- newHyderabad athlete Bikash Karar selected for World Masters Athletics
Hyderabad veteran athlete Bikash Karar has been selected to represent India at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu from August 22 to September 3. He will compete in the 200m, 400m and 400m hurdles in the 50-plus category
- 44 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 11:00am - - newRevanth Reddy denied permission by Central Government to visit USA
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has cancelled his scheduled US visit after the Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance. He will return to Hyderabad from London, while officials have been instructed to proceed with planned US engagements and agreements
- 49 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 10:55am - - newTunnel reportedly found near Qutb Shahi tombs in Golconda
An underground structure was reportedly discovered near the Qutb Shahi tombs at Golconda during excavation work on Thursday. The discovery has revived speculation about historic secret passages, while the ASI is expected to inspect the site and determine its origin
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:03am - - newHyderabad man detained for alleged sexual assault of 12-year-old daughter
Chandrayangutta police detained a man after his 12-year-old daughter allegedly alerted Dial 112 following an attempted sexual assault. The girl reportedly told police that her father had been sexually assaulting her over a period of time
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:48am - - newTelangana HC questions govt financial priorities over welfare schemes
The Telangana High Court questioned the State government's financial priorities while hearing a plea challenging Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. The Court sought details of Telangana's debt, scheme funding and unpaid dues, while retaining its interim stay on disbursements
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:36am - - newTelangana HC refuses to stay Raidurgam land auction
The Telangana High Court declined to stay the government auction of lands in Raidurgam, Ranga Reddy district, amid a dispute over 11.12 acres. The court directed authorities to file a detailed counter-affidavit and adjourned the hearing to August 27
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:17am - - newOpinion: Section 22-A and Right to Property
Despite the High Court’s landmark judgement, landowners in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh continue to face harassment and denial of property rights due to the persistent misuse of Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:41pm - - newEFLU suspends 14 students after NSUI-ABVP clash in Hyderabad
The EFLU administration has suspended 14 students following violent clashes between NSUI and ABVP members on August 14. An enquiry committee of four senior professors will probe the incident, while the EFLU Students Union has demanded an independent inquiry
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:33pm - - newArmy Public School Bolarum students win TCS InQuizitive 2026 Hyderabad edition
Army Public School Bolarum students Kalepu Yashvardhan and Anirudh Rengarajan won the TCS InQuizitive 2026 Hyderabad edition. The quiz saw 249 teams from 28 schools compete, with participants benefiting from real-time AI-powered performance analytics across diverse subjects.
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:33pm - - newMalkajgiri Municipal Corporation to implement ‘free left’ lanes at six stretches to ease traffic
The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans to implement ‘free left’ lanes at six stretches to ease traffic congestion. Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected key junctions and directed officials to assess traffic movement, remove obstructions and relocate utility poles where necessary.
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:18pm - - newEmployees oppose blame game over Telangana’s 22-A land list controversy
Employee associations have objected to Ministers blaming officials for Telangana’s Category 22-A land list controversy. They questioned how the issue surfaced across districts and sought accountability for administrative decisions, after Ministers admitted errors and promised an inquiry into prohibited properties.
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:15pm - - newTelangana launches online complaint system for private schools
The Telangana School Education Department has launched an online complaint monitoring system for private schools, enabling parents, students and the public to lodge grievances and track their status using mobile numbers or grievance IDs through the department’s website.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:02pm - - newACB registers DA case against Ibrahimpatnam revenue official, searches six locations
The ACB has registered a disproportionate assets case against revenue official Desani Srinivas Reddy and conducted searches at six locations. Officials identified assets with an official value of Rs. 6.87 crore, including flats, land, plots, vehicles, gold and cash.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:49pm - - newKBR Park traffic loop leaves pedestrians struggling with missing footpaths, crossings
The new one-way traffic loop around KBR Park has eased motorists’ movement but left pedestrians struggling with missing footpaths and inadequate crossing facilities. Cancer patients, attendants and commuters say continuous traffic has made walking and crossing roads increasingly difficult.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:49pm - - newAP Rajya Sabha MP’s son arrested in Hyderabad accident death case
Madhapur police arrested Sanjush Lingamaneni, son of Janasena Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, for allegedly causing the death of 26-year-old Bharathi Mukhi in a road accident involving an Aston Martin near Inorbit Mall three days ago.
