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    • newHyderabad prepares for Milad-un-Nabi with citywide programmes

      Hyderabad prepares for Milad-un-Nabi with citywide programmes

      Hyderabad: Hyderabad is witnessing preparations for Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, with religious events and community welfare activities planned at several locations. A blood donation drive was conducted in Vijayanagar Colony on Sunday, August 16. More such welfare initiatives are scheduled in the coming days, including a programme at Asafia Library in Afzalgunj. Mosques …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Sto…
      - 58 mins ago 17 Aug 26, 9:36am -
    • newSix dead, several injured in stampede at Bihar temple

      Six dead, several injured in stampede at Bihar temple

      Lakhisarai: At least six people were killed, and several others were injured in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district on Monday, officials said. The incident occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at the temple to offer water to lord Shiva in the holy month of Shravan. #WATCH | …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downloa…
      - 1 hour ago 17 Aug 26, 9:13am -
    • newOdisha BJP files complaint against Congress over Vande Mataram

      Odisha BJP files complaint against Congress over Vande Mataram

      Bhubaneswar: The Odisha BJP’s youth wing has lodged a police complaint against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over their alleged disrespect to ‘Vande Mataram’ during an Independence Day programme. BJP Yuva Morcha state president Abhilash Panda on Sunday, August 16, said the party sought action against the Congress leaders for allegedly …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on Wha…
      - 1 hour ago 17 Aug 26, 9:07am -
    • newHyderabad Metro to get 60 new coaches

      Hyderabad Metro to get 60 new coaches

      Hyderabad: New coaches are set to arrive on the Hyderabad Metro Rail network in the coming months, as the state government moves to award a manufacturing contract to an Indian company under the “Make in India” push. According to ABN, officials at Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) have begun the process on the directions of …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y…
      - 2 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:57am -
    • newIsrael’s Ben-Gvir calls for killing 30–40 in Gaza each night

      Israel’s Ben-Gvir calls for killing 30–40 in Gaza each night

      Jerusalem: An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday, August 16, and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement while speaking on a podcast with a former Gaza-held hostage, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA…
      - 2 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:47am -
    • newSearch continues in Indonesia as 53 die in earthquake

      Search continues in Indonesia as 53 die in earthquake

      Ruteng: A day after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia, rescue teams recovered six more bodies Sunday, August 16, raising the death toll to 53, while many of the thousands displaced spent the night outdoors in fear of aftershocks. Rescuers dug through debris looking for anyone buried beneath landslides triggered by the quake across …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin…
      - 2 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:34am -
    • newJharkhand exam stir: Students burn effigies of CM, Rahul

      Jharkhand exam stir: Students burn effigies of CM, Rahul

      Ranchi: The agitation by students over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations intensified on Sunday, August 16, as protesters burnt effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav here, accusing the JMM-Congress alliance of “failing to take concrete action” on their demands. The state government, meanwhile, extended an invitation in …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and…
      - 2 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:18am -
    • newTrump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement ‘big, bold’ step

      Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement ‘big, bold’ step

      Washington: US President Donald Trump has termed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement a “big, bold and important first step” towards defending themselves in a “more meaningful way”. Trump’s remarks on Sunday came days after the three nations signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement — holding any armed offensive against any of the three countries an …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp…
      - 3 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 8:04am -
    • new21-yr-old woman stabbed to death by live-in partner in Hyderabad

      21-yr-old woman stabbed to death by live-in partner in Hyderabad

      Hyderabad: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her live-in partner following a quarrel at Bismillah Colony in Shaheennagar on the night of Sunday, August 16. The deceased, Rehana, a native of Bihar, had reportedly been staying with Salam, also from Bihar, in the colony for the past year. According to police, the …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.…
      - 3 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 7:53am -
    • newPrashant Kishor to take oath as MLA today after Bankipur victory

      Prashant Kishor to take oath as MLA today after Bankipur victory

      Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor will take the oath as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Monday, August 17, after his decisive victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 am in the office room of Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar in the Assembly’s main building. …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our…
      - 3 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 7:43am -
    • newPatriotism is to know how broken the country is: Neha Bora

