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Telangana forecast to get break from rain this weekend
Telangana

Telangana forecast to get break from rain this weekend

Telangana might get a break from rain as India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast only gusty winds (30-40 kmph) to sweep all districts for three days from Saturday (August 23, 2025). And no rain alert was issued for the two days thereafter.  On Friday, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning are very likely in Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Hanumakonda districts, according to IMD’s bulletin issued on Thursday afternoon. Hyderabad and its surrounding areas Hyderabad and its surrounding areas are very likely to receive light rain or thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) towards evening or night. Highest of only 7 mm Only a few parts of the State received ra...
Telangana Human Rights Commission orders college to return certificates to B Pharmacy students
Hyderabad

Telangana Human Rights Commission orders college to return certificates to B Pharmacy students

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission on Thursday directed the immediate return of certificates belonging to 17 B. Pharmacy students of Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, after finding that the college had illegally withheld them on the pretext of pending government fee reimbursement. The case was taken up following a complaint by the students alleging that the retention of their original documents, including Transfer Certificates, was jeopardising their chances of pursuing higher education. In its order, the Commission observed that such practices violate the fundamental human rights of students and obstructed their Right to Education guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Commission recommended the immediate release of the withheld certificates a...
Record Rains Paralyze Hyderabad; Metro Becomes Lifeline with All-Time High Ridership
Hyderabad

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 waterlogging caused by what many described as a cloudburst-like event.The intense rainfall, which lashed the city throughout the evening, crippled normal life and overwhelmed the city's infrastructure. Khajaguda recorded an immense 134 mm of rain, with Srinagar Colony receiving 120 mm, leading to flash floods across the metropolis.[1] Key areas such as Manikonda, Serilingampally, and Shaikpet were left completely submerged, turn...
Spate of Murders Shakes Hyderabad: 9 Muslims Killed in Six Weeks
Crime, Hyderabad, South India, Telangana

Spate of Murders Shakes Hyderabad: 9 Muslims Killed in Six Weeks

Police Link Majority of Cases to Alcohol and Narcotics Raftaar e Deccan Desk Hyderabad, July 21: A disturbing crime wave has hit Hyderabad, with nine members of the Muslim community murdered across the city in the last 45 days. Out of more than 30 murders recorded since June 5 within the Hyderabad, Rachakonda, and Cyberabad limits, these nine cases have highlighted a chilling trend.Police investigations reveal that substance abuse was a primary factor in at least five of the nine killings. The victims include seven men and two women, with motives ranging from financial disputes to domestic altercations fueled by intoxication.The incidents paint a grim picture. On June 29, Syed Shahid was allegedly killed by friends who lured him out on the pretext of drinking. On July 9, Sheikh M...