- newRashmika Mandanna promises return to Japan after warm reception
Actress Rashmika Mandanna impressed fans in Tokyo by speaking Japanese during Pushpa 2 promotions, thanked admirers for their warmth and gifts, and promised to return for a longer visit with improved language skills
- 33 mins ago 19 Jan 26, 9:03am - - newOpinion: Auto-credit Vs Auto-debit — two ideas of governance in Telangana
Under KCR, governance rested on institutionalised trust; under Revanth, auto-debit risks turn citizens into presumed defaulters
- 9 hours ago 19 Jan 26, 12:18am - - newFatal road accident claims two lives in Shamshabad
Two men from Bihar, Abhijith Das and Sujith Kuar Mukya, died in a motorcycle accident at Shamshabad on Sunday evening. Police said the duo lost control of their bike at high speed and rammed into a roadside tree
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:49pm - - newCabinet clears early polls for 116 municipalities, seven corporations
The Telangana Cabinet decided to conduct early elections for 116 municipalities and seven corporations. It also approved Rs 2,787 crore for Metro Phase II land acquisition, a nine-km flyover in Hyderabad, and development plans for Godavari Pushkaralu in 2027
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:47pm - - newBhatti Vikramarka denies role in Naini coal block tender, directs SCCL to cancel tender
Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka denied involvement in the Naini coal block tender process and directed SCCL to cancel it. He dismissed allegations as fabricated, criticised a vernacular daily report, and said he would soon disclose all facts behind the controversy
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:39pm - - newJay Singh advances with dominant win at Hyderabad Open ITF
Jay Singh of Australia defeated India’s Arjun Oza 6-1, 6-1 in the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis tournament at Lake View Tennis Academy. The preliminary round saw strong performances from Aaryan Laxmana, Yash Yadava, Sai Karthik Ganta and others
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:37pm - - newAparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship launched in Hyderabad
Cure Foundation and Apollo Cancer Centres launched the Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship in Hyderabad. The three-day biennial event, starting January 30 at Boulder Hills, will feature 400 golfers. Jagapathi Babu, Samyukta Menon and Dr P Vijay Anand Reddy graced the launch
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:34pm - - newHyderabad hosts 57th Fit India Sundays on Cycle with 1000+ participants
The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle saw nationwide participation, led by Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Kishan Reddy. Over 22 lakh citizens joined across 2 lakh locations, promoting fitness, sustainability and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:29pm - - newVJ Cricket Academy crowned Snackster T20 champions
VJ Cricket Academy defeated Spotlight Cricket Academy by six runs to win the Snackster T20 cricket tournament in Hyderabad. Sourish top-scored with 43, while Rakshita Reddy took 4/14. Ved Krutine, Kanish, and Sourish won special prizes for their performances
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:16pm - - newAkanksha, Pratiksha tons power Team C past Team A in HCA women’s matches
Akanksha Semwal and V Pratiksha struck centuries to power Team C to a 28-run win over Team A in the HCA Senior Women’s Probables one-day matches. Despite tons from Sandya Gora and Vanka Pooja, Team A fell short chasing 315
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:14pm - - newShanawaz century, Mahesh fifer power Press Club win in Secunderabad T20
Shaik Shanawaz’s unbeaten 102 and V Mahesh Krishna’s five-wicket haul powered Press Club to a 47-run win over New Club in the Secunderabad Club Inter-club T20 tournament. Despite N Surya Teja’s fighting 78, New Club fell short chasing 192
- 10 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:08pm - - newLayers Clinics launches ‘Layers Privé’, its 20th milestone clinic in Jubilee Hills
Layers Clinics marked a major milestone with the launch of Layers Privé, its 20th centre, in Jubilee Hills. Indian cricket legend Mithali Raj inaugurated the clinic as the brand continues its expansion across multiple states with advanced aesthetic care
- 12 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 9:15pm - - newHyderabad: BRS, Congress anger over SCB nominee tenure extension
The Ministry of Defence’s decision to extend the tenure of a Secunderabad Cantonment Board civilian nominated member has triggered protests by the BRS and Congress, with leaders demanding immediate elections instead of repeated extensions of nominated members’ terms
- 12 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 9:12pm - - newPost-Sankranti traffic surge on ORR and Vijayawada-Hyderabad highway
Toll plazas on the ORR and Vijayawada-Hyderabad highway recorded a post-Sankranti traffic surge, with 2.40 lakh vehicles daily. Officials said the increase is largely due to families returning from hometowns, with arrangements in place for smooth movement
