Hyderabad

Telangana was not merely the passage of a Bill in Parliament; it marked a new political beginning under K Chandrashekhar Rao and a restoration of self-respect

The Department of School Education and Literacy, in collaboration with AICTE and the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell, organised a three-day Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp for Principals and Teachers of PM SHRI Schools at CMR Technical Campus, Medchal.

The Jagadgirigutta police in Hyderabad quickly traced and returned a lost handbag belonging to a woman government college principal. She had misplaced the bag while riding her scooter near Gandhi Heights.

Regency College of Culinary Arts & Hotel Management in Hyderabad hosted the Bordeaux Cookery Masterclass and International French Culinary Exchange Programme for the first time in the city.

A three-month-old infant from the Czech Republic, born with severe bilateral Peters’ anomaly, regained functional vision after undergoing advanced paediatric corneal surgery at LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.

Police conducted a flag march in Turkappally village under the Genome Valley police station limits as part of security arrangements for the upcoming municipal elections. Officials carried out foot patrolling to monitor movements and appealed to residents to vote peacefully.

A fire broke out on the second floor of a private women’s hostel in Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, on Thursday afternoon after a lit puja lamp toppled onto nearby furniture. The flames spread rapidly to the curtains, but residents managed to escape and alert authorities.

Water quality at Hussain Sagar has deteriorated, with yellowish colour and foul smell alarming visitors and residents. BPPA officials attributed the change to seasonal weather conditions and pollution, and said bioremediation measures are being taken to control the stench during summer.

Apple has issued job notifications for several retail and technical roles in Hyderabad, triggering speculation about a possible new store in the city. The company recently expanded its retail presence in India with outlets in major cities

Moinabad police arrested four persons, including the brother of a woman advocate, for the brutal murder of G Swapna over a long-standing property dispute. The killing triggered protests by lawyers demanding strict punishment and better security for women advocates

Marking World Cancer Day, NSS Units 1 and 2 and the Social Responsibility Committee of IIMC College distributed fruits to 300 cancer patients at MNJ Cancer Hospital, with the principal stressing awareness, prevention and compassion.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has launched the ‘Meet Your CP’ programme to allow citizens to directly share their concerns and grievances. The initiative will be held on working days and Fridays at designated locations

A 31-year-old software engineer was found dead at his Miyapur residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police said initial indications point to work-related stress. An investigation has been launched to examine professional and personal reasons behind the incident

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide at his Kukatpally residence, reportedly distressed over remaining unmarried due to a physical disability. Police recovered a note stating that no one was responsible for his death.

Madhapur police have registered a case against young film actor Chandrahas following a complaint by senior journalist Ashok Kumar. The case is linked to alleged obscene remarks at a film event and a subsequent social media video threatening the journalist.

Security officials seized 50 rounds of ammunition from a doctor’s baggage during routine screening at RGIA, Shamshabad. After verification of valid documents and a preliminary inquiry, the passenger was issued a warning and allowed to travel.

A major fire broke out at a food court in Meerpet on Thursday morning, causing heavy financial losses estimated at Rs 50 lakh. No casualties were reported. Police suspect an electrical short circuit as the cause of the fire

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for using abusive and uncivil language, accusing him of lowering the dignity of the office and promoting divisive politics ahead of municipal elections in Telangana

BRS leader and former IPS officer R S Praveen Kumar has written to Harvard University seeking revocation of a course certificate awarded to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging lack of due diligence and warning of reputational damage to the institution.

Hyderabad hospitals are witnessing a surge in seasonal illnesses amid the transition from winter to summer. Doctors report a spike in influenza-like infections and respiratory ailments, with H3N2 in circulation, even as no official advisory has been issued by health authorities.

A fire broke out on the second floor of a multi-storied building in Gandhinagar on Thursday afternoon after a lamp in the puja area fell on nearby furniture. Residents escaped safely and fire officials brought the blaze under control within an hour.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will begin campaigning for party candidates in the Sircilla municipal elections on Thursday. His schedule includes resident interactions and roadshows across multiple wards, with meetings planned at key junctions throughout the town.

Revenue-related services at the Secunderabad Cantonment Board were disrupted for three days after a technical glitch affected the e-Chhawani portal. Officials said residents can avail in-person services until the portal is restored, which is expected within a week.

Osmania University defeated REVA University by 77 runs in Mysuru to enter the final of the South Zone inter-university cricket tournament. Anvith Reddy, Sacheit Binjrajka and Paras Raj starred with the bat, while Vamshhi Kumar led the bowling