- newHC seeks TGIIC reply on Raidurg Panmaktha land auction
The Telangana High Court directed TGIIC to file its counter with photographs in a writ petition challenging the auction of two land parcels at Raidurg Panmaktha, alleged to fall within a heritage and rock-preserved area. The matter was adjourned to August 20.
- 2 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 9:07am - - newTGSRTC’s ‘MeeTicket’ to bring buses, Metro, autos and cabs under one platform
TGSRTC is developing ‘MeeTicket’, a MeeSeva-based digital platform that will integrate RTC buses, Metro services, autos and cabs. Passengers will be able to book tickets and arrange onward transport through one platform, with digital payments transferred to service providers.
- 11 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 12:14am - - newHCA announces women’s and men’s cricket selection trials for 2026-27 season
The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced the Women's Open Selection Trials and Men's Districts Talent Hunt/Open Selection Trials for the 2026-27 season. Eligible and aspiring cricketers can register online through the official HCA websites to participate in the selection process
- 11 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 11:37pm - - newVishwa Vishwani Institute inaugurates 21st PGDM batch in Hyderabad
Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management inaugurated its 21st PGDM batch in Hyderabad on Monday. Institute leaders and industry experts encouraged students to focus on emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation, self-awareness, resilience and continuous learning.
- 12 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 11:25pm - - newOpinion: Teach dissent, fear dissent–what should NALSAR impart?
NALSAR’s decision to invite Chief Justice of India despite student objections raises a larger question: can a law school teach constitutional dissent while refusing to engage seriously with dissent within its own walls?
- 12 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 11:18pm - - newTelangana SIR: Hyderabad district draft electoral rolls published with 27.95 lakh voters
Hyderabad District Election Officer R V Karnan said draft electoral rolls containing 27,95,225 voters were published on Monday under the Special Intensive Revision 2026. Electors can verify their names and file claims or objections by September 16.
- 12 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 10:44pm - - newHarish Rao accuses Congress government of misusing Section 22-A, demands white paper
BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of misusing Section 22-A to place properties under the prohibited list and demanded a white paper on land additions since December 7, 2023, besides criticising Kalyana Lakshmi implementation.
- 13 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 10:16pm - - newHyderabad: Government cancels Urdu Academy land allotment to private company
The Telangana government has cancelled the allotment of 1.04 acres of Urdu Academy land in Serilingampally to NN Infra & Constructions following protests and criticism. Former BRS leader Waheed Ahmed welcomed the decision and sought development of the site.
- 13 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 10:10pm - - newTraffic advisory issued ahead of Papanna Goud statue unveiling in Hyderabad
Hyderabad traffic police have issued an advisory ahead of the unveiling of Sri Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud’s bronze statue at Boats Club on Tuesday. Heavy congestion is expected from 4 pm to 8 pm around NTR Marg and nearby stretches.
- 13 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 10:03pm - - newCyberabad civic body announces ‘No Posters in Public Spaces’ initiative
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has announced a ‘No Posters in Public Spaces’ initiative to regulate poster displays across its limits. The move aims to keep roads, junctions and public areas free from unauthorised posters and visual clutter.
- 13 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 9:54pm - - newRevanth Reddy inaugurates TIMS Sanathnagar, promises four hospitals by 2027
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Osmania, Alwal, LB Nagar and Warangal hospitals would be completed by December 9, 2027. He said the Congress government had prioritised the projects and allocated funds for their early completion.
- 13 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 9:48pm - - newHyderabad: Musi Jan Andolan raises concerns over environmental clearance for riverfront project
Musi Jan Andolan and civil society groups have raised concerns over the environmental clearance granted for the Musi Riverfront Development Project, questioning the assessment of ecological and flood risks, project footprints, displacement figures and the clearance process.
- 13 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 9:37pm - - newMan dies of electric shock while removing flex board in Balanagar
A 26-year-old man, Sanju Chowdary, died of an electric shock while removing a fallen flex board at a shop in Balanagar on Monday. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead by doctors, police said
- 14 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:54pm - - newKBR Park one-way traffic restrictions come into force from Tuesday
One-way traffic restrictions around KBR Park come into force from today for a two-year infrastructure overhaul. Commuters, pedestrians and patients are likely to face longer travel and walking distances, while water tanker deliveries in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills may also be delayed.
