- newAmit Panghal and Sagar shine at Senior National Boxing Championships
Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and Haryana’s Sagar advanced with contrasting wins on the opening day of the Senior National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida. Lalrambuat of Mizoram also won by unanimous decision in the bantamweight category
- 9 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 11:55pm - - newPrakash Rao to lead SBI Hyderabad Circle in inter-circle football championship
P Prakash Rao will captain the State Bank of India Hyderabad Circle team in the All India SBI inter-circle football championship at Bhubaneshwar from June 5. The squad includes 18 players, with ES Shyam as coach and BN Kumar as manager
- 10 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 11:43pm - - newTelangana sports body to engage retired officials for development
Sports Authority of Telangana chairman Shivasena Reddy said retired officials who served sincerely will be engaged to promote sports. He praised cycling coach and Deputy Director G Chandra Reddy for his 37 years of service, during which Telangana produced 225 national medallists
- 10 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 11:40pm - - newApex Council asks Hyderabad junior cricketers to report at Uppal
The Apex Council of Hyderabad Cricket Association has directed 17 junior cricketers, including under-19 captain Aaron George, to report at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on January 5 under the HCA Academy of Excellence plan. Aaron has already joined the Indian team in South Africa
- 10 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 11:37pm - - newNalgonda defeated Warangal by four wickets in Inter-district T20 cricket championship
Nalgonda defeated Warangal by four wickets in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket championship, with G Prakash scoring 85. Khammam beat Mahabubnagar by 13 runs under the VJD Method, as Bunny and N Shiva starred with the bat
- 10 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 11:32pm - - newSyndrela Das, Divyanshi Bhowmick and Miku Matsushima shine at WTT Youth Contender
Defending champion Syndrela Das, top seed Divyanshi Bhowmick and Japan’s Miku Matsushima began their under-19 singles campaign with impressive wins at the WTT Youth Contender 2026 in Vadodara. Boys and under-15 top seeds also advanced to the knockout stage with comfortable victories
- 10 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 11:24pm - - newAIG Hospitals inaugurates Integrated Stroke Command Centre in Hyderabad
Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) Hospitals, Hyderabad, inaugurated its Integrated Stroke Command Centre to enhance emergency stroke management. The facility ensures real-time coordination between emergency services, ambulances, radiology, and neuro-intervention teams.
- 12 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 9:31pm - - newAnantha MK Institute marks two years with CME on pain and neuro rehabilitation
The Anantha MK Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, marked two years of its work in patient recovery by hosting a CME programme titled Frontiers in Pain & Neuro Rehabilitation in collaboration with the Telangana Neurosciences Society.
- 12 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 9:24pm - - newProperty owners seek fivefold compensation for SCB elevated corridor
Property owners along the proposed SCB elevated corridor in Hyderabad have demanded compensation at five times the market value, citing heavy losses due to HMDA’s plan to widen the road from 100 to 200 feet.
- 12 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 9:14pm - - new8000 visitors throng Rashtrapati Nilayam for Udyan Utsav 2026
The second edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad drew an unprecedented crowd of 8,000 visitors on Sunday. Entry is available through online booking or kiosks at the Visitor Facilitation Centre.
- 13 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 8:23pm - - newHariOm Dabeli & Vadapav unveils expanded menu in Hyderabad with hygienic Indian Street-Food delights
HariOm Dabeli & Vadapav, partnered with Kesar Ice Gola, launches a new expanded menu in Hyderabad, featuring traditional Indian snacks, beverages, Jain specials, and hygienic ice gola creations for all tastes
- 13 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 7:58pm - - newToddler drowns in gated community pool at KPHB
A three-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at a gated community in KPHB, Hyderabad, on Sunday. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
- 14 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 7:42pm - - newCharminar’s 149 Steps: A journey through Hyderabad’s iconic monument
The Charminar, Hyderabad’s most iconic monument, has 149 steps leading to its top floor through narrow spiral staircases. While visitors can access only one minaret, the climb offers panoramic views of the city.
