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Osmania University students urge administration to extend research guide eligibility to 65 years

Osmania University students have asked the administration to allow professors to guide research scholars until age 65. They also sought uniform PhD admission criteria, fee structure standardisation, and fair treatment for candidates qualifying via JRF, NET, and SET Hyderabad: Various student organisations at Osmania University (OU) have urged the administration to allow professors to serve as research guides until the age of 65, citing the recent enhancement in the retirement age. The students submitted a representation to OU Registrar Prof G Naresh Reddy on Friday, arguing that the move would enable the university to significantly increase the number of PhD seats. They also demanded a uniform evaluation process for candidates who qualify through JRF, NET, and SET, proposing equal marks be allotted to all such…

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Jeevan Reddy accuses Revanth Reddy of Rs 10,000 crore resort scam

Former BRS MLA T Jeevan Reddy accused CM Revanth Reddy and his aides of orchestrating a Rs. 10,000 crore scam involving a resort near Shamirpet. Alleging political corruption, he demanded a central probe and promised further revelations Hyderabad: Former BRS MLA T Jeevan Reddy on Saturday accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of turning Telangana into a hub of corruption, alleging that the Congress government has failed to fulfil promises and is indulging in large-scale scams. Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan, Jeevan Reddy said the Congress regime was functioning under what he termed “RRR scams”, targeting Revanth Reddy, Rahul Gandhi, and former MP G Ranjith Reddy. He contrasted these with the “RRR schemes” implemented during former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s tenure —…

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GHMC inspects 90 bakeries in Hyderabad during food safety drive

80 food samples have been collected for analysis; bakeries urged to follow hygiene norms and label food items properly Hyderabad: The GHMC Food Safety authorities have inspected 90 bakeries in the city as part of a special drive. “So far, 57 bakeries have been inspected by Food Safety Officers, and the drive is ongoing. During these inspections, 80 samples were collected and sent to the State Food Laboratory in Nacharam for analysis,” a GHMC press release stated. Food business operators have been urged to maintain hygiene standards in the preparation and sale of food items. They have also been advised to ensure kitchen cleanliness. Additionally, the authorities have directed food operators to ensure proper labeling of all food items displayed at counters.

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Hyderabad traffic speeds up: 80 per cent signals now automated

In addition to utilising the services of drone cameras to monitor traffic, assistance from Google has been sought to further improve city’s traffic system, says Hyderabad Police Commissioner Hyderabad: Traffic in Hyderabad is moving faster, with average vehicle speeds significantly increasing from 17-18 kmph to 24-25 kmph, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand said on Friday. The top cop attributed the improvement in movement of traffic to automated traffic signals and the efforts of Hyderabad Traffic Police personnel. During a review meeting on urban traffic problems and solutions on Friday, Commissioner Anand revealed that approximately 80 per cent of the city’s traffic signals are now operating on auto mode, adding that this strategic shift is playing a crucial role in clearing traffic more quickly. The Commissioner…

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Watch: Wildlife enthusiast from Hyderabad captures final moments of Ranthambore’s legendary tigress Arrowhead

Wildlife enthusiast Anirudh Laxmipathy from Hyderabad recalls witnessing the final act of Ranthambore’s iconic tigress Arrowhead — a crocodile hunt just days before her death. Battling health issues, the legendary tigress passed away on June 19, leaving the forest in mourning Hyderabad: Little did Anirudh Laxmipathy, a wildlife enthusiast from Hyderabad, realise that less than a week after sighting the iconic Ranthambore tigress Arrowhead, he would be mourning her tragic end. The magnificent tigress, a favourite among visitors at the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, passed away on June 19, days after Anirudh’s unforgettable encounter with her. The 40-year-old Anirudh was on a routine visit to Ranthambore on June 14 when he witnessed a moment few could imagine — a visibly frail Arrowhead…

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Hyderabad: Two arrested for chain-snatching on trains, gold worth Rs 2.9 lakh recovered

