- newHistorian identifies 11th-century Kalyani Chalukya inscription in Ranga Reddy
A research team has identified an 11th-century inscription at Siddheshwara Temple in Nandivanaparti, Ranga Reddy district. The Kannada-language inscription, dated April 7, 1077 CE, records a donation and mentions Kalyani Chalukya emperor Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and his capital, Kalyana
- 8 mins ago 30 Aug 26, 5:48pm - - newIHM-Hyderabad launches two books celebrating language and Indian cuisine
IHM-Hyderabad launched two books authored by Principal Sanjay Thakur and Head of Food and Beverage Service Puneet Razdan. The books explore food and drink idioms and India's diverse culinary traditions through language, culture, gastronomy and an interactive quiz format
- 29 mins ago 30 Aug 26, 5:27pm - - new21-year-old nurse found dead in hospital quarters in Hyderabad, murder suspected
A 21-year-old nurse was found dead under suspicious circumstances in hospital quarters in Pahadishareef. Police suspect she may have been murdered after finding injuries on her face. A clues team and dog squad were deployed as the investigation continues.
- 1 hour ago 30 Aug 26, 4:40pm - - newSuspense over Mirza Rahmath Baig’s resignation as Telangana MLC after AIMIM expulsion
Uncertainty continues over whether expelled AIMIM leader Mirza Rahmath Baig will resign as a Telangana Legislative Council member. The party asked him to step down following controversy over a purported video. Baig has denied wrongdoing and alleged AI manipulation.
- 1 hour ago 30 Aug 26, 4:34pm - - newAIMIM names Bahadurpura MLA Mohammed Mubeen as Rajendranagar in-charge
AIMIM has appointed Bahadurpura MLA Mohammed Mubeen as its in-charge of Rajendranagar Assembly constituency. The move comes days after the party expelled MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig and directed him to resign, following controversy surrounding a purported video.
- 1 hour ago 30 Aug 26, 4:28pm - - newRevanth Reddy likely to meet AICC leadership amid cabinet expansion buzz
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is likely to visit New Delhi on September 3 amid growing speculation over cabinet expansion and a possible reshuffle. The developments come ahead of the Assembly session and amid controversy involving Minister Konda Surekha.
- 3 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 2:40pm - - newTelangana faces Rs 10,000 crore employee dues burden as 28,000 set to retire
The Telangana government faces a growing financial burden, with nearly Rs 10,000 crore in employee and retirement-benefit dues pending. More than 28,000 government employees are expected to retire by 2028, potentially adding nearly Rs 9,000 crore annually.
- 4 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 2:20pm - - newEAGLE Force catches pan shop owner, worker for selling cigarettes to minors in Hyderabad
EAGLE Force personnel caught a pan shop owner and his worker for allegedly selling cigarettes to two minors at Old Bowenpally in Secunderabad. Police seized tobacco products worth around Rs 60,000 and handed the accused and material to Bowenpally police.
- 5 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 12:42pm - - newFormer Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar discusses changing face of crime in Hyderabad
Former Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar discussed changing crime patterns, technology-driven policing and civic responsibility at a Hyderabad event on Patrick Radden Keefe’s London Falling. He highlighted the rise of cybercrime, digitised policing initiatives and the need for citizens to actively oppose criminal behaviour
- 7 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 10:48am - - newHyderabad: Six cars gutted after fire breaks out in Filmnagar
Six cars were gutted after a fire broke out in the cellar of a residential building at HUDA Enclave in Journalist Colony, Filmnagar, Hyderabad. Firefighters evacuated 15 residents safely and brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported
- 9 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 9:21am - - newCMC razes 19 illegal buildings in enforcement drive
CMC enforcement teams demolished 19 unauthorised under‑construction buildings across three zones in Cyberabad, while notices were served to others and further action is pending under prescribed procedures.
- 17 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 12:28am - - newCustoms Hyderabad urges exporters to adopt modernised systems
Customs Hyderabad highlighted its transformation into a trade facilitator at a FICCI‑backed workshop, urging exporters to adopt modernised digital systems like E‑sealing and E‑way bills, while Warangal’s agro‑exports potential was showcased.
