Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 06, 2025

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May 06, 2025

Bitcoin trade refined way of Hawala biz: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said trading in Bitcoin in India is like “dealing with a refined way of Hawala business” as it lamented that the Centre has till now not come out with a clear regime on regulating virtual currency.

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Nursing staff conduct C-section with instructions from doc over WhatsApp

Through the alleged cesarean section, the pregnant woman gave birth to twins, who were born premature at 18 weeks and died in a few hours

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Youth’s organs donated

The kin of a 20-year-old painter, Koppolu Sampath Kumar, a resident of Kanchanapalle, Nalgonda, who was declared brain dead, have decided to donate his organs to needy patients.

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Organs of 75-year-old housewife donated

The family members of a 75-year-old home maker, Peruka Padma, a resident of Vinoba Nagar, Ibrahimpatnam, who was declared brain dead by a team of attending doctors, have decided to donate her organs to needy patients as part of the Jeevandan organ donation initiative.

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When there is more to do

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, one of the best games of 2025 in terms of music, storytelling

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Plans afoot for local body polls

With the Centre now planning a nationwide caste census alongside the population census, which is expected to stretch over another two years, the State has decided not to wait further.

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Work pressure drives doctor to suicide

When multiple calls were not answered, the junior doctors reached his flat only to find his lifeless body.

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Cops crack whip on drunk drivers

Over 1,200 booked by Cyberabad Police on weekends in April

1 min

Fire department launches safety awareness campaign

Following a series of fire mishaps in the city the fire department is undertaking an awareness campaign to educate people on fire safety measures.

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Three held for murdering pan shop owner

Three persons were arrested by the Falaknuma police in connection with the murder of a pan shop owner reported at Vattepally three days ago.

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Nuisance in public

HYDERABAD: A group of youngsters created nuisance in public on Madhapur main road allegedly in an inebriated condition on Sunday.

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Upset man sets self on fire, critical

Facing harassment allegedly from financiers, a young man attempted to die by suicide by setting himself ablaze at Suraram on Sunday.

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New flyover to ease traffic at BHEL Junction

1.65-km stretch set to end daily jams on NH-65

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Four held for killing, burning ryot’s body

CITY BUREAU

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Property owners warned of fraud

Scammers target online rental listings posing as tenants

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Man gets three months jail for smuggling ganja

A court here on Monday sentenced a man to three months of imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 on him for smuggling ganja five years ago.

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Cong responsible for farmer deaths: Harish

Former Minister T Harish Rao on Monday termed the deaths of four farmers at paddy procurement centres in the State as murders by the Congress government, alleging that delays and negligence forced farmers to wait for days under harsh conditions.

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Man kills two kids before hanging self

Reportedly fed up with the behaviour of his wife, who allegedly had multiple affairs, a man killed his two children before hanging himself at his rented house at Malkapur village in Kondapur mandal.

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Mystery shrouds injury to student at Veda Pathashala

Mystery shrouds the serious head injury sustained by a student at a private Veda Pathashala in temple town Basar a few weeks ago.

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Crops in 9,638 acres damaged due to hailstorms in Siddipet

Crops in as many as 9,638 acres were damaged due to hailstorms and winds across 17 mandals in Siddipet district on Sunday.

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Murredu ‘karakatta’ works yet to begin

Even after 3 years, project a non-starter, poses threat in monsoon

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CM seeks nod for northern part of RRR

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Union Minister for Road Transport and National Highways Nitin Gadkari to extend financial support and accord Cabinet approval for the northern part of the Regional Ring Road.

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Expedite paddy procurement, demand farmers

Paddy farmers in Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao’s own district in Khammam were at the receiving end and were forced to take to the streets due to negligence of officials as well as exploitation of millers.

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Ryots stage stir over paddy unloading

Paddy farmers staged a flash protest as the district supply officer prevented unloading of paddy bags allotted to a mill at Konijerla in the district on Monday.

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Protest ahead of Gadkari's visit

Locals staged a sit-in on NH 363 demanding construction of side drains in Wankidi mandal centre ahead of the inauguration of the road network by Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday.

