- newTelangana HC says interim bail permissible under BNSS, directs trial court to reconsider
The Telangana High Court on Wednesday criticised the State Prosecution Department for delays in filing counters in bail matters, warning that such delays could affect citizens’ liberty. Justice J. Srinivas Rao held that interim bail is permissible under Section 483 of BNSS and directed the trial court to reconsider a plea dismissed mechanically.
- 1 min ago 19 Aug 26, 10:05pm - - newSreenidhi University welcomes next generation of innovators
Sreenidhi University hosted its orientation programme for incoming students and their families at the campus quadrangle. McKinsey & Company’s Dr. K. Ganesh underscored the need for adaptability in the face of global disruptions.
- 42 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 9:23pm - - newPhenom to expand India footprint, create 2,000 jobs in Telangana
Phenom, a global Applied AI firm in HR and workforce transformation, will expand its India operations with over 2,000 new jobs and increased investments in technology and innovation. The company’s growth plans will be showcased at IAMPHENOM India 2026 in Hyderabad.
- 52 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 9:13pm - - newKhethworks opens Hyderabad office to boost solar irrigation solutions for small farmers
Khethworks Private Limited, a social enterprise focused on affordable solar-powered irrigation solutions, has inaugurated its new corporate office in Sainikpuri, Hyderabad. The expansion underscores its commitment to supporting small and marginal farmers with technology-driven alternatives.
- 1 hour ago 19 Aug 26, 8:56pm - - newTelangana Under-17 chess championship from August 22
The Telangana State Under-17 chess championship will be held at Vikas Concept School in Bachupalli on August 22 and 23. The top two players in the boys and girls sections will represent Telangana at the forthcoming Nationals
- 1 hour ago 19 Aug 26, 8:53pm - - newGachibowli Hockey Stadium gets FIH Category-1 certification
Gachibowli Hockey Stadium has received FIH Category-1 Field Certification after meeting international standards for playing surface, safety, lighting and infrastructure. The certification makes it India’s first and only Category-1 water-based synthetic turf hockey field
- 1 hour ago 19 Aug 26, 8:49pm - - newHyderabad housing market enters stable phase in July: Knight Frank India
Residential property registrations in Hyderabad steadied in July 2026 after sharp swings in May and June, Knight Frank India said. A total of 6,166 homes worth Rs 4,447 crore were registered, reflecting modest annual growth and sequential improvement.
- 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:23pm - - newHyderabad court convicts 33 persons in POCSO and PITA case
A Hyderabad court has convicted 33 persons in a POCSO and PITA case investigated by the Telangana CID. Five were sentenced to life imprisonment, while others received varying prison terms. The court also ordered compensation of Rs 5 lakh each.
- 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:11pm - - newTelangana polytechnic students protest YISU merger, demand cancellation of GO 97
Student protests intensified across Telangana against the Congress government’s decision to merge polytechnics with the Young India Skill University under the Shakti Department. Demonstrations were staged in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Mahabubabad.
- 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:10pm - - newBanks must reach farmers’ doorsteps, says Deputy CM Bhatti
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has urged banks to move beyond conventional lending and proactively reach farmers to ensure timely credit and boost rural incomes. Addressing the SLBC meeting, he stressed that banking success should be measured by outcomes such as higher farm productivity, new industries and jobs.
- 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:37pm - - newHyderabad Task Force busts gang peddling Nitrazepam tablets; three held
The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Rajendranagar) and Kamatipura police arrested three persons for peddling Nitrazepam‑10 mg tablets and seized 1,840 tablets worth Rs 1.23 lakh.
- 3 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:17pm - - newSanjeevaiah Park to host daily laser, water screen and musical fountain shows
TGTDC has launched a multimedia laser show with water-screen visuals and a musical fountain at Hyderabad’s Sanjeevaiah Park. Two shows will be held daily, with tickets priced at Rs 150 for adults and Rs 120 for children aged 5 to 12.
- 3 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:15pm - - newTelangana monsoon rainfall deficit stands at 12% as August remains sluggish
Telangana has recorded 430.1 mm of cumulative rainfall against the normal 488.8 mm so far this monsoon, a 12 per cent deficit. While July saw a recovery, August rainfall has remained sluggish, with 15 districts currently in the deficient category.
