Telangana Today - Hyderabad - June 21, 2025

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June 21, 2025

Man posing as Air Force staff caught

A man who allegedly tried to enter the military canteen wearing an Air Force T-shirt was caught by the security personnel on Friday.

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Hyderabad traffic speeds up: 80% signals now automated, says top cop

Traffic in Hyderabad is moving faster, with average vehicle speeds significantly increasing from 17-18 kmph to 24-25 kmph, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV ‘Anand said on Friday. The top cop attributed the improvement in movement of traffic to automated traffic signals and the efforts of Hyderabad Traffic Police personnel.

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Coaching centres under scanner

Panel to suggest measures to reduce dependency on coaching centres; to assess fairness of entrance exams

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Israel-Iran conflict rages

Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war on Friday, while new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Switzerland for meetings with the European Union’s top diplomat and counterparts from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

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WHEN A RIVER WAS LIFTED!

KALESHWARAM LIFTED GODAVARI RIVER WATER FROM 90 TO 618 METRES, IRRIGATING OVER 18 LAKH ACRES

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Two Air India staffers sacked...

Air India, in its statement, said two former employees were given multiple fair opportunities to reconsider their statements, which may have been given inadvertently, as revealed in the investigations undertaken.

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Harish demands release of...

“Two months have passed, not a single rupee has been credited,” he said, ridiculing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim to make payments within 48 hours of procurement.

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Candidates stage protest at PJTAU

Some candidates who turned up to attend an interview for assistant warden position at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) staged a protest on the university campus here on Friday, alleging that varsity cancelled the interviews without prior notice.

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Told to change statement, fired: AI whistleblowers

The crew claimed the crash was “waiting to happen,” and that their repeated warnings about aircraft defects — especially a 2024 incident involving Dreamliner VT-ANQ — were ignored by Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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IRCTC announces ‘Divya Dakshin Yatra’

The IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) has announced the tour 'Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga' starting from Secunderabad railway station on July 19.

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Danny returns with vicious vision in ‘28 Years Later’

Potentially in very quick way, horror comes to us

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SCB approves rejuvenation of decades old Trimulgherry lake

A long-standing demand to rejuvenate the decades-old Trimulgherry Lake in Secunderabad Cantonment has been resolved after the SCB passed a resolution to commence the works.

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This Kuberaa is not so ‘rich’, but compelling

Unique attempt to connect beggars to a high-stakes business syndicate

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Interstate drug peddling racket busted

The Rachakonda Special Operations Team along with the local police busted an interstate drug peddling racket and arrested four persons and seized 166 kg of marijuana worth Rs 50 lakh, a car and mobile phones, altogether worth Rs 65 lakh in Hayathnagar on Friday.

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Fire in dummy chopper; none hurt

A dummy helicopter previously used in film shootings as a prop and was parked in an open ground, caught fire at Gurram Guda, Meerpet on Friday evening. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident.

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Traffic constable dies in accident

In a tragic incident, a traffic police constable working at the Yadagirigutta traffic police station in Yadadri-Bhongir district died after his motorcycle crashed into a truck from behind at Hayathnagar on the city outskirts on Friday.

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Govt clarifies on salary issue for DSC teachers

Salaries for over 10,000 teachers recruited through DSC will be paid from Oct 10, 2024

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GHMC inspects 90 bakeries during food safety drive

The GHMC Food Safety authorities have inspected 90 bakeries in the city as part of a special drive.

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Revenue officials reclaim prime land in Banjara Hills

A valuable parcel of government land located in the city’s upscale Banjara Hills was reclaimed by Revenue officials in Hyderabad’s Shaikpet mandal on Friday.

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Unemployed youth protest, demand release of two lakh job notifications

Anger and frustration against the Telangana Congress government prevailed at the Dharna Chowk here on Friday as hundreds of unemployed youth hit the streets, demanding release of notifications for two lakh jobs in various departments.

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Faculty crisis hits teaching hospitals

Shortage impacting medical education, patient care

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Prepared to hold talks with AP on Banakacherla: CM

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government was ready to hold talks with the Andhra Pradesh government on the contentious Banakacherla project, following discussions in the State Cabinet scheduled for June 23.

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Ill health drives woman, daughter to end life

An elderly woman and her daughter died by suicide by jumping into an irrigation tank, reportedly following a

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Farmers resort to manual irrigation

Siddipet district.

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Kavitha raises alarm over Polavaram

Raising alarm over the adverse impact of Polavaram project backwaters on Telangana, BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha demanded that the State government initiate immediate measures to protect them.

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Podu land: Tribals, foresters clash

A clash erupted between forest officials and tribals at Kosagumpu hamlet of Travendi gram panchayat in Burgampadu mandal in the district on Friday.

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Rahul snubs Revanth again

Sparks speculations that the CM was deliberately coldshouldered by party top brass

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Canal delays hit Mallanna Sagar

KLIP's largest reservoir supported irrigation for 12 lakh acres and supplied water to Hyderabad. Despite pending canal works, groundwater levels improved. Authorities planned to lift Godavari water in August and impound 30 TMCft this year

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Bahubali pumps: Maintenance lapses raise alarm

Once hailed as the world's largest multi-stage lift irrigation scheme, the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is facing serious concerns over the maintenance and upkeep of its 104 high-capacity pumping units spread across 19 pump houses.

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Fish, prawn production hit a new high

Telangana witnessed a remarkable surge in fish and prawn production between 2014-15 and 2023-24, particularly after the commissioning of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in 2019.

