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Two Found Dead in Auto in Hyderabad’s Old City; Drug Overdose Suspected

3Dec

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Crime, Hyderabad

Two Found Dead in Auto in Hyderabad’s Old City; Drug Overdose Suspected

Mohammed Nooruddin Hyderabad, 3 December: Two young men were found dead under suspicious circumstances inside a passenger auto near Roman Hotel in Hyderabad’s Chandrayangutta area on Tuesday night. Chandrangutta Police suspect drug overdose as the possible cause. The deceased have been identified as Jhangeer (24) and Irfan (25). Responding to information, police reached the scene and shifted the bodies to Osmania Hospital for postmortem. According to the Hyderabad Police Clues Team, three syringes were recovered from the spot, suggesting the presence of a third person who reportedly fled before police arrived. Officers are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby establishments to trace him. Authorities believe excessive drug use may have led to the deaths. Locals expressed conc...

Nara Lokesh Inaugurates Noor Masjid in Mangalagiri, Stresses Humanity and Youth Responsibility

27Nov

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Andhra Pradesh, Indian Musllims

Nara Lokesh Inaugurates Noor Masjid in Mangalagiri, Stresses Humanity and Youth Responsibility

Mangalagiri, 27 November: Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh who is also son of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the newly built Noor Masjid at RTC Depot Pigeon Valley in Mangalagiri on Wednesday. The event drew community leaders, local residents, and several officials from the region. The Minister offered special prayers inside the mosque and received a Telugu translation of the Quran as a gift from the organisers. During his address, Lokesh said religion must never overshadow humanity. He urged young people to focus on discipline, hard work, and long-term opportunities. He told the gathering that support for those facing hardship is a shared duty. Lokesh said he received the responsibility to serve the people of Mangalagiri and added that he is working...

Mohammed Siraj Slams Air India Over Four-Hour Delay Without Updates

27Nov

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Entertainment, Hyderabad, India, Sports

Mohammed Siraj Slams Air India Over Four-Hour Delay Without Updates

Hyderabad, 26 November: Cricketer Mohammed Siraj criticised Air India after his flight from Guwahati to Hyderabad faced a long delay with no clear information from the airline. Flight IX 2884 was scheduled to depart at 7.25 pm. Passengers waited for hours with no proper updates. Siraj said on the social media platform X that airline failed to inform passengers about the reason for the delay. He said the lack of communication caused frustration among everyone on board. According to his statement, the flight was delayed by four hours and passengers had no clarity on the new departure time. Siraj described the experience as his worst with the airline. He urged passengers to stay alert while booking this service due to the poor response from the airline. Passengers on the flight asked...

Fake IAS, IPS, NIA Officer Arrested in Hyderabad for Cheating Multiple Victims

27Nov

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Crime, Hyderabad

Fake IAS, IPS, NIA Officer Arrested in Hyderabad for Cheating Multiple Victims

Hyderabad, 26 November: Hyderabad’s Film Nagar police arrested a 39-year-old man who posed as an IAS, IPS, and NIA officer to cheat people by offering government contracts and issuing fake promises. The accused, 39 year old Battini Shashikant, lived in Aparna Aura Apartments in Jubilee Hills. He used fake identity cards, visiting cards, and forged government documents to present himself as a senior official. West Zone DCP Ch. Srinivas shared the details on Thursday during a press conference. He said Shashikant targeted people with high incomes. He used a private car fitted with a police siren and walkie-talkies to create the appearance of authority. Police said Shashikant cheated the Managing Director of Gold Gym of more than ten lakh rupees. Officers arrested him on November 25. A c...

Amberpet SI Placed Under Suspension After Pawning Recovered Gold and Service Revolver for Betting

26Nov

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Crime, Hyderabad

Amberpet SI Placed Under Suspension After Pawning Recovered Gold and Service Revolver for Betting

Hyderabad, 26 November : A Sub-Inspector posted at Amberpet Police Station has been suspended after an internal inquiry found that he pawned recovered gold and his service revolver to clear betting-related debts. Officials identified the officer as Bhanu Prakash, who worked in the Crime Wing. He developed a strong addiction to online betting and lost his salary and savings. He then borrowed money from friends and acquaintances. When the pressure to repay increased, he used property recovered in a theft case to raise funds. Police recovered five tolas of gold in a theft case registered at the station in late 2023. The gold should have been presented before the court as evidence. Bhanu Prakash avoided this responsibility and did not deposit it. He later pawned the gold to manage his de...