- 14 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 7:09pm - - newCyberabad traffic police detain over 300 drunk drivers
Cyberabad police caught 316 people for drunk driving during Saturday night checks, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, and heavy vehicles. 21 individuals had high BAC levels. All offenders are required to appear in court.
- 14 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 7:05pm - - newMan threatens traffic cop with dead snake in Chandrayangutta after drunk driving arrest
In Chandrayangutta, an auto-rickshaw driver, Syed Irfan, threatened a traffic sub-inspector with a dead snake after being caught drunk driving. He fled but was traced by police, apologized, and now faces legal proceedings in court.
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- newTG BIE introduces barcoded OMR sheets, bans switching subjects in 2026 exams
For the 2026 intermediate exams, TG BIE bars students from switching subjects. Barcoded OMR sheets will replace blank ones to streamline evaluation. Hall tickets will include QR codes for exam centres, with previews sent via WhatsApp to parents and students.
- 14 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 6:50pm - - newTelangana Governor visits INS Himgiri, Kalvari-Class Submarine in Visakhapatnam
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited INS Himgiri and a Kalvari-class submarine at Visakhapatnam. He was briefed on the Navy’s advanced capabilities, indigenous technologies, and commended the Eastern Fleet for safeguarding India’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
- 15 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 6:35pm - - newIMA Telangana urges State government to withdraw controversial GO over Telangana Medical Council
Doctors in Telangana, including IMA and TTGDA, oppose the government’s order expanding the Telangana Medical Council with ex officio members. They say it weakens doctors’ representation, compromises oversight, and urge withdrawal of GO Ms No 229 for democratic governance.
- 15 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 6:25pm - - newHyderabad: Two detained in connection with Kamatipura murder
Amith Singh (38) was killed in Kamatipura, Old City, after being attacked near Pochamma Temple Road on Saturday. His wife reported the incident to police. Two people have been detained, and authorities are investigating the case.
- 15 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 6:15pm - - newHGCL introduces booster lanes at ORR toll plazas to ease Sankranthi traffic
Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited is installing booster lanes at ORR toll plazas to ease Sankranthi traffic. FASTag users can pass without stopping, and authorities expect smoother journeys. R&B Minister requests toll-free travel between Hyderabad and Vijayawada during festival days.
- 15 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 6:05pm - - newHyderabad: Two men found dead in Bandlaguda, Chandrayangutta, police investigate
Two men in Hyderabad, Mohd Arif (Bandlaguda) and Nissar Pasha (Chandrayangutta), were found dead on Saturday night. Families reported financial and personal difficulties. Police have registered cases and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
- 15 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 5:50pm - - new359th Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji celebrated in Secunderabad
The 359th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji concluded in Secunderabad with thousands of devotees attending the Vishaal Diwan. The celebrations included Gurbani recitations, Kathas, and traditional Guru-Ka-Langar, organised by the Prabhandak Committee of Gurdwara Saheb.
- 16 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 5:40pm - - newHyderabad: Woman ends life at Madhapur due to health issues
A 39-year-old woman in Madhapur, Hyderabad, was found dead at her home on Saturday night. Police say she had been experiencing health challenges. A case has been registered, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of her death.
- 16 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 5:25pm - - newComplex heart surgeries performed on two patients at NIMS
NIMS, Hyderabad, successfully treated two young patients with ventricular premature contractions (VPCs) using advanced 3D mapping and radiofrequency ablation, improving heart function and addressing severe complications like LV dysfunction
- 16 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 5:21pm - - newIICT scientist Dr Chada Raji Reddy elected fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences
Dr Chada Raji Reddy, senior scientist at IICT Hyderabad, has been elected a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences. He is recognised for his work in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical chemistry, and development of scalable processes for drugs including COVAXIN®.
