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Real Estate Boom Hits Vijayawada, Rents Soar Past Hyderabad
Vijayawada, January 2, 2026 (Times Now): Vijayawada’s rental market is experiencing a dramatic surge, with rental prices exceeding those in Hyderabad, according to sources. The real estate market is hot in Andhra Pradesh, with Visakhapatnam also touted as a future “Singapore-like” development. Meanwhile, Hyderabad eyes another area to become the next “Gachibowli Financial District.”
In other news, a school bus carrying 100 students plunged into a canal in the Khammam district, raising concerns about student safety. In Telangana, Inter students will receive their hall tickets and other information via their parents’ WhatsApp accounts.
Fact-checkers are addressing rumors that ATMs will no longer dispense ₹500 notes. Clarification is expected soon. The ongoing river water dispute between the Telugu states has prompted a crucial intervention from the central government to find a resolution.
Finally, anticipation is building for the film “The Raja Saab,” with potential premieres in Telangana.
This article was compiled from various sources by Sumanth Kanukula, Senior Copy Editor at Times Now.
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