Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 02, 2025

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May 02, 2025

US clears supply of critical military hardware to India

The United States has cleared a proposal to supply critical military hardware and logistic support assets worth $131 million to India, in line with the strategic ties between the two countries.

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Man, two staff caught smuggling gold at RGIA

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) caught a passenger, who was smuggling gold at the RGI Airport in Shamshabad, and seized 3.5 kg of gold from him.

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13 lakh farmers await Rythu Bharosa funds

As Yasangi harvest season ends, Rs 4,000 crore pending

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Event on architectural design held at Raj Bhavan

Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad, in association with Architecture and Design Foundation (India) organised an event in Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan celebrating 100 years of Art Deco Style of architecture.

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Appeals to RTC unions to avoid strikes, cites financial strain

Revanth Reddy assured that he would not take a single rupee home nor indulge in any corruption.

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Step-by-step SSC recount process

By paying stipulated fee, one can apply for reverification and recounting of their marks

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Hyderabad holds highest vacant office stock among seven cities

There is more supply of newly-completed projects: Vestian

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HIT: The Third Case – A gritty, gripping thriller

Sailesh Kolanu returns with HIT: The Third Case, and yet again, he doesn't miss the mark. This time, the film throws you straight into a blood-soaked maze of mystery, dark web crimes, and a deeply disturbed protagonist, Arjun Sarkar, played fiercely by Nani.

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Car catches fire, driver escapes unhur

A car driver had a miraculous escape after fire broke out in the vehicle at Rajendranagar on Wednesday night.

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Public safety norms thrown to wind

No security apparatus in place at several commercial spaces

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New AOC-in-C takes charge

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh has taken over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command here on Thursday.

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AP man arrested for cyber fraud

The Hyderabad Cybercrime police along with the Banjara Hills police arrested a man from Andhra Pradesh on charges of misusing SIM cards registered with fake addresses for cybercrime.

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Lemon prices skyrocket, dozen sold at Rs 100

The prices of lemon have skyrocketed with a dozen of quality lemons sold at Rs.100 in the supermarkets.

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Few takers for Telangana TET

CITY BUREAU Hyderabad

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Hydro ganja keeps city cops on toes

Hyd sees surge in smuggling, distribution of the substance

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Scientist bags rare CSIR honour

Former scientist from Hyderabad-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Dr — Shailja Donempudi, became first woman to be designated as Distinguished Scientist to head the Business Development Group at CSIR Headquarters.

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Siddipet sees sharp drop in SSC exam results

Siddipet district has witnessed a significant decline in its 10th class results this

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Six guarantees fake, declare farmers

Farmers declared they still did not receive enhanced Rythu Bharosa assistance as promised by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

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D Sons Patola Art Exhibition kicks off

A four-day D Sons Patola Art Exhibition, showcasing a range of varieties including Patola, Bandhani, Paithani, Zari Kota, Kashmiri, Kanjivaram, Chanderi, Banarasi, was inaugurated at Labels Pop-Up Space, Road number 1, Banjara Hills.

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Govt school student shines in SSC exam

Despite studying in a government school, Class 10 student Gaddam Varsika has emerged as one of the State's top performers, securing an impressive 590 out of 600 marks in the SSC exams.

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Parthi Gang members get rigorous imprisonment

Two members of notorious Parthi Gang were sentenced to 18 months of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000 each by JFCM Court in connection with a major theft case reported in Chityal police station limits.

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SCCL privatisation plan opposed

Will harm interests of Singareni workers, say trade unions

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KCR extends May Day greetings

BRS leaders salute workers

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'BRS meeting success instilled fear in Cong'

Coming down heavily on the Congress government’s failures in the State, BRS leader and former Minister G Jagadish Reddy said on Thursday that the overwhelming success of the BRS silver jubilee public meeting at Elkathurthy had created fear in the Congress leadership.

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Siddipet sees sharp drop in Class X results

Siddipet district has witnessed a significant decline in its 10th class results this year, securing the 25th position in the state with a pass percentage of 91.79.

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HC refuses to quash FIR against Etala

Justice K Lakshman of Telangana High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings against Malkajgiri BJP MP Etala Rajender.

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KTR invited as keynote speaker to Oxford India Forum

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No headway in PRLIS works

Project faces setbacks in works and clearances under Cong rule

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Green signal for caste census

The Centre has finally shed its ambivalence on the caste census and given a green signal for the enumeration of castes as part of the next population census. This is a welcome development, given the growing demand for caste census in the country to fine-tune the idea of social justice.

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Labour rights and ecological sustainability

Cleaner production lies in incorporating environmental, social and economic aspects for a sustainable framework

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Teen undergoes surgery after PUBG addiction

A teenager underwent critical surgery at a private hospital after excessive PUBG gaming led to a severe spinal deformity and partial paralysis.

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PM to launch 94 projects in AP today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit ‘Andhra Pradesh on May 2 to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate a host of projects worth Rs 58,000 crore in the State’s greenfield capital, Amaravati.

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Attari-Wagah border shut

The Attari-Wagah border crossing point between India and Pakistan was shut completely on Thursday following a week-long heavy rush of people from either side to cross over after the union government ordered all Pakistani citizens with short-term visa to leave India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.

