HYDERABAD

Hyderabad CP CV Anand reviews security arrangements for Ganesh, Milad-un-Nabi festivals

The Commissioner went to South Zone DCP office and met all the officers of L&O, Traffic, Task Force, and Special Branch and discussed in detail about the upcoming idols processions and the run up to it alongside the preparations for Milad celebrations Hyderabad: A day after assuming charge as the City Police Commissioner, CV Anand reviewed security arrangements being taken up at central and south zones for the Ganesh and Milad-un-Nabi festivities on field on Tuesday. Speaking after offering prayers at the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh, Anand encouraged the Ganesh Utsav committee members to follow the procedure like they did the previous year. He requested them to complete all relevant works by 6.30 am and start moving the 70-feet idol and…

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Hyderabad: Over Rs 1 crore returned to cybercrime victims in two cases

Victims of cyber frauds can report on the helpline number -1930 or through the national Cyber Crime reporting portal – cybercrime.gov.in. Hyderabad: An amount of Rs.1.09 crore was recovered and returned to the victims in two different cases of cyber frauds in the city. The City Cybercrime police have recovered an amount of Rs 1,09,10,000 crore in these cases where the victims were cheated by cyber fraudsters on the pretext of investment in trading and promising substantial profits. In the first instance, a 52-year-old private employee from Begumpet was cheated by cyber crooks on the pretext of online trading by promising substantial profits. In another instance, cyber fraudsters duped a 62-year-old man on the pretext of investment by promising huge profits. The victims who…

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Nigerian national caught for smuggling drugs by Hyderabad Narcotics Wing, deported

Police investigations revealed Nduka was illegally staying in India even after his passport and Visa was expired Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) who recently caught a Nigerian for smuggling of drugs, was deported in order to prevent the illegal activities. The suspect, Ikeji Innocent Nduka (53) of Lagos Nigeria and staying in Bengaluru, came to Mumbai on a Tourist Visa about 25 years ago. He ran a small cloth business for a brief period in Mumbai, Tamil Nadu and Bengaluru. However, he moved came to Hyderabad in May 2024 and started drug peddling before getting caught by the Punjagutta police. Police investigations revealed Nduka was illegally staying in India even after his passport and Visa was expired. He…

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Hyderabad: Unidentified man found hanging from tree in Madhapur

Though police suspect suicide, they said that other possible reasons for the death is yet to be investigated. Hyderabad: An unidentified man was found hanging from a tree in a secluded place in Madhapur on Tuesday. According to the police, the victim, suspected to be in his mid-thirties, appeared to be a construction worker. The local residents who found him hanging from a tree amidst the bushes at Guttala Begumpet area, informed the Madhapur police. Though police suspect suicide, they said that other possible reasons for the death is yet to be investigated. The body was shifted to the Osmania General Hospital morgue for autopsy.

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Telangana Board extends intermediate admissions deadline to September 15

The Board extended the admissions deadline due to heavy rains that lashed the State over the last few days. Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education on Tuesday extended the deadline for admissions to first-year intermediate streams for the academic year 2024-25 till September 15. The Board extended the admissions deadline due to heavy rains that lashed the State over the last few days. Principals of junior colleges offering two-year intermediate courses have been asked to make first-year admissions till the extended deadline. Students and parents have been asked to take admission only in affiliated colleges. For a list of affiliated colleges, visit the website https://tgbie.cgg.gov.in.

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KCR pays tribute to Telangana armed struggle fighter Chityala Ailamma

Lauds her as a symbol of Telangana women’s power and courage of the downtrodden sections Hyderabad: Commemorating Telangana armed struggle fighter Chityala Ailamma on her death anniversary on Tuesday, BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao paid homage to her enduring fighting spirit. He lauded her as a symbol of Telangana women’s power and courage of the downtrodden sections. Chandrashekhar Rao said Ailamma’s indomitable fighting spirit, her resilience and resistance against oppressive regimes played a crucial role in the broader movement for Telangana statehood. “Ailamma’s defiance of anti-people forces remains a beacon of inspiration for all. Her resistance is timeless and continues to inspire us,” he remarked. Also Read No salaries: Gram panchayat employee attempts suicide, KTR slams Congress In honour…

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Facilitate provision to restructure debts or extend assistance, Revanth to Finance Commission

Chief Minister reminds that Telangana was an economically growing, rapidly transforming State, which contributed a lot to the nation Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appealed to the 16th Finance Commission to facilitate a provision of either restructuring debts or extend additional assistance. ” I speak for all States on this increase allocation of central funds to States from 41 percent to 50 percent. I promise you, if you can do this, I will take a huge responsibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to make India a 5 trillion dollar economy. I will make Telangana 1 trillion economy,” Revanth Reddy said to the Commission members here on Monday. Welcoming the Commission members, the Chief Minister said Telangana was the youngest State of…

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Hyderabad: Woman jumps to death at Begumpet

Rajitha (45), died by suicide in a gated community at Airlines Colony in Begumpet on Monday. She was upset over her ill health and family issues, police said. Rajitha (45), a native of Kerala who was staying with her family was upset over her health issues for quite some time. She slipped into depression recently after losing her mother and decided to take the extreme step. Police said Rajitha jumped from the fourth floor of the building and died on the spot due to grievous bleeding injuries. Case is under investigation.

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Caroline Libresco highlights systemic barriers for diverse voices in independent filmmaking

Drawing comparisons between the United States and Indian film industries, Caroline, who has spent nearly two decades in the independent film space, emphasised that the independent film movement in India is still in its early stages but ripe with potential. Hyderabad: Independent filmmaking has always been about providing platform for diverse voices. However, we continue to face systemic barriers, especially for women and filmmakers of colour, says longtime Sundance Institute veteran and noted film producer, Caroline Libresco, who is currently in Hyderabad, engaging with student filmmakers, film festival organisers, and industry professionals. Drawing comparisons between the United States and Indian film industries, Caroline, who has spent nearly two decades in the independent film space, emphasised that the independent film movement in…

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Syria outclass India, lift Intercontinental Cup in Hyderabad

The Eagles of Qasioun register a 3-0 victory over the Blue Tigers in Hyderabad on Monday as Marquez’s India era off to a rocky start. Hyderabad: Syria clinched the Intercontinental Cup in dominant fashion with a 3-0 victory over India at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. Goals from Mahmoud Alaswad, Daleho Mohsen Irandust and Pablo David Sabbag sealed a convincing win, leaving India’s new era under head coach Manolo Marquez off to a rocky start. The stakes were high for the Blue Tigers, who needed a win to lift the trophy, but it was Syria who set the tone early. The match barely settled before Syria opened the scoring in the seventh minute, with Mahmoud Alaswad capitalising…

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