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Andhra to draft law to regulate social media access for children
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday directed officials to draft a comprehensive law to regulate social media access for children below 13 years of age. The minister chaired a Group…
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Decades of service, uncertain future: TGSRTC workers warn stir over transfers
Hyderabad: Drivers and maintenance technicians at the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) are facing an uncertain future after the management issued a notice on April 1 asking them to indicate their…
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Govt, Deakin University sign MoU to boost AI, skilling and research
Hyderabad: In an aim to strengthen emerging technologies and future workforce development, the state government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deakin University for applied artificial intelligence (AI), skilling, research and…
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Five people with disabilities receive battery-operated wheelchairs
Hyderabad: Telangana BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Thursday, April 9, distributed financial assistance of Rs 75,000 to six transgenders and battery-operated wheelchairs worth Rs 1,18,500 to five people with disabilities. Prabhakar…
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Cyberabad cybercrime: 10 held, Rs 74.28 lakh refunded in first week of April
Hyderabad: In the first week of April, the Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested 10 people in connection with seven cybercrime cases and successfully refunded Rs 74.28 lakh to victims. Between April 1 and…
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Telangana anti-narcotics team intercepts ganja consignment to Hyderabad
Khammam: The Telangana Eagle Force’s Regional Narcotics Control Cell, Khammam, arrested four men and seized 26.8 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 13.41 lakh while they were transporting it from Bhadrachalam to Hyderabad.…
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Man rapes woman on pretext of asking food, sentenced to 20 years imprisonment
Hyderabad: A city court has sentenced a 40-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman in her home and threatening to kill her if she reported the crime, a…
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11,000 litre of milk poured as offering into Narmada River, sparks debate
Anuppur: Over 11,000 litre of milk were poured into the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh‘s Anuppur district during a religious ritual on Wednesday, April 8, triggering a debate over faith and environmental use.…
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Another man arrested for objectionable comment against actress Renu Desai
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested a second man from Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, April 9, for posting an objectionable comment on a reel uploaded by actress Renu Desai, just a day…
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Osmania University plans Australia tie-ups for dual degrees, research
Hyderabad: The Osmania University is set to roll out Australia-focused academic collaborations, including dual-degree programmes, student exchange, and joint research initiatives, as part of its global expansion strategy. The upcoming collaboration with…
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Govt to issue permanent vehicle registrations certificates from April 11
Hyderabad: Non-transport vehicles can now avail permanent registration certificates from Saturday, April 11, through Vahan portal, the Telangana Transport Department said. The move is to make vehicle registrations and other services a one-step…
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Many NGOs working for orphans are exploitative, says Telangana HC
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, April 8, observed that several non-governmental organisations (NGO) claiming to work for orphans and underprivileged children were not genuine but exploitative, and restrained a Hyderabad-based charity…
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Delhi’s urban oasis: 90-acre Lodhi Garden turns 90
New Delhi: Home to centuries-old tombs and some of the most exotic plants and bird species, Delhi’s iconic Lodhi Garden, often described as the ‘best urban oasis in Asia,’ turned 90 on…
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The woman cop whose testimony helped convict 9 officers in Sathankulam case
Madurai: Nine police officers on Monday, April 6, were sentenced to death for the sensational 2020 Sathankulam custodial killings of trader P Jayaraj and his son J Bennicks. The landmark judgement was…
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Hyderabad falls in love with Aamras Puri this summer: Where to try
As summer settles over Hyderabad, mangoes begin to rule every menu. Among the many seasonal treats, Aamras Puri is quickly becoming a favourite across the city. This simple yet indulgent dish combines…
