- newHCA forms new committee to boost district infrastructure in Telangana
The Hyderabad Cricket Association forms the District Cricket Infrastructure Development Committee to upgrade facilities and grassroots cricket across Telangana districts. Former Secretary T Sheshnarayan appointed Chairman
- 4 hours ago 4 Aug 26, 12:08am - - newHarish Rao sends legal notices to Congress leaders over remarks
BRS leader T Harish Rao served legal notices on Congress leaders Addanki Dayakar and Sama Ramamohan Reddy over alleged defamatory remarks accusing him of performing black magic, demanding public apologies, withdrawal of the allegations and removal of related content from all platforms.
- 6 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 10:32pm - - newHyderabad achieves 57.25 per cent digitisation in SIR, remains lowest in Telangana
Hyderabad has achieved 57.25 per cent digitisation of Special Intensive Revision enumeration forms, the lowest among Telangana districts. Medchal-Malkajgiri has overtaken Hyderabad, while Yadadri-Bhongir leads the State with 94.30 per cent digitisation, according to the Chief Electoral Officer's report.
- 7 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 9:49pm - - newHYDRAA ends search for man missing after stormwater drain fall
Hydraa and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation have called off search operations for 70-year-old Balaiah, who went missing after reportedly falling into a stormwater drain work site in Miyapur. Despite extensive searches and drone deployment, his body is yet to be traced.
- 7 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 9:40pm - - newTelangana HC to hear petition filed by Rega Kantha Rao
The Telangana High Court will hear a petition filed by former BRS MLA Rega Kantha Rao seeking the quashing of an FIR registered over allegations of sexual assault and criminal intimidation. The petitioner denied the allegations and termed the case false and motivated.,
- 7 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 9:37pm - - newTGSRTC bus gets stuck in mud at Uppal temporary bus stand
A TGSRTC Super Luxury bus got stuck in the mud at the temporary bus stand near Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal, forcing authorities to use an earthmover for recovery. Commuters demanded improved infrastructure and proper drainage at the rain-affected facility
- 8 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 8:53pm - - newNamasthe Telangana photojournalist wins national photography award
Namasthe Telangana Deputy Chief Photojournalist Veeragoni Rajinikanth Goud won the third prize at the 'Focus on News 2.0' national photography contest organised by the Karnataka Media Academy, with his work finishing among the top three entries selected from across India
- 8 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 8:51pm - - newHyderabad roads waterlogged after heavy afternoon downpour
Heavy rain lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Monday, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion. Authorities deployed emergency teams to affected areas, while Hyderabad police advised residents to stay indoors and exercise caution as more rainfall was forecast during the night
- 8 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 8:44pm - - newMLRIT celebrates 22nd Orientation Day for BTech batch 2026-2030
MLRIT, Dundigal, organised its 22nd Orientation Day for the 2026-2030 BTech batch, introducing students and parents to academic regulations, campus opportunities and student support while encouraging innovation, skill development and career preparedness.
- 8 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 8:32pm - - newFake IndiGo e-ticket lands Goa-bound passenger in trouble at RGIA
A passenger from Jagtial was stopped at Hyderabad's RGIA after airline staff found that the IndiGo e-ticket he carried for a Goa flight was forged. Police registered a case following his complaint and launched an investigation into the alleged ticket fraud
- 8 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 8:26pm - - newWater supply to be disrupted in parts of Hyderabad on August 5
Maintenance work at the Kalabgur electricity substation under the Manjira project will disrupt drinking water supply in several parts of Hyderabad from 10 am to 4 pm on August 5. HMWSSB has advised residents to store water in advance
- 9 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 7:56pm - - newJogini Shyamala Devi protests during Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad
Jogini Shyamala Devi and her disciples staged a protest during Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad after the Bonam carried by her was allegedly toppled a day earlier. Police stopped the group from entering a restricted area near the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, leading to brief tension.
