- newTRSMA, Bharti Airtel Foundation to honour 30 teachers with CPD awards
The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association and Bharti Airtel Foundation will honour 30 teachers with CPD Teachers Appreciation Awards 2026 on World Teachers’ Day. The awards recognise teachers participating in a professional development programme benefiting around 4,000 educators
- 47 mins ago 3 Oct 26, 5:46pm - - newBGUS seeks ex gratia for families who lost members during Ganesh immersions
Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi has sought financial assistance or ex gratia from the Telangana government for families who lost members during recent Ganesh immersion events. It also urged the government to bear medical expenses of those injured during the events
- 49 mins ago 3 Oct 26, 5:44pm - - newHyderabad: 49 foreign nationals identified for overstaying, visa violations
Hyderabad Police and the FRRO have identified 49 foreign nationals for allegedly overstaying or violating visa rules during a special verification drive. Twelve have been deported, while authorities are processing the remaining cases, police said, uncovering alleged drug and fraud-related activities
- 2 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 5:01pm - - newHyderabad Public School felicitates alumnus Prem Watsa during school visit
The Hyderabad Public School felicitated distinguished alumnus Prem Watsa during his visit to the institution. The occasion also marked the foundation stone ceremony for a new Junior School Block, which will be named after his father, former Principal M.C. Watsa.
- 2 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 4:29pm - - newSeven more arrested over theft of Army firearms, ammunition in Bolarum
Seven more persons, including three serving Madras Regiment personnel and two alleged arms dealers from West Bengal, have been arrested over the theft of firearms and ammunition from the Army’s 20 Battalion at Bolarum. Police said no extremist links had emerged.
- 3 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 3:51pm - - newTelangana schools: 20,000 teachers found away from classrooms on working days
Around 20,000 teachers in Telangana’s government and local body schools are away from classrooms on working days, records show. Over 11,000 were on leave and 4,160 were absent without leave on October 1, while thousands more are deployed elsewhere
- 3 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 3:49pm - - newTelangana weather: Temperatures soar above 36 degrees Celsius as rain stays away
Telangana continued to experience unusually high temperatures on Saturday, with mercury levels touching 37 degrees Celsius in Jogulamba Gadwal. Hyderabad also recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. IMD forecasts dry weather on Sunday, with light to moderate rain possible at isolated places Monday
- 3 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 3:43pm - - newEight events to catch in Hyderabad this weekend, from BGMI and hip-hop to live music
Hyderabad has a packed weekend ahead with eight events spanning gaming, hip-hop, live music, film, electronic music and collectibles. From the BGMI Showdown and Seedhe Maut to ZAMNA and the Hyderabad Collectibles Show, there is something for everyone.
- 6 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 12:59pm - - newThree women killed, seven seriously injured in Ananthagiri hills bus tragedy
Three women were killed and seven others seriously injured after a private travel bus carrying around 54 passengers from Sangareddy district overturned on Ananthagiri Ghat Road in Vikarabad. The passengers were travelling to attend a funeral in Chintakunta village.
- 6 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 12:25pm - - newKTR expresses anguish over Vikarabad bus accident, directs BRS leaders to aid victims
BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed anguish over the Vikarabad bus accident in which three persons were killed and several others injured. He condoled the deaths and directed party leaders to coordinate with officials and support victims.
- 6 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 12:11pm - - newRTC bus overturns on Ananthagiri Ghat Road, several passengers injured
Several passengers were injured after an RTC bus travelling from Tandur to Vikarabad overturned on Ananthagiri Ghat Road near Vikarabad on Saturday morning. Local residents and passers-by rescued the injured and shifted them to Vikarabad Government Hospital.
- 7 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 11:48am - - newKTR hails Telangana space-tech startups after payloads reach orbit
BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Dhruva Space, TakeMe2Space, SatLeo Labs and EON Space Labs after their space technologies reached orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9. He highlighted Telangana’s startup ecosystem and the role of T-Hub and T-Works.
- 10 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 9:01am - - newTwo interstate drug peddlers held with 3.3 kg marijuana in Hyderabad
Two interstate drug peddlers from Jharkhand were arrested by the Charminar Task Force and Mailardevpally police at Aramghar in Hyderabad. Police seized 3.3 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.8 lakh and said the accused had allegedly sourced the contraband from Jharkhand.
