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Hyderabad: Youth ends life after losing money in online share market

According to the police, Akhilesh Reddy, 24, from Surya Nagar in Hayathnagar, completed his BTech and began investing in the online share market for better returns. However, he recently faced significant losses, as most of the shares he purchased declined in value, resulting in a loss of about ₹25 lakh. Hyderabad: Upset over loss in online share market trading, a youth died by suicide in his house in Hayathnagar on Thursday. According to the police, Akhilesh Reddy (24), from Surya Nagar in Hayathnagar completed BTech and started investing in online share market for good returns. However, recently, most of the shares which he had bought had seen a down fall incurring about Rs 25 lakh to him. He was upset over it and…

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Kidney patients stage demonstration at Praja Bhavan, demanding assistance

Organized by the Kidney Warriors Foundation, patients gathered at Praja Bhavan, holding placards and staging a silent demonstration. They also sent a letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, requesting the extension of the monthly ₹10,000 pension and employment opportunities for the unemployed. Hyderabad: Many kidney patients from across the State staged a demonstration at Praja Bhavan here on Friday demanding that the Congress government replicate the monthly pension scheme of offering Rs.10, 000 being implemented in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Under the aegis of Association with Kidney Warriors Foundation, the patients assembled at the Praja Bhavan. They held placards and staged a silent demonstration. The patients have also written a letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to extend the monthly Rs.10,000 pension and provide…

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Unpaid dues, slow approvals, bureaucratic hurdles plague rooftop solar program in Telangana

Telangana Solar Energy Association (TSEA) president B. Ashok Kumar Goud explained that when a new solar panel is installed on a residential building, the priority is to adjust any surplus energy generated against the following month’s usage. After six months, the discom is required to compensate the customer for any remaining surplus units as per their agreement. Hyderabad: Though the grid connected rooftop solar programme has been promoted as a source for additional income generation by the Centre, the scheme which is being promoted under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana implementation in Telangana is being affected by official apathy. A large section of people who have installed rooftop solar panels on their residences are complaining that though they have opted to…

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Real estate sector hopes of revival during Dasara dashed

Typically, the Dasara season is viewed as an auspicious time for buyers, builders, and developers, with a notable increase in inquiries and bookings for new properties, including flats and plots. However, this season, the real estate sector, particularly in Hyderabad, has seen a lack of enthusiasm and activity. Hyderabad: The elections are done and dusted and it has been ten months since the Congress government came to power and yet the real estate sector is still going through a lean patch in the State. More so, all the hopes of builders and developers that the sector would revive during Dasara festivities are dashed due to poor response from buyers. Generally, Dasara season is considered auspicious by buyers, builders and developers as well. During…

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RS Praveen Kumar criticizes Telugu Akademi’s lack of proper research, calls it shameful

On Friday, Praveen Kumar took to X (formerly Twitter) to inquire about which books competitive exam aspirants should follow. He expressed concern that the government was sidelining the rule of reservation in the High Court, focusing instead on the key issues related to Group – I services. Hyderabad: Telangana Public Service Commission, a constitutional body, pointing out that Telugu Akademi was functioning without proper research was shameful, said BRS leader Dr. RS Praveen Kumar. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Praveen Kumar on Friday sought to know as to what books the competitive exams aspirants should follow. Further, he said it was unfortunate that the rule of reservation was being sidelined by the government in the High Court and emphasis was being laid…

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Hyderabad: Student duped of Rs 2 Lakh in online investment scam

She was asked to join an online group for daily review rating tasks, where she got scammed. Hyderabad: A 21-year-old female student from the city became the latest target for the cyber fraudsters, who duped her to the tune of Rs 2 lakh promising high returns for investments. According to the police, the student received a message on social media regarding an online rating task. She was asked to join an online group for daily review rating tasks. After joining, the scammers started asking her for a small investment, promising a higher refund in return. Initially, she received some money, which built trust. Then, the scammers sent her a link, asking her to create a profile for a Bitcoin (BTC) account…

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Telangana BIE notifies first term holidays for junior colleges

The term holidays are applicable to all junior colleges offering two-year intermediate courses. Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) on Thursday declared first term holidays for junior colleges from October 6 to 13. The junior colleges will reopen on October 14. The term holidays are applicable to all junior colleges offering two-year intermediate courses. The district intermediate educational officers have been instructed to ensure that all junior college managements adhere to the first term holidays schedule.

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Water quality dips during Ganesh idol immersions in Hussain Sagar: TGPCB report

The findings from this year’s analysis indicate an increase in Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity during the immersion process at all locations. Hyderabad: The Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has monitored the water quality of Hussain Sagar lake during the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities last month and carried out water quality checks at six locations around the lake before, during, and after the immersion of idols. The findings from this year’s analysis indicate an increase in Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity during the immersion process at all locations. While there was a reduction in these values after the immersion, the post-immersion levels did not return to those observed before the event. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) saw an upward…

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Hyderabad: HNA Council formed to promote healthier society

Coordinator, Dr. Monica Sravanthi said the council aims to transform graduate doctors into Health and Nutrition Ambassadors (HNA), who will play a crucial role in spreading knowledge about health and nutrition in the society. Hyderabad: Aiming for a healthier society, the National Millets Media Portal has launched the Health and Nutrition Ambassador (HNA) Council with 50 doctors and plans to expand the council with 1,000 doctors by the year-end. Coordinator, Dr. Monica Sravanthi said the council aims to transform regular graduates into Health and Nutrition Ambassadors (HNA), who will play a crucial role in spreading knowledge about health and nutrition in the society. At a press meet here on Thursday, Chairman of the National Millets Media Portal, Srinivas Sarakadam shared plans…

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KTR condemns attack on journalist, demands immediate action

KTR pointed out the growing trend of targeting individuals – be they public representatives, journalists, or students – for questioning the government. Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the attack on journalist Chiluka Praveen, carried out allegedly by Congress supporters. He expressed outrage, questioning the state of democracy under the Congress regime. “We strongly condemn the indiscriminate attack on journalist Chiluka Praveen by Congress goons. Is this democracy or tyranny? Does people’s governance mean attacking those who question it?” Rama Rao asked in a statement. The BRS working president pointed out the growing trend of targeting individuals – be they public representatives, journalists, or students – for questioning the government. He said due to increased intolerance, the Congress activists were resorting to…

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