- 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:30pm - - newTGSRTC launches new electric AC bus service from Pragathi Nagar to Waverock
TGSRTC has launched a new electric AC bus service connecting Pragathi Nagar Kaman with Waverock via the ORR. The service includes morning and evening trips through Bachupally, Mallampet and key IT corridor junctions, benefiting daily commuters travelling to Waverock.
- 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:36pm - - newKnight Chess Academy to host Independence Day Chess Cup 2026
Knight Chess Academy will organise the Independence Day Chess Cup 2026 at Sloka International School, Manneguda, on August 23. The tournament is aimed at beginners and unrated players, offering young participants an opportunity to gain experience and improve their skills
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:33pm -
- newFour UTT National Ranking TT titles decided in Kanpur
Young Indian table tennis players produced four competitive finals at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur. Kritika Saibo, Debanshu Chakraborty, Ariv Dutta and Ishani Gogoi emerged champions in their respective Under-11 and Under-13 categories
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:30pm - - newHyderabad sees seasonal surge in viral fevers, flu-like illnesses amid wet weather
Persistent wet weather and high humidity have led to a seasonal rise in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses in Hyderabad. Doctors say symptoms can overlap with dengue and chikungunya, while urging residents to prevent mosquito breeding and avoid self-medication.
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:26pm - - newMohan Bhagwat inaugurates RSS coordination meeting in Visakhapatnam
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the three-day Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. The meeting will discuss issues including demographic imbalance and drug abuse among youth, with key functionaries from 32 RSS-inspired organisations participating
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:25pm - - newHyderabad drug case: Three alleged peddlers arrested, 16 consumers detained
Cyberabad police arrested three alleged drug peddlers and detained 16 consumers in a Gachibowli drug case. Police seized 95.41 grams of MDMA and 50 grams of OG Kush worth Rs 16.4 lakh and traced the alleged supply chain across Telangana, Kerala and Bengaluru.
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:20pm - - newTelangana SIR: 92.87 lakh electors to receive notices over roll discrepancies
The Telangana CEO has identified discrepancies in forms submitted by 92.87 lakh electors during the SIR exercise. Genuine electors left out of draft rolls can enrol again by submitting Form-6, while those receiving notices can provide replies and supporting documents.
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:11pm - - newDesign Democracy 2026: Fourth edition to be held at HITEX from September 18 to 20
Design Democracy will host its fourth edition at Hyderabad’s HITEX Exhibition Centre from September 18 to 20. The festival will feature curated exhibitions, DD Talks and DD Focus, bringing together more than 150 architects, designers, artists and thought leaders.
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:00pm - - newSiliconops.ai launches siliconcloud.in, sovereign cloud platform for Indian enterprises
Siliconops.ai has launched siliconcloud.in, a sovereign cloud platform for regulated Indian enterprises. Developed with Nutanix, the platform offers compute, backup, disaster recovery and managed cloud services, while keeping sensitive data within India and supporting data residency and compliance requirements.
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:56pm - - newHyderabad: 1,008 Jain women come together to chant ancient Namoththunam hymn
A total of 1,008 Jain women gathered for a special Namoththunam chanting programme in Hyderabad. Participants said the ancient hymn teaches devotees to admire qualities such as wisdom, humility and self-control, while encouraging people to choose worthy role models.
- 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:46pm - - newKrishnAnjali brings classical devotion to Hyderabad’s Nampally Exhibition Grounds
A Kuchipudi recital titled ‘KrishnAnjali – An Offering to Lord Krishna’ was held at Nampally Industrial Exhibition Grounds in Hyderabad. Presented by Jyothi Kalakshetram School of Arts, the performance marked the Golden Jubilee celebrations of ISKCON Abids.
