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Hyderabad emerging as a global sports hub: Minister Vakiti Srihari

Hyderabad, Nov 4 (UNI) Telangana Sports and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari on Tuesday said Hyderabad is fast emerging as a major venue for national and international sports events, because of the proactive sports promotion policies of the state government.
The Minister inaugurated the Telangana India International Challenge 2025 badminton tournament at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, Srihari said, “The government is implementing a comprehensive sports promotion policy. As a result, plans are underway to host several national and international sports tournaments not only in Hyderabad but also across various districts in the state.”
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Another golden idol missing: New twist in Sabarimala loot, smuggling network

08 Dec 2025 | 12:20 PM

Sabarimala (Kerala), Dec 8 (UNI) A sensational new claim has reignited a decades-old mystery surrounding the alleged disappearance of a priceless golden idol connected to the early worship traditions of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa hill shrine.
The revelation, emerging from the Malamel family, historically entrusted with the rituals of Kochukadath Swami, has reopened questions about heritage protection, institutional accountability, and the possibility of a wider antiquities-smuggling network operating around Kerala’s temple assets in the 1970s.

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Hyderabad airport receives hoax bomb threat mails

08 Dec 2025 | 11:16 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 8 (UNI) A late-night bomb threat email sent to the Hyderabad Airport customer support on Sunday triggered heightened security measures for three incoming flights, prompting authorities to initiate standard safety protocols without delay.

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Realtor brutally murdered in Medchal-Malkajgiri district

08 Dec 2025 | 10:53 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 8 (UNI) A realtor was brutally murdered by unidentified assailants near Foster Billabong School in Saket Colony, Jawaharnagar, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, on Monday.

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Telangana Global Summit 2025 begins on Dec 8; CM to lead key engagements

08 Dec 2025 | 9:33 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 8 (UNI) The much-awaited Telangana Rising Global Summit–2025 will begin this afternoon, bringing together global industry leaders, diplomats, economists and innovators for a two-day event the government describes as the most ambitious international gathering ever hosted by the state.

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Philanthropist Minal Bajaj extends support to Kochi-Muziris Biennale

08 Dec 2025 | 8:51 AM

Kochi, Dec 8 (UNI) Renowned philanthropist Minal Bajaj, Trustee and Honorary Director of the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation (JBF) since 2009, has extended her support to the upcoming sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) as a Platinum Patron.

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