      Patriotism is to know how broken the country is: Neha Bora

      Hyderabad: “To be truly in love with this country is to know how broken it is.” Neha Bora, national president of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), said this on Sunday evening, August 16, to a venue so full that people had given up on seats. They stood along the walls, sat on the steps, filled …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download…
      - 9 hours ago 17 Aug 26, 1:09am -
    • newHyderabad: 10 nabbed for gambling, casino paraphernalia seized

      Hyderabad: 10 nabbed for gambling, casino paraphernalia seized

      Hyderabad: The Goshamahal police apprehended ten persons in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, for gambling. According to the police, the team got a tip of an illegal card game being held at a house in Begum Bazar Chatri here. After obtaining the necessary permission and securing mediators, police arrived at the premises and …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo…
      - 11 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 11:21pm -
    • newPower engineers’ body AIPEF vows anti-privatisation fight

      Power engineers’ body AIPEF vows anti-privatisation fight

      Hyderabad: Power engineers’ body All India Power Engineers’ Federation (AIPEF) on Sunday, August 16, vowed to resist moves towards power privatisation and protect public-sector utilities. Speaking on the Federation’s 54th Foundation Day, chairman Shailendra Dubey and secretary‑general P. Ratnakar Rao urged engineers to oppose attempts to weaken the public character of the power infrastructure. They …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Pol…
      - 12 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 10:57pm -
    • newOsmania Medical College student dies by suicide in Hyderabad

      Osmania Medical College student dies by suicide in Hyderabad

      Hyderabad: A 19-year-old first-year MBBS student allegedly died by suicide by jumping from a building, police said on Sunday, August 16. The deceased was a student of Osmania Medical College. Some locals found his body in the early hours of Sunday in an area under the Uppal police station limits and informed the police. “It …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You…
      - 12 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 10:41pm -
    • newSeven ABVP members sent to jail after clash with NSUI at EFLU

      Seven ABVP members sent to jail after clash with NSUI at EFLU

      Hyderabad: After the clash between Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) at English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), seven ABVP members were sent to judicial custody, and seven from NSUI were granted station bail, police said on Sunday, August 16. Speaking to Siasat.com, an official from the OU …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su…
      - 12 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 10:36pm -
    • newGo to Pakistan: Kerala pvt school owner tells Aug 15 absentees

      Go to Pakistan: Kerala pvt school owner tells Aug 15 absentees

      Thrissur: The owner of a private school in Kerala sparked controversy after posting a message in a parents’ WhatsApp group stating that students who skipped the Independence Day celebrations should “go to Pakistan” and were unworthy of living in India. Raju Davis, the owner of Dr Raju Davis International and Sainik School in Mala, Thrissur, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
      - 12 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 10:28pm -
    • newKTR calls for statewide protests over Shaadi Mubarak scheme stay

      KTR calls for statewide protests over Shaadi Mubarak scheme stay

      Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao has called for statewide protests on Monday, August 17, alleging that the Congress government in Telangana was plotting to scrap the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. He claimed that the Congress was deliberately trying to scrap these schemes that supported lakhs of poor families …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by…
      - 13 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 10:02pm -
    • newHyderabad: Gang targets locked houses, cops arrest two members

      Hyderabad: Gang targets locked houses, cops arrest two members

      Shankarpally: The Shankarpally Police has arrested two members of a gang involved in a series of thefts targeting locked houses and shutters. The arrests on Sunday, August 16, were made in connection with a theft reported in Elvarthi village under Shankarpally Police Station limits. At around 10 am, Shankarpally police personnel noticed two persons moving …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub…
      - 13 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 9:59pm -
    • newTelangana Assembly session in Sept, CM dares KCR to attend

      Telangana Assembly session in Sept, CM dares KCR to attend

      Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Sunday, August 16, that the Assembly would be convened in September and challenged BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao, who has largely stayed away from the legislature since losing power in December 2023, to attend the session. Reddy, who addressed a public meeting at Parkala near Warangal, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin…
      - 13 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 9:44pm -
    • newErrors crept in, NTA announces retest for three UGC-NET papers

      Errors crept in, NTA announces retest for three UGC-NET papers

      New Delhi: The National Testing Agency on Sunday, August 16, announced a retest for three papers of the UGC-NET examination—English, Commerce and Sociology—following complaints about several errors in these papers. The English paper will be held on September 9 from 9 am to 12 noon in Shift 1, while the Commerce paper will be conducted …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our c…
      - 13 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 9:30pm -
    • newKarnataka Congress veteran seeks Molakalmuru merger with Andhra

