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Hyderabad: Woman dies by suicide after argument with husband over liquor in Rajendranagar

A housewife, Aruna, died by suicide at her home in Kismatpur, Rajendranagar, after an argument with her husband Shekhar over his liquor consumption. Police said she consumed a poisonous substance mixed with alcohol. A case has been registered Hyderabad: A housewife died by suicide at Rajendranagar after her husband scolded her when she asked him not to consume liquor. According to the police, the woman, Aruna, was married to Shekhar and they lived at Kismatpur in Rajendranagar. On Wednesday night, Shekhar scolded his wife when she asked him not to consume too much liquor. “Depressed over it, Aruna took a bottle of liquor kept in the house and mixed some poisonous substance into it. She consumed the liquid and died,” said…

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Hyderabad: Two more suspects arrested in Khazana jewellery dacoity case

Chandanagar police arrested two more suspects, Anish Kumar Singh and Prince Kumar Rajak, in the Khazana jewellery store dacoity case. Earlier, two others were held. Police said a six-member gang looted silver ornaments after shooting at a deputy manager Hyderabad: Two more suspects were arrested by the Chandanagar police in connection with the dacoity at the Khazana jewellery store reported last week. The arrested men, identified as Anish Kumar Singh and Prince Kumar Rajak, were nabbed in Pune by special teams of the Cyberabad police. Earlier, two others, Aashish Kumar Singh and Deepak Kumar, were arrested and remanded. Efforts are on to nab the remaining three members who are absconding. According to police, a six-member gang had forcefully entered the jewellery store on…

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Internet outage in Hyderabad disrupting digital payments

Widespread internet outages in Hyderabad, caused by the power department’s cable-cutting drive, disrupted UPI and card transactions, forcing many shops and restaurants to insist on cash payments. The disruption has sparked public outrage and financial losses across the city Hyderabad: Widespread internet outages caused by the power department’s cable-cutting drive have triggered numerous complaints of banking transaction failures across Hyderabad. People are taking to social media to post screenshots of failed transactions and express frustration over financial chaos. A majority of the complaints relate to failed UPI payments, which made it difficult for people to complete purchases, including groceries and other essentials. “I had to call my wife to make the payment from her UPI ID since mine was not going…

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Lakhs left stranded in digital spaces as internet and TV blackout continues in Hyderabad for second day

For the second day, Hyderabad reeled under a massive internet and cable TV blackout after TGSPDCL staff indiscriminately cut wires from power poles. Over one lakh connections were disrupted, hitting work-from-home users, TV viewers, and UPI payment services across the city. Hyderabad: Lakhs of people continued to face a total outage of internet and cable TV services on Wednesday, as reports emerged that ground staff of the power supply department indiscriminately cut cable and internet wires across Hyderabad. By Wednesday evening, rough estimates indicated that more than 1,00,000 internet connections in Hyderabad and surrounding areas were disrupted after personnel of the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company (TGSPDCL) wielded industry-grade wire cutters to chop cables attached to electricity poles. The massive outrage among…

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Two Osman Sagar floodgates lifted, 220 cusecs released into Musi

Two floodgates of Osman Sagar were lifted on Wednesday, releasing 220 cusecs of water into the Musi river. HMWSSB officials, monitoring water levels, advised residents along the Musi to stay alert as water flow is likely to rise Hyderabad: Two floodgates of Osman Sagar were lifted, resulting in the release of about 220 cusecs of floodwater into the Musi river on Wednesday. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), which has been monitoring the water levels closely, advised residents living along the Musi to stay alert as the water flow is expected to increase.

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Cyberabad police arrest 13 in trading and job fraud cases

The Cyberabad Cyber Crime wing arrested 13 persons in six fraud cases, including trading and part-time job scams. Police also secured refund orders in 132 cases, helping victims of 37 cases recover a total of Rs 53.47 lakh Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Cyber Crime wing made 13 arrests in six cases in the last one week. The arrests include five trading fraud cases and one part-time job fraud case. Of the 13 arrested, nine were involved in trading fraud and the remaining four in the part-time job fraud. The Cyber Crime police station also managed to obtain refund orders in 132 cases, with a total amount of Rs 53.47 lakh refunded to victims in 37 cases.

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Garbage piles choke Hyderabad streets amid incessant rains

Garbage piles across Hyderabad have raised health concerns after sanitation workers of Ramky Enviro Engineers went on strike. Though the strike has ended, heaps of waste remain in several colonies, prompting RWAs to issue advisories on disease prevention. Hyderabad: Garbage piles have become a common sight across the city this monsoon, spreading foul smell and raising health concerns among residents. Amid the incessant rains over the last fortnight, the uncleared wet garbage has been accumulating on the streets in colonies and on major stretches. Several neighbourhoods, including main markets and residential areas, are affected by the waste, causing inconvenience to commuters and raising health concerns. GHMC Additional Commissioner (Health & Sanitation) CN Raghu Prasad said over 2,500 sanitation workers of Ramky Enviro…

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Electrocution deaths, road mishaps put spotlight on Hyderabad’s civic lapses

Recent tragic mishaps in Hyderabad, including electrocution deaths during a chariot procession and a Ganesha idol accident, have renewed concerns over civic safety. Citizens and activists blame poor coordination, faulty infrastructure, and lapses by GHMC, electricity, and police departments Hyderabad: A series of recent tragic incidents in the city — including the electrocution deaths during the Sri Krishnashtami chariot procession at Ramanthapur and the Bandlaguda mishap where a tractor carrying a Ganesha idol came into contact with high-tension wires — have brought the spotlight back on public safety and civic infrastructure. These accidents, coupled with frequent road mishaps, have raised serious concerns about the accountability and preparedness of civic and line departments. Citizens, along with road safety and human rights activists, have expressed anguish…

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Rain-battered Hyderabad roads leave motorists struggling

Hyderabad’s rain-battered roads have left motorists struggling with potholes, craters, and washed-out stretches across the city. From the IT corridor to old city lanes and eastern suburbs, damaged roads are slowing traffic and posing serious risks to commuters Hyderabad: Motorists are facing a backbreaking experience travelling on the rain-battered roads in the city. The situation is nearly the same along major road networks and internal stretches across most areas — whether in the IT corridor or the older parts of Hyderabad. Take the case of the Vijayanagar Colony main road. Large portions of the stretch have given way to potholes and craters, making commuting difficult. A similar scene can be seen on Rasoolpura Road in Begumpet and Domalguda Road, both of which are severely battered…

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Hyderabad rains hit business at Charminar markets, sales down 60 per cent

Continuous rains in Hyderabad have left markets around Charminar deserted, with traders reporting 50–60 per cent business loss. Tourist footfall has dropped sharply, affecting shops and hawkers, who are struggling to meet expenses and survive amid the prolonged wet spell Hyderabad: Continuous spells of heavy rain in the city have been robbing traders of their business for the last fortnight. From Sultan Bazaar, Koti, Patel Market, Osman Bazaar, Devan Devdi, Pathergatti, Shehran Market, Laad Bazaar, Khilwat and other local markets, a deserted look prevails during the day. “People are staying indoors due to the rain. Only those buying for marriages or related events are visiting the stores,” said Nitesh Jain, a trader at Rikabgunj Market. There are around a thousand big…

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