- 18 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 12:22am - - newRewind: Gloom in the lives behind the loom—giving Telangana’s weavers their due
From Pochampally and Gadwal to Narayanpet and Siddipet, Telangana’s handloom traditions carry generations of skill, but recognition seldom translates into fair incomes for weavers
- 18 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 11:35pm - - newDanam fumes at Housing Department officials over Indiramma Towers draw
BRS turncoat MLA Danam Nagender lashed out at Housing Department officials for conducting the Indiramma Towers housing draw in his absence, warning of a privilege notice and promising allotments to applicants through his office.
- 18 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 11:27pm - - newBRS leader Sohail urges police investigation into Rahmath Baig case
BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail demanded a police probe into AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig’s suspension, stressing that the issue should not be treated as an internal party matter but as one requiring transparency and accountability.
- 19 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 10:57pm -
- newMedchal-Malkajgiri Collector assures review of 22A prohibited properties
The Medchal-Malkajgiri district collector assured property owners and resident welfare associations that genuine properties wrongly listed under the 22-A prohibited category would be reviewed and removed within two days.
- 19 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 10:40pm - - newTG-SAFE raids seven restaurants in Hyderabad, finds food safety violations
Telangana’s TG-SAFE enforcement wing inspected seven Hyderabad restaurants, detecting expired food, hygiene lapses, pest infestation, and improper labelling. Officials lifted 11 samples for adulteration tests and issued notices to several establishments.
- 20 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 9:55pm - - newNEET-PG aspirant dies by suicide in her hostel in Hyderabad
A MBBS graduate from Kurnool, preparing for NEET-PG in Hyderabad, allegedly died by suicide at a hostel in RTC Cross Roads after consuming poison.
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 9:12pm - - newHyderabad video: Zepto delivery partner pleads with police after bike is seized
A video showing a Zepto delivery partner pleading with Hyderabad traffic police after his motorcycle was reportedly seized has drawn criticism online. The delivery worker said he was completing an order and that his wife was in hospital, prompting questions over enforcement
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 9:02pm - - newNational Sports Day: SMP International School students honour Major Dhyan Chand in Hyderabad
Students of SMP International School, Hyderabad, participated in a National Sports Day programme at Lal Bahadur Stadium and paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The event highlighted the importance of sports in students’ overall development and encouraged excellence in academics and athletics
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:51pm - - newNew Rs 52 crore Musi River bridge at Moosarambagh to open soon
A new 400-metre bridge across the Musi River at Moosarambagh, built at an estimated cost of Rs 52 crore, is nearing completion. GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed officials to complete pending works to enable its safe opening to commuters
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:47pm - - newMLC Rahmath Baig claims deepfake video after AIMIM ouster
AIMIM expelled MLC Mirza Rahmat Baig over a controversial alleged video. Baig claimed the clip was a deepfake created to defame him, while police and the party withheld details. The issue sparked social media debate, but Baig has yet to resign from the Legislative Council.
