Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 14, 2025

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May 14, 2025

Check QR codes to identify spurious medicines

Did you know that while purchasing medicines from a medical shop, you can check whether the drug is spurious or counterfeit? Yes, the general public can now ascertain the quality of drugs by checking out the QR code on the product packaging itself.

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Top LeT commander killed

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Shahid Kuttay was among three terrorists killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesda.

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My loyalty to KCR undisputed: Harish

Senior BRS leader and former Minister T Harish Rao on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting internal rifts within the party and speculation about his possible exit, calling them utterly baseless.

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New GO on TGIIC sparks industry fears

Move to convert it into public entity may hit ease of land allocation for new ventures, say sources

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BRS stir against government

He castigated the Congress government for dragging the State backwards by two decades.

1 min

Montessori School achieves 100% results

Students of Montessori schools have achieved excellent results in the CBSE board exams, a release said.

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Viswam.Al to train students in Al skills

Sata Sahasra Yagam, the flagship internship by Viswam.AI, aims to empower 1 lakh engineering students with AI skills across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh while developing the world's first Telugu Large Language Model (LLM).

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Girls outshine boys in CBSE Class XII results

Telangana students recorded a pass percentage of 99.73 in the Class XII CBSE examinations 2025 results announced on Tuesday.

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IICT scientist awarded by INSA

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), research scientist Dr. Surya Prakash Singh, has been awarded the prestigious INSA Distinguished Lecture Fellowship for the year 2025 by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

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Free counselling for students, parents

In continuation to the first phase of pre-exams psycho-social counselling for Class X and XII students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) commenced the second phase of free counselling services (post-result) for students and their parents for 15 days up to May 28.

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Toddler walks into records books

Rudransh covers 3.23 km in 47 minutes and 4.29 km in an hour

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Flying of drones prohibited

In view of the upcoming Miss World contest, the Hyderabad City Police have imposed restrictions on flying drones, para-gliders, and other remotely controlled micro light aircraft over key locations in the city.

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Fake certificate racket busted, four arrested

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (south east) team on Tuesday busted a fake educational certificates racket and caught four persons.

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Thunderstorms to persist till May 22

Several districts record rainfall ranging from 9 mm to 21.5 mm

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Two injured in saloon attack

Two persons were injured when a group of people attacked a hair cutting saloon at Golconda following a dispute over payment of money.

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Man kills woman to end illicit relationship

The Chandrayangutta police arrested a mason for allegedly killing a woman construction worker at her house nearly a week ago.

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Social Welfare schools to teach French

The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) announced a series of initiatives, including introduction of French, for the forthcoming academic year.

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IIT-M to admit BTech AI students

Students who clear JEE Advanced can choose the programme in the upcoming JOSSA counselling

1 min

MFC comes under fire

Minorities slam delay in introdution of welfare schemes despite substantial budget allocation

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Cheating case against Aghori

One more case was registered against the self-declared Aghori, Ellari Srinivas.

1 min

ANPR cameras installed in Sangareddy

To check traffic violations, the Sangareddy police have installed traffic signals with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras at two key intersections at Pothireddypally junction and IB guest house on Tuesday.

1 min

Narayana students perform well

The students of Narayana Schools have performed exceedingly well in the results of the CBSE 2025 examinations.

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Itikyala cheruvu faces encroachment threat from realtors

Once a major source of irrigation, a tank at Itikyala village of Luxettipet mandal is facing the threat of encroachment from realtors, affecting livelihood of fishermen and irrigation facilities for farmers.

1 min

First-ever moonlight wildlife census in Kawal

Forest staff ensure safe operation with backup patrols, emergency kits in place

2 mins

'Munugode plagued with power issues'

In sharp contrast to the State government's claims of quality power being supplied to different categories, Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy said his constituency Munugode was plagued with several power-related issues.

1 min

Godavari in grip of pollution crisis

Factories releasing untreated effluents, sewage discharge, encroachments add to the problem

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Fever Hospital: KTR questions inaction

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has raised alarm over closure of the children’s ward at the government fever hospital in Hyderabad.

