- newOpinion: Five-day banking: Reform or disruption?
With banking rapidly going digital, the debate should centre on balancing employee expectations, customer convenience and operational requirements
- 7 hours ago 28 Sep 26, 12:44am - - newHyderabad police nab youth for circulating fake Rs 500 notes
Hyderabad Police arrested a 21-year-old man, Vikram, for allegedly circulating counterfeit ₹500 notes. Sixteen fake notes worth Rs 8,000 were seized during patrolling near Begum Bazar. Vikram confessed to obtaining the notes from his associate Ashok, who is absconding.
- 9 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 11:16pm - - newOwaisi urges citizens to respond to SIR notices, warns SIR of electoral rolls could be NRC backdoor
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi reiterated that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is a backdoor implementation of the NRC. He urged people to respond to notices seriously, warning that failure could risk both voting rights and citizenship.
- 10 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 10:25pm - - newSathavahana, Palnadu Express cleared as SCR works to restore OHE in Hyderabad
Train services were briefly disrupted near Moula Ali Railway Station in Hyderabad on Sunday due to a technical fault in the Overhead Equipment. The Sathavahana and Palnadu Express were cleared, while the Kakatiya Express was diverted via Malkajgiri.
- 10 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 9:37pm - - newSri Lanka Tourism holds destination wedding roadshow in Hyderabad
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau concluded its destination wedding roadshow in Hyderabad, presenting beaches, resorts and heritage venues as ideal backdrops for Indian couples. The event emphasised the “wedding plus holiday” concept which enables combining ceremonies with leisure travel.
- 11 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 9:20pm - - newChhattisgarh boys beat Telangana in Sub-junior National Basketball Championship
Chhattisgarh defeated Telangana 81-33 in the boys’ preliminary round of the Sub-junior National Basketball Championship in Vijayawada. Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Manipur also recorded wins in the boys’ section, while Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and others prevailed in girls’ matches
- 11 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 9:06pm - - newAI, medical physics key to cancer care, say experts at Hyderabad meet
Experts at a two-day conference in Hyderabad underscored the growing role of artificial intelligence and medical physics in cancer care. Organised by KIMS Hospitals, the meet brought together specialists from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to discuss advances in radiation dosimetry, nuclear medicine, and precision-driven oncology systems.
- 11 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 9:04pm - - newHyderabad para-swimmer Karthik Agneya wins Cannonball Swimathon gold
Hyderabad para-swimmer Karthik Agneya Kolli, 16, won gold in the six-km Cannonball Swimathon in Gurugram. The neurodiverse swimmer completed the gruelling race in 1 hour and 52 minutes, leading from the early stages against adult professional swimmers
- 11 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 9:00pm - - newEntrepreneur, housewife’s organs donated to save lives in Hyderabad
Two Hyderabad families have donated the organs of their loved ones after they were declared brain dead, under the State-run Jeevandan initiative. Entrepreneur Madugula Deepthi Reddy and homemaker Sharada Neerudi together gave eight organs, offering a new lease of life to several patients.
- 12 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 8:30pm - - newGovernment to clear pending ULC applications
The Telangana government has ordered speedy disposal of pending Urban Land Ceiling applications, directing officials to examine cases filed under various government orders. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the move would help resolve property-related issues and facilitate eligible registrations
- 12 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 8:26pm - - newKTR demands crop loss survey, compensation for Palamuru farmers
BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded an immediate crop loss survey and compensation for farmers in erstwhile Mahabubnagar district, alleging irrigation and power supply shortages had damaged crops. He sought a special relief package for affected farmers
- 12 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 8:23pm - - newEESL to showcase its energy-efficiency and clean energy programmes
EESL will showcase India's experience in energy efficiency and clean-energy programmes during an international study tour in Ravensburg, Germany. The organisation will highlight initiatives across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra, including Telangana's LED street-lighting project covering nearly 5.5 lakh lights
- 12 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 8:13pm - - newOn and off operation of KLIS pumps will damage them : Harish Rao
Former minister T Harish Rao urged the irrigation department to operate Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme pumps continuously and fill Ranganayaka Sagar to its maximum level. He also sought water releases through both canals to meet farmers' requirements
- 12 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 7:50pm - - newKhairatabad Assembly bypoll first test after SIR exercise in Telangana
The Khairatabad Assembly Constituency is headed for a by-election following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of former MLA Danam Nagender’s plea against disqualification. The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has drastically reduced the electorate, with over 1.23 lakh names excluded and thousands served notices.
