- newAltimetrik 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.
- 22 mins ago 23 Oct 26, 8:31pm - - newFlight disruptions leave Umrah pilgrims from Telugu states stranded in Saudi Arabia
Thousands of Indian Umrah pilgrims have been stranded in Makkah and Madinah following the temporary suspension of flight services by Indian carriers to Saudi Arabia, leaving many, including pilgrims from Telugu states, facing accommodation and financial difficulties.
- 37 mins ago 23 Oct 26, 8:16pm - - newHyderabad’s own ‘Bubbly Bouncer’ Harshitha Goud breaks barriers in male-dominated profession
For nearly 13 years, Hyderabad-based Harshitha Goud has worked in the security industry, challenging gender stereotypes in a profession largely dominated by men. Today, she runs her own agency providing female security personnel for events and celebrity appearances.
- 1 hour ago 23 Oct 26, 7:33pm - - newHCA chargesheet cannot end wider probe, says TCA
Telangana Cricket Association general secretary D Guruva Reddy has urged the CID and State authorities to investigate four other complaints concerning alleged irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. The TCA also reiterated its demand for formal recognition under BCCI rules.
- 1 hour ago 23 Oct 26, 7:25pm - - newICAI CA Intermediate results: Hyderabad’s Qutub Riyan bags All India 11th rank
Hyderabad-based student Mohammed Qutub Riyan secured All India Rank 11 in the CA Intermediate Examination, the results of which were declared by the ICAI on Friday. Riyan scored 473 marks and was among the top performers nationally. I
- 2 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 7:10pm - - newThree-year-old Mahika Nandepu attempts chess record in Hyderabad
Three-year-old chess prodigy Mahika Nandepu attempted to solve Blind Swine Mate puzzles across 160 chessboards within 30 minutes in Hyderabad. Supervised by a certified arbiter, the attempt will be submitted to the World Book of Records, London, for recognition.
- 3 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 6:20pm - - newHyderabad: Toddler dies after falling into water-filled bucket at home
An 18-month-old girl, identified as Rani Devi, died after being found in a water-filled bucket at her home in Pandu Basti, Quthbullapur. Her elder sister discovered her and alerted the family, who rushed the toddler to a nearby private hospital.
- 5 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 4:16pm - - newHyderabad: Retired employee loses Rs 11.69 lakh in life certificate fraud
A retired employee allegedly lost Rs 11.69 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as bank officials tricked him into sharing personal details and his mobile screen during a WhatsApp video call. Police said money was transferred from his fixed deposit and savings accounts.
- 5 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 4:16pm - - newED searches 15 locations in Telangana, Andhra over alleged betting, investment app fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched 15 locations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in an investigation into alleged online betting and fraudulent investment app networks. Officials are reportedly examining suspected hawala links and cross-border fund transfers, while recoveries remain unconfirmed.
- 5 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 4:00pm - - newTwo women from Adilabad killed as lorry hits ambulance
Two women from Adilabad district were killed when a lorry hit an ambulance at Kadtal village in Nirmal district on Friday. Another woman and the ambulance driver sustained serious injuries. The ambulance was transporting a patient to Hyderabad for treatment.
- 6 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 3:03pm - - newElderly man from Hyderabad loses Rs 33.39 lakh in online trading scam
An elderly Hyderabad resident allegedly lost Rs 33.39 lakh after responding to an Instagram advertisement promising profits from online trading. A woman claiming to represent a trading firm allegedly persuaded him to invest. Cybercrime police have registered a case and are investigating.
- 6 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 2:47pm - - newHyderabad: Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman at Medchal procession
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Medchal for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman who had attended a Durga Matha idol procession at Annojiguda. Police registered a case following a complaint and remanded the accused in judicial custody.
