- newGive us Rs 1,000 crore, take all our properties, KTR tells Revanth
BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the K Chandrashekhar Rao family owns properties worth Rs 1 lakh crore. He made the remarks after appearing before an ACB court in the Formula E-race case.
- 43 mins ago 18 Sep 26, 12:28pm - - newHyderabad: Young man dies after jumping off VST Steel Bridge
A young man died after allegedly jumping off the VST Steel Bridge near Hyderabad's RTC Cross Roads on Friday. Police found his mobile phone on the bike, reportedly containing a note, and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- 2 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 10:59am - - newHyderabad: 60-year-old milk vendor attacked with sickle in Vanasthalipuram
A 60-year-old milk vendor was allegedly attacked with a sickle by unidentified assailants in Vanasthalipuram on Friday morning. He suffered serious injuries and was shifted to a private hospital. Police suspect a land dispute and are examining CCTV footage.
- 2 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 10:54am - - newCyberabad Traffic Police advise staggered work, WFH amid rain and Ganesh immersion
Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised companies, organisations and educational institutions to adopt staggered work arrangements from September 18 to 25 amid forecast moderate to heavy rainfall and Ganesh immersion processions, suggesting early logouts, work from home and online classes.
- 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 10:35am - - newHyderabad: Goshamahal police debunk claims about ‘Lee Chee Ka Raja Ganesh idol’
Goshamahal police have rejected social media claims that the Lee Chee Ka Raja Ganesh 2026 idol is made of panchaloha, weighs 48 kg, has a 24-karat gold coating and features 3,83,800 American diamonds, calling the information false and misleading.
- 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 10:25am - - newKTR’s PRO Mahesh Manikya Mudiraj released after Bolarum police notice
BRS working president K T Rama Rao's PRO Mahesh Manikya Mudiraj was released by Bolarum police on Friday after being served a BNSS notice. He had been taken from Saifabad police station in connection with another case involving alleged obstruction of police duties.
- 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 10:16am - - newTelangana: Police officer dies as gun goes off accidentally in Nizamabad
A Reserve Inspector died after a weapon went off accidentally while he was cleaning it at the Nizamabad district police headquarters on Friday morning. Police Commissioner Sai Chaitanya visited the spot and launched an inquiry into the incident
- 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 9:43am - - newNAFSCOB chief Ravinder Rao sends legal notice to Revanth Reddy over Assembly remarks
NAFSCOB chairman Konduru Ravinder Rao has issued a legal notice to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking withdrawal of allegations made against him in the Assembly on September 16 and a public apology within seven days.
- 13 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 12:20am - - newCongress MPs, MLCs likely to visit KCR’s Erravalli residence on Friday
A group of Congress MPs and MLCs is likely to visit BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence at Erravalli on Friday. The proposed visit comes amid a land row, with officials conducting a survey and local farmers questioning the exercise.
- 13 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 12:10am - - newTelangana High Court directs action over proposed Ambedkar book release
The Telangana High Court directed authorities to take action according to law over the proposed release of Kalpitha Nayakudu – The Fabricated Leader – Volume 1 on B R Ambedkar. The Government informed the Court that author Hamara Prasad was arrested and copies seized.
- 13 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 11:59pm - - newTelangana inaugurates State Climate Centre for Cities, launches Urban Climate Atlas
Telangana launched the State Climate Centre for Cities to strengthen climate-responsive urban planning across Urban Local Bodies. The Centre will support climate-risk assessments, action plans and budgeting, while the Telangana Urban Climate Atlas will help officials map vulnerabilities and prioritise investments.
- 14 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 11:28pm - - newTelangana allows adult family members to attend SIR electoral roll hearings
Telangana has allowed adult family members to attend Special Intensive Revision electoral roll hearings on behalf of voters and submit necessary documents. CEO C Sudharsan Reddy directed officials to accept such documents and resolve notices, while ensuring compliance with ECI rules.
- 14 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 11:11pm - - newHyderabad: 21-year-old woman, father crushed to death by tipper lorry
A 21-year-old woman and her father were crushed to death by a tipper lorry at Aramghar crossroads in Hyderabad on Wednesday night. The victims, residents of Attapur, were reportedly attending to wedding-related work when the accident occurred, police said.