- 18 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 12:29am - - newThalassemia and Sickle Cell Society marks 4,000 blood donation camps
The Hyderabad-based Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) marked the milestone of conducting 4,000 voluntary blood donation camps by felicitating blood donors and volunteers.
- 18 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 12:19am - - newUnable to find work after moving back from UK, Hyderabad woman dies by suicide
A 35-year-old homemaker allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Kapra, Hyderabad, reportedly distressed over her inability to secure employment after returning from the UK.
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- newYoung medico found dead in Miyapur hotel room
A 27-year-old postgraduate medical student pursuing Paediatrics at a medical college in Hanamkonda was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Hyderabad's Miyapur area.
- 18 hours ago 3 Oct 26, 12:07am - - newRs 52,000-cr infrastructure works progressing rapidly in Hyderabad: Bhatti
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said infrastructure works worth Rs 52,000 crore, including roads, flyovers, bridges and water supply projects, were progressing rapidly in Hyderabad. He said the government plans to expand the Metro Rail network by 122 km under Phase-II.
- 20 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 10:25pm - - newFour cross-dressers held for extorting BMW owner in Hyderabad
The Jubilee Hills police arrested four men for allegedly posing as transgender persons and forcibly demanding money from motorists in Hyderabad. The action followed a viral video showing the group allegedly extorting a BMW owner near Road No. 45.
- 21 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 9:17pm - - newTension at Dilsukhnagar temple after attack on deity idol
Tension prevailed at the Sri Santoshi Mata Temple in Hyderabad's Dilsukhnagar after a man allegedly attacked the idol of the presiding deity. Devotees apprehended the accused and handed him over to the police, while Hindu organisations staged a protest demanding strict action.
- 22 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 8:49pm - - newMadras Regiment Arms Theft: Police uncover wider illegal weapons network
Police probing the theft of Army weapons from the Madras Regiment in Secunderabad have uncovered details suggesting a planned operation allegedly orchestrated by former Army personnel Mallesha.
- 22 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 8:19pm - - newAmala Akkineni launches ‘Shiva Rupaya Vishnave: Part One’
Amala Akkineni launched S.S. Krishna Kiriti’s debut novel Shiva Rupaya Vishnave: Part One – The Warhorse and The Dancer. Published by Mayasabha Publications, the novel begins an eight-century literary-historical trilogy rooted in Telugu traditions and South Indian history
- 23 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 7:53pm - - newTGMC cracks down on quacks in Kalwakurthy, Amangal; multiple violations detected
The Telangana Medical Council conducted surprise inspections in Kalwakurthy and Amangal mandals and found several clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centres allegedly engaging in unauthorised medical practice. The inspections revealed instances of unqualified individuals and AYUSH practitioners allegedly prescribing allopathic medicines and treatments.
- 23 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 7:45pm - - newFour-year-old girl alleges sexual assault attempt by neighbour in Manchal
A four-year-old girl in Manchal allegedly faced an attempted sexual assault by a 40-year-old neighbour while playing near her house. The child later told her parents about the alleged incident, following which the family approached the police and lodged a complaint
- 23 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 7:23pm - - newGutkha manufacturing unit busted in Hyderabad, three held
Task Force and Asifnagar police busted an alleged illegal gutkha and tobacco manufacturing unit at Muradnagar, Hyderabad, and seized material and machinery worth around Rs 50 lakh. Three workers were arrested and two children allegedly employed there were rescued.
- 23 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 7:22pm - - newJNTU-Hyderabad hostel videos show rats, dogs and cats roaming freely
JNTU-Hyderabad students have raised concerns over poor hostel hygiene and maintenance after videos showed rats, dogs and cats roaming inside rooms and corridors. Students also complained about defunct water filters, unhygienic water, poorly maintained washrooms and inadequate running water
- 23 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 7:14pm - - newShamshabad, Hayathnagar and Saroornagar record deficit rainfall; groundwater levels decline: GWD report
Nearly half of Ranga Reddy district recorded rainfall deficits during the 2026-27 water year, with several mandals reporting shortfalls of up to 59 per cent. The decline in rainfall has led to a sharp fall in groundwater levels across most mandals, raising concerns over a possible groundwater crisis in rapidly urbanising areas such as Gandipet and Shamshabad.