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Dasoju lodges plaint against Congress for false campaign

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar has lodged a formal complaint with the Cyber Crime Station (CCS) in Gachibowli against a malicious and orchestrated social media campaign against former Minister and senior MLA T Harish Rao.

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Governor urged to empower economically weaker sections

The Economically Backward Classes Welfare Association (EBCWA) appealed to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on the need for comprehensive policies to ensure upliftment of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the State.

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KTR to attend BRS silver jubilee celebrations in Dallas

As part of its ongoing Silver Jubilee celebrations, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) will celebrate 25 years of its formation with a grand event in Dallas, USA, on June 1.

1 min

Cong conspiring to abandon KLIS: BRS

Says govt delaying repairs in attempt to discredit KCR's works

2 mins

Stop sermons, show solidarity

There is a familiar pattern to the hypocrisy of European countries on the issue of terrorism.

2 mins

Can De-notified Tribes hope for better future?

Telangana govt's quota move can be a game changer only if the State ensures a special help desk for the De-notified Tribes

4 mins

Army busts terror hideout in Poonch

Five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and two wireless sets were recovered after a terrorist hideout was busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, said officials on Monday.

1 min

Hold drills on May 7, MHA to States

Issues directive to operationalise air raid warning sirens in preparations for hostile engagement

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Seven-year-old girl dies of rabies despite vaccination

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

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I don't need to steal: Mamata on idol row

Asserting that she doesn't “need to steal”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday rubbished as “baseless” the allegations of using sacred neem wood from Puri’s Jagannath temple to make the idols for the newly built Digha temple.

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Waqf Act: Justice Gavai-led Bench to hear pleas

The Supreme Court on Monday said the pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act’s constitutional validity will now be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice B R Gavai on May 15 as the incumbent CJI will be demitting office on May 13.

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Gold jumps Rs 550 to Rs 97,350

Gold prices rose Rs 550 to Rs 97,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid rise in precious metal rates in the global markets.

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Mineral output records robust growth

The production of key minerals such as iron ore, manganese ore, bauxite and lead in the country has recorded a robust growth in financial year 2024-25 after reaching record production levels in FY 2023-24, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Mines on Monday.

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Trade demands go beyond tariffs

The Trump administration says the sweeping tariffs it unveiled April 2, then postponed for 90 days, have a simple goal: Force other countries to drop their trade barriers to US goods.

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Apple to scale iPhone production in India to $40 billion by FY26

Apple is expected to ramp up its iPhone production in India to nearly $40 billion by the end of FY26, as the tech giant continues to shift its global supply chain away from China amid growing geopolitical tensions and trade tariffs.

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Iyer to represent India on IMF Board ahead of crucial Pak loan meeting

Board to meet on May 9 to take a call on $7-bn bailout for Pak

1 min

SEZs: Tata, Infosys seek partial exit

Around 416 zones have been approved, of which 276 are operational as of March 18

1 min

Global carriers avoid Pakistan airspace

Air France and Lufthansa have stopped flying over Pakistani airspace to ensure safety of flights

1 min

Maruti Suzuki market share dips below 40% in April

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India’s share in the domestic passenger vehicle market fell below 40 per cent in April, while Mahindra & Mahindra emerged as the second largest player in the month, according to data released by FADA.

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German party sues domestic spy agency

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party on Monday sued the domestic intelligence service for classifying it as a right-wing extremist organisation in a move that subjects it to greater surveillance from authorities.

1 min

Hindu body in Canada flags Khalistani threats

The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) on Monday strongly condemned the call by Khalistani extremists on Monday to send back 800,000 Hindus to India.

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9 people shot at in restaurant

Nine people were shot at a restaurant in a Phoenix suburb Sunday night, police said.

1 min

Pritam Singh will be Oppn leader in Singapore

SINGAPORE

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Tourist boats capsize in China, 10 dead

Four boats capsized in a sudden storm at a tourist spot in China, killing 10 people, State media said on Monday.

