Saturday, December 13Raftaar e Deccan

Hyderabad

Six Arrested in Junaid Murder Case in Rein Bazar, Says South Zone DCP
Crime, Hyderabad

Six Arrested in Junaid Murder Case in Rein Bazar, Says South Zone DCP

Hyderabad: 10 December Posted on 2:37 PM South Zone police announced the arrest of six suspects in the murder of Junaid bin Mohammed during a press briefing addressed by DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar on Wednesday. Investigators have identified twelve accused in total. Six are in custody and six are on the run. Junaid was stabbed to death near Yakutpura on December 10. He suffered multiple injuries and died at the scene. According to the DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar, the murder was planned by Umar bin Hamza Al Jabri and Ali bin Hamza Al Jabri. They are sons of notorius Zafar Pehelwan and have a history sheet at Rein Bazar Police Station. Police said both were involved in illegal real estate commission activities and forced transactions. They collected money from property dealings and ...
Osmania University Formally Confers PhD Degree on Mohammad Younus Parvez
Hyderabad

Osmania University Formally Confers PhD Degree on Mohammad Younus Parvez

Hyderabad: 10 December Posted on 12:28 PM The Department of Islamic Studies at Osmania University has formally conferred a PhD degree on research scholar Mohammad Younus Parvez in recognition of his outstanding scholarly contributions. He successfully completed his doctoral dissertation, titled "Sufism in Hyderabad — A Comparative Study of the Dargahs of Hazrat Yousufain and Hazrat Miran Hussaini Baghdadi," under the supervision of Dr. Ashfaq Chand, protem of the Department. Mohammad Younus Parvez is a diligent scholar with profound academic, literary, and journalistic inclinations. He played a prominent role in the active student movements of Osmania University, participating enthusiastically in the Telangana Movement and rendering significant services as the Convener of the Osmania...
Telangana Government Approves Rs 1000 Crore for Osmania University Development
Hyderabad, Telangana

Telangana Government Approves Rs 1000 Crore for Osmania University Development

Hyderabad: 10 December Posted on 12:19 PM The Telangana Government has approved administrative sanction of Rs 1000 crore for infrastructure development at Osmania University in Hyderabad. The Higher Education Department issued the order on 9 December 2025. Osmania University will use the funds to improve facilities, create new infrastructure within the campus and upgrade existing structures. The Registrar of the University will take the next steps to implement the order. Principal Secretary N. Sridhar signed the order on behalf of the Governor. Copies were sent to key state financial departments for follow-up action. This decision supports one of the oldest universities in South India and benefits students across Telangana. Earlier, during the 10-year tenure of the KCR gover...
GHMC Wards Increased to 300, Gazette Issued, Public Feedback Invited for Delimitation
Hyderabad, Politics, Telangana

GHMC Wards Increased to 300, Gazette Issued, Public Feedback Invited for Delimitation

Hyderabad, December 9: Posted on 11:08 AM The number of municipal wards under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has increased to 300. The Municipal Administration Department issued a fresh gazette notification on delimitation. Citizens must submit written suggestions and objections in the office of the GHMC Commissioner within 7 days. The new delimitation uses G.I.S. mapping. The gazette includes territorial boundaries and the official list of all 300 wards. Residents are advised to review the list, verify their local boundaries and give written feedback if required. Public participation is important for transparent administration. The official list of 300 GHMC wards is as follows: (1) Keesara, (2) Chandpuri Colony, (3) Jawahar Nagar, (4) Dammaiguda, (5) Nagara...
Youth Killed in Old City Hyderabad, Family Alleges Blackmail Behind Attack
Crime, Hyderabad

Youth Killed in Old City Hyderabad, Family Alleges Blackmail Behind Attack

Hyderabad: 10 December Posted on 3:08 am A young man from NM Guda, Kishan Bagh, was killed late on Tuesday night in Old City. He was attacked while riding a motorcycle and died on the spot. The incident created panic in the locality. Several residents gathered at the scene soon after the attack. Family members of the victim, Arvind, said the murder was linked to a personal dispute involving a woman named Lavanya Yadav. They alleged that Lavanya had been blackmailing Arvind. They said the dispute turned violent on Tuesday night. Arvind’s sister told the media that Lavanya had a relationship with her brother and was insisting on marriage although she already has three children. She said Lavanya had threatened Arvind a few days ago and that the family had filed a complaint with po...
Owaisi Opposes Compulsion On ‘Vande Mataram’, Says Constitution Protects Freedom Of Worship
Hyderabad, India, Indian Musllims, Politics