- 16 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 5:05pm - - newHAM road tenders draw poor response from bidders, officials worried
The State government's Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) road development plans faced poor bidder response, especially for maintenance works. Contractors prefer HAM for new roads and seek guarantees for loans and payments
- 16 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 5:00pm - - newHarish Rao calls out Revanth Reddy govt for sabotaging Telangana’s water rights
BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress of historically betraying Telangana’s river water rights, alleging the Revanth Reddy government restored an unfair Krishna water-sharing formula and surrendered the State’s interests to Andhra Pradesh and the Centre.
- 18 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 3:25pm - - newFreshers’ Party organised at Marwadi Siksha Samithi Law College in Chadarghat
Marwadi Siksha Samithi Law College, Hyderabad, hosted a lively Freshers’ Party for the Class of 2025. Guided by college officials, the event featured cultural programs and inspiring speeches, welcoming new students into the legal fraternity and motivating them for their academic journey
- 19 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 2:24pm - - new‘Factually incorrect’: Andhra Pradesh rejects Telangana CM’s claim on Rayalaseema project
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu denied Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Rayalaseema Lift Project was halted at his request. AP clarified the project was suspended due to lack of statutory approvals under the previous government, not political pressure
- 21 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 12:22pm - - newCongress leaders deserve hanging for repeatedly betraying Telangana, says KTR
BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying Telangana on river water sharing and governance, alleging failure across sectors and condemning Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s conduct and remarks in the Assembly.
- 21 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 12:12pm - - newDrunk driver threatens Hyderabad traffic police with snake at Chandrayangutta
A drunk auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad allegedly threatened traffic police with a dead snake after his vehicle was seized during a drunk-driving check at Chandrayangutta. The accused fled the spot, and the incident video later went viral
- 23 hours ago 4 Jan 26, 10:35am - - Tamil Nadu Dragons beat Hyderabad Toofans in HIL opener shoot-out
Tamil Nadu Dragons defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-2 in a shoot-out after a 3-3 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hockey India League opener. Goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh saved two penalties, while Raheel Mohammed scored the decisive strike in Chennai
- 1 day ago 4 Jan 26, 12:05am - - Resonance felicitates Bal Puraskar awardee Viswanath Karthikey in Hyderabad
Resonance Educational Institutions, Hyderabad, felicitated student Padakanti Viswanath Karthikey, recipient of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. At 16, he became the youngest Indian and world’s second youngest to complete the Seven Summits Challenge. He now aims to join the NDA
- 1 day ago 4 Jan 26, 12:02am - - Ajay Kumar wins gold, Jonathan Antony completes treble at National Shooting Championship
Army’s Ajay Kumar won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Men’s final, while Karnataka’s Jonathan Gavin Antony completed a rare treble across Sub-Youth, Youth and Junior events. Tamil Nadu swept both Senior and Junior Trap Mixed Team titles at the National Shooting Championship
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 11:54pm - - Sportive Cricket Club beat Nizamabad in HCA Inter-district one-day league
Sportive Cricket Club defeated Nizamabad by six wickets in the HCA Inter-district one-day league. Bhargav’s century powered Tarakarama past Sacred Heart, while St Andrews thrashed All Saints. Multiple teams recorded strong wins across B and C Division matches
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 11:51pm - - Tilak Varma century powers Hyderabad to first Vijay Hazare Trophy win
Tilak Varma’s century and Abhirath Reddy’s 71 lifted Hyderabad to 286 before CTL Rakshann’s three wickets helped dismiss Chandigarh for 150, sealing a 136-run win in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at Rajkot, Hyderabad’s first victory of the edition
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 11:48pm - - Vivaan Dave and Naisha Rewaskar stun top seeds to reach U-15 mixed doubles final
Vivaan Dave and Naisha Rewaskar saved three match points in a thrilling decider to upset top seeds Aditya Das and Ankolika Chakraborty and reach the U-15 mixed doubles final at the WTT Youth Contender in Vadodara
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 11:46pm - - Deer injured in road mishap near University of Hyderabad
A deer was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding car near the University of Hyderabad. The animal had strayed out of the forest area within the campus.
