- newTelangana farmers criticise delay in declaring drought-hit mandals, seek crop-loss compensation
Telangana has declared 365 mandals drought-affected for Vanakalam 2026, but farmers’ organisations have criticised the delay, alleged exclusions despite crop losses and questioned contingency measures. They have also sought compensation assurances and urged the government to expedite drought assessment and assistance.
- 14 mins ago 29 Oct 26, 9:25pm - - newTelangana officials told to expedite graduate voter registration in Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda constituency
Telangana Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr Vasam Venkateswar Reddy has directed officials to expedite graduate voter enrolment in the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda constituency. He stressed certificate verification, removal of duplicate entries, accessible polling stations and timely resolution of address-change applications.
- 33 mins ago 29 Oct 26, 9:06pm - - newHyderabad: ACB, food safety and drug control officials inspect NIMS over alleged irregularities
ACB, food safety and drug control officials conducted simultaneous inspections at NIMS in Hyderabad on Thursday following allegations of corruption and irregularities. Teams examined administrative records, the hospital canteen, medicines, medical equipment and records relating to their storage.
- 52 mins ago 29 Oct 26, 8:47pm - - newHyderabad faces 100 MGD water deficit as Singur, Manjeera levels fall
HMWSSB has projected a 100 MGD shortfall from Singur and Manjeera sources between January and August. Additional supplies from Godavari, Krishna and Osman Sagar may reduce the deficit, but up to 50 MGD could remain, affecting three lakh connections.
- 1 hour ago 29 Oct 26, 8:34pm - - newHyderabad: AIMSR holds white coat ceremony for 152 first-year MBBS students
Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research held its White Coat Ceremony for 152 first-year MBBS students of the 2026 batch. The event highlighted the importance of compassion, empathy, ethical conduct and accountability in medical practice and patient care.
- 1 hour ago 29 Oct 26, 8:28pm - - newHyderabad: Man loses Rs 30.43 lakh in YouTube task cyber fraud
A Sanathnagar man lost Rs 30.43 lakh to cyber fraudsters who promised high returns for completing YouTube-related tasks. The accused allegedly used Telegram and a platform called Coindex to collect payments. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case.
- 1 hour ago 29 Oct 26, 8:09pm - - newNHRC seeks action report within four weeks over MVSR Engineering College festival accident
The National Human Rights Commission has directed Rangareddy officials to submit an action taken report within four weeks over the October 17 incident at MVSR Engineering College. The complaint raises concerns about structural safety, accountability and event management.
- 2 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:50pm - - newHyderabad: Argument over mobile usage leads to teenager’s murder in Kothur
Kothur police arrested Vijayalakshmi for allegedly murdering her 14-year-old daughter, Suvarna, following an argument over mobile phone usage. Police said the mother allegedly strangled the girl and tried to portray the October 26 incident as a suicide
- 2 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:47pm - - newHyderabad to host three-day Carnatic flute tribute marking T R Mahalingam’s birth centenary
Kalasagaram will celebrate Carnatic flute maestro T R Mahalingam's birth centenary with three concerts in Hyderabad from October 30 to November 1. Featuring flautists Jayaprada Ramamurthy, B Vijayagopal and J B Sruthi Sagar, admission is free, with dinner provided.
- 3 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:08pm - - newHyderabad: 20-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide after failing to secure medical seat
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant, Abdul Riyan, died by suicide at his Rein Bazaar residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police said he had undergone long-term coaching but could not secure a medical seat. Madannapet police have begun an investigation.
- 3 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:49pm - - newBASF Kids’ Lab to engage 1,150 Hyderabad schoolchildren in chemistry and climate action
BASF and CSIR-IICT are organising the BASF Kids' Lab in Hyderabad until October 31, expecting to engage 1,150 municipal schoolchildren aged 8 to 12 through hands-on chemistry experiments and interactive modules focused on sustainability and climate action awareness.
- 3 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:19pm - - newTelangana issues fire safety norms for data centres
Telangana’s Fire Services Department has issued special fire and life safety guidelines for data centres to speed up provisional Fire NOC processing. The norms cover detection, suppression, battery rooms, fuel storage, ventilation and emergency shutdown arrangements.