- 6 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:31pm - - newWatch: Six arrested over alleged blackbuck hunting in Bidar
Six persons, including three from Hyderabad, were arrested for allegedly hunting a blackbuck at Chondi-Mamadapur grassland in Karnataka’s Bidar district. Forest and Police departments conducted a coordinated search operation, seized two vehicles and a rifle, and registered a wildlife offence case
- 6 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:11pm - - new22A restrictions leave ordinary families in distress, victims reach Telangana Bhavan for relief
Hundreds of Hyderabad property owners affected by 22A restrictions and ULC-related registration blocks gathered at Telangana Bhavan seeking relief. Victims alleged financial losses and arbitrary decisions, while BRS leaders T Harish Rao and P Sabitha Indra Reddy promised continued support
- 6 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:58pm - - newRs 1 crore recovered in 10 days after WhatsApp impersonation fraud in Cyberabad
Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested a 37-year-old Uttar Pradesh man in a Rs 1 crore fraud involving a forged WhatsApp profile. Police said the amount was routed through a suspected mule account and was secured and restored to the victim within 10 days.
- 6 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:50pm - - newHyderabad: Three arrested for allegedly selling vapes, e-cigarettes
Three persons were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling e-cigarettes and banned foreign cigarettes. Task Force and Banjara Hills police seized 53 vapes, 10 liquids and 76 boxes of cigarettes worth Rs 2 lakh from a Srinagar Colony shop.
- 6 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:36pm - - newKT Rama Rao, Harish Rao condole death of Virahat Ali’s mother
BRS working president KT Rama Rao, Harish Rao, Deshapathi Srinivas and other party leaders condoled the death of Basharath Unnisa Begum, mother of TUWJ president K Virahat Ali, and extended condolences to the bereaved family.
- 8 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:30pm - - newCongress, Revanth Reddy claim credit for KCR’s TIMS projects
The BRS has highlighted the timeline of Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences projects, asserting that the KCR-led government conceived the initiative, sanctioned funds and began construction. The claims come amid a political dispute over credit for the Sanathnagar TIMS campus.
- 8 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:44pm - - newActor Nidhi Agarwal appears before ED in betting app money laundering probe
Actor Nidhi Agarwal appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad on Wednesday in a money laundering probe linked to alleged payments through hawala channels for promoting betting applications. The agency is questioning celebrities and examining the flow of funds.
- 8 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:39pm - - newTelangana CEO releases draft electoral roll after SIR enumeration
The Telangana CEO has released the draft electoral roll following the SIR enumeration process, with 73.39 lakh electors removed under the ASDD category. Over 92.87 lakh electors were also flagged for discrepancies and will receive notices.
- 9 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:35pm - - newTelangana HC directs Kaloji Narayana Rao University to treat NEET candidate as local
The Telangana High Court directed Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences to treat a NEET-UG 2026 candidate as a local candidate after the State agreed that children of Central government employees should also be covered by the admission rule.
- 10 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:35pm - - newHarish Rao, BRS leaders placed under house arrest ahead of Sanathnagar TIMS visit
BRS leaders T Harish Rao, P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Talasani Srinivas Yadav were placed under house arrest in Hyderabad on Wednesday after announcing plans to visit Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. The BRS condemned the police action and alleged suppression of Opposition.
- 10 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:23pm - - newHyderabad Traffic Police book 1,349 cases in week-long drive
The Hyderabad Traffic Police registered 1,349 cases during a week-long special drive against motorists blocking free-left lanes and minors driving vehicles. The enforcement action, conducted from August 12 to 18, included 1,015 free-left violations and 334 minor-driving cases.
- 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:23am - - newHyderabad: 21-year-old beaten to death by friends after drinking session
A 21-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by three friends following an argument over a financial matter after a drinking session in Bandlaguda Jagir. Police said an iron rod was used in the assault and efforts are on to nab the suspects.
- 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:18am - - newHarish Rao placed under house arrest ahead of Sanathnagar TIMS visit
BRS leader T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Kokapet on Wednesday ahead of his proposed visit to Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. Police said the move was preventive, amid a political dispute between the Congress and BRS over the project.
