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Telangana folk singer Gaddar passes away

Gaddar, renowned folk singer & revolutionary balladeer, passed away in Hyderabad.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Telangana sees rise in conjunctivitis cases; students face brunt of outbreak

Telangana is facing an alarming outbreak of conjunctivitis, with 1,000 cases reported in Hyderabad's LVPEI and 1,670 cases in Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital. 'Pink Eye' is caused by viral/bacterial infections, allergies, or parasites, and can affect all ages, but young children, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are more…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Owaisi hopes ASI report on Gyanvapi mosque will not open floodgates for ‘1000 Babris’

NEW DELHI: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday expressed apprehensions about the impact of the ASI report after its survey of the Gyanvapi mosque on thousands of other such structures. He expressed the apprehension that the BJP and its ideological parent RSS will set the narrative…

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2023

Govt. firm on expediting works on Charminar pedestrianisation project, says KTR

Minister K. T. Rama Rao told the Legislative Assembly that the government was making sincere efforts to complete project with estimated cost of ₹353.3 crore. Multi-level parking proposed near Charminar soon, estimates under preparation. Government hopeful of getting World Heritage City tag to Hyderabad soon.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting | Body of victim from Hyderabad laid to rest

The body of Syed Saifuddin, the 43-year-old man from Hyderabad who was shot by Railway Police Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh aboard a moving train, reached Hamilapur near Bidar, Karnataka from Mumbai where it was laid to rest.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Airbus Beluga lands at Hyderabad’s RGIA airport; will soon depart for Egypt

Airbus Beluga, one of world's largest cargo planes, made a touchdown at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on July 31. Necessary clearances are being sought before its expedition to Egypt. RGIA took special measures to accommodate the aircraft's arrival and refuelling. Second visit of the 'Whale of the Sky' to…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Digital deceit: Scammers give ‘simple tasks’ in the guise of online job to defraud people

Victims are given online tasks by person claiming to be a marketing executive offering an online job and eventually are defrauded of lakhs of rupees. It is estimated that 15,000 people from across the country were victims of the fraud, with each of them losing ₹5-6 lakh.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Second phase of metro rail, covering 67.5 km, to cost ₹17,150 crore

Govt to focus on 67.5 km, 42 stations for HMR Phase 2 expansion. Cost of ₹17,150 cr; Old City line work to take off soon. Plan to cover nearby villages/towns, ORR with metro lines. HMR Phase 3 (a) 142 km, 68 stations; (b) 136 km, 165 stations. Total metro network…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

NGO urges for special package of ₹25,000 crore for SCB after merger

Cantonment Vikas Manch, an NGO operating within the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB), has presented a comprehensive agenda to Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao addressing crucial matters following the decision to merge the cantonment into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

PM Modi to virtually launch modernisation work on 21 railway stations in TS

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for 21 Amrit Bharat Stations in Telangana on Aug 6. Cost of ₹894 crore for modernisation works incl. comfort, cleanliness, Wi Fi etc. 508 stations across India to be taken up in 1st phase, 1,300 in total. Master Plans for long-term approach incl. access,…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023