- 4 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:00pm - - newStudent critically injured in clash at Boduppal college hostel
An intermediate second-year student was injured in an alleged clash at a junior college hostel in Boduppal following a reported dispute over money. Medipally police visited the hospital and are investigating the incident and the allegations against fellow students.
- 4 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:30pm - - newSCR announces one-way special train to Hyderabad
South Central Railway has announced a one-way special train from Parvatipuram to Hyderabad on November 3 to accommodate additional passenger demand. Train No. 08513 will stop at 14 stations and include AC and general second-class coaches.
- 4 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:20pm - - newOne-way traffic loop proposed between Biodiversity, Knowledge City
Cyberabad Traffic Police are exploring a one-way loop between Biodiversity Junction and Knowledge City to ease IT corridor congestion. Traffic simulations, route inspections and stakeholder consultations will precede a phased rollout, with no implementation date announced yet.
- 4 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:15pm -
- newFuture City Police holds blood donation camp at Shastra Gardens
Future City Police organised a blood donation camp at Shastra Gardens on Thursday as part of Police Commemoration Week–2026. Commissioner Dr Tarun Joshi donated blood, while students from two educational institutions and police personnel participated in the initiative.
- 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:05pm - - newNewer Telangana medical colleges shine in MBBS results
Several newer government medical colleges in Telangana recorded high first-year MBBS pass percentages, with Jangaon leading at 99 per cent and Karimnagar at 98 per cent. Gandhi Medical College recorded 94.80 per cent, while Osmania Medical College posted 87.50 per cent.
- 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:00pm - - newTelangana Police launches women’s safety training at OU
Telangana Police’s Women Safety Wing launched a two-day training programme at Osmania University under the #StandWithHer campaign. More than 250 participants will be trained to conduct awareness sessions on consent, gender equality, respectful relationships and women’s safety.
- 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:42pm - - newSusheal Yoga Studio holds graduation ceremony in Hyderabad
Susheal Yoga Studio in Himayatnagar held a graduation ceremony for students who completed its 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. The programme covered yoga practice, teaching methods, anatomy, philosophy, pranayama and meditation, promoting traditional knowledge and well-being.
- 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:36pm - - newTGSRTC plans new bus terminals around Hyderabad
The Telangana government is exploring four peripheral bus terminals at Gajularamaram, Shamshabad, LB Nagar and Ghatkesar. The proposed facilities would accommodate outstation buses, connect passengers to city transport and potentially provide designated operating points for private bus services.
- 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:30pm - - newUniversity of Hyderabad interacts with Australian university delegation
A delegation from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, visited the University of Hyderabad for an interaction with university officials. The team included senior academics and strategic partnerships representatives, while faculty members from the University of Hyderabad also participated.
- 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:15pm - - newHyderabad-based Bondada Engineering enters NSE main board
Hyderabad-based Bondada Engineering marked its NSE main board listing with a bell-ringing ceremony in Mumbai. The company’s migration from the SME platform follows in-principle approvals from BSE and NSE, marking a new phase in its infrastructure and renewable energy ambitions
- 6 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:13pm - - newYouth killed after bike crashes into stationary RTC bus near Wipro
A 22-year-old youth, Rahul, died after his motorcycle rammed into a stationary RTC bus near Wipro in Maheshwaram on Wednesday night. His relatives staged a protest at the RTC depot before police intervened and registered a case
- 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 2:21pm - - newSania’s father denies reports of land donation for mosque construction
Imran Mirza has dismissed social media claims that Sania Mirza donated land for the construction of a mosque. He clarified that the viral photograph featuring Mohammed Azharuddin and Sania Mirza is AI-generated and termed the donation claim fake news.
- 8 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 1:46pm - - newDGP Anand inaugurates blood donation camp during Police Commemoration Week
DGP CV Anand inaugurated a blood donation camp at the CAR headquarters as part of Police Commemoration Week observances in Hyderabad. He emphasised the importance of voluntary blood donation, urged private hospitals to ensure transparency in blood and organ donation practices, and highlighted the sacrifices of police personnel.
