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Starting this academic year, students can complete their elective courses a semester earlier, enabling them to completely focus on their internships in their final year
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BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the death of poet, feminist writer, and Telangana literary figure Anisetty Rajitha. He hailed her as a democratic icon and said her passing was a great loss for Telangana
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BRS leader Anugula Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for arresting job aspirants in Hyderabad, accusing it of breaking promises on two lakh jobs. He demanded job notifications before local polls and called the government’s job calendar “jobless”
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BITS Pilani has launched a six-month hybrid course, LEAD-Academics, to train senior academic administrators in leadership, innovation, and management. It combines residential sessions with online lectures, case studies, and discussions to prepare participants for higher academic leadership roles
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Public pigeon feeding in Hyderabad, though seen as kindness, can cause severe lung diseases. Experts warn that droppings and feathers release harmful spores, leading to allergies, irreversible lung damage, and infections, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like children, elderly, and the immunocompromised
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In Hyderabad, pigeon breeding is growing as a business, driven by social media and online sales. Fancy breeds like Fantail, Jacobin, and Indian Gola fetch high prices, with some pairs selling for up to Rs 10,000
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For nearly 200 years, people in Hyderabad have gathered each morning to feed pigeons at historic Kabutar Khanas in Hussain Alam and Sultan Bazaar. These community-run pigeon houses shelter thousands of birds and preserve the city’s age-old tradition
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Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, has opened a new air-conditioned hospital block with advanced OPD services and teaching facilities. An exclusive Singareni Help Desk was also launched to assist Singareni Collieries employees and their families
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Gopalapuram police have filed eight new cases against Universal Srushti Fertility Centers’ owner Dr A Namratha and associates, accused of running a Rs 40 lakh illegal surrogacy and child trafficking racket across multiple states, using fake DNA reports and forged documents
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SOCIAL at Mindspace, Hitec City, is offering its popular Banarasi Patiala — sugarcane juice with a spirit of choice — for Rs 199 plus taxes on August 13 and 14. The drink is freshly pressed and served with a nostalgic twist
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A three-year-old girl was killed after a sand-laden tractor trolley overturned while crossing a water-filled culvert in Medipally, Yacharam, on Monday evening. She suffered severe head injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case
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Telangana’s Life Sciences Skilling Initiative, run with industry leaders, trained 140 students from 40 colleges, achieving 100 per cent placements. The pilot reached over 2,000 students in 45 days, combining technical and soft skills training from top companies and academic institutions
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A Hyderabad native died in a road accident in Chicago. The victim Srija Varma of Dundigal was walking when she was hit by a truck in Chicago. She died on the spot.
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Unemployed youth tried to enter Gandhi Bhavan, demanding the Congress government release pending job notifications as promised. Police blocked entry and took some into custody, leading to traffic disruption. Protesters sought immediate release of Group I, II, and III recruitment notices
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GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the Nalgonda X Road–Owaisi Junction flyover project, urging faster construction and resolving land issues. The Rs 620 crore SRDP project aims to ease Hyderabad traffic, with completion targeted for March 2026. Drainage works in Dabirpura were also reviewed
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The Met Department and Telangana Weatherman have forecast heavy to very heavy rains in Hyderabad and several districts until August 17, with extremely heavy rainfall likely on August 15–16. The low-pressure system’s impact is now expected between August 12–16
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Heavy rains caused a 1,200 mm sewer trunk main to rupture in Auto Nagar, Hyderabad, forming a crater on the main road. The damaged sewer pipe requires 15 metres of replacement. Repair work is underway, and the road remains closed to traffic.
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Hivision Foundation held its annual Orientation Program in Hyderabad to empower 1,077 plus underprivileged students with scholarships, life skills, and drug abuse awareness. Key speakers included Police Commissioner C V Anand and dignitaries from Shantha Biotech and KIMS Hospitals
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Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) launched its flagship super-specialty hospital in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills with 150 beds, advanced robotic surgery tech, and plans to open 3-4 new hospitals across India by 2027
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Mafia: The Old Country takes players to 1920s Sicily with a strong story and rich setting but suffers from restrictive design, dated combat, and frustrating stealth, making it worthwhile mainly for loyal franchise fans rather than casual players