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Hyderabad Customs destroys narcotic drugs worth Rs 468 crores in fight against smuggling

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Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As part of the fight against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, Hyderabad Customs destroyed 216.69 kg of drugs worth Rs 468.02 crores on Tuesday. The drugs, which included heroin, mephedrone, and ganja, were seized from passengers of Nigerian, Beninese, Tanzanian, South African, and Indian origin at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, and other … Read more

Mindspace at Madhapur, Hyderabad to undergo major redevelopment

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Mindspace at Madhapur, Hyderabad, a bustling IT hub, is set for a remarkable transformation in the years to come. The Mindspace REIT Annual Report for the fiscal year 2023 outlines a roadmap for major redevelopment projects, including the redevelopment of Blocks 1A and 1B, buildings 7 and 8, and the creation of the Mindspace Madhapur … Read more

Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh Train Tickets Sold Out 3 Months Ahead of Sankranti

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Hyderabad, October 09, 2023: Train tickets from Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh for the Sankranti festival season have sold out three months in advance, leaving many passengers stranded. The Sankranti festival is one of the biggest festivals in Andhra Pradesh, and many people travel to their hometowns to celebrate with their families.

According to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the trains going to Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Bhimavaram, Machilipatnam, Narasapur, Nellore and Tirupati from Hyderabad are already full between January 10 and 13, 2024.

I have been trying to book tickets for the past two weeks, but they are all sold out,” said K Nagababu, a techie from Hyderabad. “I am very disappointed, as I was really looking forward to celebrating Sankranti with my family.”

Railway officials said that they are planning to run special trains during the Sankranti season, but the schedule will be released closer to the festival.

“We are aware of the high demand for tickets during the Sankranti season,” said a railway official. “We are working on running special trains to meet the demand.”

Meanwhile, passengers are advised to book their tickets in advance, if possible. They can also check the IRCTC website for updates on special trains.

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Telangana Assembly Elections to be held on November 30, Counting on December 3

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the election schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in five states, including Telangana. The elections in Telangana will be held on November 30 and the counting will take place on December 3. Here is a summary of the important dates for the Telangana assembly elections 2023: … Read more

Hoax Bomb Threat Cancels Flight at Hyderabad Airport

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The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad, India received a hoax bomb threat email on October 8, 2023, leading to the cancellation of Air India Flight AI951 to Dubai. The email warned that a passenger on the flight, Thirupathi Baadineni, was an ISI informer and would hijack the plane. The email also claimed that … Read more

Gold Prices in Hyderabad Dip Sharply, Residents Rush to Buy

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Hyderabad gold price

Hyderabad: Gold lovers in Hyderabad are flocking to gold shops across the city as the price of the precious metal has seen a significant drop in recent days. On Monday, the price of 24-carat gold, which had consistently crossed the Rs 60,000 mark in the past few months, took a surprising turn and settled at Rs 58,200 per 10 grams. This sudden drop marks one of the lowest prices recorded in recent times.

The price of 22-carat gold also saw a dip, settling at Rs 53,350 per 10 grams. This downturn in gold prices has prompted many residents of Hyderabad to seize the opportunity and invest in the yellow metal before it potentially starts rising again.

The drop in gold prices comes as a welcome surprise to many who had been holding off on making gold purchases due to the high costs witnessed over the past few months. Gold shop owners in Hyderabad have reported a surge in footfall, with customers eager to make purchases at the current favorable rates. Many individuals are taking advantage of this dip in prices to buy jewelry, coins, or bars as an investment or for upcoming festivities.

Financial analysts suggest that the dip in gold prices may be attributed to various factors, including changes in international market dynamics, currency fluctuations, and investor sentiments. While the current drop in prices may be enticing for many, experts caution that gold prices can be highly unpredictable.

Therefore, it is essential for potential buyers to do their research and understand the various factors that can affect gold prices before making a purchase. However, for those who have been waiting for the right time to buy gold, the current dip in prices presents an attractive opportunity.

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Telangana Government Unveils EHCT for Cashless Health Insurance

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Telangana, Hyderabad: In a significant move towards providing cashless health insurance coverage for government employees, their families, and pensioners enrolled in the Employees Health Scheme (EHS), the Telangana government has officially introduced the Employee Health Care Trust (EHCT). Under this new initiative, both employees and pensioners will make monthly contributions to the EHCT, with the … Read more

India’s First Law Enforcement CISO Council Launched

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Telangana Police Launches India’s First Law Enforcement CISO Council

The Telangana Police, with support from the IT industry and academia, launched the Law Enforcement CISO (Chief Information Security Officers) Council on Saturday. This is the first-of-its-kind initiative in India.

The council is a beacon of cybersecurity in Telangana, said Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary IT and Industries. He noted that cybersecurity breaches are multiplying and will continue to grow as more people come online. Individuals or enterprises, no one is an exception to cyber threats and frauds,” he said.

The council will provide a platform for CISOs from the government, industry, and academia to share intelligence and collaborate on cybersecurity initiatives. It will also work with the IT department and other centers of excellence in the state to develop and implement cybersecurity best practices.

Telangana is home to many firsts in the country, and the CISO Council is another example, said DGP Anjani Kumar. “The definition of crime is changing fast. There is no jurisdiction in cybercrimes. This now poses a lot of challenges for police,” he said.

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Man Receives 20-Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Assault of Minor in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: In a significant verdict delivered on Friday, a local court has handed down a rigorous 20-year prison sentence to G. Mahipal Reddy (48), a construction worker hailing from Dattatreya Colony. Reddy was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor girl in an incident that occurred in Jagadgirigutta back in 2019. In addition to the … Read more

TSPSC Group-IV Final Key Released

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Telangana TSPSC Exam Schedule: Group 1-3

TSPSC Group-IV Final Key Released: The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has released the final key for the Group-IV exam. The exam was held on July 1 for 8,180 posts.

After verifying the objections raised by candidates, the TSPSC has removed eight questions from Paper-I and changed the options for another eight questions. From Paper-II, two questions have been removed and the options for five questions have been changed.

Candidates can download the final key from the TSPSC website at tspsc.gov.in.

What to do next?

Candidates who have appeared for the TSPSC Group-IV exam can now calculate their estimated scores using the final key. The TSPSC is expected to release the results of the exam soon.

Candidates who are shortlisted based on their scores in the written exam will be called for an interview.

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Hyderabad Woman Murdered by Husband: Police Search for Accused

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Hyderabad Teenage Girl Suicide

Hyderabad: A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad on Friday night. The victim, Shalini, was riding her scooter to her sister’s house when her husband, Bala Kotaiah, followed her and stopped her vehicle. An argument ensued, and Bala Kotaiah pushed Shalini down and attacked her on the head with a … Read more

2 Teenagers Killed in Fatal Road Accident Near Keesara, Hyderabad

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Pastor Dies in Truck Accident Near Gopalpur

Hyderabad: Two teenagers were killed and three others were injured in a road accident near Keesara on the city outskirts on Saturday morning.

The victims were identified as Bhuvesh (17) and Tushara (18), both residents of Alwal.

According to police, the accident occurred when the car in which the victims were traveling went out of control and hit a tree. Preliminary reports suggest that over speeding and drunk driving may have been the cause of the accident.

The bodies of the deceased were sent to Gandhi Hospital for postmortem, while the injured are being treated in hospital.

Police have filed a case and are investigating the matter.

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