- newSamanyu Kollu wins under-16 title at Telangana State chess championship
Samanyu Kollu won the under-16 title at the Telangana State Chess Championship for Sub-Juniors, held at Telangana Chess Academy in Kothapet, Hyderabad. Results list the top five players in four age groups, though one under-16 placing needs confirmation before publication
- 40 mins ago 25 Oct 26, 5:54pm - - newHyderabad birder spots returning migratory flycatcher at Ameenpur
The red-breasted flycatcher has returned to the Ameenpur Lake area for the third consecutive season, delighting Hyderabad’s birding community. Birder Syamala Rupakula also spotted an Indian pitta and other species, despite concerns over the lake’s disturbed ecosystem
- 2 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 5:03pm - - newTelangana FA to launch Women’s League, expand grassroots football
The Telangana Football Association held its 12th Annual General Body Meeting in Hyderabad, announcing plans for a Women's League and AFC C Licence course during the current season, while also seeking funds from SATG for inter-district championships and coaching camps
- 2 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 5:01pm - - newVijay Sethupathi starrer ‘Baththa’ to premiere on Netflix on October 29
Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil drama movie Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and produced by Atlee, will stream on Netflix from October 29. The emotional drama makes its multi-language OTT debut in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
- 3 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:42pm - - newLalita Kapilavai’s ‘Kalaprayanam’ exhibition opens at Hyderabad’s State Art Gallery
Artist Lalita Kapilavai's three-day exhibition, ‘Kalaprayanam’, opened at Hyderabad's State Art Gallery, showcasing Pahari, Pichwai, Mysore and Tanjore painting traditions. Curated by Dr Vijay Sharma, the exhibition explores India's artistic heritage and remains open to visitors until October 26, with free entry
- 3 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:29pm - - newACB seizes Rs 2.4 lakh from HMWSSB joint director during surprise check
The Anti-Corruption Bureau seized Rs 2.4 lakh in unaccounted cash from HMWSSB joint director A. Srinivas during a surprise check in Hyderabad. The agency said he could not satisfactorily explain the cash and informed the Income Tax Department for further action
- 3 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:22pm - - newTGSRTC introduces seven-day unlimited travel pass for Rs 600
TGSRTC has introduced a Rs 600 weekly bus pass offering unlimited travel on city buses across Greater Hyderabad for seven consecutive days. The pass covers air-conditioned services but excludes Pushpak Airport Liner buses and complements existing daily and monthly passes
- 3 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:19pm - - newAIMIM fields 21 candidates in Andhra Pradesh civic polls, eyes key posts
AIMIM has fielded 21 candidates in Andhra Pradesh's civic polls, targeting leadership positions in Kadapa and Hindupur. The party has deployed legislators and senior leaders to strengthen its campaign and expand its political presence beyond traditional strongholds before Assembly elections
- 3 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:18pm - - newSouth Central Railway announces 22 special trains for Puja festival between Secunderabad and Sirpur Kaghaznagar
The South Central Railway has announced 22 special train services between Secunderabad, Sirpur Kaghaznagar and Hyderabad to clear the Puja festival rush. The services will operate from October 26 to November 5, stopping at 11 stations along the route
- 3 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:16pm - - newScrap dealer critically injured in explosion at Hyderabad’s Ramanthapur
A scrap dealer, Parashuram, suffered severe burn injuries in an explosion at a shop in Church Colony, Ramanthapur, on Sunday. He sustained burns over nearly 70 per cent of his body and was undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital
- 3 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:11pm - - newBodies left to decompose at Jadcherla hospital mortuary, Laxma Reddy slams government
Former Telangana Health Minister C Laxma Reddy criticised the Congress government over alleged decomposition of bodies at Jadcherla Government Hospital’s mortuary, blaming power disruptions and administrative negligence. He demanded uninterrupted electricity, immediate corrective measures and improvements in hospital infrastructure
- 5 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 1:43pm - - newRevanth Reddy’s water allocation to Dindi sparks row between Nalgonda, Palamuru leaders
Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Gutta Sukhender Reddy backed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s decision to allocate 0.6 TMCft from PRLIS to the Dindi project, criticising BJP MP DK Aruna’s opposition and urging efforts to secure national project status for PRLIS
- 5 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 1:10pm - - newAdilabad Congress leader Bhargav Deshpande joins BRS