- 14 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 10:48pm - - newTelangana State Level Police Recruitment Board receives 5.77 lakh applications for 7,437 police vacancies
The TSLPRB received 5,77,064 applications from around 4.29 lakh candidates for 7,437 police and allied department vacancies. SI preliminary tests are likely on November 29 and PC exams on December 20, with Aadhaar Face Authentication introduced to prevent impersonation.
- 15 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 10:29pm - - newRetired employees queue up at Telangana Finance department over pending benefits
Several retired employees queued up at the Telangana Secretariat on Thursday seeking clearance of pending GPF, pensions, bills and other arrears. The government has claimed Rs 6,000 crore was released towards pending bills and retirement benefits in three months.
- 15 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 10:15pm -
- newMalkajgiri civic body launches drive on unauthorised structures in Uppal, Kapra and L B Nagar zones
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation launched a drive against unauthorised constructions in Uppal, Kapra and LB Nagar zones on Thursday. Officials demolished unauthorised floors, rooms and sheds and removed encroachments, while directing owners and developers to follow approved building plans and municipal permissions.
- 15 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 9:50pm - - newHyderabad: NIMS resident doctors to continue OPD, elective services boycott on Friday
NIMS resident doctors will continue boycotting OPD and elective services on Friday over security concerns after an on-duty junior doctor was allegedly threatened and abused. The RDA said it wants written assurance that trained security forces will be deployed within a week.
- 16 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 9:40pm - - newMalkajgiri civic body gears up for Ganesh immersion arrangements at Saroornagar Lake
MMC Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected Ganesh idol immersion arrangements at Saroornagar Lake on Thursday. Officials were directed to ensure safe immersion, keep swimmers, medical facilities and emergency teams ready, regulate traffic, remove debris and maintain cleanliness throughout the event.
- 16 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 9:35pm - - newACB catches two treasury officials, private person accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe in Chevella
The ACB on Thursday caught two treasury officials and a private person while accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe at the Chevella Sub-Treasury Office. The officials had allegedly demanded Rs 2.5 lakh from a complainant for processing salary and pension arrears.
- 16 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 9:19pm - - newHyderabad court sentences man to life imprisonment for 2020 SR Nagar murder
A local court in Hyderabad on Thursday sentenced Raju Naik to life imprisonment and imposed a Rs 16,000 fine for murdering P Ramesh in SR Nagar in 2020. Ramesh had gone missing after leaving his Vikaspuri Colony home.
- 16 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 8:59pm - - newHyderabad: Case filed against KTR’s PRO for allegedly obstructing police in Bolarum
A case has been registered against Mahesh Manikya, PRO of BRS working president K T Rama Rao, for allegedly obstructing police duties and violating restrictions at Bolarum. Police said he argued with an ACP when BRS leaders were stopped.
- 16 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 8:48pm - - newBRS MLA Sudheer Reddy accuses Revanth Reddy of diverting attention from 22-A lands issue
BRS MLA D Sudheer Reddy accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of making baseless allegations against BRS leaders to divert attention from the 22-A prohibited lands issue. He denied Bahadurpura land encroachment allegations and sought answers from the government.
- 17 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 7:59pm - - newCII Energy Efficiency Summit focuses on clean technology, electrification and net-zero transition
The 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 brought policymakers, industry leaders and experts together to discuss India’s net-zero transition. Speakers highlighted accelerated electrification, clean technologies, digital solutions and collaboration, while the India Heat Pump Atlas was also launched.
- 18 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 7:39pm - - newTelangana private engineering colleges face vigilance checks amid fee dues row
Vigilance teams are inspecting private engineering colleges across Telangana amid a dispute over pending fee reimbursement dues. The inspections cover admissions, attendance, scholarships, faculty, infrastructure and finances. Some college managements have alleged political retaliation, while the government cites verification requirements.
- 18 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 7:25pm - - newExpert urges Telangana Governor to return CURE Bill to Assembly
Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy has urged Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to return the CURE Bill to the Assembly, raising concerns over its governing councils, ward committees, jurisdictional provisions, property tax and local self-governance.