- 10 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 6:41pm - - newMajestic elephant procession marks Lashkar Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad
Lakshmi, the caparisoned elephant carrying the sacred portrait of Goddess Mahakali, led the traditional Ambari procession during Lashkar Bonalu in Secunderabad. Hundreds of devotees gathered along the route as cultural performances and strict safety measures marked the annual religious event.
- 10 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 6:35pm - - newOracle Swaranalatha warns of floods and calamities during Bonalu Rangam
During the annual Rangam ritual at the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad, oracle Swaranalatha warned of possible floods, fire accidents and loss of life in Telangana while also predicting abundant rainfall. She urged the temple management to install a Goddess idol without further delay.
- 10 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 6:30pm - - newPBPartners Launches ‘Beema Singh’ Brand Mascot to Strengthen Insurance Advisor Engagement
Introduced as the new face of the PBPartners ecosystem, Beema Singh embodies the platform's core values of trust, guidance, and partnership. The mascot has been designed to simplify insurance conversations, strengthen agent partner engagement, and make learning more interactive through easy-to-understand and regionally relevant communication.
- 10 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 6:27pm -
- newHyderabad police advise residents to stay indoors amid heavy rain alert
The Hyderabad Police have advised residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel following the IMD's forecast of heavy rainfall until Monday night. Motorists have been urged to avoid waterlogged roads, drive cautiously and follow official weather and traffic advisories.
- 10 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 6:12pm - - newEisai launches LEQEMBI for early Alzheimer’s disease treatment in India
Eisai has launched LEQEMBI (lecanemab) in India after receiving CDSCO approval, introducing the country's first disease-modifying therapy for early Alzheimer's disease. The treatment is indicated for patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia and aims to slow disease progression.
- 11 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 6:00pm - - newCongress high command may assert authority in Telangana cabinet expansion
The Congress high command's approval of the Karnataka cabinet expansion has revived expectations of a Telangana cabinet expansion. Aspirants are intensifying lobbying efforts amid speculation over vacant berths, portfolio reshuffles and the possible induction of Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar
- 11 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 5:48pm - - newIIT Hyderabad launches India’s first Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme
IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy have launched ANUGYAN, India's first industry-academia Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme. The three-month residential course will equip engineers and professionals with specialised skills to support the country's ambitious expansion of its civil nuclear energy sector.
- 11 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 5:45pm - - newFormer MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy was under pressure from Revanth govt: KTR
BRS working president K T Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government harassed former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy and other party leaders. He also criticised the government over BC reservations, irrigation, and its decision to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail
- 11 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 5:41pm - - newGHMC relocates PV Narasimha Rao statue for KBR Park infrastructure project
The GHMC has relocated the bronze statue of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao from a traffic island near the Indo American Cancer Hospital to the Japanese Garden to facilitate H-CITI infrastructure works around KBR Park. Another statue may also be shifted.
- 11 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 5:30pm - - newSafe Sports Telangana workshop concludes, guidelines to strengthen athlete welfare on the anvil
The three-day 'Safe Sports Telangana' workshop organised by SATS concluded in Hyderabad with stakeholders discussing athlete safety, inclusivity and welfare. The recommendations will be used to formulate Telangana Safe Sports Guidelines aimed at strengthening safeguarding standards across the State.
- 11 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 5:29pm - - newHyderabad teenager Yashwwanth sets sixth international world record
Hyderabad's 14-year-old martial artist Balabhadrapatruni Yashwwanth has secured his sixth international world record by delivering 170 single-hand punch strikes in 30 seconds. The Pallavi Model School student has also earned multiple national and international honours and continues to excel in martial arts
- 12 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 5:00pm - - newICC bans USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy for eight years
The ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal has banned USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy from all cricket for eight years after finding him guilty of three Anti-Corruption Code breaches linked to the Abu Dhabi T10 2025 tournament in the UAE
- 12 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 4:56pm - - newBRS leader Gaddam Srinivas Yadav seeks closure of Abids club over gambling allegations
BRS leader Gaddam Srinivas Yadav has urged Hyderabad Police to shut down a club in Abids, alleging that it is operating illegal gambling activities under political patronage. He sought a detailed inquiry, while the allegations against political leaders remain independently unverified.