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- newPolytechnic education faces crisis in Telangana over proposed shift to Skills University
Telangana’s polytechnic education system is facing uncertainty following GO MS No. 97 proposing to move polytechnics from SBTET to the Young India Skills University. Students and staff have raised concerns over academics, fees, careers, cadre structure and ECET.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:44pm - - newTelangana faces below-normal rainfall as monsoon weakens
Telangana is likely to remain relatively dry through the first week of September, according to the IMD’s extended forecast. The State recorded a 34 per cent rainfall deficit in August till August 20, while cumulative monsoon rainfall is 13 per cent below normal.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:28pm - - newGuidehouse Expands India Presence with New Hub in Hyderabad
Guidehouse has opened a new hub in Hyderabad, its fourth location in India, and plans to expand its workforce there from around 200 to 1,000 employees within 12 months, focusing on healthcare, financial services and technology-enabled managed services
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:28pm - - newFormer OSD to Konda Surekha, five others booked in assault case
A 36-year-old businessman has alleged that he was assaulted with iron rods and sticks and threatened by a group in Hyderabad. Police registered a zero FIR and later transferred the case to Jubilee Hills based on jurisdiction.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:23pm - - newTension in Kothur after family protests over road accident death
Tension prevailed in Kothur on Thursday after relatives of road accident victim Boggula Sai Goud protested with his body, alleging police failed to name the person responsible in the FIR. Police said the minor accused had been named on the accident day.
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:11pm - - newRaidurg Metro traffic woes persist as road widening awaits
Traffic congestion continues near Raidurg Metro, with commuters seeking widening of the narrow stretch towards the station. TGIIC says utility shifting is required before work can begin. Meanwhile, road-widening works worth Rs 9 crore on three stretches are nearing completion.
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:05pm - - newHyderabad police counsel 1,022 youngsters during week-long Operation Chabutra
Hyderabad police counselled 1,022 youngsters during a week-long Operation Chabutra in the Charminar zone. Police warned youngsters against unlawful activities and late-night roaming, while medical shop owners were cautioned against allowing establishments to facilitate late-night gatherings.
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:59pm - - newHMDA to auction 35 residential plots in Bachupally on September 2
HMDA will conduct an e-auction of 35 residential plots at Bachupally Layout on September 2. Registration will begin on August 31. A pre-bid meeting was held on Thursday, with officials addressing bidders’ queries on plots and auction procedures.
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:52pm - - newHIMTEX 2026 begins in Hyderabad with focus on advanced manufacturing technologies
HIMTEX 2026, the ninth edition of the Hyderabad International Machine Tool & Engineering Exhibition, opened at HITEX Exhibition Centre. The five-day event features around 300 exhibitors showcasing machine tools, robotics, engineering solutions and industrial automation to visitors from across India.
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:44pm - - newUniversity of Hyderabad to honour 25 Oggu Katha artists
The University of Hyderabad will honour 25 Oggu Katha artists from across Telangana on August 23 for preserving the State’s folk heritage. The programme will also feature an English documentary on Oggu Katha, folk music and a Bathukamma workshop.
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:20pm - - newTelangana BIE dispatches inter pass certificates
The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has dispatched pass certificates for students who cleared the March and May 2026 Intermediate examinations. The certificates feature 25 high-security measures and will be sent to junior colleges through district education officials.
- 17 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:14pm - - new200-year-old Mir Alam Mandi undergoes major redevelopment
Hyderabad’s historic Mir Alam Mandi near Charminar is getting a Rs 10.50-crore phased makeover. The project includes restoration of its heritage arch, modern sheds for nearly 300 vendors, improved drainage, waste management facilities and LED lighting, while minimising disruption to businesses.
