- newDr P Srihari takes charge as Director of DRDO’s RCI
Dr P Srihari, an Outstanding Scientist, has assumed charge as Director of DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad. During his career, he has contributed to radar, missile defence, anti-satellite and MRSAM programmes, including key technology development and project leadership roles.
- 7 mins ago 15 Sep 26, 8:31pm - - newGanesh Immersion: Officials inspect 19-km procession route in Hyderabad
A joint team of Hyderabad City Police, GHMC, HYDRAA, Roads and Buildings Department and other agencies inspected the 19-km Ganesh immersion route on Tuesday. Around 20,000 police personnel will be deployed, while CCTV cameras and specialised teams will monitor security.
- 24 mins ago 15 Sep 26, 8:14pm - - newTelangana schools: 55.7 pc students still without new uniforms
More than half of Telangana government school students are yet to receive new uniforms over three months into the academic year. Delays in cloth procurement and stitching have affected distribution, while students in several districts also await shoes, socks and belts
- 35 mins ago 15 Sep 26, 8:03pm - - newBrain-dead daily labourer’s organs donated to needy patients in Telangana
A 30-year-old daily labourer from Rangareddy district, who was declared brain dead following a road accident, donated his liver and corneas to needy patients. His father gave consent for the donation under Telangana’s State-run Jeevandan organ donation initiative.
- 37 mins ago 15 Sep 26, 8:01pm - - new15 passengers injured as TGSRTC bus collides with tipper in Hayathnagar
At least 15 passengers were injured when a TGSRTC bus collided with a speeding tipper lorry on the Kuntloor–Rajiv Gruhakalpa road in Hayathnagar on Tuesday. Residents and paramedics shifted the injured to government hospitals for treatment.
- 2 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 7:05pm - - newWhat is motor insurance underwriting and how do insurers assess your risk?
Motor insurance underwriting determines how insurers assess risk and price car insurance. Vehicle characteristics, claim history, usage and location can influence own-damage premiums, while third-party rates remain tariff-based. Understanding underwriting can help motorists compare policies and make informed insurance decisions
- 2 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 7:02pm - - newIMD forecasts thunderstorms, rain across Telangana from September 17 to 22
The IMD, Hyderabad, has forecast thunderstorms and light to moderate rain across Telangana from September 17 to 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam on September 19 and 20, followed by a wider warning.
- 2 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 6:25pm - - newBegumpet cab driver murder: Maharashtra gang held for allegedly stealing cab
Police have solved the murder of Begumpet cab driver Rajshekhar, whose body was found at Rudraram in Patancheru. A four-member gang from Maharashtra allegedly posed as passengers, took control of his cab, killed him and fled with the vehicle.
- 3 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 6:00pm - - newLothukunta land issue: Supreme Court dismisses SLP over limitation
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Special Leave Petition in the Lothukunta land issue on limitation grounds, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath said. He added that HYDRAA would consult stakeholders, the State government and legal experts before deciding its next course.
- 3 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 5:47pm - - newPichwai art takes centre stage in Hyderabad with ‘Parampara’ exhibition
‘Parampara: Pichwai’s Past, Present and Future’ will showcase more than 40 works by five master artists in Hyderabad from September 27 to October 3. The exhibition explores the evolution of Pichwai, from traditional techniques and materials to contemporary interpretations.
- 3 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 5:34pm - - newAarthi Scans and Labs to offer free MRI scans to eligible patients in Hyderabad
Aarthi Scans and Labs has announced a free MRI scan initiative for genuinely deserving patients from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at its Kondapur centre. Eligible patients can avail themselves of the facility through referrals from government hospitals, NGOs or employees.
- 3 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 5:20pm - - newInterstate drug peddler held with 8 Kg ganja in Hyderabad
Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Shamshabad) and RGIA police arrested an alleged interstate drug peddler and seized eight kilograms of ganja on Tuesday. Police identified the suspect as Raj Pradhan of Odisha and said he planned to sell the contraband in Hyderabad.
- 3 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 5:13pm - - newMBA student dies of electrocution at Ganesh pandal in Hyderabad
A 22-year-old MBA first-year student, identified as Arya, died of electrocution at a Ganesh pandal at a private hostel of ICFAI University on Monday night. He reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire near the mandapam.
- 4 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 5:00pm - - newLegal Era India Conclave 2026 explores impact of AI and technology on law
The 15th Annual Legal Era India Conclave 2026 brought legal, judicial, corporate and technology leaders together in Hyderabad. Discussions focused on the changing role of law in business, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, innovation, corporate leadership and governance.
