Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 15, 2025

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May 15, 2025

Call for 'free Balochistan' grows louder

As several individuals continue to be forcibly disappeared across multiple districts of Balochistan province, several Baloch activists all over the world have renewed their call to pressure Pakistan to immediately end its repressive policies in the province.

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Auto driver dies after police grilling

An auto-rickshaw driver died after allegedly being thrashed by the Rajendranagar police on Tuesday night.

1 min

India rejects China renaming places in Arunachal

Says State “was, is and will” always remain an integral part of India

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Saraswati River Pushkaralu poster released

The official poster of Telangana Pollution Control Board for the Saraswati River Pushkaralu 2025, to be held from May 15 to 26 at Kaleshwaram, Bhupalpally district, was released here on Wednesday.

1 min

Top Maoist leaders among 31 ultras killed

Singh said the force is sure that they will meet the Union government's deadline of ending Left Wing Extremism (LWE) from the country by March 2026.

1 min

OU to roll out courses in remote sensing

Varsity inks pact with ISRO, NRSC; Will be offered as elective to engg students

1 min

Apollo HealthCo launches Health-First Credit Card

Apollo HealthCo, which operates Apollo 24/7 digital health care platform and Apollo Pharmacy, announced the launch of Health-First Credit Card designed to simplify payments and reduce healthcare costs for customers.

1 min

Amrita University opens International School of Law

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has announced the launch of its International School of Law, with admissions now open for 2025-26.

1 min

Free dental camp held for autistic kids, adults

Dr Gowd’s Dental Hospitals organised a special free dental camp at Dr AK Kundra’s Autism Village, Shamirpet, a unique facility dedicated to the care and holistic development of children and adults with autism.

1 min

Two held with fake certificates

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force caught two persons who were allegedly supplying fake educational certificates and seized 36 certificates from them.

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IMA to crack down on quacks

To further intensify the fight against quackery, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Telangana chapter, on’ Wednesday directed its local branches to submit a list of medical establishments that are run by quacks to relevant District Collector and Superintendent of Police and urge them to take swift action.

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Man kills wife over suspected affair

A man allegedly murdered his wife reportedly suspecting that she was maintaining an illegal relationship with another man.

1 min

Missing siblings found dead in a pit

Two siblings, both boys, who were missing since Tuesday were found dead in apit filled with water at a construction site in Uppal Bhagayath on Wednesday.

1 min

UK’s immigration rules to hit Indian students hard

Limits foreigners’ post-study stay to 18 months

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Rise in child deaths inside vehicles sparks safety alert

Police advisory for SAFETY OF CHILDREN

1 min

Burglars target unguarded homes

Vacationing families return only to find their homes looted

1 min

One tiger killed, another injured

A tiger died, while another tiger sustained injuries when two tigers clashed with a resident tiger over territory in Ramdegi forests in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve of Chandrapur district on Tuesday.

1 min

GHMC steps up efforts to support transgenders

Efforts are on to ensure the transgender community members get opportunities to earn a dignified living, senior officials from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Tuesday said.

1 min

Biovet launches vax for Lumpy Skin Disease

Biovet, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, on Wednesday launched Biolumpivaxin for protecting livestock from Lumpy Skin Disease.

1 min

Miss World contestants to get silver filigree saree pins

The Silver Filigree of Karimnagar (SIFKA) Handicrafts Welfare Society, known for its artefacts, is again in the limelight by manufacturing 'saree pins' for Miss World-2025 contestants.

1 min

Rise in ACB cases against officials in Karimnagar

Fifteen officials trapped by ACB within five months; percentage high in Revenue and Police departments

1 min

Indiramma housing losing its sheen

Beneficiaries apply for cancellation citing house in 66 yards not sufficient; rising construction costs add to their woes

1 min

Harish lashes out at govt over farmers' plight

Former Minister T Harish Rao expressed anguish over the severe distress faced by Telangana farmers as untimely rains damaged paddy crops across the State.

1 min

MINISTER PROMISES COMPENSATION

IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu promised to provide compensation to crop damage due to unseasonal rains.

1 min

MP Cong to launch AI training for leaders

As new-age technology becomes an indispensable tool for professionals across sectors, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a force to reckon with.

