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Indian students in panic over proposed US bill to end OPT program
A newly proposed bill in the United States (US) seeking to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program has triggered widespread anxiety among Indian students pursuing higher education in America. With over…
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Centre approves MMTS expansion in Hyderabad at Rs 1169 cr
Hyderabad: The central government has approved the expansion of Hyderabad’s Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) at an estimated cost of Rs 1,169 crore. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, which includes constructing…
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FTL mapping of Hyderabad lakes key to tackling woes: HYDRAA
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) commissioner AV Ranganath stated that many civic issues could be addressed once the Full Tank Level (FTL) of the city’s lakes is accurately…
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Telangana: 58 fall ill consuming adulterated toddy in Kamareddy
Hyderabad: At least 58 people from multiple villages in Nizamabad district’s Kamareddy region fell ill after consuming adulterated toddy on Monday, April 7. The affected individuals, hailing from Ankol, Ankol Tanda, Durki…
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China says it will ‘fight to end’ after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs
Beijing: China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on…
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Breath analyzer tests for SCR staff at Hyderabad division
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has launched a pilot project in its Hyderabad division, introducing mandatory breath analyzer tests and biometric attendance systems for ticket-checking personnel starting April 4. The initiative,…
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GHMC receives over 100 complaints during Prajavani hearing
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Monday, April 8, received 120 complaints during the Prajavani program held at its headquarters and all circle offices. Of these, 41 were filed at…
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US, Pak hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation
Islamabad: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ways to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries in their first telephone conversation.…
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Telangana ranks 2nd in South for food adulteration: Report
Hyderabad: Telangana ranks second among southern states in food adulteration cases from 2021 to September 2024, as per data shared by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav.…
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Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear tensions
Washington: The US and Iran are holding direct talks with their first meeting scheduled for Saturday at “almost at the top” level, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding a failure to reach…
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Indigo flight avoids major mishap at Hyderabad airport
Hyderabad: A potentially dangerous incident was narrowly avoided at Shamshabad Airport on Monday, April 7, involving an IndiGo Airlines flight. According to reports, the flight 6E-6098, arriving from Ahmedabad with passengers, safely…
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Dilsukhnagar blasts case: Telangana HC to deliver verdict on Tuesday
The Telangana high court will pronounce its verdict on Tuesday on the confirmation of death sentences for five convicts in the horrific 2013 Dilsukhnagar twin bomb blasts case. The judgment will be…
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HMWSSB assures no shortage of water in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has assured that there is no water shortage in the city and that the current supply remains stable. According to the Deccan…
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SCR hits record Rs 20,452 cr revenue in FY25, freight key driver
Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) has set a new benchmark by registering its highest-ever gross originating revenue of Rs 20,452 crore in the financial year 2024-25. This marks an increase of Rs…
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Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of ‘loot’ amid fuel duty increase
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the government over the hike in excise duty on petrol and diesel, with Rahul Gandhi saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally gave…
