- newBRS slams Congress government for failure to take up people’s issues in council
BRS leader V Madhusudhana Chary accused the Telangana government of ignoring key issues, disregarding BAC decisions and deploying excessive police during Assembly and Council proceedings. Party leaders also alleged that members were denied entry and criticised the suspension of two BRS MLCs
- 49 mins ago 13 Sep 26, 6:19pm - - newHyderabad has 515 GCCs, another 50-70 expected within a year: Report
Hyderabad has around 515 Global Capability Centres employing over 3 lakh people, with another 50-70 expected within a year, according to a FICCI-Anarock report. The city is emerging as a major GCC hub, supported by talent availability and cost advantages
- 56 mins ago 13 Sep 26, 6:12pm - - newThree years on, Samagra Shiksha employees seek basic pay, job security in Telangana
Samagra Shiksha employees in Telangana have renewed their demand for basic pay and job security, three years after an assurance from then PCC chief A Revanth Reddy. The employees also sought health cards, ex-gratia payments and wages for their strike period.
- 1 hour ago 13 Sep 26, 6:00pm - - newProtest at Dharna Chowk seeks protection of Waqf, Jamia Nizamia properties
Various organisations held a protest meeting at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad on Sunday, demanding steps to protect Waqf and Jamia Nizamia properties. Speakers urged sustained public pressure, community participation and accountability, while women were asked to actively join the movement.
- 1 hour ago 13 Sep 26, 5:51pm - - newKhairatabad Ganesh to receive 50-kg ladacdu from Tapeswaram
A 50-kg laddu prepared in Tapeswaram, East Godavari district, will be offered to the Khairatabad Ganesh idol during the festival. Artisans observed Ganapati Deeksha while preparing the laddu, which is scheduled to reach Hyderabad by road on Monday.
- 1 hour ago 13 Sep 26, 5:46pm - - newCRPF constable dies at home in Borabanda, police investigate
A 30-year-old CRPF constable was found dead at his residence in Indiranagar, Borabanda, on Saturday. Police said his family found him in the bathroom. His family told police that he had been under financial stress over an unpaid personal loan.
- 2 hours ago 13 Sep 26, 5:14pm - - newGanesh Chaturthi rush grips Hyderabad markets, traffic slows
Hyderabad markets witnessed heavy crowds ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with residents buying idols, flowers, fruits and decorative items. Rythu Bazars and major shopping areas saw a surge in customers, while vehicles transporting idols caused traffic congestion across several key city routes.
- 2 hours ago 13 Sep 26, 4:55pm - - newOverseas scholarship delays hit Telangana students hard
Telangana students waiting for overseas scholarships are facing financial difficulties as approved funds remain pending. The backlog has risen sharply in recent years, forcing many students and parents to approach banks for loans to meet tuition fees and other education expenses.
- 2 hours ago 13 Sep 26, 4:40pm - - newTelangana rains: Kesamudram records 191.3 mm, Hyderabad gets moderate showers
Several Telangana districts received heavy overnight rain, with Kesamudram in Mahabubabad recording 191.3 mm. Mancherial, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Warangal, Jangaon and Nalgonda also recorded heavy rainfall, while Hyderabad and surrounding areas received light to moderate showers.
- 8 hours ago 13 Sep 26, 11:06am - - newHyderabad: BLO alleges assault, death threat by Old City resident
A woman Booth Level Officer working in Hyderabad’s Old City has alleged that a local resident assaulted her and threatened to kill her. Police have registered a case based on her complaint and launched an investigation into the incident.
- 9 hours ago 13 Sep 26, 10:22am - - newTelangana fee reimbursement: 72% of dues for three years remain unpaid
Fee reimbursement arrears in Telangana have increased sharply, leaving students from BC, minority and EBC communities facing difficulties. Government data shows that only 28% of the Rs 7,673.78 crore demanded for three academic years has been released so far
- 20 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 11:34pm - - newYRP Foundation Distributes 20,000 Seed-Embedded Eco-Friendly Clay Ganesh Idols in Hyderabad and Nalgonda
YRP Foundation has launched its 9th consecutive eco-friendly Ganesh idol distribution drive, handing out 20,000 clay idols in Hyderabad and Nalgonda for Vinayaka Chavithi.
