- newGrand Bonalu festivities planned across Hyderabad
The Telangana government has announced elaborate arrangements for the upcoming Bonalu festival in Hyderabad, scheduled from July 16 to August 13. The festivities will begin at Golconda Fort and conclude at Lal Darwaza and Haribowli temples.
- 10 hours ago 25 Jun 26, 12:51am - - newRakshann Readdi’s four-wicket haul sets up Nalgonda Knights victory
Rakshann Readdi's four-wicket haul and Varun Goud's three wickets restricted Karimnagar Diamonds to 130 before Nitish Reddy's composed half-century guided Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a six-wicket victory in the rain-affected HCA Sreenidhi University TG20 match
- 10 hours ago 25 Jun 26, 12:28am - - newHyderabad school shocker: Class XII student delivers baby, throws newborn to death
A Class XII student at a Telangana Minority Residential School in Golconda allegedly delivered a baby on campus and threw the newborn from the second floor, leading to its death.
- 11 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 11:25pm - - newHyderabad air quality at risk as stubble burning rises in Telangana
The Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University’s Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory analysis found that crop residues were burnt in around 17 lakh acres during the recent Yasangi season. This analysis was based on the satellite imagery that was captured during months of April, May and June.
- 11 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 10:58pm - - newKTR lauds BRS leader Abdul Muqeet for diverting Rs 50 lakh wedding expenses for students’ education
BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised senior party leader Abdul Muqeet Chanda for donating Rs 50 lakh under the “Gift a Smile” initiative to support the education of orphaned and meritorious students.
- 12 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 9:58pm - - newBRS MLC seeks answers on Hyderabad Metro takeover, questions secrecy and financial burden
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused the Congress government in Telangana of burdening the State with heavy liabilities through the Hyderabad Metro Rail takeover without securing promised refinancing.
- 13 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 9:33pm - - newTelangana HC questions Government over non-payment of fee reimbursement to colleges
Justice Juvvadi Sridevi of the Telangana High Court pulled up the State Government for failing to clear crores of rupees in admitted fee reimbursement dues to private colleges. Hearing petitions from engineering institutions, the Court sought a clear stand and directed the Government to furnish clarification by Thursday.
- 13 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 9:09pm - - newHMDA earns Rs 120 crore from Medipally Layout e-auction
HMDA generated around Rs 120 crore through the Phase III e-auction of residential plots in Medipally Layout. Sixty-three of the 68 plots on offer were sold, with the highest bid touching Rs 80,000 per square yard amid strong buyer interest
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:53pm - - newBengaluru Bravehearts enter HSBC Rugby Premier League semifinals
Bengaluru Bravehearts secured a place in the HSBC Rugby Premier League semifinals with a 26-21 victory over Kolkata Banga Tigers. Jonas Mikalcius starred for Bengaluru, while Vuiviwa Naduvalo scored a hat-trick for Kolkata in a closely contested encounter
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:48pm - - newHarshit Choudhary’s unbeaten century powers Warangal Warriors to first win
Opener Harshit Choudhary smashed an unbeaten 121 off 62 balls as Warangal Warriors chased down 203 to defeat Anvita Khammam Aces by five wickets in the HCA Sreenidhi University TG20. The victory was the Warriors’ first of the tournament
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:44pm - - newHyderabad GST Commissionerate conducts outreach programme ahead of GST Day
The Hyderabad GST Commissionerate organised an outreach programme at Villa Marie Degree College for Women to mark upcoming GST Day celebrations. Students participated in essay writing and elocution competitions, while tax officials highlighted GST's role in economic development and tax compliance
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:39pm - - newArvind Iyer wins Brilliant Trophy Open Online Chess Tournament
Arvind Iyer emerged champion in the Brilliant Trophy Open Online Chess Tournament after scoring 11 points from 12 rounds. Sriharish secured second place with 10.5 points, while A Vishwa finished third with 10 points in the competition
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:36pm - - newCREDAI Hyderabad becomes Platinum Sponsor of TG20 Cricket League
CREDAI Hyderabad has partnered with the inaugural TG20 Cricket League as a Platinum Sponsor. The association aims to support cricket development in Telangana, provide opportunities for emerging players and reinforce CREDAI Hyderabad's commitment to sports promotion and youth engagement
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:31pm - - newHyderabad Golfer United and three others enter T9 Challenge semifinals
Hyderabad Golfer United, Bunker Busters, Chamundi Boulder Hills Tigers and Dasos by Mahi advanced to the semifinals of The T9 Challenge 2026 golf championship. Chamundi Boulder Hills Tigers produced the most dominant performance with a 4-0 victory over Par Timers
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:28pm - - newSunil Chhetri joins Zee 5 expert panel for FIFA World Cup 2026
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has joined Zee 5's expert panel for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. The former India captain will serve as a pre-show expert, sharing tactical insights and analysis alongside several prominent football personalities
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- newHyderabad’s Social Scene Turns Competitive With Trivia Nights
Hyderabad’s nightlife is witnessing a shift from dance floors to quiz sheets, with trivia nights in cafés and pubs drawing enthusiastic crowds. Rooted in the city’s strong quizzing tradition, these informal competitions blend entertainment with knowledge, attracting young professionals, families and seasoned quiz enthusiasts alike.
