Hyderabad

Telangana RTC workers, under JAC, staged a peaceful ‘Chalo Secretariat’ protest at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, demanding fulfillment of election promises, including employee merger into the State government and pending dues, while police maintained tight security at the site.

MLR Institute of Technology students, Team Meghdooth, won the second prize in Overall Performance – Regular Class at SAE India’s Drone Development Challenge 2025–26. Their innovative drone design and engineering excellence earned them ₹45,000 and national recognition.

Dell Technologies launched its ‘Tech ON Wheels’ mobile experience in Hyderabad, showcasing laptops, desktops, servers, and peripherals. The centre visits IT hubs, starting at Raheja Mindspace and wrapping at ‘V’ IT Park, as part of a nationwide tour across 20 cities.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana will roll out Ease of Doing Business 2.0 to attract global investments. The State aims to grow its economy to 1 trillion USD by 2034 with a three-pronged strategy

Malakpet Police arrested a two-wheeler thief, T Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, and recovered 12 stolen motorcycles worth approximately Rs 2.5 lakh. The thefts date back to January, and the stolen vehicles were traced following the suspect’s confession.

Hyderabad CCS police have registered a case against an education consultancy firm for allegedly cheating several people by promising MBBS seats. A doctor reportedly paid Rs 18.9 lakh before discovering the allotment letter was fake. The firm is suspected to have collected Rs 1.15 crore.

The State Government has issued preliminary land acquisition notices for areas including Bandlaguda Jagir and Kismatpur under the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project. Residents have 60 days to file objections, while protests continue over fears of displacement and property loss.

Hyderabad Bird Atlas Season 3 recorded a record 214 bird species and over 76,000 individual birds. The citizen science initiative, supported by volunteers and conservation groups, also tracked changes in Indian Roller sightings. Season 4 is planned for monsoon 2026.

YFLO celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event honouring past chairpersons and women leaders. The function featured a panel discussion with prominent personalities from healthcare, cinema, education, fashion, and mental health sectors.

Many people wonder whether the holy month should be called Ramzan or Ramadan. Both are correct. The difference comes from how the Arabic letter ḍād is pronounced in different languages, especially in South Asia compared to global English usage.

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband in Nomula village, Ibrahimpatnam, on Tuesday. Police said the accused was under the influence of alcohol. A case has been registered and efforts are underway to trace him.

In a major setback to the CPI (Maoist), four top leaders, including Politburo and Central Committee members, surrendered before Telangana police. Officials said the organisation’s apex and state leadership structures have collapsed following the reintegration of the cadres.

A Hyderabad-based anaesthesiologist, Dr Karthik Deegutla, has highlighted the critical importance of sharing family medical history before surgery. He recounted a case where a 22-year-old patient developed Malignant Hyperthermia, a rare genetic reaction to anaesthesia, during routine surgery.

A British Airways flight from London to Hyderabad was diverted to Nagpur early Tuesday due to poor weather conditions and low visibility in Hyderabad. Officials confirmed the diversion occurred around 5.30 am after the plane landed at Nagpur.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao condemned the demolition of poor families’ houses in Vinobha Nagar, Khammam, accusing the Congress government of using excessive police force and failing to provide rehabilitation. He demanded an immediate halt and justice for the displaced

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Telangana Congress government after students of a Tribal Welfare School in Gudur protested for hygienic food. He cited 112 food poisoning cases, student hospitalizations, and called for immediate inquiry and better school management

The Hyderabad Police have executed one of the biggest cybercrime crackdowns in recent years under 'Operation Octopus'. Over 10 days, 32 special teams raided 16 states, arresting 104 individuals linked to online investment scams, trading frauds, and digital arrest schemes.

A family of three, a couple and their young son allegedly died by suicide at their residence in Amberpet, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Police have begun an investigation and shifted the bodies for post-mortem.

Unseasonal rains continued across Telangana, with Hyderabad and Nalgonda witnessing heavy overnight showers. Hyderabad recorded up to 42.8 mm of rainfall in Bahadurpura, while Nalgonda’s Chandampet reported the state’s highest at 70 mm.

The Telangana government’s ambitious Gandhi Sarovar Project, which aims to build the world’s tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat, Hyderabad, has triggered widespread criticism. Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, has strongly opposed the move, calling it “un-Gandhian.”

VIYONA has received UIDAI’s OVSE certification, enabling offline Aadhaar-based identity verification without real-time database access. The approval strengthens privacy safeguards, accelerates paperless KYC processes and enhances digital onboarding across banking, fintech and enterprise sectors in India.

Unidentified persons allegedly damaged idols at the Sri Sri Devamukha Anjaneya Swamy temple in Hyderabad’s Balapur Road area on Monday night. The incident was discovered by the local priest the next morning, prompting the temple committee to alert police.

Paradox Museum opened in Hyderabad’s Somajiguda, offering over 50 interactive illusion-based exhibits. Inaugurated by Nidhhi Agerwal, the global edutainment brand blends art and science, bringing its immersive experience to the city

Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan have reunited after nearly four decades as shooting for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD begins. Bachchan shared images from the Hyderabad sets and expressed excitement about their collaboration