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    Cybercrimes shoot up by 122 per cent under Cyberabad Commissionerate

    Among the crimes, part-time job fraud, trading fraud, smishing fraud, digital arrest fraud and vishing frauds topped the list of 38 modus operandi adopted by the cyber fraudsters to cheat people Hyderabad: Cybercrimes in the Cyberabad Commissionerate of the city shot up by 122 per cent with the victims losing a whopping Rs.793 crore to the cyber fraudsters this year. The police have registered 11,914 cases across the commissionerate. Among the crimes, part-time job fraud, trading fraud, smishing fraud, digital arrest fraud and vishing frauds topped the list of 38 modus operandi adopted by the cyber fraudsters to cheat people. The Cyberabad police received 30,883 petitions from victims of cyber frauds and a total of 11,914 cases were registered. “In more than 50 per cent of the cases, we could put the payments on hold. After due process we will be streamlining the process for refund of the amount and hand it…
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    Cyberabad: Road accidents in Outer Ring Road increases drastically this year

    This year, 178 accidents were reported on the Outer Ring Road while last year 91 accidents were reported. Of the 178 accidents reported, 43 were fatal accidents and remaining non-fatal Hyderabad: Although, there was a reduction in overall rate in the deaths in road accidents in Cyberabad with 842 people losing their lives in 2024 as against 866 deaths the previous year, the Outer Ring Road accidents have increased drastically. This year, 178 accidents were reported on the Outer Ring Road while last year 91 accidents were reported. Of the 178 accidents reported, 43 were fatal accidents and remaining non-fatal. Road safety on the Outer Ring Road was always a priority for the traffic police and several measures initiated to make it safer for the motorists. The traffic police attribute the accidents to rash and negligent driving by the drivers. “After every accident a team visits the spot and conducts…
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    Swiggy annual food trends: Hyderabadis order staggering 1.57 crore biryanis in 2024!

    The annual food trend, ‘How India Swiggy’d indicated that Hyderabadis have ordered a staggering 1.57 crore biryanis in 2024 at a rate of 34 biryanis every minute Hyderabad: Biryani continues to reign supreme in the hearts of Hyderabadis! In the year 2024, Hyderabadis ordered a staggering 1.57 crore biryanis, the annual food trends report of Swiggy released on Tuesday, said. The annual food trend, ‘How India Swiggy’d indicated that 34 biryanis were ordered every minute in Hyderabad. Chicken biryani was the most sought after with 97.21 lakh plates ordered, translating to 21 chicken biryanis every minute through the year. A Hyderabadi food lover spent Rs 18,840 to order 60 biryanis on one go and first-time Swiggy users embraced the dish by ordering 4,46,000 chicken biryanis in the year, the report said. During the T20 cricket World Cup, Hyderabad took its obsession to the next level, ordering 8,69,000 chicken biryanis. The other favourites for foodies…
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    Santa’s home address remains unknown 

    Several European countries are competing to claim Santa as one of their citizens Hyderabad: With Christmas round the corner, the most-awaited person, both children and grown-ups want to meet, is Santa Claus. The children wait the entire year planning what gift they want from Santa. However, sending a letter to Santa can be difficult as no one can agree on where exactly Santa lives. Several countries are competing to claim Santa as one of their citizens. Finland’s tourism industry suggests Korvatunturi in Lapland is where Santa keeps his workshop, and the link between Santa and Lapland brings in hundreds of millions of tourist dollars. Danes say Santa is in Greenland. Sweden suggests Mora is the place, and has built the theme park Santaworld. These places certainly look the part with white snow in winter and reindeer. They’re also close to the North Pole. By the 19th century, Santa Claus was settled in popular awareness more or less what we think of now: a…
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    Hyderabad Public School unveils landmark coffee table book “Flight of the Eagle” to mark Centenary celebrations

