Hyderabad

Passengers escaped unhurt after a car rammed into a road divider and caught fire on SBI Road in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli on Sunday evening. Fire personnel extinguished the blaze, while police began investigating the incident. No injuries were reported

A 36-year-old software employee from Haryana, identified as Saurabh Shekhar, allegedly died by suicide after inhaling helium gas at a service apartment in Hyderabad’s Kondapur area

Ankita broke the decade-old meet record in the women's 3,000m steeplechase, while Jishnu Prasad set a meet record in the men's 200m at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships in Delhi on the final day of competition

Advik Sahasya Ambati won the junior title, while Shaik Md Irfan claimed the open crown at the 245th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad. Both scored 5.5 points in six rounds before winning their respective categories on tie-breaks

A Hyderabad resident who had travelled for Umrah was killed and three of his family members were injured during an attack on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia while awaiting transit. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi confirmed the death, and urged the Centre to extend all possible assistance to the affected family.

Apollo Hospitals hosted a two-day Personalised Arthroplasty Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together more than 350 orthopaedic surgeons and joint replacement specialists.

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two persons for allegedly collecting mule bank accounts and SIM cards from individuals and supplying them to cyber fraudsters for commissions.

A five-year-old girl who went missing during Bathukamma celebrations at a gated community in Hyderabad's Kowkoor area was found murdered in an open sump in the clubhouse cellar.

The protest by 650 Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) interns across Telangana entered its fourth day on Sunday, with participants demanding stipend parity with MBBS graduates trained in India. The interns allege they perform identical clinical duties in government hospitals but receive either no stipend or a nominal amount.

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) has announced the third phase of counselling for admissions to vacant seats in BSc (Hons) Agriculture and BTech Food Technology programmes for the 2026-27 academic year on October 14 and 15.

More than 35,000 people, including health enthusiasts, amateur runners and cancer survivors, participated in the 9th edition of the Quambiant Global Grace Cancer Run 2026 in Hyderabad.

Thirty-one researchers from the University of Hyderabad have been featured in the 2026 Stanford-Elsevier database of highly cited researchers, popularly known as the world's top 2 per cent scientists list. The university has secured the third position among Central Universities.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged eligible graduates to enrol as voters ahead of the Hyderabad-Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy Graduates' MLC election, stressing that political apathy among educated voters was enabling undeserving individuals to gain positions of power.

Telangana’s water and power preparedness is under scrutiny amid El Niño concerns, low water storage and coal stocks. Retired engineers say opportunities to lift Godavari supplies were missed, while the BRS alleges Krishna water diversion. Contingency planning faces renewed questions

BRS Minority Cell general secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda has sought a comprehensive investigation into a POCSO and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act case registered at Tolichowki police station, alleging sexual exploitation of a minor girl.

Indians, especially Telugu professionals and students in the US, are facing heightened anxiety after the suspension of the PERM labour certification process for eight major IT companies. The move has intensified concerns among H-1B visa holders awaiting employer-sponsored Green Cards.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended Rs 50,000 in financial assistance to tribal student Penuka Shruthi from Mulugu district. After she appealed for help on X, BRS district president Kakularam Laxman Babu visited her family and handed over the assistance

A five-member family from Hyderabad's Mehdipatnam, including three children, was reportedly seriously injured in a missile attack at Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia.

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday after smoke was detected from a passenger’s electronic device. The cabin crew controlled the situation, and the aircraft landed safely. An alternative aircraft was arranged for passengers

Gold prices have corrected sharply from their January 2026 peak amid a stronger US dollar and rising bond yields. With forecasts pointing to a possible recovery, investors must weigh further downside risks, long-term goals and market uncertainty before buying

Recent allegations against Hyderabad police personnel have prompted legal professionals and women’s rights activists to demand accountability, transparent complaint mechanisms and strict action, including dismissal in cases where misconduct is established

More than 500 cyclists participated in a Hyderabad cyclothon organised by Yashoda Hospitals for World Arthritis Day. The event highlighted early recognition of joint problems, physical activity and the importance of maintaining joint mobility

The Telangana EAGLE Force, assisted by Goa Police, has apprehended a suspected drug supplier linked to an alleged Goa-Hyderabad narcotics network. Investigators are examining financial transactions totalling Rs 48.4 lakh and verifying the possible involvement of more than 25 Telangana residents

Rudo Grimm, a 57-year-old German CEO who participated in Mancherial’s maiden forest marathon, called for more trail-running events in India. He said such initiatives could encourage youngsters to spend less time on screens and explore parks and natural landscapes.