- newKTR targets Congress for abandoning election manifesto
BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of abandoning its manifesto and betraying voters. He welcomed BJP leader Vijay Bhaskar Reddy and his followers into BRS, criticised Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, and urged voters to unite against Congress in municipal polls.
- 44 mins ago 26 Jan 26, 1:31pm - - newACB raids Civil Supplies office in Kamareddy, conducts surprise check at Labour office in Kodad
The Anti-Corruption Bureau raided the District Civil Supplies Office in Kamareddy and conducted surprise checks at the Assistant Labour Office in Kodad. The ACB found inspection lapses, pending applications and suspicious transactions, and said it will recommend action against the officials.
- 54 mins ago 26 Jan 26, 1:21pm - - newAfzalgunj man honoured for bravery during Nampally fire rescue
Dinesh of Afzalgunj was honoured on Republic Day for his courageous role in rescuing victims during a major fire at a Nampally furniture showroom. Ignoring personal risk, he stepped in to help as flames engulfed the building.
- 1 hour ago 26 Jan 26, 12:48pm - - newHyderabad: Hydraa saves nine stranded workers from Mir Alam tank
HYDRAA’s Disaster Response Force rescued nine workers and engineers stranded in the Mir Alam Tank after their boat’s engine failed late on Sunday night. The rescue was carried out amid darkness and dense water hyacinths, officials said.
- 1 hour ago 26 Jan 26, 12:47pm - - newMalkajgiri Cybercrime police crack six fraud cases, arrest seven
Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cyber fraud cases and arrested seven suspects, uncovering a pan-India network. The cases involved investment, matrimony and job scams, with ₹27.36 lakh refunded to victims following court orders.
- 1 hour ago 26 Jan 26, 12:47pm - - newMan arrested for illegal sale of steroid injections in Hyderabad
The Task Force (West) arrested a 25-year-old man in Hyderabad for illegally selling steroid injections without a licence or prescription. Steroids worth ₹1.60 lakh were seized, with police warning of serious health risks, especially to youth.
- 2 hours ago 26 Jan 26, 12:42pm - - newTelangana targets three trillion dollar economy by 2047: Governor
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said Telangana has set a target of becoming a $3 trillion economy by 2047, highlighting the Telangana Rising – Vision 2047 roadmap, Musi river rejuvenation, industrial reforms and GHMC expansion at Republic Day celebrations.
- 3 hours ago 26 Jan 26, 11:33am - - newCINIC hosts GenAI micro film hackathon, spotlights AI-led storytelling in Hyderabad
CINIC hosted a one-day GenAI micro film hackathon in Hyderabad, where over 60 shortlisted participants created 90-second films within six hours using AI tools, exploring the future of technology-driven storytelling
- 4 hours ago 26 Jan 26, 10:16am - - newKCR, KTR extend Republic Day greetings
BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Republic Day greetings, highlighting the Constitution’s role in Telangana’s formation through Article 3 and Ambedkar’s ideals. KT Rama Rao urged citizens to uphold constitutional values, equality and democratic principles
- 4 hours ago 26 Jan 26, 10:08am - - newHyderabad CP vows strict action against digital blackmail, cyberstalking
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has reaffirmed the city police’s commitment to women’s safety, warning that cyberstalking and digital blackmail will be dealt with uncompromisingly. The police assured confidentiality, swift response, and victim-centric handling of cases while maintaining a strong preventive presence across public spaces.
- 14 hours ago 26 Jan 26, 12:17am - - newShaheen Association organises National Girl Child Day event in Hyderabad
Shaheen Women’s Resource and Welfare Association organised a programme to mark National Girl Child Day at its office in Sultan Shahi. The initiative was aimed at educating women and girls about their rights and empowering them through education and collective action.
- 14 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 11:58pm - - newSub-inspector injured as car drags him during drunk driving check in Yacharam
A drunk driving check at Yacharam in Ranga Reddy district turned violent when a speeding car hit sub-inspector Madhu and dragged him for nearly 500 metres before locals intervened.