GRP and RPF arrest two men from Uttar Pradesh in Secunderabad for involvement in four train chain-snatching cases. The duo targeted passengers and stole gold ornaments Hyderabad: The Government Railway Police (GRP), Secunderabad, in coordination with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh on Friday in connection with four chain-snatching cases. The arrested individuals were identified as Abhay Raj Singh and Mithilesh Giri, both from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. They were previously involved in four similar offences. According to the police, the suspects turned to crime due to their meagre income. They specifically targeted rail passengers and snatched gold ornaments. The GRP arrested the duo and seized the stolen property. Gold ornaments worth Rs 2.9 lakh were recovered from them.

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Rachakonda Police seize 41 bikes, illegal liquor in Vinayak Nagar search operation

Conduct cordon and search operation in Hyderabad’s Vinayak Nagar Colony on Thursday night, seizing 41 bikes with invalid documents, 10 with irregular number plates, and 20 liters of illegal liquor. 600 houses were searched during the operation Hyderabad: The Rachakonda Police conducted a cordon and search operation at Vinayak Nagar Colony in Neredmet on Thursday night. They seized 41 bikes with invalid documents, 10 bikes with irregular number plates, and 20 liters of illegal liquor. The operation, which was supervised by DCP Malkajgiri Padmaja Reddy, involved 140 police personnel, including the AR team, traffic police, and the dog squad. They searched around 600 houses in the area. The DCP also emphasised the importance of installing CCTVs, addressing drug abuse, tackling cybercrime, and addressing women-related crimes…

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Community Connect programme at Gandhi Nagar, illegal liquor, vehicles seized

During a Community Connect drive in Gandhi Nagar and Bansilalpet, police seized vehicles lacking documents and illegal liquor. About 200 personnel participated to curb drugs, alcohol abuse, and engage with locals. Community concerns will be formally reported to authorities Hyderabad: A Community Connect programme was conducted at various residential colonies in Gandhi Nagar and several vehicles with no proper documents and illegal liquor were seized on Thursday night. Officials said the programme was to engage with the local community, understand their concerns, identify social issues, and take action against anti-social elements. The initiative also aimed to curb drug-related activities, public consumption of alcohol, and other unlawful behaviours. The operation covered key areas, including CC Nagar, Bansilalpet with about 200 police personnel. Vehicles were…

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Ranthambore’s iconic tigress Arrowhead, granddaughter of Machli, passes away

Arrowhead, the iconic Ranthambore tigress and granddaughter of the legendary Machli, has died, leaving wildlife lovers in mourning. Photographer Aishwarya Sridhar paid an emotional tribute, recalling her encounter and the tigress’s tragic decline following the loss of her cubs. Hyderabad: For those who have closely followed the lineage of the legendary Machli of Ranthambore, Wednesday brought heartbreaking news. Yes, for avid wildlife lovers—more precisely, admirers of the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger—the demise of the iconic Arrowhead tigress, granddaughter of Machli, was devastating. It was no different for 28-year-old Aishwarya Sridhar, a National Geographic explorer and documentary filmmaker, and the first Indian woman to win the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award in London in 2020 in the Adult category. She…

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Telangana cyber police arrest 15 in child exploitation crackdown

In a major crackdown, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 15 repeat offenders for circulating explicit content involving minors. Acting on Cyber Tipline complaints, officials registered 34 FIRs and are now tracing victims, networks, and the origins of the content Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on online sexual exploitation of children, the Child Protection Unit (CPU) of the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) conducted a state-wide special operation, resulting in the arrest of 15 persons. TGCSB Director Shikha Goel said the operation targeted repeat offenders involved in uploading, storing, and circulating nude and sexually explicit videos of minors. A total of 15 individuals, all identified as habitual offenders, were arrested based on 57 Cyber Tipline complaints. Following the operation, 34 FIRs were registered…

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