- 17 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:05pm - - newWatch: Telangana AYUSH medicos protest for higher stipends
AYUSH house surgeons and PG scholars in Telangana intensified their 17-day protest by storming the Commissionerate office in Secunderabad. Nearly 100 medicos sought talks with senior officials, demanding higher stipends and highlighting the disparity with Allopathy and other States.
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:12pm - - newQuantum Mutual Fund launches Flexi Cap Fund; NFO Opens August 21
Quantum Mutual Fund has launched the Quantum Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. Its NFO opens on August 21 and closes September 4, with the fund set to reopen for continuous transactions on September 11.
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:58pm - - newWatch: Sajjanar inspects one-way traffic system around KBR Park
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected the new one-way traffic system around KBR Park on Thursday, riding a motorcycle in plain clothes. He reviewed traffic flow, interacted with personnel and said movement had improved after initial confusion among motorists.
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:10pm - - newGHMC gears up for Ganesh Chaturthi, idol immersion arrangements in Hyderabad
The GHMC is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Hyderabad, with idol immersion scheduled for September 25. The civic body will deploy cranes, boats, swimmers and emergency teams, while road repairs along procession routes will be completed by September 13
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:59pm - - newMalkajgiri police raid spice unit, seize 10.89 tonnes of adulterated powders
Malkajgiri police raided an alleged adulterated-spices unit in Medipally and seized 10.89 tonnes of turmeric, chilli, coriander and garam masala powders worth Rs 25 lakh. Police said sawdust was found in chilli powder and fake labels were used on products.
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:56pm - - newIndia’s frogs face hidden threat from amphibian-killing fungus
Researchers in Hyderabad have detected an amphibian-killing fungus across India’s major biodiversity hotspots. A nationwide survey of nearly 1,870 amphibians found low infection rates, while eDNA-based water surveillance could help authorities detect the fungus early and protect vulnerable frog populations.
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:40pm - - newNIMS announces first phase counselling for BPT admissions 2026
NIMS will conduct the first phase of counselling for provisional admission to its Bachelor of Physiotherapy course on August 29 at 9 am. Eligible candidates must bring original certificates, counselling letter and fee. Applicants should check the NIMS website for updates.
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:24pm - - newT-Hub and Japanese major OKI launch program for Indian Deeptech Startups to access Japan
T-Hub and Japan’s OKI have launched a programme to connect Indian deep-tech startups with global markets, focusing on water infrastructure and logistics sectors. Eight startups have been shortlisted under T-Hub’s PACE accelerator to work on industrial challenges and business opportunities in Japan.
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:15pm - - newBRSV protests proposed merger of polytechnic education with Young India Skill University
BRSV staged a protest at Masab Tank Polytechnic College against the State government’s plan to merge polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Police detained the protesters, while BRSV leaders alleged that G.O. No. 97 and the Shakti scheme would weaken polytechnic education.
- 21 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 2:19pm - - Telangana tragedy: Couple and their two children die as car falls into well in Siddipet
A family of four, including two young children, died after their car plunged into a roadside well near Appanapally in Siddipet’s Dubbak mandal. Police and fire personnel retrieved the submerged vehicle after hours of rescue efforts.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 8:27am - - Telangana HC says interim bail permissible under BNSS, directs trial court to reconsider
The Telangana High Court on Wednesday criticised the State Prosecution Department for delays in filing counters in bail matters, warning that such delays could affect citizens’ liberty. Justice J. Srinivas Rao held that interim bail is permissible under Section 483 of BNSS and directed the trial court to reconsider a plea dismissed mechanically.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 10:05pm - - Sreenidhi University welcomes next generation of innovators
Sreenidhi University hosted its orientation programme for incoming students and their families at the campus quadrangle. McKinsey & Company’s Dr. K. Ganesh underscored the need for adaptability in the face of global disruptions.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 9:23pm - - Phenom to expand India footprint, create 2,000 jobs in Telangana
