- newBank of Baroda launches pension fund business
Bank of Baroda has entered the pension fund business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of the Pension Fund. It becomes the second public sector bank to enter the space and has also onboarded Tatkal NPS on BHIM.
- 2 hours ago 6 Oct 26, 12:28am - - newGHMC redesigns KBR Park H-CITI infrastructure as flyovers, underpasses are reassessed
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan said infrastructure proposals around KBR Park were being reassessed after one-way traffic received a good response. The revised H-CITI plan includes a 4.3-km elevated corridor in two packages, with the project costing Rs 1,090 crore.
- 3 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 11:27pm - - newTwo health officials, private driver caught accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe in Ranga Reddy
The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught two Ranga Reddy health department officials and a private driver while accepting Rs 1 lakh from a physiotherapy centre owner. The ACB alleged the bribe was sought for returning seized keys, avoiding further action and issuing a fresh licence.
- 4 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 11:11pm - - newCISCE National Taekwondo Tournament for Boys 2026 begins in Hyderabad
The 7th CISCE National Taekwondo Tournament for Boys 2026 began in Hyderabad with 299 athletes from 12 regions. The four-day event features Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 competitions, with top performers eligible for selection to the upcoming SGFI National School Games
- 4 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 10:37pm - - newACB catches GHMC town planning supervisor accepting Rs 4 lakh bribe in Hyderabad
The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught GHMC Town Planning Supervisor Tulasiram Sunitha accepting Rs 4 lakh as the first instalment of an alleged Rs 8 lakh bribe in Mehdipatnam. The ACB also seized Rs 2.5 lakh in unaccounted cash from her possession.
- 5 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 10:09pm - - newMalkajgiri civic body reviews faulty streetlights
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy directed officials to promptly address faulty streetlights and ensure regular field monitoring. He also stressed maintaining adequate stocks of spare parts to prevent delays in repairs caused by equipment shortages.
- 6 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 9:08pm - - newPakistan-made cosmetics worth Rs 7 lakh seized in Hyderabad, wider network suspected
Pakistan-made cosmetics, including skin-whitening creams and soaps, are allegedly being sold in Hyderabad despite lacking mandatory approvals. Task Force officials and CDSCO recently seized products worth around Rs 7 lakh, while police are investigating a wider distribution network.
- 7 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 8:05pm - - newFrom sleepy suburb to airport hub, Shamshabad keeps its Monday market holiday
Shamshabad, now a major airport and commercial hub, continues its decades-old tradition of keeping markets closed on Mondays. Traders say the weekly holiday dates back to a time when Sunday was the busiest market day and Monday was used for sourcing goods
- 7 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 7:55pm - - newL B Nagar ACP suspended by Telangana government over alleged irregularities
L B Nagar ACP K Krishnaiah has been suspended by the government following allegations of corruption and other irregularities. Disciplinary action had reportedly been initiated earlier but was not completed while he was undergoing hospital treatment, sources said
- 7 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 7:40pm - - newHyderabad Ganesh event death: Organiser booked over alleged safety violations
Musheerabad police arrested a 34-year-old real estate businessman in connection with the death of a 19-year-old youth during a Ganesh Agaman event on September 5. Police alleged negligence, unauthorised arrangements and excessive sound levels contributed to panic during the procession
- 7 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 7:37pm - - newWhy gold prices are fluctuating sharply this year
Gold prices have seen sharp fluctuations this year amid changing expectations on US interest rates, a stronger dollar and geopolitical tensions. HSBC expects the Federal Reserve may not raise rates as anticipated, while central bank buying and demand in India and China could support prices
- 7 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 7:19pm - - newHow e-challans are adding a new layer of transparency to India’s used-car market
E-challans linked to vehicle registration numbers are becoming another check for India’s used-car buyers and sellers. As digital traffic records become easier to access, pending fines can surface before ownership transfers, adding greater visibility to a vehicle’s documentation history
- 8 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 6:39pm - - newUncertainty over Karnataka water release leaves Jurala farmers in distress