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:42pm - - newHYDRAA urges residents not to immerse Ganesh idols in Kapra Lake
HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath urged residents and Ganesh Utsav committees not to immerse idols in Kapra Lake, citing its ecological importance. The 113-acre lake is being developed for floodwater retention, groundwater recharge, biodiversity conservation and protection of bird habitats
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:41pm - - newFood Safety officers seize misbranded products from Pista House in Gachibowli
Telangana Food Safety Officers inspected Pista House in Gachibowli and seized food products worth about Rs 17,500 over alleged misbranding violations. Samples of Masqati Ghee and Vangal Paneer were also collected and sent for laboratory analysis
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:38pm - - newWACKER opens Pune GCC with HCLTech to boost digital transformation
Wacker Chemie AG, in collaboration with HCLTech, has established a Global Capability Centre in Pune to support engineering, IT and digital transformation initiatives. The centre will strengthen global delivery capabilities, improve operational efficiency and support the company’s digital modernisation efforts
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:33pm - - newTelangana CEO directs officials to strictly follow seven-day SIR notice period
Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy directed officials to strictly maintain the seven-day notice period during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. BLOs were asked to personally serve notices, obtain acknowledgements and inform electors about hearings in advance
- 21 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:26pm - - newOsmania University hosts national seminar on AI’s impact on accounting education
Osmania University hosted a national seminar on the impact of artificial intelligence on accounting education, with experts stressing curriculum reforms, improved teaching methods and modern assessment systems. Speakers said accounting graduates must develop technological, analytical, problem-solving and professional capabilities
- 22 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:22pm - - newGHMC, Hyderabad police prepare for one-day Ganesh immersion on September 25
The GHMC and Hyderabad police aim to complete Ganesh idol immersions at Hussain Sagar in a single day on September 25. Two upgraded platforms and additional cranes will be deployed, while work on the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh idol is progressing
- 22 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:13pm - - newTG EAPCET 2026 BiPC counselling schedule released; registration begins September 12
The Technical Education Department has released the TG EAPCET 2026 BiPC counselling schedule for admissions to BPharmacy, Pharm-D and allied programmes. Online registration begins on September 12, with first-phase seat allotments scheduled on or before September 21
- 22 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:08pm - - newRS Praveen Kumar demands SIT inquiry into gang wars in Telangana, questions Revanth Reddy’s postings
BRS General Secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government of fostering “anarchic rule” in Telangana, alleging gang wars backed by influential persons and harassment of police officers.
- 22 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:04pm - - newFast‑track Right of Way for Old City Metro: HMRL to officials
B. Ajith Reddy, Additional Managing Director, HMRL, inspected Old City Metro Rail expansion works, urging faster property acquisition, utility relocation, and inter-departmental coordination to secure Right of Way.
- 23 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 7:18pm - - newKhowa prices surge to Rs 300 amid festive rush in Hyderabad
Khowa prices in Hyderabad have surged to Rs 300 per kg amid festive demand, with traders expecting further hikes. Supplies from Maharashtra continue to sustain the Old City’s traditional khowa trade, which has thrived for generations through family-run shops and bulk orders from sweet shops and caterers.
- 23 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 7:03pm - - newHyderabad traffic police announce diversions for Sunday marathon
Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions at several key junctions on Sunday for the Hyderabad Runners Marathon Run. Restrictions will be implemented on a need basis from 4.30 am to 9.30 am along major stretches connecting Necklace Road and Gachibowli
- 23 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 7:01pm - - newGHMC chief orders stronger measures to control vector-borne diseases
GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan has directed officials to intensify measures against vector-borne diseases through stronger entomological surveillance, field inspections and mosquito-breeding site elimination. Osmania University entomology experts will provide technical inputs, while officials were asked to improve coordination
- 23 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 6:54pm - - Congress cheated differently-abled persons, says Harish Rao
BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused the Telangana Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise of a Rs 6,000 monthly pension for persons with disabilities. He alleged that beneficiaries were owed around Rs 66,000 each and announced a planned protest
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 5:47pm - - Ethics Committee should discuss CM’s language in House: Prashanth Reddy
