- newVamsi Reddy hits 202 but Dhruv XI lose to Young Citizen
Vamsi Reddy smashed 202 off 175 balls for Dhruv XI in the C-Division one-day league, but Young Citizen won by 28 runs. Youth also posted a commanding 413/6, while several bowlers claimed five-wicket or six-wicket hauls
- 3 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 11:46pm - - newNamasthe Telangana and Telangana Today launch Dasara Bonanza in Hyderabad
The Dasara Bonanza, launched by Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today at Chennai Shopping Mall in KPHB, will run from October 6 to 14. Customers can participate through coupons and win prizes including a television, smartphone, voucher and gift hamper
- 4 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 11:23pm - - newHarmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women’s cricket captain
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India women’s captain across formats after a decade-long leadership journey. The BCCI praised her contribution, including India’s 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph, while Harmanpreet said she would continue playing for India
- 4 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 11:09pm - - newOpinion: Form 7 misuse—a threat to the right to vote
Misuse of electoral forms in Telangana raises serious questions about voter deletions, accountability, and the Election Commission’s safeguards
- 4 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 10:56pm - - newBhavan’s Vivekananda College win OU Inter-College Carroms Championship
Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri, won the OU Inter-College Carroms Championship for Men, defeating MJ College of Engineering 2-0. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College also registered a 2-0 victory over MJPTBCWREI, Medak, in the tournament
- 4 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 10:53pm - - newIshnidh Singh Virdi takes lead with five-under 67 at KGA
Ishnidh Singh Virdi fired a sizzling five-under 67 to lead the IGU Rotary Southern India Bio-Gen Sansera Amateur Golf Championships at KGA in Bengaluru. Aarya Sharma and Harjai Milkha Singh were one shot behind after the opening round
- 4 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 10:37pm - - newHyderabad: Uday Krishna Reddy gets conditional bail in sexual harassment case
Uday Krishna Reddy, arrested over alleged sexual harassment of a fellow trainee IPS officer, was granted conditional bail by an Upparpally court on Tuesday. He had spent 67 days in Chanchalguda jail and was suspended from SVPNPA
- 5 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 10:25pm - - newMukarram Jah Trust to restore Sixth Palace at Hyderabad’s Purani Haveli
The Mukarram Jah Trust for Education and Learning will restore the Sixth Palace at Purani Haveli, Hyderabad, with completion targeted next year. The project is expected to expand Mukarram Jah School’s intake capacity and support educational activities on campus
- 5 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 10:13pm - - newTelangana Cyber Security Bureau arrests over 100 in mule account crackdown
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested over 100 persons in a two-week operation across five southern States for allegedly supplying mule accounts and KYC documents to cybercriminals. Police seized debit cards and bank passbooks linked to mule accounts
- 5 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 9:57pm - - newHyderabad burglary: Two arrested for stealing Rs 23 lakh, gold jewellery
Two men who attended their neighbour’s dinner function in Hyderabad’s Hassannagar were arrested for allegedly burgling his house hours later. Police said the accused stole Rs. 23 lakh and gold jewellery and recovered Rs. 8.50 lakh from them
- 5 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 9:44pm - - newQuality Inn Residency wins Telangana Tourism Award of Excellence for second year
Quality Inn Residency in Nampally has received the Telangana Tourism Department’s 2026 Award of Excellence for the second consecutive year in the Best Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, Hyderabad, category, recognising its food quality, variety and customer service
- 5 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 9:30pm - - newCCRT Hyderabad workshop explores role of puppetry in education under NEP 2020
The CCRT Regional Centre in Hyderabad is conducting a workshop on the role of puppetry in education under NEP 2020 till October 16. Around 50 teachers from different States are participating, with sessions covering voice modulation and ventriloquism
- 6 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 9:15pm - - newHyderabad Zoo launches upgraded animal facilities and four new safari buses
Nehru Zoological Park launched upgraded animal facilities, four new safari buses, a monthly newsletter, animal health cards and wildlife conservation posters during Zoo Day celebrations. Awards and sports trophies were also presented to staff for their contributions to zoo management
- 6 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 8:50pm - - newStray dogs on Hyderabad ORR raise road safety concerns
Stray dogs suddenly entering Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road are raising road safety concerns among motorists. Reddit users shared experiences of animals crossing the high-speed corridor, with some reporting sudden braking and crashes while others urged caution and safer driving speeds.