Senior Congress leader from Adilabad Bhargav Deshpande joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in the presence of working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday. Several former ministers, MLAs and other party leaders attended the joining programme at Rama Rao’s residence
- 5 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 1:07pm - - newHyderabad: Woman hangs self in Madhapur
A woman was found dead at her Madhapur flat in Hyderabad on Sunday morning. Police said Archana Choudhari Malik had been in a four-year relationship with a colleague. The Clues Team examined the scene, and an investigation is underway
- 6 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 12:22pm - - newTG SAFE issues improvement notices to 20 sweet manufacturing and retail establishments
Telangana’s TG SAFE issued improvement notices to 20 sweet shops and manufacturing units and a show-cause notice to another establishment after statewide inspections revealed hygiene violations. Officials collected 38 suspected adulterated food samples and warned of further action for non-compliance
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- newTension prevailed in Hyderabad’s Madannapet
Tension prevailed in Hyderabad’s Madannapet after unidentified persons allegedly threw eggs at a Durga Mata idol procession
- 10 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 9:04am - - newLiquor trader waves revolver, creates panic at Somajiguda restaurant; case registered
A 24-year-old liquor businessman allegedly brandished a revolver and threatened customers and staff at a bar and restaurant in Hyderabad's Somajiguda area following a dispute on the premises.
- 18 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 12:33am - - new21-year-old stabbed to death following dispute over mother’s live-in partner in Hyderabad
A 21-year-old man allegedly died after being stabbed following a dispute over his mother's live-in relationship in Hyderabad's Hussaini Alam area. The accused was taken into custody after the victim succumbed to injuries at Osmania General Hospital.
- 18 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 12:14am - - newRewind: When the 2015–16 El Niño struck Telangana—the drought lesson Revanth needs today
When Telangana faced the 2015–16 El Niño drought, the KCR-led government focused on mobilising resources, protecting livelihoods and reassuring people. Today, the real test for Congress is whether it can deliver solutions to the State’s current challenges instead of repeatedly blaming its predecessor
- 19 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 11:59pm - - newUpasana Kamineni Konidela lauds Suma as ‘Festivals for Joy’ completes five years
The fifth anniversary of 'Festivals for Joy', a philanthropic initiative spearheaded by television anchor Suma Kanakala, was celebrated in Hyderabad in the presence of Upasana Kamineni Konidela and social activist Sunitha Krishnan.
- 19 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 11:59pm - - newOver 1,500 applications rejected in Telangana Graduate voter enrolment drive
A total of 1,581 voter registration applications in Telangana's two Graduates' Constituencies have been rejected during scrutiny over ineligible qualifications and suspected fake certificates. Election officials said applicants must have obtained their degree or equivalent qualification on or before October 31, 2023.
- 20 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 10:30pm - - newRGIA police forward 15 bomb threat complaints for further investigation
RGIA police have forwarded at least 15 complaints about threatening emails claiming bombs were planted at the airport and nearby schools to Hyderabad Cybercrime Police for further investigation. Cases were registered over emails received on different occasions in recent weeks
- 22 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 8:48pm - - newWanted accused with over 35 cases arrested in Hyderabad
Mangalhat police arrested Abed Bin Khaleed, alias Lalla, at R.K. Pet Junction on Friday and seized a knife and an unregistered motorcycle. Police said he had been involved in over 35 cases since 2005 and was untraceable for six months
- 22 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 8:44pm - - newGHMC speeds up H-CITI works around KBR National Park
GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan has directed TGSPDCL to expedite utility shifting for the H-CITI elevated corridor around KBR National Park. Officials reviewed the 4.3-km project and ordered faster junction upgrades, foundation investigations, excavation and steel fabrication works
- 22 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 8:39pm - - new40 motorists booked for using mobile phones while driving in Hyderabad
Kulsumpura Traffic Police booked 40 motorists for talking on mobile phones while driving during a special enforcement drive at Retibowli Junction on Saturday. Conducted under ACP Dhanalakshmi’s supervision, the checks also involved counselling motorists on road safety and traffic regulations
- 22 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 8:33pm - - newNew city bus terminal to come up at Uppal within 100 days
The Telangana government has initiated the construction of a new city bus terminal at the Uppal Zonal Workshop in Hyderabad at a cost of Rs 3.22 crore. The facility is expected to handle more than 1,000 bus trips daily and serve nearly one lakh passengers.
