- newHarish Rao placed under house arrest ahead of Sanathnagar TIMS visit
BRS leader T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Kokapet on Wednesday ahead of his proposed visit to Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. Police said the move was preventive, amid a political dispute between the Congress and BRS over the project.
- 47 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 10:11am - - newDhanush Srikanth nominated for prestigious Arjuna Award
Champion shooter Dhanush Srikanth has been nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award after winning gold with a world record at the 2025 Deaflympics. The 24-year-old shooter is now preparing for the senior World Cup and targeting the 2028 Olympics
- 10 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:39am - - newWoman killed after speeding car hits her in Madhapur
A 26-year-old woman, Bharathi Mukhi, was killed after being allegedly hit by a speeding car while crossing the road near Inorbit Mall in Madhapur on Monday night. Madhapur police registered a case based on a complaint
- 11 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:13am - - newThree sentenced to life for KPHB murder in 2010
A Hyderabad court sentenced three men to rigorous life imprisonment for murdering 45-year-old Mohan Naidu in a 2010 murder-for-gain case in KPHB Colony. The court also imposed a fine of Rs.10,000 each after convicting them based on evidence
- 11 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:03am - - newYash Satwalekar, Vignesh Reddy hit centuries in A-Division league
Yash Satwalekar and A Vignesh Reddy struck centuries as Sporting XI posted a formidable 424 for five against Deccan Wanderers on the opening day of the A-Division two-day league cricket championship in Hyderabad on Tuesday
- 11 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:37pm - - newP Roopa Rao wins 100m, 200m gold at Indian Athletics Series
Karnataka sprinter P Roopa Rao won gold in the women’s 100m and 200m events at the 13th leg of the Indian Athletics Series in Warangal. Maharashtra’s Ajay Khade emerged as the fastest male athlete after winning the 100m
- 12 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:25pm - - newBengaluru to host India’s first World Happpiness Summit
India’s first World Happpiness Summit will be held in Bengaluru on September 24, bringing together Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Kiran Bedi and others to discuss purpose, relationships, inner peace, mental well-being and the meaning of happiness beyond conventional success
- 12 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:20pm - - newBRS leaders demand removal of Malkajgiri lands from 22A list
Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy demanded the removal of lands in his constituency from the 22A prohibited list, saying nearly 30,000 families were facing difficulties. BRS leader T Harish Rao also demanded Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s resignation
- 12 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:11pm - - newFive cobras rescued in Hyderabad during Naga Panchami
GHSPCA and People For Animals volunteers rescued five cobras from Shalibanda and Moghalpura during Naga Panchami. Two snakes were cleared for immediate release, two are under medical observation and another remains critical, highlighting growing public awareness about wildlife rescue
- 12 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:59pm - - newKTR condemns removal of Peddi Sudarshan Reddy’s statue, calls it barbaric
BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the removal of former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy’s statue in Narsampet. He alleged political interference, demanded the release of detained BRS leaders and vowed to install the statue if the BRS returns to power
- 12 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:38pm - - newTelangana Employees Plan Protests on August 27, Mahadharna on September 10
Telangana government employees and pensioners are preparing protests over pending demands, including effective implementation of the Employees Health Scheme, the second Pay Revision Commission report and release of Dearness Allowance dues. A Statewide protest is planned for August 27
- 13 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:23pm - - newDasoju Sravan questions Congress govt’s loot of private property owners through 22A land restrictions
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Telangana government of misusing Section 22A to target urban property owners. He alleged delays, harassment and bribery demands, while claiming distressed properties were being bought at low prices by middlemen and ruling-party benamis
- 14 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 8:51pm - - newUttam Kumar Reddy directs cautious water release for irrigation
Despite high water storage in the Krishna and Godavari basins, the Telangana government has ruled out broad-based water releases for agriculture. Officials were asked to consider usable storage, reliable inflows and drinking water needs before deciding on irrigation releases
- 15 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 8:10pm - - newKBR Park one-way traffic system triggers confusion, snarls in Hyderabad
The new one-way traffic system around KBR Park caused confusion, congestion and frustration among Hyderabad commuters on Tuesday. Long detours, barricades and unfamiliar diversions led to traffic snarls at key junctions, particularly during peak hours between 8 am and 11 am.
