Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 12, 2025

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May 12, 2025

'Op Sindoor symbol of our will'

NEW DELHI

1 min

Crackdown on fake doctors in Sangareddy

The Telangana State Medical Council has found several unqualified persons posing as doctors and treating patients across Sangareddy district.

1 min

Few Pak planes downed: IAF

DGMO Lt Gen Ghai also paid tribute to five Indian fallen heroes and civilians who “tragically lost their lives” during Operation Sindoor.

1 min

'No mediation on Kashmir'

Asked how many more terror centres remain in Pakistan, another source posed a counter question: How big is Pakistan, implying the country is a hotbed of terrorism.

1 min

Loan-linked welfare burdens beneficiaries under Cong rule

This effectively disqualifies many genuine aspirants due to past defaults or lack of credit history.

1 min

Spa centre raided; 1 held

The Medipally police along with AHTU unit of Rachakonda police raided a spa centre at Chengicherla and caught an organiser, a customer and rescued seven women who were forced into prostitution.

1 min

Hotel worker ends life over harassment

A hotel worker died by suicide allegedly due to the harassment of loan app executives at Chaitanyapuri on Saturday night.

1 min

Places Via Notes wins top honour

Viswaprasad Raju, an advertising professional and a travel sketch artist based in Hyderabad, has received the prestigious Emily Dickinson Award for his book 'Places Via Notes'.

1 min

TG students rushing to hometowns

As tensions between India and Pakistan persist, those hailing from Telangana and residing in northern States bordering Pakistan are rushing to return to their hometowns.

1 min

IICT hosts National Technology Day 2025

The event featured release of the latest issue of ASTC Communications, felicitation of authors, and presentation of the ASTC Awards

1 min

Milder summer, more thunderstorms to continue

Telangana State’s below-par summer, characterised by fewer heat wave days and more thunderstorms, is expected to continue for few more days, with Hyderabad MET Department issuing an orange alert for heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds for next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

1 min

Meet Miss World contestants from subcontinent

Beauties representing 110 countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh, are battling it out for the 72nd Miss World title in Hyderabad.

1 min

Downward trend in EAPCET results

Qualifying percentages decline in the last four years

1 min

Harish slams CM for releasing results from his residence

Former Minister and senior MLA T Harish Rao has lashed out at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for releasing the Telangana EAPCET results from his residence in Jubilee Hills, rather than at an official event.

1 min

'Arrested doc not associated with Omega'

Chief Managing Director (CMD) of Omega Hospitals and senior cancer specialist, Dr Ch Mohana Vamsy on Sunday in a statement said Dr Ch Namrata, who was recently arrested in a drug case, said that the doctor is not associated with the organisation in any capacity.

1 min

Narayana students excel in EAPCET

In the Telangana EAPCET 2025 results, students of Narayana Educational Institutions secured State 1st ranks in both Engineering and Agriculture & Pharmacy streams.

1 min

Two end life in separate incidents

Two persons died by suicide in different incidents in the city on Saturday night.

1 min

Over 1.5 L candidates to appear for POLYCET

A total of 1,06,716 candidates are set to appear for the Telangana Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TG POLYCET) 2025 scheduled for Tuesday at 276 centres.

1 min

One killed as car rams truck

Venkatesh's car dashed against the lorry parked on NH-44, resulting in his instant death

1 min

Man, daughter killed as car hits van in Nirmal

A man and his daughter were killed on the spot, while another man sustained minor injuries when the car in which the three were travelling hit a van at Neelaipet village in Nirmal mandal early on Sunday morning.

1 min

Farmers bear brunt of unseasonal rains

Mango orchards in nearly 4,000 acres damaged in Mancherial

1 min

KTR promises help to man injured in Saudi

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has promised full support to Manda Mahesh, a migrant worker from Mandepalli village in Rajanna Sircilla district, who was severely injured in a road accident in Saudi Arabia.

