Telangana Today - Hyderabad - April 16, 2025

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April 16, 2025

Haj: Pvt operators failed to comply with deadlines

Amid concerns over Saudi Arabia reportedly \"cutting\" India's private Haj quota this year, the government on Tuesday said the Combined Haj Group Operators (CHGOs) had failed to comply with the necessary timelines set by the Saudi authorities despite reminders.

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Award-winning LHC experiment has Hyd connect

A group of Hyderabad-based scientists emerged as key contributors to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiment at CERN, which has been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.

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ED books Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others accusing them of allegedly laundering Rs 988 crore in the National Herald case.

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Stalin pushes for autonomy, sets up panel

Says move meant to protect 'legitimate rights' of States

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Malla Reddy varsity mock test

Malla Reddy University on Tuesday announced the launch of the TG EAPCET Online Mock Test 2025 and Merit Scholarships for eligible students on April 20.

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Boardroom Bites opened

Firewater Neo Bar and Kitchen has introduced its curated business menu called Boardroom Bites, tailored for corporate professionals seeking delicious meals and efficient service.

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JNTU-H one-time offer for scholars

In a relief to the research scholars who completed beyond 10 years into their date of registration, the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) - Hyderabad has provided a one-time chance for submitting PhD thesis.

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Total system failure hits TG farmers hard

However, what has been happening over the last few days are dashing any hope they have, despite harvesting the paddy and ensuring that it reached the procurement centre before the rains.

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Showers cool down city

While rain brings relief from hot weather, it catches commuters off-guard

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Hyderabad singer Malavika felicitated in New Jersey

Hyderabad’s classical singer and All India Radio graded artist Malavika Anand was honoured in New Jersey, US, by the Telugu Fine Arts Society after her performance at Bridge Water Temple there.

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Hyderabad sees sharp increase in unsold homes

Other metro cities see a dip or moderate rise in the sector

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'One in five Indians Vitamin D deficient'

Children, adolescents, pregnant women, elderly most vulnerable to deficiency, according to ICRIER report

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TSMC to act against MBBS registered quack-run clinics

It’s not just the quacks, even qualified doctors sometimes play a part in risking lives of patients who visit local clinics and first aid centres.

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Summer vacation for schools from April 24

Students across the State are counting down the days as schools, particularly those affiliated with the State Board, are set to break for the much-awaited summer vacation, commencing April 24.

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Minor boy kills elderly woman, records dance

In a gruesome incident, a minor boy who is a migrant worker reportedly killed an elderly woman and allegedly recorded a video of himself dancing in front of the corpse.

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Eight held for Rein Bazaar murder

The Rein Bazaar police solved the murder case of Mohd Masiuddin alias Masi Don, a listed rowdy sheeter of Falaknuma police station which was reported on Monday and arrested eight persons.

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Six platforms shut at Secunderabad station

The railway passengers arriving at the Secunderabad railway station are likely to face temporary inconvenience as six platforms will be closed for nearly 130 days due to the redevelopment works being carried out at brisk pace in the station.

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BC body chief calls for movement seeking 42 pc reservations

Backward Communities (BC) Sangham State president Jajula Srinivas Goud called members of the communities for launching a nationwide movement if bill with

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Dip in groundwater table in Karimnagar

The groundwater table has depleted in a major way in the district, with the levels falling by more than three and a half metres in some places within three months.

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Illness drives man to end life in Mancherial

A 24-year-old man died, allegedly by suicide, as he was depressed by his illness at Jendavenkatapur village in Nennal mandal on Tuesday.

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Man dies of stroke hours after wife’s death

An elderly man in Khammam’s Ramchandravaram, died barely hours after his wife passed away.

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Heatwave conditions grip Adilabad

Several parts of erstwhile Adilabad district saw sweltering heatwave conditions on Tuesday.

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Over 16,000 RTI appeals pending

Twelve State Information Commissioner posts vacant due to Congress govt’s inaction

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Cong leaders failing to work for party’s cause, admits CM

After facing fierce criticism from different sections over multiple issues, especially failure to implement the six guarantees and Kancha Gachibowli land controversy, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed concern over Congress leaders failing to work for the party’s cause and admitted that the party’s social media wing was lagging behind in countering the opposition’s charges effectively.

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Telangana declares sunstroke as ‘State Specific Disaster’

Telangana Government on Tuesday issued orders to declare heatwave/sunstroke as a “State Specific Disaster” henceforth for the purpose of providing relief to the families of the victims.

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Kavitha warns against harassment of BRS cadre

Vows retaliation against Congress leaders targeting the party activists

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Cheated by Dubai agent, daily wager hangs self

A daily wager died, allegedly by suicide, after he was cheated by a Dubai agent.

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Harish slams Cong over inflated claims

Former Minister and senior BRS leader T Harish Rao came down heavily on the Congress government for misleading women with hollow promises and inflated claims about interest-free loans.

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Congress neglecting farmers: Goud

Former Minister and BRS senior leader V Srinivas Goud lashed out at the Congress government in Telangana for its gross negligence towards farmers reeling under crop loss due to water crisis first and later due to unseasonal rains during the harvest.

