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Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao defended the Telangana government’s Jurala water management, citing water scarcity and drinking water needs. He said farmers were advised to cultivate dry crops, blamed the previous BRS government and sought Centre’s support to tackle drought.
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Telangana CEO C Sudharsan Reddy directed election officials to expedite the ongoing SIR-2026 process and clear pending applications and hearing cases. He asked officials to meet daily targets, guide electors properly, ensure transparency and follow due process.
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KL Deemed to be University and HCL AI Labs have signed an MoU to establish an Agentic AI Campus and introduce AI-powered degrees. The collaboration will integrate AI into curricula, laboratories, projects and learning activities while developing students’ practical skills.
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The Telangana Public Service Commission has clarified that it has not constituted a committee for syllabus revisions amid queries from candidates. It said major changes would be notified a year in advance, while minor updates would accompany recruitment notifications.
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Gold ornaments weighing 81 tolas and Rs 14.75 lakh in cash were reportedly stolen from a house in Uma Nagar, Begumpet. Police registered a case and took three domestic workers into custody for questioning while investigating whether the theft occurred over time.
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Secunderabad Railway Police and the RPF arrested two Duronto Express bedroll attendants for allegedly stealing a passenger’s gold chain. Police said the suspects planned to steal valuables, with a 22-gram gold black-bead chain and diamond pendant recovered from them.
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The GHSPCA and Madhuranagar police rescued an Indian rock python and a broiler chicken during a Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad. The python, allegedly used in street performances, is undergoing treatment and will be released after recovery and official permission.
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KNRUHS has announced that MDS tuition fees in private unaided non-minority dental colleges in Telangana and the Army College of Dental Sciences will remain unchanged for 2026–2029. Newly affiliated institutions will have to follow the lowest prescribed fee structure.
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The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research has invited online applications for its January 2027 academic session. Eligible candidates can apply for PhD, engineering and Integrated Dual Degree programmes across participating institutions. The application deadline is October 31, 2026.
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A road safety awareness programme was held at Oasis International School in Shaikpet to mark World Peace Day. DCP (Traffic) Kajal Singh interacted with students, explained traffic rules and laws, and urged them to promote responsible road behaviour.
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Prohibition and Excise Department officials seized 28.163 kg of ganja in two separate cases in Hyderabad and arrested three persons. The accused allegedly transported the contraband from Visakhapatnam, with the seized ganja estimated to be worth Rs 10 lakh.
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Tension prevailed at Tank Bund after Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi members protested barricading and attempted to remove iron structures installed by GHMC and police. The protesters demanded that devotees be allowed to immerse Ganesh idols at Tank Bund.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave brings four interconnected storylines and a deeper turn-based system to Nintendo Switch 2. Its strategic combat, varied maps and replayability stand out, but a lengthy campaign and USD 69.99 price may deter some players.
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Mild tension prevailed in Madannapet after a chicken piece was found near a Ganesh pandal, prompting a protest by BJP workers and others. Protesters alleged an attempt to desecrate the pandal, while police deployed additional personnel and assured action.
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A 40-year-old man was rescued after being trapped between an old grill-style lift and the wall of a building in Moosapet. Hydraa DRF personnel used a hydraulic cutter to free him after his leg was crushed and fractured.
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An autorickshaw driver returned a handbag containing 12 tolas of gold ornaments and Rs 10,000 in cash after a woman left it in his vehicle. A cab driver helped her approach Tolichowki police, who contacted the autorickshaw driver.
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Actor and professional wrestler Saurav Gurjar was arrested by Gachibowli police after a woman accused him of cheating and harassment on the pretext of marriage. She alleged that they were in a relationship since 2021 and that Gurjar later distanced himself.
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Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions held its second Graduation Day for Engineering, Pharmacy and MBA students. Gold and silver medals were presented to toppers, while Virtusa senior director Meka Venkata Chalapathi spoke about AI, skills and emerging careers.
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Thousands gathered at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds to mark the centenary of Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda. The Vishaal Diwan featured Gurbani Kirtans and Kathas by Ragi Jathas, while Sikh leaders addressed devotees and a traditional Guru-Ka-Langar was served.
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The Khairatabad Ganesh pandal witnessed a massive rush on Sunday, with roads around the venue gridlocked and the Metro station packed with devotees. Traffic police managed vehicle movement and parking as around two lakh devotees were expected to visit.
