HYDERABAD

ABVP demands Osmania University to reduce high Telangana SET fees

ABVP’s Osmania University unit demanded a reduction in TG SET exam fees, saying they are much higher than NET charges. The student group also sought rescheduling to avoid clash with NET dates. OU officials assured to review the request Hyderabad: The ABVP Osmania University (OU) unit on Thursday demanded the university administration to reduce fees for the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET). In a statement, ABVP OU unit president Druhan and secretary Shivashankar said the fee for the National Eligibility Test, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) across the country, is Rs 1,000 for general category, Rs 600 for OBCs, an Rs 320 for SC/ST candidates. However, the OU, which holds TG SET, charges Rs 2,000 for…

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Moghalpura police arrest two for attacking parcel delivery boy

Moghalpura police arrested two persons for allegedly attacking a parcel delivery boy, Nadeem Qureshi, at Sultan Shahi. The incident occurred when the suspects argued with him while he was waiting to deliver a parcel, causing injuries Hyderabad: The Moghalpura police arrested two persons for allegedly attacking a parcel delivery boy at Sultan Shahi two days ago. According to the police, the victim, Nadeem Qureshi, a resident of Tallabkatta, went to deliver a parcel to a customer at Sultan Shahi on Tuesday evening. “While Nadeem was waiting for the customer, two persons, Kishan and his son Arjun, got into an argument with him for standing near their house. Both of them then attacked Nadeem, causing injuries,” said Moghalpura police. Based on a…

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Hyderabad: Garbage piles up in colonies, causing inconvenience to residents

Heavy rains and Dasara holidays have delayed garbage collection in Hyderabad, leaving roads littered and foul-smelling. GHMC officials say 90% of sanitation staff have returned and cleanup has resumed. The Commissioner ordered urgent sanitation and road safety measures Hyderabad: Sanitation in Hyderabad, which till recently was acknowledged as a clean and green city, has apparently taken a backseat. With an extremely active monsoon mercilessly lashing the city and suburbs, apart from inundated and muddy roads, the sight of garbage piles has become a common sight. Despite the Dasara festivities concluding, sanitation workers of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have delayed garbage collection, leading to accumulated waste and foul odours in various colonies across the city. Garbage lifting operations were also…

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Hyderabad: Major drug manufacturing racket busted, 4 held, Rs 72 crore worth Ephedrine seized

The EAGLE team busted a secret drug manufacturing unit in Jeedimetla, arresting four and seizing 220 kg of Ephedrine worth Rs 72 crore. The accused used a pharma factory in Bollaram for production. One director remains absconding Hyderabad: In a major breakthrough against drug manufacturing networks, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) team busted a clandestine drug unit operating at Springfield Colony in Jeedimetla and caught four persons. Officials seized 220 kilograms of Ephedrine, valued at around Rs 10 crore in India and Rs 72 crore in international market. The arrested persons are Vastavayi Shiva Ramakrishna Parama Varma from Kakinada, previously arrested by NCB in 2017 and 2019 for similar offences, D Anil (31), Production Manager at PNM…

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AIMIM likely to skip Jubilee Hills by-poll to consolidate minority vote

The AIMIM is expected to stay out of the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11, a strategic move aimed at preventing minority vote division and defeating the BJP. With over 1.20 lakh Muslim voters in the constituency, AIMIM’s decision is seen as a tactical shift. Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is unlikely to contest the Jubilee Hills by-election to be held on November 11. The AIMIM’s move to stay away from the Jubilee Hills by-polls is being seen as an attempt to prevent the splitting of minority votes and ensure the defeat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). It is widely believed that the Muslim vote is the deciding factor in Jubilee Hills constituency, which comprises minority-dominated areas like Erragadda,…

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Strict enforcement of MCC in Jubilee Hills assembly constituency

For the Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll, 1,620 defacement cases of political posters, banners, and wall writings have been recorded, including 1,097 on public and 523 on private property. GHMC deployed squads to enforce Model Code of Conduct strictly Hyderabad: As part of the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), a total of 1,620 defacement cases, including political parties’ posters, banners, and wall writings, have been recorded so far. Of these, 1,097 cases were on public property and 523 on private property in the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency by-poll, according to an official statement. On Wednesday, the District Election Officer, RV Karnan, released cumulative data on MCC defacement cases. The GHMC launched an enforcement drive on October 6, soon after the Election Commission…

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Hyderabad police seize Rs 4 lakh cash, liquor bottles in Punjagutta during Jubilee Hills by-poll checks

During by-poll vehicle checks at Punjagutta, Hyderabad Police caught a man carrying Rs 4 lakh unaccounted cash and nine liquor bottles. The man, a real estate employee, failed to show valid documents. The cash was handed to Income Tax officials Hyderabad: During the Jubilee Hills by-poll-related vehicle checking, the Hyderabad Police caught one person and seized Rs 4 lakh unaccounted cash and nine liquor bottles at Punjagutta on Wednesday. The man, who is reportedly working for a real estate firm in the city, was carrying the cash and liquor bottles in a car. On enquiring about the source of the cash, he failed to produce relevant documents pertaining to the amount. Police said the cash will be handed over to I-T…

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Hyderabad: Husband kills estranged wife with scarf and cement slab

A man in Chevella allegedly killed his estranged second wife, Rajitha, following a family dispute. He strangled her and struck her chest with a cement slab, later surrendering to police after notifying the village sarpanch. Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly killed his estranged second wife over a family dispute at their house in Venkatannaguda in Chevella on Tuesday night. As per available information, V Jangaiah, a resident of Venkatannaguda, has two wives. While living with his first wife, he married Rajitha 15 years ago. The couple has two children, but Rajitha separated from him three years ago. On Monday, Jangaiah brought Rajitha to Venkatannaguda and met her in the presence of village elders. When he tried to persuade…

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Hyderabad: Two arrested in Falaknuma for possessing country-made pistol

The Central Crime Station and local police arrested two fruit vendors in Falaknuma for possessing a country-made pistol, allegedly bought to sell for profit. A third suspect is absconding. Police seized a pistol and two mobile phones Hyderabad: The Central Crime Station officials, along with the local police, arrested two persons on Wednesday for allegedly possessing a country-made pistol in Falaknuma. The arrested duo,  Vijay Yadav (25) of Lingampalli and Bunty Kumar Yadav (22) of Santosh Nagar, work as fruit vendors. Another suspect, Sonu Kumar from Bihar, remains absconding. Police said Vijay purchased the pistol three months ago from a source in Bihar for Rs 58,000, intending to sell it at a higher rate for profit. The duo allegedly tried to…

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Hyderabad: 30-year-old ends life in ECIL hotel room; financial stress suspected

A 30-year-old man, M Narender, died by suicide by setting himself ablaze in a hotel room at ECIL on Wednesday. Police suspect financial problems and stock market losses drove him to take the extreme step. Kushaiguda Police are investigating Hyderabad: A 30-year-old man, M Narender, died by suicide by allegedly setting himself ablaze at a hotel room in ECIL on Wednesday. Preliminary investigations suggested that financial difficulties and losses in the stock market had led to his suicide. Narender previously worked as a sales executive for a private firm in Erragadda and was living with his mother following his father’s demise. Kushaiguda Police are investigating.

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