1 min

Miss World contestants offer special prayers at Ramappa temple

Miss World-2025 contestants representing countries from across the globe visited the historic Ramappa temple in the district on Wednesday.

1 min

Pranahita water continues to flow down untapped

The Pranahita river, a major tributary of Godavari, has begun its first flows of the year, with over 3,500 cusecs of water reaching the Medigadda barrage following early rains in the catchment.

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BRS silver jubilee fete in Dallas on June 1

The silver jubilee anniversary of BRS is set to be celebrated together with a grand event at the DR Pepper Arena in Dallas, USA on June 1, coinciding with Telangana Formation Day on June 2.

1 min

Now Revanth fumbles, calls Uttam Kumar Reddy ‘CM’

Not anchors, actors and Congress leaders, but A Revanth Reddy himself appears to be suffering from an identity crisis.

1 min

Rains ravage crops, farmers demand relief

Unseasonal weather disrupts harvest season; paddy, maize, mango worst hit

2 mins

Captain Kohli

Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket abrupt and untimely for millions of his fans brought the curtains down on an era that saw India consolidate its position as a cricket powerhouse.

2 mins

Chance for strategic reset

India can use the suspension of Indus Waters Treaty to push for a renegotiated, modernised treaty

4 mins

Naidu bets big on port-based economy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a strategic plan to develop a port-based economy harnessing the State’s 1,000-kilometre-long coastline, establishing ports or fishing harbours at every 50 km interval.

1 min

CJI Gavai, man behind 'bulldozer justice' verdict

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, India’s 52nd Chief Justice and its first Buddhist one, has played a key role in shaping the judicial landscape, penning about 300 verdicts, including landmark rulings on constitutional issues, liberty, and perhaps most importantly against the executive's “bulldozer justice”.

1 min

YSRCP MLC Zakia Khanam joins BJP

YSRCP MLC and Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Zakia Khanam on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), after recently resigning from her post and party, BJP sources said.

1 min

MP Minister faces case for remarks against Col Sofia

High Court raps him for using “language of the gutters”

1 min

Many High Court judges take unnecessary breaks, says SC

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, made sharp observations about the work ethic of some High Court judges, remarking that many take “unnecessary breaks” on the pretext of lunch and coffee.

1 min

Op Sindoor aftermath: Pak pays heavy price

Over 20% of Islamabad's air force infra, fighter jets destroyed, say sources

2 mins

WPI inflation dips to 0.85%

Wholesale price inflation dropped to 0.85 per cent in April as prices of food articles, manufactured products, and fuel eased, government data showed on Wednesday.

1 min

Indian firms commit $6 mn in Türkiye Azerbaijan

Four Indian entities committed foreign direct investments worth nearly $6 million in Azerbaijan and Turkiye, accounting for a small part of the total $6.8 billion overseas investments proposed by Indian companies in April, according to the latest Reserve Bank data.

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Boycott calls to Türkiye, Azerbaijan grow louder

With boycott calls for travel to Türkiye and Azerbaijan trending on social media, MakeMyTrip on Wednesday said it has witnessed a decline in bookings to the two nations by 60 per cent in the last one week while cancellations have jumped 250 per cent.

1 min

HCL-Foxconn plant gets Cabinet nod

The Rs 3,706 cr JV will come up in Jewar, UP

1 min

IMF disburses $1.023 billion to Pakistan

Total disbursements at around $2.1 bn; to hold virtual discussions on Budget

2 mins

MTAR bags orders worth Rs 34 crore

MTAR Technologies, a precision engineering company, engaged in manufacturing, on Wednesday said it has bagged orders worth Rs 34 crore in clean energy and aerospace sectors.

1 min

6G patent filings: India among top nations

Over Ill research projects have been funded in India with sanction amount of Rs 300 crore and the country now ranks among the top six nations globally in 6G patent filings, union Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said on Wednesday.

1 min

Mukesh Ambani flies to Qatar to meet US President Trump

Richest Asian Mukesh Ambani is flying to Doha to meet US President Donald Trump, his second meeting since Trump returned to presidency in January this year.