- 6 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 8:47pm - - newMaternity insurance claim process: Steps and documents required
Understanding the maternity insurance claim process can help policyholders prepare for pregnancy and childbirth-related medical expenses. This guide explains cashless and reimbursement claims, the steps involved, commonly required documents and key considerations before filing a maternity insurance claim
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- newHyderabad’s KBR Park project gets a rethink after one-way traffic system
Hyderabad’s revised KBR Park traffic plan replaces multiple proposed flyovers and underpasses with a unified elevated corridor. The rethink, following the introduction of one-way traffic, raises wider questions about urban planning, public expenditure, environmental concerns and the need to assess simpler solutions first
- 7 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 8:11pm - - newHyderabad: Burglars steal Rs 32 lakh from Axis Bank ATM in Shamshabad
Burglars allegedly broke open an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai in Shamshabad using gas cutters and stole around Rs 32 lakh. Police and CLUES teams inspected the scene and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.
- 7 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 8:09pm - - newDegree admissions in Telangana rise 8,531 amid new courses, DOST changes
Undergraduate admissions in Telangana increased by 8,531 this year, with 2,13,671 students enrolling in 937 degree colleges. Officials attributed the rise partly to new courses, inclusion of five-year integrated programmes in DOST and multiple counselling and spot admission rounds
- 7 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 8:00pm - - newBRS leader Manne Krishank gets relief as court rejects remand plea
A Secunderabad court rejected the police plea seeking remand of BRS social media coordinator Manne Krishank, arrested over a Congress leader’s complaint. Separately, the Telangana High Court directed CCS police not to arrest him in another case and ordered notices
- 7 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 7:51pm - - newTelangana power consumers face Rs 5,420 crore True-Up burden over next 2.5 years
Telangana electricity consumers outside the agricultural sector will face additional charges from November 2026 after TGERC approved recovery of Rs 5,420.23 crore. The amount will be collected at 30 paise per unit initially and 50 paise thereafter over 29 or 26 billing months
- 7 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 7:45pm - - newStudent travel insurance: Benefits, requirements and how to buy
Indian students travelling abroad for higher education may need travel or health insurance that meets university and destination-country requirements. Student travel insurance can provide financial protection against medical emergencies, hospitalisation, study interruption, document loss and other unforeseen events, subject to policy terms
- 7 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 7:42pm - - newParul University debuts in THE World University Rankings 2027
Parul University has debuted in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, entering the 1,601-1,800 global band. The university said it is the only institution from Gujarat featured in the rankings, following earlier recognition in THE’s impact and sustainability rankings
- 8 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 7:27pm - - newPolice probe fake Form-7 applications seeking deletion of 31 voters in Musheerabad
Chikkadpally police are investigating alleged fake Form-7 applications seeking deletion of 31 voters from the electoral rolls at a Musheerabad polling station. Officials are verifying signatures and voter details while checking whether similar applications were submitted elsewhere.
- 8 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 6:55pm - - newUoH researchers identify phosphate mechanism in tomato plants
University of Hyderabad researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that helps tomato plants move stored phosphate from older leaves to younger tissues. The findings could aid efforts to improve phosphate use efficiency in crops and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers.
- 8 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 6:50pm - - newLicensed firearms under scrutiny after two Hyderabad incidents
Two recent Hyderabad-area incidents involving licensed firearms have raised questions over arms licence monitoring. The cases highlight concerns about weapon misuse, third-party access, verification of applicants and renewals, while allegations involving intermediaries and officials underline the need for closer scrutiny.
- 8 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 6:45pm - - newVaishali Nagar traffic restrictions extended till October 14
Cyberabad Traffic Police have extended restrictions around the Vaishali Nagar Railway Underpass from October 8 to 14 due to delays in road-widening and stormwater drain works. Diversions will continue across Hafeezpet, Kondapur, My Home Mangala and surrounding areas.