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NEET-UG: NTA flags social media channels for fake claims

In a crackdown on fake claims about the NEET-UG, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has identified 106 Telegram and 16 Instagram channels involved in spreading false information, sources said on Thursday.

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Congress, BJP clash over caste enumeration

BJP says move exposes difference between true intentions and empty sloganeering, Congress claims the exercise as a diversionary tactic

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Won't spare a single terrorist, says Shah

'Will uproot terrorism from every inch of the country'

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GST mop-up rises 12.6% to Rs 2.37 lakh cr

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose 12.6 per cent Y-o-Y to an all-time high of about Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April, government data showed on Thursday.

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Modi to commission Vizhinjam port today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially commission the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Friday, placing Kerala firmly on the global maritime map.

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Cognizant to hire 20,000 freshers

US IT firm Cognizant, which has a huge employee base in India, has announced plans to hire 20,000 freshers in 2025 — a move intended to reshape the company’s talent pyramid, particularly to support managed services and AI-led software development.

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Tesla denies report about replacing Musk

NEW DELHI

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India, EU working on 'meaningful deal'

India and the European union (EU) are working towards a commercially meaningful trade agreement that would open up markets for goods and services to each other’s businesses.

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"CEOs’ pay up 50%, workers’ just 0.9% since 2019"

Average pay for CEOs in India at $2 mn a year: Oxfam

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Create in India, create for world, says Modi

Asks content creators to build compassionate future by using various art forms

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Harris accuses Trump of abandonment of ideals

Former Vice President Kamala Harris used a high-profile speech on Wednesday to sharply criticise President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor.

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Kenyan MP killed in 'targeted' shooting

A Kenyan opposition legislator was shot dead in the capital Nairobi in what police have described as a “targeted and premeditated” crime.

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Children killed in roadside Gaza attack

Massa Abed, 4, brought a rubber ball and her doll to play with friends on the street near her family’s home on Sunday.

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Russia, Ukraine drone attacks kill nine

A Ukrainian drone attack left at least seven people dead and a Russian strike on Odesa killed two people on Thursday, officials said, just hours after Kyiv and Washington signed a long-anticipated agreement granting US access to Ukraine's mineral resources a move that could enable continued military aid to Ukraine.

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Wildfire rages across Israel, sparks emergency

Fire could reach Jerusalem, says Netanyahu

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Pak appoints ISI chief as new NSA

Pakistan has appointed serving ISI chief Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik as the new National Security Adviser (NSA) amidst raging tension with India.

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US, Ukraine sign crucial mineral deal

It gives America access to country’s valuable mineral wealth

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ICC Women's T20 WC 2026 final to be held at Lord's

The final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord's on July 5 (Sunday), it was announced ahead of a launch event on Thursday at the iconic London venue which will be attended by some of the top names of British women's sport.

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Were slightly short of a par score: Dhoni

We were slightly short of a par score, said Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni after his team lost to Punjab Kings in Chennai, which was incidentally an unprecedented fifth consecutive loss at home this season for CSK.

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Playing for franchise brings buzz: Surya

Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav recently reflected on his debut season for Mumbai Indians and said he “barely slept”the night before the game.

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SRH face must-win scenario to stay afloat

Another defeat will knock them out of playoff

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Shreyas taking his game to next level, says Ponting

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Mumbai Indians on a roll, thrash RR

Rickleton, Rohit's fifties power MI to 100-run win over Royals

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Summer camp to be held at KVBR stadium

Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) is conducting annual Summer Coaching Camp’ from May 1 to June 6 in nine disciplines in the mornings and evenings at the Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Indoor Stadium (Yousufguda).

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Posidex Tech sponsors hockey gear

It was a wonderful gesture by the City-based Posidex Technologies when it sponsored hockey sticks, turf shoes, warm-up shoes, and stockings worth Rs 3 lakhs for 50 hockey players, both boys and girls, from government schools in Kakinada.

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Dhyan Chand Award for Satwik, Chirag

It was a day to remember for India’s champion doubles combination of R Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty when they received the prestigious Maj. Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from the union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi on Thursday.

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Telangana Cricket Association lodges plaint against HCA

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India shines at Asian U-15, U-17 Boxing C’ship

Bags 15 gold, 6 silver, 22 bronze to finish second in medal standings in Amman

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'AMITJI, MITHUN INSPIRED ME'

CHIRANJEEVI SAYS HE DREW INSPIRATION FROM THEIR UNIQUE STYLES AND CONTRIBUTIONS, SHAPING HIS JOURNEY

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Jenna Ortega wants to direct a script

\"Wednesday\" star Jenna Ortega says she has been working on a script for nearly a decade and now feels ready to get behind the camera for the project.

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Varun highlights deep passion for dance

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has highlighted his deep passion and natural talent for dancing and expressed that it came almost as naturally as walking.

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Nushrratt Bharuccha shares hilarious travel hack

Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha shared a hilarious travel hack after forgetting her eye mask at home while she was traveling.

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Sameera opens up about her early days in Bollywood

Actress Sameera Reddy opened up about a vulnerable moment from her early days in Bollywood, recalling how she broke down in tears before attending an award show, overwhelmed by self-doubt and fear as a newcomer in the industry.

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