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A fire allegedly triggered by a short circuit in tangled internet and television cables wrapped around an electricity pole broke out in Boudhanagar, Secunderabad. The blaze damaged a parked auto-rickshaw before power officials disconnected the supply, preventing further escalation.
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Residents across Hyderabad reported frequent power cuts on Telangana State Formation Day, citing outages, voltage issues, and delayed responses from the electricity department. Complaints on social media highlighted billing errors, poor customer service, and dissatisfaction with supply reliability during peak summer
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A daily wage labourer was allegedly killed by his friend during a quarrel while consuming liquor on a terrace near Hari Hara Kala Bhavan in Secunderabad. The accused reportedly attacked the victim with a liquor bottle before fleeing the scene.
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The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in Secunderabad conducted the award distribution ceremony for TES-47 officer cadets. Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney honoured cadets for excellence in academics, training and sports, while urging them to prepare for technology-driven warfare challenges.
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The GHMC removed 896 encroachments on Saturday, including 440 permanent and 456 temporary structures, as part of its ongoing campaign against illegal occupation of footpaths and road margins. The operation was carried out across six zones in coordination with traffic and law-and-order police.
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Intense thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms lashed Secunderabad on Thursday, halting traffic and disrupting normal life. Several areas witnessed severe weather, while the sudden downpour brought temporary relief from the ongoing summer heat across the region.
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The indefinite TGSRTC strike disrupted public transport across Telangana, halting most bus services and affecting nearly 60 lakh commuters. Limited hired services failed to meet demand, while the government initiated talks and temporary measures to manage the crisis.
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An unidentified person stole a silver idol of Goddess Adivi Maisamma from a temple in Secunderabad’s IDH Colony. The three-kilogram idol’s theft has shocked devotees, prompting police to register a case and launch an investigation to trace the culprits.
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Tension erupted across Hyderabad as GHMC carried out an anti-encroachment drive, demolishing roadside shops in several areas. Shopkeepers and AIMIM leaders protested the action, alleging loss of livelihood, forcing officials to retreat in some locations.
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Christians across the city observed Good Friday with special services, prayers, and passion plays. Major churches hosted multilingual gatherings and large congregations. The day commemorated Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, with rituals like the Way of the Cross and solemn masses marking the occasion
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Thousands of devotees participated in the Veer Hanuman Jayanthi procession in Hyderabad, covering 13 kilometres from Gowliguda to Tadbund. Police deployed 3000 personnel while multiple local groups organised food camps and smaller processions across the city
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A commemorative event was held in Secunderabad to mark the death anniversary of former world chess champion Alexander Alekhine, with speakers highlighting his legacy while young participants, including an eight-year-old, shared insights on the chess legend’s life and achievements.
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A parked BMW car was gutted in a sudden fire near Parade Ground in Secunderabad on Friday. No casualties were reported. Fire personnel rushed to the spot, but the vehicle was reduced to ashes. Police are investigating the cause
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BRS leader B Vinod Kumar said the party will challenge the Assembly Speaker’s ruling on disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs in the High Court and approach the Election Commission over Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender contesting as a Congress candidate.
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Nagole police arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly cheating several investors by promising high returns through share market trading. Around 25 people reportedly invested crores of rupees, with three women alone pooling about Rs 27 lakh.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a GHMC official in Secunderabad for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to process a retirement benefits file. The accused was arrested after accepting Rs 35,000 and produced before court for judicial remand.
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Three people died in separate railway-related incidents in Secunderabad on Wednesday night. A labourer was crushed at Charlapalli station, a man collapsed near the foot overbridge, and another fell from a moving train. Police have registered cases and are investigating
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Three of the seven high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget will originate or terminate in Hyderabad, cutting travel time to Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune. The projects aim to boost connectivity and support economic growth across the region
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The BRS signature campaign supporting the Secunderabad Cantonment Board merger with GHMC saw an overwhelming response in Rasoolpura, with over 2,300 signatures collected on Day 1 as residents, especially women, backed the move for better civic facilities
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The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has cleared a four-lane Y-shaped flyover at Rasoolpura junction by issuing a NoC to the GHMC. The Rs 150 crore project aims to ease chronic traffic congestion at one of Hyderabad’s busiest junctions.