- 12 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 4:55pm - - newLPU joins nationwide anti-drug campaign with over 5,000 participants
Lovely Professional University joined the nationwide 100-week anti-drug campaign with over 5,000 students, NSS volunteers and faculty members taking the Nasha Mukti Pledge. The university also participated in a live virtual interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of nine selected institutions
- 12 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 4:49pm - - newTelangana excise steps up crackdown on non-duty-paid liquor smuggling
Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.
- 12 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 4:41pm - - newThree minors booked under POCSO for alleged sexual assault at Bowrampet residential school
Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.
- 12 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 4:30pm - - newNIMS completes 1,000 robotic surgeries in just three years
NIMS has completed 1,000 robotic surgeries within three years, with over 90 per cent of the procedures performed free under Aarogyasri and CMRF. The milestone covers urology, surgical gastroenterology and oncology, highlighting the institute's growing expertise in advanced robotic healthcare.
- 12 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 4:23pm - - newBest new games to play in August 2026: Beast of Reincarnation, Halo and more
August and September 2026 promise one of the busiest gaming release schedules in recent years. From Beast of Reincarnation and Splatoon Raiders to Marvel Tōkon and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, players across every genre have plenty to look forward to.
- 12 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 4:15pm - - newTelangana Cyber Security Bureau registers case over abusive social media post targeting Shikha Goel
Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.
- 15 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 1:55pm - - newHyderabad to host BRICS anti-corruption meetings on August 4-5
Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.
- 15 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 1:50pm - - newBeware, your favourite rum and whisky might not be aged in a barrel, but in a lab: FSSAI
The FSSAI has alleged that several rum and whisky variants used artificial flavouring and misleading labelling instead of traditional ageing methods. The regulator flagged multiple brands after inspections in Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh and ordered corrective action while allowing conditional inventory clearance.
- 15 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 1:45pm - - newFour of a family injured in LPG cylinder explosion in Medchal
Four members of a family, including three children, sustained burn injuries after an LPG cylinder reportedly exploded while being replaced at their house in Srirangavaram, Yellampet, on Monday. The injured were shifted to hospital, while police began an investigation into the incident.
- 15 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 1:11pm - - newKTR accuses Congress of failing to deliver on jobs, demands answers from Revanth and Rahul
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to honour its promises on government jobs and the job calendar. He demanded answers from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi while calling for a debate on unemployment.
- 15 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 1:02pm - - newUnemployed youth protest in Hyderabad, demand recruitment for 19,000 police posts
A group of unemployed youth staged a flash protest at Hyderabad's Indira Park crossroads, demanding recruitment for 19,000 police vacancies and relaxation of the upper age limit. They alleged delays in notifications had left many aspirants ineligible and sought faster recruitment.
- 17 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 11:35am - - newTelangana Cyber Security Bureau registers case over alleged leak of Star Hospitals’ patient data
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has registered a case after Star Hospitals alleged that sensitive patient records, employee details and confidential internal documents were published on an unauthorised website. Police are investigating the alleged breach under the BNS and Information Technology Act.
- 17 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 11:10am - - newBonalu Rangam: Oracle Swarnalatha predicts floods, fire accidents and loss of life in Telangana
During the Bonalu Rangam ritual at Hyderabad's Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, oracle Swarnalatha predicted floods, fire accidents and heavy loss of life in Telangana this year. She also expressed displeasure over the delay in installing an idol and criticised the temple priest's attitude.
- 17 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 11:05am - - newHyderabad: Woman arrested for allegedly drowning nine-month-old daughter in lake
A 34-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly drowning her nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda Lake under the LB Nagar police limits in Hyderabad. Police suspect she was under the influence of alcohol and are investigating the motive behind the child's death.