- 14 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:43pm - - newPonguleti apologises over 22-A controversy
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy apologised for hardships caused by errors in Section 22-A prohibited land records. The government will form a high-level committee to address complaints, while a toll-free number has been launched and pending applications will be reviewed
- 14 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
- newHarish Rao slams Congress government over Kalyana Lakshmi, 22-A issues
BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the Congress government over the Kalyana Lakshmi and 22-A land controversies. He accused the government of administrative negligence and demanded relief for affected families and landowners
- 15 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:25pm - - newMan gets life term for 2016 murder of Congolese wife Cynthia Vechel
A Ranga Reddy court has sentenced Rupesh Kumar Mohanani to life imprisonment for murdering his Congolese wife Cynthia Vechel in 2016. He allegedly strangled her, dismembered the body and set the remains on fire near Madanapalle. DNA and CCTV evidence led to the conviction.
- 15 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 7:52pm - - newHow 2026 World Cup, blockbuster movies are bringing old video games back
Major cultural events are giving older video games unexpected second lives. From the 2026 World Cup boosting football games to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey reviving Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, these player surges show how real-world events can extend gaming’s longevity.
- 15 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 7:31pm - - newKTR urges government to expedite pending TIMS projects
BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to complete pending TIMS works at Alwal and LB Nagar, the Warangal Super Specialty Hospital and NIMS expansion works, while welcoming the opening of the Sanathnagar TIMS hospital.
- 16 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 7:27pm - - newFour arrested for alleged crypto fraud, Rs 7 lakh snatching in Bandlaguda
Bandlaguda police arrested four persons for allegedly cheating victims through cryptocurrency transactions and forcibly snatching Rs 7 lakh at Ismail Nagar. Police said the suspects used Facebook to approach victims and were also allegedly involved in four similar cases.
- 17 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 6:20pm - - new38-year-old man dies after falling from hostel building in Raidurgam
A 38-year-old man, identified as K Subbarao, died after falling from a hostel building in Anjaiah Nagar Colony, Raidurgam, on Monday. Police have begun an investigation and are examining whether the death was due to suicide, an accident or homicide.
- 17 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 6:15pm - - newHyderabad study links low vitamin levels to mild cognitive impairment in older adults
A Hyderabad study by ICMR-NIN researchers has found an association between lower levels of several vitamins and mild cognitive impairment in older adults. The researchers say adequate nutrition may support healthy cognitive ageing, but further studies are needed to establish causation.
- 17 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 6:11pm - - newSix arrested in interstate hashish oil supply network case in Hyderabad
The SOT and Vanasthalipuram police arrested six persons, including two juveniles, and seized 12 kg of hashish oil worth about Rs 1.5 crore near Chinthalkunta. Police said the alleged network transported the contraband from Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru through Hyderabad.
- 18 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 5:25pm - - newTehreek Muslim Shabban demands disclusure of Wakf income, expenditure in Telangana
Tehreek Muslim Shabban president Mohammed Mushtaq Malik has demanded transparency in the Telangana Waqf Board’s income, expenditure and property records. He sought audited accounts, regular meetings, published resolutions and details of major Waqf properties and proposed transactions.
- 18 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 5:20pm - - newAmmunition found in retired Army Officer’s baggage at Hyderabad Airport
A few live rounds and spent cartridges were reportedly found in the baggage of a retired Army officer during security screening at Hyderabad’s RGIA. The ammunition was seized and handed over to police, who registered a case and began an investigation.