- 4 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 4:52pm - - newArmy Public School Bolarum wins inaugural VISTA inter-school quiz in Hyderabad
Army Public School Bolarum won the inaugural VISTA Quiz organised by Sri Vishnu Educational Society in Hyderabad. St Paul’s High School finished second and Abhaya School third in the competition, which featured 14 schools and was themed “India and the World.”
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- newWoman killed, husband, daughter injured as truck rams motorcycle on NH-44
A woman was killed and her husband and 11-year-old daughter injured after a truck allegedly rammed their motorcycle from behind on NH-44 near Siddanthi Railway Gate. Police identified the driver, a Raichur resident, and took him into custody.
- 4 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 4:31pm - - newBRS Assembly Whip KP Vivekananda questions CURE Act, alleges hasty passage
BRS Assembly Whip KP Vivekananda Goud questioned the haste in passing the CURE Act and said the party was consulting legal experts on challenging it. He also raised concerns over property taxes and alleged excessive powers for the Chief Minister.
- 5 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 4:00pm - - newYoung doctor dies by suicide in Karimnagar
Young doctor and public health advocate Dr Gautam Pasula died by suicide in Karimnagar on Monday. Family members and colleagues said he had been distressed after two unsuccessful postgraduate medical entrance attempts. HRDA Telangana mourned his death and recalled his healthcare advocacy.
- 5 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 3:50pm - - newHyderabad’s Balapur Ganesh pandal recreates iconic Puri Jagannath Temple
Hyderabad’s Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi has recreated the iconic Puri Jagannath Temple as this year’s pandal. Around 70 artists worked for nearly a month on the Rs 40 lakh setup, adding sculptures and frames inspired by the Odisha temple.
- 5 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 3:40pm - - newWarangal numismatist’s rare collection traces Ganesha’s presence on ancient coins
Warangal numismatist Vaikunta Chary Ragi’s collection of rare copper coins highlights the role of religious imagery in South Indian coinage. Coins from the Thanjavur and Madurai Nayaka periods feature Ganesha, offering insights into the region’s religious and artistic traditions.
- 5 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 3:28pm - - newWhy beds in Hyderabad’s corporate hospitals costs more than luxury hotel room
Corporate hospitals in Hyderabad are increasingly being viewed as high-value investments, with private equity firms valuing beds at Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore. Rising revenue per occupied bed, high occupancy and premium care units are changing the city’s healthcare landscape.
- 5 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 3:15pm - - newHyderabad to host a ‘Traitors’-inspired game night on September 27
Hyderabad will host a ‘The Traitors’-inspired game night on September 27, bringing around 20 participants together for missions, strategy, alliances and unexpected twists. Organised by Nishara founder Meenakshi Dhanania, the event aims to offer an immersive social experience.
- 6 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 2:54pm - - newTelangana records highest retail inflation among major Southern States in August
Telangana recorded 6.27 per cent retail inflation in August, the highest among major Southern States, with rural inflation at 6.79 per cent. The State has remained above 6 per cent for several months after moving sharply from deflation in 2025.
- 6 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 2:22pm - - newWell done Congress: KTR warns Telangana is on brink of chaos
BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of pushing Telangana towards chaos following the alleged attack on his PRO and PA inside Saifabad police station. He warned that such incidents could escalate into lynching and street violence.
- 11 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 10:07am - - newHyderabad: Rowdy sheeter hacked to death in permit room at Bandlaguda
A rowdy sheeter identified as Nayeem from Yellandu was hacked to death by unidentified assailants at a wine shop permit room in Bandlaguda under Nagole Police Station limits. Police suspect old enmity and gang rivalry behind the murder.
- 11 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 10:00am - - newPolice arrest BRS leaders over turmeric water protest near KCR’s residence
Seven BRS leaders from Varadarajpur were arrested for allegedly spraying turmeric water on Congress leaders heading to K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence. A court remanded them to 15 days in judicial custody following a police investigation.
- 13 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 7:44am - - newMasked men allegedly attack KTR’s staff inside Saifabad police station
BRS alleged that masked men attacked KT Rama Rao’s PRO and PA inside Saifabad police station during questioning, accusing police of complicity. The party demanded a judicial inquiry, preservation of CCTV footage, and action against the attackers.
