- newM 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 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 12:40am - - newBharat 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 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 12:35am - - newYouth 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.
- 3 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 12:30am - - newIGBC 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.
- 3 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 12:30am - - newCMC 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.
- 3 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 12:12am - - newTelangana 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.
- 3 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 12:03am - - newKIMS 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.
- 3 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:59pm - - newSCB 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.
- 3 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:57pm - - newWoman 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.
- 4 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:28pm - - newTGPCB 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.
- 4 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:15pm - - newIndia’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
- 4 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 11:04pm - - newTelangana 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
- 4 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 10:59pm - - newManjeera 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.
- 4 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 10:57pm - - newMumbai 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
- 4 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 10:33pm - - newNo 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.
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- newKonkani 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.
- 6 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 8:55pm - - newMalkajgiri 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.
- 6 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 8:49pm - - newThree 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.
- 6 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 8:42pm - - 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.
- 7 hours 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.
- 7 hours 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.
- 7 hours 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.
- 8 hours 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
- 8 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.
- 9 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.
- 11 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.
- 11 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.
- 11 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.
- 12 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.
- 12 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.
- 12 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
- 14 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
- 14 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.
- 14 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 1:08pm - - 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.
- 15 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
- 16 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
- 16 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
- 16 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
- 17 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
- 19 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 8:21am - - Bank 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.
- 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 1:10am - - Mercedes-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.
- 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 12:30am - - Telangana 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.
- 1 day 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
- 2 days 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.
- 2 days 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.
- 2 days 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.
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