Record Rains Paralyze Hyderabad; Metro Becomes Lifeline with All-Time High Ridership

Served 5.36 lakh passengers in a day Raftaar e Deccan News Bureau HYDERABAD – As torrential downpours brought Hyderabad to a standstill on Thursday, the city’s metro system shattered all previous records, serving a staggering 5.36 lakh passengers in a single day. The unprecedented rush came as citizens sought refuge from gridlocked streets and severe…

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Construction Begins on ₹1,550 Crore Elevated Corridor in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD – Work has officially started on a 5.4 km elevated corridor designed to ease traffic congestion between Secunderabad and Dairy Farm Bowenpally. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has commenced preliminary activities, including soil testing and land assessment, to prepare for the construction of the main pillars.HMDA officials have confirmed that these initial preparations…

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Telangana Speaker Rejects Disqualification Petitions Against Five MLAs

Hyderabad: Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has rejected disqualification petitions filed against five Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLAs. He said the petitions lacked proof of defection while addressing an open hearing the premises of Telangana Assembly on Wednesday. The Speaker stated petitioners failed to present evidence to show party switching by the legislators. Based on…

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Illegal Sleeper Bus Behind Kurnool Fire: A Web of Fraud, Negligence, and Official Apathy

Mohammed Naseer Giyas Hyderabad, October 24:A chilling investigation into the Kurnool bus fire that killed 19 passengers has exposed a deep network of fraud and negligence across multiple states. The Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus, which burst into flames after colliding with a motorcycle, was never certified as a sleeper coach. It was a seating bus…

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Nirmala Sitharaman

India’s Economic Growth Claims Face Questions on Ground Reality

2 February, Posted on 3:12 AM Over the past decade, the Indian government has projected the economy as fast-growing and resilient. However, rising unemployment, a weakening rupee, and inflation have raised questions about whether this growth is translating into real benefits for ordinary citizens. For nearly ten years, official statements, budget speeches, and economic surveys…

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Hyderabad-Born Ghazala Hashmi Becomes First Muslim Woman Elected Virginia Lieutenant Governor

Washington, Nov 5:Ghazala Hashmi, an Indian-origin Democratic leader born in Hyderabad, has made history by becoming Virginia’s first female and first Muslim Lieutenant Governor. Her victory marks a major milestone for South Asian representation in American politics. A state senator from Richmond, Hashmi defeated Republican opponent John Reid by a comfortable margin. Before entering politics,…

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