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:21pm - - newWorld’s oldest football enters metaverse through University of Glasgow project
The world’s oldest known football, dating back to around 1540, is being digitally recreated by University of Glasgow specialists. The project will produce a museum-quality virtual model, allowing global audiences to explore the historic artefact in immersive virtual environments
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:15pm - - newTelangana EAPCET 2026 toppers shun State engg colleges, prefer national institutes
Top rankers of the TG EAPCET 2026 engineering stream have shown little interest in joining colleges in Telangana, with only five of the top 100 participating in counselling. Despite the State government’s full fee reimbursement scheme for ranks below 10,000, many high scorers are opting for IITs, NITs and other premier institutions, treating the State exam largely as practice for JEE.
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:13pm - - newDespite AI fear, Telangana engg colleges bet on CSE
Despite growing concerns over the impact of AI on future job prospects in the software industry, engineering colleges in Telangana continue to prioritise computer science and engineering programmes. The latest seat matrix shows that CSE and allied branches account for the majority of seats under TG EAPCET 2026, with over 58,000 seats available, making it the most sought-after stream.
- 14 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 8:02pm - - newHyderabad businessman Abdul Muqeet Chanda launches Gift A Smile education initiative
Businessman and social worker Abdul Muqeet Chanda has committed Rs 50 lakh towards the education of orphaned and meritorious students under the 'Gift A Smile' initiative, using savings from his son's wedding to support deserving children from economically weaker sections.
- 15 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 7:28pm - - newFrom foot patrols to tablets: Evolution of police beat system in Telangana
Police beat patrolling has evolved significantly from foot patrols and point books to GPS-enabled tablets and vehicles. Officers recall decades of change in equipment, mobility and methods, highlighting how modern technology has transformed policing and improved monitoring of local jurisdictions.
- 15 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 7:22pm - - newAkbaruddin Owaisi inaugurates Rs 3.27 crore development works in Hyderabad Old City
AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi inaugurated Rs 3.27 crore worth of development works in Hyderabad’s Old City. As part of his outreach programme, he is touring municipal divisions and interacting with voters ahead of upcoming municipal elections expected in October.
- 15 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 7:15pm - - newTurkapally police bust interstate fake cotton seed racket, one arrested
Turkapally Police, along with Agriculture Department officials, busted an interstate spurious cotton seed racket and seized ₹10 lakh worth banned BG-II seeds. One person was arrested while another remains absconding. The accused allegedly misled farmers with false yield promises.
- 15 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 7:08pm - - newSIR exercise to begin in Hyderabad’s 15 Assembly constituencies from June 25
The Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Hyderabad’s 15 Assembly constituencies will begin on June 25, with 4,062 Booth Level Officers conducting door‑to‑door verification until July 24. Officials said the exercise aims to ensure accurate voter data, with help desks set up across the district to assist electors.
- 15 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 7:06pm - - newSix held for helping cyber fraudsters in high-return investment scam
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested six persons for allegedly facilitating a trading fraud that cheated a city resident of Rs 1.22 crore. The accused reportedly provided bank accounts to cyber fraudsters and earned commissions for enabling illegal financial transactions.
- 15 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 7:02pm - - newTGSRTC to introduce 37 new electric buses on five additional Hyderabad routes
TGSRTC is set to deploy 37 newly procured electric buses on five additional routes across Hyderabad. The expansion is expected to improve commuter connectivity, strengthen the corporation's eco-friendly fleet and reduce emissions, with trained drivers being prepared ahead of the phased rollout.