The BRS urged the Telangana Assembly’s Ethics Committee to examine alleged abusive language and inappropriate conduct by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and others. The party also sought an opportunity for Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy to present his side
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 5:42pm - - 400-plus experts attend IPACON 2026 congress on diabetic foot care in Hyderabad
IPACON 2026, India’s largest congress dedicated to diabetic foot care and limb salvage, began in Hyderabad on Saturday. The two-day event brings together more than 400 healthcare professionals for 30 scientific sessions focused on advances, evidence-based practices and emerging technologies
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 5:06pm - - Telangana Polytechnic JAC opposes merger of polytechnics with Young India Skills University
The Telangana Polytechnic Joint Action Committee opposed the proposed merger of polytechnics with Young India Skills University and demanded the withdrawal of GO 97. The body sought the continuation of polytechnics and SBTET under the existing Technical Education department framework
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 4:21pm - - Artist Bharati Saini finds her canvas of hope in Hyderabad
Uttarakhand artist Bharati Saini lost both arms in an accidental blast as an 11-year-old but found her calling in art. Today, she paints using her elbow stumps and teaches drawing and painting to persons with intellectual disabilities in Hyderabad
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 3:45pm - - Telangana plans to link death registration records with voter database to update electoral rolls
Telangana plans to link death registration records with its voter database to automatically identify and remove deceased electors after verification. Officials currently rely on booth-level officers and Form 7 applications as the ongoing Special Intensive Revision identifies discrepancies in electoral rolls
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 3:44pm - - Police seize 25 kg of cannabis-laced chocolates from Shamirpet pan shop
Hyderabad police arrested a Bihar native after allegedly finding 5,298 packets of cannabis-laced chocolates weighing around 25 kg at a pan shop in Shamirpet. Police said the chocolates were allegedly being sold to youngsters and schoolchildren. The suspect’s wife is absconding
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 3:39pm - - Yashoda Hospitals hosts Kidney Symposium 2026 in Hyderabad
Yashoda Hospitals, HITEC City, organised Kidney Symposium 2026, bringing together nephrologists, urologists and transplant specialists to discuss advances in kidney transplantation, post-transplant care and graft health. The symposium also highlighted the importance of organ donation awareness and long-term follow-up
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 3:36pm - - Cygnet.One launches AI-powered GST classification and ITC eligibility engine
Cygnet.One has launched an AI-powered GST Classification and Input Tax Credit Eligibility Engine to automate enterprise invoice processing. The system analyses transaction data, determines ITC eligibility, flags exceptions and generates structured GSTR-3B data with an audit-ready reasoning trail
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 3:31pm - - Hyderabad 5K Run sees strong turnout with 300 differently abled participants
More than 6,500 runners participated in the Hyderabad 5K and Inclusive Run at HITEX on Saturday as part of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026. The event featured 300 differently abled participants and promoted fitness, inclusion and barrier-free participation
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 3:30pm - - Hyderabad woman Suhasini Reddy Kandimalla missing in Nepal floods found safe
Hyderabad woman Suhasini Reddy Kandimalla, who went missing following floods in Nepal, is safe and undergoing treatment at a hospital, her family said. Her brothers are returning to India and plan to travel to Nepal to locate her.
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 2:50pm - - Hyderabad: Vehicle puja turns tragic, 68-year-old man killed in Jubilee Hills
A 68-year-old man died after being accidentally knocked down by a car during a vehicle puja at Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple in Jubilee Hills. The man, who was visiting Hyderabad for medical examinations, died while undergoing treatment.
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 2:26pm - - Expulsion of AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig sparks questions over controversial video
AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig’s expulsion over a controversial video has triggered speculation after he reportedly complained to cybercrime police about blackmail involving a purported deepfake video. Neither the police nor AIMIM has disclosed details about the video.
- 1 day ago 29 Aug 26, 8:13am - - Australia-based techie with Hyderabad roots feared missing in Nepal flash floods
A techie from Australia with Hyderabad roots has gone missing after flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on August 26. Identified as K Suhasini Reddy, she had travelled to Nepal for a pilgrimage to Manasarovar.
- 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 12:51am - - AIMIM sacks its MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig citing video leak controversy
The AIMIM has expelled Mirza Rahmath Baig from the party with immediate effect, citing an alleged video leak. The party’s Joint Secretary S.A. Hussain Anwar said Baig has been asked to resign from the Legislative Council, though no further details of the leak were disclosed.