1 min

Vatican staff to be sworn to secrecy ahead of conclave

Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators.

1 min

Hindu monk now slapped with murder charge

Chinmoy Krishna Das was shown arrested on charges of the murder of a lawyer Saiful Islam Alif by a local court

1 min

US, Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking exercise

A World War II-era Philippine navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and the Philippine forces accidentally sank Monday hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled, US and Philippine military officials said.

1 min

Israel plans to capture all of Gaza

Move aims to expand its operations in Palestinian territory

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Parag blames himself for loss against KKR

Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag, who scored a blazing 45-ball 95 including six sixes in a row, blamed his own batting approach for the loss against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

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Tight matches helped KKR: Varun

Knight Riders star spinner Varun Chakravarthy says that if you are able to contribute to the team, that's enough in a franchise and said that Andre Russell was one of the main contributors (25-ball 57) in the team's

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“It was Shreyas’ move to promote Josh”

“It was captain Shreyas Iyer's call to promote Josh Inglis to No. 3, a slot where he wants to 'mark' himself in the IPL,” Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting said after his team drubbed Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday night in Dharamsala.

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GT to face tough test as they take on Mumbai

Gujarat Titans’ on-song top three will face a stern test against Mumbai Indians’ potent bowling attack when the two teams that are favourites to reach the Indian Premier League play-offs clash here on Tuesday.

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Uber Moto ad: Delhi HC dismisses RCB’s plea

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea by Indian Premier League cricket team Royal Challengers Bengaluru against a YouTube advertisement of Uber Moto featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad’s cricketer Travis Head, saying no prima facie case of disparagement or infringement of trademark was made out.

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Injuries tested me, Sunrisers changed my perspective: Shami

Pacer gets death threat email

2 mins

Rain sinks SRH playoffs hopes

Match abandoned due to heavy rain; SRH, DC share points

1 min

Ticket sales open for Neeraj Chopra Classic

The sale of tickets for the much-awaited Neeraj Chopra Classic, featuring the best of javelin throwers from across the world including Olympic and World champions and to be held in Bengaluru on May 24 by Neeraj Chopra in collaboration with JSW Sports, is now live with District by Zomato being the official ticketing partner and tickets can be purchased through the link https://link.district.in/DSTRKT/NeerajChopraClassicSocialPartner.

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Mohun Bagan banned from registering new players

ISL winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) have been handed a national ban on registration of new players due to a “technical error” linked to the transfer of Australian striker Jason Cummings.

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TDS workshop for young football talent

Richard Allen, FIFA identification expert, said that the FIFA-designed Talent Identification Scheme (TDS) was designed to give every talent a chance across the globe and would be a commitment to excellence in talent development and high performance.

1 min

Ruud comes out on top at Madrid Open

Beats Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to win his first Masters 1000 title

1 min

City prodigy twins, Amaya, Anay making waves in global chess

Ten-year-old twins Amaya and Anay Agarwal from Hyderabad, under the tutelage of Chaitanya Singh, the chief coach at Ekagra Chess Academy, have achieved major milestones within a short span and have become bright and upcoming stars in the sport.

1 min

Piastri wins F1 Miami Grand Prix

3\" straight F1 victory, 4‘ win of season for the McLaren driver

2 mins

Palak showcases bold avatar

Palak Tiwari showcased a bold new avatar in the trailer of Romeo ‘S3,’ where she takes on the role of a fearless investigative journalist.

1 min

Ritika shares her weight loss journey

Actress Ritika Singh, who shot to limelight with her stellar performance as a boxer in director Sudha Kongara’s ‘Irudhi Suttru’ (‘Saala Khadoos’ in Hindi), has now put out an inspiring video on how she lost excess weight and got back into shape despite her nagging knee injuries.

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Aamir locks June 20 release for Sitaare Zameen Par

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has locked the release date of his upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.

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For me, saree is the most feminine garment: Lakshmi

Actress Lakshmi Manchu has professed her love for sarees, saying that, for her, it is the most beautiful and feminine garment.

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