- 14 hours ago 15 Sep 26, 6:59am - - newHYDRAA tackles waterlogging after heavy rain in Secunderabad
Heavy rain inundated several parts of Secunderabad on Sunday night, flooding roads and low-lying areas. HYDRAA and DRF teams cleared drains, removed garbage and pumped out water, while Hussain Sagar gates were opened to prevent flooding in upper areas
- 23 hours ago 14 Sep 26, 9:10pm - - Meenakshi Natarajan’s replacement sparks speculation in Telangana Congress
Speculation over the possible replacement of Telangana Congress in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan has intensified following former in-charge Manikrao Thakare’s visit to Gandhi Bhavan. Several names, including Mukul Wasnik, Digvijaya Singh and Ashok Gehlot, are reportedly being considered for the post
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 8:35pm - - Karimnagar man killed as bus crashes into hotel in Shamshabad
A 34-year-old Karimnagar man heading to Hyderabad airport to return to Saudi Arabia was killed after a speeding private travel bus lost control and crashed into a hotel at Shamshabad on Monday. Several others were injured and shifted to hospitals
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 8:20pm - - Four arrested as 1.769 kg of alprazolam seized in Gandipet
The Prohibition and Excise Department seized 1.769 kg of alprazolam worth Rs. 24.18 lakh and arrested four persons in two separate cases in Gandipet. Officials said the suspects were allegedly involved in supplying the drug to persons from Medak and Mahabubnagar
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 8:05pm - - Mahesh Kumar Goud targets KCR over Dalit welfare on Vinayaka Chavithi
Telangana Congress president Mahesh Kumar Goud criticised BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao over the alleged neglect of Dalit welfare and development. He questioned the implementation of Dalit Bandhu, sought a white paper on BRS promises and hit back at the BRS mock Assembly.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 3:45pm - - Man allegedly murdered over Ganesh pandal dispute in Hyderabad
A 40-year-old man was allegedly murdered by a group of assailants following a dispute over a Ganesh idol pandal in Tukaramgate. Police said the victim had allegedly helped a woman marry her lover four years ago, angering her family.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 3:33pm - - Hyderabad: Pregnant woman allegedly strangled to death by husband in Alwal
A six-month-pregnant woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband following a dispute at Suryanagar in Alwal. Police said the man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, initially claimed she had slipped in the bathroom before reportedly confessing.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 3:30pm - - Hyderabad: Man dies after clash over Ganesh idol purchase in Pocharam
A 34-year-old man died allegedly after a clash between Ganesh idol buyers and sellers in Pocharam IT Corridor police limits. His relatives and friends later protested on the Warangal-Hyderabad National Highway, demanding stringent action against five alleged attackers.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 2:15pm - - Hyderabad: Heavy downpour results in underpass near Bible House submerged
Heavy rain since Monday night submerged the underpass near Bible House in Secunderabad, bringing traffic to a halt. Waterlogging disrupted movement towards Tank Bund and other parts of Hyderabad, while HYDRAA DRF teams worked to clear stagnant water.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 12:53pm - - Hyderabad: Khairatabad Ganesh draws huge crowds despite heavy rains
Heavy rains failed to deter devotees from visiting the 69-ft-tall Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapathi at Hyderabad’s Khairatabad pandal on Monday. Police made arrangements to manage the rush, while Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and his spouse attended the first pooja.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 12:51pm - - Hyderabad weather: Drizzle continues as Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities begin
Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities began in Hyderabad on Monday amid cloudy skies and persistent drizzle. The weather department forecast light rain in Hyderabad and several districts over the next few hours, with moderate rain expected in Warangal, Hanamkonda and Jangaon.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 10:50am - - Hyderabad: OHE failure after power lines snap over Intercity Express near Moulali
An overhead electrical equipment failure was reported near Moulali on Sunday night after power lines reportedly snapped over a moving Intercity Express. The train was stopped as a precaution, while railway officials launched restoration measures. No casualties or injuries were reported.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 10:43am - - Hyderabad: Eight booked under POCSO over alleged sexual assault of 16-year-old girl
Alwal police registered a POCSO case against eight persons following a complaint alleging the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. Police said the girl was allegedly assaulted at multiple locations after being intoxicated, and efforts are underway to identify all those involved.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 10:25am - - Heavy rain lashes Hyderabad, parts of Telangana
Heavy rains lashed Telangana under renewed active monsoon conditions, with Siddipet recording the State’s highest rainfall. Kondapak received 145.3 mm, while several Hyderabad areas, including Secunderabad, Bowenpally and Alwal, witnessed heavy rain and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
- 1 day ago 14 Sep 26, 9:54am - - K Chandrashekhar Rao extends Vinayaka Chavithi greetings to Telangana
BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Vinayaka Chavithi greetings to Telangana people and highlighted the devotion surrounding the nine-day Ganesh Navaratri festival. He prayed for the State's prosperity, revival of agriculture and the welfare of the farming community
- 2 days ago 14 Sep 26, 12:00am - - Shilpa Art Creations honours Kasturi couple with Best Couple award