- 14 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 11:51pm - - newTelangana tragedy: 68 killed in three blazes in eight months
Telangana has witnessed three major fire accidents in the past eight months, claiming nearly 68 lives. Authorities have cited electrical short circuits and explosions as primary causes behind these tragedies.
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 10:32pm - - newRanchi Royals beat Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 to reach HIL final
Ranchi Royals defeated Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in qualifier 2 of the Hockey India League 2026 at Bhubaneswar. Tom Boon’s hat-trick sealed the win, setting up a final clash against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers. Amandeep Lakra and Jacob Anderson scored for Toofans
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 10:15pm - - newVamshi Kumar to lead Osmania University in South Zone cricket tournament
Vamshi Kumar will captain Osmania University in the South Zone inter-university cricket tournament starting January 27 in Mysuru. The squad includes Paras Raj, Kunal Daswani, Anivith Reddy and others, with N Surya Teja as coach
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 10:10pm -
- newShivange wins under-9 chess title at SLAN inter-school event
S Shivange won the under-9 category in the SLAN inter-school chess tournament held in Hyderabad. K Shri Shik Tejo topped the under-12 group, while Adhrit Padhy claimed the under-15 crown, showcasing young talent in the city’s chess scene
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 10:07pm - - newTelangana’s Nayana wins second gold at Khelo India Winter Games
Telangana’s Nayana Sri Talluri clinched her second gold medal at the Khelo India Winter Games in Ladakh, winning the 1000m short track event. She became the third skater to secure two individual golds, highlighting India’s rising ice skating talent
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 10:05pm - - newUttarakhand beat Hyderabad by one wicket in practice match
Uttarakhand defeated Hyderabad by one wicket in the BCCI Senior women’s one-day practice match at AOC Ground. Despite Drithi Kesari’s brilliant 5/44, Hyderabad’s 144 was chased down as Nandini Kashyap scored 39 to guide Uttarakhand home
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 10:03pm - - newAbhishek Agarwal scores century as Vidarbha dominate Hyderabad
Abhishek Agarwal’s fine century powered Vidarbha to 277/5 declared in the second innings against Hyderabad in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy. Hyderabad ended the third day at 42/1, still trailing after conceding a first-innings lead
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 10:00pm - - newShoumik and Anshika win under-8 chess titles in Hyderabad
D Soorya Shoumik and C Anshika Reddy won the boys and girls under-8 titles in the 24th All India TCA chess championship held in Hyderabad. The event saw strong performances across age groups, showcasing emerging talent in Indian chess
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 9:57pm - - newKaran Singh clinches Hyderabad Open men’s singles crown
India’s Karan Singh defeated top seed Max Houkes of The Netherlands 6-4, 6-4 to win the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis title. The third seed claimed the singles crown at Lake View Tennis Academy on Sunday
- 16 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 9:55pm - - newMumbai beat Hyderabad by nine wickets in Ranji Trophy
Mumbai defeated Hyderabad by nine wickets in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Hyderabad. Chama Milind’s fighting 85 helped avert an innings defeat, but Musheer Khan’s five wickets and Sarfaraz Khan’s overall show sealed Mumbai’s dominance
- 17 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 9:42pm - - newPadma Shri belongs to collective spirit, says Dr GV Rao
Renowned Hyderabad-based gastroenterologist Dr GV Rao described his Padma Shri award as a recognition of collective teamwork rather than an individual achievement. He emphasised that medicine, at its best, combines skill, science, compassion, and responsibility to society.
- 17 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 9:16pm - - newPower employees protest DISCOMs’ unilateral transfer policy in Hyderabad
TGPEJAC staged a protest in Hyderabad against DISCOMs for issuing transfer policy guidelines without consulting unions. The unions argued that transfers should be scheduled after the academic year and summer action plan to avoid disruption.