- 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:11am - - newDhanush Srikanth nominated for prestigious Arjuna Award
Champion shooter Dhanush Srikanth has been nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award after winning gold with a world record at the 2025 Deaflympics. The 24-year-old shooter is now preparing for the senior World Cup and targeting the 2028 Olympics
- 21 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:39am - - newWoman killed after speeding car hits her in Madhapur
A 26-year-old woman, Bharathi Mukhi, was killed after being allegedly hit by a speeding car while crossing the road near Inorbit Mall in Madhapur on Monday night. Madhapur police registered a case based on a complaint
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:13am - - newThree sentenced to life for KPHB murder in 2010
A Hyderabad court sentenced three men to rigorous life imprisonment for murdering 45-year-old Mohan Naidu in a 2010 murder-for-gain case in KPHB Colony. The court also imposed a fine of Rs.10,000 each after convicting them based on evidence
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:03am - - newYash Satwalekar, Vignesh Reddy hit centuries in A-Division league
Yash Satwalekar and A Vignesh Reddy struck centuries as Sporting XI posted a formidable 424 for five against Deccan Wanderers on the opening day of the A-Division two-day league cricket championship in Hyderabad on Tuesday
- 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:37pm - - newP Roopa Rao wins 100m, 200m gold at Indian Athletics Series
Karnataka sprinter P Roopa Rao won gold in the women’s 100m and 200m events at the 13th leg of the Indian Athletics Series in Warangal. Maharashtra’s Ajay Khade emerged as the fastest male athlete after winning the 100m
- 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:25pm - - newBengaluru to host India’s first World Happpiness Summit
India’s first World Happpiness Summit will be held in Bengaluru on September 24, bringing together Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Kiran Bedi and others to discuss purpose, relationships, inner peace, mental well-being and the meaning of happiness beyond conventional success
- 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:20pm - - newBRS leaders demand removal of Malkajgiri lands from 22A list
Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy demanded the removal of lands in his constituency from the 22A prohibited list, saying nearly 30,000 families were facing difficulties. BRS leader T Harish Rao also demanded Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s resignation
- 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:11pm - - newFive cobras rescued in Hyderabad during Naga Panchami
GHSPCA and People For Animals volunteers rescued five cobras from Shalibanda and Moghalpura during Naga Panchami. Two snakes were cleared for immediate release, two are under medical observation and another remains critical, highlighting growing public awareness about wildlife rescue
- 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:59pm - - newKTR condemns removal of Peddi Sudarshan Reddy’s statue, calls it barbaric
BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the removal of former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy’s statue in Narsampet. He alleged political interference, demanded the release of detained BRS leaders and vowed to install the statue if the BRS returns to power
- 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:38pm - - newTelangana Employees Plan Protests on August 27, Mahadharna on September 10
Telangana government employees and pensioners are preparing protests over pending demands, including effective implementation of the Employees Health Scheme, the second Pay Revision Commission report and release of Dearness Allowance dues. A Statewide protest is planned for August 27
- 24 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:23pm - - Dasoju Sravan questions Congress govt’s loot of private property owners through 22A land restrictions
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Telangana government of misusing Section 22A to target urban property owners. He alleged delays, harassment and bribery demands, while claiming distressed properties were being bought at low prices by middlemen and ruling-party benamis
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:51pm - - Uttam Kumar Reddy directs cautious water release for irrigation
Despite high water storage in the Krishna and Godavari basins, the Telangana government has ruled out broad-based water releases for agriculture. Officials were asked to consider usable storage, reliable inflows and drinking water needs before deciding on irrigation releases
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:10pm - - KBR Park one-way traffic system triggers confusion, snarls in Hyderabad
The new one-way traffic system around KBR Park caused confusion, congestion and frustration among Hyderabad commuters on Tuesday. Long detours, barricades and unfamiliar diversions led to traffic snarls at key junctions, particularly during peak hours between 8 am and 11 am.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:10pm - - TGSRTC revises bus routes around KBR Park amid traffic curbs
TGSRTC has revised the routes of four bus services operating through Jubilee Hills Check Post and KBR Park areas due to one-way traffic restrictions. The changes affect routes 127K, 222A, 47L and 10H, covering several key Hyderabad locations
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:00pm - - Maanaveeya Development and Finance donates EVs to Hyderabad zoo