- 15 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 8:10pm - - newTGSRTC revises bus routes around KBR Park amid traffic curbs
TGSRTC has revised the routes of four bus services operating through Jubilee Hills Check Post and KBR Park areas due to one-way traffic restrictions. The changes affect routes 127K, 222A, 47L and 10H, covering several key Hyderabad locations
- 15 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 8:00pm -
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Maanaveeya Development and Finance Ltd Hyderabad donated a 14-seater battery-operated vehicle and an EV Nexus two-wheeler to Nehru Zoological Park under its CSR activity. The vehicles will be used for internal transportation at the zoo, officials said
- 15 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:56pm - - newVeeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University faces financial crisis
Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University is facing a financial crisis as Rs 100 crore allocated for operational expenses remains unreleased. The university is depending on Osmania University for salaries, while fee reimbursement arrears of Rs 15 crore remain pending
- 15 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:50pm - - newTelangana Postal Circle launches Ganga Jal and Rakhi envelopes
Telangana Postal Circle has launched Ganga Jal bottles sourced from Gangotri and special Rakhi Post Envelopes for the festive season. Ganga Jal will cost Rs 30, while Rakhi envelopes are priced at Rs 15 each across selected Post Offices
- 16 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:22pm - - newACB catches GHMC town planning supervisor accepting Rs 20,000 bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a GHMC Town Planning Supervisor allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe in Hyderabad. The officer had allegedly demanded the money to process a building permission file. She was produced before a special ACB court and remanded.
- 16 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:20pm - - newEAGLE Force arrests six in Odisha-Hyderabad drug network
The EAGLE Force arrested six persons for allegedly operating a drug supply network between Odisha and Hyderabad and apprehended 100 consumers, including seven students. Officials said 80 consumers tested positive for drugs, while 38 were sent for de-addiction
- 16 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:19pm - - newHyderabad: 26-year-old shopkeeper dies of electrocution in Balanagar
A 26-year-old shopkeeper died of electrocution in Balanagar, Hyderabad, on Monday night while allegedly trying to secure a loose signboard. Police said Sanju Choudhary came into contact with nearby high-tension power lines and later died at a private hospital.
- 16 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:15pm - - newFamilies donate organs of two brain dead individuals in Hyderabad
Families of two brain dead individuals from Warangal and Shankerpally donated six organs to needy patients under the State-run Jeevandan initiative. The donated organs included kidneys, liver and pancreas, following consent from the family members of the deceased
- 16 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:15pm - - newMalkajgiri civic body to modernise traffic signals at key junctions
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans to modernise traffic signals at key junctions to improve commuter safety. Of 82 signal locations, 72 are operational, while 10 are out of service. The state government has approved a new three-year maintenance project
- 16 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:10pm - - newSeveral Tollywood celebrities give up voting rights in Hyderabad
Several Tollywood celebrities residing in Hyderabad have opted to retain their voting rights in their native places in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. Officials said many celebrities with votes in Jubilee Hills chose to give them up.
- 17 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 6:23pm - - newHyderabad Food Safety teams inspect 130 units, seize 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee
Hyderabad food safety teams inspected 130 establishments and seized about 36 tonnes of suspected adulterated ghee and raw materials. Officials said cheaper oils, vanaspati and artificial flavours were used in products sold as genuine ghee and urged consumers to remain cautious.
- 17 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 5:30pm - - newTelangana polytechnic students, staff oppose merger with Young India Skill University
Polytechnic students and staff across Telangana have opposed the proposed merger of polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Protesters fear the move could affect ECET and BTech opportunities, undermine SBTET’s autonomy and reduce the importance of diploma education.
- 18 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 5:06pm - - newGaur Gopal Das, Dr Pratima Murthy to discuss mental health in Hyderabad
Gaur Gopal Das and psychiatrist Dr Pratima Murthy will come together in Hyderabad on August 19 for a dialogue on spirituality, science and mental health. The discussion will explore emotional resilience, healthier relationships and ways to build stronger families and minds.