- 8 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 1:15pm - - newRenting sherwanis, suits gains popularity among Hyderabad residents
As wedding clothing costs continue to rise, renting sherwanis, Jodhpuri suits, blazers and other formal wear is gaining popularity in Hyderabad. Several rental stores across the Old City offer outfits at affordable rates, making them an attractive option for customers attending one-time events.
- 11 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 10:59am - - newCyient Semiconductors to highlight power management, ASIC solutions at electronica 2026 in Munich
Hyderabad-based Cyient Semiconductors has announced it will showcase its power management solutions and custom ASIC portfolio at electronica 2026 in Munich, Germany. The company will highlight key solutions, including automotive load switches and buck regulators for edge AI platforms.
- 20 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 1:21am - - newFood safety crackdown in Hyderabad: 5 sweet shops shut, food items worth Rs 16.86 lakh seized
Joint teams of Telangana's food safety authority and police inspected 16 sweet manufacturing and retail outlets across Hyderabad, seizing and discarding over 3,500 kg of food items worth Rs 16.86 lakh. Five units were shut down for operating without valid FSSAI licenses under severely unhygienic conditions.
- 21 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 1:07am - - newOver 1,200 NSS volunteers take anti-drug pledge; Governor bats for drug-free India by 2029
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered an anti-drug abuse pledge to over 1,200 NSS volunteers at Osmania University under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Calling for collective action to achieve a drug-free Telangana and India by 2029, he urged young people to combat substance abuse through responsible choices and active social participation.
- 21 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 12:53am - - newMaternal feeding practices linked to food neophobia among young children: NIN study
A study by the Hyderabad-based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition has found a significant association between maternal knowledge, attitudes and feeding practices and food neophobia among children aged 2-7 years.
- 21 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 12:48am - - newJIH Hyderabad to host three-day exhibition on harmony, countering hate from Oct 30
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Hyderabad, will organise a three-day public exhibition and seminar, titled “Beyond the Divide – Countering Hate, Building Harmony”, at the Exhibition Grounds, Nampally, from October 30 to November 1.
- 21 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 12:39am - - newTGPSC notifies recruitment for 103 posts of planning, statistical officers
The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has issued a notification for recruitment to 103 posts of Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers/Assistant Statistical Officers in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
- 21 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 12:34am - - newMan on bail in murder case arrested for intimidating witnesses in Shankarpally
A man out on bail in a murder case has been arrested by the Shankarpally police for allegedly threatening witnesses and attempting to coerce them into giving false evidence before a court.
- 21 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 12:29am - - newCyberabad police plan one-way loop to ease traffic congestion in IT corridor
The Cyberabad Traffic Police are proposing a one-way loop system covering key stretches in Hi-Tech City, Biodiversity Junction and Knowledge City to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at major bottlenecks.
- 22 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 11:15pm - - newAll-party meeting on El Nino crisis ends without concrete drought roadmap
The Telangana government's all-party meeting on drought conditions linked to El Nino concluded without announcing specific relief measures or a concrete action plan. Opposition parties, particularly the BRS, criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's absence and questioned the government's preparedness, water management and delay in addressing the crisis affecting farmers.
- 23 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 10:23pm - - newCourt restrains MLCs Balmoor Venkat, Addanki Dayakar in KTR defamation suit
A Hyderabad civil court has granted interim relief to BRS working president KT Rama Rao in his Rs 10 crore defamation suit, restraining MLCs Balmoor Venkat and Addanki Dayakar from making further allegations against him.
