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A cybersecurity researcher flagged an IDOR vulnerability in the Telangana State Dental Council portal that exposed dentists’ personal details and academic documents. The affected section was taken offline after public criticism, prompting concerns over data protection and accountability.
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Heavy rainfall lashed Hyderabad and neighbouring districts from Friday evening to Saturday morning, bringing relief from hot and humid conditions after a prolonged dry spell. Keesara recorded 112 mm, while Valigonda in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district received 118 mm.
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A 20-year-old NEET aspirant, Abdul Riyan, died by suicide at his Rein Bazaar residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police said he had undergone long-term coaching but could not secure a medical seat. Madannapet police have begun an investigation.
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Telangana’s Fire Services Department has issued special fire and life safety guidelines for data centres to speed up provisional Fire NOC processing. The norms cover detection, suppression, battery rooms, fuel storage, ventilation and emergency shutdown arrangements.
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An intermediate second-year student was injured in an alleged clash at a junior college hostel in Boduppal following a reported dispute over money. Medipally police visited the hospital and are investigating the incident and the allegations against fellow students.
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South Central Railway has announced a one-way special train from Parvatipuram to Hyderabad on November 3 to accommodate additional passenger demand. Train No. 08513 will stop at 14 stations and include AC and general second-class coaches.
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Cyberabad Traffic Police are exploring a one-way loop between Biodiversity Junction and Knowledge City to ease IT corridor congestion. Traffic simulations, route inspections and stakeholder consultations will precede a phased rollout, with no implementation date announced yet.
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Future City Police organised a blood donation camp at Shastra Gardens on Thursday as part of Police Commemoration Week–2026. Commissioner Dr Tarun Joshi donated blood, while students from two educational institutions and police personnel participated in the initiative.
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Several newer government medical colleges in Telangana recorded high first-year MBBS pass percentages, with Jangaon leading at 99 per cent and Karimnagar at 98 per cent. Gandhi Medical College recorded 94.80 per cent, while Osmania Medical College posted 87.50 per cent.
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Telangana Police’s Women Safety Wing launched a two-day training programme at Osmania University under the #StandWithHer campaign. More than 250 participants will be trained to conduct awareness sessions on consent, gender equality, respectful relationships and women’s safety.
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Susheal Yoga Studio in Himayatnagar held a graduation ceremony for students who completed its 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. The programme covered yoga practice, teaching methods, anatomy, philosophy, pranayama and meditation, promoting traditional knowledge and well-being.
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The Telangana government is exploring four peripheral bus terminals at Gajularamaram, Shamshabad, LB Nagar and Ghatkesar. The proposed facilities would accommodate outstation buses, connect passengers to city transport and potentially provide designated operating points for private bus services.
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A delegation from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, visited the University of Hyderabad for an interaction with university officials. The team included senior academics and strategic partnerships representatives, while faculty members from the University of Hyderabad also participated.
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A LocalCircles survey found that value for money and product quality are the leading priorities for quick commerce users shopping this Diwali. Respondents also highlighted product availability, additional charges, discounts and delivery reliability, while calling for transparent pricing and wider choices.
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EAGLE Force has forfeited assets worth about Rs 70.39 lakh allegedly linked to a ganja trafficking network in Warangal. The action followed a seizure of 147.3 kg of ganja and a financial investigation into bank accounts, vehicles and properties.
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Telangana DGP CV Anand launched six CID digital initiatives, including a Citizen Feedback Centre, Bharosa case-management software, a jail-release monitoring system and a mobile face-search application. Five volumes of Standard Operating Procedures were also released to improve investigation quality.
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The Telangana government has transferred and reassigned IAS officers across key departments, including Energy, Transport, Revenue, Environment and Health. Several officials have received additional responsibilities, while M Danakishore has been reappointed Special Chief Secretary to the Governor following retirement.
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Construction of steel flyovers and an underpass at IIIT Hyderabad Junction has intensified traffic congestion in Gachibowli. Commuters cite reduced road space, prolonged diversions and poorly visible barricades, urging authorities to adopt phased construction and improve safety measures after dark.
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T Kishan Singh, director of Tirumala Balaji Paper Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, has been elected the 64th president of FPTA for 2026–27. With over two decades of industry experience, he becomes the fourth Hyderabad-based leader to head the federation.
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A special fast-track court at LB Nagar sentenced Jarpula Ganesh, 25, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor girl and threatening her family. The court also imposed a Rs 32,000 fine and ordered compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh.