- 17 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 9:02pm - - newAIG Hospitals launches Centre for Microbiome Research India in Hyderabad
The Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) Hospitals, Hyderabad, has launched the Centre for Microbiome Research India, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing gut microbiome science and therapeutics for chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
- 18 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 7:48pm - - newRepublic Day honours: Telangana police officers awarded for distinguished and gallant service
On Republic Day, several Telangana police officers were honoured with prestigious awards. MGS Prakash Rao and Annu Damodar Reddy received the President’s Medal for Distinguished Services.
- 19 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 7:35pm - - newNampally fire victims’ families to receive Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia
The Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to families of those who died in the Nampally fire mishap. Revenue Minister P Srinivas Reddy assured strict legal action against those responsible and pledged full government support to the bereaved families.
- 19 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 7:24pm - - newHarish Rao calls for teaching strong lesson to Congress in municipal polls
BRS leader T Harish Rao urged voters to defeat the Congress in upcoming municipal elections, accusing the government of failing to fulfil promises and neglecting farmers and the poor. He said the polls would mark the BRS comeback
- 19 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 7:20pm - - newNampally furniture shop fire: Police alter case after five deaths in blaze
The Abid Road police in Hyderabad have booked Batcha Furniture owner Satish Babu under Section 110 of the BNS Act for attempt to commit culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Authorities await detailed reports from multiple departments before filing a charge sheet in court.
- 19 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 7:15pm - - newFire safety violations linked to tragic Nampally blaze
The fire department will prosecute Bacha Furniture’s owner for safety violations after a Nampally blaze killed five people. DG Vikram Singh Mann said rescue was hampered by blocked exits and combustible materials, though fire tenders reached the site within two minutes.
- 19 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 6:45pm - - newJNTU-H team inspects Hyderabad building after deadly fire
An expert team from JNTU-Hyderabad inspected the four-storey building in Nampally where a fire killed five people. The GHMC requested the assessment of structural stability. A preliminary report was submitted, with a detailed inspection planned after handover.
- 20 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 6:35pm - - newHyderabad: Two men sacrifice lives to save children and woman in Nampally fire accident
Two men, Mohammed Imtiyaz and Habeeb Quadri, died while attempting to rescue two children and a woman trapped in Hyderabad’s Bacha Furniture Building fire. The blaze spread rapidly, and thick smoke prevented them from escaping. Police confirmed their heroic actions.
- 20 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 6:30pm - - newFive dead in Nampally building fire, including two children
A massive fire in a Nampally building killed five people, including two children and an elderly woman. Rescue teams recovered the bodies from the cellar, and authorities are investigating. Fire spread quickly due to combustible materials stored in the basement.
- 20 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 6:10pm - - newTask force seizes 11 kg ganja, two arrested at IS Sadan
The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested two men at IS Sadan and seized 11 kg of ganja worth Rs 5.5 lakh. Police said the contraband was sourced from Nagpur. Three others, including a juvenile, are absconding.
- 21 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 5:00pm - - newLVPEI inaugurates new Lahoti Eye Centre in Kondapur
LV Prasad Eye Institute has inaugurated its new Lahoti Eye Centre in Kondapur. Opened by the Governor, the expanded facility offers specialised outpatient services and aims to improve access to quality eye care for city residents.
- 21 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 4:50pm - - newDrunk driving checks: Cyberabad police catch 296, Hyderabad 399
Cyberabad and Hyderabad traffic police booked over 690 people during weekend drunk driving checks on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Several drivers recorded dangerously high alcohol levels and will be produced before the court.
- 22 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 4:40pm - - newSingareni contract scam: Harish Rao demands in-depth investigation, white paper
BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of manipulating Singareni tender norms to benefit select contractors, named the Chief Minister’s kin as beneficiaries and demanded cancellation of tenders and a judicial or CBI inquiry into the alleged scam
- 22 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 4:14pm - - newCongress leaders in a fix over high command’s strategic silence on Telangana unit affairs
Telangana Congress leaders are increasingly worried over the party high command’s silence amid controversies involving Cabinet Ministers, internal dissent and the Singareni tenders issue, with no visible intervention or corrective action despite mounting criticism and adverse reports
- 22 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 4:09pm - - newHyderabad: Tiger on the prowl kills calf in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district
An elusive tiger roaming Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district killed a calf in a village cattle shed. Forest officials have set up camera traps to track the animal, which is suspected to have migrated from Maharashtra through northern Telangana.
