- newStudents, activists stage protest in Hyderabad; seek withdrawal of SIR
Students, activists and members of various communities staged a protest in Hyderabad against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Organised by SIO, APCR and other groups, the protesters alleged that the exercise could lead to the exclusion of eligible voters.
- 4 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 11:52pm - - newYoung lawyers meet KTR, seek blessings as they begin legal careers
A group of newly enrolled lawyers met BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad and sought his blessings as they commenced their legal careers. Rama Rao congratulated the young advocates and encouraged them to work towards delivering justice.
- 4 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 11:34pm - - newFive police teams conduct farmhouse checks in Chevella to curb illegal activities
The Chevella police conducted a special inspection of 47 farmhouses within their jurisdiction as part of efforts to prevent illegal activities and enhance public safety. During the drive, a hookah setup was found at a farmhouse in Mudimyal.
- 5 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 10:31pm - - newDiwali sweet prices leave bigger hole in families’ budgets
Diwali celebrations are set to become costlier this year, with sweet prices rising by 20-25 per cent across Hyderabad due to increased sugar, ingredient and production costs. Dry fruit-based sweets have witnessed even steeper price hikes amid rising prices of cashews, almonds and pistachios.
- 7 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 8:52pm - - newCongress wary of public mood, central funds ahead of pending local body elections
The Telangana government faces a dilemma over conducting long-pending local body elections, with concerns over anti-incumbency sentiment and public dissatisfaction on key issues potentially affecting the ruling Congress. At the same time, continued delays could result in the loss of substantial Finance Commission funds.
- 7 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 8:35pm - - newFuture City CP reviews 108 cases, directs officers to expedite investigations
Future City Commissioner of Police Dr Tarun Joshi reviewed 108 criminal cases in Ibrahimpatnam, focusing on faster investigations, reduced pendency and better coordination. He directed officers to collect evidence properly, monitor pending cases and address delays, particularly in serious matters
- 8 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 7:59pm - - newMalkajgiri civic body recycles 7,000 tonnes of floral waste into incense sticks
The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation processed nearly 7,000 metric tonnes of floral waste from Ganesh immersion events and Bathukamma celebrations into incense and dhoop sticks. The initiative involved dedicated collection kiosks and a partnership with Pakka Organics
- 8 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 7:56pm - - newIMD forecasts intense rain in Telangana from October 27
The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Telangana on October 28 as a weather system develops over the Bay of Bengal. Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam are under a red alert for intense rainfall
- 8 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 7:42pm - - newEight years after launch, Uppal elevated corridor work drags on, commuters fume
Construction of the 6.2-km Uppal-Narapally elevated corridor in Hyderabad has slowed significantly despite the completion of its concrete piers, with girder installation yet to begin. Daily commuters and local traders are facing severe traffic congestion, dust and poor road conditions.