- 13 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 7:30pm - - newBRS moves into election mode ahead of poll schedule
The BRS has begun preparations for the Khairatabad Assembly bypoll and two Graduate MLC elections, assessing candidates, strengthening its organisation and focusing on voter enrolment. The party is also holding district-level meetings ahead of the formal election schedules
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- newKTR welcomes Revanth to Sircilla, demands white paper on development
BRS working president KT Rama Rao has sought a white paper on Sircilla's development and details of an alleged 8,000-acre government land takeover ahead of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's visit, while raising demands concerning weavers, farmers and welfare schemes
- 13 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 7:05pm - - newCar catches fire on Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway near Shamshabad
A car was completely gutted after catching fire while travelling on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru National Highway near Shamshabad on Sunday. The driver escaped after noticing smoke and flames, while firefighters later doused the blaze. Traffic movement was temporarily affected
- 13 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 6:51pm - - newBRS confident of victory in Khairatabad bypoll, says minority cell leader
BRS Minority Cell general secretary Abdul Muqeet Mohiuddin Chanda highlighted development and welfare programmes implemented during the KCR government and expressed confidence in the party's prospects in the Khairatabad Assembly bypoll whenever it is conducted
- 13 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 6:48pm - - newHyderabad rowdy sheeters build ‘bhai’ image on social media
Hyderabad’s rowdy sheeters are increasingly using social media to project images of power and influence through flashy photographs, expensive cars and edited reels. Social workers warn that such content can glamorise crime and influence youngsters, prompting calls for closer online monitoring.
- 14 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 6:29pm - - newTeachers to hold hunger strike for amendments to GO 25 on Gandhi Jayanti
Telangana Secondary Grade Teachers Union leaders demanded amendments to GO MS No. 25 and announced an indefinite hunger strike on October 2. They also sought two SGTs per primary school, pending DA payments, PRC implementation and other service-related benefits
- 14 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 6:15pm - - newWorld Rivers Day: Forum for a Better Hyderabad visits Singur Dam Project
The Forum for a Better Hyderabad marked World Rivers Day with a visit to the Singur Dam Project, where students, faculty and conservation enthusiasts learnt about the Manjeera River, water supply, irrigation, power generation, archaeology and regional heritage
- 14 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 6:11pm - - newTelangana monsoon 2026 ends with 15 per cent rainfall deficit
Telangana’s southwest monsoon is ending on a deficit note, with the State recording 615.3 mm rainfall against a normal 726.7 mm between June 1 and September 27. Sixteen of 33 districts remained deficient, while no major rain spell was forecast.
- 14 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 5:55pm - - newHyderabad: Suraram school principal booked for knife attack on two men
A school principal in Suraram was booked after allegedly attacking a teacher’s brother and another man with a knife following a confrontation over allegations of harassment. Both men sustained serious injuries, while police are separately investigating the teacher’s allegations against him.
- 14 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 5:40pm - - newTiger sighting reports trigger panic in Vikarabad villages
Reports of a tiger sighting triggered panic in several villages of Vikarabad’s Parigi mandal after two cattle were attacked and killed at a gaushala in Basireddipally. Forest officials inspected the area, found no tiger signs and said the videos were unrelated.
- 15 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 5:22pm - - newHyderabad: Ganesh immersion waste removal begins around Hussain Sagar
A day after Ganesh idol immersion concluded, HMDA began dismantling, segregating and removing salvage waste around Hussain Sagar and other water bodies. About 100 carting specialists are working in three shifts across 38 immersion sites around the lake.
- 15 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 5:06pm - - newKNRUHS cancels ST reservation benefits for 37 MBBS, BDS candidates
KNRUHS has withdrawn ST reservation benefits for 37 MBBS and BDS candidates after Tribal Welfare authorities found them ineligible under migration rules. Nine candidates who received provisional MBBS seats in earlier counselling rounds will have their allotments cancelled and seats included in the mop-up phase.
