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RGIA police arrested three alleged drug peddlers near HMDA Nursery in Shamshabad and seized 80 grams of methamphetamine and four LSD blotters. Police said the suspects allegedly sourced the drugs from an absconding Bengaluru-based supplier and supplied local customers.
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Religious organisations and community elders in Hyderabad have launched meetings and awareness programmes urging people to shun violence amid concerns over recent homicides. Friday sermons and community gatherings are stressing Islamic teachings, tolerance, brotherhood and peaceful resolution of disputes.
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A historic British-era water reservoir at Balamrai has been dismantled to facilitate the Paradise-Suchitra Junction elevated corridor. A new 2,300-kilolitre pump house has been built nearby, while the old water distribution network continues until new transmission infrastructure is commissioned.
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The decomposed body of an unidentified woman was found at an open site near Charkandil Chowrasta on Wednesday. Habeebnagar police suspect she may have died around a week ago and are investigating the circumstances while efforts continue to establish her identity.
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The ‘Z’ seen on many TGSRTC bus number plates has roots in Hyderabad’s Nizam-era transport system. The tradition dates back nearly a century, while TGSRTC also preserves a 1932 Albion bus believed to have belonged to the first fleet.
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A 34-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death with a curtain rod inside an Ameerpet hotel room. Police suspect her husband Srinivas in the murder and have launched a search for him after hotel staff found her dead.
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The ECI is yet to generate one notice under Telangana’s SIR of electoral rolls. As of September 28, 92,88,180 notices had been generated and 45,54,236 electors cleared for inclusion, while the final electoral roll is scheduled for November 9.
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CMC teams identified 15 unauthorised constructions and carried out 15 demolitions across Cyberabad on Tuesday. Six teams continued inspections across three zones. Separately, CMC, HYDRAA and HMWS&SB reviewed proposed infrastructure and connectivity works at Sunnam Cheruvu and Timmidi Kunta.
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Private hospitals in Hyderabad organised walks, awareness sessions and fitness activities on Tuesday to mark World Heart Day. Events included Yashoda Hospitals’ ‘1 Minute Heart Challenge’, CARE Hospitals’ awareness walk, a new valve clinic and campaigns highlighting cardiovascular risks.
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A HCLTech study found that 84 per cent of global wealth management firms believe their operating models need fundamental redesign to realise AI’s potential. While 98 per cent are pursuing AI initiatives, only slightly more than 7 per cent are building agentic AI capabilities.
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Madhapur police arrested Srinivas Raviteja in connection with the death of 29-year-old Sharon Nikitha Topno at a Siddiqui Nagar hotel. Police said the suspect allegedly confessed during questioning and is expected to be brought to Hyderabad for judicial remand.
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The second edition of the Federal Bank Gunners Soldierathon Hyderabad drew 6,610 runners at the Artillery Centre, Golconda. Organised by Fitistan, the event promoted fitness and marked the 200-year legacy of the Regiment of Artillery.
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KNRUHS has announced the second phase of MDS counselling for the 2026–27 academic year. Eligible candidates can exercise web options on September 29 and 30. Candidates must follow seat-allotment and fee-payment rules to participate and secure admission.
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The FPTA will hold its 65th Annual General Meeting in Hyderabad from October 3 to 5. More than 1,000 paper traders are expected to attend the event, which will feature technical seminars and discussions on developments and challenges.
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Centrum Air has launched a twice-weekly direct service between Hyderabad and Tashkent, establishing an air link between South India and Central Asia. GHIAL said the new route will improve connectivity and facilitate business, trade and cultural exchanges.
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A group of burglars allegedly broke into a flat at Flotilla Apartments in Manikonda and fled with Rs 80,000 in cash and other valuables. The incident has revived concerns over burglary groups described as ‘Chaddi gangs’ and their modus operandi.
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Repeated deer and blackbuck hunting cases involving Hyderabad residents are raising questions about the source and movement of venison in the city. Recent arrests, meat seizures and licensed firearms have prompted calls for investigators to trace the entire supply chain.
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Hyderabad-based EON Space Labs has secured a patent for MIRA, a miniaturised space telescope-based imaging system. Weighing 502 grams, the system is designed to provide high-definition multispectral Earth observation imagery for commercial applications across agriculture, mining, marine and insurance.
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NSO data highlights the financial burden of healthcare in Telangana, where average hospitalisation costs Rs 52,743. Medical travel adds another expense, with Indian households spending an average Rs 32,167 per health-related overnight trip, excluding treatment costs themselves.
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Madhapur police raided a service apartment in Ayyappa Society following specific information and allegedly found it being used as a brothel. Police caught the alleged organiser and four male customers and rescued four women from the premises.
