the event, for which over one lakh murrel fish have been arranged.
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The Telangana police’s EAGLE Force and Choutuppal police arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly transporting 437 kilograms of ganja in an SUV on the Vijayawada highway. Two other accused are absconding, while police continue efforts to trace them.
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Following recent crime incidents involving domestic workers in Hyderabad, more than 5,000 RWAs have issued security advisories to residents. Communities have been urged to conduct safety audits, verify domestic workers’ credentials, maintain CCTV surveillance, and coordinate closely with local police.
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Ahead of Eid ul Adha celebrations, Telangana police have intensified surveillance against illegal cattle transportation and possible communal disturbances. More than 250 checkpoints have been activated statewide, while officials warned against unlawful actions following recent incidents involving gau rakshak groups and stone pelting.
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Households that missed the online self-enumeration process for Census 2027 can still register through enumerators during ongoing door-to-door verification visits. GHMC officials said the process will continue until June 9 to ensure no household is left out of the census exercise.
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Several persons were injured and vehicles damaged after clashes and stone pelting erupted in Gudimalkapur over suspected cattle transportation. Police resorted to lathi charge, while AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain Meraj demanded action against the attackers.
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has intensified efforts to achieve complete door-to-door garbage collection across its jurisdiction. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy reviewed sanitation operations in several areas and directed SAT vehicle drivers to ensure every household is covered without exception.
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has announced traffic diversions on Uppal Ring Road from May 17 due to corridor works. The road towards Warangal will be closed, with alternative routes issued for commuters and heavy vehicles advised to use the Outer Ring Road via Hayathnagar.
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Kanchanbagh police arrested a five-member gang involved in mobile phone snatching and pocket picking in Hyderabad. Fourteen mobile phones were seized. The gang reportedly erased device details before selling them to a receiver, who was also taken into custody.
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Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, with the Telangana Chefs Association, organised a mango pickle-making workshop in Hyderabad. Celebrity chef Sanjay Thumma demonstrated traditional methods, while participants learned spice blending and preservation techniques rooted in Telangana’s culinary heritage.
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Nearly 2,000 trees around KBR Park in Hyderabad have been felled for flyovers and underpasses, triggering concerns over green cover loss. GHMC says translocation plans are underway, while civic groups protest large-scale tree removal under infrastructure expansion works.
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BharathCloud has launched its first Cloud Centre at CtrlS Datacenters’ Hyderabad facility as part of its plan to strengthen India’s sovereign AI-ready digital infrastructure. The company aims to invest $100 million over five years to expand cloud infrastructure across the country.
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The southwest monsoon has advanced further into the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman region, and is expected to reach Keralam around May 26. Meanwhile, Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience intense heat, with isolated rain forecast in some districts.
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NIMS Director Prof Nagari Bheerappa appealed to the public not to believe rumours about an alleged kidney racket scam at the hospital. An outsourcing employee accused of taking money from a patient has been terminated, while Punjagutta police continue their investigation.