- 15 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 4:55pm - - newHyderabad: Woman allegedly killed by husband in Bagh Lingampally
A 29-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband during a family dispute in Bagh Lingampally on Sunday. Police said the accused attacked her with a grinding stone, causing severe head injuries, and fled the scene.
- 17 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 2:58pm - - newEESL to showcase Telangana LED streetlight success in Germany
Energy Efficiency Services Limited will showcase India’s energy-efficiency and clean-energy initiatives at an international study tour in Germany. Its presentation will include Telangana’s LED streetlighting project, which replaced conventional lights and delivered significant energy savings, according to EESL records.
- 17 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 2:47pm - - newKCR, KTR, Harish Rao pay tributes to Konda Laxman Bapuji
BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, working president KT Rama Rao and BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao paid tributes to Konda Laxman Bapuji on his birth anniversary, recalling his role in the Telangana movement and his commitment to marginalised communities.
- 17 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 2:35pm - - newKTR accuses Congress of derailing Hyderabad Metro expansion
BRS working president K T Rama Rao accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent, targeting the poor and derailing development projects. He also questioned HYDRAA’s actions, criticised the Future City project and predicted K Chandrashekhar Rao’s return to power
- 18 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 2:28pm - - new3,895 Anganwadi workers disengaged in two years in Telangana
As many as 3,895 Anganwadi teachers and helpers have been disengaged from service in two years, while 46 await Rs.29 lakh in benefits. Officials said payments were delayed due to incorrect bank account details and promised to resolve the issues soon.
- 18 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 2:22pm - - newHyderabad-Vijayawada highway: Sleeper bus plunges into bushes, passengers safe
Thirty passengers escaped unhurt after a Prem Travels sleeper bus veered off the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway and crashed into roadside bushes near Borralagudem Stage in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district early Sunday. Police launched an inquiry, with driver fatigue suspected as a possible cause
- 21 hours ago 27 Sep 26, 10:36am - - Neeta Dhadwe savours Asian Games gold as India women’s kabaddi coach
Neeta Dhadwe, coach of India’s women’s kabaddi team, savoured another Asian Games gold after previously guiding the side to the 2014 title. She praised the juniors, highlighted tactical changes and called for a stronger Pro League
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 10:01pm - - 125 INF Battalion defeat KVBR 78-53 in Sampath Kumar basketball championship
125 INF Battalion defeated KVBR 78-53 in the G.M. Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA, Secunderabad
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 9:22pm - - Over 1.19 lakh Ganesh idols immersed in Cyberabad limits
Over 1.19 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed across Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits at 53 designated points, including Kukatpally’s IDL Lake. The civic body also collected 6,000 kg of flower waste over 11 days, which is being processed into incense sticks and diyas.
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 9:04pm - - Cockroaches, rat faeces found as TG SAFE acts against 11 Hyderabad eateries
TG SAFE has suspended the FSSAI licences of 11 restaurants in Madhapur, Hitec City and Gachibowli, directing them to stop operations after inspections found pest infestations, expired food, contamination, poor storage, unhygienic kitchens and other serious violations
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 8:46pm - - HKMCF India opens community kitchen to provide breakfast to 29,183 Telangana students
HKMCF India inaugurated a centralised community kitchen at Medak Market Yard to provide nutritious breakfast to 29,183 government school and college students. The facility will serve students across 395 schools and 10 junior colleges in 11 mandals
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 8:36pm - - Teacher shortage hits government schools in Telangana’s Palamuru region
Government schools in several Telangana districts are facing a shortage of teachers, with more than 1,000 posts reportedly required across four districts and 600 Urdu-medium teachers needed statewide. The Education Department has proposed appointing 1,600 temporary academic instructors
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 8:32pm - - Free power supply provided to 51,207 Ganesh pandals
TGSPDCL supplied free power to 51,207 Ganesh pandals across Telangana during 2026–27, with a sanctioned load of 1,12,586 kW and expenditure of nearly Rs 17.80 crore. The utility also deployed special monitoring arrangements at major immersion centres
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 8:22pm - - Gen Z leads surge in voter enrolment; 4.40 lakh new applications filed in Telangana
Gen Z voters are driving a surge in enrolment during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana, with 4.40 lakh new applications filed. Alongside, thousands of overseas Indians have registered, while objections and corrections are being processed ahead of the final roll publication on November 9.