- 23 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 8:02pm - - newNo cakewalk for Telangana electors seeking re-entry into voter rolls after SIR
Electors removed from Telangana's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise may face a stringent verification process if they seek re-enrolment. The final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on November 9.
- 23 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 7:44pm - - newCyberabad plans 7-km counterflow BRT pilot to ease congestion on IT corridor
Cyberabad Traffic Police and civic authorities are planning a 7-km counterflow Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) pilot on the JNTU-Hitec City-Raidurgam-Financial District corridor to improve bus travel times and reduce congestion.
- 23 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 7:20pm - - newHyderabad: MMC reviews road widening at Habsiguda, Uppal junctions
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to prepare traffic decongestion plans for Habsiguda and Uppal X Roads. Measures under review include road widening, internal colony road diversions and approach roads for the proposed Uppal flyover
- 23 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 7:08pm - - newTelangana Drought: Congress Blames KCR, But Where Are The Solutions?
Even as Telangana experiences drought due to El Nino weather pattern, the Congress government throws the blame on erstwhile BRS government, rather than initiating measures to mitigate the suffering of people
- 24 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 6:57pm - - SAP Learning Hub opens free access for final-year students in India
SAP has opened free access to its Learning Hub, student edition, for eligible final-year students in India, allowing them to develop industry-relevant skills across multiple business functions.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 6:25pm - - Delayed fish seed release worries Telangana fishermen
Delayed fish seed releases and falling water levels have raised concerns among Telangana’s fishermen over production and livelihoods. Fishermen’s representatives blame poor planning and stocking practices, while urging the State government to provide compensation and involve cooperative societies in planning
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 6:04pm - - Hyderabad student designs satellite receiver to aid remote Himalayan communities
Hyderabad student Aagam Jain has developed SummitSathi, a low-cost satellite weather receiver designed to bring cloud images to remote Himalayan villages without internet or mobile connectivity. Three receivers will serve 10 villages in Himachal Pradesh's Seraj Valley
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 5:30pm - - Talasani accuses Congress government of failing to prepare for El Niño
Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised the Congress government over El Niño preparedness, power supply and water issues. He also questioned the graduate voter registration process for MLC elections, announcing a meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer and an intensified BRS registration drive
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 5:11pm - - Troo Good opens seventh manufacturing facility in Hyderabad
Troo Good has opened its seventh manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, taking its manufacturing network to 90,000 sq ft. The company says monthly production has increased 2.5 times to 1,200 tonnes and plans to invest Rs 40 crore in its Alpha factory
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 4:58pm - - Hyderabad air quality improves during Dasara holidays as pollution levels fall
With people going to their native places, there was less traffic on the city roads with PM2.5, PM10 and several other pollutants declining at multiple monitoring stations
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 4:29pm - - Pharma company encroaches KCR Park, lays road in Pashmylaram Industrial Area
Sources allege Gravity Pharmaceuticals Limited encroached on nearly half an acre of KCR Park in Pashamylaram and laid a road despite TGIIC objections. Industrialists have urged government action, warning that similar encroachments could follow elsewhere in the industrial area
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 3:48pm - - Garden View Mall on Wakf land near Haj House lies unused for over 15 years
Garden View Mall, a seven-storey commercial building on Wakf land near Haj House, has remained largely unused for over 15 years. Rainwater reportedly stagnates in its basement, prompting activists to demand a structural assessment and completion of pending works.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 2:59pm - - Watch: Medchal traffic head constable allegedly slaps motorist during drunk-driving check
A head constable attached to Medchal traffic police station allegedly slapped a motorist during a drunk-driving check, according to a video circulating on social media. The motorist, Giri, also alleged that the officer seized his vehicle and verbally abused him.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 2:30pm - - DRI seizes 1.136 kg of suspected methamphetamine from Bhopal-Hyderabad bus
