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    • newSaharanpur mosque demolition: A state siege on minority rights

      Saharanpur mosque demolition: A state siege on minority rights

      On September 5, 2026, a century-old mosque situated within the District Magistrate’s Collectorate complex in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was completely razed in a pre-dawn operation commencing at approximately 5 am by local administrative authorities backed by an extensive deployment of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and the Rapid Action Force. Executed immediately following a lower …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top…
      - 1 min ago 11 Sep 26, 4:26pm -
    • newBig houses, empty hearts: The loneliness behind digital lives

      Big houses, empty hearts: The loneliness behind digital lives

      Hyderabad: Evenings are usually meant for outings, entertainment, fun, and frolic. But on September 8 evening, a group of thoughtful people gathered for a very different purpose — to reflect on something increasingly precious in today’s fast-paced world: human connection. In an age of instant messages and endless social media connections, people are increasingly losing …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp…
      - 7 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 4:20pm -
    • newMP: HC allows partial demolition of mosque for Simhastha Kumbh

      MP: HC allows partial demolition of mosque for Simhastha Kumbh

      Ujjain: The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday, September 9, dismissed two writ petitions against the Ujjain Municipal Corporation’s (UMC) notice to demolish a portion of the Shahi Masjid for road widening ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh, a Hindu pilgrimage. A single-judge bench led by Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt ruled that the Corporation’s proposed …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by s…
      - 8 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 4:19pm -
    • newSaharanpur mosque demolition: A Benjaminian critique

      Saharanpur mosque demolition: A Benjaminian critique

      In the early morning of September 5, 2026, as Saharanpur embraced sleep, all five main gates of the district’s Collectorate complex were sealed, turning it into a cantonment. Amid a heavy deployment of police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and Rapid Action Force (RAF), six bulldozers and JCB machines reduced the more than century-old mosque located …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by s…
      - 21 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 4:06pm -
    • newHouthis hit Saudi East-West oil pipeline in Madinah desert: Reports

      Houthis hit Saudi East-West oil pipeline in Madinah desert: Reports

      A possible Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude oil pipeline has been reported in the desert southeast of Madinah, with satellite imagery showing a large smoke plume and fire-detection data indicating sustained thermal activity along the route. In a post on X on Friday, September 11, The Hormuz Letter said Sentinel-3 imagery showed a …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
      - 27 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 4:00pm -
    • newHealth cards for employees on fast track: Telangana Dy CM Bhatti

      Health cards for employees on fast track: Telangana Dy CM Bhatti

      Hyderabad: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday, September 11, clarified in the state Legislative Council that the Congress government is giving priority to the welfare and health security of its employees. He stated that the process of issuing digital health cards to them is being expedited. Bhatti said that steps are …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr…
      - 32 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 3:55pm -
    • newTelangana Assembly: CURE Bill introduced, talks on data centres

      Telangana Assembly: CURE Bill introduced, talks on data centres

      Hyderabad: On the fifth day of the Telangana Assembly’s Monsoon Session, Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu moved the motion to introduce the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill 2026. The motion was carried and the Bill was introduced. Discussion on IT parks The session had started with the Question Hour, where Sridhar Babu, who …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib…
      - 37 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 3:50pm -
    • newWatch: Mr Faisu hints at wedding preparations in viral vlog

      Watch: Mr Faisu hints at wedding preparations in viral vlog

      Mumbai: Social media star Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr Faisu, has sparked fresh wedding buzz with a mysterious statement in his latest vlog. In the now-viral clip, Faisu says, “Mere paas kuch din bache hue hain, toh woh kuch dino mein kuch alag cheezon ki taiyaari kar raha hoon. Main aaj ke, kal ke …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download…
      - 55 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 3:32pm -
    • newRahul says India’s education system failing young generation

      Rahul says India’s education system failing young generation

      New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday, September 11, said India’s education system was failing the very generation it was meant to lift and asked students, parents and teachers to tell him why they have lost hope in it. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said fixing the education system begins with …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can als…
      - 1 hour ago 11 Sep 26, 3:19pm -
    • newDecathlon India’s wholesale business grows 20-fold in 5 years

      Decathlon India’s wholesale business grows 20-fold in 5 years

      New Delhi: Decathlon Sports India, leading sports goods manufacturer and retailer, on Friday said its wholesale or Business-to-business (B2B) business has grown 20-fold over the last five years and the vertical contributed about 10 per cent to the total revenue. According to RoC filings, Decathlon India’s revenue from operations was Rs 4,133.10 crore for the …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram b…
      - 1 hour ago 11 Sep 26, 3:11pm -
    • newHC to examine balancing motherhood with sporting career demands

      HC to examine balancing motherhood with sporting career demands

      New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has said it would examine and adjudicate upon the larger question of how motherhood and maternity are to be balanced against the demands of a sporting career. The question arose during the hearing of a petition by wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who became a mother in July 2025 and has …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download…
      - 1 hour ago 11 Sep 26, 3:09pm -
    • newJantar Mantar protest doesn’t reflect next generation: Keralam Guv

