- newEthics Committee should discuss CM’s language in House: Prashanth Reddy
The BRS urged the Telangana Assembly’s Ethics Committee to examine alleged abusive language and inappropriate conduct by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and others. The party also sought an opportunity for Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy to present his side
- 7 mins ago 29 Aug 26, 5:42pm - - new400-plus experts attend IPACON 2026 congress on diabetic foot care in Hyderabad
IPACON 2026, India’s largest congress dedicated to diabetic foot care and limb salvage, began in Hyderabad on Saturday. The two-day event brings together more than 400 healthcare professionals for 30 scientific sessions focused on advances, evidence-based practices and emerging technologies
- 43 mins ago 29 Aug 26, 5:06pm - - newTelangana Polytechnic JAC opposes merger of polytechnics with Young India Skills University
The Telangana Polytechnic Joint Action Committee opposed the proposed merger of polytechnics with Young India Skills University and demanded the withdrawal of GO 97. The body sought the continuation of polytechnics and SBTET under the existing Technical Education department framework
- 1 hour ago 29 Aug 26, 4:21pm - - newArtist Bharati Saini finds her canvas of hope in Hyderabad
Uttarakhand artist Bharati Saini lost both arms in an accidental blast as an 11-year-old but found her calling in art. Today, she paints using her elbow stumps and teaches drawing and painting to persons with intellectual disabilities in Hyderabad
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 3:45pm - - newTelangana plans to link death registration records with voter database to update electoral rolls
Telangana plans to link death registration records with its voter database to automatically identify and remove deceased electors after verification. Officials currently rely on booth-level officers and Form 7 applications as the ongoing Special Intensive Revision identifies discrepancies in electoral rolls
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 3:44pm - - newPolice seize 25 kg of cannabis-laced chocolates from Shamirpet pan shop
Hyderabad police arrested a Bihar native after allegedly finding 5,298 packets of cannabis-laced chocolates weighing around 25 kg at a pan shop in Shamirpet. Police said the chocolates were allegedly being sold to youngsters and schoolchildren. The suspect’s wife is absconding
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 3:39pm - - newYashoda Hospitals hosts Kidney Symposium 2026 in Hyderabad
Yashoda Hospitals, HITEC City, organised Kidney Symposium 2026, bringing together nephrologists, urologists and transplant specialists to discuss advances in kidney transplantation, post-transplant care and graft health. The symposium also highlighted the importance of organ donation awareness and long-term follow-up
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 3:36pm - - newCygnet.One launches AI-powered GST classification and ITC eligibility engine
Cygnet.One has launched an AI-powered GST Classification and Input Tax Credit Eligibility Engine to automate enterprise invoice processing. The system analyses transaction data, determines ITC eligibility, flags exceptions and generates structured GSTR-3B data with an audit-ready reasoning trail
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 3:31pm - - newHyderabad 5K Run sees strong turnout with 300 differently abled participants
More than 6,500 runners participated in the Hyderabad 5K and Inclusive Run at HITEX on Saturday as part of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026. The event featured 300 differently abled participants and promoted fitness, inclusion and barrier-free participation
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 3:30pm - - newHyderabad woman Suhasini Reddy Kandimalla missing in Nepal floods found safe
Hyderabad woman Suhasini Reddy Kandimalla, who went missing following floods in Nepal, is safe and undergoing treatment at a hospital, her family said. Her brothers are returning to India and plan to travel to Nepal to locate her.
- 3 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:50pm - - newHyderabad: Vehicle puja turns tragic, 68-year-old man killed in Jubilee Hills
A 68-year-old man died after being accidentally knocked down by a car during a vehicle puja at Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple in Jubilee Hills. The man, who was visiting Hyderabad for medical examinations, died while undergoing treatment.
- 3 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:26pm - - newExpulsion of AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig sparks questions over controversial video
AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig’s expulsion over a controversial video has triggered speculation after he reportedly complained to cybercrime police about blackmail involving a purported deepfake video. Neither the police nor AIMIM has disclosed details about the video.
