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    • newEC extends SIR timelines in Telangana and five other states

      EC extends SIR timelines in Telangana and five other states

      New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana, Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Nagaland. The revisions follow requests from the chief electoral officers of the concerned states. In Telangana, the final electoral rolls will be published on November 30 instead of November …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp…
      - 1 hour ago 29 Oct 26, 11:34pm -
    • newCyclone Arnab babies: 367 infants born across Andhra Pradesh

      Cyclone Arnab babies: 367 infants born across Andhra Pradesh

      Amaravati: As many as 367 babies were born after 3,100 pregnant women were shifted to hospitals as a precautionary measure ahead of very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in Andhra Pradesh. The health and medical department identified 4,228 pregnant women, including those expected to deliver within two weeks and those with high-risk pregnancies and shifted 3,100 …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su…
      - 2 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 11:20pm -
    • newIt’s a win! Jamia approves students’ union polls, May 15 deadline

      It’s a win! Jamia approves students’ union polls, May 15 deadline

      New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has approved the implementation of the university’s student union constitution, setting May 15, 2027, as the deadline for its completion, and directed the protesting students to immediately call off their agitation. JMI students quoted an order issued by the university, which said the competent authority had considered a request …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tel…
      - 2 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 11:14pm -
    • newTelangana Grama Palana Officer demands Rs 22,000 bribe, arrested

      Telangana Grama Palana Officer demands Rs 22,000 bribe, arrested

      Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a Grama Palana Officer (GPO) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 22,000 in Mancherial district on Thursday, October 29. D Srinivas works in the Adilabad range. He demanded the bribe money in return for submitting a report to higher authorities to correct the complainant’s father’s name in …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su…
      - 2 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 11:01pm -
    • newBRS demands Rs 60,000 per acre as drought relief for farmers

      BRS demands Rs 60,000 per acre as drought relief for farmers

      Hyderabad: BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday, October 29, demanded that the state government pay Rs 60,000 per acre under the Rythu Bharosa investment support scheme to farmers to provide relief to them during the present drought conditions in the state. He alleged that the government did not pay Rs 45,000 comprising …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann…
      - 2 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 10:40pm -
    • newWill make Hyderabad rival Dubai: CM unveils 2026 global summit

      Will make Hyderabad rival Dubai: CM unveils 2026 global summit

      Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday, October 29, invited industrialists to invest in the state and extended a ‘personal guarantee’ for all policy decisions, government cooperation and necessary support. He was addressing the curtain-raiser event for the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 in New Delhi. He urged industrialists to take advantage of the …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on Wh…
      - 2 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 10:37pm -
    • newTelangana: Class 10 KGBV hostel girl gets her period, dies later

      Telangana: Class 10 KGBV hostel girl gets her period, dies later

      Hyderabad: A class 10 girl died after allegedly getting her period at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) hostel in Siddipet on Thursday, October 29. Her parents and local leaders staged a sit-in protest outside the mortuary at Siddipet Government Hospital demanding an enquiry. The girl had returned to the KGBV Raghavapur hostel on October …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t…
      - 3 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 10:11pm -
    • newWoman strangles daughter to death over phone use in Hyderabad

      Woman strangles daughter to death over phone use in Hyderabad

      Hyderabad: The Future City Police arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her 14-year-old daughter following an argument over mobile phone usage in Kothur, under the Shadnagar zone. The accused, identified as Vijayalakshmi, allegedly strangled her daughter Suvarna to death during a quarrel over the use of a mobile phone, according to the police. After the …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su…
      - 3 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 10:00pm -
    • newNow report water wastage in Hyderabad on HMWSSB’s PAANI app

      Now report water wastage in Hyderabad on HMWSSB’s PAANI app

      Hyderabad: To curb misuse, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Thursday, October 29, launched the PAANI mobile app (click here to install). How to register in PAANI app Citizens can now register as Save Water Volunteers and report drinking water wastage and misuse in their neighbourhoods. Interested can register through the …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by…
      - 3 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 9:56pm -
    • newExcise constable chases thief, recovers stolen gold, mobiles

      Excise constable chases thief, recovers stolen gold, mobiles

      Hyderabad: An excise constable displayed courage and presence of mind by chasing a suspected thief for nearly half a kilometre and catching him near Kandi, recovering a bag containing gold ornaments, cash and stolen mobile phones. The incident occurred when the constable, D Malkayya, was travelling by bus from Sangareddy to Nampally Excise Station in …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib…
      - 4 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:56pm -
    • newAmma! They came for her mangalsutra, she gave a good thrashing