1 min

'Iran must stop sponsoring terror'

President Donald Trump told Gulf leaders on Wednesday he urgently wants \"to make a deal\" with Iran to wind down its nuclear programme but Tehran must end its support of proxy groups throughout the region as part of any potential agreement.

1 min

MH17 case: Russia rejects ICAO ruling

The Kremlin has rejected the ruling of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, which placed the responsibility for the 2014 Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash on Russia.

1 min

Syrian President 'young, attractive, tough': Trump

US President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first encounter between the two nations' leaders in 25 years and one that could mark a turning point for Syria as it struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation.

1 min

60 killed in Israeli strikes

Airstrikes also killed 22 children, says Palestinian Health Ministry

2 mins

Anita Anand appointed Canada's Foreign Minister

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Anita Ananda to the powerful post of Foreign Minister in his new Cabinet charged with fulfilling the 'mandate for change.'

1 min

Devotees throng Hanoi to offer prayers to Buddha relics

Vietnam’s Hanoi came to a standstill as a large crowd thronged the capital city from across the country gathered outside the Buddhist temple Quan Su Pagoda on Wednesday to pay their obeisance to the Holy Buddhist Relics sent from India.

1 min

Imran's sons call for global pressure to release their father

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sons have for the first time publicly called for increasing global pressure on the government of Pakistan to secure the release of their father, who they say is facing a prolonged incarceration.

1 min

It was complete madness, says Healy

Australia women’s team captain Alyssa Healy has shared a gripping account of the night of “complete madness” when the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway in Dharamsala due to air raid sirens in neighbouring cities.

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‘Football ke rang, Begusarai ke sangh’

Football ke rang, Begusarai ke sangh. It’s more than just a tagline pasted on the pillars of an under-construction flyover leading into this town. It’s a quiet revolution that began with broken legs and bruised pride in a forgotten corner of Bihar.

2 mins

Italian Open: Alcaraz, Coco advance to semis

Carlos to face Zverev or Musetti in SF; Coco extends unbeaten streak against Andreeva

2 mins

Aakarshi, Hooda advance in Thai Open

Aakarshi Kashyap of India defeated Japan’s Kaoru Sugiyama, an opponent placed 11 spots higher, to book her spot in the Thailand Open 2025 pre-quarters on Wednesday.

1 min

Pragg maintains joint lead at Superbet, Gukesh loses

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland to maintain joint lead with 3.5 points but compatriot D Gukesh lost a tense battle against Alireza Firouzja of France in the sixth round of Superbet Chess Classics, a part of the grand chess tour.

1 min

IPL teams allowed to replace players

Move comes after some foreign players reluctant to return

1 min

ISRL registers record response in season 2 rider registrations

The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world’s first-ever franchise-based Supercross championship, has witnessed an unprecedented response to its Season 2 rider registrations that opened late last month.

1 min

AP weightlifters win overall silver

Andhra Pradesh finished overall runner-up to clinch silver in weightlifting of the Khelo India Youth Games in Rajgir (Bihar) with an impressive haul of nine medals, including one gold, six silver and two bronze.

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Punjab FC emerge U-17 champions

Punjab FC dished out a dominant display as they clinched the AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League title after defeating Jamshedpur FC 4-1 here on Wednesday.

1 min

Nishika’s gold run continues, TG shines

Gymnasts from State come second in Khelo India Youth Games

1 min

Harsha juggles between exams, films

Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (Honours), is all set to multitask between his exams and shoot for his upcoming film in June.

1 min

Taapsee helps underprivileged

With temperatures soaring, actress Taapsee Pannu stepped in to help the underprivileged by donating insulated water coolers to equip them for the summer season.

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VD's Kingdom release postponed to July 4 this year

The makers of director Gowtam Tinnanuri's explosive action entertainer, 'Kingdom', featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, have now announced that they have postponed the release of the film to July 4 this year.

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Aamir Khan faces intense scrutiny online

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has come under intense scrutiny on social media after the trailer for his upcoming film \"Sitaare Zameen Par\" was released.

1 min

Justin makes surprise appearance on Instagram

Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber made a surprise appearance on his Instagram, and posted a series of 13 videos in his recent post.

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