HYDERABAD

Many injured as bus rams stationary lorry on Addanki-Narketpally Highway

Bus hits stationary lorry in Nalgonda; several injured, driver critical, fatigue or speed suspected Nalgonda: Several passengers sustained injuries when a sleeper coach bus collided with a stationary ready-mix lorry on the Addanki–Narketpally Highway near Ellareddygudem in Nalgonda district on Sunday morning. The bus driver, who suffered serious injuries, was shifted to Narketpally hospital for treatment. The bus was carrying around 40 passengers at the time of the accident and sustained significant damage in the impact. While the exact cause is yet to be ascertained, police suspect that the driver may have dozed off at the wheel or was speeding.

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Hyderabad: Nizam College students protest for hostel; traffic comes to standstill

Nizam College students staged a protest at Basheerbagh demanding hostel accommodation, citing delays and fee hikes. Traffic came to a halt as students accused the administration of repeatedly postponing hostel opening dates Hyderabad: Several students of Nizam College staged a protest in front of the college gate demanding hostel accommodation, here on Saturday. Traffic at Basheerbagh was affected as the students sat in the middle of the junction. Protesters complained that despite around 20 days into the commencement of the fresh academic year, the hostel was not opened, causing severe inconvenience to students who have come from far-off places. Speaking to the media, one of the students alleged that they were asked to pay hostel and mess fees and questioned why…

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Hyderabad police solves CPI leader’s murder, four held

According to S Chaitanya Kumar, DCP (Southeast), the victim Chandu was having a dispute with Rajesh over Rs. 13 lakh he had collected from some persons in 2022. Hyderabad: The Malakpet police solved the murder case of CPI State Council member, Kethavath Chandu Rathod, with the arrest of four individuals including Donthi Rajesh alias Rajanna, a leader of CPI ML party. The arrested persons are Donthi Rajesh (48), Arjun Gnana Prakash (26), Lingibedi Rambabu (30),m and Kandukuri Prashanth (30). Two others Kumba Yedukondalu and Sreenu are absconding. According to S Chaitanya Kumar, DCP (Southeast), the victim Chandu was having a dispute with Rajesh over Rs. 13 lakh he had collected from some persons in 2022. “Chandu collected the money from the people to…

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35-year-old man killed in Balanagar road accident

A 35-year-old man from Qutbullapur died on the spot after a lorry hit his bike from behind at Balanagar. Police cited rash and negligent driving as the cause of the accident Hyderabad: A 35-year-old man died in a road accident at Balanagar early on Saturday. Suresh (35), a resident of Qutbullapur, was riding his bike when a lorry hit the motorcycle from behind. Suresh fell on the road and sustained serious injuries. He died on the spot. The police said the accident occurred due to the negligent and rash driving of the lorry driver. A case has been registered.

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Gang behind cyber frauds targeting US citizens arrested in Hyderabad

A nine-member gang was arrested by Cyberabad police for duping US citizens through fraudulent calls, using remote access tools to steal financial details and account information. Investigations are ongoing to recover the funds Hyderabad: A nine-member gang, allegedly involved in duping US citizens, was arrested by the Cyberabad police on Saturday. The police seized 22 mobile phones, 10 laptops, and other articles from them. The arrested individuals are Danish Alam, Md Saheb Ali, Md Fahad Parvez, Mohd Aman Alam, Md Ishtiaque, Mohammed Mohsin, Farid Hussain, Mohd Shadhab Alam, and Md Sonu, all natives of West Bengal. Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty stated that the gang had set up a call center at a villa in Bachupally, on the city’s outskirts, and…

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Friday’s rain fury: Five hours of rain paralyses Hyderabad

The lack of attention on the part of the different wings of the city administration was clearly palpable, with even flyovers curiously witnessing flooding in the aftermath of rain. Hyderabad: When it rains, it pours. And surely, when it rains in Hyderabad, hapless denizens are left to fend for themselves with inundated streets, flooded colonies and rainwater gushing into homes. Heavy rains on Friday threw up bitter experiences for scores of commuters as almost all the major road stretches went into agonisingly long gridlocks. In the busy city corridors, the vehicles were stranded and when they moved, they did so at a pace that would have put even a snail to shame. From Madhapur, Gachibowli, Manikonda to Punjagutta, Musheerabad to Dilsukhnagar, the…

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70-year-old watchman dies after falling into lift shaft in Hyderabad

The police moved the body to the mortuary for postmortem examination. Hyderabad: A senior citizen died after falling into a lift shaft at Babu Khan Estate in Basheerbagh on Saturday morning. Balaji (70) worked as a watchman at the Babu Khan Estate in Basheerbagh locality in the city. On Saturday morning, he opened the door of the lift and fell into the pit. Consequently, he suffered serious injuries and died on the spot. The police moved the body to the mortuary for postmortem examination. A case has been registered. Recent incident involving lift accidents: March 12, 2025: Surender (4), was playing near the elevator when he got trapped between the lift’s grill door and the wall as it ascended, leading to fatal injuries and…

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Hyderabad: Class 10 student dies after fall from school building in Miyapur

A Class 10 student, Shaik Rizwan (15), died after falling from the fifth floor of Saint Martin High School in Miyapur, Hyderabad. He succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident Hyderabad: A Class 10 student died after falling from a school building in Miyapur on Saturday afternoon. The deceased, Shaik Rizwan (15), was a student of Saint Martin High School. According to police, he went to the fifth floor of the school building and fell from there under suspicious circumstances. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment. The Miyapur police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

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Rain likely in Hyderabad within two hours; thunderstorms expected in several areas

After a short break overnight, rains are likely to resume in Hyderabad on Saturday, with scattered thunderstorms expected in multiple suburbs. A weather alert issued around noon warned of rainfall within hours, followed by more spells post 2:30 pm. Hyderabad: After a pause of few hour overnight, rains are expected to return to Hyderabad and suburbs on Saturday. According to forecasts, scattered short spells of moderate thunderstorms could be experience’s in Beeramguda, RC Puram, Miyapur, Serilingampally, Chandrayanagutta, Hayathnagar, Bandlaguda, Ghatkesar, Balapur, Shamshabad, Rajendranagar. The forecast issued around noon suggested the possibility of rains in the next one to two hours. After 2.30pm, more spells of thunderstorms are expected.

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Traffic comes to a halt after onion truck overturns at Punjagutta

Traffic was brought to a halt on Punjagutta road after a truck carrying onions overturned near the metro station. Police used a crane to clear the road and diverted traffic briefly. Hyderabad: Traffic on the busy Punjagutta road came to a standstill on Saturday morning after a truck overturned. The truck, carrying a load of onions, was on its way to the city when it overturned near the Punjagutta metro station. On receiving information, the police reached the spot and, with the help of a crane, pulled the lorry to the roadside. Traffic was diverted for a while by the traffic police.

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