- 18 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 5:00pm - - newCognizant launches talent accelerator programme for 489 B-school graduates
Cognizant has launched a two-week talent accelerator programme for 489 graduates from 58 B-schools across India. The cohort includes more than 37% non-STEM talent and over 42% women, with training focused on business functions, sales, marketing and leadership.
- 18 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 4:56pm - - newHyderabad: Sudanese man regains mobility after complex knee reconstruction at Medicover Hospitals
A 36-year-old Sudanese man with a severely damaged and fused knee regained the ability to stand and walk after complex reconstruction at a Hyderabad hospital. Doctors performed corrective procedures and a hinged total knee replacement before beginning his rehabilitation.
- 18 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 4:50pm - - new11th-century Telugu-Kannada inscription discovered at Dundigal temple in Telangana
An 11th-century stone inscription found at a temple in Dundigal, Medchal district, records a land donation during the reign of Kalyani Chalukya ruler Vikramaditya VI. The 41-line inscription also contains references to Jainism, a basadi and the Soma lineage.
- 18 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 4:45pm - - newISKCON Abids celebrates golden jubilee; Governor hails five decades of service
ISKCON’s Sri Sri Radha Madanmohan Mandir at Abids in Hyderabad celebrated its Golden Jubilee. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla praised the temple’s five decades of devotion, service and compassion and recalled Srila Prabhupada’s contribution to spreading Krishna consciousness worldwide.
- 18 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 4:35pm - - newStaff shortage, medicine crunch hit Basthi Dawakhanas across Hyderabad
Basthi Dawakhanas in Hyderabad are facing staff shortages, delayed salaries, medicine shortages and long waits for diagnostic results. Employees say these problems are affecting morale and patient care, while patients are increasingly forced to depend on private pharmacies and diagnostic centres.
- 18 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 4:30pm - - newThe Playscape Brings Purposeful Play to Hyderabad’s Kids
The Playscape, an experiential indoor play space in Hyderabad, offers immersive role-play, STEM, sensory and creative activities for children aged one to ten. Founded by Abhigna Sai during the COVID-19 pandemic, it aims to integrate play with child development while also providing a relaxing environment for parents.
- 21 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 1:55pm - - newK-Circle to host annual school quiz on August 22
K-Circle, India’s oldest quiz club, will host its annual school quiz on August 22 at Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet. The free event, open to schools across Hyderabad, features junior and senior categories, with written preliminaries, semi-final and final rounds.
- 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 1:10pm - - newHarish Rao demands Minister Ponguleti’s resignation over 22A land row
BRS leader T Harish Rao has demanded the resignation of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy over the inclusion of lakhs of private properties in the 22A prohibited lands list. He vowed to escalate the issue in the Assembly and sought a white paper.
- 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 12:53pm - - newHyderabad police seize 36 tonnes in special drive against ghee adulteration
Hyderabad Police’s H-FAST unit seized 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee and raw materials in a citywide enforcement drive. Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar is expected to brief the media on the findings and legal action.
- 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 12:25pm - - newHyderabad police enforce one-way traffic around KBR park
One-way traffic around Hyderabad’s KBR Park began on Tuesday to facilitate flyover and underpass construction, leaving commuters confused and struggling during office hours as police managed jams and guided motorists.
- 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:47am - - HC 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.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 9:07am - - TGSRTC’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.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 12:14am - - HCA 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
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 11:37pm - - Vishwa 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.
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 11:25pm - - Opinion: 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?
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 11:18pm - - Telangana 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 10:44pm - - Harish 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 10:16pm - - Hyderabad: 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 10:10pm - - Traffic 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 10:03pm - - Cyberabad 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 9:54pm - - Revanth 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 9:48pm - - Hyderabad: 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 9:37pm - - Man 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
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 8:54pm - - KBR 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 8:43pm - - Ponguleti 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
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 8:33pm - - Harish 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
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 8:25pm - - Man 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:52pm - - How 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:31pm - - KTR 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:27pm - - Four 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 6:20pm - - 38-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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 6:15pm - - Hyderabad 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 6:11pm - - Six 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 5:25pm - - Tehreek 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 5:20pm - - Ammunition 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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 5:05pm - - Kalyana 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
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 4:37pm - - Kalyana 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
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 4:29pm - - CSIR-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.
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 4:25pm -