      Amma! They came for her mangalsutra, she gave a good thrashing

      Hyderabad: A mangalsutra is precious to an Indian woman. Try to snatch it, and you will land in big trouble. Two men who allegedly tried to steal the sacred necklace from an elderly woman farmer learned this the hard way. She, along with fellow villagers, caught the suspects and gave them a beating with sticks. …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downlo…
      - 4 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
    • newBengaluru hotels warn price hike as Nandini milk gets costlier

      Bengaluru hotels warn price hike as Nandini milk gets costlier

      Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Hotel Owners’ Association has criticised the Karnataka government’s decision to raise Nandini milk prices by Rs 8 per litre, stating that the unprecedented increase could force hotels across the city to raise the prices of tea, coffee and several food items. The Cabinet’s decision comes just ahead of Diwali, placing additional pressure …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg…
      - 4 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:34pm -
    • newKarnataka minister contradicts Congress, backs SIR process

      Karnataka minister contradicts Congress, backs SIR process

      Bengaluru: Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi has sparked a political debate by declaring that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was conducted properly in Karnataka, even as Congress leaders have accused the exercise of targeting Muslim and Dalit voters. His remarks have come at a politically sensitive time, with the Congress scheduled …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &…
      - 4 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:25pm -
    • newBig spending, rushed preps: Nashik Kumbh aims to outmatch Prayagraj’s

      Big spending, rushed preps: Nashik Kumbh aims to outmatch Prayagraj’s

      At two minutes past noon on Saturday, October 31, President Draupadi Murmu will hoist the laced saffron Dharmadwaj – a huge saffron flag – on a 51-foot flagpole near Ramkund on the Godavari River in Nashik, signifying the official commencement of the Kumbh. This one-in-12-years Kumbh will, however, see the ritual bathing perhaps from a …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our…
      - 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:16pm -
    • newTelangana Fire Department releases guidelines for data centres

      Telangana Fire Department releases guidelines for data centres

      Hyderabad: Telangana Fire Department has issued special fire and life safety guidelines for data centres prescribing specific safety requirements for scrutiny and processing of applications for provisional Fire NOCs, officials said on Thursday, October 29. Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department Director General Vikram Singh Mann issued the guidelines for data centres …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics…
      - 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:14pm -
    • newUS military denies claim that Iran captured American drone

      US military denies claim that Iran captured American drone

      Dubai: The United States military is denying Iran’s claim that it seized control of an American surveillance drone and captured it intact near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported Thursday, October 29, that the Revolutionary Guard, in an “electronic warfare operation,” detected and identified the MQM-170 Outlaw drone, and took control of its …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg…
      - 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:06pm -
    • newSC upholds Telangana govt’s rights over Miyapur land after 23 yrs

      SC upholds Telangana govt’s rights over Miyapur land after 23 yrs

      Hyderabad: The Supreme Court has upheld the Telangana government’s rights over 550 acre of land in survey numbers 100 and 101 in the Miyapur area of Serilingampally mandal, Rangareddy district. The top court dismissed appeals filed by private individuals claiming rights over the land worth crores. In 2003, the Joint High Court upheld the decision …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin…
      - 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:57pm -
    • newPolice invoke PD Act against AC technician for third time

      Police invoke PD Act against AC technician for third time

      Hyderabad: Police have invoked the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against an AC technician in Hyderabad for the third time. He is also a notorious rowdy sheeter. Nader Rizwan Ali Mirza from Yakutpura has a criminal history of 29 registered cases, involving robbery, crime involving physical injuries, property offences and the Arms Act. He has been …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t…
      - 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:55pm -
    • newGaza ceasefire didn’t stop Israel from committing genocide: UN report

      Gaza ceasefire didn’t stop Israel from committing genocide: UN report

      Jerusalem: A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent experts commissioned by the UN say is genocide carried out by Israel in the territory, the team said in a new report on Monday, October 26. They also accused Israeli forces of crimes against humanity, including torture and rape, in the …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can als…
      - 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:48pm -
    • newSuraksha must bridge gap between police and public: DGP Anand

      Suraksha must bridge gap between police and public: DGP Anand

      Hyderabad: The first anniversary meeting of Suraksha, published under the Telangana Police Department, was held at the City Police College in Petlaburj, Hyderabad. Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) and chief editor stressed the need to effectively communicate police services, sacrifices and public welfare initiatives to people. Addressing the gathering, he said Suraksha should play …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top St…
      - 5 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:42pm -
    • newHyderabad Police counselling fails to deter driver from stalking

      Hyderabad Police counselling fails to deter driver from stalking

      Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police arrested a 27-year-old driver on Thursday, October 29, for allegedly stalking and harassing a woman, threatening to circulate her personal photographs and repeatedly contacting her despite repeated police warnings and counselling. N Veera Venkata Santhosh Durga works at AMR Group in Hyderabad. He hails from Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district and is a …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on Wh…
      - 6 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:52pm -
    • newHouthis warn factory strike may release toxins; 2 dead in Gaza