- 21 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 10:22pm - - newRoad rage in Hyderabad: Couple grievously hurt after car collision
A couple sustained grievous injuries after a car driver allegedly chased and rammed into their bike in a road rage incident at Ayyappa Society, Madhapur, on Saturday.
- 22 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 9:31pm - - newCab driver missing from Hyderabad found murdered in Sangareddy
A Hyderabad cab driver, reported missing on September 10, was found murdered at Rudraram in Sangareddy district. His cab was discovered nearly 50 km away near NH-65, with beer bottles and biryani packets inside, which police believe could aid the investigation.
- 23 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 8:22pm - - newTwo interstate drug peddlers arrested in Hyderabad, drugs worth Rs 23 lakh seized
Hyderabad Task Force and Kacheguda police arrested two interstate drug peddlers and seized 21.2 kg of marijuana and 1 litre of hashish oil worth Rs 23 lakh. Police said the suspects allegedly procured the drugs from an absconding supplier from Odisha.
- 23 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 8:10pm -
- newSanitation workers protest GHMC privatisation of garbage collection near Assembly
Sanitation workers staged protests near the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Saturday against GHMC’s plan to privatise door-to-door garbage collection. Police detained several protesters and diverted traffic as rallies caused congestion around Basheerbagh and Tank Bund.
- 23 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 8:04pm - - newWoman killed, man injured as RTC electric bus hits bike taxi in Ameerpet
A woman was killed and a man seriously injured after an RTC electric bus collided with a bike taxi at Ameerpet on Saturday. The woman, who was riding pillion, came under the bus wheels, while the injured rider was hospitalised.
- 23 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 8:04pm - - newCombining diet, exercise offers most sustained weight loss: NIN study
A Hyderabad-based NIN study found that combining dietary intervention with physical activity can provide the most sustained benefits for weight management. The umbrella review analysed evidence from 112 systematic reviews and meta-analyses covering thousands of trials across more than 50 countries.
- 24 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 7:19pm - - newHyderabad: Gudimalkapur flower market gears up for Ganesh Chaturthi rush
Hyderabad’s Gudimalkapur flower market is witnessing heightened activity ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with traders stocking large quantities of flowers and garlands. Supplies are arriving from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while hundreds of stalls prepare to meet the festival demand.
- 24 hours ago 12 Sep 26, 7:13pm - - Hyderabad: Four arrested, 21 kg marijuana seized in Mangar Basthi
Habeeb Nagar police arrested four persons and seized 21 kg of marijuana from them at Mangar Basthi on Friday. Police alleged that two suspects brought the contraband from Maharashtra, while two others were involved in its local transportation and distribution.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 6:52pm - - Hyderabad: Dancer arrested in sexual harassment case
A dancer who had earlier won a Telugu dance reality show was arrested in Hyderabad after a woman allegedly accused him of sexual harassment. Miyapur police registered a case following her complaint, arrested the suspect and produced him before the court.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 6:47pm - - Hyderabad: Youth booked for allegedly threatening woman on Instagram
Medipally police have registered a case against a youth who allegedly threatened a private employee through Instagram and demanded Rs 5 lakh or sexual favours. The woman approached police after allegedly facing harassment over photographs reportedly posted on a dating app.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 6:31pm - - HBA hosts third India Leadership Summit 2026 on leadership in AI era
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association hosted its third India Leadership Summit 2026, bringing together healthcare and life sciences professionals. The two-day event focused on influential leadership, AI, career reinvention, commercial skills and the transition from functional expertise to enterprise leadership.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 6:27pm - - Hyderabad: Siddharth Shah adopts White Tiger cub on son’s 18th birthday
AssetNX India founder Siddharth Shah adopted a white tiger cub at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park to mark his son Chinmay Shah’s 18th birthday. Chinmay began adopting animals at five and has previously adopted peacocks, a Royal Bengal tiger and a cheetah.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 6:19pm - - Onion prices hit Rs 60-70 per kg in Hyderabad as arrivals fall
Onion prices have risen sharply across Hyderabad amid a supply shortage linked to poor monsoon rainfall and declining production in key sourcing regions. Prices range from Rs 45 to Rs 70 per kg, prompting consumers to seek government intervention
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 5:29pm - - Harish Rao demands rollback of RTC fare hike, accuses govt of burdening passengers
BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded an immediate rollback of the alleged RTC fare hike, citing a Rs 160 increase in the Hyderabad-Hanamkonda AC bus fare in 20 days. He accused the Congress government of burdening passengers without prior notice.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 5:29pm - - BRS turns suspension into mock Assembly, takes potshots at Congress
With its legislators suspended from the Assembly, the BRS held a mock session at Telangana Bhavan, using satire to target the Congress government. Leaders raised issues including irrigation, jobs, power shortages, 22A lands, women’s safety and election promises.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 5:22pm - - NIMS conducts complex heart surgeries on 19 children during cardiac camp
Nineteen children underwent complex heart surgeries during the fifth Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Camp at NIMS. More than 1,000 children received outpatient services from UK and NIMS specialists, while ECMO services were introduced under Aarogyasri during the camp.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 5:13pm - - Harish Rao demands rollback of salary cuts for municipal outsourcing staff
BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government over salary cuts for municipal outsourcing employees, demanding withdrawal of the orders and protection of existing pay. He said 31,000 employees and their families would face a severe financial burden.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 5:12pm - - 1980s AI photo trend: Cybercriminals circulate fake apps, malicious APKs
The viral 1980s AI photo trend has attracted cybercriminals, who are reportedly circulating fake photo-editing apps and malicious APK files. Cybercrime authorities have warned users against downloading apps from unverified sources and urged them to check permissions before installation.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 4:57pm - - GHMC garbage workers rally in city over demands
GHMC door-to-door garbage collection workers took out a rally in Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon as part of their protest over their demands. Police stopped them near Basheerbagh as security was tightened amid several protests, prompting workers to head towards Tank Bund
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 4:49pm - - Free clay Ganesh idols distributed across Hyderabad ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
Government agencies and civic bodies across Hyderabad are distributing free eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. HMDA, TGSPCB, GHMC, CMC and MMC are collectively distributing lakhs of idols at designated centres across the city and surrounding areas.
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 4:41pm - - Telangana’s vegetable cultivation area falls nearly 80 percent in 11 years
Telangana’s vegetable cultivation area has fallen nearly 80 per cent over 11 years, a policy expert has said, flagging growing dependence on other states. He urged the government to strengthen procurement, credit, markets, seeds, land-use policy and cold-chain infrastructure
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 3:58pm - - KNRUHS begins second phase of MBBS counselling for 2026-27
KNRUHS has opened the second phase of web-based counselling for MBBS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026-27. Eligible candidates can exercise web options until 1 pm on September 14, with allotments scheduled to begin September 15
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 3:52pm - - CII’s 25th Energy Efficiency Summit to begin in Hyderabad on September 16
CII will host its 25th Energy Efficiency Summit in Hyderabad from September 16 to 18, bringing together 3,500 delegates and 150 speakers. The summit will focus on energy efficiency, clean technologies and sustainable practices, with 110 exhibitors showcasing solutions
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 3:39pm - - Sreenidhi University’s Global Education Fair attracts students
Sreenidhi University’s Global Education Fair attracted students from several institutions, with 28 universities from countries including the US, UK, Australia and Germany participating. Students explored international programmes, scholarships, fellowships, tuition fee waivers and teaching or research assistantships
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 3:34pm - - From buried dreams to Umling La: Saina’s solo motorcycle journey
At 40, Saina embarked on a solo motorcycle journey to Ladakh and Umling La on her Royal Enfield Meteor 350. After weeks of preparation and thousands of kilometres of riding, she reached the high-altitude destination, proving that dreams can be pursued at any age
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 3:12pm - - Telangana monsoon gains momentum, several districts record heavy rainfall
The southwest monsoon gained momentum in Telangana on Saturday, with several districts recording heavy rainfall. Mancherial's Kannepalli received the highest rainfall at 132.3 mm, while parts of Hyderabad and surrounding districts experienced moderate showers and overcast conditions
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 1:53pm - - Gandhi Hospital doctors manage high-risk childbirth in woman with rare blood disorder
A multidisciplinary team at Gandhi Hospital successfully managed the high-risk delivery of a 21-year-old woman with rare congenital Factor VII deficiency. Doctors administered 65 vials of recombinant Factor VII before she delivered a healthy 2-kg baby girl safely