- 13 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 9:05pm - - newBRS leaders call Revanth Reddy’s remarks in Khammam ‘undemocratic, foolish’
Former Ministers Vemula Prashanth Reddy and S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for calling to demolish BRS flagposts, terming it undemocratic. They highlighted past controversies, political failures of Congress and TDP, and warned of public backlash in the next elections
- 13 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 8:57pm -
- newPolitical circles see pattern in media reports against Ministers
The recent media reports against a few Ministers are being seen as an indication of how deep the cracks run and how attempts are allegedly being made to belittle them both personally and politically
- 13 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 8:48pm - - newRevanth tells media houses not to drag ministers into their rivalry
The Chief Minister ask the media to seek his clarification before writing anything about Ministers, MPs and MLAs
- 13 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 8:43pm - - newJagadish Reddy slams Congress govt for ruining Telangana administration
Senior BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of pushing Telangana into administrative collapse due to corruption and infighting among Ministers. He said governance has been abandoned and demanded action over alleged incitement and defamatory reporting
- 13 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 8:40pm - - newKTR slams Revanth Reddy over call to TDP to destroy BRS flagposts, pedestals
BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for urging TDP cadre to destroy BRS flagposts, calling it criminal provocation. He alleged Revanth was aligned with TDP and BJP, predicting a political price for betrayal of Telangana
- 13 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 8:25pm - - newRevanth Reddy’s political history filled with treachery, damage to Telangana: Harish Rao
Harish says Revanth Reddy is a traitor to democracy. He duped the TDP and joined the Congress, against which late NT Rama Rao had fought throughout his life. It is nothing short of political treachery
- 14 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 7:27pm - - newTS UTF demands regularisation of KGBV staff after tragic accident
TS UTF has urged the Telangana government to regularise KGBV staff services after a fatal car accident killed two employees. The federation demanded ex gratia payments of Rs 10 lakh and compassionate appointments for eligible family members.
- 14 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 7:21pm - - newCure Foundation, Apollo Cancer Centres host charity golf event
Cure Foundation, in association with Apollo Cancer Centres, will host the three-day 9th Biennial Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship from January 30 to February 1 at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, Gachibowli, raising awareness and funds for underprivileged cancer patients.
- 15 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 6:35pm - - newMan allegedly murdered by relatives over property dispute in Vikarabad
Rahman, a Hyderabad-based professional, was allegedly murdered by his elder brother Mohsin and brother-in-law Ghouse in Tandur, Vikarabad district, following a dispute over a penthouse. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspects.
- 15 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 6:25pm - - newHyderabad: 21-year-old watchman dies by suicide in Narayanguda
Vikash Kumar Mandal, a 21-year-old watchman from Himayatnagar, died by suicide at his Narayanguda residence. Family members cited financial and personal struggles, and the police have registered a case and sent the body for post-mortem.
- 16 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 5:35pm - - newTelangana plans to adopt CBSE Syllabus for non-language subjects
Telangana’s Education Department plans to adopt the CBSE syllabus for maths and science, with a hybrid model for social sciences. The move aims to align state textbooks with national standards and support students preparing for competitive exams, starting 2027–28.
- 16 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 5:25pm - - newEditors Guild condemns arrest of NTV journalists, urges restraint
The Editors Guild of India condemned the arrest of two NTV journalists, calling it hasty and unwarranted. It urged the Telangana government to ensure media freedom, follow due process and exercise restraint while dealing with journalists and media organisations
- 16 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 5:20pm - - newHyderabad traffic police catch 305 drunk drivers in night operation
Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 305 persons during a night drunken driving check, including 242 two-wheelers, 26 three-wheelers, 35 four-wheelers, and 2 heavy vehicles. Thirteen recorded BAC levels above 300 mg/100 ml, and all will face magistrate proceedings.