      Jantar Mantar protest doesn’t reflect next generation: Keralam Guv

      Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday, September 11, said the student protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak did not reflect the true picture of the country’s next generation and stressed the need to focus on character building among young people. Addressing a gathering at Mar Baselios College of Engineering and …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram…
      - 1 hour ago 11 Sep 26, 3:00pm -
    • newBihar flood situation grim as over 46 lakh people affected

      Bihar flood situation grim as over 46 lakh people affected

      Patna: More than 46 lakh people across 15 districts of Bihar have been affected by floods, with the situation remaining grim on Friday, September 11, as water levels continued to flow above the danger mark at several locations, officials said. Incessant rain across the state, coupled with heavy downpour in Nepal’s catchment areas, has caused …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to…
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:50pm -
    • newHouthis seize Perim Island, tighten grip on Bab el-Mandab area

      Houthis seize Perim Island, tighten grip on Bab el-Mandab area

      Yemen’s Houthis have seized Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandab Strait, tightening their grip on the strategic waterway, a local government official and eyewitnesses told AFP on Friday, September 11. Boats carrying armed Houthi fighters reached Perim, also known as Mayyun, after government forces withdrew from the island on Thursday, the official said. Reuters separately …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &…
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:37pm -
    • newIndia-born named dean of University of Texas nursing school

      India-born named dean of University of Texas nursing school

      Houston: India-born scientist Kavita Radhakrishnan has been named the fifth dean of the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, the university said. Radhakrishnan, who holds the Laura Lee Blanton Chair in Nursing, took charge as dean on September 1 after serving as interim dean since March 6. She has been a member of …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You…
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:33pm -
    • newGauhati HC orders repatriation of Mumtaz deported to Bangladesh

      Gauhati HC orders repatriation of Mumtaz deported to Bangladesh

      Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on September 3 ordered the Ministry of External Affairs to initiate efforts to trace and repatriate Mumtaz Begum, a 43-year-old Muslim woman who was deported to Bangladesh in May 2026. The issue dates back to 1998, when Mumtaz’s citizenship battle began after a police reference was made against her in …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan…
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:32pm -
    • newCrowd goes wild as AR Rahman visits dargah in Nellore, watch

      Crowd goes wild as AR Rahman visits dargah in Nellore, watch

      Hyderabad: Music maestro AR Rahman received an overwhelming welcome during his recent visit to a dargah in Kasumuru village, Nellore, where he arrived to pay his respects. Videos from the visit show Rahman dressed in a maroon kurta and wearing a traditional red head covering as he offered prayers at the shrine. However, his quiet …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.…
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:29pm -
    • newIran used Claude to track US warships, plan Khamenei’s funeral

      Iran used Claude to track US warships, plan Khamenei’s funeral

      Hyderabad: An Iran-linked account used Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence (AI) models to gather publicly available information on US naval forces and turn it into targeting recommendations, the US company said in a report published on Thursday, September 10. The operators built what Anthropic called “targeting handbooks,” using a Python tool they wrote with the model’s help …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top St…
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:14pm -
    • newGHMC ad agencies owe Rs 39.74 cr, top defaulter owes Rs 7.71 cr

      GHMC ad agencies owe Rs 39.74 cr, top defaulter owes Rs 7.71 cr

      Hyderabad: Outdoor advertising agencies operating across Hyderabad’s Core Urban Region (CURE) collectively owe the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Rs 39,74,15,778 in unpaid dues, according to data tabled before the Telangana Legislative Council on Thursday, September 10. The figures were shared by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department (MAUD) in response to a question …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Po…
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:13pm -
    • newSaudi Crown Prince urges US to strike Houthis, Trump declines

      Saudi Crown Prince urges US to strike Houthis, Trump declines

      Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump twice on Thursday, September 10, and urged him to authorise strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis as the group advanced along the Red Sea coast, Axios reported, citing two US officials. Trump declined the request. US officials said Washington does not currently plan to take …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr…
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:10pm -
    • newRevanth only focused on Future City, not farmers: BRS

      Revanth only focused on Future City, not farmers: BRS

      Hyderabad: Former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) minister Singireddy Niranjan Reddy on Friday, September 11, claimed that the Congress government was incompetent and unable to provide irrigation facilities even though there is abundant water in the Srisailam project. He was inspecting the Mahatma Gandhi Kalvakurthi Lift Irrigation Scheme Stage 3 pump house at Gouridevipalli in Revalli …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on…
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:51pm -
    • newBRICS has global value, shows India’s diplomatic power: Tharoor

