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Nov- 2024 -12 November
Legendary courtesans of Golconda: Taramati, Premamati’s legacy remains unforgettable
The stories of Taramati’s and Premamati’s ethereal dual performances impressed and mesmerized the Sultan from afar. It’s said that the ravishing Taramati sang from her open-air pavilion—the Taramati Baradari (By N. Shiva Kumar) Taramati and Premamati, the legendary courtesans of the Golconda Sultanate, graced the Deccan with their beauty, artistry, and unwavering loyalty. In the 17th century, under Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah, the court at Golconda thrived with culture, song, and dance, becoming a colourful canvas for these remarkable women. Taramati and Premamati were more than courtesans; they were artists whose skills in music and dance resonated across the kingdom, capturing the admiration of 7 th Sultan of the dynasty, and leaving an indelible mark on history. The sultan was apparently a…
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9 November
Police Clash with BRS leaders demanding Dalit bandhu funds, MLA hospitalized
Former Minister Harish Rao expressed his outrage over the police attack on MLA Kaushik Reddy. Hyderabad: Tensions escalated in Huzurabad as BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy and party workers staging a protest demanding the immediate release of funds for Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries, came under the attack of the police on Saturday. The protest saw a large turnout of beneficiaries, resulting in a police lathi charge that left several injured and requiring hospital treatment, while Kaushik Reddy was admitted to hospital with injuries. The police action against MLA Kaushik Reddy was condemned as inhumane and questioning the delay in Dalit Bandhu assistance should not result in such harsh treatment. The person raising the issue, happened to be an MLA. Allegations have surfaced that…
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9 November
Mild winter expected for Hyderabad until month-end, possibility of rains
Over the past 24 hours, the city’s maximum temperature reached 31.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, marking a 1.3 degrees Celsius increase from the seasonal norm Hyderabad: Winter temperatures in Hyderabad are expected to remain mild through the end of November, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicating limited chances of a significant dip in temperature. According to Dr. A. Shravani, a scientist with IMD-Hyderabad, “The temperature will not drop much, and there is a possibility of rains.” Over the past 24 hours, the city’s maximum temperature reached 31.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, marking a 1.3 degrees Celsius increase from the seasonal norm. The minimum temperature recorded early on Saturday was 19.6 degrees Celsius, also slightly above average by 1.1 degrees Celsius. BHEL Factory recorded…
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9 November
Four, including 3 of family from Hyd, killed in Kalaburagi road accident
According to officials, the family was said to be on a pilgrimage to the Dattatreya Temple in Ganagapura in Afzalpura taluk when the incident occurred Kalaburagi: Four people were killed after their car collided with a pickup goods vehicle near Maragutti cross in Kamalapura taluk here, during the early hours on Saturday, police said. The deceased were identified as Bhargav Krishna (55) from Hyderabad, his wife Sangeetha (45), and their son Uttam Raghavan (28), police said, adding that the identity of the deceased car driver has not yet been established. According to police sources, the family was said to be on a pilgrimage to the Dattatreya Temple in Ganagapura in Afzalpura taluk. Police reached the spot and shifted the bodies to a local…
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9 November
Cyberabad SOT seizes 22 tonnes of PDS rice at Rajendranagar
According to police, the duo collected rice from poor people and smuggling it to Karnataka where it was sold at a higher price Hyderabad: The Cyberabad SOT seized 22 tonnes of PDS rice on Saturday when it was being transported to Karnataka. On specific information, the Special Operations Team (Rajendranagar) stopped a truck carrying the rice bags at Rajendranagar. The police seized the truck and caught two persons. The police learnt the men were collecting the rice from poor people and smuggling it to Karnataka where it was sold at a higher price.
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8 November
Owaisi hails SC ruling on AMU minority status as key moment for Indian Muslims
The Hyderabad MP posted on X that the 1967 judgment wrongly denied Aligarh Muslim University its minority status, which he argued it rightfully holds. He referenced Article 30 of the Indian Constitution, which grants minorities the right to establish and manage their educational institutions as they see fit. Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi has hailed the Supreme Court order on the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University saying it is an important day for Muslims of India. The seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court ruled 4:3 to overturn a key 1967 judgment which removed minority status of AMU. The Hyderabad MP posted on X that the 1967 judgment had rejected the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University…
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8 November
TGCSB nabs UP man for involvement in sending job seekers to Cambodia to engage in cybercrimes
The arrested person was identified as Sadakat Khan (37) from Sultanpur in UP. He was arrested on November 2 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi while returning from Maldives, where he was taking shelter. Hyderabad: The Cyber Crime Police Station (Headquarters) of the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has nabbed a man from Uttar Pradesh for his alleged involvement in sending job aspirants illegally to Cambodia to engage in cybercrimes. The arrested person was identified as Sadakat Khan (37) from Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh. He was arrested on November 2 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi while returning from Maldives, where he was taking shelter. In this case, three other agents – K.Sai Prasad from Jagityal, Mohd Abid Hussain…
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7 November
Hyderabad: 27-year-old electrician dies by suicide at Attapur
Sai Kumar’s friends informed the police that he slipped into depression over personal issues and might have ended his life over it Hyderabad: An electrician died by suicide at his house in Attapur reportedly over some personal issues late on Wednesday. Sai Kumar, (27), a resident of Attapur and a native of Mahabubnagar district worked as a private electrician. On Wednesday night, he is suspected to have hanged himself in a room at the house. Sai Kumar’s friends informed the police that he slipped into depression over personal issues and might have ended his life over it. The police registered a case and investigating from all angles.
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7 November
Cyberabad CP Avinash Mohanty makes surprise visit to Attapur PS
Directs officials not to delay investigation into the cases and file chargesheet promptly Hyderabad: Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Avinash Mohanty paid a surprise visit to the Attapur police station. The Cyberabad CP inspected important files in the police station and checked other records. He directed the officials not to delay investigation into the cases and file chargesheet promptly. He asked the local police to act tough against the drug peddlers and prevent sale of narcotics.
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7 November
KTR slams Congress Govt for misgovernance, corruption, neglect of people
Rama Rao criticised the Congress for abandoning welfare schemes like Kalyana Lakshmi and Rythu Bima, leaving beneficiaries in distress. Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of failing Telangana on multiple fronts. In a series of pointed remarks on X, he highlighted the plight of farmers, students, and the poor under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s leadership, describing the government as ineffective and corrupt. He declared that the people of Telangana will soon reject Congress, ending their misrule. Rama Rao criticised the Congress for abandoning welfare schemes like Kalyana Lakshmi and Rythu Bima, leaving beneficiaries in distress. He condemned the government’s failure to address the ongoing food poisoning incidents in Gurukul and Ashram schools, questioning…
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