- 16 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 5:10pm - - newOver 15,000 snakes rescued in Telangana in 2025
More than 15,000 snakes were rescued across Telangana last year, with over half being venomous. Data from Friends of Snakes Society show rising snake–human encounters in Hyderabad’s expanding urban areas, especially along the Outer Ring Road.
- 17 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 5:00pm - - newBRS leaders burn gazette, protest extension of Cantonment nominated member’s term
BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank led a protest at the Secunderabad Cantonment Board office against the extension of the nominated member’s term. He accused the Centre of delaying elections and merger with GHMC, leading to governance and civic problems
- 17 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 4:51pm - - newBRS MLC dares Revanth Reddy to order SIT probe
BRS MLC Deshapathi Srinivas demanded that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy order a Special Investigation Team probe into reports published by Andhra Jyothi. He alleged selective action by the Congress government and called for a fair and impartial investigation
- 17 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 4:48pm - - newTwo arrested in Hyderabad for illegal SIM card racket
Hyderabad CCS police arrested two men from Andhra Pradesh for illegally obtaining and selling SIM cards using customers’ personal details. Acting on a tip-off, police seized 139 SIM cards from the accused, who allegedly cheated customers to activate extra connections.
- 17 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 4:40pm - - newHelmet violations surge in Hyderabad despite awareness campaigns
Riding without a helmet remains the most common traffic offence in Hyderabad, with nearly 80 lakh violations recorded in 2025. Police say poor compliance, weak enforcement and substandard helmets are contributing to rising road deaths, especially among two-wheeler riders.
- 17 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 4:10pm - - newCyberabad police book 231 drunk driving cases in night check
Cyberabad police booked 231 people during drunken driving checks conducted on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Police said 12 persons recorded very high alcohol levels, and all offenders will be produced before the concerned court.
- 18 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 3:50pm - - newHyderabad: Man dies after hit-and-run accident in Saidabad
A 28-year-old man died after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident at Saidabad. A speeding car rammed into his motorcycle and fled the scene. Police later arrested the driver, while two others remain absconding.
- 18 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 3:40pm - - newTelangana: Congress government’s Bhu Bharathi falters as scam exposes cracks
Hyderabad’s Bhu Bharathi portal faces a revenue diversion scam as 15 Meeseva operators siphoned off registration fees and stamp duty. Experts cite technical loopholes, weak access controls, and rushed implementation, leaving farmers and buyers trapped in systemic inefficiencies
- 20 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 1:50pm - - newTalasani Srinivas Yadav vows to continue agitation for Secunderabad Municipal Corporation
Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav vowed to continue the agitation for a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation despite police arrests and restrictions. He criticized the Congress government, citing heritage concerns, and announced a larger rally in early February to press the demand
- 20 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 1:13pm - - newUSFDA warning to Palamur Biosciences
The USFDA issued a warning to Telangana’s Palamur Biosciences for serious Good Laboratory Practice violations, citing inhumane animal treatment and unreliable data. PETA India has urged government intervention, demanding rescue of 1,200 animals and reform of India’s experimentation regulator
- 21 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 1:02pm - - newHyderabad shivers under rare extended winter spell; Fog to persist
Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience wintry conditions and dense morning fog in mid-January, with minimum temperatures ranging between 7°C and 14°C. The IMD forecasts misty mornings for the coming week, as the Deccan plateau experiences a delayed winter retreat
- 21 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 12:52pm - - newUnion Minister Kishan Reddy leads ‘Sundays On Cycle’ in Hyderabad
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy joined Hyderabad’s ‘Sundays On Cycle’ event, promoting the Fit India movement and highlighting healthy lifestyles, obesity prevention, and citizen well-being, while participating in a six-kilometre mass cycling rally with athletes, SAI officials, and fitness enthusiasts
- 22 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 11:42am - - newPanic in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri villages after tiger attacks cattle
Panic spread across Turkapally and nearby villages in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after a tiger attacked cattle early on Sunday. Forest officials confirmed the presence of the big cat through pug marks and camera traps, and issued an advisory urging residents to remain cautious.