- 15 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 6:55pm - - newIMD forecasts more cloudy skies, light showers for Hyderabad
Hyderabad witnessed mostly cloudy weather with only scattered showers on Wednesday, while temperatures dropped across the city. The IMD has forecast similar conditions over the next 48 hours, with light to moderate rain likely and temperatures expected to fall further across Telangana.
- 16 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 6:45pm - - newCivil society groups call Hyderabad Metro takeover a bailout, demand transparency
Civil society organisations have alleged that the Telangana government’s decision to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail amounts to a bailout of L&T with public money rather than a genuine takeover. They demanded transparency in the agreement and raised concerns over the Rs 13,527 crore refinancing loan from IRFC.
- 16 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 6:24pm - - newTGCSB warns citizens about rising CEO impersonation fraud
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens about the rising "Boss Scam" or CEO impersonation fraud, in which cybercriminals use malicious files to gain access to devices and impersonate senior officials to trick victims into making financial transfers.
- 16 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 6:02pm - - newMan attacked with iron rod at King Kothi in Hyderabad
A 62-year-old man was allegedly attacked with an iron rod by two persons at King Kothi in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The victim sustained injuries and the police have registered a case against the accused and launched an investigation.
- 17 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 5:31pm - - newIkebasana exhibition in Hyderabad blends Japanese floral art with yoga
The "Ikebasana: Ikebana & Asanas" exhibition at Aalankritha Art Gallery in Hyderabad showcased yoga-inspired floral arrangements created using the Japanese art of Ikebana. Artists creatively interpreted yoga postures through flowers and natural materials, celebrating mindfulness, balance and artistic expression.
- 17 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 5:25pm - - newHYSEA, TASK hosts Project Drona 2.0 convocation in Hyderabad
HYSEA and TASK hosted the Project Drona 2.0 Convocation Ceremony in Hyderabad, recognising faculty members who completed advanced training in Artificial Intelligence, leadership and emerging technologies. The initiative has trained nearly 400 educators, strengthening industry-academia collaboration across Telangana.
- 17 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 5:00pm - - newGadwal Weavers Society opens new store in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills
Gadwal Weavers Society has opened a new saree store in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, further promoting Telangana's iconic handloom heritage. Established in 1986, the society continues to support weavers, preserve traditional craftsmanship and offer authentic Gadwal sarees to modern consumers.
- 17 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 4:55pm - - newKakatiya à la Française aims to take Telangana cuisine to global stage
The Culinary Lounge is launching "Kakatiya à la Française", a cultural and culinary initiative that reimagines Telangana's food heritage through French gastronomy. The programme includes expert-led discussions, workshops, art showcases and curated dining experiences aimed at promoting Telangana cuisine globally.
- 18 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 4:48pm - - newINCOIS issues special El Niño Bulletin warning of marine, coastal impacts
INCOIS has released a specialised El Niño bulletin warning of above-normal Indian Ocean temperatures until 2027. The developing climate event could trigger coral bleaching, marine heatwaves, reduced fish catches, and increased coastal erosion on India's east coast while benefiting maritime operations on the west coast.
- 18 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 3:57pm - - newAdulterated diesel racket supplying Hyderabad private buses under scanner
Enforcement agencies are investigating an alleged adulterated diesel racket supplying low-cost mixed fuel to private bus operators in Hyderabad. Officials suspect a Medchal-based network and are planning inspections, while also examining safety violations that could endanger passengers and vehicles.
- 19 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 3:52pm - - newHyderabad Police warn parents over unmonitored online gaming among children
Hyderabad Police have advised parents to closely monitor their children's online gaming activities amid rising complaints of unauthorised in-game purchases and excessive gaming. The advisory highlighted the health and behavioural risks of gaming addiction and offered support sessions for parents and schools.
- 19 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 3:46pm - - newMother, live-in partner held for allegedly torturing children in Ranga Reddy district
A woman and her alleged live-in partner were detained in Nandigama, Ranga Reddy district, after neighbours found two young children with burn injuries allegedly caused by physical abuse. Residents intervened, confronted the duo and handed them over to the police.