      BRICS has global value, shows India’s diplomatic power: Tharoor

      New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended relevance of the BRICS summit, saying the grouping provides an important platform for the Global South and demonstrates India’s diplomatic convening power after senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has gained from the bloc, according to a report. Speaking ahead of the BRICS …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegr…
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:46pm -
    • newDeputy Lokayukta orders suo motu case over poor-quality school shoes

      Deputy Lokayukta orders suo motu case over poor-quality school shoes

      Bengaluru: Deputy Lokayukta-1 K.N. Phanindra has ordered the registration of a suo motu case over allegations that poor-quality shoes supplied free of cost to government schoolchildren under the state’s shoe-and-socks scheme were damaged within days of distribution. The development comes after media reports highlighted complaints from students and parents that the shoes distributed under the …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top…
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:44pm -
    • newBRICS must work towards addressing economic hurdles: Jaishankar

      BRICS must work towards addressing economic hurdles: Jaishankar

      New Delhi: The BRICS must work towards addressing economic challenges by ensuring transparent trade and investment practices, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, September 11. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum, he also spoke about geopolitical upheavals and underlined the need for concerted efforts to address supply chain disruptions, genuine market practices, dependable logistics, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politic…
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:39pm -
    • new‘Talaq-E-Hassan’ valid form of divorce: Gauhati HC

      ‘Talaq-E-Hassan’ valid form of divorce: Gauhati HC

      Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has held that ‘Talaq-E-Hassan’ is a valid form of divorce not prohibited in the country, directing a petitioner to approach the Barpeta jurisdictional Marriage and Divorce Registrar for registration of his divorce under the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act, 2024. Justice Arun Dev Choudhury had passed …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Te…
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:33pm -
    • newSIR: 59 in 100 flagged electors in Nampally carry Muslim names

      SIR: 59 in 100 flagged electors in Nampally carry Muslim names

      Hyderabad: A total of 1,37,126 electors have been left off the draft electoral roll in the Nampally Assembly constituency under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in a seat the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) retained in 2023 by a margin of 2,037 votes. The number of names now off the roll is about 67 times …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You c…
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:23pm -
    • newHC directs police to allow BJP’s Liberation Day bike rallies

      HC directs police to allow BJP’s Liberation Day bike rallies

      Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, September 10, directed police to grant permission for two bike rallies proposed as part of Hyderabad Liberation Day on September 17. Hearing two lunch-motion petitions challenging the denial of permissions, Justice T Madhavi Devi questioned how a rally carrying the national flag could lead to communal violence. The …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram…
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:58pm -
    • newYemen group used Claude AI to build guided rocket: Report

      Yemen group used Claude AI to build guided rocket: Report

      Hyderabad: An engineering group in northern Yemen used Anthropic’s Claude AI models to write the guidance software for a rocket it later test-fired, the company said in a report published on Thursday, September 10. The test appeared to fail. Within hours, the operators were back on Claude trying to work out what had gone wrong. The …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann…
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:57pm -
    • newFire at residential flat in Rajendranagar, no casualties

      Fire at residential flat in Rajendranagar, no casualties

      Hyderabad: A fire broke out in Flat No. 302 at Naidu Colony, Upperpally, within the limits of the Rajendranagar Police Station on Friday, September 11, reportedly due to a short circuit. Upon noticing the flames, locals alerted the fire department; officials arrived promptly and brought the fire under control. While the furniture and other household …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribi…
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:56pm -
    • newUAE warning to Netanyahu absolutely accurate, former Israeli PM

      UAE warning to Netanyahu absolutely accurate, former Israeli PM

      Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he had no doubt that a Haaretz report alleging UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Benjamin Netanyahu about a planned Hamas operation before the October 7, 2023 attack was accurate. In a live interview with CNN journalist and international chief correspondent Christiane Amanpour on Thursday, September 10, Olmert …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram…
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:47pm -
    • newSamantha to Saina: List of Hyderabad VIPs who got SIR notices

      Samantha to Saina: List of Hyderabad VIPs who got SIR notices

      Hyderabad: In the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana, many prominent personalities, including former Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and former Indian batter VVS Laxman, received notices in Hyderabad. The notices were issued due to various reasons, including ‘self name mismatch’ and ‘unmapped with last SIR’. List …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top…
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:37pm -
    • newPM Modi remembers Swami Vivekananda’s address in Chicago

      PM Modi remembers Swami Vivekananda’s address in Chicago

      New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, September 11, recalled Swami Vivekananda’s captivating address at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago on this day in 1893, and said his inspiring words still reverberate across the world. Swami Vivekananda is best known for his ground-breaking speech in which he introduced Hinduism to America and …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram…
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:26pm -
    • newTeacher shortage leaves Yadgir government school struggling

      Teacher shortage leaves Yadgir government school struggling

      Yadgir: A severe shortage of permanent teachers is affecting the functioning of government schools in educationally backward Yadgir district, with a government higher primary school in Kakkera town of Surpur taluk having more than 300 students but only two permanent teachers. The Kakkera government higher primary school is facing an acute shortage of subject-wise teachers, …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp…
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:24pm -
    • newFortune plans Rs 60000 cr AI data centre park near Hyderabad