    The book, which highlights the school’s century-long legacy of academic excellence, cultural achievements, and societal impact, was launched by the school’s alumni—Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft, and Shantanu Narayen, CEO Adobe. Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Public School (HPS) on Tuesday launched “Flight of the Eagle”, a coffee table book, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the institution. The book, which highlights the school’s century-long legacy of academic excellence, cultural achievements, and societal impact, was launched by the school’s alumni—Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft, and Shantanu Narayen, CEO Adobe. ‘Flight of the Eagle’ offers a captivating journey through the history of HPS, which began as Jagirdars’ College in 1923, evolving into one of India’s premier educational institutions. The book spans both the pre- and post-independence eras, showcasing the significant milestones, rich traditions, and growth of the school across decades. Created through extensive archival research and interviews with alumni, teachers, and staff, this book blends personal stories with historical…
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    Couple held for theft in Hyderabad

    The arrested Zakiya Sultana (46) and her husband Mohd Abdul Saleem (47), both residents of Mailardevpally had entered into a house at Ramnasthapura in Kalapather and made away with gold ornaments weighing tolas from the cupboard. Hyderabad: The Kalapather police on Tuesday arrested a couple who were allegedly involved in a theft reported at a house ten days ago. The arrested Zakiya Sultana (46) and her husband Mohd Abdul Saleem (47), both residents of Mailardevpally had entered into a house at Ramnasthapura in Kalapather and made away with gold ornaments weighing tolas from the cupboard. “Zakiya entered the house after noticing the gate was opened. After going inside she observed that the rooms were open and no persons were around. Zakiya walked into one the rooms, opened the cupboard and collected the gold ornaments before escaping the place. Saleem kept a watch outside the house,” said ACP Falaknuma, Mohd Jaweed. The…
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    Hyderabad-based Culinary Academy of India pays tribute to grandmasters with Chessboard made of chocolate

    The chess board’s king piece has a height of 3 feet and to ensure the chess pieces remain standing, they were reinforced with armature for stability Hyderabad: The Hyderabad-based Culinary Academy of India (CAI) paid a tribute to the achievements of Indian chess grandmasters including the recently crowned youngest World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju by unveiling a huge chess board weighing 550 kilograms, fully made up of rich dark and white chocolate, which is being billed as the largest in the World. The chocolate chess board was 16 feet X 16 feet in dimension, occupying 256 square feet of space. The chess board’s king piece has a height of 3 feet and to ensure the chess pieces remain standing, they were reinforced with armature for stability, according to a press release. “The challenge was to maintain the ideal temperature for delicate pieces, as chocolate tends to soften in warmer conditions. Over 50…
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    KTR slams Congress on farmers’ issues, calls for unity against conspiracies

    Speaking on National Farmers Day, Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for depriving complete crop loan waiver and Rythu Bharosa investment assistance, highlighting the plight of Telangana’s farmers Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government for neglecting farmers and breaking promises made to the agricultural community. He said the much-touted Indiramma Rajyam (Indira Gandhi’s regime) of the Congress had left farmers in the lurch. Speaking on National Farmers Day, Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for depriving complete crop loan waiver and Rythu Bharosa investment assistance, highlighting the plight of Telangana’s farmers. “In Indiramma’s regime, farmers are facing only gallows and dungeons. Paddy farmers who are cultivating crops by obtaining private loans, are being harassed instead of being supported,” he said. He also condemned the Congress for failing to provide a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal of paddy, leaving harvested paddy unsold in markets…
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    BRS leaders pay tributes to former PM PV Narasimha Rao

    BRS working president KT Rama Rao hailed PV Narasimha Rao as a visionary who rescued India from an economic crisis and laid the groundwork for modern India with his bold reforms. Referring to him as Telangana’s pride, he emphasized that the BRS government had honored Telangana’s son by celebrating his birth centenary, renaming Necklace Road as PV Marg, and erecting a statue in his memory. The state also recommended him for the Bharat Ratna, he added. Hyderabad: BRS leaders paid tributes to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his death anniversary, lauding his transformative contributions to India’s economics and politics. BRS working president KT Rama Rao described PV Narasimha Rao as a visionary who saved India from economic crisis and laid the foundation for modern India through his bold reforms. Calling him as Telangana’s pride, he said Telangana’s son PV Narasimha Rao was honoured by the BRS government by celebrating his birth…
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    People worried about taxes, politicians about careers as Telangana Govt prepares to merge villages, municipalities

