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Aptech Limited has partnered with the Film and Television Institute of India to expand access to film education and creative skills. The collaboration will offer workshops, micro-credentials, specialised certifications and a jointly developed filmmaking programme through Aptech’s network across India.
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A BTech student from CVR College, Emireddy Abhilash Reddy, died after a truck hit his motorcycle in Hayathnagar on Tuesday. The accident occurred while he was returning after dropping a friend at the bus stand.
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TGSPDCL CMD Jitesh V Patil said smart meters are intended to improve electricity services, transparency and reliability, not boost revenue. The Jeedimetla pilot covers 11,904 consumers, with a dedicated mobile application targeted for launch in November 2026.
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The 4th GANSID Congress 2026 concluded after three days of discussions on inherited blood disorders. Delegates from 23 countries examined prevention, early diagnosis, equitable healthcare access, bone marrow transplant assistance and collaborative approaches to improving patient care and long-term outcomes.
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Cyberabad Traffic Police will impose 90-day traffic diversions around IIIT Junction and DLF Road in Gachibowli from October 27 for flyover works. Commuters from Radisson Hotel Junction and Lingampally will follow alternative routes, while TCS Non-SEZ gate access remains unchanged.
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Hyderabad police arrested four more suspects, including a former domestic worker, in the May murder and robbery of retired IPS officer Ray Vinay Ranjan’s wife, Tanuja. Police said the investigation involved searches across several States and technical surveillance.
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TGPSC has announced a possible November 7 date for eligible AEE Civil candidates whose SSC JE Civil examination falls on November 6. Applicants must submit their SSC hall ticket, TGPSC application and OTR ID by 5 pm on October 30.
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The Special Operations Team and Madhapur police detained three Uzbek women during a raid on a service apartment over an alleged prostitution racket. Police suspect a man identified as Nayak operated the racket and are investigating the women’s documentation and possible links.
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A 26-year-old woman died after suffering an electric shock while drawing hot water from a bucket with a steel vessel in Bharat Nagar, Borabanda. Police said the immersion heater was switched on. Electricity officials urged users to disconnect power before handling water.
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Cyberabad Special Operations Team police raided an alleged gambling den in KPHB on Sunday and detained eight people. An RTA official from Bandlaguda was reportedly among them. KPHB police registered a case and are investigating the incident.
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A 29-year-old woman died at a private hospital after allegedly consuming acid following harassment over additional dowry in Jawaharnagar. Police said her husband and in-laws were accused of harassment. Investigators are probing the allegations and circumstances surrounding her death.
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A foot-over bridge near Muffakham Jah College in Banjara Hills is likely to be dismantled for a proposed Rs 1,090-crore steel flyover. Students and commuters have raised safety concerns, while GHMC sources say removal may follow construction of pillars and beams.
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BioWare’s closure marks the end of an era for role-playing games. From Knights of the Old Republic to Mass Effect and Dragon Age, the studio created immersive worlds, memorable characters and consequential choices that shaped generations of players.
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Students, activists and members of various communities staged a protest in Hyderabad against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Organised by SIO, APCR and other groups, the protesters alleged that the exercise could lead to the exclusion of eligible voters.
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Three-year-old chess prodigy Mahika Nandepu attempted to solve Blind Swine Mate puzzles across 160 chessboards within 30 minutes in Hyderabad. Supervised by a certified arbiter, the attempt will be submitted to the World Book of Records, London, for recognition.
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UFERWAS representatives met Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan to seek improved civic services and greater public participation in the CURE area. Their demands included stronger ward committees, rainwater harvesting, road improvements, sewage water management and simpler registration procedures.
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IIT Hyderabad has introduced a one-credit elective on goodness, character and human flourishing. Open to undergraduate students, the seven-session course explores personal responsibility, different dimensions of well-being and the idea of success beyond income and professional achievement.
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HMWSSB is exploring a Green Water filling station in Kokapet to supply treated water for non-potable uses. The initiative aims to reduce demand on drinking water sources, with proposed real-time quality monitoring and controls on tanker filling.
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Medical associations in Telangana have condemned the detention of Foreign Medical Graduate interns protesting for stipends and fair treatment. They have demanded the interns’ release, called for dialogue with authorities and sought equal pay and dignity for all medical interns.
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A waiter, Sandeep, died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital after allegedly being attacked by a fellow waiter at a function hall in Dabeerpura. Police are investigating the altercation, which reportedly took place on Wednesday night.
