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After Andhra, English medium in schools trigger debate in Telangana

The decision of the Telangana government to introduce English medium in all government schools in the state from academic year 2022-23 has triggered a debate on whether the move is practical and will it really benefit the students.... read..

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Ban on 100-yr old stage play raises questions in AP

The Andhra Pradesh government's ban on 'Chintamani' a Telugu stage play that has been around since 1920, has raised the hackles of the art and culture fraternity in the state. The play scripted by pre-independence era social crusader Kallakuri Narayana Ra... read..

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Andhra Deputy CM, MLAs conspired Atmakur communal violence, alleges BJP

BJP national secretary Sunil Deodhar has alleged that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Amzad Bhasha and other leaders of the ruling YSRCP in the state conspired the Atmakur communal clashes.... read..

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Hyderabad: Gold valuables of over 2kg seized from man at airport

The customs department of Hyderabad airport recovered 2.715 kg of gold chains and paste worth Rs 1.36 crore from a man, who arrived from Dubai, said a press release on Saturday.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh records 12,926 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

Andhra Pradesh reported 12,926 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths on Saturday.... read..

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Telangana forms panel to improve air quality in Hyd

The government of Telangana on Saturday constituted a state level monitoring and implementation committee to improve air quality in Hyderabad.... read..

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'Victory is victory': PV Sindhu's father on her Syed Modi International title

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's father PV Ramana expressed happiness after her daughter clinched the women's singles title at the Syed International 2022 tournament on Sunday.... read..

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Telangana logs 4,416 Covid cases

Telangana logged 4,416 new Covid cases on Friday, an increase of about five per cent over the previous day.... read..

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'RRR' to hit the big screen on March 18, or April 28

The veil of suspense over the much-awaited release of S.S. Rajamouli's directorial 'RRR' was lifted on Friday, with the makers announcing two possible dates for the movie's release.... read..

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Will commit suicide if casino allegations proved: Andhra minister

Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Civil Supplies, Kodali Nani on Friday said if it was proved that the casino was organised at a function hall owned by him, he would quit politics and commit self-immolation.... read..

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Covid scare: University of Hyderabad tells students to go home

Concerned over the rising Covid numbers, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has advised its students to preferably return to the safety of their homes to minimise the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.... read..

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Casino row: Clashes between TDP, YSRCP leaders in Andhra's Krishna

A clash broke out in Gudivada in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday when YSRCP activists allegedly attacked the members of a TDP fact-finding committee who were proceeding to K Convention hall to enquire into the casino organised on premises dur... read..

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Hyderabad: Former manager of UBI arrested for forgery

Hyderabad Police on Saturday arrested a former Manager of Union Bank of India for Rs 65 crore forgery.... read..

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LS Privileges Committee summons Telangana officials on BJP MP's complaint

Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges has served notices to Telangana chief secretary, home secretary, director general of police and four other police officials in connection with the breach of privileges complaint by BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar.... read..

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Gold worth Rs 1.36 cr seized at Hyderabad airport

Gold valued at Rs 1.36 crore was seized from a passenger at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here, Customs officials said on Saturday.... read..

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3 hacked to death in T'gana over suspicion of black magic

Even in this modern age of technological advancements, sorcery and superstitions are not only rampant in parts of Telangana but continue to claim lives.... read..

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Biophore receives sub-license to manufacture Molnupiravir

Biophore India Pharmaceuticals on Thursday announced that it has received license from Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) on behalf of originator company MSD, a trade name of Merck to manufacture and market Molnupiravir API and finished product in capsule form.... read..

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Telangana's daily Covid count breaks 4,000 mark

Telangana's daily Covid count crossed the 4,000 mark on Thursday while the state authorities are gearing up to launch another round of fever survey from Friday.... read..

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Andhra CM forms committee to hold discussion with govt employees on Pay Revision Commission

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday constituted a committee to hold discussions with government employees and convince them on 11th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) and other related issues, informed officials.... read..

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Hyderabad techie ends life with wife, daughter

A software engineer and his wife allegedly committed suicide along with their seven-year-old daughter at Ameenpur near Hyderabad, police said.... read..

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Telangana begins fever survey, to distribute 1 cr home isolation kits

Authorities in Telangana began a fever survey across the state on Friday to identify people with Covid-19 symptoms and distribute home isolation kits free of cost.... read..

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UoH, TCS team up for next-gen communication tech innovation

The University of Hyderabad (UoH), has tied up with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for collaboration in research and innovation on next-generation communications technologies, semiconductor engineering, and heterogeneous computing architectures.... read..

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People of Andhra Pradesh vexed with Jagan's misrule: Chandrababu Naidu

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday slammed the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) government in the state, saying that the people were vexed by their regime and th... read..

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Andhra woman kills husband, carries severed head to police station

In a horrific incident, a woman murdered her husband and carried his severed head to a police station in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district on Thursday.... read..

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Most wanted Nigerian drug peddler arrested : Hyderabad Police

The North Zone Task Force of Hyderabad Police on Thursday took a Nigerian national into custody from Mumbai for running a drug syndicate. He is one of the most wanted drug peddlers, informed the Police.... read..