- 9 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 5:40pm - - newAsian Games gold medallist Chikitha Taniparthi receives warm welcome in Hyderabad
Telangana archer Chikitha Taniparthi received a warm welcome in Hyderabad after winning two gold medals at the Asian Games in Japan. Chikitha thanked her coaches and teammates and said her ultimate goal was to win an Olympic medal.
- 9 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 5:33pm - - newDRI seizes Chinese-origin fireworks worth Rs 12 crore at Chennai Port
The DRI’s Hyderabad Zonal Unit seized Chinese-origin fireworks valued at around Rs 12 crore at Chennai Port. The consignments were allegedly misdeclared as other commodities and concealed behind declared cargo. DRI said the imports lacked requisite licences and authorisations.
- 9 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 5:30pm - - newElderly woman loses Rs 2.60 lakh in dry fruits delivery cyber scam
An elderly Sanathnagar woman was allegedly duped of Rs 2.60 lakh after responding to an Instagram advertisement for dry fruits. Fraudsters reportedly used QR codes on the pretext of refunding her payment, repeatedly debiting money from her bank account.
- 10 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 5:20pm - - newMan critically injured after touching high-voltage wire in Charlapalli
A 27-year-old man suffered severe burns after reportedly coming into contact with a 32-KV high-voltage electricity wire at his house in Charlapalli. Identified as Ram Singh, he was rushed to a hospital, where his condition is reportedly critical.
- 10 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 5:05pm - - newBITS Pilani appoints Prof Mohan Krishnamoorthy as Amaravati campus director
BITS Pilani has appointed Prof Mohan Krishnamoorthy as Director of its Amaravati campus from January 2027. He will lead campus development, focusing on academics, research, industry partnerships and emerging technologies, including Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, the institute said.
- 10 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 4:55pm - - newCygni Energy, Indus Towers sign MoU to explore energy storage solutions
Cygni Energy and Indus Towers have signed an MoU to explore energy storage solutions for India’s telecom infrastructure. The proposed collaboration includes up to 1.5 GWh of BESS manufacturing capacity and evaluation of advanced battery technologies for telecom applications.
- 10 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 4:44pm - - newCARE Hospitals doctors replant severed forearm of 19-year-old worker
A multidisciplinary team at CARE Hospitals, Hitec City, replanted the completely severed forearm of a 19-year-old worker after a drill-machine accident. The patient reached the hospital within an hour and underwent a 10-hour surgery, with doctors reporting encouraging recovery.
- 11 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 4:25pm - - newHyderabad: BTech student dies by suicide at women’s hostel in Shaikpet
An 18-year-old BTech student died by suicide at a women’s hostel in Shaikpet on Monday. Her father alleged that hostel management had reprimanded her after she questioned the quality of food served there. Police are investigating the circumstances.
- 11 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 3:38pm - - newTelangana power consumers face Rs 5,420 cr extra burden from November 2026 Bills
The TGERC has finalised a recovery mechanism to collect Rs 5,420.23 crore from non-agricultural power consumers through DISCOMs starting November 2026. The true-up charges will be levied at 30 paise per unit in the first month and 50 paise per unit in subsequent months.
- 12 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 2:41pm - - newAndhra woman techie found dead at Gachibowli hostel; police recover suicide note
A 28-year-old software employee from Andhra Pradesh allegedly died by suicide at a hostel in Hyderabad's Gachibowli. Police said a suicide note recovered from the room cited depression and loneliness as reasons, and an investigation is underway.
- 13 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 2:10pm - - newTea-stall owner self-immolation case: Hyderabad police prevent MLA Prashanth Reddy from visiting Bheemgal
Former Minister and Balkonda MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy was placed under house arrest before his planned visit to Bheemgal to pay respects to tea-stall owner Polasa Sudhakar, who died after setting himself ablaze at a police station.
- 13 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 1:42pm - - newBRS leader Manne Krishank arrested over remarks on Revanth Reddy’s family
BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank was arrested by Gopalapuram police following a complaint by a Congress leader over allegations concerning Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's family. The BRS accused the Congress government of political vendetta, questioned multiple FIRs over the same issue, and alleged misuse of police machinery to silence the Opposition.