      Fortune plans Rs 60000 cr AI data centre park near Hyderabad

      Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s data centre boom is set for another major addition, with Fortune Hospitality & Infra LLP announcing plans for a Rs 60,000 crore hyperscale artificial intelligence (AI) data centre park in Ranga Reddy district, one that could eventually see cumulative investment climb to Rs 1 lakh crore as the project scales up. The Fortune …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:14pm -
    • newMusi Jan Andolan seeks audit of Musi spending since 1997

      Musi Jan Andolan seeks audit of Musi spending since 1997

      Hyderabad: The Musi Jan Andolan, a coalition of residents displaced due to the Musi project, activists and voluntary organisations, has demanded a public audit on “the thousands of crores” of public money spent on the rejuvenation of the river since 1997. Their other demands include a halt to massive concrete constructions such as check dams …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t…
      - 5 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 11:38am -
    • newHC questions layout changes before Durgam Cheruvu layout auction

      HC questions layout changes before Durgam Cheruvu layout auction

      Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, September 9, sought an explanation from the state government over changes made to a layout plan before the e-auction of a 10-acre plot near Durgam Cheruvu, which contains ancient rock formations. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin was hearing a public …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscri…
      - 5 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 11:35am -
    • newUS weakens Iran’s hold on Strait of Hormuz as war drags on

      US weakens Iran’s hold on Strait of Hormuz as war drags on

      In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran’s own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall. But the war launched by the US and Israel in February — intended to last a few weeks — is still far from over, and …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downl…
      - 6 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 10:51am -
    • newUS proposes scrapping 60-day H-1B grace period after job loss

      US proposes scrapping 60-day H-1B grace period after job loss

      Washington: The US on Thursday, September 10, proposed a new rule to scrap the 60-day grace period available to certain foreign workers, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to find a new job after losing employment. The move will significantly impact Indian technology workers hired by tech companies and others on H-1B visas. The H-1B …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our c…
      - 6 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 10:25am -
    • newArshi Khan slams Vishal Aditya for telling Asim to say Jai Shri Ram

      Arshi Khan slams Vishal Aditya for telling Asim to say Jai Shri Ram

      Mumbai: The ongoing online feud between Asim Riaz and Vishal Singh continues to grab attention, with Arshi Khan now sharing her strong reaction to the controversy. During a recent interview, the former Bigg Boss contestant called out Vishal for allegedly bringing religion into an argument that had nothing to do with faith. Arshi said she …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our ch…
      - 6 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 10:23am -
    • newHyderabad man found dead on railway track, wife dies hours later

      Hyderabad man found dead on railway track, wife dies hours later

      Hyderabad: A 28-year-old man was found dead on a railway track in Hyderabad on the morning of Thursday, September 10, while his wife died hours later at their residence in Lalapet. The man who is identified as Sharanappa, was reportedly found dead near the Secunderabad-Moulali railway line after coming under a train. He had left …Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y…
      - 6 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 10:21am -