    People are concerned that property taxes and other charges will rise without any corresponding improvements in infrastructure or amenities. Similarly, many leaders are becoming anxious about the impact this will have on their political careers. Hyderabad: The State government’s decision to merge many villages into surrounding municipalities and proposals to merge neighbouring municipalities into corporations, is triggering concerns among people and politicians as well. The people are worried that property tax and other charges would be increased without any infrastructure improvement and provision of amenities. Likewise, many leaders are getting anxious about their political careers. The State government on September 2 issued a gazette merging 51 gram panchayats within and near Outer Ring Road into different municipalities of Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri and Sangareddy districts. In addition to these, a decision on establishment of two new municipal corporations, including Mahabubnagar and Mancherial and 12 new municipalities has been taken by the government. The…

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      28 October
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      Vijay Madduri clarifies his stance on alleged drug case

      Vijay explained that he was invited by his friend Raj Pakala to attend a family function and Diwali party, which he attended with his family. The function included women, elderly people, and children, and no illegal activities took place. Hyderabad: Clarifying his position in the alleged drug case, Vijay Madduri, an NRI stated on Sunday that every word attributed to him in the FIR was false. He emphasized that he had a clean record as an American citizen and investor conducting business in multiple countries. He recently returned from a foreign trip and provided evidence to support his travels. He categorically denied consuming any illegal substances in India. He expressed his distress over the numerous rumors circulating on social media and…

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    • 28 October
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      Ten TGSP personnel sacked for ‘grave misconduct and incitement of agitation’ 

      Telangana police dismisses ten police officers of Telangana Special Police on charges of orchestraing a police strike, inciting unrest among uniformed services. The unprecedented agitation by personnel of Special Police wing has taken all battallions by storm with policemen demanding ‘one police one state’ system as promised by the Congress government. Hyderabad: Ten TGSP personnel were dismissed from service late on Sunday on charges of being involved in the ongoing agitation. In a press note, TGSP officials, who had suspended 39 constables on similar charges earlier in the day, said some TGSP personnel had conducted themselves in agitations insideBattalion campus in Telangana as well as on streets of several places including Hyderabad.   “To reinforce discipline and uphold the core values…

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    • 28 October
      77

      Cyberabad Police summon Raj Pakala for questioning

      Police raided Pakala’s residence at Janwada during a family function, which was later depicted as a rave party Hyderabad: Raj Pakala, whose residence was raided late on Saturday night followed by searches on Sunday, was summoned by the Cyberabad Police for questioning. He was asked to appear before the Mokila police on Monday. The notice was issued under Section 35 (3) of the BNSS in connection with the cases registered under Sections 25, 27 and 29 of the NDPS Act, and Sections 3 and 4 of the TS Gambling Act on Sunday. If he failed to attend or comply with the terms, he was liable for arrest under Sections 35(3), (4), (5) and (6) of the BNSS, the notice stated. In the notice,…

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    • 26 October
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      ‘Who asked you to marry a cop’ question sparks more protests: Constables in uniform take to streets

      The agitation is said to have intensified after a senior official during a counselling session allegedly asked some of the protesting wives as to who had asked them to marry TGSP constables. Hyderabad: Indicating that the protest by families of police constables was far from over despite the State’s attempts to pacify them, the constables too joined the protests on Saturday. Personnel from different battalions took the streets, that too in uniform, in different districts in a rare sight in Telangana. The agitation is said to have intensified after a senior official during a counselling session allegedly asked some of the protesting wives as to who had asked them to marry TGSP constables. A video of an officer raising objection over…

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    • 26 October
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      KTR expresses concern over cotton growers’ plight in Telangana

