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The Musi River Development Corporation Limited has accelerated boundary demarcation and pillar installation works along key stretches of the Musi River despite ongoing protests by civil society groups opposing land acquisition linked to the ambitious Musi Riverfront Development project in Hyderabad.
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The Telangana School Education department is planning to introduce external assessments for Class I to IX students from the 2026-27 academic year to improve learning outcomes and reduce the gap between students' actual abilities and high pass percentages in schools.
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Traffic authorities relocated a 40-year-old Peltophorum tree from Begumpet’s Shyamlal junction as part of junction improvement works. Officials said the initiative aimed to improve traffic movement and safety while preserving the city’s green cover through scientific translocation methods.
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LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Companies list for Hyderabad highlights leading employers across IT, finance, and FMCG sectors. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon dominate, while PepsiCo stands out as the only food and beverage company, reflecting the city’s diverse job market.
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Severe heatwave conditions have led to nearly 50% drop in footfall in Hyderabad’s Old City markets. Traders report declining sales as tourists and shoppers avoid daytime visits due to lack of facilities, heat stress, and traffic congestion, worsening financial strain.
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A woman in Hyderabad’s Alwal area was arrested for allegedly murdering her six-year-old daughter after reportedly believing the child was an obstacle to her extramarital relationship. CCTV footage allegedly exposed the crime, which was initially registered as a suspicious death case.
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A young woman in Hyderabad was allegedly raped by two men after being lured with a fake film shoot job offer. The victim was treated at Gandhi Hospital, and Jubilee Hills Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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The University of Hyderabad has extended the deadline for online applications to its PhD programmes for the July 2026 session till May 21. Candidates can apply through the university portal, while all eligibility conditions and admission guidelines remain unchanged.
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A first-year MA Economics student of University of Hyderabad died by suicide after jumping into a campus pond amid a dispute over missing hostel laptops. A note recovered from his room denied involvement in the alleged theft
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An alleged harassment incident in Alkapur Township, Hyderabad, captured on CCTV, has raised safety concerns after a teenage boy reportedly misbehaved with a woman returning home from school with her child. Police are investigating the footage and residents demand stricter surveillance.
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A Hyderabad family met with a tragic accident near Alamogordo in New Mexico, leaving Purna Gopi Avala dead and other family members seriously injured. The family is now facing mounting medical and funeral expenses.
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Government Degree College (Autonomous), Khairatabad organised “Praja Palana Pragathi Pranalika – Education Week” featuring literary activities, yoga sessions, SDG awareness initiatives, Library Day celebrations, and women empowerment programmes, along with the release of “Illumine Literati 2026” and multiple academic collaborations.
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has commissioned Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad airport, featuring advanced cold-chain infrastructure, sustainability measures, and an annual handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, expandable to 100,000 metric tonnes, to strengthen India’s growing air logistics and cargo network.
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India Meteorological Department has issued a five-day red alert for Telangana as temperatures in several districts are expected to cross 44°C. Hyderabad and neighbouring districts remain under orange alert, while isolated rain and thundershowers are forecast in some areas later this week.
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Ramgopalpet Police recovered a bag containing Rs 1.2 lakh that was accidentally left in an autorickshaw by a passenger rushing for his father’s surgery. CCTV footage helped trace the vehicle, and the driver later returned the cash intact and was felicitated.
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Advertising Standards Council of India’s AdWise advertising literacy initiative has reached over 10.6 lakh students across India, helping them recognise advertisements, understand influencer marketing, and make informed digital choices through multilingual, age-appropriate classroom sessions focused on media and advertising literacy.
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Telangana continues to experience intense summer conditions with Adilabad recording the highest temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius. While northern districts are facing extreme heat, high humidity levels across central and southern regions are adding to public discomfort.
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The origins of Hyderabad’s MMTS can be traced to the ambitious Circular Railway System proposed in the late 1980s. Conceived to reduce congestion through suburban rail connectivity, the project later evolved into MMTS, though experts say the original vision remains only partially realised.
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Hyderabad commuters have renewed demands for MMTS expansion, better Metro and TSRTC integration, and a direct rail link to RGIA after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce private vehicle use. Rail users say improved suburban connectivity is essential to easing congestion and lowering emissions.
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Mehdipatnam police arrested a man for allegedly using a fake number plate on his scooter to avoid traffic challans. The original registration number belonged to a Nizamabad resident, who filed a complaint after receiving repeated fines. Vehicle was seized