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 1:44pm - - Watch: ABVP, TRSV activists detained during student protest at Telangana Assembly
Student organisations protested at the Telangana Assembly on Saturday, demanding clearance of pending fee reimbursement dues and scholarships and withdrawal of GO No. 97. ABVP and TRSV activists were detained by police as they attempted to proceed towards the Assembly
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 1:35pm - - Traffic diverted near Telangana Assembly as protesters gather
Heavy vehicle traffic was diverted near the Telangana Assembly on Saturday after protesters from different groups arrived in buses. Police diverted buses and other heavy vehicles from Public Gardens towards Basheerbagh and Liberty Junction as a precautionary measure
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 1:30pm - - GHMC garbage workers detained during protest near Telangana Assembly
Several GHMC garbage collection workers were detained while protesting near the Telangana Assembly against proposed changes to the door-to-door garbage collection system. The workers demanded continuation of the existing system and opposed handing over collection work to private agencies
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 12:23pm - - KT Rama Rao questions Telangana Police over sexual harassment case against BRS leaders
BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned the Telangana Police over a sexual harassment case registered against BRS legislators following an Assembly altercation. He also questioned DGP CV Anand over allegations involving Congress leaders and asked Rahul Gandhi for answers
- 1 day ago 12 Sep 26, 11:10am - - Congress government owes Rs. 8,591 crore in fee reimbursement dues
AIMIM Floor Leader Akbaruddin Owaisi criticised the Congress government in the Assembly for failing to clear fee reimbursement dues, citing hardships faced by students, teachers and colleges. He pointed out that while the previous BRS government had released over Rs.19,000 crore under the scheme, the Congress dispensation had paid only Rs.1,164 crore in the last two-and-a-half years.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 11:13pm - - NephroPlus launches dialysis academy to train nurses for global deployment
NephroPlus has launched the NephroPlus International Dialysis Academy (NIDA) in Hyderabad to train nursing graduates from India and the Philippines for specialised careers in dialysis care and overseas deployment.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 10:17pm - - Sridhar Babu defends TCS data centre amid power and water concerns
The Telangana government has defended the establishment of a Rs 70,000 crore TCS AI Data Centre in Hyderabad, despite concerns over its power and water consumption. IT Minister D Sridhar Babu told the Assembly that the project would create 22,000 jobs and generate significant revenue.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 10:08pm - - Telangana HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of ex-Jubilee Hills Inspector in sexual harassment case
The Telangana High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former Jubilee Hills Inspector U. Srinivasulu Reddy, accused of sexual harassment in a case registered at Ameenpur Police Station. The court accepted the State’s contention that custodial interrogation was necessary, citing serious allegations including sexual assault, intimidation, and misuse of official position.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 9:59pm - - Hyderabad Cybercrime Police bring impersonation fraud accused from Patiala
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have secured custody of Gaurav Kumar, alias Gora, from Patiala Central Prison in connection with an impersonation fraud. Kumar allegedly posed as Rahul Gandhi’s aide Kanishka Singh and duped several former MLA candidates across states, collecting Rs 3 crore and gold ornaments.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 9:48pm - - Telangana bans analogue paneer for one year
TG SAFE has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue paneer under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The move aims to curb deceptive practices where non-dairy substitutes are marketed as genuine paneer.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 9:31pm - - Traffic diversions announced for Khairatabad Bada Ganesh
Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions from September 12 to 24 around Khairatabad Bada Ganesh to manage heavy festive rush. Key junctions including Necklace Rotary, Secretariat, and Masab Tank are expected to witness congestion, with designated parking arranged near IMAX and Vishveshwaraiah Bhavan.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 9:20pm - - Hindi important but diversity India’s strength, says TGCHE chief
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- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 8:31pm - - HMWSSB drafts roadmap to stop sewage inflow into Durgam Cheruvu
The HMWSSB is preparing a roadmap to prevent sewage from entering Durgam Cheruvu. Managing Director Ashok Reddy inspected drains, treatment plants and diversion systems, and directed officials to map inflows and survey private STPs in the catchment.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 8:21pm - - Arms theft at Madras Regiment: Thousands of call records analysed, suspects grilled