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 8:12pm - - KLIS barrage rehabilitation to begin in November and will completed before 2027 monsoon, says Uttam
The Telangana government has finalised designs to rehabilitate the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram project. Repair works are likely to begin by mid-November and be completed before the 2027 monsoon, subject to technical clearances
- 1 day ago 26 Sep 26, 8:08pm - - Hyderabad’s Ganesh immersion concludes on Saturday afternoon; 1.2 lakh idols immersed
The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad concluded peacefully at Hussain Sagar on Saturday afternoon after spilling into a second day. Nearly 1.2 lakh idols were immersed across the city, with GHMC sanitation teams clearing over 4,500 tonnes of festival waste.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 7:18pm - - KTR urges graduates to use MLC vote wisely, target Congress government
BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged graduates to use their vote effectively in the upcoming MLC elections, saying the polls offered an opportunity to express their views on the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP-led Central government
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 6:47pm - - Over 7,000 visit CCMB Open Day to explore science and health
More than 7,000 people, mostly school and college students, visited the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology’s Open Day in Hyderabad on Saturday. This year’s event focused on ‘Life Around Us’ and ‘Health’, with scientists explaining their research
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 6:44pm - - Hyderabad man loses Rs 3.73 crore in fake investment scheme
A 40-year-old Hyderabad man allegedly lost nearly Rs 3.73 crore after fraudsters lured him into a fake investment scheme through a WhatsApp advertisement. He made 1,106 transactions over nine months before the fraudulent website went offline
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 5:27pm - - Hyderabad mega job mela on September 29, SSC candidates eligible
A mega job mela will be held in Hitec City, Hyderabad, on September 29 from 8 am to 1 pm. Companies from pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking sectors are expected to participate. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 5:23pm - - VINS Bioproducts marks World Rabies Day with vaccine drive in Hyderabad
VINS Bioproducts marked World Rabies Day in Hyderabad with a rabies awareness initiative, including the handover of anti-rabies vaccines for 200 city dogs and a human chain. Doctors and medical representatives called for greater awareness, vaccination and timely treatment
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 5:19pm - - Drone surveillance intensifies monitoring of troublemakers in Malkajgiri
Malkajgiri Police have intensified night-time drone surveillance to monitor deserted areas, narrow lanes and crime hotspots. Officials said the initiative has so far resulted in 70 cases, while surveillance will be expanded to businesses allegedly violating prescribed operating hours
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 5:16pm - - Thrive Pain Clinic opens new wellness and pain management centre in Jubilee Hills
Thrive Pain Clinic – Wellness & More has been launched in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, offering integrated pain management, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, regenerative therapies and wellness services. The centre was founded by a team of pain management specialists with an anaesthesia background
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 4:40pm - - Ganesh immersion procession passes off peacefully in Hyderabad: C P Sajjanar
The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad passed off peacefully amid extensive security arrangements, Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar said. Around 28,000 personnel were deployed, while lakhs of devotees visited the Khairatabad and Balapur Ganesh idols during the celebrations
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 4:37pm - - Vikarabad fire: Family reports Rs 20 lakh cash, four tolas gold lost
A fire gutted a house at Bandivada village in Vikarabad district on Saturday, reportedly destroying nearly Rs 20 lakh in cash and four tolas of gold. Police inspected the premises and launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 4:33pm - - Telangana among locations as Centre plans central licensing for sterile drugs
The Centre plans to bring sterile drug products under a central licensing system following quality concerns involving injectable medicines. About 240 injection samples were found not of standard quality during 2025-26, prompting a proposed shift from State-level licensing to central oversight.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 4:11pm - - Hyderabad Ganesh immersion: Hussain Sagar immersion ends as clean-up begins
