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Hyderabad district has achieved 13.79 per cent digitisation of Special Intensive Revision electoral roll forms, remaining the second lowest in Telangana. Medchal-Malkajgiri ranks last, while Yadadri Bhongir continues to lead the State with 72.09 per cent progress.
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A fresh batch of 9,182 pilgrims departed from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. With this, more than two lakh devotees have undertaken the annual pilgrimage, which concludes on August 28.
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Martha Lillard, believed to be the last polio survivor in the United States to depend on an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma. Her remarkable life reflected resilience, overcoming decades of paralysis while living independently despite severe physical limitations.
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A major fire broke out at a decoration materials warehouse near the Musi River in Hyderabad's Chaderghat on Friday. The blaze spread to nearby huts, destroying several makeshift dwellings. No injuries were reported, and firefighters launched an intensive operation to control the fire.
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An intoxicated man allegedly stole an RTC hire service bus from the Jangaon bus stand and drove it towards Suryapet before being stopped at the Singarajupalli toll plaza. Police registered a case after the man claimed he took the bus for a test drive.
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Endowments Minister Konda Surekha took her complaint against Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari to TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud. She also challenged Srihari to resign and seek a fresh mandate if he claimed to remain loyal to the BRS.
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A government primary school reopened after five years at Gangaram thanda in Khammam is yet to receive a regular teacher despite enrolling nine students. Meanwhile, a government school in Mahabubabad is set to close after its lone student and headmaster were transferred.
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The BRS credited former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for securing the Tadicherla coal block for Singareni and accused the Congress and BJP of facilitating coal block auctions. Party leaders also alleged scams in Singareni and demanded all coal blocks be allotted through nomination.
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Farmers under the PM-KUSUM scheme have opposed the Telangana government's proposal to reduce the power purchase tariff from Rs.3.13 to Rs.2.98 per unit, saying the move will hurt project viability, reduce bank funding prospects and increase financial losses.
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BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar alleged large-scale irregularities in the Bhu Bharati portal, claiming thousands of land transfers took place without owners' consent. He demanded the Revenue Minister's resignation, a police investigation and disclosure of the official inquiry report.
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Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy demanded that the Congress government withdraw the app-based fertiliser distribution system, alleging it was causing hardship to farmers. He also accused the government of delaying irrigation, electricity and fertiliser supplies to reduce crop procurement obligations.
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The rollout of E20 petrol has raised concerns among Hyderabad motorists, with many fearing corrosion and reduced mileage. While mechanics say it is too early to assess long-term effects, several motorists want the option to choose between different fuel blends.
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A series of raids by Hyderabad's H-FAST has exposed rackets involving adulterated meat, stale seafood and illegally transported chicken waste. Officials have urged citizens to be cautious while purchasing meat products, warning that such practices pose serious public health risks.
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A 70-year-old woman was killed after a speeding lorry ran over her while she was crossing NH 363 at Repallewada village in Mancherial district on Thursday. Police suspect rash and negligent driving by the lorry driver caused the fatal accident.
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Moderate to heavy rains lashed Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad districts on Wednesday night, bringing relief to farmers. The showers revived cotton and soy crops that were under stress due to a prolonged dry spell and boosted agricultural activity.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of avoiding a public debate by arresting BRS leaders and preventing them from participating. He demanded an Assembly session to discuss the State's finances, Gurukul tenders and the government's alleged failures.
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The Telangana Congress has issued a show-cause notice to TPCC General Secretary Katti Venkat Swamy after he publicly alleged growing dissent against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and accused the party leadership of neglecting BC leaders in appointments and representation.
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A highly decomposed body was found on Pahadishareef Road on Hyderabad's outskirts on Wednesday. Police suspect it could be that of a missing Bandlaguda resident and are probing the possibility that he was lured to the spot and murdered.
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Congress legislators in the erstwhile Adilabad district openly expressed their dissatisfaction with the party during SIR awareness meetings, alleging neglect by the government and party leadership. The developments have once again highlighted internal differences within the ruling Congress in Telangana.
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Even as the Telangana government began disbursing Rythu Bharosa assistance for the Vaanakalam season, uncertainty remains over whether all eligible farmers will receive support. The scheme continues to face criticism over delayed payments, pending dues and the lack of a clear implementation framework.