1 min

Wake up to farm crisis, Harish to CM

Senior BRS MLA and former Minister T Harish Rao held the Congress government, particularly Chief Minister ‘A Revanth Reddy, responsible for the deaths of several farmers at procurement centres across Telangana.

2 mins

Wait for new ration cards continues, deadlines not met

Deadlines for the Congress government in Telangana are apparently not meant to be met.

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A unique padayatra for river conservation

A group of environmentalists, led by activist Sudhir Sudhakarrao Bindu, recently made a pledge in Sonpeth block of Parbhani district in Maharashtra, to work toward the cleansing of the Godavari river.

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Twin problems for Bhadrachalam, other villages

Bhadrachalam, the temple town on the banks of Godavari, is grappling with two pressing environmental concerns.

1 min

Calling Pak's nuclear bluff

A new doctrine, unveiled by India, on dealing with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism marks a major shift from decades of strategic restraint.

2 mins

From Operation Dost to Drone Debris

The discovery of Turkish-supplied drone debris on Indian soil is a clarion call for a paradigm shift in India’s foreign policy

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Monsoon reaches south Bay of Bengal

The southwest monsoon advanced into parts of the south Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands and some areas of the north Andaman Sea on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department said.

1 min

Sisodia seeks clarification

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, on Tuesday, raised questions about the Pahalgam attack and the sudden ceasefire announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 min

Have trust in Army: BJP

Slamming the Opposition's demand for a special session of Parliament following the success of 'Operation Sindoor', senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain accused the Opposition parties of displaying a lack of trust in the Indian Armed Forces and indulging in “irresponsible behaviour.”

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POLITICS OVER CEASEFIRE

Opposition will question govt at all-party meet on Trump's claims, says Kharge

1 min

Modi shaped new doctrine: Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaped India’s new doctrine and called his address to the nation a stern warning to Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.

1 min

Pollachi sexual assault: Lifer to 9

AIADMK was in the ruling saddle when the incident happened

1 min

'Justice Gavai was my biggest support'

Overwhelmed by the rich accolades on his last day at the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said he was certain his successor CJI-designate Justice B R Gavai would uphold values of the Supreme Court, fundamental rights and the basic constitutional doctrines.

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Jagan consoles martyred jawan in ‘Op Sindoor’

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday consoled the family members of Murali Naik, the soldier who was martyred during ‘Operation Sindoor’.

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SIT arrests liquor scam accused Balaji

The Andhra Pradesh Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the charges of Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam that had allegedly taken place during the previous ‘YSRCP regime in the state has arrested an accused in the case, Balaji Govindappa, in Mysore on Tuesday, said an official.

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Nissan slashes 15% of its global workforce

Nissan is slashing about 15 per cent of its global workforce, or about 20,000 employees, as the Japanese automaker reported a loss for the fiscal year that just ended amid slipping vehicle sales in China and other nations.

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India to ink Customs pact with more nations

India has signed mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) with customs authorities of nine countries and is looking at inking such pacts with 10 more nations by December this year, a government official said on Tuesday.

1 min

Hope for rate cut rises as inflation eases

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Goyal to hold trade talks with US counterparts

Four-day talks in Washington come against the backdrop of both countries exploring interim arrangement

1 min

China's Ant Group pares 4% stake in Paytm for Rs 2,103 cr

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group on Tuesday divested a 4 per cent stake in digital payments firm One97 Communications for Rs 2,103 crore through open market transactions.

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TajGVK Q4 net profit rises 10.6% to Rs 28.6 crore

TajGVK Hotels on Tuesday reported a 10.6 per cent rise in its consolidated profit after tax to Rs 28.6 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25.

1 min

Suven Life Q4 net loss widens to Rs 43.9 crore

Sees sharp fall in revenue to Rs 1.5 crore

1 min

'US order may not hit Indian pharma'

US health dept has to broker new prices for prescription drugs

1 min

UK's role in arming Israel challenged

In a High Court hearing starting on Tuesday, the UK government will defend its decision to continue supplying parts for F-35 fighter jets that may be used by Israel in Gaza.

