Hyderabad

Bank of Baroda has received the second prize under the Government of India’s Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar Scheme for 2025–26. The bank was recognised for its Official Language implementation and has won the prestigious award for five consecutive years

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender welcomed the High Court judgment disqualifying him from the Assembly and said he had not considered moving the Supreme Court. He asserted that he was ready to contest again if elections were announced and fight for victory

The Telangana High Court directed police not to arrest BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank in a case over a social media post. The court ordered compliance with Section 35(3) of the BNSS and directed Krishank to cooperate with the investigation.

The Telangana Assembly witnessed heated exchanges over Kaleshwaram and Tummidihatti projects during an El Nino debate, with the BJP demanding action on irrigation and barrage repairs. Ministers blamed the previous BRS government and sought Central assistance to tackle the water crisis.

An illegal four-storey residential building developed a dangerous tilt in Gopanpally on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and cordon off the area. Following an inspection, CMC Commissioner G Srijana ordered immediate demolition of the structure.

The Eagle Force and Miyapur police arrested P Suresh Gopi with 14 MDMA pills weighing 9 grams near Miyapur Metro station. Police said he procured 29 pills from Mumbai and allegedly sold 15 to an associate before bringing the rest to Hyderabad

Hours after the High Court disqualified Danam Nagender as Khairatabad MLA, he welcomed the judgment and said he was prepared to contest again if elections were held. In the Assembly, he also criticised Housing department officials over Indiramma Houses.

The Telangana Public Service Commission has released a notification for the recruitment of 130 Managers (Engineering) in HMWSSB. Online applications will be accepted from September 23 to October 17. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 44 years

Drug officials raided an allegedly unlicensed medical shop at Bakaram in Musheerabad on Friday and detected 32 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, antihypertensives, antifungal drugs, analgesics and expired medicines. Samples were lifted for analysis and further investigation will follow

Cyberabad Police are set to deploy a single-camera Multi Violation Detection System on the Outer Ring Road to identify multiple traffic violations. Commissioner M Ramesh reviewed the system and discussed technology-based measures with Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited officials.

The Telangana Prantha Upadhyaya Sangam has urged the State government to reconsider panel inspections in high schools, saying School Assistants should not supervise fellow teachers. It also sought filling supervisory vacancies and suggested a panel comprising senior education officials.

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association has served a strike notice over delays in stipend payments and several other pending issues. Junior doctors also flagged infrastructure deficiencies, hostel shortages, staff vacancies, duty-hour concerns and inadequate security at medical colleges.

IIIT Hyderabad on Friday said it had cancelled the proposed screening of documentary ‘Prisoner No. 626710 is Present’ by a student group, stating that no official permission was obtained. The institute also denied any association with the proposed event.

Design Democracy has announced the fourth edition of its flagship design festival at Hyderabad’s HITEX Exhibition Centre. The event features over 200 design brands, more than 150 speakers and an expected 30,000 visitors, with exhibitions, installations and discussions

Nearly 30,000 postgraduate seats remained vacant after the first phase of CPGET 2026 counselling in Telangana. Of 47,237 convener-quota seats, 17,586 were allotted, while 23,122 candidates exercised web options. Women accounted for the larger share of applicants and allotments

Doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully managed the high-risk pregnancy of a 22-year-old woman with a large VSD, severe pulmonary arterial hypertension, Eisenmenger syndrome and valve regurgitation. She delivered a healthy 2.3-kg baby boy by elective caesarean section

Residents of Vinayak Nagar Colony in Shaikpet installed a 10-foot Ganesh idol next to overflowing sewage, citing inaction by HMWSSB despite repeated complaints. Residents alleged that a sanctioned Rs 23 lakh project had not begun, causing severe inconvenience during the festival.

Doctors at NIMS, Hyderabad, have successfully performed a minimally invasive heart valve replacement on a 37-year-old woman suffering from severe pulmonary regurgitation years after childhood surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot, avoiding traditional open-heart surgery and enabling faster recovery

University of Hyderabad researchers have secured an Indian patent for a lactoferrin nanoparticle-based formulation combining curcumin with antiretroviral drugs. Laboratory and animal studies showed controlled drug release, sustained antiviral activity, lower systemic absorption and reduced tissue damage following vaginal administration, researchers said

Nearly 200 GHMC sanitation workers and Swachh Auto Tipper drivers protested at the civic body's head office against the proposed privatisation of garbage collection. The workers demanded job security and government intervention, with tension escalating during a confrontation with police

Family members of a 58-year-old farmer from Andhra Pradesh donated his two kidneys, liver and two corneas after he was declared brain dead at a Hyderabad hospital. The donation helped three patients and took Telangana’s Jeevandan tally to 148 donations this year.

Viral claims about a Ganesh idol installed by a Hyderabad jewellery store, including its alleged gold coating, weight and diamond count, triggered apprehension and police intervention. Goshamahal Police clarified the claims and urged citizens to avoid circulating unverified information during the festival

The Telangana High Court on Friday disqualified Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagendar under the anti-defection law, setting aside the Speaker’s decision. The petition was filed by BJP floor leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy and BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy challenging his disqualification.

Several Congress MLAs raised concerns over severely damaged roads in their constituencies during Zero Hour in the Assembly, citing delays in sanctioned works and contractor payments. The R&B Minister said action plans were prepared to commence works within 10 to 15 days.