- 20 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 2:05pm - - newMinor fire breaks out in Kukatpally apartment, no injuries reported
A minor fire broke out in a flat at Lakshmi's Ragamayi Apartments in Bagh Ameer, Kukatpally, late Tuesday night. Fire department personnel quickly brought the blaze under control. No injuries were reported, and a technical fault in the AC unit is suspected.
- 20 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 2:01pm - - newHarish Rao warns Revanth Reddy against compromising on Telangana water rights
BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and demanded immediate intervention against Karnataka’s projects on the Tungabhadra River, warning of adverse impacts on irrigation schemes and drinking water supplies.
- 22 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 12:45pm - - newLazy momos trend takes over social media with no-dough cooking hack
A viral food trend called ‘lazy momos’ is gaining popularity on social media by eliminating the need for dough rolling and pleating. While many home cooks praise the time-saving hack, traditional momo lovers remain divided over its authenticity.
- 22 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 11:56am - - newHyderabad: Toddler dies after falling into water sump
A 15-month-old girl died after falling into an open water sump outside her house in Ghatkesar on Tuesday. The toddler wandered off while playing, and her parents later discovered her floating in the water. Police have launched an investigation
- 24 hours ago 24 Jun 26, 10:36am - - FIFA WC 2026: Colombia edges Congo DR to seal Round of 32 berth
Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia defeated Congo DR 1-0 in Guadalajara to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The victory gave Colombia six points from two matches and guaranteed a top-two finish in Group K.
- 1 day ago 24 Jun 26, 10:15am - - TG20: Ranga Reddy Risers seal five-wicket win against Medak Falcons
Ranga Reddy Risers defeated Medak Falcons by five wickets in the HCA’s Sreenidhi University TG20 Tournament. After restricting the Falcons to 164/8, the Risers chased down the target through a crucial unbeaten partnership between Nanavath Rakesh and Nitin Sai Yadav
- 1 day ago 24 Jun 26, 12:18am - - Delhi Redz defeat Chennai Bulls to win inaugural RPL Women’s title
Delhi Redz defeated Chennai Bulls 22-10 to win the inaugural Women’s title in the HSBC Rugby Premier League at Gachibowli. Lavena Cavuru, Eden Kilgour, Silika Qalo and Isadora Lopes starred as the Redz capped a dominant campaign with victory
- 1 day ago 24 Jun 26, 12:07am - - Gandhinagar police station SI trapped by ACB while taking bribe
A sub‑inspector attached to Gandhinagar police station in Hyderabad was trapped by the Anti‑Corruption Bureau while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from an accused person promising bail.
- 1 day ago 24 Jun 26, 12:06am - - Agniveers excel as Southern Command wins EME Sailing Regatta 2026
Agniveer Patil Anuraj and Agniveer Harsh Tiwari emerged champions in the ILCA-6 and ILCA-7 categories respectively at the Corps of EME Sailing Regatta 2026. HQ Southern Command claimed the Overall Championship Trophy at Hussain Sagar Lake
- 1 day ago 24 Jun 26, 12:01am - - A2H Chess Academy to organise open rapid chess tournament in Kukatpally
A2H Chess Academy will conduct an open prize-money rapid chess tournament at its Kukatpally campus on June 27. The competition is open to rated, unrated and beginner players of all age groups, offering an opportunity for chess enthusiasts to compete
- 1 day ago 23 Jun 26, 11:58pm - - Demand for 20,000 police jobs: JAC threatens to campaign against Congress
Telangana police recruitment demand, Telangana unemployed JAC protest, Congress government job promises, GO 46 abolition demand, Hyderabad free zone employment, Telangana assembly elections jobs issue, SI and constable age limit Telangana, DSFA president Vivek protest warning
- 1 day ago 23 Jun 26, 11:57pm - - Uncertainty deepens over Metro Phase-II after Revanth Reddy’s Delhi visit
The appointment of SBICAPS to review Hyderabad Metro Phase-I valuation, financing and Phase-II expansion has raised fresh concerns over delays in the takeover process and the future of Metro Phase-II, with the State and Centre set to act on the consultant's recommendations
- 1 day ago 23 Jun 26, 11:57pm - - Hyderabad Heroes defeat Delhi Redz 26-17 in HSBC Rugby Premier League
Hyderabad Heroes produced a dominant performance to defeat Delhi Redz 26-17 in the HSBC Rugby Premier League at Gachibowli. Key contributions from Diego Ardao, Taitaifono Tavita, Ravuama Seruvakula and Wolfram Hacker helped the Heroes secure an impressive victory
- 1 day ago 23 Jun 26, 11:56pm - - Telangana placed in top ten of CII–Sohrabji Godrej GreenCo rankings
Telangana has been ranked among India’s top ten states in the CII–Sohrabji Godrej GreenCo ratings, with Maharashtra taking the lead and Andhra Pradesh placed ninth.
