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Hyderabad’s LV Prasad Eye Institute has developed an AI-powered smartphone tool that detects glaucoma with over 92% accuracy, including 86.9% in early-stage cases. The low-cost, offline tool could revolutionize early diagnosis, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
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Cyberabad Police held a meeting with school principals to address traffic congestion near educational institutions. Proposals included encouraging school bus use, car-pooling among parents, staggered timings, streamlined routes, and regular alcohol tests for bus staff to ensure safe and smooth transportation
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi lodged a complaint with the Enforcement Directorate against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging corruption and favouritism in awarding contracts worth over Rs 2,200 crore to firms linked to his relatives and associates, demanding a PMLA investigation
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Three officials of Cherlapalli Central Prison in Hyderabad were suspended after a remand prisoner briefly escaped while on wall-painting duty. The inmate, Shanth Kumar from Bihar, scaled the boundary wall but was soon nabbed following a swift police and jail operation
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A 22-year-old painter from Chhattisgarh was murdered in Bharatnagar, Hyderabad, after being allegedly attacked by a mason, Rajaram, over a domestic dispute. The victim sustained grievous injuries and died in hospital. Police have launched an investigation to arrest the accused.
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Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced that South India will soon get bullet train connectivity linking Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati and Bengaluru. The project, covering a population of over five crore, will also be supported by upgraded international-standard roadways
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A 16-year-old girl from Mahabubnagar, who had left home after a dispute with her parents, was found staying with an 18-year-old boy in Film Nagar. She alleged physical assault, leading to a POCSO case registered by Hyderabad police
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Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of betraying Backward Classes by failing to pass BC reservation bills despite having majority support. He termed the Congress approach as political theatrics, while MLC L Ramana demanded clarity through a white paper
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The Union Government has approved a seven-month extension for Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao from September 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This unusual tenure extension, the second of its kind, has sparked debates in political circles.
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Hyderabad City Police’s She Teams have deployed special measures to protect women and children during Ganesh festivities. Officers in plain clothes, backed by CCTV surveillance, will monitor pandals and immersion routes, with strict action against harassment or misconduct.
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A man, around 50 years old, was found dead by suicide at Gymkhana Ground in Begumpet. Morning walkers discovered the body, and police are investigating to establish his identity.
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The SA20 Season 4 Player Auction, with US$7.37 million available for 84 slots, takes place on September 9 in Johannesburg. Pretoria Capitals, Durban’s Super Giants, and Joburg Super Kings lead the spending
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India begin their first-ever CAFA Nations Cup against hosts Tajikistan on Friday in Hisor. Coach Khalid Jamil urges positivity, while goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari says the squad is ready after a strong Bengaluru camp
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Hyderabad Ranji cricketer Mir Jaweed Ali retired from all formats, thanking HCA, teammates, and mentors. He played six Ranji matches, four Vijay Hazare Trophy games, and three T20s between 2020 and 2022.
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Valluri A Babu of Vizianagaram won gold in the 79 kg category, while C Juhitha Guna of Rajamahendravaram clinched gold in the 69 kg women’s event at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship
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Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy announced full State support as Hyderabad gears up to host the fourth season of the Prime Volleyball League from October 2 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, featuring 38 matches and a new franchise, Goa Guardians
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Tanmay Agarwal’s 130 and Varun Goud’s unbeaten 100 helped Hyderabad secure an innings and 59-run win over Madhya Pradesh in the All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament in Chennai. Aryan Tiwari and Saksham Purohit scored fifties for MP
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India defeated Bhutan 5-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with captain Julan dedicating her MVP award to her late father, Abhista shining before her parents, Shveta scoring her first goal, and goalkeeper Munni keeping four clean sheets
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hirec International School clinched the boys title and Nasr Girls School won the girls crown at the Keystone Schools League Under-14 basketball championship. Shreyan Ambhati starred for Chirec, while Oakridge’s Sidhanth impressed with 29 points in the final
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The IMD-Hyderabad has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several Telangana districts till Friday morning, even as independent forecasters claim the low-pressure area has shifted to Marathwada. Hyderabad and surrounding districts are also on alert.