Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 07, 2025

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May 07, 2025

Int’l honour for child rights lawyer

Child rights lawyer Bhuwan Ribhu has become the first Indian lawyer to be conferred with the ‘Medal of Honour’ by the World Jurist Association (WJA) at the World Law Congress.

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Workshop for design students held

The New York Institute of Fashion (NIF Global), Himayatnagar branch, hosted the first-ever exclusive workshop series in India conducted by the UK visual merchandising expert Sarah Manning.

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Drills in 300 districts to cover nuclear plants, refineries

Close to 300 'civil defence districts' with sensitive installations like nuclear plants, military bases, refineries, and hydroelectric dams will be covered by mock drills on air-raid warning sirens, civilian training for a \"hostile attack\" and cleaning of bunkers and trenches.

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Fernandez Hospital highlights midwives' role

Fernandez Hospital marked International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2025 with a spirited three-day celebration across its hospitals from May 3 to 5 May, blending storytelling, interactive games, and community engagement to honour the role of midwives as 'Critical in a Crisis', the global theme set by the International Confederation of Midwives.

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STATE IN ALERT MODE

Situation being closely monitored by invoving all security wings, including cyber crime

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SCR to hold mock drill in stations

A comprehensive Civil Defence Mock Drill is scheduled to be conducted on May 7 in the civil defence categorised railway stations under the jurisdiction of South Central Railway at Kacheguda, Raichur and Aurangabad stations.

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When was drill held last?

A nationwide mock drill of this magnitude will be conducted for the first time since 1971, when it was last conducted ahead of the India-Pakistan war, also known as Bangladesh Liberation War.

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NCC officer meets Governor, seeks support

Colonel Sameer Sharma, Officiating Deputy Director General, National Cadet Corps Directorate (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) called upon Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, at Raj Bhavan.

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NEET aspirant hangs herself in Jagtial

Believing that she could not perform upto her expectations in the NEET examination held recently, Janga Pujitha (18) died, allegedly by suicide, in Chelgal of Jagtial.

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IAF to hold mega wargame along Pak border

The Indian Air Force will carry out a two-day mega military exercise along the border with Pakistan from Wednesday that will involve all the frontline fighter jets including Rafale, Su-30 and Jaguar aircraft, sources in the defence establishment said on Tuesday.

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Pakistan may face 21% water shortage

Pakistan' Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has issued a warning of an expected 21 per cent shortage of water availability in the country during the Kharif season amid blockade of water supplies from India.

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Gali gets 7-year jail term; Sabitha acquitted

A special CBI court here on Tuesday convicted former Karnataka minister and MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy and three others in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal iron ore mining case after a prolonged legal battle spanning nearly 14 years.

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'Dentists are not doctors' remark sparks row

The members of All India Dental Students and Surgeons Association (AIDSA) on Tuesday urged the Telangana State Dental Council to initiate action against dermatologist Dr Rajeetha Dharmashetty, who allegedly in an interview with a YouTube Channel said that Dentists were not Doctors.

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Cashless care for road mishap victims

Victims can avail treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh at designated hospitals

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SHE Teams nab 49 persons in April

The Hyderabad She teams during the month of April caught 49 persons in the city for allegedly harassing, stalking and sexually assaulting women.

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Over 16 huts damaged in fire

At least 10 thatched huts were damaged when a fire broke out at Sai Nagar Colony in Alkapuri Colony near Nagole on Tuesday. No casualties were reported in the fire, which is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit and subsequent LPG leakage.

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Proposed RTC strike postponed

The proposed TGSRTC employees' strike in Telangana has been postponed following the discussions of the RTC JAC leaders with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday.

1 min

CBSE changes sequence of post result activities for Class X, XII

Here’s how to access mark sheet-cum-certificate

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Violations detected at 66 pharmacies

Major violations by 66 pharmacies that are attached or located within the premises of corporate hospitals in Hyderabad and districts of Telangana State have come to light, following a special drive to detect irregularities, taken-up by Drug Control Administration (DCA).

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Massive jump in lung transplants

Numbers surge post-Covid pandemic, indicating long-term impact on lung health

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Amended crop loss list shocks farmers

While unseasonal rains continue to haunt farmers of Siddipet during the Yasangi season this year, damage assessments by agriculture officials are making them suffer more.

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Govt splits MA&UD, creates two depts

For smooth administration

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'Ryots suffering losses due to apathy'

BRS leader and former MLA Sunke Ravishankar alleged that farmers were suffering losses due to negligence of the State government.

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5 yrs after losing limbs, boy excels in SSC

A resident of Kamkole in Munipally mandal, Madhu Kumar wrote his Class 10 examinations with the help of a scribe; scores 86 per cent marks

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Girl empowerment workshop begins

A 28-day girl empowerment workshop, Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)-2025 began in National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) on Tuesday.

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Now Cong lets down SC, ST students

Revanth silent on financial assistance promised under Vidya Jyothulu scheme

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Fourteen Maoist cadres surrender

As many as fourteen cadres of CPI (Maoist) party surrendered before Kothagudem SP, CRPF 81 Bn and 141 BN officials on Tuesday.

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CID arrests Falcon Company CEO in Rs 4,215-crore scam

The Crime Investigation Department of Telangana Police arrested Yogendra Singh, CEO of Falcon Company for allegedly cheating people to the tune of Rs 4,215 crores.

