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Nov- 2024 -15 November
Government implicating innocent people to blame BRS for Lagacherla incident: KTR
Speaking outside Sangareddy prison on Friday after meeting 16 arrested villagers, Rama Rao alleged that the arrests were politically motivated to suppress dissent. He claimed, “Innocent people are being targeted simply for supporting the BRS. The police, in collusion with Tirupati Reddy and local Congress leaders, are intimidating villagers and their families with threats of violence if they oppose them.” Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s brother Tirupati Reddy was unleashing reign of terror in Lagacherla to acquire lands belonging to farmers and tribals forcibly for the proposed private pharma company. He said in collusion with Tirupati Reddy, the police implicated innocent villagers to blame the BRS for the alleged attack on the district authorities.…
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13 November
Cyberabad police destroy 2,380 kilos of seized narcotic drugs
The drugs such as ganja, hashish oil, ganja chocolates, hashish oil, MDMA, cocaine, charas, opium, LSD blots pertained to 155 NDPS Act cases registered at different police stations in Cyberabad Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police destroyed 2,380 kilograms of narcotic drugs seized during different operations. The drugs such as ganja, hashish oil, ganja chocolates, hashish oil, MDMA, cocaine, charas, opium, LSD blots pertained to 155 NDPS Act cases registered at different police stations in Cyberabad, said officials. The drugs were destroyed at G J Multiclave (India) Private Limited, a common bio medical waste treatment and disposal facility at Nandigama mandal of Ranga Reddy district.
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13 November
More trains partially cancelled due to derailment of goods train in Peddapalli
A goods train derailed in Peddapalli district on Tuesday late night leading to the cancellation and diversion of several trains under the SCR jurisdiction. Hyderabad: Due to derailment of goods train between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam, the following trains running on November 13 are partially cancelled. Accordingly, Nagpur – Secunderabad (20101) and Secunderabad – Nagpur (20102) have been partially cancelled. A goods train derailed in Peddapalli district on Tuesday late night leading to the cancellation and diversion of several trains under the SCR jurisdiction. SCR officials said 11 wagons of a goods train carrying iron ore had derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam. As per the officials, the incident happened at around 10 PM on Tuesday. Due to the derailment, 37 trains have been cancelled.…
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13 November
KLM Airlines to launch direct flights between Amsterdam and Hyderabad from September
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the launch of new direct services between Amsterdam and Hyderabad starting September 2, 2025 Hyderabad: KLM Airlines to launch direct flights between Amsterdam and Hyderabad from September KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the launch of new direct services between Amsterdam and Hyderabad starting September 2, 2025. The airline will operate three weekly flights between the two cities, marking the fourth direct connection between Amsterdam and India. The new service will be operated by KLM’s Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, which offers a premium travel experience with 35 seats in World Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Comfort Class, and 229 seats in Economy Class. The direct flights will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Flight…
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13 November
Hyderabad: Tensions escalate at Shamshabad as self-proclaimed ‘Naga Aghori’ visits Hanuman temple
Aghori said she was upset over the desecration of idols of deities in the temple early this month triggering protests in the area. Hyderabad: Tensions escalated at communal surcharged Shamshabad in Ranga Reddy district after a self proclaimed controversial Naga Aghori visited the Hanuman temple at Airport colony on Wednesday. Aghori said she was upset over the desecration of idols of deities in the temple early this month triggering protests in the area. On Wednesday morning, the Aghori drove in her car to the temple and offered prayers. Later, the police reached the spot and asked to go away fearing another round of protest and law and order issues. The Aghori confined herself to her car and threatened to self immolate herself. The…
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13 November
Thirty-Seventh Hyderabad Book Fair to be held at Kaloji Kalakshetram
This year’s event promises exciting new features, including enhanced facilities and reduced stall prices, making it more accessible to both exhibitors and visitors Hyderabad: The 37th edition of the Hyderabad Book Fair will be held from December 19 to December 29, at the Kaloji Kalakshetram (NTR Stadium). The fair will open its doors daily from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This year’s event promises exciting new features, including enhanced facilities and reduced stall prices, making it more accessible to both exhibitors and visitors. In addition, every stall will offer attractive discounts on a wide variety of books. The fair will showcase a diverse lineup of national and international publishing houses. Famous names in the industry, including Telugu Academy, Navachethana, Nava Telangana, Navodaya, Emesco, Telugu…
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13 November
OU VC flags imbalance between PhDs awarded and high-quality publications volume
Prof. Kumar, who convened the first meeting with all university faculty members after assuming charge as VC here, highlighted the need for research excellence, urging faculty to produce quality 3-11 publications that reflect genuine scholarship rather than simply aiming for promotions Hyderabad: Osmania University Vice Chancellor Prof. Molugaram Kumar on Wednesday expressed concern over the imbalance between PhD degrees awarded and the volume of high-quality publications, noting that this trend does not bode well for the university’s standing. “Innovation is the hallmark of an intellectual, and we must strive toward this ideal,” he remarked, underscoring the importance of remaining competitive amidst a growing number of premier institutions like IITs, IIMs and private universities. Prof. Kumar, who convened the first meeting…
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12 November
Hyderabad: 23-year-old Kashmiri woman found dead in her apartment at Filmnagar
According to her relatives, she was into a friendship with a man and due to some issues in the relationship, she slipped into depression Hyderabad: A 23-year-old woman from Kashmir, who worked for a multinational bank, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her apartment in Gulshannagar of Filmnagar. According to the police, the woman did not answer calls made to her mobile phone from the office following which the police were alerted. The police reached the house and broke open her flat’s door. The woman was found dead in the room. The relatives of the woman informed the police that she was into a friendship with a man and due to some issues in the relationship, she slipped into depression and might have ended…
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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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