1 min

Probe on fires at properties linked with Keir Starmer

Britain’s counter-terrorism police are on Tuesday leading an investigation after a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson following fires at London homes linked with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Ammunition blast kills 13 people

An explosion during the disposal of expired ammunitions in Indonesia's West Java province on Monday killed at least 13 people, including four soldiers, military officials said.

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Germany bans 'Reich citizen' group

The German government has banned the largest \"Reich citizen\" group, an extremist far-right organisation that calls itself the \"Kingdom of Germany\" and seeks to undermine the country’s democratic order.

1 min

‘Russia responsible for downing MH17 flight’

Ruling raises prospect of more compensation

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Baloch car racer victim of Pakistan's 'kill and dump' policy

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has severely condemned the latest extrajudicial killing of renowned car racer Tariq Baloch in Balochistan, stating that his murder is part of a broader, systematic State policy that relies on enforced disappearances and extrajudicial executions to suppress the Baloch identity and dissent.

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Russia launches smallest attack on Ukraine

Russia launched 10 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said on Tuesday, in the smallest drone bombardment this year as the warring countries prepare for possible peace talks in Turkiye.

1 min

Trump asks Iran to take new path

Also lifts US sanctions on Syria; signs several deals with Saudi

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Rohit, Virat's absence to boost England, says Moeen

The absence of Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the Test series in England will give a “massive boost” to the hosts, said former all-rounder Moeen Ali, adding that Shubman Gill would be the likely choice to lead the side for the gruelling five-match tour commencing next month.

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Rohit, Kohli deserved on-field send-off: Kumble

The “quiet” Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the tour of England came as a “huge surprise” to legendary spinner and former India captain Anil Kumble, who believes the two senior batters deserved an on-field farewell.

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Mansi beats Nivetha at All India Senior badminton tourney

Kavi Thangam of Tamil Nadu shocked sixth-seeded Ravi of Haryana 21-18, 21-12 in the men's singles Round 32 match of the Yonex-Sunrise All India Senior ranking badminton tournament at Jwala Gutta Academy of Excellence here on Tuesday.

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Smriti moves to 2nd spot after Lanka tour

India star opener Smriti Mandhana’s match-winning century in the Sri Lanka women’s tri-series final saw her move up one slot to second position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings.

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India decimates Nepal to enter semi-finals

Secures 4-0 win to top Group B in SAFF U-19

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Indian Arrows suffer loss in final round

Indian Arrows Women Juniors suffered a 0-2 defeat in the Indian Women’s League 2 final round match against Garhwal United FC, at the Duler Stadium in Goa on Tuesday.

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IPL: BCCI in talks with foreign boards

Seeks to ensure overseas players' return for revised schedule

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Infosys emerge champions in sports meet

Infosys emerged overall champions in the Hyderabad Software Enterprise Association Inter-corporate sports meet here.

1 min

Professional CA wins Zenas T20

Professional Cricket Academy won the Zenas T-20 Cup cricket tournament (under-12) with a five-wicket win against Phoenix Cricket Academy here.

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Novak ends coaching partnership with Murray

Novak Djokovic is splitting with coach Andy Murray, just two weeks ahead of the French Open.

1 min

Alcaraz enters Italian Open QFs

Sets up rematch with Draper after beating Khachanov

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Khelo India Youth Games: Nishka Agarwal wins gold

Nishka Agarwal of Telangana clinched gold in the women’s all-round individual championship (artistic) in the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games in Patna on Tuesday.

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Avneet Kaur teaches ‘Namaste’ to global star Tom Cruise

Actress Avneet Kaur shared a sweet moment with the global superstar Tom Cruise as the latter gears up for the release of his film 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'.

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ALIA'S TRIBUTE TO SOLDIERS

EXPRESSES RESPECT FOR SACRIFICES OF SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY MOTHERS

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Parul Gulati to make debut at Cannes

Actress-entrepreneur Parul Gulati is all set to make her debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year.

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Big B dedicates poem by his father to Indian jawans

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a poem by his late father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, in which he urged Indian soldiers to rise with strength and silent determination.

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