- 22 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 3:56pm - - newDelay in class I age policy may hurt government school students
Telangana’s delay in fixing the Class I admission age may disadvantage government school students in future competitive exams. While private schools admit children at six, government schools still follow a five-year norm, raising eligibility concerns.
- 23 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 3:30pm - - newSCB elevated corridor pillar construction progresses near Paradise Circle on NH- 44
Construction of the SCB elevated corridor has gained pace at Paradise Circle, with eight pillars completed. While utility shifting and road widening are done, uncertainty remains over Begumpet Airport land clearance needed for the underpass.
- 23 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 3:15pm - - newFrom 14,000 to under 300: Telangana’s malaria elimination success story
Telangana has reduced malaria cases by over 98% since 2014 through aggressive testing, treatment and prevention. A new MOHFW-ICMR report calls the State a national model for malaria control and elimination.
- 23 hours ago 25 Jan 26, 2:55pm - - Five killed in fire at furniture shop building in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad’s Nampally, a fire in a four-storey furniture shop killed five, including two children and an elderly woman, likely due to asphyxiation. Rescue teams faced blocked basements. Authorities registered a case against the shop owner for safety violations
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 1:46pm - - Fearing trouble from Rajgopal Reddy’s followers, liquor shops open only after 1 pm in Munugode
In Munugode, Nalgonda, liquor shop owners continue opening after 1 pm following Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s instructions, fearing trouble from his followers. Excise officials insist shops operate from 10 am, leading to confrontations and ongoing tension
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 1:17pm - - BRS bars ABN Andhra Jyothi from party events after on-air insult of MLC
BRS has barred ABN Andhra Jyothi from party meetings and announced leaders will avoid debates on the channel, following anchor Venkatakrishna’s alleged rude behavior toward MLC Takkallapalli Ravinder Rao. The party demanded an unconditional apology
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 12:54pm - - TGSRTC operates 369 bus services from Mancherial, Asifabad to Medaram
TGSRTC is running 369 special buses from Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts to Medaram for the Sammakka-Saralamma jatara from January 25 to February 1. Fares range from ₹440 to ₹590 depending on boarding points
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 12:43pm - - The real story behind the Congress government’s scrapped T-Hub move
Hyderabad’s Congress government is relocating hundreds of offices from rented to state-owned buildings to avoid clearing ₹1,300 crore in long-pending rental arrears. The move risks overcrowding, disrupted services, and local economic fallout, highlighting fiscal stress and planning gaps
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 12:33pm - - Rescue team finds four bodies from furniture shop
In Hyderabad, rescue teams recovered four bodies from a Nampally furniture shop that caught fire on Saturday. Efforts continue to locate two more trapped persons in the cellar. Officials suspect asphyxiation amid large quantities of combustible materials
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 12:27pm - - Twelve persons injured in stray dog attack in Nirmal
At least 12 people were injured after stray dogs attacked residents in Mudhole mandal centre on Sunday. Victims sought treatment in Bhainsa and Thanur due to medicine shortages, while locals urged authorities to curb recurring dog attacks immediately and effectively
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 10:44am - - Yet another fire accident in Hyderabad, fire in ladies hostel in Alwal
Fire broke out in a ladies hostel in Alwal on Saturday night. Ten inmates were rushed to hospital after they became breathless due to smoke
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 10:13am - - Five trapped as NDRF, fire teams continue operations in Hyderabad
Rescue teams, including fire services and the NDRF, continued operations in Hyderabad to reach five people trapped in a building cellar after a major fire, as authorities consider demolishing the heavily damaged structure following expert inspection
- 1 day ago 25 Jan 26, 10:08am - - Sports Briefs: Lomakin-Ishaque clinch doubles title in Hyderabad Open
In the doubles final, second-seeded Grigoriy Lomakin of Kazakhstan and Ishaque Eqbal of India defeated fourth-seeded Jeffrey Von Der Schulenburg of Switzerland and Vanshelboim Eric of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3 to clinch the honours
- 2 days ago 25 Jan 26, 12:23am - - Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad stares at innings loss against Mumbai after dismal show on day 3
After finishing the third day at 166 for seven, Hyderabad still trailing by 127 runs in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match
- 2 days ago 25 Jan 26, 12:14am - - BJP corporator Vanga Madhusudhan Reddy passes away
BJP corporator from Champapet GHMC Division, Vanga Madhusudhan Reddy died on Saturday while undergoing treatment for an intestinal infection at a private hospital in Nanakramguda.
