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A CAG report found that Osmania University appointed 82 teachers without required qualifications like PhD or NET. Several colleges under the university were involved. The government said some hires were conditional, but the issue raises serious concerns about recruitment practices.
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The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Golconda) and Mehdipatnam police raided an ice cream manufacturing unit in Ahmednagar’s First Lancer area, seizing ice cream and lassi products allegedly prepared in unhygienic conditions.
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India rolls out E20 petrol from April 1. Here’s how it impacts mileage, engine performance, older vehicles, and what experts and critics are saying about the new fuel policy.
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India will roll out E20 ethanol-blended petrol nationwide from April 1, 2026. While the move aims to reduce oil imports and emissions, concerns remain over fuel efficiency, vehicle compatibility, environmental impact and pressure on ethanol supply chains.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao attended Mahavir Jayanti celebrations in Hyderabad, highlighting the relevance of Bhagwan Mahavir’s teachings. He emphasised non-violence and harmony, and praised the Jain community’s contributions to social service and healthcare initiatives
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Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s irrigation interests, alleging illegal diversion of river waters. BRS leaders also criticised governance and raised concerns over a proposed law on hate speech.
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The Indian Army has extended the registration deadline for Recruitment Year 2027 from April 1 to April 10, 2026. The move aims to allow more candidates to apply, with officials urging applicants to complete the process well before the deadline.
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An auto LPG shortage triggered by the Middle East crisis has hit Telangana, affecting nearly one lakh drivers. Supply disruptions, long queues and higher prices at private outlets have caused transport issues, prompting the State government to seek urgent intervention from the Centre.
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GHMC officials removed 33 encroachments, including permanent and temporary structures, during a drive from Lalapet Flyover to Street No. 1 in Tarnaka. The civic body said the action aims to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety and urban management.
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GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the ongoing KBR Park Package flyover works near Park Hyatt in Banjara Hills and directed officials and MEIL to speed up construction. Excavation for six pier foundations has been completed, with further structural works set to begin.
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GHMC has ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops in Hyderabad on March 31 on account of Mahaveer Jayanthi. Officials have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the order across the city.
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Hydraa teams inspected encroachments at Indira Park and Lower Tank Bund after complaints about illegal construction near the old skating rink. Commissioner Ranganath ordered an immediate halt, suggesting integration of the old rink, while police filed a case against Ravinder Reddy.
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FDDI Hyderabad is organising a free Situation Test Workshop on April 12, 2026, for design aspirants. Led by Dr Fathima Bilgrami, the session will cover model making, material handling, concept development, and presentation skills for design entrance exams.
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JNTU-Hyderabad promoted 323 BPharmacy students from the third to fourth year on humanitarian grounds after delayed exam results. The decision follows protests by Students Protection Forum and representations from colleges, benefiting the 2022-admitted R22 batch.
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Hyderabad auto rickshaw drivers protested since Sunday night demanding faster LPG refills amid long queues. Tensions escalated at Rajendranagar and PVNR Expressway, prompting police action. Social organizations and locals provided food and water to drivers enduring hours-long waits.
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Hyderabad Police’s Commissioner’s Task Force caught 10 individuals, including a gas agency operator, allegedly diverting LPG cylinders for black-market sale. Authorities seized 414 cylinders, vehicles, and trolleys. A case is registered at Banjara Hills police station.
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Doctors at Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully replanted a near-total amputated forearm of a trauma patient. The seven-hour microsurgical procedure involved bone, tendon, nerve, and blood vessel repair, and the patient is now stable and undergoing rehabilitation.
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A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted Hyderabad’s food scene, forcing several restaurants to stop cooking the popular breakfast dish nihari–paya and switch to firewood for preparing other items.
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Hyderabad-based coach Somnath Ghosh has been appointed as India’s coach for the ITTF World Cup in Macau and the World Team Championships in London. He thanked the federation and highlighted his trainee Akula Sreeja’s inclusion in the squad.
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A private employee from Miyapur was cheated of Rs 80.97 lakh after being lured into a fake stock trading scheme run through a WhatsApp group. Cyberabad Cybercrime police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