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    • newQClairvoyance Quantum Labs signs MoU with Samgnya for quantum technology development
      QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has signed an MoU with IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation to collaborate on Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum AI, Post-Quantum Cybersecurity and next-generation computing, with a focus on research, technology development, validation and deployment
      - 15 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 4:12pm -
    • newHyderabad couple allegedly loses Rs 1.97 crore in real estate fraud
      A Hyderabad couple was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.97 crore after investing Rs 2.67 crore in real estate on the advice of a relative. They alleged that properties were not registered in their names and that the accused threatened them
      - 20 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 4:07pm -
    • newGovernor Shiv Pratap Shukla urges people to opt for clay Ganesha idols
      Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with devotion while protecting the environment. He distributed eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols at Lok Bhavan and said their use during immersion would help minimise pollution of water bodies
      - 27 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 4:00pm -
    • newNNRG’s ECE department gets NBA Tier-I accreditation
      Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions has announced that its Electronics and Communication Engineering department has secured NBA Tier-I accreditation for three years. The institution credited the department’s faculty, staff and students for the achievement
      - 53 mins ago 11 Sep 26, 3:34pm -
    • newAnemia levels in adolescent girls of Telangana dropped by 15 percent without a single visit to hospital, ICMR study
      An ICMR-backed trial in 14 villages of Telangana’s Medchal-Malkajgiri district found that doorstep screening and treatment reduced anaemia prevalence among adolescent girls from 56 per cent to 40.7 per cent. The intervention also increased haemoglobin levels by 1.03 g/dL
      - 1 hour ago 11 Sep 26, 3:27pm -
    • newHeavy rain, thunderstorms likely across Telangana over weekend
      After a prolonged dry spell, Telangana is likely to receive rainfall over the weekend, with the IMD forecasting heavy showers and gusty winds at isolated places. Hyderabad is also expected to see cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and moderate temperatures through the coming week
      - 1 hour ago 11 Sep 26, 3:10pm -
    • newF4 Indian Championship 2026 season to begin in Coimbatore on September 12
      The 2026 Indian Racing Festival will begin with the F4 Indian Championship in Coimbatore on September 12-13. The season will feature six F4 rounds and four Indian Racing League rounds, culminating in a street-racing debut at Navi Mumbai in December
      - 2 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 2:16pm -
    • newASHA workers detained near Telangana Assembly over pay demands
      Several ASHA workers were detained near the Telangana Assembly on Friday while protesting for a fixed monthly salary of Rs 18,000, job security and PF and ESI benefits. Unions warned of intensifying their agitation if demands remain unresolved
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:35pm -
    • newSrikanth Yalamanchili nominated as Technical Official for Asian Games
      Andhra Kabaddi Association General Secretary Srikanth Yalamanchili has been nominated by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India as a Technical Official for the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Several Andhra Pradesh leaders and association office-bearers congratulated him
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:29pm -
    • newKTR accuses Revanth Reddy govt of misusing 22(A) land list
      BRS working president K T Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of misusing Section 22(A) to facilitate land grabbing and alleged a parallel revenue network. He demanded answers over private lands on the prohibited list and vowed to fight affected landowners
      - 3 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:15pm -
    • newBRSV protesters detained during student protest at Telangana Assembly
      Police detained several BRSV leaders and students on Friday after they attempted to march towards the Telangana Assembly over pending scholarships and GO No. 97. BRSV leader Prashant Goud demanded Rs 12,000 crore in scholarships and threatened intensified protests
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:16pm -
    • newNIMS releases hall tickets for TIMS Sanathnagar recruitment exam
      NIMS has released hall tickets for the September 20 written examination for contract positions at TIMS, Sanathnagar. Eligible candidates can download them online using their registered phone number and date of birth or collect physical copies from NIMS
      - 4 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 12:08pm -
    • newTelangana Assembly security tightened over student protest plans
      Security was tightened around the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Friday following inputs that student groups planned to protest over pending fee reimbursements and scholarships. Police were deployed at key locations, while additional teams monitored student leaders and movement near the Assembly
      - 5 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 11:41am -
    • newMassive fire breaks out at medical waste scrap shop in Dulapally
      A massive fire broke out at a medical waste scrap shop on the Fox Sagar premises in Dulapally, Pet Basheerabad, on Thursday night. Firefighters used two fire engines to bring the blaze under control within two hours. Police are investigating
      - 6 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 10:51am -
    • newFour Army personnel held in Madras Regiment arms theft case
      Four Army personnel have been taken into custody in connection with the theft of service weapons from the Madras Regiment premises at Bolarum. Police are reportedly probing insider assistance and possible terror or organised crime links while tracing the missing weapons
      - 6 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 10:47am -
    • newMan stabbed to death at hostel in Gachibowli, Hyderabad
      A man was allegedly stabbed to death at a private men’s hostel in Gachibowli’s Anjaiah Nagar on Thursday night. Police said the victim, a hostel cook, was attacked with a kitchen knife by a co-worker. The motive is under investigation
      - 6 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 10:44am -
    • newHyderabad: Tension in old city after group clash, situation normal now