- 6 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 2:45pm - - newKTR says public anger against Congress will bring BRS back to power
BRS working president KT Rama Rao predicted the party’s return to power in Telangana, claiming public dissatisfaction with the Congress government was growing. He criticised its handling of agriculture and water, attacked the BJP and Congress, and challenged the ruling party to hold local elections
- 7 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 1:30pm - - newHabit-forming drug misuse raises concern across Hyderabad and Telangana
The misuse of habit-forming medicines is raising concern in Hyderabad and other urban areas of Telangana. While enforcement agencies target illegal sales at medical shops, experts stress the need to expand rehabilitation services and address the psychological pressures underlying substance misuse
- 7 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 1:26pm - - newKTR blames Congress for drought-like conditions in Telangana, alleges irrigation projects remain idle
BRS working president KT Rama Rao has blamed the Congress government for drought-like conditions in Telangana, alleging that major irrigation projects remain idle despite substantial Krishna and Godavari inflows. He said farmers are struggling to save crops and buying tanker water.
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- newOsmania University professor to speak at international conference in Moscow
Osmania University professor Rajesh Kumar will speak at the fourth International Conference BRICSCESS-2026 in Moscow from October 26 to 29. Organised by RUDN University, the conference will feature his talk on the importance of physical literacy in India.
- 9 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:50am - - newHyderabad woman dies by suicide after alleged harassment by boyfriend
A 23-year-old woman died by suicide at her residence in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, after allegedly facing physical and mental harassment from her boyfriend. Her mother lodged a complaint, following which Uppal police registered a case and began an investigation
- 9 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:25am - - newAir India flight with 109 passengers makes emergency landing in Hyderabad
An Air India flight carrying 109 passengers reportedly made an emergency landing at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a technical issue developed shortly after take-off. All passengers were reported safe, while technical personnel inspected the aircraft to identify the fault
- 10 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:15am - - newDasara bird poaching puts Indian Pittas, kingfishers at risk
Wildlife activists in Telangana have raised concerns over Indian Pittas and White-throated Kingfishers being captured and displayed during Dasara. They urged authorities to track social media posts showing captive birds and take action against those responsible for the practice
- 10 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:08am - - newTelangana: Two workers die in gas leak at Saraca Laboratories in Sangareddy
Two workers from Andhra Pradesh died following a gas leak at Saraca Laboratories Limited in Sangareddy district early Friday. Former Minister T Harish Rao demanded action over alleged safety violations and sought compensation for the victims' families
- 11 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 9:39am - - newFire engulfs huts in Kukatpally, two suffer injuries
A major fire broke out in Harijan Seva Sangham Colony in Kukatpally late Thursday night, gutting several huts and a nearby firewood shop. Two people suffered serious injuries while attempting to douse the flames. Officials are investigating the cause
- 13 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 8:21am - - newBank of Baroda rolls out festive offers on loans, savings accounts and debit cards
Bank of Baroda has launched its festive campaign, offering home loans starting at 7.40%, car loans at 7.85%, debit card discounts and savings account benefits. The campaign also features electric vehicle financing concessions and funding solutions for MSMEs.
- 20 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 1:10am - - newMercedes-Benz Silver Star Hyderabad Celebrates 51 Deliveries During Dussehra Navaratri
Mercedes-Benz Silver Star, an authorised dealership in Hyderabad, celebrated Dussehra and Navaratri with 51 car deliveries. The dealership said the milestone reflected customer aspirations, family celebrations and trust in the brand’s luxury, innovation, safety and performance.
- 20 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 12:30am - - newTelangana plans one-time settlement scheme for industrial power dues
Telangana plans a one-time settlement scheme to help closed industries clear outstanding electricity dues. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has also directed officials to strengthen thermal generation, secure coal supplies and prepare for rising power demand during summer.