- 18 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 5:05pm - - newKalyana Lakshmi row: Ponnam Prabhakar orders probe into delay
BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government would investigate the delay in Kalyana Lakshmi scheme benefits and fix responsibility for any lapse. He said the scheme had not been scrapped and the government was pursuing legal remedies
- 18 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 4:37pm - - newKalyana Lakshmi row: BRS cadre stages protest at Collectorates and other places across the State
The BRS staged protests across Telangana against the Congress government's alleged move to discontinue the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. BRS leaders demanded immediate release of pending benefits and warned of intensified protests involving women across the State
- 19 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 4:29pm - - newCSIR-IICT, Re Sustainability sign MoU to develop sustainable environmental technologies
CSIR-IICT and Re Sustainability have signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainable environmental technologies. Their partnership will focus on plastic recycling, waste-to-value solutions, resource recovery and circular economy technologies, with the aim of accelerating research, scale-up and commercialisation.
- 19 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 4:25pm - - newTelugu Christian Community celebrated Independence Day in Dubai
The Telugu Christian Community in Dubai celebrated Indian Independence Day with patriotic spirit, highlighting India's unity in diversity. Yahweh Shalom, a Telugu Church, organised celebrations after Holy Mass, with community members displaying the national flag and celebrating cultural diversity
- 19 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 4:04pm - - newHyderabad’s Pathergatti veterinary hospital seeks upgrade amid rising caseload
Hyderabad’s Government Veterinary Hospital at Pathergatti is seeking an upgrade as inadequate diagnostic facilities, medicine shortages and limited laboratory infrastructure affect treatment. The hospital handles around 150 animals daily and serves several Old City neighbourhoods.
- 21 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 1:44pm - - newIndrajaal, Sigma announce Rs 155-crore anti-drone orders
Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems have announced orders worth approximately Rs 155 crore for their Indrajaal Ranger anti-drone platform. The orders include applications for border security, VVIP protection and urban security.
- 22 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 1:29pm - - newNag Panchami celebrated with prayers, fasting across Hyderabad
Devotees in Hyderabad observed Nag Panchami with day-long fasting, temple visits and prayers. Milk, honey, flowers, vermilion and sweets were offered to serpent deities, as the festival highlighted the traditional reverence for snakes and living creatures.
- 22 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 1:10pm - - newSundeep Makthala eyes UAE expansion for graphene, advanced materials platform
Technology entrepreneur Sundeep Kumar Makthala is positioning RI Advanced Materials for expansion in the UAE, with plans for a regional platform focused on graphene, advanced materials, R&D, manufacturing and commercialisation while exploring partnerships across Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
- 22 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 1:00pm - - new119-year-old ‘Sir Alec’ steam locomotive fascinates visitors in Secunderabad
A 119-year-old steam locomotive, popularly known as ‘Sir Alec’, continues to attract commuters and visitors at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad. Evening steam, smoke and sound effects recreate the experience of a moving steam engine while showcasing India’s railway heritage.
- 22 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 12:45pm - - Leopard cub found dead on Srisailam road in Amrabad Tiger Reserve limits
A six-to-eight-month-old leopard cub was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the Srisailam road within Amrabad Tiger Reserve. Forest officials found no external injuries and suspect a vehicle collision. A postmortem will determine the exact cause amid rising traffic
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 10:22am - - Hyderabad: Police arrest 10 presons for gambling in Begum Bazar
Goshamahal police apprehended 10 persons for allegedly organising and participating in an illegal three-card game at Begum Bazar Chatri. Police seized Rs.1.18 lakh cash, playing cards, casino-style tokens and hookah equipment during a raid on the premises early Sunday
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 9:23am - - Hyderabad: Woman found murdered, body stuffed in gunny bag
A woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her lover in Hyderabad’s Balapur following an argument over marriage. Police said the accused packed her body in a gunny bag, left it inside the house and fled. Efforts are underway to arrest him
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 9:15am - - Shankarpally police nab two Pardhi gang members for house thefts
Shankarpally police arrested two members of a Pardhi gang from Maharashtra accused of a spate of thefts in locked houses across Shankarpally and nearby areas. The suspects confessed to 11 cases, including a recent burglary in Elvarthi village.