      Tension escalated in Sultan Shahi locality of the city of Hyderabad after two groups clashed over a minor issue. Police moved in and brought the siutation under control
      - 9 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 7:24am -
    • newCentral Bank of India launches Bharat Connect for Business for digital B2B payments
      Central Bank of India has launched Bharat Connect for Business in partnership with NPCI Bharat BillPay, becoming the first public sector bank to offer the platform. The initiative enables digital invoicing, payments, collections and settlements for businesses.
      - 15 hours ago 11 Sep 26, 1:11am -
    • newBRS women MLAs to approach NCW, NHRC over alleged police manhandling
      BRS women MLAs P Sabitha Indra Reddy, V Sunitha Laxma Reddy and Kova Lakshmi left for New Delhi to approach the NCW and NHRC over alleged police manhandling during a confrontation outside the Telangana Assembly. They are scheduled to meet officials on Friday.
      - 17 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 11:33pm -
    • newHarish Rao urges Telangana government to lift Krishna, Godavari waters to save crops
      BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to lift available Krishna and Godavari waters at full capacity to protect standing crops. He accused the Congress government of underutilising irrigation projects, pumps and power-generation capacity.
      - 17 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 11:11pm -
    • newRevanth Reddy says flash survey finds no hostility towards Telangana government
      Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has claimed that a flash survey found no hostility towards the government following three days of Assembly activity. He accused the BRS of disrupting proceedings and urged Congress MLAs to actively participate in discussions.
      - 18 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 10:50pm -
    • newRealtor Ram Reddy allegedly dies by suicide at farmhouse in Kandukur
      Prominent realtor and Home Land chairman Ram Reddy allegedly died by suicide at his farmhouse in Kandukur on Thursday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, while reports that pressure from certain political leaders may have contributed remain unconfirmed.
      - 18 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 10:32pm -
    • newHyderabad couple deaths: Man dies by suicide, wife dies hours later
      A 28-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after coming under a moving train on the Secunderabad-Moulali railway line on Thursday. Hours later, his wife allegedly died after consuming an unidentified pesticide at their Lalapet residence. GRP are investigating.
      - 18 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 10:14pm -
    • newHyderabad: Musi Riverfront project faces protest as residents raise displacement concerns
      Hundreds of residents and activists protested against the Musi Riverfront Development Project at Dharna Chowk on Thursday. Organised by Musi Jan Andolan, the protestors demanded consultations, publication of the detailed project report in vernacular languages and a halt to construction.
      - 19 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 9:42pm -
    • newDGP CV Anand urges Telangana police to stay away from online betting, addictions
      DGP CV Anand urged Telangana’s 93,000 police personnel to stay away from online betting, gaming, drugs and other addictions. On World Suicide Prevention Day, he said two personnel had died by suicide in the past four months, reportedly over betting-induced debts.
      - 19 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 9:27pm -
    • newCMC carries out 17 demolitions against unauthorised constructions in Cyberabad
      Cyberabad Municipal Corporation enforcement teams carried out 17 demolitions and served nine notices against unauthorised constructions across Serilingampally, Kukatpally and Quthbullapur zones on Thursday. Officials identified 15 more unauthorised constructions and initiated action as per prescribed procedures.
      - 19 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 9:09pm -
    • newBGUS raises concerns over Ganesh immersion arrangements in Hyderabad
      The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi has expressed dissatisfaction over arrangements for the September 25 Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad. It alleged a lack of clarity from GHMC and police and opposed restrictions on immersion at Kapra Lake without alternative arrangements.
      - 20 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 8:55pm -
    • newUppal-Narapally flyover to be completed by June 2027, says Venkat Reddy
      The Telangana government has set June 2027 as the latest deadline for completing the long-delayed Uppal-Narapally flyover. Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy told the Legislative Council that bottlenecks had been cleared and construction was progressing round-the-clock.
      - 20 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 8:22pm -
    • newFarmers protest in Minister Ponguleti’s constituency in Khammam over power cuts
      Farmers staged a sit-in at Nelakondapalli in Khammam district on Thursday, alleging frequent power interruptions and only six to 10 hours of supply a day. They contrasted this with 24-hour free power in neighbouring Madhira constituency and demanded an explanation.
      - 20 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 8:08pm -
    • newIndiramma Housing aid insufficient amid rising construction costs, says Rajgopal Reddy
      Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy said the Rs 5 lakh assistance under the Indiramma Housing scheme was insufficient as construction costs had risen sharply. He said some beneficiaries were unable to complete houses, while others were pledging gold to meet expenses.
      - 21 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 7:56pm -
    • newTelangana higher education reforms need effective implementation: TGCHE chief
      TGCHE Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy stressed the need to modernise institutional infrastructure, improve educational standards and effectively implement higher education reforms at a national conference organised by university staff associations at Osmania University
      - 21 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 7:49pm -
    • newTelangana Haj pilgrims await promised Rs 10,000 airfare assistance
      Haj pilgrims in Telangana are yet to receive the Rs 10,000 additional airfare assistance promised by the State government, AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi said in the Assembly. The government also proposed a new Haj House at Mamidipally for Rs 86.50 crore.