- 1 day ago 23 Jun 26, 11:42pm - - IIT Hyderabad launches nuclear technology orientation programme for engineers, professionals
IIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts, has announced a three-month Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme to train engineers and professionals in nuclear power technologies.
- 1 day ago 23 Jun 26, 11:35pm - - Congress government’s selective media leaks draw scrutiny
The Congress government in Telangana is under fire for increasingly using selective media leaks to manage political narratives. The latest controversy involved reports of withdrawing deposits from SBI, followed by a reversal in stance within days.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 10:02pm - - ATM cash van driver escapes with Rs 17 lakh in daylight theft in Hyderabad
A driver of an SBI ATM cash replenishment van allegedly fled with Rs 17 lakh in Hyderabad’s old city on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the driver, Chirra Srinivas, took advantage of the absence of bank staff and escaped with the money along with an accomplice on a motorcycle.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 9:58pm - - ‘Donald Trump Avenue’ inaugurated near US Consulate in Hyderabad
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday unveiled a plaque renaming the road adjoining the US Consulate in Hyderabad as 'Donald Trump Avenue'.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 9:47pm - - HC disposes plea alleging irregularities in Rs 16 crore Hyderbasthi temple fund
The Telangana High Court has held that Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthana Sangam at Hyderbasti, Secunderabad, is a religious institution bound by the Endowments Act. Disposing of a writ petition alleging irregularities in temple construction and fund management, the Court directed the competent authority to conduct a detailed inquiry and pass appropriate orders.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 9:28pm - - Telangana HC pulls up GHMC for failing to clear footpaths in Hyderabad
The Telangana High Court has expressed strong displeasure at the continued encroachment of footpaths in Hyderabad and the failure of civic authorities to comply with earlier directions for their removal.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 9:14pm - - Hyderabad scientist K Thangaraj honoured with Padma Shri for genetic research
Dr. Kumarasamy Thangaraj, a leading geneticist at CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad, has been conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu. Over three decades, his pioneering research has traced the ancestry and migrations of Indian populations, while also steering the Genome India initiative.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 8:45pm - - Telangana School Education dept directs DEOs to shift surplus teachers
The Telangana School Education Department has instructed district educational officers to re-deploy surplus teachers to government and local body schools facing shortages.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 8:37pm - - Special Branch role under lens as personnel accused of shielding misconduct at police stations
The functioning of the Special Branch in Hyderabad has come under scrutiny following allegations that its personnel are failing to report misconduct at police stations to senior officers. Senior police officials, however, insist monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure accountability.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 8:31pm - - Shopkeepers pay the price for fraudsters’ QR payments in Telangana
Merchants across Hyderabad and beyond are finding themselves trapped in cybercrime investigations after fraudsters use QR code payments with illicit funds. Police, tracing the money trail, freeze business accounts, leaving traders unable to pay salaries or buy stock.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 8:21pm - - AI reshaping industries, varsities told to prepare students for multiple careers at WPU Open House
Speakers at the World Peace University (WPU) Goa open house in Hyderabad stressed that universities must move beyond preparing students for their first jobs and instead focus on equipping them for multiple career transitions.
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 7:54pm - - Telangana marks Olympic Day with grand statewide participation run
Nearly 1,000 participants, including Olympians, athletes, students and sports enthusiasts, took part in the Olympic Day Run organised by the Telangana Olympic Association and Sports Authority of Telangana, highlighting the importance of fitness, grassroots sports and community participation
- 2 days ago 23 Jun 26, 7:28pm - - Hyderabad Albatross win GRPL second leg, Aces retain overall lead
Hyderabad Albatross claimed top honours in the second leg of the Golf Rendezvous Pro-Am League at Haldi Golf County. Ahmedabad Aces finished second but retained their overall lead, while Delhi Royals secured third place in a closely contested competition
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