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A couple from Manoor died in a road accident at Irkode near Basavakalyan in Karnataka on Friday night. Six family members, including three children, sustained serious injuries while travelling on a pilgrimage. The injured were shifted to a hospital in Bidar.
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IIT Hyderabad has introduced a one-credit elective on goodness, character and human flourishing. Open to undergraduate students, the seven-session course explores personal responsibility, different dimensions of well-being and the idea of success beyond income and professional achievement.
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HMWSSB is exploring a Green Water filling station in Kokapet to supply treated water for non-potable uses. The initiative aims to reduce demand on drinking water sources, with proposed real-time quality monitoring and controls on tanker filling.
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Medical associations in Telangana have condemned the detention of Foreign Medical Graduate interns protesting for stipends and fair treatment. They have demanded the interns’ release, called for dialogue with authorities and sought equal pay and dignity for all medical interns.
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A waiter, Sandeep, died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital after allegedly being attacked by a fellow waiter at a function hall in Dabeerpura. Police are investigating the altercation, which reportedly took place on Wednesday night.
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Hyderabad Art Week will run from October 26 to November 1, bringing together four city galleries for exhibitions, talks, open studios and interactive sessions. The inaugural event will feature solo shows, emerging artists and curated exhibitions across Hyderabad.
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Hyderabad-linked venture capital fund haf.vc has invested Rs 3 crore in Hunar.AI, a conversational AI company focused on frontline workforce management. The funding will support infrastructure, product development, sales and expansion of its multilingual AI hiring and engagement solutions.
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byteXL’s HacXLerate 2026 has received 4,000 registrations from more than 800 teams across 40 colleges in 10 States. The hackathon features industry-linked challenges in AI, campus analytics, digital risk protection and personal health, with potential career opportunities for top teams.
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The School Education Department has announced the fee payment schedule for the March 2027 SSC, OSSC and Vocational Public Examinations. Students can pay without a late fee until November 16, with extended deadlines available at additional charges.
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FSSAI has issued show-cause notices to major food and nutrition companies over claims made for infant formula and children’s nutritional drinks. The regulator has sought scientific evidence and explanations, while also questioning the promotion of infant formula products on social media.
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Commuters around KBR Park are concerned about fresh traffic disruption as work progresses on a revised 4.3-km elevated corridor. Motorists fear dust and delays and want GHMC to provide clear construction schedules, traffic diversions and dust-control measures.
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Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to prepare for drought, citing coal shortages, power cuts and inadequate irrigation. He demanded crop compensation, relief for daily wagers, water releases from reservoirs and additional funds for drinking water needs.
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The BRS has sought a fresh technical investigation into the 2023 Medigadda barrage damage, questioning the case closure. RS Praveen Kumar also criticised the Congress government over drought management, irrigation, crop losses and action against power-sector officials.
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A four-year-old girl, Shivalingam Aadhya, died after accidentally falling into the temple tank near Kalyana Katta in Yadadri on Wednesday. Her family rushed her to AIIMS Bibinagar, where doctors declared her dead. Yadagirigutta police registered a case.
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BRS Minority Cell General Secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda has criticised the Congress government over the delay in restoring Kaleshwaram water supply. He alleged that political considerations have overshadowed farmers’ irrigation needs amid concerns over rainfall and agricultural prospects.
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A mega job mela will be held at Butta Convention in Madhapur on October 26 from 8 am to 1 pm. Candidates with at least an SSC qualification can attend preliminary interviews for opportunities across multiple sectors. Entry is free.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested five persons in an alleged foreign-origin gold smuggling case involving a route from Bangladesh to Hyderabad via Kolkata. Officers recovered three gold bars weighing about 3.1 kg and seized foreign currency during the operation.
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GHSPCA rescued four Indian Roller birds from different parts of Hyderabad during Dasara following reports of illegal captivity. Three were declared fit for release, while a fourth with a broken beak remains under veterinary care as activists urge responsible celebrations.
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Residents of Jalpally Circle continue to report inadequate street lighting, poor sewerage infrastructure, unfinished roads and irregular garbage clearance nearly a year after the municipality merged with GHMC. They have called for urgent action to improve basic civic amenities.
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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh completed his final sortie in uniform in a Kiran trainer at Dundigal on Tuesday, flying alongside his first instructor, Wing Commander VS Kochar. The 55-minute flight brought his flying journey in IAF aircraft full circle.
