Hyderabad

BITS Pilani has appointed Prof Mohan Krishnamoorthy as Director of its Amaravati campus from January 2027. He will lead campus development, focusing on academics, research, industry partnerships and emerging technologies, including Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, the institute said.

Cygni Energy and Indus Towers have signed an MoU to explore energy storage solutions for India’s telecom infrastructure. The proposed collaboration includes up to 1.5 GWh of BESS manufacturing capacity and evaluation of advanced battery technologies for telecom applications.

A multidisciplinary team at CARE Hospitals, Hitec City, replanted the completely severed forearm of a 19-year-old worker after a drill-machine accident. The patient reached the hospital within an hour and underwent a 10-hour surgery, with doctors reporting encouraging recovery.

An 18-year-old BTech student died by suicide at a women’s hostel in Shaikpet on Monday. Her father alleged that hostel management had reprimanded her after she questioned the quality of food served there. Police are investigating the circumstances.

The TGERC has finalised a recovery mechanism to collect Rs 5,420.23 crore from non-agricultural power consumers through DISCOMs starting November 2026. The true-up charges will be levied at 30 paise per unit in the first month and 50 paise per unit in subsequent months.

A 28-year-old software employee from Andhra Pradesh allegedly died by suicide at a hostel in Hyderabad's Gachibowli. Police said a suicide note recovered from the room cited depression and loneliness as reasons, and an investigation is underway.

Former Minister and Balkonda MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy was placed under house arrest before his planned visit to Bheemgal to pay respects to tea-stall owner Polasa Sudhakar, who died after setting himself ablaze at a police station.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank was arrested by Gopalapuram police following a complaint by a Congress leader over allegations concerning Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's family. The BRS accused the Congress government of political vendetta, questioned multiple FIRs over the same issue, and alleged misuse of police machinery to silence the Opposition.

A TGSP constable was booked by Karimnagar Rural police for allegedly sexually assaulting a married woman, recording intimate videos without her consent, and extorting Rs 1.30 lakh by threatening to circulate the footage on social media. Police have launched an investigation and are verifying the allegations.

A passenger was detained at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad after a bullet was found in his luggage during security screening before his flight to Abu Dhabi. Shamshabad police are investigating the matter.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has served a legal notice on Telugu daily Eenadu over a report claiming that a special court ordered the temporary seizure of his passport. He contends that no such court order exists, seeks withdrawal and correction of the report, and warns of defamation proceedings if the newspaper fails to comply.

Burglars allegedly used gas cutters to break open an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai in Shamshabad and escaped with around Rs 32 lakh in cash. Police have registered a case, collected forensic evidence, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.

A man identified was booked by Tolichowki police for allegedly assaulting a TGSRTC bus driver, pushing a conductor, damaging a Ticket Issuing Machine and misbehaving with female passengers following a road rage incident involving a bus and a car.

Enforcement teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 17 unauthorised constructions across Qutbullapur, Serilingampally and Kukatpally zones as part of an ongoing crackdown.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the FIR registered against party spokesperson Manne Krishank, alleging that the Congress government was using police cases to silence questions about alleged corruption and unfulfilled promises.

The HMWSSB has warned consumers against cyber fraudsters impersonating its officials and sending messages regarding water bills, dues and disconnections. Consumers have been advised not to share sensitive information, download suspicious files, or grant remote access, and to use only official channels for bill payments.

Bank of Baroda has entered the pension fund business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of the Pension Fund. It becomes the second public sector bank to enter the space and has also onboarded Tatkal NPS on BHIM.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan said infrastructure proposals around KBR Park were being reassessed after one-way traffic received a good response. The revised H-CITI plan includes a 4.3-km elevated corridor in two packages, with the project costing Rs 1,090 crore.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught two Ranga Reddy health department officials and a private driver while accepting Rs 1 lakh from a physiotherapy centre owner. The ACB alleged the bribe was sought for returning seized keys, avoiding further action and issuing a fresh licence.

The 7th CISCE National Taekwondo Tournament for Boys 2026 began in Hyderabad with 299 athletes from 12 regions. The four-day event features Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 competitions, with top performers eligible for selection to the upcoming SGFI National School Games

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught GHMC Town Planning Supervisor Tulasiram Sunitha accepting Rs 4 lakh as the first instalment of an alleged Rs 8 lakh bribe in Mehdipatnam. The ACB also seized Rs 2.5 lakh in unaccounted cash from her possession.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy directed officials to promptly address faulty streetlights and ensure regular field monitoring. He also stressed maintaining adequate stocks of spare parts to prevent delays in repairs caused by equipment shortages.

Pakistan-made cosmetics, including skin-whitening creams and soaps, are allegedly being sold in Hyderabad despite lacking mandatory approvals. Task Force officials and CDSCO recently seized products worth around Rs 7 lakh, while police are investigating a wider distribution network.

Shamshabad, now a major airport and commercial hub, continues its decades-old tradition of keeping markets closed on Mondays. Traders say the weekly holiday dates back to a time when Sunday was the busiest market day and Monday was used for sourcing goods