Owaisi Opposes Compulsion On ‘Vande Mataram’, Says Constitution Protects Freedom Of Worship

Hyderabad, New Delhi:Posted on 8 December 11:41 PM AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi used the Lok Sabha debate on 150 years of “Vande Mataram” to question the government’s attempt to link patriotism with compulsory chanting of the national song. He said Indian Muslims chose India over Muhammad Ali Jinnah and nobody has the right to doubt their loyalty. Owaisi opened his speech by criticising the timing and conduct of the special discussion, pointing out the low presence of MPs in the House. He also rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on Jinnah, arguing that sections of the Hindu right had shared power with the Muslim League in pre-Independence provincial governments, while Indian Muslims who accepted India as their homeland faced repeated suspicion. Att...
CM Revanth Reddy & Salman Khan Attend Indian Super Cross Racing League Season 2 Opening Ceremony
Entertainment, Hyderabad, Telangana

CM Revanth Reddy & Salman Khan Attend Indian Super Cross Racing League Season 2 Opening Ceremony

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Bollywood Super Star Salman Khan attended the opening ceremony of the Indian Super Cross Racing League Season 2 in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium. The event brought national and international racers to the city, giving motorsport fans an exciting experience. The Chief Minister said events like these help Hyderabad host more sports and entertainment activities. He appreciated the organizers for choosing Telangana as a key venue. He said the city has the infrastructure to conduct more global motorsport events in the future. Information Technology Minister Sridhar Babu and other celebrities grace the occasion. Earlier Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspected the venue for the Telangana Rising Global Summit at Bharat Futu...
Hyderabad Police Seize 1,600 Vehicles in Citywide Night Operation
Crime, Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police Seize 1,600 Vehicles in Citywide Night Operation

Mohammed Nooruddin Hyderabad police seized 1,600 vehicles during a late-night inspection drive under Operation Kavach. Police checked around 15,000 vehicles across 150 locations from 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM. The drive involved 5,000 personnel focusing on strict enforcement of law and order and public safety. Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar supervised the inspections on the ground in Tolichowki and Gulzar Houz. He later monitored the entire operation from the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre in Banjara Hills. According to the press release Eight suspects were taken into custody. Teams also recovered half a kilogram of ganja within Tukaram Gate limits. Police registered 105 petty cases during the inspections. Multiple wings including Law and Order, Tas...
Telangana Liquor Sales Hit New High, Social Impact Ignored
Hyderabad, Telangana

Telangana Liquor Sales Hit New High, Social Impact Ignored

Hyderabad: Edited by Mohammed Naseer Giyas, 6 December Posted on 11:04 AM Liquor sales in Telangana have touched record levels once again. From December 1 to December 4, alcohol worth nearly ₹600 crore was sold across the state, according to Excise department officials. Sales during these four days crossed 578.86 crore rupees. Officials also reported a sharp year-on-year rise. Liquor sales increased by 107 percent compared to the same period last year. Beer sales also show clear growth. During these four days last year, only 4.26 lakh cases of beer were sold. The current sales reflect a major jump in consumer demand. The liquor policy period from 2023 to 2025 ended on Sunday. Sales during the last two years have been higher than usual. During this period, Telangana recorded...
South Central Railway changes Vande Bharat schedules, adds new weekly service
Hyderabad, India, South India

South Central Railway changes Vande Bharat schedules, adds new weekly service

Hyderabad: Edited by Samiya Fatima, 6 December Posted on 10:40 AM South Central Railway (SCR) has changed the running days of four Vande Bharat trains from 5 December. The goal is better maintenance and on time performance. Under the new plan, the Kachiguda – Yeshwantpur – Kachiguda Vande Bharat Express (20703/20704) will not run on Fridays. Earlier this train did not run on Wednesdays. The Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express (20707/20708) will not run on Mondays. Earlier this train did not run on Thursdays. SCR has kept the existing timings, stoppages, and weekly frequency of these trains. Only the weekly day of cancellation has changed. These changes follow approval from the Railway Board. SCR says the new pattern supports better use of rak...