An extensive investigation was launched after weapons and ammunition went missing from the Madras Regiment Headquarters Company in Bolarum. Telangana police, Army intelligence and other agencies scrutinised thousands of call records, CCTV footage and questioned dozens of personnel, but no espionage link was found so far.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 8:12pm - - Retired Army havildar held for stealing rifles, pistols, ammunition from Madras Regiment in Hyderabad
A retired Army havildar was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly stealing rifles, pistols and ammunition from the Madras Regiment’s Bolarum unit. Police said Upputholla Mallesh, dismissed from service in June, broke into the armoury and concealed the weapons near his home before being tracked down.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 7:56pm - - Constable held for cheating woman after 11-year relationship in Hyderabad
A Hyderabad police constable has been arrested for allegedly cheating a woman with whom he maintained a relationship for over a decade before marrying another. The woman accused him of forcing multiple abortions and even booking a function hall for their proposed wedding before abandoning her.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 7:09pm - - Protest at Telangana Assembly as Banjara community seek installation of Sant Sevalal statue
Police detained several members of the Banjara community outside the Telangana Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad after they attempted to enter the premises during a protest. The demonstrators demanded that the State government expedite installation of a grand statue of Sant Sevalal Maharaj, revered as a spiritual leader and reformer of the community.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 6:57pm - - BRSV bid to storm Telangana Assembly foiled; police detain protesters
Police on Friday foiled an attempt by Bharat Rashtra Vidyarthi Samithi (BRSV) activists to storm the Telangana Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad while pressing for student-related demands, including withdrawal of GO No. 97 and release of pending scholarships.
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 6:37pm - - Telangana Forest department proposes weapons for frontline personnel
The Telangana Forest department has proposed arming frontline personnel with weapons and ammunition amid rising forest encroachments and attacks on staff. A Rs. 4,095-crore proposal is under consideration, while the government has also approved recruitment of 1,516 personnel
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 6:34pm - - Hyderabad’s Marfa bands see bookings soar ahead of Ganesh immersion
Hyderabad’s Marfa bands are witnessing a sharp rise in bookings ahead of Ganesh immersion, with popular troupes charging up to Rs. 60,000. The Afro-Arab percussion tradition remains an integral part of the city’s festive culture, drawing bookings locally and overseas
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 6:22pm - - Surya Prakash Singh elected National Academy of Sciences Fellow
CSIR-IICT Senior Principal Scientist Dr Surya Prakash Singh has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, for his research contributions to Chemical Sciences, particularly advanced functional materials for chemical industry and energy applications
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 5:53pm - - Telangana’s expanding 22A list leaves property owners, farmers in limbo
Property owners and farmers across Telangana have approached the BRS with complaints over the Section 22A prohibited list, alleging that wrongful land classifications have blocked registrations, bank loans, subsidies and welfare benefits, while some cases have raised allegations of extortion
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 5:28pm - - Retired Army havildar arrested for stealing firearms from Bolarum battalion
A retired Army havildar was arrested for allegedly stealing rifles, pistols, ammunition and other equipment from the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment, at Bolarum. Police recovered the stolen arms and ammunition from Kowkoor, Yapral and Achampet in Telangana
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 5:24pm - - 22(A) land list: Private owners caught in Telangana’s prohibited-land maze
The 22(A) prohibited land list has become a major concern for Telangana property owners, with BRS leader T Harish Rao alleging irregularities in the inclusion and removal of survey numbers. Several cases involving government and private land were highlighted at Telangana Bhavan
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 5:19pm - - BRS women MLAs approach NHRC over alleged assault at Assembly
BRS women MLAs approached the NHRC and National Commission for Women in New Delhi, alleging that police assaulted and humiliated them while preventing them from entering the Telangana Assembly. They sought intervention over alleged rights violations and police action against legislators
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 4:56pm - - HYDRAA steps up desilting of IDL Lake ahead of Ganesh immersion
Desilting work at Rangadhamuni Cheruvu, or IDL Lake, in Kukatpally is underway ahead of Ganesh idol immersion on September 25. HYDRAA has been tasked with removing more than 20 feet of accumulated silt, waste and PoP from the lake
- 2 days ago 11 Sep 26, 4:49pm -