      Karnataka Congress veteran seeks Molakalmuru merger with Andhra

      Chitradurga: Senior Congress legislator N.Y. Gopalakrishna has sparked controversy by suggesting that Molakalmuru constituency be handed over to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, expressing disappointment over what he described as the government’s neglect of the region. The seven-time MLA made the remarks during a recent visit to inspect the proposed Ambedkar Bhavan site in Molakalmuru. He complained …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and…
      - 14 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 8:48pm -
    • newThree arrested as Hyderabad police busts Mephentermine racket

      Three arrested as Hyderabad police busts Mephentermine racket

      Hyderabad: The Hyderabad City Police Task Force has busted an illegal racket involving the possession and sale of Mephentermine injections in Falaknuma and arrested three persons. The accused were allegedly procuring the drug through an online marketplace and selling it without authorisation. Police seized 110 vials of Mephentermine Sulphate and 25 syringes during the operation. …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on Wha…
      - 14 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
    • newKTR pushed sister out of home over property, alleges CM Revanth

      KTR pushed sister out of home over property, alleges CM Revanth

      Hyderabad: In a veiled attack on BRS working president K T Rama Rao, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, August 16, said that the former “pushed his sister out of the home” as he was unwilling to share family property with her. Addressing a public meeting in Mulugu district after attending development programmes, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel…
      - 14 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 8:21pm -
    • newHormuz defenders will break your legs, says Iran army to Trump

      Hormuz defenders will break your legs, says Iran army to Trump

      Iranian army commander Major General Amir Hatami on Sunday, August 16, denounced United States President Donald Trump for his comments regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). “Joking about such remarks is a major mistake, because this is Iran, and it has defenders who will break your legs,” …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs…
      - 14 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 8:09pm -
    • newVideo: CISF jawan clicks pictures, waves firearm in Delhi Metro

      Video: CISF jawan clicks pictures, waves firearm in Delhi Metro

      New Delhi: A CISF jawan has been suspended for allegedly clicking a woman passenger’s photos and then brandishing his service pistol to get out of the crowd on a Delhi Metro. Reports also suggest that a departmental inquiry is underway. The incident reportedly occurred around 9 pm on Saturday, August 15. In a video that …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can…
      - 15 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 8:00pm -
    • newPope Leo renews calls for end to violence against Palestinians

      Pope Leo renews calls for end to violence against Palestinians

      Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, on Sunday, August 16, called for an end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank in a fresh appeal. “I renew my appeal for an end to the ongoing violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank,” the Pope …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downloa…
      - 15 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 7:48pm -
    • newLizard in birthday cake sends 11 to hospital in Maharashtra

      Lizard in birthday cake sends 11 to hospital in Maharashtra

      Palghar: As many as 11 people, among them seven children, were hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning after eating a birthday cake that allegedly contained a dead lizard in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, police said on Sunday, August 16. The local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched an investigation into a Nalasopara-based …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra…
      - 15 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 7:43pm -
    • newDelhi: Makeup artist raped twice by man she met on social media

      Delhi: Makeup artist raped twice by man she met on social media

      New Delhi: A 22-year-old makeup artist was allegedly raped twice here by a man she befriended on social media after being drugged, police sources said on Sunday, August 16. The woman also alleged that the man threatened to kill her when she resisted, the police sources said. According to the complaint lodged by the woman, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can…
      - 15 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 7:17pm -
    • newHyderabad: 6 held for selling idol, stone promising good fortune

      Hyderabad: 6 held for selling idol, stone promising good fortune

      Hyderabad: Six people were arrested by Mailardevpally Police on Saturday, August 15, for allegedly trying to sell a statue of a goddess and a stone at a high price by making false claims about its divine powers and fortune-bringing properties. The accused have been identified as 45-year-old P Narsimha, 38-year-old Kethavath Raju, 34-year-old Vadathya Kumar, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by s…
      - 15 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 7:16pm -
    • newNot Opposition: Rijiju explains who ‘dimagi Naxals’ are