- 10 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:13am - - newAustralia-based techie with Hyderabad roots feared missing in Nepal flash floods
A techie from Australia with Hyderabad roots has gone missing after flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on August 26. Identified as K Suhasini Reddy, she had travelled to Nepal for a pilgrimage to Manasarovar.
- 17 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 12:51am - - newAIMIM sacks its MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig citing video leak controversy
The AIMIM has expelled Mirza Rahmath Baig from the party with immediate effect, citing an alleged video leak. The party’s Joint Secretary S.A. Hussain Anwar said Baig has been asked to resign from the Legislative Council, though no further details of the leak were disclosed.
- 17 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 12:39am - - newHyderabad police arrest Arjun Sharma in cheating case, execute extradition warrant in US murder probe
Hyderabad police have arrested Arjun Sharma, a Chennai native, in Agra in connection with a financial cheating case and executed a pending non-bailable warrant linked to an alleged murder in Maryland, USA. Sharma, accused of killing his colleague Nikitha Godishala in 2024 and later fleeing to India, has been remanded to judicial custody in Tihar Jail following coordination with FBI and Interpol.
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- new14 illegal pump sets seized in SR Nagar raids, HMWSSB warns violators
The vigilance wing of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board seized 14 illegal mini pump sets during early morning raids in Khairatabad Zone. Officials said the use of motors to draw water from pipelines was disrupting supply.
- 20 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 10:00pm - - newRaidurg auction sees Rs 269 crore per acre record bid
The TGIIC has raised Rs 2,833.22 crore from two successive land auctions at Raidurg, underscoring Hyderabad’s growing appeal as a business hub. Plot P2 alone fetched Rs 1,447.22 crore at Rs 269 crore per acre, surpassing last week’s record bid for Plot P1.
- 20 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 9:41pm - - newCMC identifies 22 illegal constructions; 14 razed, six to face action
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 14 unauthorised buildings and issued notices to two others during an enforcement drive across three zones. Officials said six more structures would be taken up for demolition under prescribed procedures.
- 21 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 9:17pm - - newBasheerbagh firing: A journalist’s memory of a day that changed Telangana
The Basheerbagh firing on August 28, 2000, began as a routine Opposition protest but quickly turned deadly, leaving three people dead. The incident not only marked a turning point in Telangana’s political history but also left lasting memories of violence and its human cost.
- 21 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 9:11pm - - newTraffic advisory issued for NEET‑PG candidates amid NMDC Hyderabad marathon on Aug 30
The Cyberabad Traffic Police has issued an advisory for NEET‑PG candidates as the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is set to take place on August 30. With major stretches in the region expected to be affected between 5 am and 11.30 am.
- 21 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 8:46pm - - newNearly 14,000 passengers caught without valid tickets during SCR checks
The South Central Railway realised Rs 1.28 crore in revenue during a three‑day intensive ticket‑checking drive across its zone from August 24 to 26. Nearly 14,000 passengers were found travelling without valid tickets, while others faced penalties for littering, smoking and unauthorised hawking.
- 21 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 8:34pm - - newTelangana crime up 7.15 pc in 3 yrs; organised crime jumps 1,704 pc
Telangana has reported a 7.15 per cent rise in overall crime over the past three years, driven largely by organised crime, narcotics and traffic offences. While grave crimes, cybercrime and economic offences registered a decline, DGP CV Anand has directed officers to adopt data-driven strategies to counter emerging threats, with emphasis on organised networks and drug-related cases.
- 21 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 8:25pm - - newNiloufer Hospital sees surge in children with viral fevers, flu‑like symptoms
Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad is reporting a sharp rise in paediatric cases with flu-like symptoms, with nearly a hundred children admitted daily. Doctors attribute the surge to changing weather and high humidity, warning parents against self-medication.
- 22 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 7:45pm - - newIPACON 2026 to focus on diabetic foot care and limb salvage in Hyderabad
The Indian Podiatry Association will conduct IPACON 2026 in Moinabad on August 29 and 30, bringing together more than 400 delegates for discussions on diabetic foot care and limb salvage, with hands-on workshops covering advanced wound-care techniques.