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PM to unveil 216-ft 'Statue of Equality' in Hyd on Feb 5

A 216-foot tall statue of 11th century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya, is all set to be dedicated to the world on February 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the statue, billed as the world's second largest statue in a sitting position... read..

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Demolition of illegal buildings continue around Hyderabad

Continuing their drive against unauthorised constructions in the municipalities surrounding Hyderabad, the authorities on Wednesday razed 10 more structures.... read..

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Andhra court directs BJP leader to pay Rs 1 cr compensation

A city court has directed former Andhra Pradesh BJP chief Kanna Lakshminarayana, his wife and son to pay Rs 1 crore compensation to his daughter-in-law in a domestic violence case.... read..

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Hyderabad Police arrests burglar, recovers gold, cash

Hyderabad Police on Thursday arrested a burglar and recovered gold and over Rs 54 lakh in cash from his possession.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh CM directs officials to set up standard size airports in every district, finish construction of fishing harbour, seaports

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday chaired a review meeting on airports, seaports, and fishing harbours with the officials.... read..

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Hyderabad police nabs inter-state robbery gang, arrests 3 persons

The Hyderabad City police nabbed an inter-state robbery gang and held three persons on Thursday.... read..

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Andhra woman beheads husband, surrenders before police

An Andhra Pradesh woman allegedly beheaded her husband with a sharp knife and later surrendered before the police on Thursday.... read..

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Andhra reports 12,615 new COVID cases, 5 deaths in last 24 hours

Andhra Pradesh reported 12,615 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours.... read..

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Rs 7,411 cr deposited in Telangana farmers' bank accounts

The government of Telangana has deposited Rs 7,411.52 crore into the bank accounts of 62.99 lakh farmers in the state so far under the Rythu Bandhu scheme for the coming Rabi season.... read..

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Telangana: Kalvakuntla Kavitha takes oath as MLC

Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader Kalvakuntla Kavitha took oath as the Member of Legislative Council (MLC) on Wednesday.... read..

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Ensure only Covaxin is given to 15-18 group: Bharat Biotech

Bharat Biotech has urged healthcare workers to ensure that only Covaxin is administered to individuals in the 15-18 years age group.... read..

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Telangana scales up daily Covid tests to over a lakh

Telangana on Tuesday logged 2,983 Covid-19 cases while the health authorities conducted over one lakh tests during the 24-hour period.... read..

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Missing woman software employee found dead in Vijayawada

A woman techie, who was missing from her residence in Guntur since Sunday, has been found dead in Vijayawada under suspicious circumstances, police said.... read..

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Situation conducive for imposing financial emergency in Andhra Pradesh: TDP

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national spokesperson GV Reddy on Wednesday expressed concern that the financial crisis and fall in credit rating on account of the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party's (YSRCP's) corruption was creating a situation condu... read..

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Hyderabad's Biophore to manufacture ingredients of Pfizer's Covid drug

Biophore India Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday announced that it developed and started manufacturing the key intermediates of Nirmatrelvir, one of the active ingredients of Paxlovid, the latest anti-Covid therapy, approved by US authorities.... read..

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Pig to human heart transplant opens new possibilities, say doctors

The world of scientists, doctors, and all those associated with the medical profession are excited about the possibilities to emerge from the first pig to human heart transplant procedure, details of which were announced by the University of Marlyland Sch... read..

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30% people lose vaccine-acquired immunity after 6 months: AIG Hospitals Study

Amid rising cases of Covid infection, even after record vaccination rate, a new study on Wednesday showed that about one in three individuals lose immunity post six months of taking the jab.... read..

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Hyderabad woman trafficked to Oman rescued

A woman from Hyderabad, who was trafficked to Oman, has been rescued with the intervention of the Ministry of External Affairs.... read..

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Rumours erupt after Chiranjeevi's daughter drops husband's name

Telugu Mega Star Chiranjeevi's youngest daughter and actor Ram Charan's sister Sreeja has dropped her actor-husband Kalyan's name from her social media handles amid rumours that their marriage is on the rocks.... read..

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Former Andhra CM Naidu tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and have quarantined himself at home.... read..

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KTR urges Centre to support 'progressive' states like Telangana

Telangana Minister for Industry and Information Technology, K.T. Rama Rao, on Monday urged the Central government to support ‘progressive states like Telangana.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh's Covid positivity rate jumps to 18%

Andhra Pradesh's Covid-19 positivity rate spiked to nearly 18 per cent as the state reported 4,108 new cases on Monday.... read..

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Telangana to introduce English medium in govt schools

The Telangana government on Monday decided to bring a legislation to introduce the English medium in government schools from the next academic year and regulate fees in private schools and colleges.... read..

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Owaisi denies receiving letter from AIMPLB about UP polls

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday denied receiving a letter from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) about Uttar Pradesh elections and said that the Board has nothing to do with politics.... read..

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Telangana minister KTR invited to Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia

Formula E Chief Championship Officer (COO) Alberto Longo has invited Telangana Industry and Commerce Minister KT Rama Rao to attend the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E Diriyah E-Prix Saudi Arabia on January 28 and 29.... read..

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Tributes paid to NTR on his death anniversary

Rich tributes were paid to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao on his 26th death anniversary on Tuesday.... read..

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