1 min

Minister adds fuel to leaders' rift

Adding fuel to the ongoing rift between the senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy and Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar, Health Minister Damodaram Rajanarsimha made a controversial statement stating that Jeevan Reddy was an original Congress leader.

1 min

TIMS Sanathnagar likely to be inaugurated on June 2

Yet another initiative that was taken up by the previous BRS government is going to be launched in a few days.

1 min

Help sought for TG student's last rites in US

The family of Priyanka Kondi, a resident of Pandepally village near Kattangur mandal, is shattered after learning that she was declared brain dead in the United States.

1 min

Sitarama project: Harish blasts govt

Former Minister and senior BRS leader T Harish Rao slammed the Congress government for deliberately misleading the public and jeopardising Telangana's hard-won irrigation gains for political convenience.

1 min

Srisailam project: No timeline so far for repairs

Even as the monsoon deadline looms, the much-needed repairs on the plunge pool of the Srisailam project, have remained a non-starter so far.

2 mins

TG to push for full control of NSP

Withdrawal of CRPF troops linked to border tensions

1 min

End of an ordeal

The war clouds over the sub-continent appear to have dissipated for now, following the United States-brokered ceasefire, but India must be vigilant in view of Pakistan's blatant violations just hours after reaching an understanding.

2 mins

Ethics of genetic testing

The challenge is not just to discover more but to ensure that our discoveries make us better, and more ethical

4 mins

Clarify on US mediation offer: Cong

NEW DELHI

1 min

Indian satellites working to ensure security: ISRO

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan on Sunday said that 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country.

1 min

Pak plans to raise Indus water issue in talks

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo, has said that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) suspension will be a part of the agenda of the talks with India, scheduled for Monday.

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'BrahMos indicates our military strength'

BrahMos is not just a weapon but a “message of strength” of India’s armed forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday at the inauguration of the largest integration and testing facility of the supersonic cruise missile system.

1 min

Pak's Noorkhan airbase damaged

A graphic showing satellite images of the Chaklala Airfield (Nur Khan), before and after the the strikes.

1 min

Delhi, Mumbai airports back to normal, security checks up

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said on Sunday that operations at the airport are normal, but some flights may be affected due to airspace restrictions, and the processing time at security checkpoints may take longer on account of more stringent security protocols.

1 min

Nation bids tearful adieu to Pak shelling victims

Emotional scenes were witnessed across the country as the last rites of those killed in shelling by Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India were performed on Sunday.

1 min

Operation Sindoor ongoing: IAF

Successfully executed assigned tasks, says Indian Air Force

3 mins

Two-wheeler sales to sustain growth

The domestic two-wheeler industry is expected to sustain growth momentum this fiscal, aided by income tax relief, enhanced spending on infrastructure and expectations of a normal monsoon, TVS Motor Company CEO KN Radhakrishnan has said.

1 min

Indian economy likely to grow at 6.5% in FY26: CII president

India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal and the country's economy is resilient enough to overcome the short-term impact of geopolitical issues, CII president Sanjiv Puri has said.

1 min

PNB charts new growth path

Leaving legacy issues behind, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has embarked on a new growth path with a distinct focus on operating profit to outdo competition in the current fiscal and subsequent years, its managing director, Ashok Chandra, has said.

1 min

FPIs continue to invest; infuse Rs 14,000 cr in equities in May

Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the country's equity market, infusing Rs 14,167 crore so far this month, largely driven by favourable global cues and robust domestic fundamentals.

1 min

Canara Bank deploys staff to garner deposits

Faced with challenges on deposit growth, — state-owned Canara Bank asked each of its 82,000-strong staff to go out to garner funds, and mobilised Rs 16,700 crore in ten weeks, a top official has said.

1 min

USTR Greer to visit South Korea for new tariff scheme

Greer is scheduled to arrive on May 15

1 min

Poland’s mood shifts towards Ukrainian

In the early months of 2022, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, millions of Ukrainians fled to Poland, where they were met with an extraordinary outpouring of sympathy.

