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Hyderabad Police have operationalised a new detention centre at Jogipet in Sangareddy district to house foreign detainees awaiting deportation. Officials said 12 detainees are currently held, and 184 individuals have been deported since 2018.
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The Hyderabad Water Board has begun constructing a new sewage line in Yousufguda to address long-standing issues caused by a damaged 40-year-old pipeline. With 25% work completed, officials aim to finish the project within 30 days.
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Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana launched the ‘One Ward–Every Day’ initiative to improve civic services through daily inspections. Covering 76 wards, the programme focuses on infrastructure, sanitation, and citizen participation for faster grievance redressal.
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Hyderabad Police issued an advisory under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, mandating hotels, hospitals, and educational institutions to report foreign nationals within 24 hours of accommodation or enrolment and maintain records for at least one year.
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The Bhartiya Shiksha Board organised an awareness seminar in Hyderabad, highlighting its vision of integrating traditional knowledge with modern education. Over 100 schools participated, while officials emphasised alignment with NEP 2020 and value-based holistic learning frameworks.
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India’s updated online gaming regulations introduce clearer definitions, a new regulatory authority, and stronger player protection measures. While the reforms mark progress, key challenges remain, including oversight of foreign gaming firms and access frameworks for Indian users.
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A Hyderabad family donated the organs of 42-year-old Guduru Mani Prasad, declared brain dead at a private hospital. Through the Jeevandan programme, his kidneys, liver, and corneas were donated, giving a new lease of life to five patients.
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Large-scale tree felling for flyovers near KBR Park and IIIT Junction has sparked protests in Hyderabad. Activists allege due process violations, while officials maintain approvals were obtained. The controversy highlights tensions between infrastructure development and environmental conservation.
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A major fire broke out at automobile service centres in Amberpet, spreading from a Mahindra unit to nearby establishments, including a Renault showroom. Firefighters rushed to control the blaze. No casualties were reported, while damage assessment is underway.
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The Telangana School Education Department has proposed two special TETs for 27,000 in-service teachers yet to qualify, ahead of the Supreme Court deadline. While registrations for the June 2026 exam are underway, the government has ruled out offline mode.
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Government High School Ghousenagar in Chandrayangutta celebrated its Graduation Day with enthusiasm, honouring around 200 students for academic excellence. Speakers highlighted the importance of quality education, values, and collective efforts of teachers, parents, and students.
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As El Nino develops in the Pacific Ocean, concerns rise over a weak monsoon in India. However, forecasts of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole offer hope, with experts suggesting it could offset rainfall deficits, especially across Telangana and southern regions.
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Minorities Welfare Minister Mohd Azharuddin and TJS chief M Kodandaram were sworn in as Telangana MLCs after their nomination under the Governor’s quota, ensuring Azharuddin meets the constitutional deadline to continue as a Minister.
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Forty-seven CPI (Maoist) cadres surrendered before Telangana DGP, along with 32 weapons and ammunition. Police said 818 cadres have surrendered since 2024, calling it a major setback for Maoist operations and urging remaining leaders to join the mainstream.
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Cyberabad Commissioner G Srijana reviewed flyover works at IIIT and Khajaguda junctions under the H-CITI project. She directed officials to expedite construction, ensure monsoon preparedness, and complete the projects by March 2027 with strict quality and timeline adherence.
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Cyberabad SHE Teams conducted 122 decoy operations and caught 32 persons for indecent acts between April 18 and 24. Police also received 31 complaints, rescued a trafficking victim, arrested two accused, and reunited 40 couples through counselling.
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Cyberabad Police registered 91 drug cases and arrested 209 people between January and March. In the crackdown, drugs worth Rs 2.29 crore were seized, including marijuana, MDMA, hashish oil, opium, heroin, and LSD from both synthetic and conventional networks.
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University of Hyderabad PhD scholar Anjana M Nair has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–27. She will pursue research on ancient Indian legal and literary traditions at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Balanagar Prohibition and Excise officials arrested two individuals for allegedly possessing and attempting to sell 340 grams of ganja. The accused, both from Andhra Pradesh, have been booked under the NDPS Act, and an investigation is ongoing.
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