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A 28-year-old farmer, Mirzapally Ragupathi, was electrocuted while trimming weeds on a bund amid his paddy fields in Veldurthi on Sunday. He reportedly came in contact with a live wire hidden among the weeds. He is survived by his family.
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An unidentified man was killed after being hit by a car on the ORR near Narsingi on Sunday. Four occupants of the car escaped unhurt. Police and emergency teams reached the spot, while efforts are underway to identify the deceased.
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Seven persons were injured after a DCM vehicle hit an Activa and subsequently collided with other vehicles near Inorbit Mall Road in Madhapur on Saturday night. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals, while police registered a case.
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A 40-year-old lineman died after suffering an electric shock while attending to a power fault at Nandi Hills in Meerpet. Police said he had climbed an electric pole after switching off the transformer, but power reportedly continued in the line.
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A mega job mela will be held in Shaikpet on September 10, offering employment opportunities across IT, pharma, healthcare, education and banking. Candidates with SSC qualification and above can attend, with preliminary interviews scheduled at the venue.
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Homegrown consumer technology brand Mivi is entering the smartphone market with Mivi One, set to launch on September 24. The device will be available on Flipkart and feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G platform, with manufacturing supported by Hyderabad operations.
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As Hyderabad prepares for the 11-day Ganesh festival, Muslim craftsmen, decorators, suppliers, drivers and sweet makers are working with Hindu organisers across the city. Their long-standing partnerships, built around everyday festival services, highlight Hyderabad’s tradition of shared participation and communal harmony.
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Cybercrime police prevented a 30-year-old man from attempting suicide after spotting an Instagram message indicating his intention to end his life. A patrol team traced him to his uncle’s house in Mucherla, counselled him and handed him over to his family.
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An 11-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Medchal on Saturday. Her mother alleged that a 17-year-old boy had assaulted the child. Police are investigating the alleged assault, possible harassment and whether it was linked to her death.
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IIIT Hyderabad has launched CETLS, an interdisciplinary centre studying how people learn in an AI-driven world. The centre will explore AI’s impact on education, promote deeper and reflective learning, and examine how technology can balance challenge and support.
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The NIA has joined the investigation into the theft of sophisticated weapons from the Madras Regiment premises at Bolarum. Security lapses, including nightly shutdowns of surveillance cameras, have emerged, while military personnel are being questioned and communication records analysed.
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Habeeb Nagar police arrested a 20-year-old painter for allegedly breaking into a water plant office and stealing Rs 95,000. Police said the suspect had previously worked there and used an angle grinder to break the locks before fleeing.
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Residents of Jayadarshini Residency in Gachibowli have been dealing with drainage water and a severe stench for two weeks. They say debris from a demolished building blocked a nearby nala, causing water to enter the complex and inundate its cellar.
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport has received three recognitions from Airports Council International World, including the highest customer experience accreditation. The airport was also recognised for accessibility and arrivals experience, highlighting its focus on innovation, inclusion and passenger satisfaction.
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Adilabad police arrested six members of an inter-State gang accused of illegal cattle transportation and attempting to murder a toll plaza staffer in Neradigonda. Police seized 47 cows, a truck and ganja, while three other accused persons remained absconding.
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Former finance minister T Harish Rao inspected an ST hostel in Kagaznagar and flagged the lack of basic amenities, drinking water and uniforms for tribal students. He accused the government of neglecting hostel facilities and demanded immediate improvements.
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Boath MLA Anil Jadhav led farmers in laying siege to a power substation in Echoda, protesting erratic electricity supply for agriculture. He accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and failing to fulfil poll promises made before coming to power.
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The ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana is expected to cost over Rs.200 crore, with around Rs.85 crore earmarked for salaries of Booth Level Officers and other officials involved in the exercise.
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The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has demolished 185 unauthorised structures under construction across its limits. Serilingampally recorded the highest number of demolitions at 81, followed by Quthbullapur and Kukatpally. The enforcement drive began after a seven-storey structure collapsed in Gachibowli.
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The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has ordered all sheep, goat and cattle slaughterhouses and retail meat and beef shops within its limits to remain closed on September 4 for Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Officials have been directed to ensure strict compliance.
