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Hyderabad: New Gram Rozgar Bill may weaken welfare in poorer states, warns Abhijit Banerjee

Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee voiced concerns over the proposed G Ram G Bill, fearing reduced federal funding could cripple welfare in poorer states. He highlighted existing inequalities in MNREGA job access, warning that the new bill’s funding model might exacerbate these issues. While acknowledging the bill’s potential, Banerjee stressed that implementation challenges and a lack […]

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Telangana high court achieves 95 percent case disposal rate, says Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh

Telangana High Court achieved a 95% disposal rate over the past year, managing approximately 79,000 new cases with 70% of its judicial strength. Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh highlighted the importance of judicial infrastructure investment and emphasized the judiciary’s role as the Constitution’s guardian, working in partnership with the Bar to uphold justice and the

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Weekly IFR 2026 contest: Sailing with the Times – 1st part of the jigsaw (Week 3)

Ahead of the International Fleet Review in February 2026, The Times of India has partnered with the Eastern Naval Command for a unique reader competition. For three weeks, a ship’s image will be revealed in parts, challenging participants to identify the vessel.  The post appeared first on .

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Hyderabad’s SHE Teams rescue women, crack down on midnight tormentors as digital blackmail rises

Hyderabad’s SHE Teams have successfully resolved 121 cases of midnight harassment via internet calls and 82 involving fake profiles. Digital blackmail, often by former partners, is a growing concern, with 366 victims seeking help. Police urge women to report harassment, assuring confidentiality and swift action against offenders.  The post appeared first on .

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6 girls found unconscious in Telangana’s Medchal-Malkajgiri hostel room after AC blast

Six girls were hospitalized after an AC blast caused by a short circuit led to a fire at a Medchal-Malkajgiri hostel early Sunday. Locals quickly contained the blaze before fire services arrived. Meanwhile, a separate furniture godown fire in Hyderabad on Saturday tragically claimed at least three lives, with rescue efforts ongoing and concerns raised

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5 killed in fire at furniture shop building in Hyderabad

Tragedy struck Hyderabad’s Nampally area as a devastating fire in a furniture shop claimed at least five lives, including two children and an elderly woman. Trapped in the basement, victims are suspected to have died from asphyxiation. Authorities are investigating the blaze and have registered a case against the shop owner for alleged fire safety

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Hyderabad furniture godown fire: 3 dead, rescue operations underway; showroom owner on the run

A calamity unfolded in Nampally as a fierce blaze erupted, taking the lives of three victims and leaving five others potentially trapped in the ominous depths of a cellar. This inferno, sparked by combustible materials, ravaged a local furniture showroom, with rescue efforts hampered by suffocating smoke and extreme heat.  The post appeared first on

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