Farmers in the Jurala ayacut are worried over uncertainty surrounding the release of Krishna water from Karnataka’s Narayanpur project. With Jurala storage at around 4.5 TMCft and inflows declining, farmers fear standing crops could wither unless adequate irrigation supplies reach the region
- 8 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 6:32pm - - newKTR warns Telangana DGP over alleged threat to BRS leader Manne Krishank
BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned the Telangana DGP that police would be responsible if party leader Manne Krishank was harmed after a video purportedly showing threats against him surfaced online. Krishank had levelled allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family
- 9 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 6:07pm - - newDasoju Sravan seeks action plan to address Telangana education crisis
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Telangana government to address teacher vacancies, school closures and higher education staffing gaps. He sought an annual DSC calendar, regular recruitment, pending DAs and promotions, while demanding at least 15 per cent of the State budget for education
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- newJagtial man completes jail term in Dubai but remains behind bars over Rs 39 lakh fine
A Jagtial man who completed a six-month prison sentence in Dubai remains in custody for allegedly being unable to pay a Rs 39 lakh fine imposed in a forgery case. His family has sought Telangana government intervention for his release and repatriation
- 9 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 5:50pm - - newIIIT Hyderabad launches advanced BrainLab for human brain research
IIIT Hyderabad has launched BrainLab, an advanced EEG research facility supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Equipped with high-density and mobile EEG systems and eye-tracking technology, the facility will enable cognitive neuroscience research involving participants from Indian populations
- 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:58pm - - newOTT releases this week: 23 films and series to stream from October 5 to 11
A total of 23 films and series are scheduled to stream across major OTT platforms from October 5 to 11. The lineup includes Telugu, Hindi, English, Korean, Polish and Bengali titles, while several films are also set to release in theatres
- 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:54pm - - newMahalakshmi scheme sees 97.20 lakh rise in women passengers in Telangana
The Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme for women recorded an increase of 97.20 lakh passengers during July-September 2026 compared with the same period last year. TGSRTC has added buses and trips on several inter-district and Hyderabad-linked routes to meet rising demand
- 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:46pm - - newHyderabad trader found dead near Medchal lake, Marwari community protests
A 55-year-old trader, Nemaram Choudary, was found dead near Muraharipally Lake in Medchal on Monday. His family had lodged a missing complaint after he failed to return home. Marwari community members protested, alleging murder and demanding the accused’s arrest
- 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:43pm - - newHyderabad cybercrime: Retired employee loses Rs 38 lakh in honey-trap scam
A 70-year-old retired employee from Hyderabad was allegedly cheated of Rs 38 lakh in a honey-trap cyber fraud. Fraudsters befriended him through a fake Facebook profile, threatened him with a criminal case and allegedly extorted money while posing as police officials
- 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:41pm - - newSt Ann’s High School NCC cadets take part in community service activities
Sixty NCC cadets of St Ann’s High School, Petbasheerabad, participated in community service activities organised by the 2(T) Battalion NCC Unit. Cadets paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Jeedimetla village and conducted a cleanliness drive at Fox Sagar Lake
- 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:35pm - - newDRI seizes gold jewellery worth Rs 1.20 crore at Hyderabad airport
DRI officials seized around 800 grams of gold jewellery, estimated to be worth Rs 1.20 crore, from a jewellery trader at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The trader was intercepted while travelling from Tiruchirappalli to Hyderabad, officials said
- 10 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:19pm - - newGMR Hyderabad Airport wins National Energy Leader Award for eighth year
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has won the National Energy Leader Award for the eighth consecutive year at the CII National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management 2026. It was also recognised as an Excellent Energy Efficient Unit for the 10th year
- 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:06pm - - newHarish Rao demands immediate steps to curb soaring rice prices
BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has demanded immediate measures to control rising rice and essential commodity prices in Telangana. He alleged a 25 per cent increase in fine rice prices and sought action against hoarding and black marketing
- 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 4:00pm - - newBRSV seeks cancellation of Nova Medical College recognition
BRSV has demanded cancellation of Nova Medical College’s recognition, alleging inadequate infrastructure, faculty, laboratories and other facilities. State president Gellu Srinivas Yadav also alleged irregularities in granting permissions and questioned the approval of 250 MBBS seats
- 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 3:54pm - - newKTR demands withdrawal of coal mine proposal near Ramappa temple
BRS working president KT Rama Rao opposed the proposed open-cast coal mine near Ramappa temple in Mulugu, warning that mining and blasting could threaten the UNESCO World Heritage Site and adjoining lake. He demanded withdrawal of the proposal and warned of agitation
- 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 3:38pm - - newHyderabad cybercrime alert: Beware of call-merging OTP fraud
Cybercrime officials have warned of a fraud targeting bank customers through smartphone call-merging features. Fraudsters pose as bank or service officials, persuade victims to merge calls and then obtain OTPs triggered by transactions initiated using information gathered from the victims
- 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 3:33pm - - newFIR registered over alleged killing of community dog at IIT Hyderabad
An FIR has been registered at Sangareddy Rural Police Station over the alleged beating and subsequent death of a community dog at IIT Hyderabad. PETA India and SAFI supported the complaint, while police conducted a post-mortem examination
- 11 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 3:25pm - - newAsian Games archery stars set for franchise battle as APL Season 2 begins in Hyderabad
Fresh from a nine-medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India’s top archers will switch from teammates to franchise rivals as APL Season 2 begins in Hyderabad on October 8. Six franchises will compete with 48 archers until October 18.
- 12 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 2:20pm - - newHyderabad: Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Royal Colony
A major fire broke out at a scrap godown in Royal Colony under Balapur police limits on Sunday midnight, triggering panic among residents. Three fire engines were deployed to control the blaze. No casualties were reported, while the cause remains unknown.
- 13 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 1:42pm - - newExcise privilege fee revamp puts Telangana bars, restaurants on protest path
The Telangana Bars and Restaurants Association has opposed the Excise department’s proposed revision of privilege fee, citing poor business, and urged the government to withdraw it. The association has also called for outlet closures and sought action against belt shops and permit rooms.
- 13 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 1:15pm - - newIndia fined 20 pc, West Indies 10 pc for slow over-rates in final ODI
India were fined 20 per cent and the West Indies 10 per cent of their match fees for maintaining slow over-rates in the final ODI in New Chandigarh. Both captains pleaded guilty and accepted the sanctions, avoiding formal hearings.
- 14 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 12:56pm - - newHyderabad: Diamond, gold jewellery worth Rs 6 crore stolen from Medipally showroom
Diamond and gold jewellery worth an estimated Rs 6 crore was allegedly stolen from a Carat Lane jewellery showroom in Medipally after unidentified burglars broke open the shutter on Sunday night. Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating a possible recce.
- 14 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 12:35pm - - newHyderabad restaurant dispute leads to two cases over property damage, police obstruction
Madhapur police have registered two cases following a dispute involving Lucky Multicuisine Restaurant near Pillar No. 1723. One case concerns alleged property damage and assault, while another involves alleged traffic obstruction and preventing police personnel from performing their duties.
- 15 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 11:42am - - newHyderabad Japan Festival to bring Japanese culture, food and pop culture to Hitec City
The Hyderabad Japan Festival on October 11 will showcase Japanese arts, food, language, technology and pop culture at Cyber Gardens, Hitec City. Visitors can experience matcha, traditional crafts, anime, cosplay, martial arts, dance, music and robotics, with free entry.
- 16 hours ago 5 Oct 26, 10:15am - - Birthday outing ends in tragedy; girl, relative killed in Tank Bund accident
A six-year-old girl and her 41-year-old relative were killed after a speeding lorry hit them while they were crossing a road near Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Sunday night.