      - 21 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 7:42pm -
    • newHyderabad: Mirchowk Police arrest man for cheating Assembly gardener with fake payment screenshot
      Mirchowk Police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly cheating a Telangana State Assembly gardener of Rs 10,000 by showing a fake digital payment screenshot at an ATM centre in Chatta Bazaar. Police seized Rs 4,000 cash and mobile phones.
      - 21 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 7:33pm -
    • newEagle Force busts interstate Alprazolam trafficking network, three arrested
      The Eagle Force and Nizamabad Rural Police busted an interstate Alprazolam trafficking network operating across Telangana, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Officials seized 1.087 kg of the drug, cash, vehicles and phones, while tracing assets allegedly acquired from drug proceeds.
      - 21 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 7:28pm -
    • newHyderabad RWAs gear up for Ganesh festival with eco-friendly idols
      With three days left for Ganesh Chaturthi, Hyderabad RWAs are preparing eco-friendly celebrations, strengthening pandals ahead of rains and shifting festivities to apartment cellars where needed. Communities have also decided to keep devotional music at low volume and end it by 10 pm.
      - 21 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 7:22pm -
    • newRamanthapur polytechnic students protest over merger with Young India Skills University
      Students of Government Polytechnic Ramanthapur staged a protest against GO MS 97, demanding that polytechnics not be merged with Young India Skills University. They raised concerns over fee hikes, lateral entry and the future of government polytechnic education.
      - 22 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 6:25pm -
    • newHyderabad traffic police step up Ganesh festival traffic preparations
      Hyderabad Traffic Police are stepping up preparations for Ganesh festival and immersion processions, with plans for traffic diversions, route inspections, drone surveillance and crowd management. Officials have also been directed to complete road repairs and arrange barricades, parking and signage.
      - 22 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 6:20pm -
    • newBITS Hyderabad startup develops autonomous defence tchnologies for Indian Army
      Founded by BITS Pilani Hyderabad students, Beijan Tech is developing autonomous defence technologies for the Indian Armed Forces. Its systems include GPS-denied UAV navigation, autonomous artillery positioning and swarm-control software, with its navigation module receiving LOIs from eight military units.
      - 22 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 6:15pm -
    • newCSIR-IICT scientist S Venkata Mohan elected as Fellow of INSA
      CSIR-IICT Chief Scientist Dr S Venkata Mohan, currently Director of CSIR-NEERI, has been elected a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy. He was recognised for his contributions to environmental engineering, biotechnology and sustainability, including resource recovery and circular systems.
      - 22 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 6:00pm -
    • newSrinivas Yadav asks Revanth to step down, make Speaker CM
      BRS deputy leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation and urged Congress leaders to make Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar the Chief Minister. He also criticised the government over Dalit welfare, Assembly protests and alleged political targeting of BRS legislators
      - 23 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 5:57pm -
    • newBRS MLAs Sabitha, Sunitha file complaint over alleged police manhandling
      BRS MLAs Sabitha Indra Reddy and Sunitha Laxma Reddy lodged a complaint alleging that police personnel manhandled them during a confrontation outside the Telangana Assembly on September 7. Saifabad police said the allegations were being verified and action would follow.
      - 23 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 5:56pm -
    • newBRS seeks probe into ‘Sandhya Rao BRS’ social media account
      A social media account named ‘Sandhya Rao BRS’, cited by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in the Assembly, has triggered a political row. BRS leaders approached cybercrime police seeking verification of the account’s authenticity, origin, operator and alleged links with the party.
      - 23 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 5:50pm -
    • newDurgam Cheruvu to remain closed on September 10, 11
      Durgam Cheruvu will remain closed to visitors on September 10 and 11 due to maintenance works proposed by HMWSSB. The CMC issued an advisory asking visitors to avoid the premises during the closure and plan their visits accordingly.
      - 23 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 5:40pm -
    • newHyderabad emerges as Global GCC hub: FICCI report
      Hyderabad is emerging as a major global capability hub, with more than 500 GCCs employing over 300,000 professionals. FICCI and Anarock highlighted the city’s strong commercial and residential growth, driven by GCC expansion, global investments and technology-led development.
      - 23 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 5:35pm -
    • newTelangana ASHA, Anganwadi workers threaten to intensify statewide protests
      Telangana ASHA and Anganwadi worker unions threatened to intensify statewide protests over pending demands on wages and benefits. They accused the government of using police force to curb protests and sought an inquiry into alleged assaults and action against police personnel.
      - 23 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 5:28pm -
    • newACB catches two officials taking Rs 1 lakh bribe in Hyderabad
      The ACB on Thursday caught two officials while allegedly accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe for processing medical reimbursement claims under the CMRF scheme. The officials allegedly sought the money to facilitate a sanctioned amount and process the remaining claim.
      - 23 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 5:21pm -
    • newBharathCloud partners with Ibentos for AI-powered brand marketing
      Hyderabad-based BharathCloud has partnered with Ibentos to strengthen its brand marketing, event technology and customer engagement capabilities. BharathCloud will leverage Ibentos HYPE, an AI-powered marketing platform, to create campaigns at scale and explore similar solutions for its customers.
      - 23 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 5:00pm -
    • newBRS seeks Cyber Crime probe into X account cited by Revanth Reddy