- 1 day ago 16 Aug 26, 11:25pm - - Hyderabad Task Force busts illegal Mephentermine racket, three held
The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force busted a racket involving the illegal sale of Mephentermine Sulphate injections, arresting three persons while one suspect remains absconding.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 10:56pm - - ‘Muhammad’ Deepak Kumar to receive Rehmat-e-Alam Peace Award for promoting communal harmony
The All India Bazm-e-Rehmat-e-Alam has named Deepak Kumar, popularly known as ‘Muhammad’ Deepak, as the recipient of the Rehmat-e-Alam Peace Award 2026 for his efforts in fostering communal harmony. The award will be presented during Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, recognising his symbolic gesture of solidarity that resonated widely as a message of unity and compassion.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 10:29pm - - Experts flag impact of one-way traffic around KBR Park from Aug 18
Public policy experts and environmentalists have urged Hyderabad police to conduct a detailed impact assessment before implementing one-way traffic around KBR Park from August 18. They warned the move could affect thousands of commuters, patients, and vulnerable road users, given the presence of major hospitals and offices in the area.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 10:06pm - - CM Revanth cautions youth, says fake social media posts will invite action
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, addressing a public meeting in Warangal, warned that adverse posts on social media and participation in protests could cost unemployed youth their eligibility for government jobs.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 8:28pm - - ABVP seeks release of seven detained members after EFLU clash
The ABVP EFLU unit has demanded the immediate release of seven of its members sent to judicial custody following clashes with NSUI on the university campus. The student outfit alleged police bias, claiming only one NSUI member was arrested despite a violent attack on an ABVP student.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 8:11pm - - Sharada Peetham’s Vedanta Vichara Deepika programme concludes in Hyderabad
The three-day Vedanta Vichara Deepika programme concluded in Hyderabad with around 150 participants. Organised by Aham Brahmaasmi, the event introduced participants to Vedanta, Advaita philosophy and the teachings of the Upanishads and Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 7:57pm - - No hike in private medical, dental college fees in Telangana
The Telangana government has decided to retain the existing tuition fee structure for MBBS and BDS courses in private medical and dental colleges for the 2026-29 block period. The move, based on recommendations of the TAFRC, ensures students will not face higher fees, though the committee noted that B-category charges remain steep.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 7:01pm - - Hyderabad timber firm crafts Garuda Vahanams, used two centuries-old Burma teak wood
Myanmar craftsmen have created a pair of intricately carved Garuda Vahanams for the Ammapalli Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple’s Garudotsavam. Made from two-century-old Myanmar teak, the 400-kg structures were crafted after extensive research into Garuda’s mythology and iconography
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 6:21pm - - Hyderabad: Man found hanging at home after quarrel with wife, in-laws
A man allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Hyderabad’s Santoshnagar following a quarrel with his wife and in-laws. Police said the couple had marital differences, and the family suspects the dispute may have contributed to the incident
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 6:15pm - - MLRIT Chairman Marri Laxman Reddy Bags Four Medals at Telangana Masters Swimming Championship
MLR Group of Institutions Chairman Marri Laxman Reddy won four medals, including two gold, at the 11th Telangana Masters Inter-District Swimming Championships 2026. His achievement was praised by MLRIT officials as an example of fitness, discipline and sporting commitment.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 5:43pm - - National Medical Commission set to introduce ‘One Nation, One Licence’ for doctors across India
The National Medical Commission is set to introduce a ‘One Nation, One Licence’ framework allowing doctors to practise across India with a single registration. The proposed regulations also provide for digital synchronisation, five-year licences and streamlined registration for foreign graduates.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 5:11pm - - Hyderabad witnesses grand Ganga Jal Kawad Yatra with devotees in large numbers
Hundreds of devotees participated in the 29th Grand Ganga Jal Kawad Yatra organised by Bhagyanagar Kawad Seva Sangh in Hyderabad. The yatra began from Mahadev Mandir at Charminar and concluded at Shri Uma Maheshwari Swami Devasthanam, where devotees performed jalabhishek
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 5:11pm - - Mega job mela in Hyderabad on August 19 with opportunities across sectors
A mega job mela will be held at Shah Function Hall, Lakdikapul, on August 19. Several companies from IT, pharma, healthcare, education and banking sectors will participate. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend free walk-in interviews at the venue