- 1 day ago 5 Oct 26, 12:57am - - Rahul Gandhi ignored Indian Hero Captain Smit Machchhar, says Bandi Sanjay
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not acknowledging the bravery of Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who allegedly thwarted a co-pilot's attempt to seize control of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 11:25pm - - NCC cadets in Hyderabad pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, conduct cleanliness drive
NCC cadets of St. Ann’s High School, Petbasheerabad, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Jeedimetla village and conducted a cleanliness drive at Fox Sagar Lake. Sixty cadets participated, promoting cleanliness, civic responsibility, discipline and community service
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 10:46pm - - Three killed in separate road accidents across Hyderabad
Three persons, including a 22-year-old motorcyclist, a tipper driver from Jharkhand and another biker, were killed in separate road accidents in different parts of Hyderabad since Saturday night.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 10:19pm - - Bail grant rests solely with courts, prison authorities have no role: Telangana Prisons Department
The Telangana Prisons Department has dismissed allegations that the Superintendent of Central Prison, Chanchalguda, accepted a bribe to help a rowdy-sheeter secure bail and plan further attacks.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 10:12pm - - Shoppers Stop Brings Its Dasara Collection to Life at a Special Fashion Showcase in Hyderabad
Shoppers Stop organised a Dasara-themed fashion showcase at Sarath City Mall in Hyderabad, presenting festive collections inspired by traditional celebrations and contemporary trends.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 9:44pm - - Nehru Zoological Park marks Wildlife Week with snake awareness programme
As part of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations, Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad organised a snake awareness programme and a cloud photography exhibition on Sunday.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 9:38pm - - Banners outside Medicover Hospital target Revanth Reddy, two BRS activists arrested
The political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the Opposition BRS intensified after banners referring to an alleged Rs 13,200-crore Medicover Hospital transaction appeared outside the healthcare facility in Secunderabad.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 9:29pm - - Hundreds offer Namaz-e-Istisqa in Hyderabad, pray for rain amid rainfall deficit
Hundreds of Muslims gathered at Chilkalguda Eidgah in Hyderabad on Sunday to offer Namaz-e-Istisqa, a special prayer seeking rain, amid a rainfall deficit and concerns over drought-like conditions.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 9:09pm - - Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2026: Smartphone deals and prices announced
Amazon has announced smartphone deals ahead of its Great Indian Festival 2026 sale, beginning October 8. The offers include discounts on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 16, Galaxy Z Fold7, Xiaomi 17 and other models, with EMI options on select phones
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 9:04pm - - EC policies undermining voters’ rights, alleges Talasani Srinivas Yadav
BRSLP deputy leader and Sanath Nagar MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission's voter registration procedures for graduate MLC elections were creating confusion and adversely affecting voters' rights.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 8:55pm - - Ekam Business Conclave 2026 brings over 300 entrepreneurs together in Hyderabad
Ekam Global Network hosted its 2026 Business Conclave in Hyderabad, bringing together more than 300 entrepreneurs, professionals and business leaders. The event featured networking, success stories, awards and a talk show with Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 8:20pm - - OCTOPUS, security agencies conduct mock drill at Mecca Masjid
Telangana Police’s OCTOPUS and other security agencies conducted a two-hour mock drill at Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid late Saturday night. The exercise simulated an emergency requiring rescue and evacuation operations and assessed the agencies’ preparedness, response time and coordination
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 8:16pm - - Lucky Restaurant owner, others booked in counter-cases over Madhapur incident
Madhapur police have registered separate cases following an incident near Pillar No. 1723 involving alleged property damage and a subsequent protest by the family running a restaurant.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 7:59pm - - Sringeri Sharada Peetham’s Samskara Shibira to be held in Hyderabad from October 11
Baala Bharati will organise an eight-day Navaratri Baala Samskara Shibira for children aged 8 to 15 in Malkajgiri from October 11 to 18. The free camp will feature prayers, stotras, stories, arts, crafts and Bommala Koluvu
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 7:47pm - - New property tax regime comes into force in Hyderabad region under CURE Act
Property taxes in the Hyderabad region covered by the newly formed Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) will be governed by the newly notified CURE Act, 2026.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 7:30pm - - Telangana schools to get 13-day Dasara vacation from October 10 to 22
Schools across Telangana will observe a 13-day Dasara vacation from October 10 to 22 and reopen on October 23. Junior colleges will also begin holidays on October 10, with Intermediate classes resuming on October 22 after examinations conclude
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 7:25pm - - Hyderabad declared India’s first ‘Formula-Free City’ at LAMBCON 2026 hosted by Yashoda Hospitals
The sixth South Asia LAMBCON 2026 concluded in Hyderabad with organisers unveiling the Deccan Declaration and announcing the city as India’s first ‘Formula-Free City’. The conference focused on breastfeeding, lactation support and expanding human milk banking infrastructure
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 7:18pm - - Meet Danala Arya Vamshi, the man behind dignified farewells for the unclaimed bodies
A Hyderabad-based delivery executive and cab driver Danala Arya has been taking the responsibility of the final rites of unclaimed and orphaned deceased bodies in Hyderabad for more than a decade. So far, he has performed the last rites of over 400 deceased persons.