- 23 hours ago 18 Jan 26, 10:38am - - Senior members question HCA Apex Council over team selection bias
Senior members and former players of the Hyderabad Cricket Association questioned the Apex Council over alleged bias in State team selections. They urged Justice Naveen Rao to disband the current selection panel, calling it unconstitutional and formed in violation of Lodha Committee rules
- 1 day ago 17 Jan 26, 11:50pm - - NTA releases JEE Main 2026 admit cards for session-1
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for JEE Main 2026 session-1 exams scheduled from January 21 to 24 for BE/BTech candidates. Admit cards for BArch and BPlanning papers scheduled on January 28 and 29 will be issued later.
- 1 day ago 17 Jan 26, 10:57pm - - Property owners protest ‘abnormal’ tax hike in Secunderabad Cantonment
Property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment have expressed anger over revised tax demand notices issued during the triennial revision for 2024–27. The SCB Tax Wing has re-assessed over 36,000 properties across eight civilian wards, citing the need to update records after a decade-long gap.
- 1 day ago 17 Jan 26, 10:06pm - - Hyderabad Toofans dominate Bengal Tigers in Hockey India League
Hyderabad Toofans defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-0 in the Men’s Hockey India League at Bhubaneswar. Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand scored hat-tricks, while the defence held firm to secure a dominant win at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium
- 1 day ago 17 Jan 26, 9:47pm - - NALSAR hosts national conference on AI, ML and IP for startups
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, hosted a one-day national conference on “ML, AI and IP for Startups,” organised by the DPIIT-IPR Chair and NC Banerjee Centre for IPR Studies.
- 1 day ago 17 Jan 26, 9:41pm - - TCA urges BCCI to stop HCA’s Telangana T20 League
The Telangana Cricket Association has sought BCCI intervention against the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s plan to organise the Telangana T20 Premier League. TCA alleged violations of the BCCI Constitution and demanded the scrapping of HCA’s Governing Council, citing pending court cases
- 1 day ago 17 Jan 26, 9:39pm - - GHMC clears 5,209 metric tonnes of waste in 15-day sanitation drive
The GHMC has completed a 15-day sanitation programme across 300 wards, covering 3,209 areas including junctions, foot overbridges, flyovers, garbage-vulnerable points and parks. Officials reported the removal of 5,209 metric tons of additional waste, including 1,339 metric tonnes of construction debris.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 9:33pm - - Hyderabad: Efforts on to clean Hussain Sagar amid pollution complaints
Amid complaints over pollution, authorities have stepped up cleaning of Hussain Sagar lake using floating trash skimmers and an amphibious excavator. Officials said waste thrown by visitors and weeds entering from Kukatpally nala are being removed as part of a continuous cleaning drive
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 8:31pm - - Massive fire breaks out at scrap warehouse in Kondapur
A massive fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Kondapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. The warehouse stored thermocol and other combustible materials used for film shootings. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control, and no casualties were reported
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 8:15pm - - Telangana private school fee hike to be capped at 8% once in two years
The Telangana School Education department proposed any further increase would require approval from State fee regulatory committee. The proposal, expected to be tabled at the next Cabinet meeting, has been rejected by private schools, which demand a 5 % annual hike in line with inflation.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 8:03pm - - Hyderabad: Man held for cheating job aspirants of Rs 20 lakh
Nacharam police arrested a man for allegedly cheating unemployed youth by promising railway jobs and collecting Rs 20 lakh from them. The accused and his associates reportedly took money from 20 job aspirants but failed to provide the promised employment.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 8:03pm - - Hyderabad: Eight detained at RGIA with fake airline tickets
Eight migrant workers from Andhra Pradesh were detained at RGIA after airline staff detected fake IndiGo tickets during verification. The passengers were allegedly cheated by a local agent who promised to arrange their travel to Kuwait. Police have launched an investigation.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 7:57pm - - Osmania University defeats Gujarat University in Inter-zonal Tennis Championship
Osmania University began its campaign with a 2-0 win over Gujarat University in the All India Inter-zonal Tennis Championship at Rohtak. Hasini Davunaboina and Sama Chevika Reddy won their singles matches to seal victory. OU faces Calcutta or Maharshi Dayanand next
