Hyderabad

India will host the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the first time in Bengaluru from November 14 to 16. Captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence as India face Slovenia and the Netherlands, with strong support from SAI and AITA

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Adibatla Municipal Office Town Planning Officer B. Varaprasad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 75,000 bribe to process a G+4 building permit. He was caught red-handed while receiving the money through his assistant.

From installing heaters, arranging wooden planks, covering with gunny nets to placing green shades, the Nehru Zoological Park has made elaborate arrangements to ensure its inmates stay warm and healthy this winter season

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) organised a curtain-raiser in Hyderabad to build momentum for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025. The event underscored the role of ocean sciences in addressing climate change and advancing India’s Blue Economy.

Facing declining revenues and a heavy debt burden of over Rs 6.85 lakh crore, Telangana is seeking Central approval to restructure Rs 2 lakh crore in loans, alongside exploring low-interest foreign borrowing to fund welfare and development programmes

An abandoned car near the Road Under Bridge in Hyderabad’s Kacheguda area caused panic among locals on Thursday. The vehicle, left with its headlamps on and driver missing, prompted fears of foul play. Police, assisted by the Dog Squad and Bomb Disposal Team, conducted thorough checks but found no explosives.

SKLTGHU scientists have successfully grown saffron using aeroponics, replicating Kashmir’s climate in a lab. The automated system eliminates soil use, reduces labour, and demonstrates potential for high-value saffron cultivation in Telangana, supported by NABARD

Telangana’s September GST slump raises questions about the State’s fiscal resilience to natural and policy-driven shocks

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has proposed naming Hyderabad’s streets after corporate companies, breaking away from the tradition of naming them after political leaders. He also invited global universities like Harvard, Stanford and Oxford to set up campuses in the city.

Women voters outnumbered men across nine polling stations in Tolichowki, Shaikpet, Anjaiah Nagar, Vinaya Nagar and Vinobha Nagar during the Jubilee Hills bye-election held on November 11. Booth-level data showed women consistently casting more votes than men, with narrow margins in several locations.

The Telangana government has expressed willingness to re-conduct BPharmacy exams for JNTU-Hyderabad students who missed them due to private professional colleges’ closure over fee reimbursement dues. Officials have been asked to frame rules, with a decision expected soon

A Yemeni national, Ahmed Salem Abdullah alias Ahmed Salem Fadaq, was deported from Hyderabad after overstaying his student visa and residing illegally in Tolichowki. The Task Force (South-East) acted on a tip-off and detained him, suspecting his association with drug peddlers in Hyderabad and Rajasthan.

The School Education department will release the TG TET notification on November 14 and registrations will be open from November 15 to 29

Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has withdrawn the defamation case filed against Minister Konda Surekha, leading to its dismissal in the Special JFCM Court for Excise Cases. Court records show Nagarjuna submitted a petition under Section 280 of the BNSS to withdraw the complaint. The move followed Surekha’s public statement on X, where she clarified her remarks.

On World Diabetes Day, Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals organised an awareness walkathon in Hyderabad with over 75 students and staff to promote early detection, regular eye check-ups, and diabetes management. Doctors stressed preventing diabetic retinopathy through timely diagnosis and awareness.

Nexus Select Trust successfully rejuvenated and handed over Gurunath Cheruvu lake in Miyapur, marking the 10th restoration under its ESG programme ‘Lakes of Happyness’. The initiative aims to restore 15 lakes by FY2026, benefiting over 100,000 people across four states

Cyberabad Police EOW busted a multi-state GST fraud syndicate, arresting two and uncovering Rs 11.79 crore worth of fake Input Tax Credit claims. The accused floated bogus firms across eight States, while the alleged mastermind remains absconding

The Calcutta HC’s disqualification of Mukul Roy under anti-defection law has heightened anxiety among ten BRS MLAs facing similar proceedings in Telangana, as the Speaker seeks more time from the Supreme Court to decide their fate

A fire broke out at the Quthbullapur GHMC Circle Office on Thursday, prompting staff evacuation. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Several revenue files may have been destroyed. Cause of fire and extent of damage are under investigation by Jeedimetla police

Hyderabad police are deploying around 500 personnel and using drone surveillance to ensure smooth counting of votes for the Jubilee Hills constituency at Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy Stadium on Friday. Officials said no permission was granted for victory processions

Winter has arrived in Telangana with temperatures dropping. KumuramBheem Asifabad recorded 8.2°C, Rajanna Sircilla 9.1°C, and Adilabad 9.5°C. Hyderabad sees lows around 11–12°C. IMD forecasts mist, haze along highways, and below-normal temperatures over the next few days

A fire broke out at a plywood shop in Krishna Nagar, Moula Ali around 4 am, suspected due to a short circuit. Firefighters doused the blaze in an hour. No casualties reported, though wood and other materials were damaged. Investigation underway.

Unidentified thieves targeted Nalla Pochamma Temple in Bahadurpally, stealing silver ornaments, hundi cash, and other valuables. They broke the main door lock and damaged the deity. Dundigal police have launched an investigation into the incident

Mehdipatnam police arrested eight suspects in a fake currency racket, seizing Rs 4.75 lakh, vehicles, and phones. Prime suspect Ramesh printed Rs 500 notes, circulated via Instagram. Police traced the network through Altamash’s confession, leading to all arrests