Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A woman approached the Rajendranagar police alleging she was cheated and raped by a man who had promised to marry her. According to the police, the 25-year-old woman became friends with the suspect Durga Varaprasad (26), who belonged to the same neighbourhood and were friends. He proposed to her and she accepted. Since then, […]

Hyderabad: Senior scientist from Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) Dr G R Chandak has been selected for Sun Pharma Science Foundation Research Award-2021 under the Medical Sciences-Clinical Research category. Dr Chandak is a Chief Scientist who heads a research group in CCMB that is involved in understanding the genetic basis of complex […]

Hyderabad: To provide medical care at an affordable price to the economically backward classes of society, Dr. Roseline and organisers are treating patients for Rs 10 at a clinic in Hyderabad. The move comes as a sigh of relief for many amid Covid-19 third wave. “I treat 15 patients per day here and also provide […]

Hyderabad: A newborn baby girl was found abandoned on Platform No.2 at Secunderabad Railway Station on Monday. The infant, about 20 days old, is suspected to have been abandoned by her parents. Sources said the child was found around 5 pm, after passengers heard her crying. Volunteers of Divya Disha, a child rights organization, alerted […]

Hyderabad: A fire broke out in Mahalakshmi Steel Palace shop on the NMDC main road in Humayun Nagar on Tuesday morning. No casualties were reported. Officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze. Local residents, who noticed thick fire and smoke from the shop, alerted the fire department and the police. A fire engine rushed […]

Hyderabad: A team of scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad have found novel genetic mutations that are responsible for causing dilated cardiomyopathy among Indians. The team led by Dr K. Thangaraj found novel genetic mutations in the beta myosin heavy chain gene (I-MYH7), as per the findings published in the […]

Chennai: Looking to put the massive reach of director Sukumar’s blockbuster film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, featuring Allu Arjun in the lead, to good use, the Hyderabad Traffic Police recently chose to use a picture of Allu Arjun from the film to create awareness among the public on the need to wear helmets while riding two-wheelers. […]

Hyderabad: Come a crisis, and Hyderabad is one city where there are always good Samaritans who step forward right in the nick of time to help. This fact was proved in the city when the first and second waves of Covid-19 pandemic swept through, affecting several persons and forcing them into isolation. In some instances, […]

Hyderabad: Infrastructure is the backbone for a city’s growth, and for the last few years, the growth of the same in Hyderabad has been on an unprecedented scale. This week, one more crucial addition to the city’s road infrastructure will become operational. Travelling to the KBR Park Junction from Nagarjuna Circle, Punjagutta via Banjara Hills […]

Hyderabad: The Cybercrime police booked two cases against various persons on charges of morphing the image of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and circulating false messages on social media. The other case was booked against some persons for circulating false information about the Bhagyalaxmi temple at Charminar.

Hyderabad: The special drive to crack down on unauthorised constructions in Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) limits commenced on Monday and 10 buildings were demolished on the first day. The special demolition drive will continue in the coming days with assistance from District Task Forces (DTFs) and Police department, said HMDA in a press release. […]

Hyderabad: Two persons who were injured in a road accident at Kukatpally on Saturday, died while undergoing treatment on Sunday. The victims were identified as Waheed (22) a centring worker from Balaji Nagar in Kukatpally, and Chandra Obulreddy (27) from Chintal and a native of Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. According to the police, on […]

Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has welcomed Industries Minister KT Rama Rao’s invitation to Tesla CEO Elon Musk to set up its unit in Telangana and hoped the company responds positively to the invitation. “Telangana is a progressive State that has become an investment destination in India. It has got the requisite infrastructure and the […]

Hyderabad: A 48-year-old man, who tested positive for Covid, died by suicide at his house in Neredmet on Sunday night. Edward Anthony of Renukanagar was in home-isolation after tested positive last week. “After leaving their children at their relative’s place, his wife taking care of him. A depressed Anthony hanged himself to death when his […]

Hyderabad: The Vikarabad Task Force police arrested 13 persons who were found gambling at Kotapally village on Sunday night. The police seized Rs 77,290 cash, 13 mobile phones and five motorcycles from them. Acting on a tip off, the Task Force team along with the Kotapally police raided a house and found the persons playing […]

Hyderabad: Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh M Bhagwat on Monday stressed the need for being extra vigilant in view of the sudden surge of Covid-19 positive cases. In a virtual interaction with the police personnel who are infected with Covid, Bhagwat advised them to take additional precautions and strictly follow medication as prescribed by the doctors. […]

Hyderabad: The management of the Secunderabad Main Club closed the premises till further notice following the fire on Saturday night. A message was sent across to the members informing about the development. The management stated that the colonnade bar, billiards room, ball room upstairs, main reception and staircase leading to first floor suffered damage due […]

Hyderabad: A delivery executive, working for an e-commerce service died after his bike lost control and crashed into the road median near the Miyapur metro station on Sunday night. The victim was identified as R.Durga Prasad (37) from Prajay City in Miyapur and a native of Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. According to the police, […]

Hyderabad: Formula E Chief Championship Officer Alberto Longo has invited IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao to attend the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E Diriyah E-Prix Saudi Arabia on January 28 and 29. This comes immediately after Formula E choose Hyderabad to host the race this year or early next year. ABB FIA Formula […]

Hyderabad: Alberto Longo, Co-founder and Chief Championship Officer, FIA Formula E, is in Hyderabad with his team to fine-tune the plans to host the race in Hyderabad. Formula E brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to […]

Hyderabad: Four persons who were involved in the murder of an auto rickshaw driver reported at Lallaguda last week were arrested by the police on Monday. Two others who were also involved in the case are absconding. The arrested persons are R Prem Kumar (25), Radapaka Mahesh (32), R Sai Kumar (32) and G Shiva […]

Hyderabad: The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad has decided to postpone all the university end examinations (Theory and Practical Regular/Supplementary) scheduled up to January 30. The mid-term exams will also be rescheduled. In a communication to the principals of all the university colleges, affiliated and affiliated autonomous colleges on Monday, the JNTUH cited the State […]

Hyderabad: Genetic researchers from Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) led by senior scientist and present Director of city-based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Dr K Thangaraj, have found novel genetic mutations that are responsible for cardiomyopathy among Indians. The study has the potential to address the failing hearts of scores […]

Hyderabad: Doctors at the Osmania General Hospital (OGH) have treated four children who were suffering from Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC), a rare genetic condition. With PFIC, the patients are not able to drain bile from the liver even though the large bile ducts are open, with this leading to liver damage and liver cancer. […]