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The Balapur Ganesh mandap this year features a replica of the Swarnagiri Venkateswara Swamy temple near Yadadri. Artisans built the detailed setting over a month. The 21 kg laddu auction will be held on September 6, with CM invited
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Warangal police arrested ex-quality technician Manthurthi Harish, accused in 10 chain snatchings and three bike thefts. Gold worth ₹23.5 lakh was recovered after he was traced and caught during checks
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President Droupadi Murmu felicitated NorthEast United FC at Rashtrapati Bhavan for winning the 2025 Durand Cup, presenting the President’s Cup and lauding the club’s achievement and the Armed Forces’ contribution to football
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A Hyderabadi woman allegedly drowned her three children in a bathtub before attempting suicide in Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar. Her husband alerted police after discovering the incident. Family cited mental health struggles and disputes. Saudi police are investigating the case.
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During Khairatabad Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, a pregnant woman went into labor while waiting in line. Fellow devotees assisted her in a nearby community hall, ensuring the safe delivery of her baby. Telangana Governor performed the ‘Toli Pooja’ at the pandal.
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Mahindra University condemned the use, possession, or distribution of narcotics after a city-wide investigation linked students to an interstate drug racket. The University reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy, pledged support to police, and promised strengthened awareness programs on substance abuse.
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Incessant rains since Tuesday night left parts of Hyderabad, including BHEL colonies, without electricity on Vinayaka Chaturthi. Residents struggled to carry out festive rituals, while the electricity department faced criticism for failing to maintain uninterrupted power during the celebrations.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has placed all departments on high alert after heavy rains lashed Telangana, including Hyderabad. He directed round-the-clock monitoring, evacuation of vulnerable residents, strict precautions near Ganesh pandals, and preventive steps by irrigation, sanitation, and health teams.
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A suspected LPG gas leak triggered a powerful blast in Hyderabad’s Jagadgirigutta on Wednesday, leaving five members of a family, including two children, seriously injured. The house was destroyed in the explosion, sparking panic among residents. Investigation is underway.
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Incessant overnight rainfall lashed Hyderabad’s western suburbs, with the University of Hyderabad recording 45.3 mm. The downpour disrupted Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities, affecting idol sales, pandal setups, and festive markets across the city. Several areas reported rainfall above 30 mm.
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Vasu Dev Sahoo (116) and Dheeraj Pranav (110) scored centuries to headline the HCA B-Division two-day league matches, with strong wins for Mahmood, Rohit XI, Mahbubnagar, Venus Cybertech and Raju CC
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Telangana’s Nayana Sri Taller bagged four medals at the Asian Open short-track speed skating in Dehradun, winning silvers in the 1000m and 300m relay, and bronzes in the 500m and 1500m
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Ethiopian elite runners visited Nachiketa Tapovan, inspiring children with stories of perseverance. Nachiketa Tapovan raised Rs 12 lakh, supporting education for underprivileged communities through strong collaborations and community donations.
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G Ravi Krishna won the inaugural LVS Academy Open Rapid Chess Tournament on tie-break after finishing level with Pranay Akula, while L Surya Akhil claimed third place. Special prizes were also awarded
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Top seed Tannish Ghildyal defeated Saksham Bhansali in straight sets at the Raja Narasimha Rao ITF Juniors (J60) in Bhuvanagiri, as boys’ and girls’ singles matches produced exciting results
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The Cyberabad cyber crime police arrested 27 people in 19 cases, most linked to trading fraud, in the past week. They also secured 272 court refund orders worth Rs 1.56 crore and urged citizens to stay alert against scams
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South Central Railway will run eight special MMTS trains on September 6–7 and 7–8 nights to manage Ganesh idol immersion rush in Hyderabad. The late-night trains will cover key routes and halt at all major MMTS stations
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Manea The Salon launched its 79th franchise at Kondapur, Hyderabad. The inauguration was attended by Jabardasth Varsha, Uday Kumar Koneru and others. The salon announced expansion plans across India and offers a wide range of grooming and beauty services
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Osmania University’s E1 hostel, housing law students, is plagued by flooding, unsafe wiring, lack of drinking water and sanitation issues. Students say complaints have gone unanswered, even as officials indicate plans to shift them to a newly launched hostel
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The South Central Railway clarified that the issue at Arts College Railway Station subway, reported earlier as unsafe for pedestrians, has been resolved. The GHMC attended to storm water drainage works at the underpass following recent heavy rains