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The family of brain-dead farmer Vampu Kondaiah from Nalgonda donated his liver, kidneys, and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative, saving five lives. His wife Yadamma’s decision is being hailed as a powerful act of compassion and awareness
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Prajwala, along with key stakeholders, held an event in Hyderabad to mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The event featured short films, posters, and training manuals to spread awareness and strengthen grassroots response to human trafficking
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Despite its acclaimed aerospace ecosystem and repeated appeals for a Hyderabad–Bengaluru defence corridor, Telangana was excluded from the Centre’s industrial corridor plan. The State’s proposals were ignored without explanation, echoing similar neglect in other national projects
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A 25-year-old woman, Erugu Monica, has gone missing from Hayathnagar on Hyderabad’s outskirts after leaving home on Monday. She had been staying with her mother following marital issues. Police have registered a case and launched a search operation.
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Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, criticising high trade barriers and India's ties with Russia. His Truth Social post accused India of unfair practices and dependency on Russian military and energy supplies
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Sridevi Women’s Engineering College has earned NBA re-accreditation for all eligible engineering programs for 2025–28. This marks the institution’s third successful cycle, reinforcing its dedication to academic quality, innovation, and empowering women through excellence in technical education
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Hyderabad’s first multilevel mechanical car parking near KBR Park will start operations by mid-August. With RFID-enabled smart card access, the facility can park 72 cars. Developed under PPP mode, similar smart parking spaces are planned in other city areas
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Draper Startup House has launched its first Draper Founders Program in India, hosted in Hyderabad. The 12-day equity-free accelerator brings together 14 bootstrapped founders, offering global exposure, mentorship, and practical tools to scale their startups and connect with investors
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The Jeedimetla police arrested a gang involved in multiple phone snatching cases across Hyderabad and Cyberabad. The gang targeted lone walkers, especially women. Police recovered 9 phones and two bikes. The arrests followed CCTV and technical surveillance
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Plugzmart, incubated at IIT Madras, has launched a first-of-its-kind EV charging solution allowing chargers to connect with multiple CMS networks simultaneously. The innovation increases charger visibility, enhances ROI for owners, and offers EV users broader accessibility across platforms
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Students say that the high fee for CLAT registration and admission counselling is creating nearly insurmountable economic obstacles for many prospective law students, particularly from economically weaker sections. Despite the submission of concerns, the Consortium of NLUs has neither responded nor taken action.
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For decades, Hyderabad’s Abids GPO bus stand was a magnet for government job aspirants. Now, only one stall remains, run by Rajesh Goud, who reflects on the golden era when thousands came daily to buy job application forms
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Cyber fraudsters are sending fake HMWSSB bill messages in Hyderabad, threatening water supply disconnection to trick people into sharing bank details. The HMWSSB clarified it never asks for payments through third-party links and urged the public to stay alert
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Hyderabad is witnessing a string of unusual wildlife sightings this monsoon. After hosting elephant Lakshmi for Bonalu, the city is now buzzing over a leopard spotted in Gandipet and a crocodile slithering into Kishanbagh, with snake sightings also on the rise
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to Jnanpith awardee Singireddy Narayana Reddy (Sinare) on his birth anniversary, calling him a literary luminary whose poetry, lyrics, and service to Telugu enriched generations. He also recalled Sinare’s role as a Rajya Sabha MP
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The BRS will hold a major BC rally in Karimnagar on August 8, demanding 42% reservation in local body elections. The party also plans to approach President Droupadi Murmu, accusing Congress and BJP of blocking the pending BC reservation Bills
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Vijay Kiran Agastya has been elected Chairman of ICAI's Southern India Regional Council for 2025–26. A former Deloitte VP and now EdTech founder, he leads a team with strong Hyderabad representation—marking a milestone for ICAI-SIRC’s leadership
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An 80-year-old man from Tolichowki lost Rs 19.9 lakh in an online stock trading scam after clicking a fake link embedded in a bogus article. The scam involved false promises of high returns. Cybercrime police are investigating the incident
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The iconic 69-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol is taking shape rapidly, with over 60 per cent clay work completed. Crafted by artisans from Tamil Nadu and Odisha, this year’s eco-friendly idol follows the theme "Sri Vishwashanthi Maha Shakthi Ganapathy" for Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27
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Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested three men from Maharashtra for defrauding a local resident of Rs 44 lakh in a fake investment scam. The accused posed as trading advisors and routed funds through multiple accounts, with international links traced to Dubai