- 18 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 10:51am - - newHyderabad: Youth booked under POCSO Act for harassing minor girl
Banjara Hills police registered a POCSO case against a youth for allegedly harassing a minor girl, posting her photos and videos on social media, demanding Rs 1 lakh to remove the content, and threatening her family. Police are searching for the suspect
- 19 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 9:04am - - newHyderabad: Recently inaugurated Falaknuma bridge develops pothole
A large pothole has appeared on Hyderabad's Falaknuma Road Over Bridge less than a year after its inauguration, raising concerns over construction quality and commuter safety. Residents have urged GHMC to repair the damage immediately and inspect the bridge to prevent accidents
- 20 hours ago 3 Aug 26, 8:57am - - Opinion: Honouring Telangana’s legacy—a story of identity, culture and self-respect
Telangana journey from struggle to recognition reminds us that preserving regional identities strengthens India’s diversity
- 1 day ago 3 Aug 26, 12:14am - - Elderly man killed as minor rams car into scooter in Hyderabad’s Karmika Nagar
A 65-year-old man died and his cousin was injured after their scooter was hit by a car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy in Hyderabad’s Karmika Nagar on Sunday. The car, taken without permission, rammed into multiple two-wheelers before halting.
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 11:03pm - - Mother drowns nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda lake
A 34-year-old woman, allegedly intoxicated, drowned her nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda Lake, Hyderabad, on Sunday evening. Police retrieved the body, sent it for postmortem, and took the woman into custody.
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 9:59pm - - Cyberabad cop suspended for ignoring Dial 100 emergency call
A Cyberabad head constable was suspended after failing to respond to two Dial-100 emergency calls regarding a car collision near IKEA, Gachibowli, and instead dismissing them as “nuisance calls.”
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 9:33pm - - Bandi Sanjay slams Congress government over lack of amenities during Secunderabad Bonalu
Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay accused the Telangana government of failing to provide adequate facilities for Bonalu devotees at the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple. He also questioned the allocation of Rs 20 crore for Bonalu celebrations and raised concerns over future festival arrangements
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 9:04pm - - Mild tension at Ujjaini Mahakali temple after Jogini Shyamala Devi Bonam topples
Mild tension prevailed at the Ujjaini Mahakali temple during Bonalu celebrations after a Bonam carried by Jogini Shyamala Devi toppled. The Joginis staged a protest, alleging inadequate arrangements by the state government, while Shyamala fainted during the agitation
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 9:03pm - - HIPLEX 2026 to showcase plastics industry innovations in Hyderabad
The Telangana and Andhra Plastics Manufacturers Association will organise HIPLEX 2026 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre from August 7 to 10. The international plastics expo will showcase industry innovations, recycling technologies and promote investment, technical collaboration and commercial opportunities
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 8:21pm - - Mahindra University awards degrees to 1,309 graduates
Mahindra University conferred degrees on 1,309 students, including 22 PhD scholars, during its fifth convocation in Hyderabad. Chancellor Anand Mahindra and Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj addressed graduates, while the university also inaugurated the new Bajaj Engineering Skills Training Centre
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 8:12pm - - Man beaten to death at Uppuguda Railway Station
A man was allegedly beaten to death with granite stones and a brick at Uppuguda Railway Station in Hyderabad after an argument. Police detained the suspect, who was allegedly in an inebriated condition, while efforts are underway to establish the identities of both men
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 8:07pm - - Ujjaini Mahakali temple witnesses unprecedented crowd during Lashkar Bonalu this year
Thousands of devotees thronged the Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad for the Lashkar Bonalu festival on Sunday, with long queues and complaints about VIP entries. Despite the crowds, police reported peaceful celebrations, supported by AI-based surveillance for the first time.
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 8:04pm - - Sports Welfare Hostel honours former athletes on Friendship Day
The Sports Welfare Hostel team felicitated former international and national athletes from the twin cities on Friendship Day in Hyderabad. The event honoured their contributions to sport and brought together several prominent former players and officials for a celebration of lasting friendships
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 7:37pm - - Ayansh wins boys under-14 title in TPL Ranking Tennis Tournament
Ayansh defeated R Vedanth 5-1 to win the boys under-14 title in the TPL Ranking Tennis Tournament in Hyderabad. Mohd Razziq, Monith Sai, B Pradyumna and Upadhriti also emerged winners in their respective age-group finals
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 7:33pm - - KTR turns Revanth’s criminal waste barb on Rahul, demands apology
BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao has urged Rahul Gandhi to direct Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to withdraw his alleged remarks on engineering students and issue an unconditional apology, warning that silence would amount to political endorsement of the comments.