- 18 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 7:20pm - - newHyderabad steps up safety measures for Ganesh idol immersions
With lakhs of devotees expected for Ganesh idol immersions, concerns over water safety have grown following the Patancheru drowning incident. Hydraa has deployed 394 trained swimmers at 103 water bodies, while officials stress barricading, crowd control, rescue equipment and emergency preparedness.
- 18 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 7:18pm - - newBRS alleges Rs 900-crore scam in Telangana residential school food procurement
BRS general secretary R S Praveen Kumar alleged a Rs 900-crore scam in centralised food procurement for Telangana’s residential welfare schools. He demanded a SIT probe, questioned NACOF’s selection and raised concerns over food quality, pricing and accountability.
- 18 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 7:01pm - - newKTR asks Nirmala Sitharaman not to impose tax on UPI transactions
BRS working president K T Rama Rao urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman not to impose any tax on UPI transactions, cautioning that higher digital payment costs could affect young entrepreneurs, small businesses and financial inclusion
- 18 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 6:47pm - - newDamodara Rajanarasimha inaugurates MNR Learning Hall Complex, simulation lab in Sangareddy
Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha inaugurated the MNR Learning Hall Complex and MNR CLINOVA Advanced Skill and Simulation Lab at MNR Medical College and Hospital in Sangareddy. The facility will offer simulation-based training to medical students and healthcare professionals.
- 18 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 6:45pm - - newCentral Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda to celebrate centenary on September 19, 20
Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda will celebrate its centenary with religious programmes on September 19 and 20. The celebrations will include a Vishesh Kirtan Darbar, Amrit Sanchar and a main Vishaal Diwan at Exhibition Grounds, with Sikh religious leaders attending.
- 19 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 6:36pm - - newDriving licence: Telangana plans mandatory online road safety course
Telangana may make an online road safety course mandatory before applicants can book their permanent driving licence test. The pilot, underway in Kukatpally, includes six modules, more than 120 videos and an assessment that applicants must pass.
- 19 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 6:25pm - - newAtharv Ability Expands Access to Advanced Neuro-Rehabilitation Through Technology, Expertise, and Integrated Care in South India
Pharma major Lupin Limited's Atharv Ability Hyderabad is the first dedicated outpatient neuro-rehabilitation facility of its scale in South India
- 19 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 6:15pm - - newDoctor assaults trigger protests, renew security concerns at Telangana hospitals
Repeated incidents of violence against doctors at Telangana’s major teaching hospitals have raised concerns over workplace security. Recent incidents at Gandhi and Niloufer hospitals prompted protests, while doctors’ associations called for better security, functional helplines, CCTV coverage and stronger legal protection.
- 19 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 6:13pm - - newHyderabad swelters as September heat pushes temperatures above normal
Hyderabad is experiencing unusually hot and humid weather in September, with temperatures remaining 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal. Gurrampode in Nalgonda recorded 39.5°C, while IMD has forecast thunderstorms across Telangana in the coming days.
- 19 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 5:54pm - - newUoH gets Rs 4.98 crore ICMR grant for AI-based PCOS research
Researchers from the University of Hyderabad have received a Rs 4.98-crore ICMR grant to develop an AI-based, non-invasive blood test for PCOS. The project will study molecular signatures in blood cells and aims to create an affordable diagnostic platform.
- 20 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 5:40pm - - newEThames Business School announces second edition of TeenCEO Challenge 2026
EThames Business School has announced the second edition of its TeenCEO Challenge 2026 for students from Class VIII to Intermediate. The programme offers simulated corporate roles and leadership experience, following participation by over 3,000 students from more than 30 schools.
- 20 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 5:16pm - - newHarish Rao files criminal defamation petition against Mahesh Goud, Dayakar
BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao has filed a criminal defamation petition against TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud and Congress MLC Addanki Dayakar over allegations that he performed occult rituals to prevent rains in Telangana
- 20 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 4:56pm - - newGovernment plans fee-based route to unlock 22-A properties
Telangana is working on a fee-based mechanism to clear properties from the 22-A prohibited list. The proposed charges could be around 15 per cent of government market value, with legal and administrative modalities still being examined before implementation
- 21 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 4:39pm - - newMahesh Babu continues as Dollar BigBoss brand ambassador in South India
Dollar Industries has extended its association with Mahesh Babu as the brand ambassador of Dollar BigBoss in South India. The company said the partnership has contributed to brand growth and announced a new television campaign featuring the actor
- 21 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 4:15pm - - newSecunderabad Cantonment loses open spaces to H-CITI infrastructure projects
Secunderabad Cantonment's Bowenpally playground is set to lose nearly half an acre for an elevated corridor under H-CITI. The development follows the partial loss of Trimulgherry football ground, raising concerns among local sports groups and youngsters about shrinking practice spaces.