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Project revived this farmer's land, income and family hopes

In Mahabubabad, 45-year-old Narsaiah Madikanti's journey mirrors Telangana's transformation, driven by the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).

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Credible move

In a diverse and complex democracy like India's, the credibility and integrity of the Election Commission are of paramount importance.

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A watershed moment

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme is not merely about irrigation, it is about identity, dignity, and justice for Telangana farmers

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Kejriwal will have to stand trial: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will have to appear in a city court and face the consequences of his ‘sins’.

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Water crisis grips Jammu & Kashmir

An unprecedented heat wave has caused a sharp drop in the water level of the Jhelum River, which is the main water body of the Valley

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Al crash: 'Missing' hostel cook, granddaughter confirmed dead

The suspense surrounding a 52-year-old 'missing' woman, employed as a cook at the mess at a medical hostel complex here, the site of the Air India plane crash, and her granddaughter ended after a DNA test confirmed they were among the deceased, her family said.

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Dayanidhi accuses brother of financial fraud

Sends legal notice; asks Kalanithi to restore entire shareholding position of Sun TV

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Children of 'anti-English' BJP leaders study abroad: Rahul

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday advocated English as a means for the underprivileged to get jobs and move ahead in life, a remark that targets the BJP-RSS for what he calls their aversion to the colonial-era official language.

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Modi slams RJD for insulting Ambedkar

Says Bihar will not tolerate any disrespect to the Dalit icon

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Iraq monitors potential radiation risks

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani directed relevant bodies to continue monitoring potential radiation risks amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh growing: Rights body

The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) on Friday highlighted a recent brutal communal attack in the country where more than 18 homes belonging to Hindu families were looted, vandalised, and set on fire in the southwestern Abhaynagar Upazila.

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Israel's research institute hit

For years, Israel has targeted Iranian nuclear scientists, hoping to choke progress on Iran's nuclear program by striking at the brains behind it.

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Trump keeps everyone guessing

Says will take a call on whether to strike Iran or not in two weeks as there is scope for negotiations with Iran

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IDF strikes Iranian nuclear research HQ

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that it had carried out a series of overnight airstrikes in Tehran, targeting dozens of sites linked to Iran’s missile and nuclear weapons programs.

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UN warns of famine in Yemen

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) issued a warning about the emergence of famine hotspots in Yemen in the coming months.

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China sends planes to Taiwan Strait

China sent 74 warplanes toward Taiwan between late Thursday and early Friday, 61 of which crossed the central line in the Taiwan Strait that unofficially divides the sides, an unusually large number as tensions remained heightened in the region.

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UK Bill allows terminally ill adults to end their lives

UK lawmakers on Friday approved a Bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law.

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India will host 'best-ever' Para Athletics this year

Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia said India will host the “best-ever” World Para Athletics Championships to be held here later this year.

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Srikanth, Kamali win Surfing titles

Tamil Nadu’s D. Srikanth won the men’s title, and Kamali Moorthy defended both her titles in the Women’s Open and Groms Girls (U-16) categories at the 6th Indian Open of Surfing, the second leg of the 2025 National Surfing Championship Series.

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Hyderabad Heroes top the RPL table

The Hyderabad Heroes' fourth consecutive win during Season 1 of the GMR Rugby Premier League has propelled them to the top of the points table, and also makes them the only unbeaten team in the tournament at this point in time.

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Messi free-kick helps Inter Miami beat Porto

After an early penalty setback, Inter Miami bounces back

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Madhesh stuns Tornidze in 4th round of Aurionpro Chess

Candidate Master Madhesh Kumar toppled experienced Georgian GM Sanikidze Tornidze, pulling off the upset of the 4th round in the Rs 40 lakh prize money Aurionpro International Grandmaster and Junior Chess Tournament, being played at the World Trade CentreElsewhere, GM Manuel Petrosyan clinically beat Alexei Fedorov, while

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Govt to launch mobile app for sports lovers

Following the emergence of several inspirational and viral videos on social media showcasing young children displaying untapped talent in sports, the government plans to launch a dedicated mobile application to harness these abilities.

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World Para Athletics logo, mascot launched

India on Friday marked a significant milestone on the global sporting calendar with the official unveiling of the logo and mascot for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, to be held in October 2025, along with the launch of the ‘100 Days to. Go’ countdown.

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Young guns come all blazing

Jaiswal's sparkling hundred and skipper Gill's well crafted century take India to 359/3 at tea on Day 1

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Stage set for Bengaluru rally

Following an exciting opener in Chikmagalur, the FMSCI Indian National Time Speed Distance Rally Championship (INTSDRC) 2025 now shifts gears to Bengaluru for its second round - The Rally of Bengaluru.

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Winless Indian teams seek positive results

After India’s dream of booking a direct ticket to next year’s World Cup was crushed following six consecutive losses in European leg of Pro league, the men’s hockey team is now hoping to conclude their campaign on a positive note with wins in their last two matches against Belgium.

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Archers bag nine medals

India's junior archers returned with nine medals from the Asia Cup Leg 2 here on Friday - two gold, six silver, and one bronze.

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Bangladesh in command

A Bangladesh held the upper hand at the end of Day 4 of the series-opening cricket test against Sri Lanka, reaching 177-3 in their second innings to lead by 187 runs.

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Hockey players to get monthly allowance

In a first for Indian hockey players, the sports ministry has approved an out-of-pocket allowance of Rs 25,000 per month for those picked to the national camp of both men and women, after repeated requests from the sport's governing body.

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