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Two recent Hyderabad-area incidents involving licensed firearms have raised questions over arms licence monitoring. The cases highlight concerns about weapon misuse, third-party access, verification of applicants and renewals, while allegations involving intermediaries and officials underline the need for closer scrutiny.
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Cyberabad Traffic Police have extended restrictions around the Vaishali Nagar Railway Underpass from October 8 to 14 due to delays in road-widening and stormwater drain works. Diversions will continue across Hafeezpet, Kondapur, My Home Mangala and surrounding areas.
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The DRI’s Hyderabad Zonal Unit seized Chinese-origin fireworks valued at around Rs 12 crore at Chennai Port. The consignments were allegedly misdeclared as other commodities and concealed behind declared cargo. DRI said the imports lacked requisite licences and authorisations.
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An elderly Sanathnagar woman was allegedly duped of Rs 2.60 lakh after responding to an Instagram advertisement for dry fruits. Fraudsters reportedly used QR codes on the pretext of refunding her payment, repeatedly debiting money from her bank account.
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A 27-year-old man suffered severe burns after reportedly coming into contact with a 32-KV high-voltage electricity wire at his house in Charlapalli. Identified as Ram Singh, he was rushed to a hospital, where his condition is reportedly critical.
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BITS Pilani has appointed Prof Mohan Krishnamoorthy as Director of its Amaravati campus from January 2027. He will lead campus development, focusing on academics, research, industry partnerships and emerging technologies, including Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, the institute said.
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Cygni Energy and Indus Towers have signed an MoU to explore energy storage solutions for India’s telecom infrastructure. The proposed collaboration includes up to 1.5 GWh of BESS manufacturing capacity and evaluation of advanced battery technologies for telecom applications.
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A multidisciplinary team at CARE Hospitals, Hitec City, replanted the completely severed forearm of a 19-year-old worker after a drill-machine accident. The patient reached the hospital within an hour and underwent a 10-hour surgery, with doctors reporting encouraging recovery.
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Task Force and Asifnagar police busted an alleged illegal gutkha and tobacco manufacturing unit at Muradnagar, Hyderabad, and seized material and machinery worth around Rs 50 lakh. Three workers were arrested and two children allegedly employed there were rescued.
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The Hyderabad district administration issued show-cause notices to 183 government school teachers for allegedly failing to mark attendance through the Facial Recognition System and remaining absent without prior information. Officials were directed to monitor attendance daily and ensure compliance.
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The new TGSRTC-Metro common pass has drawn mixed reactions from Hyderabad commuters, with some welcoming integrated travel while others questioning the Rs 8,500 monthly fare. The pass covers eligible RTC city buses and Metro services, while MeeTicket offers digital passes.
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The Election Commission has directed States to conduct a special enrolment drive after the SIR of electoral rolls to identify left-out, first-time and young electors. In Telangana, BLOs will conduct house-to-house visits and facilitate eligible voters’ enrolment through Form 6.
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Scientists have discovered two new gecko species in Telangana, one in Nalgonda and another in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Warangal. The species, 'Hemidactylus cairnicola' and 'H. koyaorum', were identified during joint field research and recently described in a taxonomic journal.
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ShowBoat has entered the consumer sports and hospitality space with ShowBoat Social and its first destination, Pickle District × Madikeri, in Khajaguda. The venue combines pickleball courts, craft coffee, food and social experiences while supporting the sport’s growth in Telangana.
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Acrotech Biopharma, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma, has launched ADQUEY ointment in the US for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. The non-steroidal topical PDE4 inhibitor is indicated for adults and children aged two years and above.
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The 390-metre Mehdipatnam pedestrian skywalk is nearing completion, with HMDA expecting to open it within two months. The facility will have five entry and exit points, 13 elevators and connectivity for more than 50,000 pedestrians.
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More than 300 cancer survivors will lead the ninth Global Grace Cancer Run at Gachibowli Stadium on October 11. Organised by Grace Cancer Foundation, the event expects 35,000 participants and aims to promote cancer awareness, early detection and screening.
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The Jain community in Hyderabad organised a 23-km Tiranga Ahimsa Car Rally with 187 decorated cars on Friday. The rally began and ended at Jal Vihar, promoting national pride and Ahimsa while commemorating Gandhi Jayanti and other important occasions.
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Road safety activists have flagged alleged overloading and speeding by auto-rickshaws and maxi cabs across Telangana, blaming inadequate enforcement for frequent accidents. Mancherial officials said 179 overloading cases were booked in 2025-26, while the district has 2,272 autos and 61 maxi cabs.
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The University of Hyderabad will award 1,721 degrees, including 300 PhDs, and 178 medals at its 26th convocation on Thursday. Former DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat will deliver the address, while Governor Pratap Shukla will present medals.