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 6:47pm - - Telangana struggles to secure its share of river waters
Telangana is facing growing water stress after a deficient monsoon left reservoir storage sharply below last year’s levels. With 235 mandals declared drought-hit, the State faces mounting challenges over irrigation, drinking water, groundwater dependence and inter-State Krishna and Godavari water management
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 5:34pm - - Hyderabad delivery agent allegedly assaulted over late food order
A food delivery agent was allegedly assaulted by a couple at Vasavi Nagar in Secunderabad after an online order was delivered late. Karkhana police registered a case following the complaint and are examining CCTV footage as part of the investigation
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 5:30pm - - Hyderabad mahila mandalis face allegations over handling of matrimonial disputes
Some Hyderabad mahila mandalis face allegations of coercion, harassment and money demands while intervening in matrimonial disputes. Community members and social workers have called for trained counselling, lawful mediation and verification of complaints against organisations accused of misusing their welfare mandate
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 5:24pm - - Telangana woman dies after truck rams car from behind in US
A 31-year-old woman from Mahabubabad district died after a truck rammed the car she was travelling in with a friend in Missouri, US. The woman, Daram Supriya, was reportedly returning home after closing her restaurant in St. Loui
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 5:03pm - - Fire breaks out at two furniture shops near Medchal Checkpost
A major fire broke out at two adjoining furniture shops near Medchal Checkpost in Hyderabad in the early hours of Sunday. Two fire tenders brought the blaze under control after an hour-long operation. Police suspect an electrical short circuit may have triggered it
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 4:01pm - - Teneligliptin alert: CDSCO adds bullous pemphigoid to drug safety warning
CDSCO has alerted patients taking teneligliptin about bullous pemphigoid, a rare autoimmune skin condition, and directed drug companies to update safety information. Diabetologists advised patients not to stop medication without consulting doctors and to report unusual blistering rashes promptly
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 3:18pm - - Vice President Venkaiah Naidu releases multiple books at International Ink Bound 2.0
Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu stressed the need to preserve traditional values and cultural roots at a Hyderabad literary event. He also said cinema should combine entertainment with knowledge, humour and strong language while highlighting the relationship between literature and cinema
- 1 day ago 4 Oct 26, 2:54pm - - Cyberabad civic body removes 265 encroachments along 14.47 km of roads
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 265 encroachments along 14.47 km of roads across 16 circles under its Walk-Free Drive. Officials said the exercise aims to improve pedestrian movement, road accessibility and public road usability, with regular inspections planned to prevent recurrence
- 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 2:43pm - - KTR invited as guest of honour at US healthcare summit
BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been invited as distinguished guest of honour at TALHealthFest 2026, an international healthcare summit at the University of California, San Diego. The event will discuss AI, digital healthcare, innovation, personalised medicine and global access
- 2 days ago 4 Oct 26, 11:46am - - OCTOPUS, other security agencies conduct mock drill at Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad
Telangana Police’s elite OCTOPUS force and other security agencies conducted a two-hour mock drill at Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid to assess emergency response, rescue, evacuation, preparedness and coordination. Officials said the exercise simulated a security emergency, with no actual threat reported
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