Hyderabad

Healthark’s annual RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 will be held in Hyderabad on September 24. The conference will bring together leaders from pharmaceutical, healthcare and biotechnology organisations for discussions on priorities shaping the global life sciences and healthcare ecosystem.

A four-storey residential building developed a sudden tilt in Gopanpally’s NTR Nagar on Friday, prompting evacuation of occupants and nearby residents. CMC officials cordoned off the area, while engineering teams inspected the structure to assess its stability and determine the cause.

The Telangana government has formed a high-level committee to resolve 12 issues concerning lands and properties included in the prohibited 22-A category. The panel will submit its recommendations within a month, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said in the Assembly.

India's first dengue vaccine, QDENGA, is set to enter the market in the first half of 2027 under an exclusive partnership between Takeda and Dr Reddy's Laboratories. The agreement will facilitate private-market distribution and awareness ahead of the commercial rollout

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the arrest of BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank, alleging that police barged into his home and accused the Telangana government of curbing free speech and democratic principles.

BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank was arrested from his Hyderabad residence on Friday over a social media post linked to an alleged attack on BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s staff, prompting heated arguments between police and party workers.

Indian mountaineer Bhukya Yashwanth’s coffee-table book The Unnamed, documenting his Ladakh expedition, was released in Shillong. The book captures high-altitude challenges, people and experiences, while highlighting his “Har Shikhar Par Tiranga” mission and efforts to inspire youth through adventure

BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the K Chandrashekhar Rao family owns properties worth Rs 1 lakh crore. He made the remarks after appearing before an ACB court in the Formula E-race case.

A young man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the VST Steel Bridge near RTC Cross Roads in Hyderabad on Friday. Police identified him as Manoj, a Parsigutta-Ramnagar resident, and recovered a purported suicide note from his mobile phone

A 60-year-old milk vendor was allegedly attacked with a sickle by unidentified assailants in Vanasthalipuram on Friday morning. He suffered serious injuries and was shifted to a private hospital. Police suspect a land dispute and are examining CCTV footage.

Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised companies, organisations and educational institutions to adopt staggered work arrangements from September 18 to 25 amid forecast moderate to heavy rainfall and Ganesh immersion processions, suggesting early logouts, work from home and online classes.

Goshamahal police have rejected social media claims that the Lee Chee Ka Raja Ganesh 2026 idol is made of panchaloha, weighs 48 kg, has a 24-karat gold coating and features 3,83,800 American diamonds, calling the information false and misleading.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao's PRO Mahesh Manikya Mudiraj was released by Bolarum police on Friday after being served a BNSS notice. He had been taken from Saifabad police station in connection with another case involving alleged obstruction of police duties.

A Reserve Inspector died after a weapon went off accidentally while he was cleaning it at the Nizamabad district police headquarters on Friday morning. Police Commissioner Sai Chaitanya visited the spot and launched an inquiry into the incident

NAFSCOB chairman Konduru Ravinder Rao has issued a legal notice to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking withdrawal of allegations made against him in the Assembly on September 16 and a public apology within seven days.

A group of Congress MPs and MLCs is likely to visit BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence at Erravalli on Friday. The proposed visit comes amid a land row, with officials conducting a survey and local farmers questioning the exercise.

The Telangana High Court directed authorities to take action according to law over the proposed release of Kalpitha Nayakudu – The Fabricated Leader – Volume 1 on B R Ambedkar. The Government informed the Court that author Hamara Prasad was arrested and copies seized.

Telangana launched the State Climate Centre for Cities to strengthen climate-responsive urban planning across Urban Local Bodies. The Centre will support climate-risk assessments, action plans and budgeting, while the Telangana Urban Climate Atlas will help officials map vulnerabilities and prioritise investments.

Telangana has allowed adult family members to attend Special Intensive Revision electoral roll hearings on behalf of voters and submit necessary documents. CEO C Sudharsan Reddy directed officials to accept such documents and resolve notices, while ensuring compliance with ECI rules.

A 21-year-old woman and her father were crushed to death by a tipper lorry at Aramghar crossroads in Hyderabad on Wednesday night. The victims, residents of Attapur, were reportedly attending to wedding-related work when the accident occurred, police said.

The TSLPRB received 5,77,064 applications from around 4.29 lakh candidates for 7,437 police and allied department vacancies. SI preliminary tests are likely on November 29 and PC exams on December 20, with Aadhaar Face Authentication introduced to prevent impersonation.

Several retired employees queued up at the Telangana Secretariat on Thursday seeking clearance of pending GPF, pensions, bills and other arrears. The government has claimed Rs 6,000 crore was released towards pending bills and retirement benefits in three months.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation launched a drive against unauthorised constructions in Uppal, Kapra and LB Nagar zones on Thursday. Officials demolished unauthorised floors, rooms and sheds and removed encroachments, while directing owners and developers to follow approved building plans and municipal permissions.

NIMS resident doctors will continue boycotting OPD and elective services on Friday over security concerns after an on-duty junior doctor was allegedly threatened and abused. The RDA said it wants written assurance that trained security forces will be deployed within a week.