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Medicos and senior residents at Osmania General Hospital will resume their strike from October 27, citing unresolved grievances. Their demands include adequate medicines and supplies, restoration of non-functional services, release of pending Aarogyasri funds and regular payment of stipends.
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The BRS has complained to Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy over alleged irregularities in graduate voter registration for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda MLC constituency. It sought an inquiry into a Congress candidate’s website, a technical audit and action if violations are established.
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The BRS has urged the select committee to recommend withdrawal of the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2026, citing concerns over vague provisions, media freedom and dissent. It proposed alternative safeguards and wider public consultations.
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TGSPDCL CMD Jitesh V Patil said smart meters are intended to improve electricity services, transparency and reliability, not boost revenue. The Jeedimetla pilot covers 11,904 consumers, with a dedicated mobile application targeted for launch in November 2026.
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A Hyderabad family returning from a visit to Tulja Bhavani Temple in Maharashtra was robbed of three tolas of gold at gunpoint after stopping at Chinthalagattu village on NH-65 in Sangareddy district. Kohir police registered a case.
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Uferwas’ Cyberabad chapter has given CMC officials 15 days to address damage caused by the collapse of an allegedly illegal building in Gachibowli. It has demanded compensation, repairs to damaged flats, accountability for officials and a safety audit.
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Telangana athlete Sriteja Tholem won her second gold at the 41st Junior National Athletics Championship in Chennai, claiming the women’s under-20 heptathlon with 2,033 points. She had earlier won the 100m hurdles and recently broke a 32-year-old heptathlon record.
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Maharashtra has kept Telangana's proposal to increase the Tummidihatti barrage height from 148 metres to 152 metres pending. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a joint committee to examine technical aspects and potential submergence impacts before a decision.
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Delays in submitting Utilisation Certificates have held up Central funds to Telangana, adding to the State’s financial stress. Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed departments to resolve pending issues, complete formalities and coordinate with Central authorities to expedite fund releases.
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HMWSSB tankers are reportedly wasting thousands of litres of purified water daily due to faulty lids, leaks and overfilling. The board will impose Rs 5,000 fines from November 1 and cancel registrations of repeat offenders to curb wastage.
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The family of 42-year-old cab driver Sativada Chinnarao donated his organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative after doctors declared him brain dead. His wife, Madhu, consented to donate his kidneys, liver and corneas, helping five patients in need.
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The red-breasted flycatcher has returned to the Ameenpur Lake area for the third consecutive season, delighting Hyderabad’s birding community. Birder Syamala Rupakula also spotted an Indian pitta and other species, despite concerns over the lake’s disturbed ecosystem
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TGSRTC has introduced a Rs 600 weekly bus pass offering unlimited travel on city buses across Greater Hyderabad for seven consecutive days. The pass covers air-conditioned services but excludes Pushpak Airport Liner buses and complements existing daily and monthly passes
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A scrap dealer, Parashuram, suffered severe burn injuries in an explosion at a shop in Church Colony, Ramanthapur, on Sunday. He sustained burns over nearly 70 per cent of his body and was undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital
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A woman was found dead at her Madhapur flat in Hyderabad on Sunday morning. Police said Archana Choudhari Malik had been in a four-year relationship with a colleague. The Clues Team examined the scene, and an investigation is underway
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Tension prevailed in Hyderabad’s Madannapet after unidentified persons allegedly threw eggs at a Durga Mata idol procession
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Garden View Mall, a seven-storey commercial building on Wakf land near Haj House, has remained largely unused for over 15 years. Rainwater reportedly stagnates in its basement, prompting activists to demand a structural assessment and completion of pending works.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 1.136 kg of suspected methamphetamine from a passenger bus travelling from Bhopal to Hyderabad. Officials found four packets concealed beneath sleeper berth mattresses and are investigating the source of the suspected narcotic.
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A head constable attached to the Medchal traffic police station allegedly slapped a motorist during a drunk-driving check. A video of the incident went viral, drawing criticism online. The motorist alleged that the officer also seized his vehicle and verbally abused him.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the State and Central governments to avoid interfering in private companies’ operations and misusing enforcement agencies. He also called for Hyderabad to become a global AI hub and stressed the need for workforce reskilling.