- 23 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 9:49pm - - Cotton procurement centres to open as Telangana targets MSP for farmers
Telangana has directed officials to open cotton procurement centres for the 2026-27 Kharif season, stressing minimum support prices, timely purchases and payments. The State has expanded procurement facilities and introduced digital systems to improve transparency for farmers.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 8:49pm - - Hyderabad: UFERWAS seeks improved civic services in ‘CURE’ area
UFERWAS representatives met Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan to seek improved civic services and greater public participation in the CURE area. Their demands included stronger ward committees, rainwater harvesting, road improvements, sewage water management and simpler registration procedures.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 8:49pm - - Rangareddy tops Telangana with 9,092 electors marked for deletion during SIR
Rangareddy has recorded 9,092 electors marked for deletion during Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision. Across 119 Assembly constituencies, 32,214 electors face removal from the final rolls, as hearings continue ahead of the November 5 deadline and November 9 publication.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 8:20pm - - CCMB researchers discover protein mechanism that helps human cells fight viral infections
Researchers at Hyderabad's CSIR-CCMB have identified DZIP3, a protein that detects viral RNA and activates immune defences. Published in The EMBO Journal, the study reports protection against viruses and could inform development of therapies to strengthen the body's antiviral immunity.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 7:48pm - - Hyderabad: DRDO employee dies after assault over alleged woman harassment
A 55-year-old DRDO employee, Ram Mohan, died in Hyderabad after allegedly being pushed to the ground during a confrontation over alleged harassment of a young woman. Chikkadpally police registered a case following a complaint by his wife and are investigating.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 7:29pm - - Palamuru Congress leaders seek halt to Dindi water diversion, flag PRLI delays
Congress leaders from the erstwhile Palamuru region have urged the government to stop diverting PRLI water towards the Dindi project, warning of adverse effects on irrigation. Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy promised discussions with officials to address their concerns.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 7:09pm - - IIT Hyderabad launches India’s first academic credit course on ‘Goodness’
IIT Hyderabad has introduced a one-credit elective on goodness, character and human flourishing. Open to undergraduate students, the seven-session course explores personal responsibility, different dimensions of well-being and the idea of success beyond income and professional achievement.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:50pm - - HMWSSB plans ‘Green Water’ filling station in Kokapet
HMWSSB is exploring a Green Water filling station in Kokapet to supply treated water for non-potable uses. The initiative aims to reduce demand on drinking water sources, with proposed real-time quality monitoring and controls on tanker filling.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:45pm - - Telangana doctors’ bodies condemn detention of FMG interns
Medical associations in Telangana have condemned the detention of Foreign Medical Graduate interns protesting for stipends and fair treatment. They have demanded the interns’ release, called for dialogue with authorities and sought equal pay and dignity for all medical interns.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:40pm - - Hyderabad: Waiter dies after alleged attack by colleague in Dabeerpura
A waiter, Sandeep, died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital after allegedly being attacked by a fellow waiter at a function hall in Dabeerpura. Police are investigating the altercation, which reportedly took place on Wednesday night.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:36pm - - Hyderabad Art Week 2026 to bring four galleries together from October 26
Hyderabad Art Week will run from October 26 to November 1, bringing together four city galleries for exhibitions, talks, open studios and interactive sessions. The inaugural event will feature solo shows, emerging artists and curated exhibitions across Hyderabad.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:30pm - - haf.vc invests Rs 3 crore in Hyderabad-based AI startup Hunar.AI
Hyderabad-linked venture capital fund haf.vc has invested Rs 3 crore in Hunar.AI, a conversational AI company focused on frontline workforce management. The funding will support infrastructure, product development, sales and expansion of its multilingual AI hiring and engagement solutions.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:25pm - - byteXL’s HacXLerate 2026 receives 4,000 registrations from 40 colleges
