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The new facial recognition attendance system (FRS), introduced for Telangana teachers on August 1, faced server issues and GPS errors, causing delays in marking attendance. The system aims to prevent proxy attendance and improve monitoring in real time.
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Hyderabad Police, along with NGOs and government departments, rescued 1,247 children during Operation Muskaan XI in July. Of the rescued, 560 were from other states and 14 from Nepal. Police registered 55 FIRs and imposed fines over Rs 47 lakh
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Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.
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Lt Gen V Sreehari has taken over as the General Officer Commanding of Dakshin Bharat Area, covering southern India and two UTs. A decorated officer, he has commanded elite forces and served across critical operational theatres, including Siachen and the Northeast.
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The Telangana Sports Conclave, inaugurated by CM A. Revanth Reddy, will focus on high-performance sports, athlete development, grassroots initiatives, and fostering private sector involvement, with expert speakers and panel discussions
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Several private colleges in Mancherial are under scrutiny for operating without approval, running illegal hostels, and compromising student safety. The death of an 18-year-old student in a hostel fall triggered outrage. Officials confirmed multiple violations, including denial of TCs
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A 55-year-old woman from Chintalamanepalli mandal in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district died after being attacked by a wild boar while returning from her farm. The family has sought compensation from the Forest Department, citing a wild animal attack
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A 70-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain by unidentified persons at KPHB on Thursday. The suspects, posing as lost strangers, approached her in a car and snatched the chain. Police have formed teams and are reviewing CCTV footage.
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A crocodile was seen in the Musi River bed at Chaitanyapuri near the Shiva temple, causing panic among locals. Forest officials, unable to trap it in water, have issued warnings. A similar sighting was reported earlier in Kishanbagh.
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The Telangana Throwball Association will conduct selection trials on August 3 for junior boys and girls to participate in the 35th Junior National Championship, scheduled from September 24 in Bengaluru
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Households in Telangana are spending around Rs 4,825 crore annually on medical treatment, mostly due to out-of-pocket expenses for hospitalisation. Rural families bear a larger share of this burden, often forced to rely on private healthcare, pushing many into debt
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A crackdown on illegal shared housing in Dubai has pushed many Telangana-origin workers to seek costlier accommodations or move to nearby emirates. With illegal partitions being demolished, rising rents and past fire incidents have triggered serious safety and affordability concerns.
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A Ganesh idol was stolen from a roadside idol-making unit in Medak on Tuesday night. CCTV footage showed four miscreants taking it in an auto-rickshaw. Police have registered a case and are reviewing the footage to trace the suspects
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A month after the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, families of the 46 deceased and 8 missing workers are still awaiting compensation. Despite promises of Rs. 1 crore ex gratia, most have received only minimal funeral aid from authorities
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The SLBC tunnel project in Telangana remains stalled past the July-end deadline, months after a deadly roof collapse. Authorities plan to bypass the fault zone, but delays continue amid geological challenges, safety concerns, and political criticism of the Congress government.
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ICRISAT signed an MoU with Kaveri University in Siddipet district to boost research collaboration and student exchange. Dr Himanshu Pathak addressed students, highlighting the importance of agri research. The pact aims to promote academic interaction and technology development
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Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya seized a DCMS-run fertiliser shop near the town for selling urea above MRP. The action followed a routine inspection and farmer confirmation. She warned of strict action against any overpricing of fertilisers in the district
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BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao lauded a 26.4% drop in Hyderabad’s air pollution over seven years, attributing it to the KCR-led government's green initiatives, including Haritha Haaram, increased green cover, and policies prioritising urban greenery and livability.
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BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar criticised both Congress and BJP for delaying enhanced BC reservations in Telangana. He urged inclusion of the proposal in the Ninth Schedule and demanded action from PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi instead of political stunts ahead of elections.
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Early water releases in the Krishna basin have reignited long-standing tensions between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Faulty telemetry systems, stalled irrigation projects, and continued overdrawals by AP are fuelling allegations of unfair water sharing despite tribunal rulings and central interventions