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 11:12pm - - Four-member gang arrested for ATM card fraud in Hyderabad
The Mehdipatnam police arrested a four-member gang accused of cheating ATM users by exchanging their cards and later withdrawing money. The gang targeted individuals unfamiliar with cash-dispensing machines, offering help before swapping cards.
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 11:02pm - - HKMCF signs MoU with IIMR to boost millet-based nutrition
The Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) has signed an MoU with the ICAR–Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, to promote millet-based food initiatives. The foundation currently partners with state governments in public feeding programmes, serving 2.5 lakh meals daily.
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 10:49pm - - Hyderabad water board introduces robots to detect contamination
HMWSSB has introduced robotic technology to tackle water contamination. Managing Director K Ashok Reddy announced the use of a Pollution Identification Machine (PIM), also known as the Pipe Inspection Camera System, to detect leaks and contamination.
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 10:39pm - - Cyberabad police switch to new contact numbers from January 4
The Cyberabad police have announced changes to the official phone numbers of senior officers as part of a standardisation exercise. All numbers are being migrated to the 87126 series, already in use by other police units.
- 1 day ago 3 Jan 26, 9:55pm - - Birthday of Hazrat Imam Ali celebrated in Hyderabad with religious fervour
The Shia community in Hyderabad celebrated the birth anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali with fervour, corresponding to the 13th of Rajab in the Hijri calendar. Processions carrying traditional sehra were taken out across Shia neighbourhoods, culminating at the Koh-e-Moula Ali shrine in Malkajgiri.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 8:52pm - - Andhra Pradesh MLA’s son held for drug use in Hyderabad
Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force detained Sudheer Reddy for allegedly consuming drugs at a gated community in Nanakramguda. He tested positive during screening and was later sent for de-addiction treatment under police monitoring
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 8:01pm - - Cyberabad police issue Winter travel advisory
Cyberabad Police have warned commuters about dense winter fog reducing visibility, urging pedestrians, two-wheelers, and motorists to exercise caution. Safety measures include slowing down, using reflective clothing, checking lights, and following traffic rules on highways and city roads.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 6:30pm - - Top Maoist leaders surrender before Telangana DGP
Two top Maoist leaders and 18 cadres surrendered in Hyderabad, handing over 48 firearms, ammunition and cash, significantly weakening CPI (Maoist) operations in Telangana
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 6:21pm - - Harish Rao flags Congress double standards on Assembly presentations
BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Congress of hypocrisy over Assembly presentations, citing its past opposition and current usage
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 5:40pm - - BRS slams Speaker’s partisan attitude
BRS accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of using foul language in the Assembly and the Speaker of bias, alleging Opposition voices were suppressed, prompting BRS MLAs to boycott the session
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 4:55pm - - Cyberabad police launch Operation Smile–XII to trace missing children
Cyberabad Police have launched Operation Smile–XII, a month-long initiative to trace missing children and rescue minors forced into begging, rag picking, child labour, or trafficking. Facial recognition and special teams will help reunite children with their families.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 4:55pm - - Hyderabad police warn of ‘One victim–One account’ cyber fraud tactic
Hyderabad cybercrime police have warned of a new fraud method where each victim transfers money to a separate bank account, making it harder to freeze funds. Authorities have arrested over 150 people and urged citizens not to share or rent bank accounts.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 4:45pm - - BRS to stage protests at Secunderabad railway station on Jan 17
BRS announced protests on January 17 against the “unscientific division of Greater Hyderabad", accusing the government of harming Secunderabad’s identity, and making poorly planned administrative decisions
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 4:41pm - - Consumers’ mobile numbers and email IDs in TGSPDCL bills
TGSPDCL electricity bills will now display consumers' mobile numbers, email IDs, Telangana name, and officials’ contact details, allowing easier corrections
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 4:29pm - - ECI invites suggestions from citizens to improve ECINet App by January 10