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 4:48pm - - Hyderabad traffic changes: One-way system near KBR Park begins from August 18
Hyderabad Traffic Police will introduce a one-way traffic system around KBR Park from August 18 amid ongoing flyover and multi-level structure works. Officials said the temporary restrictions were finalised after studies and trials to ensure smoother traffic movement and faster project completion
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 4:41pm - - Telangana constitutes SAFE for drug control and food safety
The Telangana government has established TG SAFE by merging Food Safety and Drugs Control departments. Headed by Commissioner Avinash Mohanty, the six-wing authority will oversee licensing, inspections, testing, enforcement and modernisation of food safety and drug control administration across the State
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 3:43pm - - OMC first-year MBBS student allegedly dies by suicide; JUDA raises concerns
A first-year MBBS student from Osmania Medical College, Dr K Bharadwaj Reddy, allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad. His death has left the medical community shocked, with JUDA raising concerns over mental health challenges and stress faced by medical students
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 3:42pm - - Hyderabad gears up for Milad-un-Nabi celebrations
Preparations for Milad-un-Nabi have gained momentum across Hyderabad, with blood donation camps, religious gatherings and welfare programmes planned at various locations. The Markazi Milad Juloos Committee is also making arrangements for the central procession scheduled for August 26.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 3:41pm - - Dalit Bandhu clocks five years: Congress yet to fulfil promise of Rs.12 lakh assistance
Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries in Telangana are disappointed over the Congress government’s failure to fulfil its promise of increasing financial assistance from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh. The previous BRS government scheme helped several beneficiaries establish income-generating ventures.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 1:30pm - - Film Nagar police book 12 over alleged attack on fruit vendor, brother
Film Nagar police have registered a case against 12 persons following an alleged attack on fruit vendor Sheikh Mubarak Ali and his brother. Police said the two groups had previously quarrelled three times over the same issue.
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 11:30am - - Hyderabad: Woman robbed of gold chain weighing three tolas
A woman was robbed of a gold chain weighing around three tolas by two unidentified motorcycle-borne persons in Medchal’s Girmapur area. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage and attempting to trace the motorcycle’s registration details
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 10:03am - - Rewind: Whose land is it anyway? Adivasis’ land rights under challenge
The protective framework of the Fifth Schedule and Regulation 1 of 1970 must be understood in the context of the historical exploitation, dispossession and displacement of tribal communities
- 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 11:59pm - - Brothers’ quarrel over funeral expenses ends in murder in Hyderabad
A quarrel between two brothers over sharing funeral expenses escalated into violence at Champapet in Hyderabad, leading to the death of the elder sibling.
- 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 11:29pm - - Teen girl dies after speeding truck knocks down scooter near Ghatkesar
A 16-year-old intermediate student, Shravani, was killed when a speeding truck hit the scooter she was riding with her parents near Vandana Hotel under Ghatkesar police limits on Saturday.
- 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 11:11pm - - US Consulate complaint leads to arrest in Hyderabad passport fraud case
Hyderabad police have arrested M Lakshmikanth Reddy for allegedly obtaining multiple Indian passports under different names using forged residence certificates. The case, registered after a complaint from the US Consulate General, revealed passports issued in two names linked to the same individual.
- 3 days ago 15 Aug 26, 10:56pm - - Hitesh Reddy wins Children-1 dressage honours at HPRC challenge
Hitesh Reddy of Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club won the Children-1 dressage category at the second HPRC Equestrian Challenge in Gandipet. Dhruva Potineni won Children-2, while Myra Alapati and Apeksha Matcha topped their respective Hacks categories
- 3 days ago 15 Aug 26, 9:42pm - - I-Day: Telangana Guv hosts ‘At Home’ reception at Lok Bhavan
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla hosted an ‘At Home’ reception at Lok Bhavan, Hyderabad, on Saturday as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, senior state leaders, judiciary representatives, and political figures across parties attended the event.
- 3 days ago 15 Aug 26, 9:30pm - - Golden jubilee celebrations begin at ISKCON Abids
The ISKCON temple at Abids, Hyderabad, launched its four-day golden jubilee celebrations with a Sudarshana Homam on Saturday. A tribute performance dedicated to Srila Prabhupada, along with a drama and sand art presentation, captivated audiences at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally.
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