- 8 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 7:22pm - - newSamanyu Kollu wins under-16 title at Telangana State chess championship
Samanyu Kollu won the under-16 title at the Telangana State Chess Championship for Sub-Juniors, held at Telangana Chess Academy in Kothapet, Hyderabad. Results list the top five players in four age groups, though one under-16 placing needs confirmation before publication
- 10 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 5:54pm - - newHyderabad birder spots returning migratory flycatcher at Ameenpur
The red-breasted flycatcher has returned to the Ameenpur Lake area for the third consecutive season, delighting Hyderabad’s birding community. Birder Syamala Rupakula also spotted an Indian pitta and other species, despite concerns over the lake’s disturbed ecosystem
- 11 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 5:03pm - - newTelangana FA to launch Women’s League, expand grassroots football
The Telangana Football Association held its 12th Annual General Body Meeting in Hyderabad, announcing plans for a Women's League and AFC C Licence course during the current season, while also seeking funds from SATG for inter-district championships and coaching camps
- 11 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 5:01pm - - newVijay Sethupathi starrer ‘Baththa’ to premiere on Netflix on October 29
Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil drama movie Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and produced by Atlee, will stream on Netflix from October 29. The emotional drama makes its multi-language OTT debut in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
- 12 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:42pm - - newLalita Kapilavai’s ‘Kalaprayanam’ exhibition opens at Hyderabad’s State Art Gallery
Artist Lalita Kapilavai's three-day exhibition, ‘Kalaprayanam’, opened at Hyderabad's State Art Gallery, showcasing Pahari, Pichwai, Mysore and Tanjore painting traditions. Curated by Dr Vijay Sharma, the exhibition explores India's artistic heritage and remains open to visitors until October 26, with free entry
- 12 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:29pm - - newACB seizes Rs 2.4 lakh from HMWSSB joint director during surprise check
The Anti-Corruption Bureau seized Rs 2.4 lakh in unaccounted cash from HMWSSB joint director A. Srinivas during a surprise check in Hyderabad. The agency said he could not satisfactorily explain the cash and informed the Income Tax Department for further action
- 12 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:22pm -
- newTGSRTC introduces seven-day unlimited travel pass for Rs 600
TGSRTC has introduced a Rs 600 weekly bus pass offering unlimited travel on city buses across Greater Hyderabad for seven consecutive days. The pass covers air-conditioned services but excludes Pushpak Airport Liner buses and complements existing daily and monthly passes
- 12 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:19pm - - newAIMIM fields 21 candidates in Andhra Pradesh civic polls, eyes key posts
AIMIM has fielded 21 candidates in Andhra Pradesh's civic polls, targeting leadership positions in Kadapa and Hindupur. The party has deployed legislators and senior leaders to strengthen its campaign and expand its political presence beyond traditional strongholds before Assembly elections
- 12 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:18pm - - newSouth Central Railway announces 22 special trains for Puja festival between Secunderabad and Sirpur Kaghaznagar
The South Central Railway has announced 22 special train services between Secunderabad, Sirpur Kaghaznagar and Hyderabad to clear the Puja festival rush. The services will operate from October 26 to November 5, stopping at 11 stations along the route
- 12 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:16pm - - newScrap dealer critically injured in explosion at Hyderabad’s Ramanthapur
A scrap dealer, Parashuram, suffered severe burn injuries in an explosion at a shop in Church Colony, Ramanthapur, on Sunday. He sustained burns over nearly 70 per cent of his body and was undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital
- 12 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 3:11pm - - newBodies left to decompose at Jadcherla hospital mortuary, Laxma Reddy slams government
Former Telangana Health Minister C Laxma Reddy criticised the Congress government over alleged decomposition of bodies at Jadcherla Government Hospital’s mortuary, blaming power disruptions and administrative negligence. He demanded uninterrupted electricity, immediate corrective measures and improvements in hospital infrastructure
- 14 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 1:43pm - - newRevanth Reddy’s water allocation to Dindi sparks row between Nalgonda, Palamuru leaders
Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Gutta Sukhender Reddy backed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s decision to allocate 0.6 TMCft from PRLIS to the Dindi project, criticising BJP MP DK Aruna’s opposition and urging efforts to secure national project status for PRLIS
- 15 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 1:10pm - - newAdilabad Congress leader Bhargav Deshpande joins BRS
Senior Congress leader from Adilabad Bhargav Deshpande joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in the presence of working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday. Several former ministers, MLAs and other party leaders attended the joining programme at Rama Rao’s residence
- 15 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 1:07pm - - newHyderabad: Woman hangs self in Madhapur
A woman was found dead at her Madhapur flat in Hyderabad on Sunday morning. Police said Archana Choudhari Malik had been in a four-year relationship with a colleague. The Clues Team examined the scene, and an investigation is underway
- 15 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 12:22pm - - newTG SAFE issues improvement notices to 20 sweet manufacturing and retail establishments
Telangana’s TG SAFE issued improvement notices to 20 sweet shops and manufacturing units and a show-cause notice to another establishment after statewide inspections revealed hygiene violations. Officials collected 38 suspected adulterated food samples and warned of further action for non-compliance
- 15 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 12:15pm - - newTension prevailed in Hyderabad’s Madannapet
Tension prevailed in Hyderabad’s Madannapet after unidentified persons allegedly threw eggs at a Durga Mata idol procession
- 19 hours ago 25 Oct 26, 9:04am - - Liquor trader waves revolver, creates panic at Somajiguda restaurant; case registered
A 24-year-old liquor businessman allegedly brandished a revolver and threatened customers and staff at a bar and restaurant in Hyderabad's Somajiguda area following a dispute on the premises.