- 23 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 7:07pm - - newShow-cause notices issued to 183 government school teachers in Hyderabad
The Hyderabad district administration issued show-cause notices to 183 government school teachers for allegedly failing to mark attendance through the Facial Recognition System and remaining absent without prior information. Officials were directed to monitor attendance daily and ensure compliance.
- 24 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 6:46pm - - newTGSRTC-Metro common pass draws mixed response from commuters
The new TGSRTC-Metro common pass has drawn mixed reactions from Hyderabad commuters, with some welcoming integrated travel while others questioning the Rs 8,500 monthly fare. The pass covers eligible RTC city buses and Metro services, while MeeTicket offers digital passes.
- 24 hours ago 2 Oct 26, 6:43pm - - ECI orders special drive to enrol left-out voters after SIR
The Election Commission has directed States to conduct a special enrolment drive after the SIR of electoral rolls to identify left-out, first-time and young electors. In Telangana, BLOs will conduct house-to-house visits and facilitate eligible voters’ enrolment through Form 6.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 5:37pm - - Telangana gets two new gecko species from Nalgonda, Warangal
Scientists have discovered two new gecko species in Telangana, one in Nalgonda and another in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Warangal. The species, 'Hemidactylus cairnicola' and 'H. koyaorum', were identified during joint field research and recently described in a taxonomic journal.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 5:30pm - - Harish Rao praises Marasam’s role in Telangana literary activism
BRS leader T Harish Rao praised Manjeera Rachayitala Sangham for 40 years of literary and social activism. Speaking at its anniversary, he highlighted literature’s role in the Telangana movement, praised Nandini Siddha Reddy and urged greater reading among children
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 5:00pm - - Use Kaleshwaram fully to tackle drought, says Jeevan Reddy
BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy demanded full utilisation of the Kaleshwaram project to tackle drought-like conditions in Telangana. He accused the Congress government of wasting available river water and sought farm-loan relief, clearance of fee arrears and assistance for job-card holders
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 4:48pm - - ShowBoat launches Social brand with pickleball venue in Khajaguda
ShowBoat has entered the consumer sports and hospitality space with ShowBoat Social and its first destination, Pickle District × Madikeri, in Khajaguda. The venue combines pickleball courts, craft coffee, food and social experiences while supporting the sport’s growth in Telangana.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 4:32pm - - Harish Rao demands clearance of pending Kalyana Lakshmi applications
BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of delaying payments under Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak, claiming nearly two lakh applications were pending. He demanded immediate clearance of dues, implementation of the gold promise and continuation of both schemes
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 4:30pm - - Aurobindo Pharma subsidiary launches ADQUEY in US
Acrotech Biopharma, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma, has launched ADQUEY ointment in the US for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. The non-steroidal topical PDE4 inhibitor is indicated for adults and children aged two years and above.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 4:15pm - - Hyderabad devotee donates Rs 1.02 crore to TTD’s SV Pranadana Trust
A Hyderabad-based devotee donated Rs 1.02 crore to the TTD-run SV Pranadana Trust, which provides free treatment to economically weaker patients suffering from serious ailments, including heart, kidney and brain diseases and cancer
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 4:15pm - - Upzy House opens in Kondapur for Hyderabad’s gig workers
Upzy House, a dedicated facility for gig workers, was inaugurated in Kondapur on Friday. The centre offers air-conditioned seating, meals, washrooms, healthcare and recreational facilities, with memberships available to workers associated with major delivery, e-commerce and service platforms.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 4:10pm - - Mehdipatnam pedestrian skywalk likely to open within two months
The 390-metre Mehdipatnam pedestrian skywalk is nearing completion, with HMDA expecting to open it within two months. The facility will have five entry and exit points, 13 elevators and connectivity for more than 50,000 pedestrians.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 4:00pm - - Hyderabad: ICMR-NIN stresses balanced food over supplements for kids
ICMR-NIN and WHO guidance emphasises breastfeeding, homemade complementary foods and dietary variety for infants and young children. Experts caution parents against unnecessary commercial supplements, while stressing that supplements may be medically indicated in specific cases under professional guidance.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 3:56pm - - Over 300 cancer survivors to lead Global Grace Cancer Run in Hyderabad
More than 300 cancer survivors will lead the ninth Global Grace Cancer Run at Gachibowli Stadium on October 11. Organised by Grace Cancer Foundation, the event expects 35,000 participants and aims to promote cancer awareness, early detection and screening.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 3:53pm - - Tiranga Ahimsa car rally held in Hyderabad
The Jain community in Hyderabad organised a 23-km Tiranga Ahimsa Car Rally with 187 decorated cars on Friday. The rally began and ended at Jal Vihar, promoting national pride and Ahimsa while commemorating Gandhi Jayanti and other important occasions.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 3:48pm - - Telangana’s arrears mount as employees, retirees and contractors protest
Telangana continues to face substantial pending payments to employees, retirees and contractors despite government claims of phased clearance. Employee groups cite over Rs 14,200 crore in dues, while contractor liabilities have also risen, keeping arrears and payments at the centre of protests.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 3:31pm - - KTR hails Kalyana Lakshmi as scheme completes 12 years
BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak had supported 16.78 lakh poor families with Rs 16,375 crore over 12 years. He accused the Congress government of weakening the schemes and failing to fulfil its gold promise.
