Hyderabad News Digest
Police in India detained the founder of the 'Cockroach' movement and student leaders ahead of a Delhi rally, as reports describe a crackdown on protests. In Hyderabad, police arrested two people for MDMA and ganja peddling, and a retired Army officer was found shot dead in a case police suspect is suicide.
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Retired Army officer found dead in Hyderabad
A retired Army officer was found shot dead in Hyderabad, and police suspect suicide. Reports say he had shot himself with a licensed pistol.
Two held for MDMA and ganja peddling
Police arrested two people in Hyderabad for peddling MDMA and ganja.
Telangana secures 5 lakh tonnes of better grade coal
Telangana has secured 5 lakh tonnes of better grade coal as power demand surges. The report links the purchase to the state's power supply.
Telangana accounts for half of India's rabi paddy acreage
Telangana accounts for half of India's rabi paddy acreage, according to a Times of India report.
Telangana DGP to ban police dancing in uniform
The Telangana Director General of Police is set to ban police personnel from dancing while in uniform. The report did not specify the enforcement details.
25 rural women graduate from FlySakhi drone programme
25 rural women graduated from the FlySakhi drone programme at IIT Hyderabad.
Property registrations fall 15 per cent in September
Property registrations in Hyderabad declined 15 per cent in September compared with the previous period reported.
Hyderabad women win Under-19 T20 Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh
The Hyderabad women's team beat Madhya Pradesh in the Under-19 T20 Trophy.
Telangana CM pitches Hyderabad for Hyundai car plant
Telangana's Chief Minister has pitched Hyderabad as an ideal location for a Hyundai car manufacturing facility.
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Cockroach movement founder detained in police crackdown
Police in India detained the founder of the 'Cockroach' movement and student leaders ahead of a Delhi rally. Reports describe the detentions as part of a crackdown on protests.
FSSAI issues notice to Radisson Blu and BigBasket
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued a notice to Radisson Blu and BigBasket over safety lapses.
Goa's Ethan Vaz becomes India's 96th Grandmaster
Goa's Ethan Vaz has become India's 96th Grandmaster in chess.
Sankoo becomes Ladakh's 8th district
Sankoo has been made Ladakh's 8th district and will have a separate hill council.
Jaishankar to hold talks with Marco Rubio during India visit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to hold talks with Marco Rubio during a visit to India on October 20.
Sudhakar Dalela appointed Ambassador to Nepal
Sudhakar Dalela has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal.
Imran Khan asked to leave India
Imran Khan has been asked to leave India, prompting questions about the rights of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders.
Villagers allege forgery behind Adani mine project
Indian villagers allege that forged documents were used in the Adani mine project, according to an Al Jazeera report.
Niki Prasad shines on debut as India beat Zimbabwe
Niki Prasad performed strongly on debut as India overcame Zimbabwe.