- 24 hours ago 28 Oct 26, 9:46pm - - Congress leaders protest at Rail Nilayam over denial of special train to Delhi
Congress leaders and workers staged a protest outside Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad, alleging that the Railways failed to allot a special train for party members travelling to New Delhi for a protest on November 1.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 9:06pm - - Ban on new borewells threatens construction activity, livelihoods
The Telangana government's decision to prohibit new borewells for construction and other non-drinking-water purposes from November 1 has triggered concerns across the construction sector in Hyderabad. Builders fear higher project costs and delays, daily wage workers worry about loss of income, while borewell rig operators apprehend financial distress.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 8:26pm - - Maoist movement in India in its last leg, says Telangana Security Advisor
The Maoist movement in India, particularly in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has significantly declined due to changing youth aspirations, effective policing, development initiatives, ideological differences and reduced Chinese influence, Telangana State Security Advisor B. Shivadhar Reddy said.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:25pm - - Telangana ACB traps inspector, petrol pump technician in bribery case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a Legal Metrology Inspector from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district and a private person for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The amount was reportedly collected from a petrol bunk owner at LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:17pm - - Register before Nov 6 deadline for Graduate MLC electoral rolls: BRS leader Sohail
BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail has appealed to eligible graduates in the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' Legislative Council constituencies to register as voters before the November 6 deadline.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:03pm - - Tameer-e-Millat organisation to hold seminar on sanctity of human life on Nov 1
The All India Majlis Tameer-e-Millat will organise the seventh edition of its ‘Islam Mein Qatl Haram Hai’ seminar in Hyderabad on November 1. The event aims to underline Islamic teachings on the sanctity of human life, the prohibition of killing, and the importance of respect for humanity.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 6:47pm - - Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia amid flight cancellations
Umrah pilgrims from Telangana remain stranded in Saudi Arabia after flight cancellations, facing uncertainty over return journeys, dwindling funds and medical needs. While some pay steep fares or travel through neighbouring countries, others await updates and support from Indian officials.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 6:37pm - - EAGLE Force raids Nampally shop, seizes e-cigarettes and Rs.1.05 lakh
The Telangana EAGLE Force arrested three persons for allegedly selling prohibited e-cigarettes at a shop near Niloufer Hospital in Nampally. Officials seized six e-cigarettes, ₹1.05 lakh in cash, four mobile phones and four payment scanners during the raid
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 5:41pm - - Value for money tops quick commerce priorities for Diwali
A LocalCircles survey found that value for money and product quality are the leading priorities for quick commerce users shopping this Diwali. Respondents also highlighted product availability, additional charges, discounts and delivery reliability, while calling for transparent pricing and wider choices.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 5:32pm - - EAGLE Force forfeits assets worth Rs 70.39 lakh in Warangal ganja case
EAGLE Force has forfeited assets worth about Rs 70.39 lakh allegedly linked to a ganja trafficking network in Warangal. The action followed a seizure of 147.3 kg of ganja and a financial investigation into bank accounts, vehicles and properties.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 5:10pm - - Telangana DGP launches six CID digital initiatives to modernise policing
Telangana DGP CV Anand launched six CID digital initiatives, including a Citizen Feedback Centre, Bharosa case-management software, a jail-release monitoring system and a mobile face-search application. Five volumes of Standard Operating Procedures were also released to improve investigation quality.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 5:00pm - - Gachibowli flyover works choke key IT corridor roads
Construction of steel flyovers and an underpass at IIIT Hyderabad Junction has intensified traffic congestion in Gachibowli. Commuters cite reduced road space, prolonged diversions and poorly visible barricades, urging authorities to adopt phased construction and improve safety measures after dark.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:45pm - - Nucelion Therapeutics and Pandorum Technologies partner on ophthalmology projects
Hyderabad-based Nucelion Therapeutics and Bengaluru's Pandorum Technologies have partnered to advance two PRIP-backed ophthalmology projects targeting advanced keratopathy and wet age-related macular degeneration. The projects have a combined planned outlay of Rs. 16.97 crore, including up to Rs. 8 crore in PRIP funding
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:39pm - - HMWSSB fines Jubilee Hills resident Rs. 5,000 for wasting drinking water
HMWSSB fined a Jubilee Hills resident Rs. 5,000 after confirming that drinking water was being used to clean the premises. The board urged citizens to report water wastage through WhatsApp or its customer care number, assuring confidentiality for all complainants