- 22 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 7:24pm - - newOver 400 trees felled for SCB elevated corridor in Hyderabad
More than 400 trees have been felled at Bollarum for the SCB elevated corridor being constructed by HMDA from Gymkhana Grounds to near Shamirpet. Residents and commuters said the trees had provided shade for decades and changed the area’s character.
- 23 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 7:04pm - - newMIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig gets threat calls over morphed photos, deepfake videos
A case has been registered at the Hyderabad Cybercrime police station after MIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig complained of threatening calls. The callers allegedly demanded money and threatened to release morphed photographs and deepfake videos to cause embarrassment.
- 23 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 6:51pm - - newNMDC Hyderabad Marathon all set for weekend action
The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 will feature 45 elite runners, including 10 international and 35 Indian athletes. The event offers substantial prize money, course and national record bonuses, with extensive traffic and security arrangements in place
- 23 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 6:28pm - - newHyderabad: Fire response time sparks concern after Tirumala Hills house blaze
A house fire in Puppalaguda’s Tirumala Hills has triggered concerns over fire services’ response time after social media posts alleged a 55-minute delay. Gachibowli Fire Station SHO N Srikanth said the tender reached the location within 20 minutes.
- 24 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 6:18pm - - newTelangana records 15 percent rainfall deficit since June
Telangana has recorded a 15 percent rainfall deficit since June 1, with cumulative rainfall at 469.4 mm against the normal 551.6 mm. Sixteen districts are in the deficient category, while Greater Hyderabad has recorded a 20 percent deficit.
- 24 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 6:06pm - - RTC sets up EV charging stations at two depots in Hyderabad region
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has initiated steps to establish EV charging stations at Ibrahimpatnam and Midhani depots as part of its efforts to expand electric bus services. The RTC currently operates around 458 electric buses in the region.
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 4:53pm - - IndiGo Ventures invests in Sarvam as part of Series B funding round
IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of IndiGo, has invested in Sarvam as part of its Series B funding round. The investment will support AI-led innovation across customer experience, employee productivity and operational workflows at IndiGo.
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 4:31pm - - Hyderabad viral fever cases rise amid monsoon; doctors warn against antibiotic misuse
Doctors at Kamineni Hospitals have reported a rise in viral fevers, influenza-like illnesses and acute febrile conditions in Hyderabad amid monsoon humidity. They advised early testing for persistent fever, strict mosquito control, respiratory hygiene and avoiding indiscriminate antibiotic use.
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 3:39pm - - NBEMS to conduct additional FMGE exam by October 2026
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will conduct an additional FMGE by October 2026 following protests by foreign medical graduates over the June exam. NBEMS also announced reforms covering question difficulty, fees and transparency in results.
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 3:20pm - - Hyderabad’s historic Char Kaman to undergo restoration, conservation and heritage lighting
Hyderabad’s historic Char Kaman, comprising four Qutb Shahi-era gateways near the Charminar, is set for comprehensive structural restoration and conservation. The project will include heritage-compatible repairs, structural strengthening and specialised night illumination while retaining the structures’ original architectural character.
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 3:10pm - - Hyderabad doctors warn Widal test may cause typhoid misdiagnosis amid viral fever surge
Doctors in Hyderabad are warning against the routine use of Widal tests amid a surge in viral fevers, saying the test can produce misleading results. They caution that unnecessary testing and treatment may cause anxiety and encourage indiscriminate antibiotic use.
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 12:28pm - - KTR questions NCLT over reported 99.97 per cent waiver to Subhash Chandra
BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned the reported NCLT approval of a Rs 6.5-crore payout by Subhash Chandra to settle Rs 22,006 crore in dues. He contrasted the reported settlement with action against ordinary borrowers facing financial difficulties.
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 11:11am - - KTR calls for week-long BRS campaign against Congress over unfulfilled promises
BRS working president KT Rama Rao has announced a week-long Statewide campaign targeting the Congress government’s alleged failure to fulfil election promises. The programme includes protests, farmer conferences, rallies, meetings and representations highlighting pending welfare and development commitments across Telangana.