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 11:41pm - - Stray dogs kill deer on Hyderabad University campus
Wildlife displaced from Kancha Gachibowli forest adjoining the University of Hyderabad continues to suffer fatal attacks by stray dogs. On Saturday, two deer were killed near the MH-K hostel, highlighting the growing threat to animals after large-scale forest clearance.
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 11:31pm - - Truck overturns at Abdullapurmet, no casualties
A scrap-laden truck overturned after hitting a road median at Abdullapurmet on Hyderabad’s outskirts, causing a severe traffic jam on Saturday. Police and traffic staff quickly responded, moving the vehicle aside and restoring traffic.
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 10:57pm - - Model Rythu Bazaar inaugurated in Serilingampally
A new model Rythu Bazar constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore was inaugurated in Bharathi Nagar, Serilingampally GHMC Zone. With ample parking space, the bazar is expected to serve both farmers and consumers more efficiently.
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 10:53pm - - Singareni tenders manipulated to benefit Revanth Reddy’s kin, alleges Dasoju Sravan
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar alleged manipulation of Singareni coal mining tenders to benefit Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s relatives, and questioned the Congress government’s reluctance to order a probe, claiming recent statements by the Deputy Chief Minister pointed to a major scam
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 10:02pm - - Tender cancellations routine, says Ponguleti; defends son’s presence at Davos
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy defended the cancellation of Naini coal block tenders, calling it a routine process, and challenged the Opposition to point out any lapses. He also dismissed allegations over his son’s Davos visit and clarified that no government funds were spent
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 9:47pm - - KTR serves legal notices on Bandi Sanjay, Dharmapuri Arvind over defamatory remarks
BRS working president KT Rama Rao has served legal notices on Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind, seeking an unconditional apology over alleged defamatory remarks and warning of civil and criminal action if they fail to comply
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 9:26pm - - Hyderabad: Minorities Welfare Dept move puts Abul Kalam Azad institute manuscripts at risk
The Minorities Welfare Department’s move to take possession of the Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute has triggered protests from minority groups, who fear centuries-old manuscripts and rare books housed at the library could be damaged or lost without alternative arrangements
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 8:55pm - - Hyderabad: Four feared trapped in major fire at furniture showroom in Nampally
A major fire broke out at a furniture showroom in Nampally on Friday, triggering panic and large-scale rescue operations. Thick smoke engulfed the area as firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with at least four people feared trapped inside the building
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 8:44pm - - Cantonment land requirement revised for Hyderabad elevated corridors
A fresh survey for two elevated corridors through cantonment areas has revealed the need for 2.68 acres of additional Defence land. The variation will require HMDA to pay Rs 13 crore more to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 8:26pm - - CDS to hold two-day Constitution Conclave in Hyderabad
The Centre for Dalit Studies will organise a two-day Constitution Conclave in Hyderabad from Sunday to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution. The event will focus on social justice and marginalised communities and feature senior administrators and scholars.
- 2 days ago 24 Jan 26, 7:47pm - - Republic Day 2026: Traffic diversions and advisory for Parade Ground, Secunderabad
For Republic Day 2026, traffic restrictions will be in place around Secunderabad Parade Ground from 7 am to 12 noon. Citizens are advised to avoid key roads, follow diversion routes, and use Metro Rail. Malkajgiri Police helpline: 8712662999.
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