- 1 day ago 25 Oct 26, 12:33am - - 21-year-old stabbed to death following dispute over mother’s live-in partner in Hyderabad
A 21-year-old man allegedly died after being stabbed following a dispute over his mother's live-in relationship in Hyderabad's Hussaini Alam area. The accused was taken into custody after the victim succumbed to injuries at Osmania General Hospital.
- 1 day ago 25 Oct 26, 12:14am - - Rewind: When the 2015–16 El Niño struck Telangana—the drought lesson Revanth needs today
When Telangana faced the 2015–16 El Niño drought, the KCR-led government focused on mobilising resources, protecting livelihoods and reassuring people. Today, the real test for Congress is whether it can deliver solutions to the State’s current challenges instead of repeatedly blaming its predecessor
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 11:59pm - - Upasana Kamineni Konidela lauds Suma as ‘Festivals for Joy’ completes five years
The fifth anniversary of 'Festivals for Joy', a philanthropic initiative spearheaded by television anchor Suma Kanakala, was celebrated in Hyderabad in the presence of Upasana Kamineni Konidela and social activist Sunitha Krishnan.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 11:59pm - - Over 1,500 applications rejected in Telangana Graduate voter enrolment drive
A total of 1,581 voter registration applications in Telangana's two Graduates' Constituencies have been rejected during scrutiny over ineligible qualifications and suspected fake certificates. Election officials said applicants must have obtained their degree or equivalent qualification on or before October 31, 2023.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 10:30pm - - RGIA police forward 15 bomb threat complaints for further investigation
RGIA police have forwarded at least 15 complaints about threatening emails claiming bombs were planted at the airport and nearby schools to Hyderabad Cybercrime Police for further investigation. Cases were registered over emails received on different occasions in recent weeks
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 8:48pm - - Wanted accused with over 35 cases arrested in Hyderabad
Mangalhat police arrested Abed Bin Khaleed, alias Lalla, at R.K. Pet Junction on Friday and seized a knife and an unregistered motorcycle. Police said he had been involved in over 35 cases since 2005 and was untraceable for six months
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 8:44pm - - GHMC speeds up H-CITI works around KBR National Park
GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan has directed TGSPDCL to expedite utility shifting for the H-CITI elevated corridor around KBR National Park. Officials reviewed the 4.3-km project and ordered faster junction upgrades, foundation investigations, excavation and steel fabrication works
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 8:39pm - - 40 motorists booked for using mobile phones while driving in Hyderabad
Kulsumpura Traffic Police booked 40 motorists for talking on mobile phones while driving during a special enforcement drive at Retibowli Junction on Saturday. Conducted under ACP Dhanalakshmi’s supervision, the checks also involved counselling motorists on road safety and traffic regulations
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 8:33pm - - New city bus terminal to come up at Uppal within 100 days
The Telangana government has initiated the construction of a new city bus terminal at the Uppal Zonal Workshop in Hyderabad at a cost of Rs 3.22 crore. The facility is expected to handle more than 1,000 bus trips daily and serve nearly one lakh passengers.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 8:02pm - - No cakewalk for Telangana electors seeking re-entry into voter rolls after SIR
Electors removed from Telangana's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise may face a stringent verification process if they seek re-enrolment. The final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on November 9.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 7:44pm - - Cyberabad plans 7-km counterflow BRT pilot to ease congestion on IT corridor
Cyberabad Traffic Police and civic authorities are planning a 7-km counterflow Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) pilot on the JNTU-Hitec City-Raidurgam-Financial District corridor to improve bus travel times and reduce congestion.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 7:20pm - - Hyderabad: MMC reviews road widening at Habsiguda, Uppal junctions
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to prepare traffic decongestion plans for Habsiguda and Uppal X Roads. Measures under review include road widening, internal colony road diversions and approach roads for the proposed Uppal flyover
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 7:08pm - - Telangana Drought: Congress Blames KCR, But Where Are The Solutions?