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Severe shortage of drinking water in Kothagudem

Residents in Kothagudem depend on limited water supply delivered through tankers.

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Abandoned PS turns library in Asifabad

Once a bastion of Maoists, it is now source of job for youth

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Naxalites kill deputy sarpanch

Naxalites have killed a deputy sarpanch of a village panchayat in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, police said on Tuesday.

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UNSC poses tough questions to Pak

UN Security Council member nations have posed tough questions to Pakistan while discussing the Pahalgam terror attack amid increasing global outrage over the dastardly strike that killed 26 civilians.

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Come back, Mamata tells 'tortured' migrant labourers

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asked migrant labourers from West Bengal to come back and work in the State, amid reports of such workers facing harassment in other States.

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Gaganyaan mission pushed to Q1 of 2027

NEW DELHI

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India-UK clinches 'landmark' trade deal

British whisky, cars to get cheaper, boost to garment, leather goods exports

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Campus deaths, a collective shame

Campus suicides in India have come to acquire a macabre sense of déjà vu. Every death is a cry in the wilderness; a silent scream that should haunt us collectively as a nation.

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Go for Youth Survey first

India has the world's largest youth population and we have no choice but to build a future for them

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Khaleda Zia returns after treatment

Bangladesh's ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday returned to the country from London after four months of medical treatment, with party leader expressing hope that the return will facilitate the restoration of democracy in the nation.

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UK to crack down on visa misuse

LONDON

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Friedrich Merz becomes Germany’s Chancellor

Friedrich Merz succeeded on Tuesday in his bid to become the next German Chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.

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Hegseth directs 20% cut to military posts

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday directed the active duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers as the Trump administration moves forward with deep cuts that it says will promote efficiency but that critics worry could result in a more politicised force.

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Russia halts flight ops at airports

Temporary suspension of flights was due to Ukrainian drone attack inside the nation

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Alberta may vote to leave Canada

The Premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta said Monday she will hold a referendum on separation from Canada next year if a citizen-led petition reaches the required number of signatures.

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3 die as boat capsizes, 2 Indian kids missing

Three people were killed and seven others, including two Indian children, are missing after a small boat believed to be carrying migrants overturned in the Pacific Ocean off the coast near San Diego.

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B'desh court issues new arrest orders against Hindu leader

A Bangladesh court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of detained Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in four more cases, a day after the court took a similar action against him in a murder case.

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Everyone helps me express myself: Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan, the lead performer with the bat for Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL, says thanks to Ashish Nehra and all the support staff and the team, they had the trust in him from the first year.

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Dhoni cynosure at Eden

CSK, KKR clash in a must-win game for Kolkata

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Passionate scorers, lifeline in media box

For all those familiar with reporting cricket matches at different levels - be it the Ranji Trophy or any other first-class game, or the internationals including Test matches or the IPL - what stands out is the team of scorers putting their heart and soul to meet the needs of the reporters in the media box at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. In a way, they are the lifeline to all the media personnel!

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'Boucher had the biggest impact on me'

Virat Kohli, holder of Orange Cap in the ongoing IPL for being the highest run-getter, said that South African Mark Boucher had the biggest impact on him as ayoung player.

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Delhi Capitals lost the momentum, says Bangar

Former India batting coach and JioStar expert Sanjay Bangar said that Delhi Capitals had lost the momentum and that when the openers don’t fire, it was always a danger sign for any T-20 team.

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This was our best bowling performance so far: Vettori

“We just need three more wins. We always look like that only because we always play with a good intent and with a good attitude towards the game. So, yes, we always think about wins,” said Delhi Capitals hard-hitting batter Ashutosh Singh after his crucial knock helped his team score a respectable 133 for seven in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad which eventually was abandoned due to heavy rains here with the home team not getting a chance to bat on Monday night.

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Titans restrict Mumbai to 155/8

Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore shine for Gujarat in rain-hit match

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India falters in Taipei

Young Indian shuttlers failed to make a mark as none of them could progress to the main draw of the singles events at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament here on Tuesday.

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Maisram Star-A wins Barkas Gold Cup

Maisram Star-A won the Barkas Gold Cup football tournament with a 2-1 win against Maisram B in the final here.

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Khelo Games go global, stream live on Olympics.com

For the first time, the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, underway in five cities of Bihar and New Delhi, are being streamed live on Olympics.com.

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Keystone, DBA emerge winners

Keystone Academy scored a 67-37 win against YMCA Hyderabad in the men’s section of the inaugural LVR Memorial Basketball Tournament at Victory Playground here on Wednesday.

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Shah Rukh Khan makes debut in Sabyasachi ensemble

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made a smashing debut at the Met Gala 2025 in an all-black bespoke menswear crafted by celebrated designer Sabyasachi, who also made an appearance at the fashion fundraising gala.

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Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi expecting their first child

Popular Tollywood couple Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi are all set to welcome a new member into their family.

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Kiara Advani flaunts baby bump in style

FROM KIARA TO SRK, CELEBS NOTCH UP FASHION GAME ON THE CARPET

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Marco star Unni Mukundan steps behind the camera

Malayalam star Unni Mukundan is all set to turn director.

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