byteXL’s HacXLerate 2026 has received 4,000 registrations from more than 800 teams across 40 colleges in 10 States. The hackathon features industry-linked challenges in AI, campus analytics, digital risk protection and personal health, with potential career opportunities for top teams.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:20pm - - SSC Exams 2027: Fee payment schedule released, dates announced
The School Education Department has announced the fee payment schedule for the March 2027 SSC, OSSC and Vocational Public Examinations. Students can pay without a late fee until November 16, with extended deadlines available at additional charges.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:14pm - - FSSAI notices put baby food and nutrition product claims under scrutiny
FSSAI has issued show-cause notices to major food and nutrition companies over claims made for infant formula and children’s nutritional drinks. The regulator has sought scientific evidence and explanations, while also questioning the promotion of infant formula products on social media.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 6:10pm - - KBR Park commuters fear fresh traffic disruptions as flyover work resumes
Commuters around KBR Park are concerned about fresh traffic disruption as work progresses on a revised 4.3-km elevated corridor. Motorists fear dust and delays and want GHMC to provide clear construction schedules, traffic diversions and dust-control measures.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 5:56pm - - Four-year-old girl drowns in Yadagirigutta temple tank
A four-year-old girl, Shivalingam Aadhya, died after accidentally falling into the temple tank near Kalyana Katta in Yadadri on Wednesday. Her family rushed her to AIIMS Bibinagar, where doctors declared her dead. Yadagirigutta police registered a case.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 4:54pm - - Dasara return rush brings traffic to a crawl on Hyderabad roads
Dasara return traffic caused congestion on major highways and arterial roads in Hyderabad on Thursday. Queues formed on the Vijayawada–Hyderabad highway, while LB Nagar and Dilsukhnagar witnessed heavy traffic. Durga idol immersion arrangements also contributed to congestion in parts of the city.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 3:39pm - - Man from Markapuram dies under goods train near Charlapalli
A 24-year-old daily-wage labourer from Markapuram in Andhra Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after falling under a goods train between Charlapalli and Ghatkesar on Wednesday night. Railway police said he had come to Hyderabad seeking work and were investigating
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 3:06pm - - Hyderabad accident: Fortuner hits i10, crashes into electricity pole; two injured
Two people were injured after a speeding Toyota Fortuner rammed into their i10 at Peerzadiguda in Hyderabad. The car overturned, while the Fortuner crashed into an electricity pole. Police allege the driver was drunk and lacked a valid licence
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 3:00pm - - Hyderabad: Over 600 FMG interns intensify agitation after 15 days without talks
Over 600 Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) undergoing compulsory internships in Telangana government hospitals intensified their 15-day-long agitation by staging a dharna outside the Directorate of Medical Education in Hyderabad.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 2:37pm - - ESI Hospital contract workers protest four months of unpaid salaries
Contract and outsourcing workers at ESI Hospital in Nacharam staged a protest on Thursday over non-payment of salaries for more than four months. The workers, backed by AITUC, accused hospital authorities and contractors of failing to honour promises to clear pending dues and warned of escalating protests.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 2:14pm - - Electricians attacked with sticks following altercation in Shamshabad
Two electricians were allegedly attacked by neighbours with sticks in Rallaguda, Shamshabad, following a dispute over an object that reportedly fell on a house. The victims sustained serious injuries and were hospitalised, while their family members alleged police inaction.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 10:15am - - Man stripped, tonsured over car rental dispute in Golconda; five held
A car rental operator and his associates were arrested in Golconda for allegedly confining, assaulting, stripping and tonsuring a customer over unpaid rental dues and vehicle repair charges.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 10:05am - - Property dispute turns violent as man allegedly bites sister-in-law in Film Nagar
A property dispute between family members in Hyderabad's Film Nagar allegedly turned violent after a man reportedly bit his sister-in-law and threatened her. Police registered cases against both sides based on counter-complaints and launched an investigation.