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KBR Park works pushed to backburner

Project faces several hurdles including fund crunch, Kancha Gachibowli land row

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War on Campuses

After triggering a global trade war with his whimsical tariff regime, United States President Donald Trump has now declared a war on ideas; the ideas that form the very foundation of the country’s core values of freedom and liberty.

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Liquor scam: SIT notice to ex-MP

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the alleged liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh during the YSR Congress Party regime, has served notice to former MP V. Vijayasai Reddy, directing him to appear before it.

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Woman heckled, asked to hand over burqa

In a shocking case of moral policing, a young Muslim woman was harassed in a park in Bengaluru by a group of individuals for being seen with a Hindu male companion.

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Hit-&-run: Telugu woman serious in US

A Telugu woman is battling for her life after being the victim of a hit-and-run road accident in Denton city of Texas in the United States, according to reports reaching here on Monday.

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IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall this monsoon

India is expected to get above-normal rainfall in the upcoming southwest monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday, raising hopes for a bountiful harvest for the largely agri-based economy.

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Viveka murder: SC seeks response from accused

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from an accused on the pleas seeking cancellation of his bail in connection with the 2019 murder of former Congress MP Y S Vivekananda Reddy.

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'India has only 15 judges per million population'

Vacancies in High Courts 33%, says report

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Capital: AP plans more land pooling

Eyes 30,000 more acres for mega city, airport at Amaravati

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GST on flat maintenance to pinch Hyd pockets

If your monthly flat maintenance exceeds Rs 7,500, you have to shell out 18% GST on it

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India, EU to hold next round of FTA talks from May 12

India and the European union (EU) have decided to accelerate efforts to advance the negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), with the next round scheduled to begin here on May 12, the Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Gold back to all-time high of Rs 96,450

Gold prices rose by Rs 50 to revisit the all-time high level of Rs 96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

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Retail inflation at 6-year low of 3.34%

Retail inflation dipped marginally to a nearly six-year low of 3.34% in March due toa decline in prices of vegetables and protein-rich items. The Consumer Price Index based inflation was 3.61% in February and 4.85% in March last year. The inflation rate in March 2025 is the lowest since August 2019, when it was 3.28%.

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Xi pitches for free trade with SE Asia

Tours the region to project Beijing as responsible superpower

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Singapore dissolves parliament, paves way for general election

Singapore's parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, paving the way for general elections in which the city-state’s long-ruling People’s Action Party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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US flies B-1B bomber for drill with S Korea

The United States flew long-range B-IB bombers in a show of force against North Korea on Tuesday, days after the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to resist a US-led push to eliminate the North’s nuclear programme.

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Iran, US to hold second round talks in Muscat

First round talks went out well, says Khamenei

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Harvard funding of $2.2 bn frozen

University refused to comply with a list of govt demands

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Israeli strikes hit hospital

An Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing a medic and wounding nine other people, a spokesman for the hospital said.

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Nations rally aid for Sudan; peace elusive

Diplomats and aid officials from around the world met on Tuesday in London to try to ease the suffering from the 2-year-old war in Sudan, a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 14 million and pushed large parts of the country into famine.

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Knights falter, Punjab defends lowest IPL total

Chahal’s 4/28 helps Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders

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'Scratch win should reignite CSK campaign'

For Chennai Super Kings, the “scratchy win” against Lucknow on Monday night should re-ignite its campaign, says Sanjay Bangar on JioHotstar.

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Shreyas named ICC 'Player of the month'

Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, won his second ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after leading India’s run-scoring charts and starring in the latter stages of the team’s historic 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy triumph.Iyer overcame New Zealand duo Duffy and Ravindra to win the men’s award, with Voll seeing off compatriot Annabel Sutherland and the USA’s Chetnaa Prasad in women’s category.

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'Our bowling unit did well, batting needs improvement'

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said his bowling attack looked better with more manoeuvrability.

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After meltdown, DC hopes for comeback against Royals

Capitals aim for their first home win in Delhi

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Salman brand ambassador for Racing League

Season 2 of Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world’s first franchise-based Supercross league, kicks off with the opening of rider registrations on April 24, promising even higher-octane action, new international faces, and the return of celebrated talent from across the globe.

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Boxing: Panel to revitalise sport

The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, entrusted with the responsibility of getting Indian boxing back on track, at its first meeting took significant decisions aimed at revitalising the grassroots structure and boosting India’s medal prospects at upcoming international boxing competitions.

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Ramachandran wins Brilliant trophy

TR Ramchandran of Chirec International School (Kondapur) won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 9.5 points from 12 rounds.

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Fan Siqi becomes costliest buy in UTT auction

Season 3 champions Chennai Lions made Chinese paddler Fan Sigi the highest-valued player at the Indian Oil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) auction on Tuesday, splurging Rs 19.7 lakhs to secure her services.

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Ali on Mental shift between two characters

Ali Fazal is currently juggling between shooting for 'Rakht Brahmand' and playing a real-life-inspired role in Prosit Roy's crime thriller.

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Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood

Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has made his return to Hollywood as he has started filming for his upcoming movie 'Day Drinker'.

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Bhagyashree turns fitness coach; suggests workouts

Veteran actress Bhagyashree has given out tips on “chair exercises” for everyone, including the “elderly, lazy, and workaholics.”

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Much-awaited 'Mad square' gears up for OTT release

After a successful theatrical run, Mad Square, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster MAD, is now heading to OTT.

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