Even as Telangana experiences drought due to El Nino weather pattern, the Congress government throws the blame on erstwhile BRS government, rather than initiating measures to mitigate the suffering of people
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 6:57pm - - SAP Learning Hub opens free access for final-year students in India
SAP has opened free access to its Learning Hub, student edition, for eligible final-year students in India, allowing them to develop industry-relevant skills across multiple business functions.
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 6:25pm - - Delayed fish seed release worries Telangana fishermen
Delayed fish seed releases and falling water levels have raised concerns among Telangana’s fishermen over production and livelihoods. Fishermen’s representatives blame poor planning and stocking practices, while urging the State government to provide compensation and involve cooperative societies in planning
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 6:04pm - - Hyderabad student designs satellite receiver to aid remote Himalayan communities
Hyderabad student Aagam Jain has developed SummitSathi, a low-cost satellite weather receiver designed to bring cloud images to remote Himalayan villages without internet or mobile connectivity. Three receivers will serve 10 villages in Himachal Pradesh's Seraj Valley
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 5:30pm - - Talasani accuses Congress government of failing to prepare for El Niño
Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised the Congress government over El Niño preparedness, power supply and water issues. He also questioned the graduate voter registration process for MLC elections, announcing a meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer and an intensified BRS registration drive
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 5:11pm - - Troo Good opens seventh manufacturing facility in Hyderabad
Troo Good has opened its seventh manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, taking its manufacturing network to 90,000 sq ft. The company says monthly production has increased 2.5 times to 1,200 tonnes and plans to invest Rs 40 crore in its Alpha factory
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 4:58pm - - Hyderabad air quality improves during Dasara holidays as pollution levels fall
With people going to their native places, there was less traffic on the city roads with PM2.5, PM10 and several other pollutants declining at multiple monitoring stations
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 4:29pm - - Pharma company encroaches KCR Park, lays road in Pashmylaram Industrial Area
Sources allege Gravity Pharmaceuticals Limited encroached on nearly half an acre of KCR Park in Pashamylaram and laid a road despite TGIIC objections. Industrialists have urged government action, warning that similar encroachments could follow elsewhere in the industrial area
- 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 3:48pm - - Garden View Mall on Wakf land near Haj House lies unused for over 15 years
Garden View Mall, a seven-storey commercial building on Wakf land near Haj House, has remained largely unused for over 15 years. Rainwater reportedly stagnates in its basement, prompting activists to demand a structural assessment and completion of pending works.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 2:59pm - - Watch: Medchal traffic head constable allegedly slaps motorist during drunk-driving check
A head constable attached to Medchal traffic police station allegedly slapped a motorist during a drunk-driving check, according to a video circulating on social media. The motorist, Giri, also alleged that the officer seized his vehicle and verbally abused him.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 2:30pm - - DRI seizes 1.136 kg of suspected methamphetamine from Bhopal-Hyderabad bus
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 1.136 kg of suspected methamphetamine from a passenger bus travelling from Bhopal to Hyderabad. Officials found four packets concealed beneath sleeper berth mattresses and are investigating the source of the suspected narcotic.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 2:09pm - - Medchal head constable accused of assaulting motorist
A head constable attached to the Medchal traffic police station allegedly slapped a motorist during a drunk-driving check. A video of the incident went viral, drawing criticism online. The motorist alleged that the officer also seized his vehicle and verbally abused him.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 2:09pm - - KTR warns against government interference in private companies, misuse of probe agencies
BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the State and Central governments to avoid interfering in private companies’ operations and misusing enforcement agencies. He also called for Hyderabad to become a global AI hub and stressed the need for workforce reskilling.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 1:50pm - - HMWSSB to launch Green Water tanker service for non-potable uses