      Not Opposition: Rijiju explains who ‘dimagi Naxals’ are

      New Delhi: Even as PM Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” comment has been a hot topic, facing criticism from the Opposition ever since he used it in his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju jumped to his defence on Sunday, August 16. Insisting that the PM did not …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can a…
      - 15 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 7:09pm -
    • newBengal CM denies BJP role in attack on CJP volunteer, father

      Bengal CM denies BJP role in attack on CJP volunteer, father

      Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari denied any role of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in the attack on a Cockroach Janta Party volunteer that led to his father’s death. Adhikari on Sunday, August 16, dismissed the allegations made by the CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez and said that those named in the first information …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t…
      - 15 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 7:08pm -
    • newTelangana SIR: Draft rolls on Aug 17 after confusion, extensions

      Telangana SIR: Draft rolls on Aug 17 after confusion, extensions

      Hyderabad: Following the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana, the draft publication is scheduled for Monday, August 17. According to the latest Election Commission of India (ECI) data, about 21 per cent of the enumeration forms were uncollectable. The reason could be any of the following: voter absent; …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub…
      - 16 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 6:41pm -
    • newCongress protests venue ‘purification’ after Kharge’s event

      Congress protests venue ‘purification’ after Kharge’s event

      Bengaluru: Congress workers took out a protest march in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi on Sunday, August 16, against the purification ritual performed in Haldwani, where Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held a public meeting. The Kalaburagi District Congress Committee organised the demonstration. Party workers gathered at the district Congress office on Sedam Road and marched towards Annapurna Cross, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics a…
      - 16 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 6:25pm -
    • newRahul lauds youth for standing against Modi’s ‘violent regime’

      Rahul lauds youth for standing against Modi’s ‘violent regime’

      New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, August 16, said the courage with which India’s youngsters have stood firm against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “violent regime” is commendable, as he lauded the girls who faced “misbehavior, verbal abuse and violence” at the hands of “BJP goons.” Gandhi shared on social media a video of …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs…
      - 16 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 6:11pm -
    • newDimagi bano, Andhbhakt nahi: Prakash Raj on PM’s Naxal comment

      Dimagi bano, Andhbhakt nahi: Prakash Raj on PM’s Naxal comment

      Bengaluru: Actor Prakash Raj on Sunday, August 16, called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxals” comment made during his Independence Day Speech, claiming that it was a term targeted at people who show dissent. Raj started his video saying, “Dear friends, Sathiyon. Yesterday, on Independence Day, we witnessed two people working.” He said that …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra…
      - 16 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 6:08pm -
    • newMother and son arrested for serial murders, robbery in Siddipet

      Mother and son arrested for serial murders, robbery in Siddipet

      Hyderabad: A 38-year-old woman and her juvenile son have been arrested in Siddipet for allegedly killing women for gold and burning their bodies to mislead investigators. Siddipet Commissioner of Police Rashmi Perumal on Sunday, August 16, said that the latest victim was identified as 45-year-old Athikam Vijaya, wife of Ramaswamy and a resident of Bhoompally …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by…
      - 16 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 6:06pm -
    • newHanur shootout: Families call off protest after Rs 15L assurance

      Hanur shootout: Families call off protest after Rs 15L assurance

      Chamarajanagar: The families of three men killed in the firing by forest personnel near Marimangala Beat in Hanur taluk called off their protest after Hanur MLA Manjunath assured them of Rs 15 lakh compensation, government employment and a high-level inquiry into the incident. The three men from Thomiyarpalya were killed in the firing near Shagya …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
      - 17 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 5:21pm -
    • newTwo killed as speeding truck hits motorcycle in Chikkaballapur

      Two killed as speeding truck hits motorcycle in Chikkaballapur

      Bengaluru: A young man and a woman were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a truck near Lingasettipura Gate in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur taluk on Sunday, August 16. The victims, who are reportedly from Uttar Pradesh, had visited the Esha Adiyogi centre near Chikkaballapur and were returning on their motorcycle when the accident occurred. According …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su…
      - 18 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 4:53pm -
    • newClaims are propaganda, says JNU VC on recruitment irregularities

      Claims are propaganda, says JNU VC on recruitment irregularities

      New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit has rejected allegations of irregularities in faculty recruitment and promotions at the university, calling them ‘propaganda.’ This comes in light of the demands made by JNU Students’ Union and JNU Teachers’ Association, asking for the removal of the VC and an independent, time-bound inquiry …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Storie…
      - 18 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 4:47pm -
    • newFriends’ trip turns tragic as man drowns in Vizag Colony