      Houthis warn factory strike may release toxins; 2 dead in Gaza

      The Houthi-run Health Ministry said a strike killed 12 people and critically wounded three more, including women and children, in the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz. The ministry blamed Saudi Arabia for the strike that hit two homes belonging to the same family on Thursday. The Associated Press could not independently verify the report. The …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our c…
      - 6 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:27pm -
    • newBengaluru rape case: 11 held for kidnapping two techies, extortion

      Bengaluru rape case: 11 held for kidnapping two techies, extortion

      Bengaluru: A case involving the rape of a young woman and the subsequent kidnapping of two software professionals has taken a dramatic turn in Bengaluru, with police arresting 11 people in connection with the abduction and two men in the rape case. The incident took place at a rented two-bedroom apartment in Marathahalli, where three …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe…
      - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:10pm -
    • newHyderabad Art Week: A workshop that turned memories into embroidery

      Hyderabad Art Week: A workshop that turned memories into embroidery

      Stepping into Madhapur‘s Dhi Contemporary at 12 pm yesterday, an infectious sense of creative energy immediately set the tone for the afternoon. The gallery space was thoughtfully prepared, with wooden hoops and Bunka punch needles neatly laid out at every workstation. Surrounding us were evocative textile works crafted by artists Anindita Chakraborty and Sharmistha Kar, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp…
      - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:07pm -
    • newCyclone Arnab: Coast Guard airlifts people from Odisha villages

      Cyclone Arnab: Coast Guard airlifts people from Odisha villages

      Bhubaneswar: Indian Coast Guard on Thursday, October 29, started airlifting marooned people from flood and landslide-hit Ganjam, while the Odisha government deployed 79 teams from different disaster response agencies for rescue operations in two districts following Cyclone Arnab, officials said. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said around 300 villages of Ganjam district were affected by floods, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stori…
      - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:58pm -
    • newBRS questions Congress govt’s ‘lopsided’ priorities amid drought

      BRS questions Congress govt’s ‘lopsided’ priorities amid drought

      Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar on Thursday, October 29, slammed the Congress government in Telangana for pursuing the Musi Riverfront Development Project when the state was suffering from drought. “For any policy intervention or any development project that any government brings in, it must have its contextual appropriateness. Unfortunately, in Telangana …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stor…
      - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:53pm -
    • new3 oil tankers struck mines, caught fire in Strait of Hormuz: Iran

      3 oil tankers struck mines, caught fire in Strait of Hormuz: Iran

      Iran said three oil tankers exploded and caught fire after striking naval mines over the past 24 hours while attempting to transit an unauthorised route in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the state broadcaster, which cited the Revolutionary Guard Corps. The report did not identify the tankers or provide details about casualties. The Associated …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
      - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:39pm -
    • newInquilab Aayega: Jamia students continue protest amid online classes

      Inquilab Aayega: Jamia students continue protest amid online classes

      New Delhi: Online classes have begun for students of Jamia Millia Islamia, but that has not deterred them from protesting for their rights. A video posted by The Observer Post on social media shows students with profile pictures that read “Restore JMISU” and “Respect my existence or expect my resistance,” and raising “Inquilab Aayega” slogans. …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub…
      - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:34pm -
    • newOrry dresses like Poo, Kareena Kapoor’s reaction goes viral

      Orry dresses like Poo, Kareena Kapoor’s reaction goes viral

      Mumbai: Actress Alia Bhatt and Orry recreated the iconic Poo look from ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, and they even managed to get a reaction from none other than the OG, Kareena Kapoor. On Thursday, Orry shared a hilarious video on his official Instagram handle, where he was seen wearing the pink shimmery crop top, paired …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca…
      - 8 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:58pm -
    • newAIMIM sends Hyderabad MLAs to campaign in Andhra municipal polls

      AIMIM sends Hyderabad MLAs to campaign in Andhra municipal polls

      Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is making its most organised attempt yet to gain a foothold in Andhra Pradesh, fielding candidates in seven urban local bodies for the November 1 civic polls and aiming for the Kadapa mayor’s post and the chairperson’s post in Hindupur municipality. The Hyderabad-based party, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & T…
      - 8 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:36pm -
    • newUttarakhand Bajrang Dal stops mosque repair work, cites encroachment

      Uttarakhand Bajrang Dal stops mosque repair work, cites encroachment

      Uttarakhand: Members of Bajrang Dal in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun stopped construction work at a mosque located in Sevla Kalan on the Shimla Bypass, citing that the religious structure was illegal. According to local reports, grouting work was underway on the third floor of the mosque. Bajrang Dal, led by Vikas Verma, reached the spot and forcefully …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
      - 8 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:30pm -
    • newKonda Surekha withdraws remarks against KTR, issues apology