      The BRS lodged a Cyber Crime complaint against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his reference to a purported fake X account in the Assembly. The party sought an FIR and investigation into the account’s creation, operation and ownership
      - 24 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 4:43pm -
    • newKTR accuses Revanth Reddy of family enrichment, takes Tesseract land row to ground
      BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged irregularities in the allotment of government land to a company linked to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s brother and demanded ED, Income Tax and CBI probes, while warning investors over the proposed Future City project
      - 24 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 4:34pm -
    • Flu cases rise in Telangana: ICMR clarifies which vaccine to take
      With flu and influenza cases rising in Telangana, doctors are urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated. The ICMR has clarified that Southern Hemisphere flu vaccines can be used temporarily when Northern Hemisphere formulations are unavailable, ensuring high-risk groups receive protection.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 4:25pm -
    • Car crashes into divider at Masab Tank, two injured
      Two persons were seriously injured after a car reportedly travelling at high speed lost control and crashed into a road divider near Mahavir Hospital at Masab Tank on Thursday. One of the injured is reportedly in critical condition, police said.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 4:02pm -
    • Hyderabad: Young man killed after motorcycle rams into median
      A young man was killed and another injured after their motorcycle reportedly went out of control and crashed into a divider at Khanamet near Metal Charminar. The deceased, P Tejas, died on the spot, while pillion rider D Mohith sustained minor injuries.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 3:49pm -
    • TGSRTC bus crashes into petrol bunk in Abdullapurmet, no casualties
      A TGSRTC bus crashed into a petrol bunk at Batasingaram on Hyderabad’s outskirts on Thursday after reportedly swerving to avoid an auto-rickshaw. A parked car was damaged and pump equipment was hit, but no casualties were reported in the accident.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 3:36pm -
    • What happens if electors skip SIR hearing in Telangana?
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      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 3:30pm -
    • Present weather in Hyderabad could trigger Asthma and COPD: Pulmonologists
      Pulmonologists at Kamineni Hospitals in Hyderabad have warned of a seasonal rise in asthma, COPD, bronchitis, and pneumonia cases due to high humidity and damp indoor conditions during the monsoon.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 2:49pm -
    • BRS stages walkout as Tesseract land allotment rocks Council
      The Telangana Legislative Council witnessed uproar as BRS members staged a walkout after their demand for a discussion on alleged land allotment to Tesseract Advanced Systems, linked to CM Revanth Reddy’s brother, was rejected.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 2:27pm -
    • Massive debris cleanup begins in Gachibowli’s Anjaiah Nagar
      Authorities in Gachibowli have launched a large-scale debris removal drive at Anjaiah Nagar after demolishing six unauthorised buildings adjoining a collapsed illegal structure. Residents of Jayadarshini Residency complained of sleepless nights due to noise from the clearance work, which is expected to take up to a month.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 2:01pm -
    • Hyderabad waste-to-energy model reflects KCR government’s vision: KTR
      BRS working president KT Rama Rao highlighted that Hyderabad’s Waste-to-Energy model, recognised in NCAP 2026, reflects the K. Chandrashekhar Rao government’s vision. The model processes 3,200 tonnes of waste daily across three plants with a combined capacity of 62.5 MW, including South India’s first plant at Jawaharnagar.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 12:24pm -
    • BRS leaders detained as police step up preventive action amid ongoing Assembly session
      Police detained several BRS and BRSV leaders, including student activists and spokesperson Manne Krishank, ahead of the Assembly session in Hyderabad. The crackdown, carried out without a bandh call, has sparked condemnation from BRSV leaders who termed it suppression of student voices.
      - 1 day ago 10 Sep 26, 12:15pm -
    • Concrete piece falls on car near Chirec School, Class X student escapes unhurt
      A Class X student had a narrow escape when a concrete piece from an under-construction building fell on a car near Chirec School in Kondapur, Hyderabad, damaging its sunroof.
      - 2 days ago 10 Sep 26, 12:45am -
    • HMDA to distribute 1.33 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols
      The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority will distribute 1.33 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols free of cost at 34 locations across the city between September 9 and 13. The initiative aims to discourage the use of Plaster of Paris idols and promote environmental awareness during Ganesh Chaturthi.
      - 2 days ago 10 Sep 26, 12:37am -
    • Second bus blaze at Tellapur school sparks outrage among parents
      Parents of Manthan International School students staged a protest after a bus parked on the Tellapur campus caught fire, barely a month after another bus was gutted in similar circumstances. Officials inspected the premises and assured action against the management for operating buses in violation of safety norms.
      - 2 days ago 10 Sep 26, 12:16am -
    • Former sarpanches attempt to lay siege to Telangana Assembly over key demands
      Tension flared outside the Telangana Assembly on Wednesday as former sarpanches, under the banner of the Joint Action Committee, staged a protest demanding clearance of pending bills and regular release of State Finance Commission funds to Gram Panchayats.
      - 2 days ago 9 Sep 26, 11:52pm -
    • MMC Commissioner reviews facilities at immersion points ahead of festival
      Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected Ganesh idol immersion sites in Hyderabad and directed officials to ensure safety, sanitation and eco‑friendly measures.
      - 2 days ago 9 Sep 26, 11:47pm -
    • TGSAFE, police inspect 20 eateries in Kukatpally; violations found
      The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs, along with police, inspected 20 food establishments in Kukatpally during a special drive. Officials found serious violations including spoiled meat, pest infestations and unhygienic conditions, leading to suspension of licences and closure of one hostel.
      - 2 days ago 9 Sep 26, 11:17pm -