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Hyderabad: LB Nagar Sub-Inspector dies in sleep; heart attack suspected

A Sub-Inspector at LB Nagar Police Station, Sanjay Sawant, died in his sleep early Wednesday. He was found unresponsive in the station barracks and rushed to Kamineni Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. A heart attack is suspected Hyderabad: A Sub-Inspector working at the LB Nagar Police Station died in his sleep on Wednesday, creating an atmosphere of grief among the staff. The officer, Sanjay Sawant (58), was found unconscious on a cot inside the station barracks during the early hours. Police personnel immediately shifted him to Kamineni Hospital, where doctors declared that he had died before arrival. Preliminary medical opinion indicated that a heart attack may have been the cause of death. Sanjay Sawant had been serving at the LB Nagar…

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Hyderabad: Man dies by suicide at Ghatkesar railway station; financial stress suspected

A man from Ghatkesar died by suicide at the local railway station on Tuesday night. Police say financial stress and job loss may have contributed. He is survived by his wife and two children, and the GRP has begun an investigation Hyderabad: A man died by suicide by allegedly falling under a speeding train at Ghatkesar railway station on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 11.30 pm, when the victim, Paredula Bikshapati, a resident of Ghatkesar and a driver by profession, allegedly placed his head on the railway track before the arrival of an unidentified train. According to family members, Bikshapati had been jobless for some time and had developed drinking habits due to financial stress. He is survived by his wife and…

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Hyderabad: Fire engulfs car, four passengers jump out in nick of time

Four passengers had a narrow escape after their car suddenly caught fire near Makta Madaram gate in Ranga Reddy district on Wednesday morning. The vehicle was completely gutted within minutes. Locals said a suspected short circuit may have triggered the blaze. Hyderabad: Four passengers of a car had a providential escape when their car caught fire near Makta Madaram gate in Rangareddy district here on Wednesday morning. According to local people, the car was completely gutted even before the fire tenders could rush them. The four passengers wer eon their way to Hyderabad when fire broke out in the car. The passengers managed to jump out of the vehicle, even as flames engulfed the car in a jiffy. A possible short…

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Technical glitch triggers chaos at Hyderabad airport; 33 flights cancelled

A major technical glitch affecting multiple IndiGo aircraft and other airlines caused chaos at Hyderabad’s RGIA from Tuesday night, leading to 33 flight cancellations. Nearly 1,000 passengers were stranded overnight, with disrupted schedules and missed international connections Hyderabad: A major technical glitch in multiple IndiGo aircrafts triggered a chaos at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), from Tuesday night, leading to the cancellation of at least 33 flights, including several departing from Hyderabad and some arriving from various States. The unexpected disruption created severe confusion and frustration at the airport. Nearly 1,000 passengers had been waiting at the terminal with no clarity on flight rescheduling. They were only provided with accomodation by the airlines late night. Passengers travelling to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, as well as…

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Two youths found dead in auto at Chandrayangutta; steroid overdose suspected

Tension gripped Chandrayangutta after two youths, Jahangir and Irfan, were found dead in an auto-rickshaw on Wednesday. Police suspect a possible steroid overdose, as both had reportedly been using bodybuilding substances. The bodies were sent to OGH for autopsy and a case was registered. Hyderabad: Tension prevailed in Chandrayangutta on Wednesday morning after two bodies were found inside an auto-rickshaw, triggering panic among local residents. Police rushed to the spot upon receiving information and conducted an initial inspection. The dead persons were identified as Jahangir and Irfan, both residents of the same locality. According to reports, no external injuries were found on the bodies, raising suspicion about the cause of death. During preliminary investigation, officials suspect that the duo may have…

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Speeding tipper truck causes multi-vehicle crash in Malakpet; no casualties

A speeding tipper truck allegedly suffered a brake failure in Malakpet on Wednesday, crashing into a divider before colliding with a lorry and a bus near Tirumala Hills. The accident caused heavy traffic, but no casualties were reported, police said. Hyderabad: A major mishap was reported in Malakpet on Wednesday, after a speeding tipper truck lost control due to an alleged brake failure and collided with other vehicles. The mishap occurred near the Tirumala Hills area, causing panic among commuters. As per available information, the truck was travelling at high speed when its brakes suddenly failed. Unable to stop, the vehicle first crashed into the road divider. The momentum pushed it further ahead, where it violently collided with a lorry and…

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SCR to run special trains for Sabarimala pilgrims

South Central Railway announced four special train services connecting Charlapalli and Kollam Junction for Sabarimala pilgrims in December 2025 and January 2026. The services aim to manage the expected rush of devotees and provide smoother, more comfortable travel during the peak pilgrimage season Hyderabad: To cater to the increased rush of Sabarimala pilgrims, South Central Railway (SCR) has announced four special train services connecting Charlapalli and Kollam Junction in December 2025 and January 2026.The special services include: Train No. 07119 – Charlapalli to Kollam running on December 17 and 31, and Train No. 07121 – Charlapalli to Kollam running on December 20.Train No. 07118 – Kollam to Charlapalli running on December 15, and Train No. 07120 – Kollam to Charlapalli on…

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ED puts seized Hawker jet on auction to repay fraud victims

The ED has put a seized Hawker 800A business jet, bought for Rs 14 crore by Falcon Group CMD Amardeep Kumar, up for auction as part of efforts to repay victims of a Rs 792-crore invoice-discounting scam. The auction is scheduled for December 9 Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate has put up for auction a seized business jet, purchased in 2024 for about Rs 14 crore, as part of efforts to recover funds for victims of an alleged investors’ fraud. The Hawker 800A aircraft, bearing registration number N935H, was seized by the probe agency in March during raids conducted at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad. The searches were part of a probe against the Falcon Group (Capital Protection Force Private Limited),…

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Hyderabad: Man killed, wife injured in rash-driven truck accident at Jeedimetla

A man died and his wife was seriously injured after a speeding truck hit them while crossing a busy road at Chintal, Jeedimetla. The wife was shifted to a nearby hospital, and police have registered a case and begun investigation Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a man died while his wife was grievously injured after a rashly driven truck hit a couple at Chintal in Jeedimetla on Monday. As per information available, a speeding lorry rammed into a couple identified as Ramesh and Latha, who were crossing the busy road. The husband died on the spot due to the impact. The wife, who suffered grievous injuries, was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital in Chintal for treatment. The Jeedimetla Police reached the spot, registered a…

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One killed, two injured in centering structure collapse at ESIC Hospital in Hyderabad

A contractor was killed and two labourers were seriously injured when a centering structure collapsed during renovation at ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar. Police have registered a case and launched a probe into possible negligence and safety lapses Hyderabad: A contractor died and two labourers sustained grievous injuries after the iron centering support structures collapsed during the ongoing renovation works at the ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Sanathnagar on Monday. The incident took place in the emergency block where modernisation activities were underway. According to the police, the centering structure suddenly caved in, causing heavy concrete slab fragments to fall on the workers below. Bhanu Chander (25), a contractor, died and two labourers suffered injuries. Senior hospital officials rushed to the scene and,…

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