The Election Commission of India has invited citizens to test the new ECINet App and submit suggestions till January 10. The unified platform offers improved voter services, faster polling updates and combines multiple election-related apps into a single interface.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 4:25pm - - Young dancer Sheetal Rapole earns praise at Kuchipudi Arangetram
Kuchipudi dancer Sheetal Rapole made a successful debut at Ravindra Bharati, earning praise from academicians and dance experts. A disciple of Guru Rohini Kandala, she impressed audiences with a poised and mature performance despite it being her first major recital.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 4:16pm - - Street Cause to host ‘Run For a Cause’ event in Hyderabad on March 1 to fund community upliftment projects
Street Cause, a student-run NGO, has impacted millions through thousands of projects and will host its flagship fundraiser Run For a Cause on March 1 in Hyderabad to support sustainable community initiatives
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 4:03pm - - Environmental concerns grow over proposed bridge across Mir Alam Tank
Environmentalists and activists have raised concerns over MRDCL’s plan to build a conventional bridge across the historic Mir Alam Tank, warning that multiple pillars and ongoing construction activity could cause serious ecological damage to the centuries-old water body.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 3:55pm - - Cannabis cultivation spreads to Hyderabad residential areas
Cannabis cultivation, once limited to border and agency areas, is now surfacing inside Hyderabad homes. Police and excise officials have seized thousands of plants, warning that high market prices are driving residents and small-time peddlers to grow cannabis locally.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 2:31pm - - NIN study finds community screening helps cut anaemia
A study by ICMR-NIN found that the STAR strategy significantly reduced anaemia in Telangana villages. Community-level screening and doorstep iron-folic acid supply proved effective, especially among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 2:18pm - - Cybercrime cases drop sharply across Hyderabad tri-commissionerates in 2025
Cybercrime cases across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda dropped sharply in 2025, with police registering 15,105 cases compared to 20,574 in 2024. Authorities attribute the decline to public awareness campaigns and stricter action against cyber fraud networks.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 2:06pm - - KTR condemns illegal arrests of auto drivers across Telangana
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao condemned the arrest of autorickshaw drivers and union leaders across Telangana following a protest call. He accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent and demanded their immediate release and implementation of poll promises.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 12:37pm - - Hyderabad: Auto drivers detained near Assembly during protest
Mild tension prevailed near the Telangana Legislative Assembly after police detained several autorickshaw drivers who attempted to stage a protest under a ‘Chalo Assembly’ call. The drivers raised concerns over financial hardship linked to the free bus travel scheme for women.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 12:30pm - - Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Deva surrenders before Telangana police
Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Badse Sukka alias Deva, a Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee member, surrendered before the Telangana police along with around 19 Maoists. He reportedly laid down arms and cash and carries a Rs 50 lakh reward.
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 11:24am - - Jal Shakti Ministry constitutes committee on water management between AP and Telangana
Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has constituted a committee to examine and resolve water sharing and management issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Headed by the Central Water Commission chairman, the panel will submit its report within three months
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 1:05am - - Hyderabad Toofans to take on Tamil Nadu Dragons in Hockey India League opener
The men’s Hockey India League 2026 begins in Chennai with Tamil Nadu Dragons facing Hyderabad Toofans in the opener. The league features eight teams, top Indian and foreign stars, and a new round-robin format before the final in Bhubaneswar on January 26
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 12:20am - - Pant’s role and Siraj’s return in focus as India pick ODI squad for New Zealand series
Selectors meet to pick India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series starting January 11 in Vadodara. Pant’s role as wicketkeeper and Siraj’s return to the pace attack are key talking points, with Sarfaraz Khan and Padikkal also in contention
- 2 days ago 3 Jan 26, 12:16am -