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Kerala: 23-year-old Dalit priest resigns citing caste discrimination
A 23-year-old Dalit priest in Kerala resigned from his post, alleging caste discrimination, threats and false complaints against him. PR Vishnu initially served as a part-time priest in a temple in Malikampeedika…
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Hyderabad: Fintech founder held in Rs 13,000 crore online gaming fraud
Hyderabad: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Hyderabad, on Thursday, February 19, arrested Pankaj Kumar, founder and director of Adsum Advisory Service Private Limited, for allegedly facilitating illegal online gaming operations.…
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Umrah pilgrims advised to get meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travel
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised people planning to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan to receive the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travelling. The…
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Congress is committed to inclusive Telangana: Kharge
New Delhi: Expressing his satisfaction over what he termed an “emphatic victory” of the Congress in Telangana municipal elections, All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated his party’s commitment “to…
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Rapido driver, girlfriend held for chain snatching in Jubilee Hills
Hyderabad: A Rapido driver and a homemaker were arrested by the Jubilee Hills Police on Thursday, February 19, for allegedly snatching a woman’s chain. The duo has been identified as Giddala Narendra,…
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Govt allocates Rs 5.8 crore for Telangana Thalli installations
Hyderabad: The Telangana government, on Thursday, February 19, released Rs 5.8 crore for the installation of Telangana Thalli statues across all 33 districts. In an order issued by Special Chief Secretary Vikas…
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Ahead of SIR, Telangana CEO conducts training for EROs in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy conducted a training programme for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) at his office in Hyderabad on Thursday, February…
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SIR in India: EC directs 22 states, UTs to prepare for final phase
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday, February 19, asked 22 states and Union Territories, including Delhi to complete preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at…
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Two get 20 years imprisonment for transporting ganja in Telangana
Hyderabad: Two individuals were sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by a local court in Sangareddy for transporting 850 kg of ganja, police said on Thursday, February 19. The convicts have…
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Lucknow University students protest RSS chief’s visit, detained
Lucknow: Protests erupted at Lucknow University on Wednesday, February 18, during a visit by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, chanting, “Mohan Bhagwat Go Back” and “RSS Murdabad,” criticising the varsity…
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Timetable for TOSS SCC and intermediate exams announced
Hyderabad: The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) on Thursday, February 19, announced the timetable for its upcoming theory and practical examinations for SSC and intermediate levels. Theory exams will be conducted from…
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2 Telangana Prohibition and Excise officers promoted as Joint Commissioners
Hyderabad: Two Prohibition and Excise officers were promoted as Joint Commissioners on Thursday, February 19. Warangal Deputy Commissioner (Excise) G Anjan Rao took charge as Joint Commissioner (Enforcement), while Karimnagar Deputy Commissioner…
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3 UP locals held for burglary in Hyderabad, Rs 28 lakh recovered
Hyderabad: Three men hailing from Uttar Pradesh were arrested on Wednesday, February 18, on the allegation of burglary and bike theft worth Rs 28.61 lakh in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills. The accused –…
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People gather for first iftar of Ramzan 2026 at Hyderabad’s Makkah Masjid
Hyderabad: The Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad hosted a massive iftar spread on Thursday, February 19, marking the end of the first fast of Ramzan 2026. Every year, Makkah Masjid serves iftar to…
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Telangana restaurants among top evaders in Rs 70,000 crore tax scam
Hyderabad: An investigation into Hyderabad’s biryani chains revealed that there is a greater tax evasion scam worth at least Rs 70,000 crore in the restaurant industry, with Karnataka recording the highest evasion…
