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Resident welfare associations have opposed the 18% GST on maintenance charges announced by Nirmala Sitharaman, warning of increased costs for residents. RWAs are planning a nationwide campaign seeking exemption, despite the government clarifying applicability thresholds.
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PDS rice smuggling networks are thriving across Telangana, with syndicates diverting ration supplies from beneficiaries and transporting them to neighbouring States. Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri have seized large quantities of rice in multiple raids over the past week.
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Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results were declared with a 75.61 per cent pass rate for second-year students, marking an improvement over last year. Girls outperformed boys in both years. Medchal and Jayashankar Bhupalpally topped districts, while recounting facilities have been opened.
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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has released the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations 2026 schedule. Exams will begin on May 13 and end on May 21, while practical and additional examinations will continue till May 28 across Telangana.
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Malkajgiri traffic police have announced diversions ahead of IPL 2026 matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Heavy vehicles will be rerouted across key corridors, with parking and traffic plans issued to manage spectator rush during Sunrisers Hyderabad fixtures.
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Malkajgiri traffic police booked 286 persons during a weekend drunk driving drive. Courts sentenced 30 offenders to jail and imposed fines on others, while 10 individuals recorded high blood alcohol levels. The drive reflects intensified enforcement against drunken driving in Hyderabad.
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A Hyderabad-based advocate died after a gas tanker overturned onto his BMW near Keesara Toll Gate in Andhra Pradesh. The accident, reportedly caused by brake failure, led to a two-hour rescue operation and severe traffic disruption in the area.
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Decades-old roadside trees in Madinaguda under Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits were heavily trimmed, sparking concern among residents over loss of greenery. Authorities said the joint TGSPDCL and CMC drive aimed to prevent electrical hazards caused by trees near live wires.
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Yashoda Hospitals and NIEPID organised the National Autism Stakeholders Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together over 500 experts, policymakers, and families. The event focused on autism awareness, care, and policy reforms, alongside the inauguration of a Child Development Centre.
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The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants’ Association, along with Telangana Police, H-FAST team and FSSAI, will hold a public awareness meeting on food safety and compliance at Begum Bazar on Monday. Senior police officials and FSSAI representatives will guide traders, aiming to strengthen safe food practices and regulatory awareness in the city’s key commercial hub.
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Keesara police have busted a six-member dacoity gang that used a social networking app to befriend victims, lure them to isolated locations along the Outer Ring Road, and rob them. In one case reported on April 6, a man was assaulted near Bacharam. Police arrested six accused and are searching for an absconding associate.
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Pahadishareef police busted a PDS rice smuggling racket and arrested one person during a vehicle check near Jama Masjid. Officials seized 800 kg of subsidised rice allegedly being diverted from ration card holders for illegal resale in the market.
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Task Force and local police busted an illegal e-cigarette racket in Nampally and arrested three persons. Officials seized 999 banned e-cigarettes worth Rs 34.03 lakh. The accused allegedly used WhatsApp and Telegram groups to sell vapes sourced from Delhi.
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Pahadishareef police busted an illegal liquor sale racket and arrested one person during a raid on a provision store. Officials seized 47 bottles of liquor, alleging that the accused was selling them at higher prices for unlawful profit.
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Renowned dance guru Swathi Somanath will stage her Kuchipudi dance drama ‘Vatsayana Kamasutra Arthanariswaram’ at Ravindra Bharathi on April 13. The experimental ballet, performed by her disciples, revisits a production she originally choreographed over two decades ago.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned citizens about a water bill fraud where scammers send fake APK files to gain access to mobile phones and banking data. Residents are urged not to download apps from unknown sources or links.
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IIIT Hyderabad hosted the Learning & Longevity Symposium 2026, bringing together experts from neuroscience, AI, medicine and design. The event explored learning as a key intervention for healthy ageing, emphasising interdisciplinary collaboration to improve quality of life in later years.
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Telangana government’s revised breakfast scheme proposes limited servings such as two idlis or pooris, raising concerns among teachers over student nutrition. The scheme, covering 18.79 lakh students, is set to relaunch from June 12 with a modified menu.
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The Train Travellers Association has urged South Central Railway to roll back the shift of Tungabhadra Express’ terminal from Secunderabad to Kacheguda, saying the move has inconvenienced commuters from city suburbs and increased travel time and expenses.
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Devs Homeopathy Medical College and Hospital organised an awareness rally in Keesara and conducted free medical camps in nearby villages to mark World Homeopathy Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy.