- 14 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 1:18pm - - newTGSP constable booked for sexual assault, extortion over intimate videos
A TGSP constable was booked by Karimnagar Rural police for allegedly sexually assaulting a married woman, recording intimate videos without her consent, and extorting Rs 1.30 lakh by threatening to circulate the footage on social media. Police have launched an investigation and are verifying the allegations.
- 14 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 1:04pm - - newPassenger detained at Hyderabad airport after bullet found in luggage
A passenger was detained at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad after a bullet was found in his luggage during security screening before his flight to Abu Dhabi. Shamshabad police are investigating the matter.
- 14 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 12:43pm - - newKTR sends legal notice to media house over passport report
BRS working president KT Rama Rao has served a legal notice on Telugu daily Eenadu over a report claiming that a special court ordered the temporary seizure of his passport. He contends that no such court order exists, seeks withdrawal and correction of the report, and warns of defamation proceedings if the newspaper fails to comply.
- 15 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 12:21pm - - newATM heist in Shamshabad: Burglars decamp with Rs 32 lakh cash
Burglars allegedly used gas cutters to break open an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai in Shamshabad and escaped with around Rs 32 lakh in cash. Police have registered a case, collected forensic evidence, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.
- 15 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 12:07pm - - newTGSRTC driver assaulted in road rage incident; car driver booked by Tolichowki police
A man identified was booked by Tolichowki police for allegedly assaulting a TGSRTC bus driver, pushing a conductor, damaging a Ticket Issuing Machine and misbehaving with female passengers following a road rage incident involving a bus and a car.
- 15 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 11:44am - - newCyberabad civic body demolishes 17 unauthorised constructions across three zones
Enforcement teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 17 unauthorised constructions across Qutbullapur, Serilingampally and Kukatpally zones as part of an ongoing crackdown.
- 15 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 11:28am - - newKTR hits out at Congress govt for FIR against Krishank
BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the FIR registered against party spokesperson Manne Krishank, alleging that the Congress government was using police cases to silence questions about alleged corruption and unfulfilled promises.
- 16 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 10:43am - - newHMWSSB cautions consumers against Cyber fraudsters posing as Water Board representatives
The HMWSSB has warned consumers against cyber fraudsters impersonating its officials and sending messages regarding water bills, dues and disconnections. Consumers have been advised not to share sensitive information, download suspicious files, or grant remote access, and to use only official channels for bill payments.
- 17 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 10:08am - - Bank of Baroda launches pension fund business
Bank of Baroda has entered the pension fund business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of the Pension Fund. It becomes the second public sector bank to enter the space and has also onboarded Tatkal NPS on BHIM.
- 1 day ago 6 Oct 26, 12:28am - - GHMC redesigns KBR Park H-CITI infrastructure as flyovers, underpasses are reassessed
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan said infrastructure proposals around KBR Park were being reassessed after one-way traffic received a good response. The revised H-CITI plan includes a 4.3-km elevated corridor in two packages, with the project costing Rs 1,090 crore.
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 11:27pm - - Two health officials, private driver caught accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe in Ranga Reddy
The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught two Ranga Reddy health department officials and a private driver while accepting Rs 1 lakh from a physiotherapy centre owner. The ACB alleged the bribe was sought for returning seized keys, avoiding further action and issuing a fresh licence.
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 11:11pm - - CISCE National Taekwondo Tournament for Boys 2026 begins in Hyderabad
The 7th CISCE National Taekwondo Tournament for Boys 2026 began in Hyderabad with 299 athletes from 12 regions. The four-day event features Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 competitions, with top performers eligible for selection to the upcoming SGFI National School Games
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 10:37pm - - ACB catches GHMC town planning supervisor accepting Rs 4 lakh bribe in Hyderabad
The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught GHMC Town Planning Supervisor Tulasiram Sunitha accepting Rs 4 lakh as the first instalment of an alleged Rs 8 lakh bribe in Mehdipatnam. The ACB also seized Rs 2.5 lakh in unaccounted cash from her possession.
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 10:09pm - - Malkajgiri civic body reviews faulty streetlights
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy directed officials to promptly address faulty streetlights and ensure regular field monitoring. He also stressed maintaining adequate stocks of spare parts to prevent delays in repairs caused by equipment shortages.
