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The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught GHMC Town Planning Supervisor Tulasiram Sunitha accepting Rs 4 lakh as the first instalment of an alleged Rs 8 lakh bribe in Mehdipatnam. The ACB also seized Rs 2.5 lakh in unaccounted cash from her possession.
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Three women were killed and seven others seriously injured after a private travel bus carrying around 54 passengers from Sangareddy district overturned on Ananthagiri Ghat Road in Vikarabad. The passengers were travelling to attend a funeral in Chintakunta village.
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Task Force and Asifnagar police busted an alleged illegal gutkha and tobacco manufacturing unit at Muradnagar, Hyderabad, and seized material and machinery worth around Rs 50 lakh. Three workers were arrested and two children allegedly employed there were rescued.
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The Hyderabad district administration issued show-cause notices to 183 government school teachers for allegedly failing to mark attendance through the Facial Recognition System and remaining absent without prior information. Officials were directed to monitor attendance daily and ensure compliance.
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The new TGSRTC-Metro common pass has drawn mixed reactions from Hyderabad commuters, with some welcoming integrated travel while others questioning the Rs 8,500 monthly fare. The pass covers eligible RTC city buses and Metro services, while MeeTicket offers digital passes.
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The Election Commission has directed States to conduct a special enrolment drive after the SIR of electoral rolls to identify left-out, first-time and young electors. In Telangana, BLOs will conduct house-to-house visits and facilitate eligible voters’ enrolment through Form 6.
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Scientists have discovered two new gecko species in Telangana, one in Nalgonda and another in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Warangal. The species, 'Hemidactylus cairnicola' and 'H. koyaorum', were identified during joint field research and recently described in a taxonomic journal.
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ShowBoat has entered the consumer sports and hospitality space with ShowBoat Social and its first destination, Pickle District × Madikeri, in Khajaguda. The venue combines pickleball courts, craft coffee, food and social experiences while supporting the sport’s growth in Telangana.
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Acrotech Biopharma, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma, has launched ADQUEY ointment in the US for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. The non-steroidal topical PDE4 inhibitor is indicated for adults and children aged two years and above.
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The 390-metre Mehdipatnam pedestrian skywalk is nearing completion, with HMDA expecting to open it within two months. The facility will have five entry and exit points, 13 elevators and connectivity for more than 50,000 pedestrians.
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More than 300 cancer survivors will lead the ninth Global Grace Cancer Run at Gachibowli Stadium on October 11. Organised by Grace Cancer Foundation, the event expects 35,000 participants and aims to promote cancer awareness, early detection and screening.
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The Jain community in Hyderabad organised a 23-km Tiranga Ahimsa Car Rally with 187 decorated cars on Friday. The rally began and ended at Jal Vihar, promoting national pride and Ahimsa while commemorating Gandhi Jayanti and other important occasions.
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Uttar Pradesh defeated Telangana 51-44 in the girls’ Level I category of the Sub-junior National Basketball Championship in Vijayawada. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh also registered wins, while Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Delhi and West Bengal recorded victories in other matches.
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Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak, launched in 2014, have completed 12 years, evolving into major welfare schemes providing marriage assistance to poor families. The programmes have recorded 16.78 lakh beneficiaries, while their implementation and promised gold component remain political issues.
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A dug-up stretch of road near the Nallakunta-Vidyanagar Vegetable Market has been causing problems for residents, commuters and vendors for over two months. Water-filled potholes and debris have made travel difficult, while vendors say the poor road condition has affected business.
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The University of Hyderabad will award 1,721 degrees, including 300 PhDs, and 178 medals at its 26th convocation on Thursday. Former DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat will deliver the address, while Governor Pratap Shukla will present medals.
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The Telangana Network Hospitals Association has urged the State government to address what it described as flaws in the revamped Employee Health Scheme. It sought hospital representation in policymaking, realistic treatment package rates, a transparent appeal mechanism and clearance of pending Aarogyasri bills.
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CRPF Additional Director General, South Zone, Ravideep Singh Sahi retired after more than 40 years of service. A 1986-batch officer, he served in Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh and the Northeast and held several key operational and security assignments.
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The University of Hyderabad has moved to the 801–1000 band in the THE World University Rankings 2027, improving from 1001–1200 last year. The latest rankings cover 2,297 institutions across 118 countries and territories, including 143 Indian institutions.
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ProArch marked its 20th anniversary with a two-day celebration in Shamshabad, bringing together employees from across India. The event featured an AI keynote, business showcase and 5K run, highlighting technology, innovation, employee engagement, health and community initiatives.