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 7:51pm - - BRS intensifies fight for Secunderabad Municipal Corporation; Congress flexes police muscle
Tension gripped Secunderabad Railway Station as police prevented a Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) peace rally demanding a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation. BRS leaders accused the Congress government of suppressing the demand by revoking permission late Friday night and detaining party workers.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 7:37pm - - University of Hyderabad to host Quantum Mechanics talks for high school students
The University of Hyderabad will host a national-level conference, '100 Years of Quantum Mechanics' (HYQM-2026), on January 23 and 24. Organised by the School of Physics, the event will feature sessions for postgraduate students and researchers on day one, followed by popular talks for Classes IX to XII students on day two.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 7:17pm - - IIIT-Hyderabad uses AI to decode the Indian thali
Researchers at IIIT–Hyderabad are developing an AI-powered system to analyse the Indian thali, a meal known for its diverse textures and overlapping ingredients. The research was recently presented at the 16th Indian Conference on Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing 2025.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 6:53pm - - IIMC hosts two-day International conference on January 19-20
IIMC College will hold a two-day international conference on January 19-20 on “Navigating Complexities in Education Research and Technology through Viksit Bharat 2047.” 75 research papers across disciplines will be presented, with Prof Patrick and Prof Chetan Sri Vatsav leading the sessions.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 6:15pm - - Maalyada: The Sacred Garland dance at Ravindra Bharathi
Rama Vaidyanathan presents Maalyada: The Sacred Garland, a dance adaptation of Jeysundhar D’s book based on the Thiruppavai. The free performance at Ravindra Bharathi on January 18 at 6:30 pm explores Andal’s philosophical journey with music by Sudha Raghuraman.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 5:50pm - - No alliance with BJP or NDA in Maharashtra: Owaisi
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has ruled out any alliance with the BJP or NDA in Maharashtra after the party won 125 seats in municipal elections. The party is now preparing for upcoming civic polls in Telangana.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 5:05pm - - Ahead of GHMC elections, new TDR policy issued for urban lands
Ahead of GHMC elections, the MA&UD Department has issued a government order granting higher Transferable Development Rights for lands affected by lakes, rivers and nalas. The move offers compensation ranging from 200 to 400 per cent of built-up area surrendered.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 4:55pm - - Hyderabad: Heavy police deployment continues at Puranapul after vandalism, violence
Heavy police deployment continued at Puranapul Darwaza following vandalism at a place of worship and subsequent violence. Police detained suspects, registered five cases and ruled out a conspiracy, saying the crowd swelled after social media messages triggered protests.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 4:44pm - - Chain-snatching spree hits three areas in Malkajgiri Commissionerate
A series of chain-snatching incidents were reported across three areas under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate, with women losing gold chains while walking on roads. Police have formed special teams and are analysing CCTV footage to identify and catch the suspects.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 4:40pm - - Asian Waterbird Census 2026 records over 70 bird species in Kawal Tiger Reserve
More than 70 bird species have been recorded during the Asian Waterbird Census 2026 in and around Kawal Tiger Reserve. The findings highlight the importance of Telangana’s freshwater wetlands as key habitats for resident and migratory birds.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 4:30pm - - Traffic restrictions around Charminar for Ghazal programme
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced road closures and traffic diversions around Charminar on Saturday due to a Ghazal programme at Chowmahalla Palace. Restrictions will be in place from 2 pm to 11 pm, affecting all vehicles and RTC buses.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 4:20pm - - Owaisi slams Congress govt over repeated Puranapul disturbances
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the Congress government and police over repeated disturbances in Puranapul, alleging weak intelligence and failure to catch culprits. He urged the government to study incidents carefully and ensure public safety.
- 2 days ago 17 Jan 26, 4:05pm -