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 1.136 kg of suspected methamphetamine from a passenger bus travelling from Bhopal to Hyderabad. Officials found four packets concealed beneath sleeper berth mattresses and are investigating the source of the suspected narcotic.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 2:09pm - - Medchal head constable accused of assaulting motorist
A head constable attached to the Medchal traffic police station allegedly slapped a motorist during a drunk-driving check. A video of the incident went viral, drawing criticism online. The motorist alleged that the officer also seized his vehicle and verbally abused him.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 2:09pm - - KTR warns against government interference in private companies, misuse of probe agencies
BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the State and Central governments to avoid interfering in private companies’ operations and misusing enforcement agencies. He also called for Hyderabad to become a global AI hub and stressed the need for workforce reskilling.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 1:50pm - - HMWSSB to launch Green Water tanker service for non-potable uses
HMWSSB is preparing to introduce Green Water tanker services to supply treated sewage water for non-potable uses in Hyderabad. The plan includes GPS-tracked tankers, digital bookings and payments, designated filling stations and regular quality checks.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 1:45pm - - Hyderabad: HYDRAA uncovers illegal borewell hidden under mattress in Madhapur bedroom
HYDRAA uncovered an illegal borewell concealed inside a bedroom in Madhapur during a crackdown on groundwater extraction. Officials traced underground pipelines allegedly supplying tanker water to consumers, while previous tests near Sunnam Cheruvu found hazardous heavy metals in groundwater.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 1:32pm - - Hyderabad: Malkajgiri police check 3,617 vehicles in special drive
Malkajgiri Commissionerate police checked 3,617 vehicles and verified 3,448 persons during a two-hour SEAL-M operation on October 22. The drive covered three zones, resulting in 365 Motor Vehicles Act cases and e-challans, 28 drunk-driving cases and 126 vehicles seized.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 8:45am - - DRI seizes foreign currency worth Rs 1.56 crore at RGIA
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs 1.56 crore from two Indian passengers bound for Kuala Lumpur at Hyderabad airport. Both passengers were arrested after failing to produce documents establishing the lawful procurement and carriage of the currency.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 8:19am - - M Sridhar assumes charge as Director of HR at BHEL
M Sridhar has assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) on the board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Prior to his board elevation, he served as Executive Director (HR) at the corporate office in New Delhi.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:40am - - Bharat Biotech announces 40 pc price cut for Mosqivac malaria vaccine
Bharat Biotech International Limited has partnered with UNICEF and Gavi to slash the price of its malaria vaccine, Mosqivac, by 40 per cent to EUR 5.50 per dose. This price drop will enable up to one million additional children to receive the complete four-dose course.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:35am - - Youth attacks sleeping father with hammer in Hyderabad, victim critical
A 25-year-old cannabis addict was arrested for allegedly attacking his sleeping father with a hammer and a stone roller at their residence in Balajinagar, Hyderabad.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:30am - - IGBC urges HMWSSB to revive defunct rainwater harvesting pits in Hyderabad
The Indian Green Building Council has asked the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to restore blocked rainwater-harvesting pits across the erstwhile GHMC area to arrest the falling groundwater table.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:30am - - CMC officials tour Jawaharnagar, Dundigal units for better solid-waste practices
Senior officials and engineering staff of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation on Friday visited waste-processing and waste-to-energy facilities at Jawaharnagar and Dundigal. They examined transfer-station operations, pollution-control systems, ash management and resource recovery methods.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:12am - - Telangana NCC cadet flies sortie with IAF Chief
An NCC senior wing cadet, Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy, flew alongside Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh during a sortie at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:03am - - KIMS Hospitals launches Tulsa-Pro for prostate cancer treatment in Hyderabad