- 21 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 4:13pm - - newUnidentified motorcyclist dies after being hit by Vande Bharat Express near Aushapur
A 25-year-old unidentified motorcyclist was killed after being hit by the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express near Aushapur on Thursday morning. Railway police said the man was travelling on the tracks and was struck by the speeding train.
- 22 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 3:30pm - - newFire services, SDRF swimmers to be deployed for Ganesh immersions across Telangana
Telangana authorities will deploy trained Fire Services and SDRF swimmers at major water bodies during Ganesh idol immersions. The teams will patrol immersion points, monitor devotees entering deep waters and respond to emergencies as officials step up safety measures across the State.
- 22 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 3:25pm - - newECI directs Telangana to prepare voter rolls for two Graduates’ Constituencies
The Election Commission has directed Telangana officials to prepare fresh electoral rolls for the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' Constituencies. November 1, 2026, is the qualifying date, while applications in modified Form-18 will be accepted until November 6.
- 22 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 3:10pm - - newFleagram Festive Edit Season 9 to take place in Hyderabad on October 2
Fleagram Festive Edit Season 9 will be held in Hyderabad on October 2, featuring more than 100 homegrown brands. The event at Cyber Gardens Convention Centre will offer shopping, food, live music, creative workshops and activities for children.
- 24 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 1:16pm - - Telangana declares 13-day Dasara holidays for schools
Schools across Telangana will observe 13-day Dasara holidays from October 10 to 22, with classes resuming on October 23. Students will first take Summative Assessment-I exams, while junior colleges will have holidays from October 10 to 21.
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 1:07pm - - Hyderabad: Cybercriminals allegedly hack bank employee’s social media accounts in Gachibowli
A 27-year-old bank employee staying at a PG hostel in Gachibowli approached Hyderabad cybercrime police after her social media accounts were allegedly hacked. The suspects reportedly uploaded morphed photographs and sent messages to her prospective father-in-law.
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 11:51am - - Hyderabad: NIMS resident doctors launch flash strike after alleged threat to junior doctor
Resident doctors at NIMS launched a flash strike after a junior resident was allegedly abused and threatened by patient attendants. The RDA demanded institutional action, stronger workplace security and legal backing, and announced a boycott of elective and OPD services.
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 11:43am - - Thunderstorms likely to bring relief from warm weather in Hyderabad, other Telangana districts
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely to bring relief from warm weather in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana over the next three days. The IMD has also issued a heavy rainfall warning for September 21 to 24
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 11:42am - - Keesara locals celebrate as ACB team nabs ‘corrupt’ cops
Residents celebrate outside Keesara police station after ACB arrests Inspector Anjaneyulu and SI Gnanender Reddy in an alleged Rs 5 lakh bribery case. The ACB said Reddy was caught accepting the bribe allegedly on the inspector’s instructions, in exchange for station bail and favour in a PDS case
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 8:37am - - Hyderabad: Woman, father killed in road accident in Mailardevpally days before wedding
A 21-year-old woman and her father were killed after a container vehicle allegedly hit their motorcycle on Katedan Road in Mailardevpally on Wednesday night. The woman’s wedding was reportedly scheduled for early next month, police said.
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 8:28am - - Cyberabad civic body demolishes 17 unauthorised constructions
Cyberabad Municipal Corporation enforcement teams identified 18 unauthorised constructions and demolished 17 structures across three zones on Wednesday. Seven demolitions were carried out in Quthbullapur, six in Serilingampally and four in Kukatpally as part of the ongoing enforcement drive.
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 8:24am - - Hyderabad: Five arrested for murder near Ganesh mandapam in Tukaramgate
Lallaguda police arrested five persons for allegedly murdering Burugu Karthik near a Ganesh mandapam in Tukaramgate on Sunday night. Police said the murder was linked to a long-standing grudge over Karthik assisting another man in his love marriage in 2023.