Ganesh idol immersion at Hussain Sagar concluded around 2 pm on Saturday after a rush of hundreds of idols through central Hyderabad. Around 1.2 lakh idols were immersed across the city over two days, while GHMC and HMDA began clearing festival waste.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 3:25pm - - Hyderabad: Two killed after trolley overturns on ORR near Keesara
Two persons were killed after a trolley auto overturned on the Outer Ring Road near Keesara on Saturday. Police said the accident occurred after a tyre burst caused the driver to lose control. The bodies were shifted for post-mortem examination
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 3:10pm - - BRS wants CEC Gyanesh Kumar to step down, resign voluntarily
The BRS demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging controversial decisions and large-scale deletion of votes. Former MP B Vinod Kumar also criticised Rahul Gandhi over the anti-defection law and raised concerns over Telangana’s SIR process.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 2:04pm - - Sheraton Hyderabad to host Malaysian food showcase on September 26, 27
Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel will host Malaysian chef Fitri on September 26 and 27 as part of its guest chef series. The two-day event will feature popular Malaysian dishes, including Nasi Lemak, Rendang, Laksa, Satay and Char Kway Teow.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 1:35pm - - Telangana TET 2026: 15,749 in-service teachers qualify, another special exam in November
Of the 22,477 in-service government and local body school teachers who appeared for the special TG TET 2026, 15,749 qualified. School Education director E Naveen Nicolas said another special TET would be held in November, subject to applications.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 1:35pm - - KTR visits Satish Reddy, BRS NRI leader’s son at AIG Hospitals
BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited AIG Hospitals on Saturday to meet former TSREDCO chairman Y Satish Reddy, who is recovering after surgery. He also visited the son of BRS NRI leader Sathyam Radharapu, injured in an accident.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 1:29pm - - Kaleshwaram motors resume pumping Godavari water into Annapurna, Ranganayaka Sagar
Kaleshwaram project motors were operated on Saturday to lift Godavari water into the Annapurna and Ranganayaka Sagar reservoirs. About 6,400 cusecs was pumped into Annapurna and nearly 3,300 cusecs into Ranganayaka Sagar following Harish Rao’s demand.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 1:22pm - - KCR pays tribute to Chakali Ailamma, calls for focus on farmers and community welfare
BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tribute to Chakali Ailamma on her birth anniversary, recalling her role in the Telangana Armed Peasant Struggle. He said her spirit of democratic struggle and self-respect should inspire today’s youth and governance.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 12:49pm - - Samay Raina announces Hyderabad shows as part of India tour
Comedian Samay Raina will perform at Gachibowli Stadium on January 23 and 24, 2027, as part of his 2026-27 India tour. Tickets will be sold through the District app, with pre-sale opening on September 28 and general sale on September 30.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 12:24pm - - Hyderabad: Kalapathar police buy Ganesh laddu for Rs 33,000 at Mochi Colony auction
Kalapathar police emerged as the winning bidders at a Ganesh laddu auction organised by the Mahesh Ganesh Youth Association at Mochi Colony, purchasing the sacred offering for Rs 33,000 as part of the department’s Friendly Policing initiative.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 11:57am - - Hyderabad: Motorists stranded as roads around Hussain Sagar remain closed
Motorists faced severe inconvenience as roads around Hussain Sagar remained closed for the second consecutive day due to Ganesh immersion arrangements. Long queues and traffic congestion were reported near Indira Park and Lower Tank Bund as police enforced diversions.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 11:43am - - Rapido’s ‘Ownly’ enters Hyderabad with zero-commission food delivery model
Rapido’s standalone food delivery app Ownly has launched in Hyderabad, its second market after Bengaluru. The platform follows a zero-commission model for restaurants, while Rapido Captains will handle deliveries and customers will pay food prices and delivery fees.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 11:17am - - Ganesh immersions continue at Hussain Sagar amid heavy crowds on Saturday
Ganesh idol immersions continued at Hussain Sagar for the second day on Saturday, with hundreds of idols awaiting immersion. More than 40 cranes were deployed, while heavy crowds and vehicular movement created challenges for sanitation teams along procession routes.
- 2 days ago 26 Sep 26, 10:26am -