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 2:45pm - - Passenger triggers emergency exit alarm on IndiGo flight at Hyderabad airport
A passenger allegedly triggered an emergency exit alarm while boarding an IndiGo flight to Kadapa at Hyderabad airport after being moved to an emergency-exit row. He was deboarded and handed over to police, who registered a case and began an investigation
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 2:37pm - - Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain wins gold in women’s 75kg boxing
Lovlina Borgohain won gold in the women's 75kg boxing event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist became only the second Indian woman to win Asian Games boxing gold
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 12:01pm - - Passenger accidentally touches emergency door of flight at Hyderabad airport; deboarded
A 35-year-old passenger was deboarded from a Hyderabad-Kadapa flight after accidentally touching the aircraft’s emergency exit handle while adjusting his seat, triggering a sensor alarm. Police questioned him and released him after confirming the action was unintentional, with no case registered
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 11:57am - - Gandhi Jayanti: KCR calls for peace, brotherhood and democratic struggle
BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao recalled Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of peaceful democratic struggle on his birth anniversary and urged people to shun divisive politics. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao also paid tribute, highlighting Gandhi's message of truth and non-violence
- 1 day ago 2 Oct 26, 11:29am - - Telangana HC seeks ECI affidavit on Khairatabad bypoll amid pending election petition
The Telangana High Court directed the Election Commission to file an affidavit clarifying whether a Khairatabad Assembly by-election can be held while Vijaya Reddy’s election petition challenging the 2023 result remains pending. The court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday.
- 2 days ago 2 Oct 26, 1:10am - - CMR Shopping Mall opens new showroom in Vanasthalipuram
CMR Shopping Mall inaugurated its new showroom in Vanasthalipuram on Thursday, with actor Meenakshi Chaudhary attending the event. The showroom offers sarees, traditional wear and clothing for men, women and children, along with fashion and lifestyle collections.
- 2 days ago 2 Oct 26, 12:48am - - Bank of Baroda Hyderabad Zone conducts cleanliness drive under Swachhata Hi Seva
Bank of Baroda’s Hyderabad Zone organised a cleanliness drive under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, with officials and staff participating in awareness and sanitation activities. Zonal Head M V S Sudhakar also felicitated GHMC sanitation workers for their services.