KIMS Hospitals in Hyderabad has introduced Tulsa-Pro, an advanced prostate cancer treatment system developed by Canada's Profound Medical Corp.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:59pm - - SCB elevated corridor: Cantonment body seeks fair compensation for affected property owners
The All-India Cantonment Boards Association has urged Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar to ensure fair and legally admissible compensation for property owners likely to be affected by the proposed NH-44 elevated corridor in Secunderabad Cantonment.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:57pm - - Woman alleges police ignored age documents, arrested husband under POCSO
A woman has alleged that Shankarpally police falsely declared her a minor and arrested her husband under the POCSO Act despite documents showing she is an adult who married of her own free will.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:28pm - - TGPCB orders closure of Saraca Laboratories after chloroform leak
The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has ordered the closure of Saraca Laboratories Ltd. following a chloroform vapour leakage incident that claimed two lives in Hyderabad. The board also directed the power utility to disconnect electricity supply to the unit.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:15pm - - India’s women and men win opening matches at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
India began their Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship campaigns with convincing wins in Ahmedabad on Friday. The women thrashed Malaysia 73-13, while the men defeated England 46-26. Sakshi led the women’s scoring with 13 points, and Naveen Kumar top-scored for the men
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:04pm - - Telangana steps up preparations for Khelo India Games
The Telangana Government is preparing to host the Khelo India Games from December 11 to 22. Sports Minister V. Sridhari reviewed arrangements, including athlete selection, venues, coaching, accommodation and transport, with a focus on developing medal-winning athletes from the State
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 10:59pm - - Manjeera pipeline leak near Sadasivapet disrupts water supply to 4 mandals
A major leakage occurred in a Manjeera pipeline near Sadasivapet town in Sangareddy district on Friday, resulting in a large quantity of water being wasted at a time when Singur is facing a severe water shortage.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 10:57pm - - Mumbai beat Hyderabad by 61 runs in Vinoo Mankad Trophy
Mumbai knocked Hyderabad out of the BCCI Vinoo Mankad Trophy with a 61-run victory in Indore. Tanish Shetty top-scored with 76 as Mumbai made 255 in 47 overs. Hyderabad were bowled out for 194 in 43.5 overs
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 10:33pm - - No irrigation water available next season: Telangana CM
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has warned of a severe water and power crisis over the coming months due to drought conditions and the impact of El Nino. Stressing that drinking water would take precedence over irrigation, he urged farmers to opt for less water-intensive crops.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 9:57pm - - Konkani groups show South Asian roots, traces of ancient West Eurasian lineages: CCMB
A genetic study by researchers from CCMB and Mangalore University has found that the Konkani-speaking population of India’s west coast possesses predominantly South Asian maternal ancestry, alongside genetic signatures linked to ancient West Eurasian and Bronze Age migrations.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 8:55pm - - Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation to lay foundation for Uppal bus terminal
The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation will lay the foundation stone for a new city bus terminal at Uppal on October 24. Costing Rs 3.20 crore, the terminal will include bus bays, concrete driveways, toilets and passenger shelters.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 8:49pm - - Three held in Hyderabad for illegal firecracker manufacture and storing
The Rajendranagar Task Force arrested three persons in separate raids at Attapur and Mailardevpally for allegedly manufacturing, storing and selling firecrackers without a licence or adequate safety measures. Police seized loose firecrackers, powders and seven cartons during the operations.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 8:42pm - - Altimetrik opens Healthcare & Life Sciences Center of Excellence in Hyderabad
Altimetrik has launched a Healthcare & Life Sciences Center of Excellence in Hyderabad to accelerate AI-led innovation for clients in the sector. The facility's first offering, PharmaOS, is an agentic AI platform for life sciences designed to help organisations rapidly develop and validate AI-driven workflows.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 8:31pm -