      Friends’ trip turns tragic as man drowns in Vizag Colony

      Hyderabad: A 25-year-old man drowned in the Vizag Colony backwaters near the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam in Nalgonda district on Saturday, August 15, while on a trip with his friends. Speaking to Siasat.com, an official from Neredugommu Police Station said that Durgam Thirumalesh, a native of Kethepally mandal, had gone swimming in the Krishna River with …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
      - 18 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 4:47pm -

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    • newHyderabad: 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 hour ago 17 Aug 26, 9:23am -
    • newHyderabad: 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 hour ago 17 Aug 26, 9:15am -
    • newShankarpally 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.
      - 11 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 11:25pm -
    • newHyderabad 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.
      - 12 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 10:56pm -
    • new‘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.
      - 12 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 10:29pm -
    • newExperts 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.
      - 12 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 10:06pm -
    • newCM 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.
      - 14 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 8:28pm -
    • newABVP 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.
      - 14 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
    • newSharada 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
      - 15 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 7:57pm -
    • newNo 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.
      - 16 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 7:01pm -
    • newHyderabad 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
      - 16 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 6:21pm -
    • newHyderabad: 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
      - 16 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 6:15pm -
    • newMLRIT 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.
      - 17 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 5:43pm -
    • newNational 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.
      - 17 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 5:11pm -
    • newHyderabad 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
      - 17 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 5:11pm -
    • newMega 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
      - 18 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 4:48pm -
    • newHyderabad 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
      - 18 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 4:41pm -
    • newTelangana 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
      - 19 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 3:43pm -
    • newOMC 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
      - 19 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 3:42pm -
    • newHyderabad 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.
      - 19 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 3:41pm -
    • newDalit 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.
      - 21 hours ago 16 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
    • newFilm 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.
      - 23 hours 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
      - 1 day 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
      - 1 day 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.
      - 1 day 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.
      - 1 day 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.
      - 1 day 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
      - 2 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.
      - 2 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.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 9:14pm -
    • Kelly Fisher, Gareth Potts win Heyball world titles in Pune
      British cueists Kelly Fisher and Gareth Potts retained their titles at the $400,000 Apex Sports 3rd Heyball World Championships in Pune. Fisher beat Waratthanun Sukritthanes in a shootout, while Potts defeated Jordan Shepherd 7-4 in the final
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 8:15pm -
    • Dr Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ NFC 2026-27 dates announced
      The Dr Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ National Football Championship 2026-27 will be held from September 10 to October 7. Anantapur will host Tier 1, while Tier 2 will take place in Narainpur, with 33 teams participating across both tiers
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 8:09pm -
    • Wreath‑laying ceremony held at Veerula Sainik Smarak in Secunderabad
      A wreath‑laying ceremony was conducted at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Secunderabad, as part of Independence Day celebrations. Officers, soldiers, and veterans participated with military precision, culminating in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paying tribute to fallen heroes.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 7:17pm -
    • Seetharavamma recalls sacrifice during 1962 war, inspires Hyderabad hospital staff
      An 84-year-old patient in Hyderabad has inspired doctors and nurses at STAR Hospitals by recalling her family’s sacrifice during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Seetharavamma recounted how she gave up her wedding ring for the National Defence Fund.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 6:41pm -
    • Gulf NRIs celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day