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 11:09am - - R Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour title
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title after staging a remarkable comeback to beat Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in St. Louis, rallying from six points behind to clinch the USD 200,000 winner's purse
- 1 day ago 28 Aug 26, 10:31am - - Commuters find KBR Park one-way loop less stressful
Motorists are gradually adapting to the one-way loop around KBR Park, saying the longer route is offset by smoother traffic and fewer snarls. However, commuters have flagged lane-change confusion and traffic slowdowns during peak hours near key junctions
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 12:34am - - KCR extends Raksha Bandhan greetings, calls brother-sister bond cherished
BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Raksha Bandhan greetings to the people of Telangana, describing the bond between brothers and sisters as timeless. He called for people to shun hatred and selfishness and embrace fraternity.
- 2 days ago 28 Aug 26, 12:10am - - Hyderabad: CM’s CPRO G Malsur faces criticism for attending Congress party meeting
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s CPRO G Malsur has faced criticism for attending a Congress party meeting at Gandhi Bhavan. The controversy intensified after Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy deleted an X post mentioning Malsur’s participation.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 11:16pm - - Telangana monitors Nepal floods as 23 persons identified for assistance
The Telangana government is monitoring the flood situation in Nepal after receiving 80 to 100 calls seeking information and assistance. Following verification, 23 persons in 20 cases have been identified for further coordination, with one person confirmed safe.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 11:03pm - - Abhishek’s blazing double ton lights up HCA C-Division league
M. Abhishek smashed a match-winning 216 off 142 balls as Sagar XI posted 372/9 before bowling out Satyam Colts for 87 in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Several other matches across the A, B and C divisions produced decisive results
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 10:57pm - - Telangana employees protest over PRC, EHS, pending DAs
Government employees, teachers and pensioners staged protests across Telangana on Thursday, demanding implementation of the PRC, EHS, six pending DAs and the Old Pension System. The TGEJAC warned of further action if the State government failed to resolve their demands.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 10:15pm - - 79-year-old retired teacher dies after motorcycle hits him in Shamshabad
A 79-year-old retired teacher died after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road near Peddashapur in Shamshabad on Thursday. Police said the rider was allegedly speeding and driving negligently, while the motorcycle had no registration number plate.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 10:01pm - - Singareni ready to partner with Karnataka GENCO in captive coal mines: Bhatti
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has proposed a joint venture between Singareni and KPCL to undertake mining in captive coal blocks secured by Karnataka in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, amid rising power demand and the need for assured supplies.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 9:52pm - - CWC calls crucial Telangana-Maharashtra meeting on Tummidihatti barrage on September 1
The Central Water Commission will hold a meeting on September 1 to review technical and inter-State issues concerning the proposed Tummidihatti Barrage. Telangana seeks a height of 152 metres, citing water availability and power costs associated with pumping.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 9:33pm - - Begumpet college hosts CEC workshop to promote MOOCs among academicians
The Government Degree College for Women, Begumpet, and CEC, New Delhi, organised an online workshop on MOOCs for academicians. The session focused on digital learning, CEC’s 172 MOOCs for July-December 2026, course structures, credit guidelines and coordinator responsibilities.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 9:06pm - - CMC identifies 146 unauthorised buildings, demolishes 47 after Anjaiah Nagar collapse
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has identified 146 unauthorised buildings and demolished 47 in three days following the Anjaiah Nagar building collapse that killed two workers. On Thursday, officials identified 54 more buildings and demolished 21 across three zones.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 8:49pm - - Anjaiah Nagar incident: UFERWAS seeks accommodation for 30 evacuated families
UFERWAS has urged Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Sriajana to provide government accommodation for 30 families evacuated from two Gachibowli apartment complexes after an illegally constructed building collapsed. It also sought Rs 2 lakh for each affected family.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 8:29pm - - GHMC to organise ‘Project Udvasana’ to collect sacred waste material in 29 temples on August 29
The GHMC will organise Project Udvasana at 29 temples across six civic zones on August 29 to collect sacred waste. Citizens can deposit old idols, religious photographs, calendars and other items, which will be processed through sustainable recycling.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 8:27pm - - Hyderabad: KBR Park one-way system begins to ease traffic flow