      Konda Surekha withdraws remarks against KTR, issues apology

      Hyderabad: Warangal East MLA and former minister Konda Surekha on Thursday, October 29, withdrew her remarks against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao and expressed regret, saying she did not mean to hurt him or his family. In October 2024, Surekha had linked KTR to the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.…
      - 8 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:21pm -
    • newCrocodile from Manjeera strays into Medak paddy field, rescued

      Crocodile from Manjeera strays into Medak paddy field, rescued

      Medak: A crocodile turned up in a paddy field near Enikepally village in Medak district’s Papannapet mandal, frightening farmers who were getting ready to harvest. A rescue team later captured it and moved it to a safe place, forest officials said. A farmer spotted the reptile on Wednesday, October 28, and informed the Forest Department. Officials …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib…
      - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:58pm -
    • newNetanyahu escalates claims of election fraud by Arab parties

      Netanyahu escalates claims of election fraud by Arab parties

      Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, October 29, intensified allegations of election fraud by Arab-led parties, describing suspected foreign interference as an “earthquake” and demanding an immediate investigation by the police and the country’s top internal security agency, Shin Bet. In a social media post, Netanyahu cited Central Elections Committee (CEC) chief …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and…
      - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:54pm -
    • newEducated voters rejected BJP: Raut on Maharashtra council polls

      Educated voters rejected BJP: Raut on Maharashtra council polls

      Mumbai: With the ruling Mahayuti bloc losing all three graduates’ seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, which went to polls last week, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday, October 29, claimed the graduates, who voted in the elections, rejected the BJP and its allies and defeated them using ballot papers. Raut, however, stressed …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to…
      - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:49pm -
    • newRamayana: Sai Pallavi shouldn’t have made this mistake before release

      Ramayana: Sai Pallavi shouldn’t have made this mistake before release

      Los Angeles: The buzz around Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited Ramayana is getting bigger with every passing day, but is everything going smoothly for the film? Actress Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita in the upcoming epic, has triggered a debate on social media with her recent comments about Ravana at the film’s world premiere in Los Angeles. …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our ch…
      - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:47pm -
    • newHyderabad: 22-year-old killed as bike rams parked bus near Wipro

      Hyderabad: 22-year-old killed as bike rams parked bus near Wipro

      Hyderabad: A 22-year-old man died on Thursday, October 29, when his motorcycle crashed into a bus parked on Maheshwaram Road near Wipro in Hyderabad. Police identified him as Rahul, a resident of KC Thanda. The accident happened between 6.30 am and 7 am. He died on the spot. The Maheshwaram Police have booked the bus …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also…
      - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:41pm -
    • newSC seeks clarity on 100 pc ethanol supply for E100 run vehicles

      SC seeks clarity on 100 pc ethanol supply for E100 run vehicles

      New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 29, sought to know from the government that if permission has been given to have 100 per cent ethanol-run vehicles, then how will the supply be made. On October 26, the Road Transport Ministry notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, allowing flex-fuel vehicles that …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel…
      - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:39pm -
    • newAfghanistan’s poppy cultivation, opium production rise sharply: UN

      Afghanistan’s poppy cultivation, opium production rise sharply: UN

      Kabul: Poppy cultivation and opium production in Afghanistan rose sharply over the past year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said on Thursday, October 29, describing it as the first significant increase since the country’s Taliban rulers imposed a narcotics ban in 2022. The agency attributed the rise to deepening poverty, which it …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
      - 10 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:08pm -
    • newCongress questions BJP over Ram Temple donation theft case

      Congress questions BJP over Ram Temple donation theft case

      New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday, October 29, attacked the BJP after charges reportedly could not be framed against the accused for the third time in the Ram temple donation theft case, asking why are former temple trust officials like Champat Rai and Anil Mishra witnesses instead of accused and when will the role of …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can al…
      - 10 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:06pm -

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    • 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
      - 5 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.
      - 6 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.
      - 6 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.
      - 7 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.
      - 7 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.
      - 7 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.
      - 8 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.
      - 8 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.
      - 8 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.
      - 8 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.
      - 8 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.
      - 8 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.
      - 8 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.
      - 9 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
      - 10 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
      - 10 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.
      - 11 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.
      - 12 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.
      - 14 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.
      - 23 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.
      - 24 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.
      - 24 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 12:53am -
    • Maternal 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.
      - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:48am -
    • JIH 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.
      - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:39am -
    • TGPSC 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.
      - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:34am -
    • Man 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.
      - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:29am -
    • Cyberabad 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.
      - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:15pm -
    • All-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.
      - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 10:23pm -
    • Court 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.
      - 1 day 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 -