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Thunderstorms hit parts of North Hyderabad amid intensifying summer

Hyderabad is likely to experience heavy thunderstorms in the next 1-2 hours, especially in its northern part, as changing weather patterns kick in. In real-time, heavy rain has already started at Patancheru, Miyapur, and Lingampally and is likely to spread to other neighbouring areas. According to weather enthusiast T Balaji, South…
Telangana CPI MLA opposes sale of govt lands to gain revenues

Hyderabad: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has in principle expressed its opposition to the state government’s plans to sell away government lands to gain revenues, including the auction of 400 acres…
Popular tiffin center in Gachibowli raided, found flouting food safety rules

Hyderabad: Several violations were uncovered during special task force inspections in Madhapur and Gachibowli on Friday, March 21. Popular eateries, Varalaxmi Tiffins center in Gachibowli and Kshatriya Foods in Kavuri Hills were…

Hyderabad to Vietnam flights now starting at Rs 11, book twice a week

Hyderabad: Here is some exciting news for Hyderabadis planning a holiday or visit to Vietnam soon. Starting March 18, Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost airline will launch a direct flight from the city to…
Fake baba arrested for sexually exploiting women in Telangana’s Medak

Hyderabad: A self-styled godman was on Thursday, March 20, arrested for cheating and exploiting women after capturing their explicit videos and pictures fraudulently. The accused was identified as Bommera Bapu Swamy aka…
Man injured in suspected Maoist bomb blast in Telangana’s Mulugu

Hyderabad: A bomb exploded near the Mutyam Dhara waterfall in Venkatapuram mandal of Mulugu district on Friday, March 21, severely injuring a villager. Security forces suspect Maoist involvement, as such explosive traps…
Telangana government likely to host state iftar on March 24

Hyderabad: The Telangana government is likely to host the state iftar party on March 24. It is to be noted the state has been hosting the annual event in the month of…

Karnataka Assembly chaos: 18 BJP MLAs suspended, carried out by marshals

Bengaluru: Eighteen BJP MLAs were suspended for six months from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Friday for “disrespecting” Speaker U T Khader. The suspension resolution, moved by state Law and Parliamentary Affairs…
Photos: First night of last 10 days of Ramzan at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque

Crowds of worshippers performed Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Thursday, March 20, corresponding to Ramzan 21, marking the first night of…
Telangana records 99.67 pc attendance on first day of SSC exam

Hyderabad: Telangana recorded an attendance percentage of 99.67 on the first day of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) board examinations on Friday, March 21. In a press release, the School Education Director…
Exclusive: Ramzan in Hyderabad through the eyes of migrants

Over the last few decades, Hyderabad has seen an influx of migrants from various parts of India, drawn by its thriving job market, business opportunities and rich cultural heritage. Among these migrants…
Saudi Arabia: Electronic booking now required for golf carts at Grand Mosque

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has discontinued manual golf cart bookings at the Grand Mosque. All reservations must now…
Telangana officials seize medicines with misleading treatment claims

Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) and Telangana officials detected certain medicines in the market with misleading claims on their labels, stating they treat ‘Leucoderma,’ ‘Tuberculosis,’ and ‘Fever.’ Such claims violate the…
Aurangzeb tomb row: Asaduddin Owaisi blames Maha govt for violence

Hyderabad: All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the violence that happened following the controversy over the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and condemned the politicisation of…
NRI booked for blackmailing, harassing woman

Hyderabad: A Non-Resident Indian (NRI), has been booked for blackmailing and harassing a 38-year-old Hyderabad woman. The accused has been identified as Naushad Abubakar. According to local reports, the Hyderabad woman, who…