The one-way traffic system around Hyderabad’s KBR Park has begun improving traffic flow, with motorists gradually adapting to the new arrangements. Traffic police said travel time has improved since August 18 and are coordinating with Google to update route information.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 8:06pm - - HMWSSB pipeline junction works cause disruption in water supply for 24 hours in Hyderabad
Water supply will be fully or partially disrupted or available at low pressure in several Hyderabad areas for 24 hours from 10 am on August 29. The disruption is due to Krishna pipeline junction work at Bandlaguda X Road
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 8:06pm - - Bastar’s tribal runners set to make their mark at Hyderabad Marathon
About 184 young tribal runners from remote areas of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region will compete in the 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon on August 30. Supported by NMDC with training, equipment and logistics, the runners hope to showcase their athletic potential.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 7:52pm - - Hyderabad: ASBL Legacy launched at RTC X Roads with G+50 towers
ASBL has launched ASBL Legacy, a gated residential community at RTC X Roads in Central Hyderabad. Spread across 7.97 acres, the project will feature three G+50 towers, 3 and 4 BHK homes, over 50 amenities and a large clubhouse.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 7:44pm - - NABH-accredited hospitals show gains in digital maturity, efficiency: ISB white paper
An ISB white paper has found substantial improvements in digital maturity, operational efficiency and clinical decision-making among NABH-accredited hospitals. The study covered 20 hospitals and reported the average digital maturity score rising from 3.42 to 4.35 on a five-point scale.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 7:35pm - - Vera Vita Living enters India’s premium senior living sector with Hyderabad project
Vera Vita Living LLP has entered India’s premium senior living sector with Amaya, its flagship Hyderabad project. The company plans to invest Rs 600 crore over five years to develop hospitality-led senior living communities across key Indian cities.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 7:17pm - - BRS announces week-long protests against Congress ‘failure’ to fulfil promises
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- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 6:53pm - - Revanth Reddy reviews plans to develop Mir Alam Tank as tourism hub
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspected Mir Alam Tank and reviewed plans to develop its islands as relaxation centres, glamping sites and tourism attractions. Officials were directed to plan water sports, wedding destinations and better drainage while integrating the lake with Nehru Zoological Park.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 6:39pm - - Raksha Bandhan: Hyderabad bus stations witness rush as people head home
Hyderabad’s major bus stations, including MGBS and JBS, witnessed a surge in passenger rush ahead of Raksha Bandhan and the long weekend. TGSRTC has planned special buses from August 26 to 30 to manage demand on major routes.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 6:28pm - - Hyderabad mobile shops under scanner for unlocking phones without ownership checks
Mobile phone repair shops in Hyderabad are under scrutiny for allegedly unlocking devices without verifying customer identities or ownership. Cybercrime officials have warned technicians to check identification and IMEI details, amid concerns that stolen phones are being unlocked and security features bypassed
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 4:58pm - - ACB traps put police corruption under scanner in Telangana
A series of ACB traps against police personnel in Telangana has put alleged bribery under the spotlight. Personnel from constable to inspector ranks have been caught or booked in separate cases involving investigations, arrests, bail conditions and other police procedures.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 4:51pm - - Four CNS drugs to come under Schedule H1 controls amid abuse concerns
Four widely used Central Nervous System medications, including Zopiclone and Gabapentin, have been placed under Schedule H1 controls amid concerns over over-the-counter availability and off-label intoxication. Chemists will have to follow stricter prescription, record-keeping and warning-label requirements for these drugs.
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 4:31pm - - Telangana SIR: What electors need to know before final roll
The Telangana Chief Electoral Office has begun serving SIR notices to electors whose enumeration forms have anomalies or lack mapping with the SIR 2002 list. Claims and objections can be filed until September 16, with the final roll due October 19
- 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 4:10pm - - Hyderabad Public School student selected for UC Santa Cruz Science Internship Program 2026
Hyderabad Public School Begumpet student Amolika Kaushal has been selected for the Science Internship Program 2026 at UC Santa Cruz with a 100% scholarship. She participated in advanced biology research on nutrition, clean water and gut health under university researchers.
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