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:33pm - - Hyderabad’s business leader T Kishan Singh becomes 64th president of paper traders’ body
T Kishan Singh, director of Tirumala Balaji Paper Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, has been elected the 64th president of FPTA for 2026–27. With over two decades of industry experience, he becomes the fourth Hyderabad-based leader to head the federation.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:30pm - - Man gets 20 years’ RI for sexually abusing minor in Rangareddy
A special fast-track court at LB Nagar sentenced Jarpula Ganesh, 25, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor girl and threatening her family. The court also imposed a Rs 32,000 fine and ordered compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:25pm - - BikeWo plans Rs 150 crore investment in Green Drive Mobility
BikeWo Green Tech has signed an MoU with Green Drive Mobility to expand electric logistics operations across India. BikeWo intends to invest up to Rs 150 crore, subject to approvals and agreements, supporting fleet expansion, technology integration and infrastructure development.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:20pm - - AC technician arrested with 13 kg ganja in Yousufguda
A 28-year-old air-conditioner technician was arrested by the Jubilee Hills Task Force and Borabanda police for allegedly selling ganja in Hyderabad. Police seized 13 kg of the contraband, valued at Rs 6.50 lakh, and a mobile phone.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:15pm - - Police rescue woman, two children from Hussain Sagar
Saifabad police rescued a woman and her two children after she allegedly attempted to jump into Hussain Sagar at Tank Bund on Tuesday evening. Police ensured their safety and handed the woman over to her younger brother. The circumstances remain unclear.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:10pm - - Barricades around KBR Park squeeze Hyderabad’s busy roads
Barricades for flyover, underpass and soil-testing works around KBR Park are reducing available road space and worsening Hyderabad’s traffic congestion. Commuters want authorities to limit barricaded areas to active work zones and remove barriers promptly after each phase.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:05pm - - IIT Hyderabad Director B S Murty urges youth to help build a developed India
IIT Hyderabad Director Prof. B S Murty addressed a Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Hyderabad, urging young people to drive national development through science and technology. He highlighted self-reliance, global manufacturing ambitions and sustainability initiatives at IIT Hyderabad
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:01pm - - Road safety programme held for TGSRTC drivers at MGBS
The Goshamahal Traffic Police held a road safety awareness programme for TGSRTC bus drivers at MGBS on Wednesday. Drivers were advised to follow traffic rules, avoid distractions, observe lane discipline, ensure vehicle fitness and prioritise passenger safety.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 4:00pm - - Cancer drug priced at Rs 28,000 to cost Rs 4,840 under new rules
The NPPA has revised prices for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs after capping trade margins at 30 per cent. Effective November 9, the measure is expected to reduce prices by up to 70 per cent and ease treatment costs.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 3:50pm - - Hyderabad remains pleasant as cyclone Arnab impacts AP; IMD forecasts intense showers in eastern Telangana
Hyderabad has experienced cloudy skies and cool breezes as Cyclone Arnab influences weather conditions across Telangana. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the eastern districts, while the city is expected to receive less rain.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 1:31pm - - Hyderabad: 30-year-old movie artist from Adilabad found dead in Madhuranagar
A 30-year-old movie artist from Adilabad district, identified as U Swamy, was found dead in a room in Hyderabad’s Madhuranagar on Wednesday. Police suspect an altercation may have occurred during a party he reportedly attended on Sunday.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 12:25pm - - BRS leaders Sabitha Indra Reddy, Karthik Reddy placed under house arrest over Musi hearing
BRS leaders P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Karthik Reddy were placed under house arrest ahead of a public hearing on the Musi Riverfront project. KT Rama Rao condemned the action, alleging democratic rights were being curbed and demanding farmers’ compensation.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:55am - - Stay or leave? Microsoft Hyderabad campus employees face exit decision
Microsoft employees in Hyderabad and elsewhere are weighing a reported voluntary exit offer that includes six months’ base pay, notice-period pay and health insurance. Reddit posts reflect concerns about burnout, job security and whether accepting the package is the right career move.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:50am - - Two live bullets found in passenger’s baggage at Hyderabad airport
A 32-year-old passenger was detained at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after security personnel found two live bullets in his baggage during screening. He was preparing to board a Fly91 Airlines flight to Rajahmundry but could not produce the required documents.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:04am - - Watch: Spare tyre thefts target Mahindra Thar SUVs in Hyderabad’s Old City
SUV owners in Hyderabad’s Old City are on alert after a series of spare tyre thefts in Chandrayangutta, Akbar Bagh, Malakpet and Chaderghat. Police have registered cases and are examining CCTV footage to identify suspects and establish links.
- 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 10:15am -