Maanaveeya Development and Finance Ltd Hyderabad donated a 14-seater battery-operated vehicle and an EV Nexus two-wheeler to Nehru Zoological Park under its CSR activity. The vehicles will be used for internal transportation at the zoo, officials said
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:56pm - - Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University faces financial crisis
Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University is facing a financial crisis as Rs 100 crore allocated for operational expenses remains unreleased. The university is depending on Osmania University for salaries, while fee reimbursement arrears of Rs 15 crore remain pending
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:50pm - - Telangana Postal Circle launches Ganga Jal and Rakhi envelopes
Telangana Postal Circle has launched Ganga Jal bottles sourced from Gangotri and special Rakhi Post Envelopes for the festive season. Ganga Jal will cost Rs 30, while Rakhi envelopes are priced at Rs 15 each across selected Post Offices
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:22pm - - ACB catches GHMC town planning supervisor accepting Rs 20,000 bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a GHMC Town Planning Supervisor allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe in Hyderabad. The officer had allegedly demanded the money to process a building permission file. She was produced before a special ACB court and remanded.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:20pm - - EAGLE Force arrests six in Odisha-Hyderabad drug network
The EAGLE Force arrested six persons for allegedly operating a drug supply network between Odisha and Hyderabad and apprehended 100 consumers, including seven students. Officials said 80 consumers tested positive for drugs, while 38 were sent for de-addiction
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:19pm - - Hyderabad: 26-year-old shopkeeper dies of electrocution in Balanagar
A 26-year-old shopkeeper died of electrocution in Balanagar, Hyderabad, on Monday night while allegedly trying to secure a loose signboard. Police said Sanju Choudhary came into contact with nearby high-tension power lines and later died at a private hospital.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:15pm - - Families donate organs of two brain dead individuals in Hyderabad
Families of two brain dead individuals from Warangal and Shankerpally donated six organs to needy patients under the State-run Jeevandan initiative. The donated organs included kidneys, liver and pancreas, following consent from the family members of the deceased
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:15pm - - Malkajgiri civic body to modernise traffic signals at key junctions
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans to modernise traffic signals at key junctions to improve commuter safety. Of 82 signal locations, 72 are operational, while 10 are out of service. The state government has approved a new three-year maintenance project
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:10pm - - Several Tollywood celebrities give up voting rights in Hyderabad
Several Tollywood celebrities residing in Hyderabad have opted to retain their voting rights in their native places in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. Officials said many celebrities with votes in Jubilee Hills chose to give them up.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 6:23pm - - Hyderabad Food Safety teams inspect 130 units, seize 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee
Hyderabad food safety teams inspected 130 establishments and seized about 36 tonnes of suspected adulterated ghee and raw materials. Officials said cheaper oils, vanaspati and artificial flavours were used in products sold as genuine ghee and urged consumers to remain cautious.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 5:30pm - - Telangana polytechnic students, staff oppose merger with Young India Skill University
Polytechnic students and staff across Telangana have opposed the proposed merger of polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Protesters fear the move could affect ECET and BTech opportunities, undermine SBTET’s autonomy and reduce the importance of diploma education.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 5:06pm - - Gaur Gopal Das, Dr Pratima Murthy to discuss mental health in Hyderabad
Gaur Gopal Das and psychiatrist Dr Pratima Murthy will come together in Hyderabad on August 19 for a dialogue on spirituality, science and mental health. The discussion will explore emotional resilience, healthier relationships and ways to build stronger families and minds.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 5:00pm - - Cognizant launches talent accelerator programme for 489 B-school graduates
Cognizant has launched a two-week talent accelerator programme for 489 graduates from 58 B-schools across India. The cohort includes more than 37% non-STEM talent and over 42% women, with training focused on business functions, sales, marketing and leadership.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 4:56pm - - Hyderabad: Sudanese man regains mobility after complex knee reconstruction at Medicover Hospitals
A 36-year-old Sudanese man with a severely damaged and fused knee regained the ability to stand and walk after complex reconstruction at a Hyderabad hospital. Doctors performed corrective procedures and a hinged total knee replacement before beginning his rehabilitation.
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 4:50pm -