      NRIs and Indian missions across the Gulf region celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting ceremonies, patriotic programmes and community events. The celebrations included Suryapath Tiranga, Vande Mataram, Har Ghar Tiranga and Bharat Ko Janiye initiatives
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 5:54pm -
    • NLSIU students, alumni condemn BCI action against NALSAR
      Students and alumni of NLSIU Bengaluru condemned the BCI’s action against outgoing NALSAR students following objections to the CJI attending their convocation. They demanded an unconditional apology and questioned the BCI’s authority to interfere with student enrolment
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 5:28pm -
    • GRIET hosts 26th graduation day ceremony, honours academic achievers
      GRIET celebrated its 26th graduation day, conferring degrees on students and honouring academic achievers with gold medals. Experts highlighted the importance of continuous learning, innovation and emerging technologies like Generative AI and Agentic AI for graduates entering future careers
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 5:24pm -
    • Baa Baa Black Sheep to release in theatres on October 9
      New-age crime comedy Baa Baa Black Sheep, directed by Guni Manikanti, is set to release on October 9 during the Dussehra season. Shot entirely in Meghalaya, the film has begun musical promotions with the release of Aaja Meri Jaani
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 5:15pm -
    • CMC repairs potholes and damaged roads across Cyberabad
      Engineering teams of Cyberabad Municipal Corporation carried out pothole, road patch and open manhole repairs at several locations, including Suraram, Gajularamaram, Jeedimetla, Jagathgiri Gutta, NTR Nagar and Khajaguda, to improve road safety and ensure smoother traffic movement
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 5:06pm -
    • Hyderabad: Malkajgiri civic body identifies 24 free-left points, 171 pothole spots
      The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has identified 171 pothole or damaged-road spots and 24 locations for free-left turns to ease traffic congestion. Officials also identified 188 waterlogging points, with permanent solutions needed at 90 locations.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 4:47pm -
    • Hyderabad agency stitches country’s largest national flag
      A Hyderabad-based manufacturing agency has made what it claims is India’s largest national flag, measuring 120x80 and weighing 100 kg. Stitched with polyester cloth from Surat, the flag was hoisted on a 420-ft pole in Karnataka’s Hospet.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 4:42pm -
    • KTR asks Modi, Rahul Gandhi to act on Rajgopal Reddy’s corruption charges
      BRS working president KT Rama Rao backed Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s allegations of corruption against the Telangana government. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act on the charges and also praised NALSAR students for raising concerns over their dignity
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 4:02pm -
    • Lean hours remain a major challenge for TGSRTC city bus services
      TGSRTC continues to face low occupancy on city bus services during afternoon lean hours, even as peak-hour demand remains high. Commuters and transport experts suggest flexible scheduling, dynamic fares and deploying mini buses to improve efficiency and service utilisation.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 2:58pm -
    • Ganja peddlers in Telangana adopt mobility strategy to evade police
      Small-time ganja peddlers in Telangana are increasingly shifting locations and carrying smaller quantities to evade law-enforcement agencies. Using social media to contact customers, they reportedly move frequently between meeting points as police intensify their crackdown on drug networks.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 2:51pm -
    • NALSAR students demand apology from BCI chairman over withdrawn enrolment directives
      NALSAR University of Law students have demanded an apology from BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra over withdrawn letters directing State Bar Councils against enrolling 2026 graduates. They also objected to allegations of groupism, dirty politics and faculty involvement.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 2:30pm -
    • HMDA to issue TDR certificates in CURE area after Telangana government order
      The Telangana government has amended rules to enable HMDA to issue and utilise Transferable Development Rights certificates for lands required or surrendered for projects in the CURE and PURE areas and Secunderabad Cantonment area.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 2:11pm -
    • Dasara season: Four trains to get temporary stoppage at Hi-Tech City station
      South Central Railway will provide temporary stoppage for four trains at Hi-Tech City station from October 9 to 26 to manage the extra passenger rush at Lingampalli and Secunderabad stations during the Dussehra festival season.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 1:44pm -
    • Hyderabad celebrates 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour
      Hyderabad celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, with events held across schools, colleges, offices, residential colonies and business establishments. Parades, cultural programmes, patriotic songs, sweet distribution and award presentations marked celebrations across the city.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 1:34pm -
    • Revanth Reddy urges Hyderabad residents to support Musi Rejuvenation project
      Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Hyderabad residents to support the Musi Rejuvenation project, assuring them of government assistance and compensation for losses. He also highlighted Telangana’s investments, Bharat Future City, revenue growth and pending employee bills.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 1:14pm -