Phenom, a global Applied AI firm in HR and workforce transformation, will expand its India operations with over 2,000 new jobs and increased investments in technology and innovation. The company’s growth plans will be showcased at IAMPHENOM India 2026 in Hyderabad.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 9:13pm - - Khethworks opens Hyderabad office to boost solar irrigation solutions for small farmers
Khethworks Private Limited, a social enterprise focused on affordable solar-powered irrigation solutions, has inaugurated its new corporate office in Sainikpuri, Hyderabad. The expansion underscores its commitment to supporting small and marginal farmers with technology-driven alternatives.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:56pm - - Telangana Under-17 chess championship from August 22
The Telangana State Under-17 chess championship will be held at Vikas Concept School in Bachupalli on August 22 and 23. The top two players in the boys and girls sections will represent Telangana at the forthcoming Nationals
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:53pm - - Gachibowli Hockey Stadium gets FIH Category-1 certification
Gachibowli Hockey Stadium has received FIH Category-1 Field Certification after meeting international standards for playing surface, safety, lighting and infrastructure. The certification makes it India’s first and only Category-1 water-based synthetic turf hockey field
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:49pm - - Hyderabad housing market enters stable phase in July: Knight Frank India
Residential property registrations in Hyderabad steadied in July 2026 after sharp swings in May and June, Knight Frank India said. A total of 6,166 homes worth Rs 4,447 crore were registered, reflecting modest annual growth and sequential improvement.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:23pm - - Hyderabad court convicts 33 persons in POCSO and PITA case
A Hyderabad court has convicted 33 persons in a POCSO and PITA case investigated by the Telangana CID. Five were sentenced to life imprisonment, while others received varying prison terms. The court also ordered compensation of Rs 5 lakh each.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:11pm - - Telangana polytechnic students protest YISU merger, demand cancellation of GO 97
Student protests intensified across Telangana against the Congress government’s decision to merge polytechnics with the Young India Skill University under the Shakti Department. Demonstrations were staged in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Mahabubabad.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:10pm - - Banks must reach farmers’ doorsteps, says Deputy CM Bhatti
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has urged banks to move beyond conventional lending and proactively reach farmers to ensure timely credit and boost rural incomes. Addressing the SLBC meeting, he stressed that banking success should be measured by outcomes such as higher farm productivity, new industries and jobs.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:37pm - - Hyderabad Task Force busts gang peddling Nitrazepam tablets; three held
The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Rajendranagar) and Kamatipura police arrested three persons for peddling Nitrazepam‑10 mg tablets and seized 1,840 tablets worth Rs 1.23 lakh.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:17pm - - Sanjeevaiah Park to host daily laser, water screen and musical fountain shows
TGTDC has launched a multimedia laser show with water-screen visuals and a musical fountain at Hyderabad’s Sanjeevaiah Park. Two shows will be held daily, with tickets priced at Rs 150 for adults and Rs 120 for children aged 5 to 12.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:15pm - - Telangana monsoon rainfall deficit stands at 12% as August remains sluggish
Telangana has recorded 430.1 mm of cumulative rainfall against the normal 488.8 mm so far this monsoon, a 12 per cent deficit. While July saw a recovery, August rainfall has remained sluggish, with 15 districts currently in the deficient category.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 6:30pm - - TGSRTC launches new electric AC bus service from Pragathi Nagar to Waverock
TGSRTC has launched a new electric AC bus service connecting Pragathi Nagar Kaman with Waverock via the ORR. The service includes morning and evening trips through Bachupally, Mallampet and key IT corridor junctions, benefiting daily commuters travelling to Waverock.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 5:36pm - - Knight Chess Academy to host Independence Day Chess Cup 2026
Knight Chess Academy will organise the Independence Day Chess Cup 2026 at Sloka International School, Manneguda, on August 23. The tournament is aimed at beginners and unrated players, offering young participants an opportunity to gain experience and improve their skills
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 5:33pm - - Four UTT National Ranking TT titles decided in Kanpur
Young Indian table tennis players produced four competitive finals at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur. Kritika Saibo, Debanshu Chakraborty, Ariv Dutta and Ishani Gogoi emerged champions in their respective Under-11 and Under-13 categories
