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Facial recognition system to be introduced at Telangana Secretariat
Hyderabad: Chief secretary A Santhi Kumari has issued orders to introduce a facial recognition system to record the attendance of employees at the Telangana Secretariat. This move comes after complaints regarding irregularities…
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2 GHMC officials held for Rs 25K bribe to waive penalty on coffee shop
Hyderabad: Two sanitary field assistants working with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) were caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) when they accepted a bribe amount of Rs 25,000. “The sanitary field…
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Video: Fire guts textile shop in Hyderabad’s Attapur
Hyderabad: A fire at a textile shop in Attapur destroyed property worth lakhs on Wednesday afternoon, November 20. According to reports, the fire quickly spread while workers attempted to save the goods…
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Traffic advisory issued ahead of President’s visit to Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Ahead of the President of India’s visit, the Hyderabad police have issued a traffic advisory on November 21 and November 22. Commuters are advised to plan their travel as traffic will…
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Forget hot chocolate, try this traditional Hyderabadi winter drink
Winter is officially here, and while a cup of hot chocolate is the popular choice to drive away winter woes, Hyderabad has its own traditional answer to beat the cold: Hareera. This…
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Hyderabad: SFI-led front wins 3 key posts in EFLU students’ union election
Hyderabad: The Students’ Federation of India (SFI)-led Left Front on Wednesday, November 20, triumphed in the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) Students’ Union (SU) elections, organised the previous day. Its candidates…
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UP bypoll: Electors prevented from voting in Meerapur, 5 cops suspended
By-polls in Uttar Pradesh’s nine Assembly seats on Wednesday, November 20, are witnessing violence and police lathi charges with Opposition parties alleging voter intimidation and bogus voting. At least five police personnel…
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Telangana gig workers’ union welcomes Rahul Gandhi’s input on welfare policy
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) welcomed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s call for a comprehensive welfare policy for gig and platform workers, following his letter to chief minister Revanth…
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Rahul Gandhi writes to CM Revanth on Telangana gig workers’ bill
Hyderabad: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, 20 November, urged Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy to initiate statewide consultations for drafting a bill aimed at improving the welfare of gig workers. In…
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Telangana HC upholds protection of 300 acres of Ashoorkhana Waqf Land
Hyderabad: In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Chenu Radhakrishna against the Telangana State Waqf Board, reinforcing the protection of 300 acres of Waqf land…
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Piles of garbage raise health concerns in Hyderabad’s Kalapathar
Hyderabad: While the government is working to develop Hyderabad as a global city, poor sanitation in some areas, especially in the old city, is creating serious health problems. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal…
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Hyderabad police deploy speed guns, 1324 booked in just 18 days
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have introduced advanced laser spped guns to tackle overspeeding and reckless driving in the city. Initially aimed at addressing car, bike racing and dangerous driving practices, the…
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Average home price in Hyderabad crosses Rs 1 cr, rises by over 36 pc
Hyderabad: As disposable incomes and private consumption rise, the average price of homes sold in Hyderabad reached Rs 1.15 crore in the first six months of this fiscal year, compared to Rs…
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Petition filed claiming Sambhal’s Jama masjid built on temple, survey ordered
The Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district is making headlines with a Supreme Court lawyer arguing the mosque is built on the remains of a temple. A petition was filed by…
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Sharad Pawar slams BJP for levelling allegations against his daughter
Baramati: NCP(SP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday slammed the BJP for levelling allegations against his daughter and party MP Supriya Sule in connection with cryptocurrency fraud. “This is a classic example to…