HMWSSB is preparing to introduce Green Water tanker services to supply treated sewage water for non-potable uses in Hyderabad. The plan includes GPS-tracked tankers, digital bookings and payments, designated filling stations and regular quality checks.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 1:45pm - - Hyderabad: HYDRAA uncovers illegal borewell hidden under mattress in Madhapur bedroom
HYDRAA uncovered an illegal borewell concealed inside a bedroom in Madhapur during a crackdown on groundwater extraction. Officials traced underground pipelines allegedly supplying tanker water to consumers, while previous tests near Sunnam Cheruvu found hazardous heavy metals in groundwater.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 1:32pm - - Hyderabad: Malkajgiri police check 3,617 vehicles in special drive
Malkajgiri Commissionerate police checked 3,617 vehicles and verified 3,448 persons during a two-hour SEAL-M operation on October 22. The drive covered three zones, resulting in 365 Motor Vehicles Act cases and e-challans, 28 drunk-driving cases and 126 vehicles seized.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 8:45am - - DRI seizes foreign currency worth Rs 1.56 crore at RGIA
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs 1.56 crore from two Indian passengers bound for Kuala Lumpur at Hyderabad airport. Both passengers were arrested after failing to produce documents establishing the lawful procurement and carriage of the currency.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 8:19am - - M Sridhar assumes charge as Director of HR at BHEL
M Sridhar has assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) on the board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Prior to his board elevation, he served as Executive Director (HR) at the corporate office in New Delhi.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:40am - - Bharat Biotech announces 40 pc price cut for Mosqivac malaria vaccine
Bharat Biotech International Limited has partnered with UNICEF and Gavi to slash the price of its malaria vaccine, Mosqivac, by 40 per cent to EUR 5.50 per dose. This price drop will enable up to one million additional children to receive the complete four-dose course.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:35am - - Youth attacks sleeping father with hammer in Hyderabad, victim critical
A 25-year-old cannabis addict was arrested for allegedly attacking his sleeping father with a hammer and a stone roller at their residence in Balajinagar, Hyderabad.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:30am - - IGBC urges HMWSSB to revive defunct rainwater harvesting pits in Hyderabad
The Indian Green Building Council has asked the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to restore blocked rainwater-harvesting pits across the erstwhile GHMC area to arrest the falling groundwater table.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:30am - - CMC officials tour Jawaharnagar, Dundigal units for better solid-waste practices
Senior officials and engineering staff of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation on Friday visited waste-processing and waste-to-energy facilities at Jawaharnagar and Dundigal. They examined transfer-station operations, pollution-control systems, ash management and resource recovery methods.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:12am - - Telangana NCC cadet flies sortie with IAF Chief
An NCC senior wing cadet, Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy, flew alongside Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh during a sortie at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal.
- 2 days ago 24 Oct 26, 12:03am - - KIMS Hospitals launches Tulsa-Pro for prostate cancer treatment in Hyderabad
KIMS Hospitals in Hyderabad has introduced Tulsa-Pro, an advanced prostate cancer treatment system developed by Canada's Profound Medical Corp.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:59pm - - SCB elevated corridor: Cantonment body seeks fair compensation for affected property owners
The All-India Cantonment Boards Association has urged Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar to ensure fair and legally admissible compensation for property owners likely to be affected by the proposed NH-44 elevated corridor in Secunderabad Cantonment.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:57pm - - Woman alleges police ignored age documents, arrested husband under POCSO
A woman has alleged that Shankarpally police falsely declared her a minor and arrested her husband under the POCSO Act despite documents showing she is an adult who married of her own free will.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:28pm - - TGPCB orders closure of Saraca Laboratories after chloroform leak
The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has ordered the closure of Saraca Laboratories Ltd. following a chloroform vapour leakage incident that claimed two lives in Hyderabad. The board also directed the power utility to disconnect electricity supply to the unit.
- 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 11:15pm -