      KTR pointed out that the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has halted procurement, citing various excuses and leaving farmers at the mercy of middlemen. Hyderabad: Voicing deep concern over the dire situation faced by cotton farmers in Telangana, BRS working president K T Rama Rao on Saturday came down heavily on the Congress government for its lack of support and broken promises to the farmers. Rama Rao highlighted that cotton, the second-largest crop in the state after paddy, was being neglected. He pointed out that the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has halted procurement, citing various excuses and leaving farmers at the mercy of middlemen. Despite the government’s promise of Rs 500 bonus per quintal, there has been no action to fulfill…

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    • 26 October
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      Jeevan Reddy’s protest against defections into Congress gets Madhu Yashki Goud’s support

      The former MP along with Government Whip A Laxman and others met the Congress MLC at Jagtial on Saturday. A day after TPCC Working president T Jagga Reddy extended support to the MLC, the former MP extended solidarity. Hyderabad: After MLC Jeevan Reddy, now former MP Madhu Yashki Goud is raising objections over defections into the Congress stating that the turncoats were joining the party only to safeguard their assets and political future. The former MP along with Government Whip A Laxman and others met the Congress MLC at Jagtial on Saturday. A day after TPCC Working president T Jagga Reddy extended support to the MLC, the former MP extended solidarity. Speaking to media persons, the former MP said the turncoats MLAs were joining…

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    • 26 October
      92

      ‘Pink Defenders’ lead Apollo Cancer Centre’s Walkathon to promote Breast Cancer Awareness

      The initiative was aimed to highlight the critical role that men can play in supporting the fight against breast cancer, advocating for early detection and encouraging conversations around breast health. Hyderabad: In a demonstration of solidarity and commitment to breast cancer awareness, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs), Hyderabad, organized the #PinkDefenderWalkathon at KBR Park, bringing together over 100 male staff members, including oncologists, nurses, and medical professionals, on Saturday. The initiative was aimed to highlight the critical role that men can play in supporting the fight against breast cancer, advocating for early detection and encouraging conversations around breast health. The event was a part of ACCs’ larger #TalkPink campaign, designed to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding breast cancer. The walkathon…

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    • 26 October
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      Understanding Standardized Testing for Graduate Admissions in the United States

      Standardized tests are important for both the admissions decision and potential financial aid at U.S. universities. Last week, during our exploration of application components for the graduate application packet to U.S. universities, we discussed letters of recommendation. Today, we will delve into standardized tests, which are also essential elements of U.S. master’s degree applications. Standardized tests are important for both the admissions decision and potential financial aid at U.S. universities. Test score requirements and preferences may vary by institutions and programs of study, however, more competitive schools often demand higher test scores. Several institutions have gone test optional over the years and therefore, students should check the policy that the institution follows. In addition, even at institutions that are test…

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    • 25 October
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      Software engineer jumps to death from seventh floor of building at Kokapet, dies

      It is reported that he died by suicide due to work stress. However, police are yet to ascertain the exact reason behind the extreme step Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a software engineer died by suicide by jumping off a multi storied building at Kokapet in Narsingi on the city outskirts on Friday. The deceased was identified as Naga Prabhakar, a native of Andhra Pradesh and working for a software firm in Gachibowli. According to police sources, he came to his hostel room at Kokapet and jumped off the seventh floor of the building. He sustained grievous bleeding injuries and died on the spot. On receiving information, the Narsingi police reached the spot and took up investigation. The body was shifted to Osmania Hospital for postmortem. It…

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    • 25 October
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      Revanth Reddy wants to be compared to Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, PVNR, not to other CMs

      “My goal is to make Telangana a one trillion dollar economy, with a focus on health, education, and employment,” Revanth Reddy stated in response to a question about the leadership styles of former Chief Ministers YS Rajasekhara Reddy and N. Chandrababu Naidu at the ABP Southern Rising Summit on Friday. Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said he preferred to be compared with former Prime Ministers, including Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and PV Narasimha Rao rather than being compared with other Chief Ministers in matters of ensuring welfare and development. “My aim is to make Telangana a one trillion dollar economy. Focus will be on health, education and employment sectors,” Revanth Reddy said in reply to a question on the working style…

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