Shilpa Art Creations, led by Kaparthi Prakash, honoured Kasturi Laxman Rao and Kasturi Saraswathi with the Best Couple award at a felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad. TPCC general secretary Srinivas Uppala presented the award and praised their life and contributions
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 10:53pm - - Telangana likely to receive rain, thunderstorms on September 14, 15: IMD
The IMD, Hyderabad, has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers at several places across Telangana on September 14 and 15. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are also likely across several districts, including Hyderabad and surrounding areas
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 10:36pm - - Indian Racing Festival 2026: Kyriakou stars in F4 opener
Aris Kyriakou emerged as the standout performer as the F4 Indian Championship opened at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. Kyriakou won Race 3 and finished runner-up twice, while Luviwe Sambudla and Aryan Narola also claimed race victories
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 10:25pm - - Tanvi Patri wins U17 girls’ singles title at Asian Junior Championships
Fifteen-year-old Tanvi Patri defeated compatriot Shaina Manimuthu in three games to win the U17 girls' singles title at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Chengdu. Patri added the continental crown to her 2024 U15 Asian title
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 10:09pm - - RSPB, Police reach Hockey India inter-departmental championship final
Railway Sports Promotion Board and the All India Police Sports Control Board reached the final of the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Departmental Championship. RSPB stunned defending champions PSPB 2-1, while Police edged CAG 1-0 through Mohammad Haris' goal
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 9:40pm - - TGSPDCL inspects arrangements at Khairatabad Ganesh and Balapur Ganesh pandals
The TGSPDCL has made extensive arrangements for Ganesh festivities, including free electricity connections to pandals, special power supply systems, emergency response teams and round-the-clock monitoring. CMD Jitesh V Patil inspected arrangements at Khairatabad and Balapur Ganesh pandals
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 9:27pm - - Telangana recalls Sakala Janula Samme on its 15th anniversary
Telangana on Sunday recalled the Sakala Janula Samme, a 42-day agitation that brought government employees, teachers, students, lawyers, RTC and Singareni workers together during the separate statehood movement. The protest began 15 years ago following KCR's call
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 9:24pm - - Telangana State Under-15 Chess Championship from September 18
The Telangana State Sub-Junior Chess Championship for Under-15 boys and girls will be held in Hyderabad from September 18 to 20. Players born on or after January 1, 2011, are eligible, with the top five in each category qualifying for Nationals
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 9:12pm - - Naga Suryasaketh, Akhil Taneti win titles at Brilliant Trophy chess
Naga Suryasaketh and Akhil Taneti won the junior and Open category titles respectively at the 244th Brilliant Trophy Open Chess Tournament in Hyderabad. Suryasaketh prevailed on a tie-break after scoring 5.5 points, while Akhil topped the Open section
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 9:02pm - - TGMC inspects clinics allegedly run by unqualified practitioners
The Telangana Medical Council inspected several clinics and nursing homes in Hyderabad on Sunday over alleged unauthorised medical practice. The inspections covered Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Golconda and Rajendranagar. The council said it would examine records and take appropriate action.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 8:20pm - - CPR summit discusses future-ready healthcare systems for India
CPR organised the India Health Forward 2047 summit in Hyderabad to discuss how India can build scalable, equitable and pandemic-resilient healthcare systems. Former bureaucrat and physician Dr Jayaprakash Narayan delivered the keynote address, followed by several panel discussions.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 8:11pm - - NIN flags loopholes in FSSAI’s proposed red warning labels
The National Institute of Nutrition has raised concerns over FSSAI's proposed red warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, fat and salt. It has urged warnings for products exceeding limits for even one nutrient instead of multiple nutrients.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 8:00pm - - Car driver killed after vehicle rams into lorry near Keesara
A 38-year-old car driver was killed after his vehicle crashed into a lorry on the Outer Ring Road near Keesara on Sunday. Police identified the victim as Aleti Sireesh Kumar of Vanasthalipuram. He suffered severe head injuries and died at the spot.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 7:49pm - - Former Army officer gets two-day police custody in arms theft case
A Malkajgiri court has granted two days of police custody to former Army officer Mallesh, alias Raju, in the 20 Battalion of Madras Regiment arms theft case. Police will question him about the theft and possible involvement of others.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 7:32pm - - BRS 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
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 6:19pm - - Hyderabad 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
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 6:12pm - - Three 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.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 6:00pm - - Protest 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.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 5:51pm - - Khairatabad 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.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 5:46pm - - CRPF 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 days ago 13 Sep 26, 5:14pm - - Ganesh 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 days ago 13 Sep 26, 4:55pm - - Overseas 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 days ago 13 Sep 26, 4:40pm - - Telangana 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.
- 2 days ago 13 Sep 26, 11:06am -