- 2 days ago 2 Oct 26, 12:29am - - NHRC summons Telangana Higher Education Secretary over alleged ragging death
The NHRC has issued a conditional summons to Telangana’s Higher Education Department Principal Secretary over the alleged ragging and death of BTech student Sai Teja. The Commission said no action taken report had been received despite its earlier direction.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 11:59pm - - Telangana State Medical Council raids four unauthorised clinics in Kamareddy
The Telangana State Medical Council raided four unauthorised clinics in Kamareddy town, alleging that unqualified practitioners were administering injections and antibiotics. The council said criminal cases were being registered and urged the public to report illegal clinics and practitioners.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 11:46pm - - Hyderabad healthcare firm allegedly hit by ransomware attack, Rs 8.5 crore ransom demanded
Hyderabad-based CR Healthcare Services has allegedly suffered a ransomware attack in which hackers reportedly encrypted sensitive patient data and demanded around Rs 8.5 crore. Cyberabad Cybercrime police have launched an investigation after the company lodged a complaint following the incident.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 11:32pm - - BRS leaders hit back at Revanth Reddy over Sircilla speech
BRS leaders from the erstwhile Karimnagar district criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his Sircilla speech, alleging he focused on attacks against BRS leaders instead of development issues. They sought action on pending projects, weavers’ schemes and Dalit Bandhu funds.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 10:45pm - - Telangana to seek Centre’s aid for El Nino-related losses
The Telangana Cabinet decided in principle to seek Central assistance for El Niño-related losses, with a sub-committee to assess damage. It also approved power procurement and renewable projects, two DA instalments for employees and pensioners, and a digital media advertising policy.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 10:29pm - - Harish Rao accuses Congress government of betraying Telangana artistes
BRSL deputy leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise of providing jobs to 1,000 Telangana artistes. He alleged that the Chief Minister and Ministers were avoiding accountability and urged the government to honour its commitment.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 10:16pm - - DRI seizes four elephant tusks, apprehends three in Hyderabad
DRI officials seized four elephant tusks weighing around 17 kg and apprehended three persons in Banjara Hills over an alleged illegal ivory transaction. The suspects were allegedly attempting to sell the ivory, while officials investigate its source and possible trafficking links.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 10:15pm - - Nearly 29,000 Form-7 applications filed during Telangana SIR
Nearly 29,000 Form-7 applications seeking deletion or objecting to proposed voter inclusion have been filed during Telangana’s SIR, Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy said. Hyderabad accounted for around 5,000 applications, while 4.43 lakh Form-6 applications were submitted for fresh enrolment.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 10:01pm - - Graduate voter roll preparation schedule announced for MBNR-RR-HYD constituency
Hyderabad DEO R V Karnan announced the electoral roll preparation schedule for the MBNR-RR-HYD Graduates’ Constituency. Applications in Form-18 can be submitted until November 6, draft rolls will be published on November 25 and final rolls on December 30.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 9:45pm - - Senior citizens seek dedicated welfare corporation, free bus travel in Telangana
Senior citizens and welfare associations urged the Telangana government to establish a dedicated welfare corporation, provide free bus travel and improve healthcare and financial security. Officials highlighted geriatric caregiver training, day-care centres, maintenance tribunals, helpline 14567 and old-age homes.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 9:26pm - - TG SAFE seizes 6,368 Tramadol capsules from medical shop in Sangareddy
TG SAFE Drugs Wing officials seized 6,368 Tramadol-containing Pyeevon Spas Plus Capsules worth Rs 58,904 from a medical shop in Tellapur, Sangareddy, after detecting illegal stocking and sale without purchase and sale bills, officials said, adding that further action will follow.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 9:05pm - - Hyderabad: New bus stops to ease traffic congestion near RTC X Roads
Three new bus stops have been built on government land near Bus Bhavan at RTC X Roads to ease traffic congestion caused by buses stopping on the narrow roadside stretch. TGSRTC officials said the facility will become operational within a week.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 8:48pm - - Artists gherao Jupally Krishna Rao, demand jobs and filling of vacancies
Artists staged a protest at Ravindra Bharathi and gheraoed Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, demanding jobs and filling of vacancies in Samskruthika Sarathi. They alleged that promises of jobs and pensions made before the 2023 Assembly elections remained unfulfilled.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 8:40pm - - Brain-dead borewell businessman’s organs donated to three needy patients in Hyderabad
The family of 43-year-old borewell businessman Gatla Venkateshwar Reddy donated his two kidneys and liver after he was declared brain dead following a road accident. The donation helped three needy patients and took Telangana’s Jeevandan brain-dead donations this year to 155.
- 2 days ago 1 Oct 26, 8:31pm - - Srinivas re-elected to Board of Advertising Agencies Association of India
Srinivas of Sloka Advertising has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Advertising Agencies Association of India. He said he would work with the newly elected office-bearers to address industry challenges and promote a vibrant, ethical environment.
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