    • Water supply to be disrupted for 24 hours in parts of Hyderabad
      Water supply will be disrupted for 24 hours in several Greater Hyderabad areas from 10 am on August 17 to 10 am on August 18 as HMWSSB undertakes pumping main, gravity main and valve replacement works at Singur Project.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 11:44am -
    • Cream Stone celebrates India’s 80th Independence Day with “Freedom Treat” campaign across India
      Cream Stone Ice Cream is celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day with its “My Treat. My Choice. My Freedom.” campaign. The brand is offering a special Freedom Treat for Rs. 99 at its outlets across India on August 15, 2026.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 6:00am -
    • HMDA entrusted with TDR issue in CURE and Peri Urban Region
      The Telangana government has authorised HMDA to handle Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for projects in CURE and PURE limits as well as Secunderabad Cantonment Board areas.
      - 2 days ago 15 Aug 26, 12:28am -
    • KCR pays last respects to brother-in-law Srinivas Rao
      BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Joginipalli Srinivas Rao, who passed away after a prolonged illness. Rao paid floral tributes, consoled family members and assured them of support, while senior BRS leaders including K T Rama Rao and T Harish Rao were also present.
      - 2 days ago 14 Aug 26, 11:02pm -
    • Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology celebrates 26th graduation ceremony
      Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST), Hyderabad, marked its 26th Graduation Ceremony with academic leaders emphasizing ethics, creativity, and adaptability as guiding principles for graduates.
      - 2 days ago 14 Aug 26, 10:59pm -
    • Miyapur–Alwyn X Road flyover works to snarl traffic from Aug 14
      Construction of a six‑lane flyover and underpasses on the Old Mumbai Highway (NH‑65) between Miyapur X Road and Alwyn X Road will disrupt traffic for 180 days starting August 14.
      - 2 days ago 14 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
    • Hyderabad: ABVP, NSUI clash at EFLU campus; several injured
      Two student groups, ABVP and NSUI, clashed at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) campus in Hyderabad, leaving several injured. Police have registered cases against both organisations
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 10:32pm -
    • Golden Jubilee of ISKCON Abids temple to be marked with cultural events from Aug 15
      The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Abids, has lined up a series of cultural and devotional programmes to mark the Golden Jubilee of Sri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 10:19pm -
    • Over 440 NALSAR alumni condemn BCI’s directives against students
      Over 440 alumni of NALSAR University of Law have strongly criticised the Bar Council of India’s directive halting enrolment of its students in State Bar Councils and seeking a report from the varsity.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 10:10pm -
    • Bank of Baroda raises USD 700 million through overseas bonds
      Bank of Baroda has raised USD 700 million through a dual-tranche overseas bond issue comprising three-year and five-year notes. The issue received strong investor interest, with the order book peaking at USD 2.67 billion, nearly 3.8 times the final size.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
    • Telangana govt gives contradictory figures on auto‑rickshaws, retrofitting costs
      The Congress government’s shifting statements on the number of auto‑rickshaws and retrofitting costs in Hyderabad have left drivers anxious. While Chief Minister Revanth Reddy earlier claimed two lakh autos were operating, the latest Cabinet figures put the number at just 18,766.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 8:43pm -
    • TPJAC demands Revanth to act on Rs one crore ex gratia promise made to Sigachi blast victims’ kin
      The Telangana People's Joint Action Committee (TPJAC) has appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to ensure payment of the pending Rs 58 lakh ex gratia to families of the Sigachi Industries blast victims.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
    • Afzalgunj police to file PT warrant for suspects in Roshan Travels shooting case
      Afzalgunj police are set to seek custody of two suspects arrested in Bihar in connection with the Roshan Travels shooting case of January last year. The duo, also accused in a major ATM robbery in Bidar, are currently in judicial custody in Karnataka.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 8:26pm -
    • Task Force busts illegal mini gas cylinder racket in Hyderabad, four held
      The Rajendranagar Task Force busted an illegal mini gas cylinder manufacturing and transport network in Hyderabad, arresting four persons in two separate cases. Police seized a total of 750 mini gas cylinders, a car, and seven manufacturing machines during raids at various places.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 8:16pm -
    • CMC removes 345 encroachments across three Cyberabad zones
      Cyberabad Municipal Corporation teams removed 345 encroachments across Serilingampally, Kukatpally and Quthbullapur zones during a drive to reclaim roads, footpaths and public spaces. A total of 12.45 km was restored, with officials vowing continued monitoring to prevent re-encroachment.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 8:13pm -
    • Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee warns medical colleges against demanding fees upfront
      The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee has warned private medical colleges against forcing students to pay five-year tuition fees upfront. The panel also flagged harassment over fee disputes and directed colleges to follow prescribed instalment-based fee collection.
      - 3 days ago 14 Aug 26, 6:22pm -