HYDERABAD

Hyderabad: 28-year-old accountant dies after DCM vehicle hits motorcycle in Madhapur

A 28-year-old accountant, Muppidi Praveen Kumar, died after a DCM vehicle hit his motorcycle near an Indian Oil fuel station at Madhapur late on Monday night. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to injuries. Police have registered a case Hyderabad: An accountant died when a DCM vehicle hit his motorcycle at Madhapur on Monday night. According to the police, the victim Muppidi Praveen Kumar (28), a resident of Ayyappa Society, Madhapur and a native of West Godavari district in AP, worked as an accountant at a private company in the city. On Monday night, around 12.20 am, he was going home on his motorcycle. “On the way, while taking a U-turn near the Indian Oil Fuel Station at Madhapur road,…

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ECI bans exit polls for Jubilee Hills bye-election from Nov 6 to 11

The Election Commission of India has banned the conduct and publication of exit polls for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election between November 6 and 11. The restriction applies across all media platforms, with violations inviting penal action under the Representation of the People Act. Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has imposed a ban on the conduct and publication of exit polls in connection with the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency bye-election between November 6 and 11. The District Election Officer and GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan, in a press release issued here on Wednesday, said that as per the Commission’s notification, no person should conduct, publish, or publicise any exit poll through print, electronic, or any other media between 7 am on November 6…

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SCR sets record with Rs 1.08 crore ticket checking revenue in one day

South Central Railway set a record by earning Rs 1.08 crore from ticket checking on a single day. During the festive rush, 16,105 ticketless or irregular travellers were fined across six divisions, marking the highest-ever revenue in SCR’s history Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has earned a record Rs 1.08 crore through ticket checking on a single day on October 13, the highest-ever single-day revenue in the zone’s history. The special drive was conducted across all six divisions, including in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur, and Nanded, in view of the festive rush for Diwali and Chhath. A total of 16,105 cases of ticketless or irregular travel were found during the drive, with fines collected from offenders. According to SCR authorities, the…

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Hyderabad: Hostel residents allegedly attack family over parking dispute

A parking dispute in KPHB Colony, Hyderabad, turned violent on Tuesday night as hostel residents allegedly attacked a local family, including a woman. Police said the altercation followed repeated complaints and a damaged bike seat cover. Investigation is underway. Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at KPHB Colony Road No. 5 after a group of hostel residents allegedly attacked a local family, including a woman on Tuesday night. According to police, the dispute began over parking issues, as the family had repeatedly asked hostel residents not to park their bikes in front of their house. Despite several complaints, the hostel management failed to take action. Matters escalated when a bike seat cover was found cut, prompting nearly 30 youths from the hostel to assault…

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Hyderabad: 11-year-old girl escapes kidnapping, attempted assault in Mirchowk

An 11-year-old government school student escaped a kidnap and assault attempt by an auto driver in Hyderabad’s Mirchowk. She jumped from the moving auto, sought help, and locals caught the accused, who is now in police custody Hyderabad: An 11-year-old girl studying in a government school narrowly escaped a kidnapping and attempted sexual assault by an auto driver in Mirchowk on Tuesday evening. As per available information, the suspect, Syed Shabbir, allegedly lured the girl by falsely claiming her father had asked him to take her home. After picking up another boy and dropping him off, Shabbir tried to sexually assault the girl inside the auto while heading towards Malakpet. Showing remarkable bravery, the girl escaped by jumping from the moving auto…

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Drug peddlers nabbed with 1.3 kg hashish oil in Hyderabad

Hyderabad Task Force (East) arrested five persons, including two peddlers, and seized 1.3 kg of hashish oil. The accused sold the drug at Rs 500 per five-gram bottle. A case was registered at Afzalgunj police station Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (East) team on Wednesday caught five persons who were involved in drug peddling and consumption. The police seized 1,350 grams of hashish oil from them. Those apprehended are Kethubonia Sanjay Kumar (31) and Abba Naganna (25), both drug peddlers, and three consumers, K Mahesh (31), Shaik Irfan (35) and K Lokesh (19). According to the police, Sanjay and Naganna were purchasing drugs from different sources and later selling it to local consumers at Rs 500 for a bottle containing five grams of hashish…

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GHMC repairs 15,925 potholes in Hyderabad under Road Safety drive

Under its Road Safety initiative, GHMC has repaired 15,925 potholes out of 18,087 identified in Hyderabad. The drive also restored catchpits, replaced covers, and repaired central medians, aiming to reduce traffic bottlenecks and improve commuter safety and convenience Hyderabad: As part of its Road Safety initiative, the GHMC identified a total of 18,087 potholes across the city, of which, 15,925 have been repaired as on Wednesday. Additionally, 805 catchpits were restored, 388 covers replaced, and 18 central medians repaired, according to a press release. The initiative is aimed at eliminating traffic bottlenecks and enhancing the commuter experience through rapid road restoration efforts. GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan had issued instructions to achieve 100% pothole coverage, with special emphasis on speed, quality, and public convenience. Zone-wise break-up…

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GHMC conducts surprise checks at 43 sweet shops in Hyderabad

GHMC’s Food Safety Wing conducted surprise inspections at 43 sweet shops across Hyderabad as part of its Diwali drive. Officials found several hygiene violations, including lack of pest control, untested water, and unhygienic kitchen conditions. Inspections will continue citywide Hyderabad: As part of a special Diwali drive to check the quality and hygiene standards in the preparation and sale of sweets, GHMC’s Food Safety Wing officials conducted surprise inspections at 43 sweet shops across the city. During the inspections, Food Safety Officers (FSOs) found several violations, including lack of pest control operations, untested water used for food preparation, broken flooring in tiffin sections, absence of workers’ medical records, fly infestation in display areas, and dirty ovens. The food business operators were instructed…

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Man dies after being hit by car in Shadnagar

A 45-year-old man, identified as Antigali Yadaiah from Elkatta village in Ranga Reddy district, died after being hit by a car while crossing the road at Shadnagar on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case against the driver and launched an investigation Hyderabad: A 45-year-old man died in a road accident at Shadnagar on the city outskirts on Tuesday night. The victim, identified as Antigali Yadaiah (45), a resident of Elkatta village in Farooqnagar mandal of Ranga Reddy district, was crossing the road when a car hit him. He suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment, police said. A case has been registered against the car driver and investigation is underway, the Shadnagar…

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Hyderabad: Missing woman found dead in Mantrala Cheruvu, Meerpet

A 55-year-old woman, Yadamma alias Kamala, who went missing from Badangpet three days ago, was found dead in Mantrala Cheruvu, Meerpet. Police suspect suicide due to ill health. Her body was retrieved by expert swimmers. Investigation is ongoing Hyderabad: A 55-year-old woman who went missing three days ago was found dead in the Mantrala Cheruvu in Meerpet on Tuesday. She is suspected to have died by suicide due to ill health, police said. The victim, identified as Yadamma alias Kamala from Mamatha Nagar Colony in Badangpet, had left home for a nearby shop and went missing on Sunday. As she did not return until night, anxious family members searched for him in all possible places, and later approached the local police.…

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