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 5:30pm - - Hyderabad sees seasonal surge in viral fevers, flu-like illnesses amid wet weather
Persistent wet weather and high humidity have led to a seasonal rise in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses in Hyderabad. Doctors say symptoms can overlap with dengue and chikungunya, while urging residents to prevent mosquito breeding and avoid self-medication.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 5:26pm - - Mohan Bhagwat inaugurates RSS coordination meeting in Visakhapatnam
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the three-day Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. The meeting will discuss issues including demographic imbalance and drug abuse among youth, with key functionaries from 32 RSS-inspired organisations participating
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 5:25pm - - Hyderabad drug case: Three alleged peddlers arrested, 16 consumers detained
Cyberabad police arrested three alleged drug peddlers and detained 16 consumers in a Gachibowli drug case. Police seized 95.41 grams of MDMA and 50 grams of OG Kush worth Rs 16.4 lakh and traced the alleged supply chain across Telangana, Kerala and Bengaluru.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 5:20pm - - Telangana SIR: 92.87 lakh electors to receive notices over roll discrepancies
The Telangana CEO has identified discrepancies in forms submitted by 92.87 lakh electors during the SIR exercise. Genuine electors left out of draft rolls can enrol again by submitting Form-6, while those receiving notices can provide replies and supporting documents.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 5:11pm - - Design Democracy 2026: Fourth edition to be held at HITEX from September 18 to 20
Design Democracy will host its fourth edition at Hyderabad’s HITEX Exhibition Centre from September 18 to 20. The festival will feature curated exhibitions, DD Talks and DD Focus, bringing together more than 150 architects, designers, artists and thought leaders.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 5:00pm - - Siliconops.ai launches siliconcloud.in, sovereign cloud platform for Indian enterprises
Siliconops.ai has launched siliconcloud.in, a sovereign cloud platform for regulated Indian enterprises. Developed with Nutanix, the platform offers compute, backup, disaster recovery and managed cloud services, while keeping sensitive data within India and supporting data residency and compliance requirements.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:56pm - - Hyderabad: 1,008 Jain women come together to chant ancient Namoththunam hymn
A total of 1,008 Jain women gathered for a special Namoththunam chanting programme in Hyderabad. Participants said the ancient hymn teaches devotees to admire qualities such as wisdom, humility and self-control, while encouraging people to choose worthy role models.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:46pm - - KrishnAnjali brings classical devotion to Hyderabad’s Nampally Exhibition Grounds
A Kuchipudi recital titled ‘KrishnAnjali – An Offering to Lord Krishna’ was held at Nampally Industrial Exhibition Grounds in Hyderabad. Presented by Jyothi Kalakshetram School of Arts, the performance marked the Golden Jubilee celebrations of ISKCON Abids.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:31pm - - Watch: Six arrested over alleged blackbuck hunting in Bidar
Six persons, including three from Hyderabad, were arrested for allegedly hunting a blackbuck at Chondi-Mamadapur grassland in Karnataka’s Bidar district. Forest and Police departments conducted a coordinated search operation, seized two vehicles and a rifle, and registered a wildlife offence case
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:11pm - - 22A restrictions leave ordinary families in distress, victims reach Telangana Bhavan for relief
Hundreds of Hyderabad property owners affected by 22A restrictions and ULC-related registration blocks gathered at Telangana Bhavan seeking relief. Victims alleged financial losses and arbitrary decisions, while BRS leaders T Harish Rao and P Sabitha Indra Reddy promised continued support
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 3:58pm - - Rs 1 crore recovered in 10 days after WhatsApp impersonation fraud in Cyberabad
Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested a 37-year-old Uttar Pradesh man in a Rs 1 crore fraud involving a forged WhatsApp profile. Police said the amount was routed through a suspected mule account and was secured and restored to the victim within 10 days.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 3:50pm - - Hyderabad: Three arrested for allegedly selling vapes, e-cigarettes
Three persons were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling e-cigarettes and banned foreign cigarettes. Task Force and Banjara Hills police seized 53 vapes, 10 liquids and 76 boxes of cigarettes worth Rs 2 lakh from a Srinagar Colony shop.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 3:36pm -