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 9:08pm - - Pakistan-made cosmetics worth Rs 7 lakh seized in Hyderabad, wider network suspected
Pakistan-made cosmetics, including skin-whitening creams and soaps, are allegedly being sold in Hyderabad despite lacking mandatory approvals. Task Force officials and CDSCO recently seized products worth around Rs 7 lakh, while police are investigating a wider distribution network.
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 8:05pm - - From sleepy suburb to airport hub, Shamshabad keeps its Monday market holiday
Shamshabad, now a major airport and commercial hub, continues its decades-old tradition of keeping markets closed on Mondays. Traders say the weekly holiday dates back to a time when Sunday was the busiest market day and Monday was used for sourcing goods
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 7:55pm - - L B Nagar ACP suspended by Telangana government over alleged irregularities
L B Nagar ACP K Krishnaiah has been suspended by the government following allegations of corruption and other irregularities. Disciplinary action had reportedly been initiated earlier but was not completed while he was undergoing hospital treatment, sources said
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 7:40pm - - Hyderabad Ganesh event death: Organiser booked over alleged safety violations
Musheerabad police arrested a 34-year-old real estate businessman in connection with the death of a 19-year-old youth during a Ganesh Agaman event on September 5. Police alleged negligence, unauthorised arrangements and excessive sound levels contributed to panic during the procession
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 7:37pm - - Why gold prices are fluctuating sharply this year
Gold prices have seen sharp fluctuations this year amid changing expectations on US interest rates, a stronger dollar and geopolitical tensions. HSBC expects the Federal Reserve may not raise rates as anticipated, while central bank buying and demand in India and China could support prices
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 7:19pm - - How e-challans are adding a new layer of transparency to India’s used-car market
E-challans linked to vehicle registration numbers are becoming another check for India’s used-car buyers and sellers. As digital traffic records become easier to access, pending fines can surface before ownership transfers, adding greater visibility to a vehicle’s documentation history
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 6:39pm - - Uncertainty over Karnataka water release leaves Jurala farmers in distress
Farmers in the Jurala ayacut are worried over uncertainty surrounding the release of Krishna water from Karnataka’s Narayanpur project. With Jurala storage at around 4.5 TMCft and inflows declining, farmers fear standing crops could wither unless adequate irrigation supplies reach the region
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 6:32pm - - KTR warns Telangana DGP over alleged threat to BRS leader Manne Krishank
BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned the Telangana DGP that police would be responsible if party leader Manne Krishank was harmed after a video purportedly showing threats against him surfaced online. Krishank had levelled allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 6:07pm - - Dasoju Sravan seeks action plan to address Telangana education crisis
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Telangana government to address teacher vacancies, school closures and higher education staffing gaps. He sought an annual DSC calendar, regular recruitment, pending DAs and promotions, while demanding at least 15 per cent of the State budget for education
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 6:03pm - - Jagtial man completes jail term in Dubai but remains behind bars over Rs 39 lakh fine
A Jagtial man who completed a six-month prison sentence in Dubai remains in custody for allegedly being unable to pay a Rs 39 lakh fine imposed in a forgery case. His family has sought Telangana government intervention for his release and repatriation
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 5:50pm - - IIIT Hyderabad launches advanced BrainLab for human brain research
IIIT Hyderabad has launched BrainLab, an advanced EEG research facility supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Equipped with high-density and mobile EEG systems and eye-tracking technology, the facility will enable cognitive neuroscience research involving participants from Indian populations
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 4:58pm - - OTT releases this week: 23 films and series to stream from October 5 to 11
A total of 23 films and series are scheduled to stream across major OTT platforms from October 5 to 11. The lineup includes Telugu, Hindi, English, Korean, Polish and Bengali titles, while several films are also set to release in theatres
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 4:54pm - - Mahalakshmi scheme sees 97.20 lakh rise in women passengers in Telangana
The Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme for women recorded an increase of 97.20 lakh passengers during July-September 2026 compared with the same period last year. TGSRTC has added buses and trips on several inter-district and Hyderabad-linked routes to meet rising demand
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