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Siddipet CA dies by suicide, searched YouTube before incident
Hyderabad: A 32-year-old chartered accountant from Siddipet allegedly died by suicide by inhaling helium gas in a hotel room. Police said he reportedly researched YouTube videos before the incident. The deceased, Santosh…
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‘We don’t hire Muslims’ claim in Dubai job sparks backlash
A social media post claiming that a recruiter refused to consider a Muslim candidate for a Dubai-based job has sparked widespread backlash online, with users condemning the purported religious discrimination and demanding…
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Karnataka SIR: Over 1.11 crore ASDDO voters identified
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar on Wednesday, August 5, said the ongoing special revision of the electoral rolls has identified more than 1.11 crore voters under the ASDDO category—Absent, Shifted,…
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In two months, excise dept seizes over 6,000 liter of illicit liquor
Hyderabad: The Telangana Excise Department has intensified its statewide crackdown on illicitly distilled liquor (ID liquor), resulting in the seizure of a record 6,074 litres of country liquor, 30,329 kg of jaggery,…
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Makkah, Madinah rank among world’s top visitor cities
Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP) has highlighted major gains in pilgrim services and global tourism rankings, with Makkah and Madinah securing places among the world’s leading visitor destinations in its 2025…
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Afzalgunj Police successfully traces 30 mobile phones via CEIR
Hyderabad: The Afzalgunj Police successfully traced and recovered 30 mobile phones using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. They were handed over to their rightful owners. The operation was led by…
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RS approves bill to increase number of judges in Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, August 5, approved a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to 38 from 34 with a voice vote. The bill seeks to…
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BJP protests re-induction of B Nagendra into Karnataka Cabinet
Bengaluru: The BJP on Wednesday, August 5, lashed out at the ruling Congress for re-inducting B Nagendra, who was allegedly involved in the Rs 89 crore Valmiki Tribes Development Corporation scam, into…
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Telangana gears up for global summit in December 2026
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Wednesday, August 5, directed officials to make extensive arrangements for the successful conduct of the Telangana Rising 2026 Global Summit, which is scheduled for December.…
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Three held for snatching phones in Hyderabad, 17 mobiles seized
Hyderabad: Three people involved in phone snatching were arrested by the Hyderabad Police on Tuesday, August 4. Around 17 mobiles were recovered from their possession. The accused – Mohammad Zafer (21), Mohammed…
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Hyderabad’s newest cafe feels straight out of the Qutb Shahi era
As you step into any Roastery Coffee House branch, you can always expect lush greenery, yellow and wooden accents peppered everywhere, and checkered tiles gracing your feet. Their newest outlet in Jubilee…
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Dubai’s Jebel Ali hit by seven explosions in 20 minutes: Reports
Dubai: Multiple explosions rocked Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial zone and port early on Wednesday, August 5, with the cause of the incident remaining unclear. Iran’s Mehr News Agency, citing Emirati officials, reported…
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Telangana Police launches AI-enabled emergency response system
Hyderabad: Telangana Police on Wednesday, August 5, launched an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled dial 112 emergency response support system (TG-ERSS) to provide faster, smarter and more coordinated emergency assistance to citizens. The…
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Eclipse, meteors in August: Where and how to watch from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Your Instagram feeds are about to be filled with images of night-sky scenery or celestial events, as next week, three sky events converge between August 12 and 14. With millions of…
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Want to return to Bangladesh, says exiled author Taslima Nasreen
Kolkata: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Wednesday, August 5, left Kolkata after a six-day visit, and said she would visit the city “whenever it calls me”. Interacting with reporters at the…