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 5:27pm - - Wakf Board files complaint over alleged land encroachment near Hyderabad airport
The Pahadishareef police have registered a case following a complaint by the Telangana Wakf Board alleging illegal encroachment and sale of Wakf land belonging to Dargah Hazrath Baba Sharfuddin at Mamidipally. Police have begun an investigation into the allegations
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 5:20pm - - Residents demand JBS-Medchal Metro corridor under Phase II
Residents and members of the Medchal Metro Sadhana Yatra organised a padayatra demanding the announcement of the JBS-Medchal Metro corridor under Hyderabad Metro Phase II, saying the project is vital to meet the growing transport needs of northern Hyderabad
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 5:14pm - - Telangana exhausts 45 per cent of annual borrowing target in four months
Telangana has utilised nearly 45 per cent of its annual market borrowing target within the first four months of 2026-27, with July recording the highest borrowing since State formation, raising concerns among financial experts over the pace of debt accumulation
- 1 day ago 2 Aug 26, 4:37pm - - Telangana likely to receive above-normal rainfall in August: IMD
The IMD has forecast normal to above-normal rainfall across Telangana during August despite an expected national rainfall deficit under strengthening El Nino conditions. Fresh low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal are likely to revive monsoon activity across the State during the second week of August
- 2 days ago 2 Aug 26, 4:27pm - - Telangana students trail national average in key learning competencies: NITI Aayog
A NITI Aayog report has highlighted significant learning gaps among Telangana school students across foundational, preparatory and middle stages. The State scored below the national average in several language, mathematics, science and social science competencies, raising concerns over existing learning improvement initiatives
- 2 days ago 2 Aug 26, 3:59pm - - Four-year-old girl dies in lorry accident at Balanagar
A four-year-old girl died after falling from a motorcycle and coming under the rear wheels of a lorry at Balanagar in Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon. Police shifted the body to the mortuary and are registering a case into the incident
- 2 days ago 2 Aug 26, 3:57pm - - Will Telangana government introduce the Hate Speech and CURE Bills this session?
Political debate has intensified over whether the Telangana government will introduce the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill and the CURE Bill during the monsoon session, with both proposals facing objections from political parties, experts and various sections of society
- 2 days ago 2 Aug 26, 3:05pm - - MasterChef India Tamil Finalist Chef Preethi Raghunandan Brings Authentic Tamil Cuisine to Hyderabad
Chef Preethi brings over 15 years of culinary experience, during which she has catered for VIPs and celebrities, launched successful cloud kitchen ventures, and hosted popular pop-up dining experiences across Chennai and Malaysia.
- 2 days ago 2 Aug 26, 3:00pm - - KTR offers prayers at Ujjaini Mahankali temple
BRS working president KT Rama Rao offered prayers at the Ujjaini Mahankali temple during Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad. He recalled the BRS government's decision to declare Bonalu a State festival and prayed for good rainfall and the prosperity of farmers
- 2 days ago 2 Aug 26, 2:57pm - - Cyberabad Traffic Police book 333 motorists in weekend drunk driving crackdown
The Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 333 motorists during a weekend drunken driving enforcement drive. Two-wheeler riders accounted for most violations, while 21 offenders recorded exceptionally high blood alcohol levels. Police reiterated strict legal action for alcohol-related fatal road accidents.
- 2 days ago 2 Aug 26, 2:15pm - - Harish Rao to sponsor MBBS education of Siddipet student after NEET success
Former minister T. Harish Rao has offered to sponsor the MBBS education of Siddipet student Akhila after she qualified in NEET. Rao, who has supported the family's education and housing needs for four years, assured continued assistance for her medical studies.
- 2 days ago 2 Aug 26, 1:10pm -