- 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 9:55am - - BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus to host ATMoS ’26 from Oct 23
ATMoS ’26, the annual techno-management festival of BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus, will be held from October 23 to 25, featuring over 100 student technology projects, an AI hackathon, combat robot battles and drone racing competitions.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 8:58pm - - The Most Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Traffic Penalties in Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s traffic enforcement increasingly relies on cameras and digital challans. Motorists can reduce penalties by obeying signals, wearing helmets, avoiding phone use and wrong-side driving, maintaining valid documents, updating registration contact details, and checking or disputing challans through official channels
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 8:44pm - - Heavy traffic at Pantangi toll plaza as commuters return to cities after Dasara
Vehicular traffic spiked significantly on the Vijayawada–Hyderabad highway at the Pantangi toll plaza in Choutuppal as thousands returned home post-Dasara. The surge comes ahead of the reopening of schools and colleges on October 22 following the festive holidays
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 7:54pm - - Six-lane Allwyn-Miyapur flyover project threatens over 350 trees in Cyberabad
The proposed six-lane bidirectional flyover on the Allwyn-Miyapur X Road corridor in Cyberabad has raised concerns over the likely removal of more than 350 mature trees. While authorities say the project is essential to ease heavy traffic and accommodate future growth, residents and environmentalists warn of the ecological impact and the loss of a long-established urban canopy.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 7:48pm - - All eyes on KRMB, GRMB meetings next week amid ongoing water crisis
The KRMB and GRMB will meet on October 26 and 30 to discuss water sharing, reservoir management and disputes between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key issues include competing Krishna allocations, telemetry equipment, board funding and the Polavaram project’s backwater impact
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 7:32pm - - Prehistoric grooves and rock art discovered at Mrugavani National Park near Hyderabad
Four rock grooves of possible prehistoric significance have been identified near the Banda Juvvi Watch Tower in Mrugavani National Park, Chilkur, by historian Dr Satyanarayana Dyavanapalli during a safari visit.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 7:26pm - - BRS leader slams Congress over delay in restoring Kaleshwaram water supply
BRS Minority Cell General Secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda has criticised the Congress government over the delay in restoring Kaleshwaram water supply. He alleged that political considerations have overshadowed farmers’ irrigation needs amid concerns over rainfall and agricultural prospects.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 6:50pm - - Mega job mela to be held in Madhapur on October 26
A mega job mela will be held at Butta Convention in Madhapur on October 26 from 8 am to 1 pm. Candidates with at least an SSC qualification can attend preliminary interviews for opportunities across multiple sectors. Entry is free.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 6:45pm - - DRI arrests five in alleged gold smuggling case
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested five persons in an alleged foreign-origin gold smuggling case involving a route from Bangladesh to Hyderabad via Kolkata. Officers recovered three gold bars weighing about 3.1 kg and seized foreign currency during the operation.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 5:35pm - - Niranjan Reddy challenges Congress to lift Srisailam water for PRLIS
BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy challenged the Congress government to lift available water from Srisailam and address farmers’ concerns under PRLIS. He cited earlier interlinking works, questioned delays and tender cancellations, and demanded action on stalled project works.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 5:32pm - - GHSPCA rescues four Palapitta birds during Dasara
GHSPCA rescued four Indian Roller birds from different parts of Hyderabad during Dasara following reports of illegal captivity. Three were declared fit for release, while a fourth with a broken beak remains under veterinary care as activists urge responsible celebrations.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 5:30pm - - Jalpally residents flag civic woes nearly a year after GHMC merger
Residents of Jalpally Circle continue to report inadequate street lighting, poor sewerage infrastructure, unfinished roads and irregular garbage clearance nearly a year after the municipality merged with GHMC. They have called for urgent action to improve basic civic amenities.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 5:10pm - - IAF Chief AP Singh completes final sortie with first flying instructor
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh completed his final sortie in uniform in a Kiran trainer at Dundigal on Tuesday, flying alongside his first instructor, Wing Commander VS Kochar. The 55-minute flight brought his flying journey in IAF aircraft full circle.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 4:40pm - - Bharat Biotech arm Nucelion partners with VeGen Bio on CAR-T therapy
Nucelion Therapeutics, a Bharat Biotech subsidiary, has partnered with VeGen Bio to manufacture VL-2511, a dual-target CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma. The collaboration will focus on technology transfer, manufacturing scale-up and cost optimisation to support wider access in India.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 4:35pm - - Amazon Influencer Programme doubles to over 2 lakh creators
Amazon says its Influencer Programme has doubled year-on-year to more than two lakh creators. Participants can tag products on YouTube and Pinterest, earn commissions on qualifying purchases and help shoppers discover products, as creator-led commerce gains momentum during the festive season.
- 2 days ago 21 Oct 26, 4:30pm - - Krafton launches Battlin platform for competitive gaming
Krafton has launched Battlin, a platform designed to simplify competitive gaming tournaments in India. Players can discover competitions, register and track results, while organisers can manage events through integrated tools. Battlin Open Season 1 begins on November 2.
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