Hyderabad

A large number of non-teaching employees of Osmania University staged a protest on the campus on Wednesday, pressing for the implementation of pension schemes, promotions and service-related benefits. The protesters also sought regularisation of contract employees, EPF payments and annual increments.

HMWSSB has completed repairs to major leaks in the 105-year-old raw water conduit from Osman Sagar reservoir six hours ahead of schedule. More than 90 per cent of leaks at eight critical locations were controlled during a 36-hour shutdown.

The Telangana High Court sentenced a Miyapur Circle Inspector to four weeks' simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 after finding him guilty of wilfully disobeying judicial directions to provide police protection in a property dispute at Hafeezpet.

The Telangana High Court has directed Food Safety Department authorities to conduct a fresh inspection of G. Pulla Reddy Sweets' premises in Hyderabad and submit a report on the next date of hearing. The direction came while hearing a writ petition challenging the suspension of the sweet-maker's FSSAI licence, with the court declining interim relief but ordering a reinspection before further consideration of the matter.

Renowned Carnatic violin duo Mysore M. Nagaraj and Mysore M. Manjunath delivered an acclaimed performance on the fifth day of the 68th Annual Festival of Music and Dance organised by the South Indian Cultural Association (SICA) in Hyderabad.

Two women were allegedly stabbed to death and a man injured in an attack stemming from a family dispute in Hyderabad's Meerpet area on Wednesday. Police said the accused fled after the attack, and special teams have been formed to trace and apprehend him.

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad's Meerpet area on Wednesday after police resorted to a mild lathicharge to disperse protesters demanding action against those accused of assaulting two women in Almasguda. Members of Dalit Christian organisations staged a road blockade over the incident.

Tourists and shoppers visiting Charminar, Gulzar Houz and Lal Bazaar continue to face parking difficulties. The proposed multi-level parking complex remains stalled after tenders received no response, affecting visitors and businesses in the Old City's busy commercial and heritage precinct.

Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology organised a ‘Cyber Suraksha’ panel discussion with the CSI Hyderabad Chapter. Experts discussed emerging cyber threats, online fraud, digital privacy, data protection and preventive measures, highlighting the need for greater cybersecurity awareness among students

Mailardevpally police arrested Syed Hameed in connection with 13 house burglary cases, including a theft at Laxmiguda. Police recovered 38 tolas of gold and 70 tolas of silver articles and seized a two-wheeler allegedly used in the offences

Jukkal MLA Laxmikantha Rao has accused Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha of threatening him and his family. Sources link the reported confrontation to a sand mining dispute and disagreements over the appointment of the Sangareddy DCC president

Students at Government Medical College in Vikarabad say they continue to face inadequate hostel and classroom facilities in temporary premises. They also cite a closed mess, limited lecture halls, unusable toilets and transport problems, and have sought urgent government intervention

Vocational trainers working under the School Education Department staged a protest at the Telangana Secretariat in Hyderabad on Wednesday, demanding the release of salaries pending for the past 12 months.

The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences Faculty Association (NIMSFA) has objected to the generalisation of corruption allegations against the entire faculty following the ACB raids and arrest of an additional medical superintendent.

The Hyderabad Water Tankers Association called off its strike and resumed supplies after agreeing to source borewell water from outside the ORR with necessary permissions. Hydraa said it would continue efforts to curb illegal commercial groundwater extraction in high-demand localities.

Two women were allegedly stabbed to death by a relative following a family dispute in Meerpet, Hyderabad, on Wednesday. The victims had reportedly approached police earlier, fearing for their lives. The suspect fled, and special teams are searching for him

Telangana NRI Sheikh Saeed, 40, has died in a Riyadh hospital after being critically injured in the October 10 airport attack. He is the second Indian casualty. His family has consented to his burial in Riyadh, where he lived

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on Thursday, with preparations for the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 taking priority. The meeting comes amid drought concerns, water and power crises, with welfare schemes, recruitment and investment proposals also expected to be discussed

Ophthalmologists have urged people to take precautions while lighting firecrackers during Diwali, warning that eye injuries can range from minor irritation to permanent vision loss. Experts advise immediate medical attention and caution against rubbing or applying pressure to injured eyes.

Dhoolpet Prohibition and Excise police arrested two persons from Rajasthan near Sitarambagh Temple and seized 72 grams of opium. A two-wheeler and mobile phones were also seized from the suspects. Further investigation is under way.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven premises in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as part of a money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in the manual evaluation of APPSC Group-I Main Examination answer scripts between 2018 and 2021

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the Telangana government to substantially enhance the remuneration of outsourcing employees, citing rising living costs. He also sought directions to government bodies to ensure timely payment of salaries to all outsourcing staff.

Narayana CBSE School, Falaknuma Branch, organised an Innovation – Student-Led Conference where Grades 1 and 2 students showcased their learning achievements. The programme also enabled parents to interact with their children and gain a better understanding of their academic progress.

ASIFA India celebrated International Animation Day 2026 at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad, bringing together more than 1,200 students and industry professionals. Experts from animation, VFX, film and design shared insights, including discussions on women shaping the future of the industry.