1 min

'Ceasefire must come before peace talks'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday welcomed Russia’s offer for direct peace talks, but insisted there must be a full, temporary ceasefire in place before negotiations can start.

1 min

Martinelli gets asylum in Colombia

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli left the Nicaraguan embassy where he had sought refuge over a year ago after the courts upheld a money laundering sentence against him and headed to Colombia where he has received political asylum, the government said.

1 min

B'desh EC to scrap Awami League's registration

Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) on Sunday said it is awaiting a formal government notification to decide on scrapping the registration of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League after the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus banned the party's activities under an anti-terrorism law.

1 min

Putin proposes talks with Ukraine

Wants direct talks ‘without preconditions’ between the two warring nations in Istanbul on May 15

2 mins

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 10

Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 10 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials.

1 min

Albanian polls see promise of EU membership

Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a fourth term as Albania’s Prime Minister in a general election on Sunday, after taking on his political nemesis in a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union.

1 min

Pope calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.

1 min

Iran, US conclude 4th round of talks

Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations on Sunday over Tehran's nuclear programme, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to Middle East this week.

1 min

Archery: India finish with 7 medals

India's most decorated archer, Deepika Kumari, salvaged her pride with a hard-earned bronze medal after a semifinal heartbreak, while Parth Salunkhe also finished on the podium for the first time as India wrapped up their campaign at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 with seven medals, here Sunday.

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Haryana: Continuing the rich legacy in kabaddi

Big names of Indian kabaddi like Pardeep Narwal, Deepak Niwas Hooda, Mohit Challar and Monu Goyat are the inspiration for the younger generation of Haryana and this is evident by the way they asserted their supremacy winning the kabaddi gold defeating Maharashtra 39-28 in the Khelo India Youth Games at Bihar Sports University indoor hall in Rajgir.

1 min

Strong comeback by Jannik Sinner

After a wait of more than 100 days, Jannik Sinner still knows how to win a tennis match.

1 min

IPL from this week, finals venue to be decided

Shukla says board in talks with franchises

2 mins

India thrash Lanka in final, win series

Mandhana's knock of 116 helps in the thumping victory

2 mins

Dream debut for Omang, scores goal in first int'l

His joy knew no bounds when his name was read out in the line-up before India took on Sri Lanka in the SAFF Under-19 football championship in Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh).

1 min

Satyanarayana, Nayanaksh emerge champions

P Satyanarayana and Nayanaksh Reddy emerged champions in the Open and the junior categories respectively of the 228th Brilliant Trophy open chess tournament at Brilliant Grammar School.

1 min

Auto driver's daughter wins big in weightlifting

Asmita Dattatray Dhone, daughter of an auto rickshaw driver, grabbed the attention of one and all with a stand-out performance, breaking two youth national records on the way to clinching a weightlifting gold in the 49kg class of the Khelo India Youth Games in Rajgir (Bihar).

2 mins

Bayern celebrates Bundesliga title

Beats Borussia 2-0 as Harry, Michael score goals

2 mins

Celebs extend wishes on International Mothers Day

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Allu Arjun, Anil Kapoor, and Karan Johar were among several film celebrities who extended their heartfelt wishes on International Mother’s Day 2025 on Sunday.

3 mins

Pahalgam attack won't be forgotten: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on early Sunday morning made his social media comeback with a lengthy post on ‘Operation Sindoor’ by the Indian armed forces in retaliation of the Pahalgam terror attack, after weeks of sharing a series of blank posts on his X page and personal blog for .

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Not a spectacle, but a stand: Aarti Ravi on divorce

Aarti Ravi, wife of actor and producer Jayam Ravi, has broken her silence after a year, sharing a deeply emotional statement about her ongoing divorce and her life as a single mother.

1 min

IT'S EVERY SINGLE'S STORY: SREE VISHNU GETS CANDID

SPEAKING EXCLUSIVELY TO TELANGANA TODAY, ACTOR SHARED INSIGHTS ABOUT FILM, HIS ROLE

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