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 8:21am - - Telangana EAGLE Force freezes assets worth Rs 6.55 crore in drug trafficking case
Telangana EAGLE Force has frozen properties and movable assets estimated at Rs 6.55 crore in a cocaine and MDMA trafficking case. The action followed a financial investigation into the accused, their associates and relatives under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act.
- 1 day ago 17 Sep 26, 8:13am - - Public policy expert urges Telangana Governor to return CURE Bill for legislative reconsideration
Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy has urged Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to return the CURE Bill, 2026, for legislative reconsideration. He flagged concerns over property tax, ward committees, executive powers and the proposed governance architecture
- 2 days ago 17 Sep 26, 1:04am - - Targeted murders, weapon attacks raise alarm in Hyderabad
A series of recent murders in Hyderabad has drawn attention to targeted attacks involving knives and sickles. Police say the cases appear unrelated, with motives ranging from personal rivalry to vehicle theft, while investigators rely on CCTV footage and forensic evidence
- 2 days ago 17 Sep 26, 12:43am - - TG SAFE suspends FSSAI licences of nine food establishments in LB Nagar
TG SAFE suspended FSSAI licences of nine food establishments in LB Nagar after inspections found serious food safety violations, including spoiled meat and vegetables, pest infestations, expired food and poor hygiene. Officials inspected 20 establishments and collected 20 food samples for testing
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:56pm - - Harish Rao challenges Revanth to judicial probe into 22-A land row
BRS leader T Harish Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to order a judicial inquiry into the Bhu Bharati and 22-A land controversies, demanded a white paper on land additions and removals, and alleged the Congress government had failed to provide relief
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:52pm - - Revanth Reddy brings ‘black magic’ charge to Assembly
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy revived allegations of occult rituals against BRS leaders in the Telangana Assembly on Wednesday, accusing them of seeking to cause drought. The remarks came amid Harish Rao’s demand for greater use of available water for irrigation
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:45pm - - Congress MLAs flag low crop diversification, seek support for farmers
Congress MLAs in Telangana Assembly raised concerns over limited crop diversification, declining vegetable cultivation, monkey menace and shortage of oil palm saplings. They urged the government to provide subsidies, establish cold storage units and create awareness among farmers
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:36pm - - Tons of garbage pile up across Hyderabad after Ganesh festival
Tons of garbage and biodegradable waste accumulated across Hyderabad roads over two days, particularly near Ganesh pandals and markets. GHMC sanitation teams launched a massive cleanup drive after more than 80 per cent of workers were absent during Ganesh festival celebrations.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:33pm - - No alliance with BJP ahead of 2028 Telangana Assembly polls, says KTR
BRS working president K T Rama Rao said the party would contest the next Telangana general elections independently and ruled out an alliance with the BJP. He also discussed delimitation, artificial intelligence, governance, Telangana's development and its innovation ecosystem
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:26pm - - Sridhar Babu invites Singapore companies to invest in Bharat Future City
Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu invited Singapore companies to explore investment opportunities in Bharat Future City and Telangana’s semiconductor ecosystem. He highlighted sectors including advanced manufacturing, electronics, life sciences and green technology and invited Singapore participation in the Telangana Rising Global Summit.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:26pm - - ‘Vevela Oohale Chupina’ song from ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ released
The second song, ‘Vevela Oohale Chupina’, from crime comedy ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ was released by Anil Ravipudi. Directed by Guni Manchikanti, the film, shot entirely in Meghalaya, is scheduled for theatrical release on October 9.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:20pm - - KTR calls for long-term solutions to urban problems
BRS working president KT Rama Rao called for holistic and long-term solutions to urban problems while cautioning leaders against knee-jerk responses. Speaking at a cross-party dialogue in New Delhi, he highlighted infrastructure, public transport and capital access challenges.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 8:00pm - - Chandrakant Agrawal, Ratnavali Kottapalli receive Indian Humanitarian Award
Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Society president Dr Chandrakant Agrawal and senior vice-president Ratnavali Kottapalli have been honoured with the Indian Humanitarian Award for their contributions to healthcare, voluntary blood donation, patient welfare, community development and awareness about blood disorders.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 26, 7:53pm -