26Nov

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Business

India’s E-Commerce Boom: How Value Platforms Like Meesho Are Driving the Next Growth Wave

Sowaibah AnamHyderabad, November 26: India’s retail and e-commerce sector is entering a rapid expansion phase, with value-focused platforms emerging as key drivers of digital consumption. A recent explainer by financial educator CA Rachana Ranade highlights the scale of this shift and the opportunities it presents for small sellers and new internet users across the country. India’s retail market stands at an estimated ₹83 trillion and is projected to reach between ₹123 trillion and ₹135 trillion by 2030. Within this, e-commerce gross merchandise value is expected to touch ₹15 trillion to ₹18 trillion by 2030. Growth is driven by rising middle-class spending, urbanisation, and increased demand from tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Ranade’s analysis divides e-commerce activity into two segmen...

25Nov

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Hyderabad, Telangana

GHMC General Body Clears Merger of 27 Municipalities Amid Protests from AIMIM

Mohammed NooruddinHyderabad, 25 November:The GHMC General Body approved the merger of 27 municipalities located within the Outer Ring Road limits into GHMC. The approval came without any discussion. The proposal was brought before the members as a table item. AIMIM opposed the sudden move and demanded a separate meeting on the issue. The government sent a notification explaining the reasons for the merger. It stated that the population in the city is rising fast. It added that uneven development in the surrounding areas and the need for a common master plan made a unified civic system important. The government stated that a single administration will improve public services and help urban growth in the metropolitan region. The list of municipalities includes Pedda Amberpet, Jalpally,...

25Nov

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Business, Hyderabad, India, Telangana

Tomato Prices Rise Sharply Across Telangana and Other States

Hyderabad, 25 November: Tomato prices have increased sharply across Telangana and multiple states. The vegetable, which was affordable until recently, is now out of reach for many households. Prices rose steeply in the third week of November.Ten days ago, one kilogram of tomatoes sold for 15 to 20 rupees in Falaknuma and other Rythu Bazaars of Hyderabad. Prices now range between 60 and 80 rupees. Markets in Rayadurgam, Warangal and Khammam recorded rates close to 80 rupees. Data shows an increase of more than fifty percent within fifteen days.The rise is not limited to Telangana. Several states reported similar trends due to low cultivation and damaged crops. A few weeks ago, tomato rates in Maharashtra dropped below five rupees, leading some farmers to dump their produce. Prices have now ...

25Nov

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Business

Salary Crisis Hits Telangana Wakf Board as Chairman and CEO Clash

Hyderabad, 25 November: A serious conflict between the Telangana Wakf Board Chairman and the CEO has delayed the salaries of nearly 300 employees. Internal disagreements have blocked key decisions and created an administrative deadlock. Board officials said the dispute between the Chairman and the CEO has continued since the beginning of their tenure. The Board has not held a meeting for several months. The CEO was transferred earlier on court orders, but the government later reinstated him. Before the transfer, the Chairman and some members met the then Minister for Minority Welfare A Laxman Kumar and requested the CEO’s transfer. After returning to office, the CEO pressed for the release of two months of pending salary. The Chairman refused to approve it. This led to a standoff. Ac...

Hyderabad Seminar Highlights Muslim Role in Shaping India’s Justice and Constitutional Values

23Nov

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Hyderabad, Indian Musllims

Hyderabad Seminar Highlights Muslim Role in Shaping India’s Justice and Constitutional Values

On 2nd day's two Sessions feature 35 papers on law, citizenship, culture and social development. Mohammed Naseer Giyas Hyderabad, November 22: The second day of the national seminar at Al Mahad Al Aali Al Islami focused on the role of Indian Muslims in building India’s institutions, social systems and knowledge traditions. More than 35 scholars and speakers presented papers in the second and third sessions. Speakers stated that India’s justice system draws its roots from early Islamic legal traditions. They said the idea of equal citizenship, visible in the Constitution, emerged from contributions of Muslim thinkers. They explained that principles linked to equality, religious freedom and state neutrality came from Islamic teachings and shaped several constitutional provision...