- 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 12:39am - - Hyderabad police arrest Arjun Sharma in cheating case, execute extradition warrant in US murder probe
Hyderabad police have arrested Arjun Sharma, a Chennai native, in Agra in connection with a financial cheating case and executed a pending non-bailable warrant linked to an alleged murder in Maryland, USA. Sharma, accused of killing his colleague Nikitha Godishala in 2024 and later fleeing to India, has been remanded to judicial custody in Tihar Jail following coordination with FBI and Interpol.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 10:37pm - - 14 illegal pump sets seized in SR Nagar raids, HMWSSB warns violators
The vigilance wing of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board seized 14 illegal mini pump sets during early morning raids in Khairatabad Zone. Officials said the use of motors to draw water from pipelines was disrupting supply.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 10:00pm - - Raidurg auction sees Rs 269 crore per acre record bid
The TGIIC has raised Rs 2,833.22 crore from two successive land auctions at Raidurg, underscoring Hyderabad’s growing appeal as a business hub. Plot P2 alone fetched Rs 1,447.22 crore at Rs 269 crore per acre, surpassing last week’s record bid for Plot P1.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:41pm - - CMC identifies 22 illegal constructions; 14 razed, six to face action
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 14 unauthorised buildings and issued notices to two others during an enforcement drive across three zones. Officials said six more structures would be taken up for demolition under prescribed procedures.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:17pm - - Basheerbagh firing: A journalist’s memory of a day that changed Telangana
The Basheerbagh firing on August 28, 2000, began as a routine Opposition protest but quickly turned deadly, leaving three people dead. The incident not only marked a turning point in Telangana’s political history but also left lasting memories of violence and its human cost.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:11pm - - Traffic advisory issued for NEET‑PG candidates amid NMDC Hyderabad marathon on Aug 30
The Cyberabad Traffic Police has issued an advisory for NEET‑PG candidates as the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is set to take place on August 30. With major stretches in the region expected to be affected between 5 am and 11.30 am.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:46pm - - Nearly 14,000 passengers caught without valid tickets during SCR checks
The South Central Railway realised Rs 1.28 crore in revenue during a three‑day intensive ticket‑checking drive across its zone from August 24 to 26. Nearly 14,000 passengers were found travelling without valid tickets, while others faced penalties for littering, smoking and unauthorised hawking.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:34pm - - Telangana crime up 7.15 pc in 3 yrs; organised crime jumps 1,704 pc
Telangana has reported a 7.15 per cent rise in overall crime over the past three years, driven largely by organised crime, narcotics and traffic offences. While grave crimes, cybercrime and economic offences registered a decline, DGP CV Anand has directed officers to adopt data-driven strategies to counter emerging threats, with emphasis on organised networks and drug-related cases.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:25pm - - Niloufer Hospital sees surge in children with viral fevers, flu‑like symptoms
Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad is reporting a sharp rise in paediatric cases with flu-like symptoms, with nearly a hundred children admitted daily. Doctors attribute the surge to changing weather and high humidity, warning parents against self-medication.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:45pm - - IPACON 2026 to focus on diabetic foot care and limb salvage in Hyderabad
The Indian Podiatry Association will conduct IPACON 2026 in Moinabad on August 29 and 30, bringing together more than 400 delegates for discussions on diabetic foot care and limb salvage, with hands-on workshops covering advanced wound-care techniques.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:24pm - - Over 400 trees felled for SCB elevated corridor in Hyderabad
More than 400 trees have been felled at Bollarum for the SCB elevated corridor being constructed by HMDA from Gymkhana Grounds to near Shamirpet. Residents and commuters said the trees had provided shade for decades and changed the area’s character.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:04pm - - MIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig gets threat calls over morphed photos, deepfake videos
A case has been registered at the Hyderabad Cybercrime police station after MIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig complained of threatening calls. The callers allegedly demanded money and threatened to release morphed photographs and deepfake videos to cause embarrassment.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:51pm - - NMDC Hyderabad Marathon all set for weekend action
The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 will feature 45 elite runners, including 10 international and 35 Indian athletes. The event offers substantial prize money, course and national record bonuses, with extensive traffic and security arrangements in place
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:28pm - - Hyderabad: Fire response time sparks concern after Tirumala Hills house blaze
A house fire in Puppalaguda’s Tirumala Hills has triggered concerns over fire services’ response time after social media posts alleged a 55-minute delay. Gachibowli Fire Station SHO N Srikanth said the tender reached the location within 20 minutes.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:18pm - - Telangana records 15 percent rainfall deficit since June
Telangana has recorded a 15 percent rainfall deficit since June 1, with cumulative rainfall at 469.4 mm against the normal 551.6 mm. Sixteen districts are in the deficient category, while Greater Hyderabad has recorded a 20 percent deficit.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:06pm - - RTC sets up EV charging stations at two depots in Hyderabad region
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has initiated steps to establish EV charging stations at Ibrahimpatnam and Midhani depots as part of its efforts to expand electric bus services. The RTC currently operates around 458 electric buses in the region.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:53pm -