Hyderabad

A 31-year-old woman from Mahabubabad district died after a truck rammed the car she was travelling in with a friend in Missouri, US. The woman, Daram Supriya, was reportedly returning home after closing her restaurant in St. Loui

A major fire broke out at two adjoining furniture shops near Medchal Checkpost in Hyderabad in the early hours of Sunday. Two fire tenders brought the blaze under control after an hour-long operation. Police suspect an electrical short circuit may have triggered it

CDSCO has alerted patients taking teneligliptin about bullous pemphigoid, a rare autoimmune skin condition, and directed drug companies to update safety information. Diabetologists advised patients not to stop medication without consulting doctors and to report unusual blistering rashes promptly

Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu stressed the need to preserve traditional values and cultural roots at a Hyderabad literary event. He also said cinema should combine entertainment with knowledge, humour and strong language while highlighting the relationship between literature and cinema

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 265 encroachments along 14.47 km of roads across 16 circles under its Walk-Free Drive. Officials said the exercise aims to improve pedestrian movement, road accessibility and public road usability, with regular inspections planned to prevent recurrence

  BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been invited as distinguished guest of honour at TALHealthFest 2026, an international healthcare summit at the University of California, San Diego. The event will discuss AI, digital healthcare, innovation, personalised medicine and global access 

Telangana Police’s elite OCTOPUS force and other security agencies conducted a two-hour mock drill at Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid to assess emergency response, rescue, evacuation, preparedness and coordination. Officials said the exercise simulated a security emergency, with no actual threat reported

The family of a man detained for allegedly throwing wooden pieces towards an idol at Sri Santoshi Mata Temple in Hyderabad's Dilsukhnagar area has said he has been suffering from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has initiated efforts to clear two massive construction and demolition waste mounds along the IKEA-AIG Hospitals stretch in Gachibowli, which have drawn public criticism and environmental concerns.

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation's Standing Committee has approved a series of infrastructure and environmental projects, including drainage network upgrades, stormwater drain construction and lake restoration works.

More than 2,700 unauthorised under-construction properties have been identified within Cyberabad civic body limits following an enforcement drive launched after a building collapse in Gachibowli that claimed two lives.

The ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Yudhishthira’s strategic restraint and Sun Tzu’s battlefield philosophy converge on one fundamental principle for the Opposition: never allow an adversary’s provocation to distract you from your purpose 

Researchers at Osmania University have developed ‘PollenSignum’, a combinatorial pollen-based nano-optical authentication system designed to prevent counterfeiting and aid forensic verification of valuable articles.

The GHMC Standing Committee has approved a single elevated corridor from NFCL Junction near Punjagutta to Jubilee Hills Check Post under the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure Project.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) organised the first edition of the Research, Education and Advancement Conclave (REACH 2026) in Hyderabad on Saturday to promote collaboration between academia and industry.

Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will remain disrupted for 36 hours from October 5 due to repair and replacement works on the MS pumping main under the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Project Phase-II.

Saturn will be at opposition on Sunday, when Earth passes between the Sun and Saturn, placing the ringed planet directly opposite the Sun in the sky. The event will make Saturn appear its brightest to the naked eye and largest through telescopes, while remaining visible throughout the night.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police are planning a trial of a counterflow Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system for TGSRTC buses on the congested JNTU-Hitec City-Raidurgam-Financial District corridor. The proposal, based on a traffic study conducted by FRIP and SCSC, aims to improve bus movement and capacity without major infrastructure changes.

The Telangana Express, formerly known as the Andhra Pradesh Express, has completed 50 years of service since its launch on October 3, 1976. Introduced as a premier rail link between the Telugu-speaking region and New Delhi, the train has undergone significant expansion and technological upgrades over the decades.

The ABVP's HCU unit has alleged selective police action following a recent incident on the University of Hyderabad campus, questioning why purported victims were facing police action while the accused remained unchecked.

The Cyberabad She Teams conducted 116 decoy operations between September 26 and October 2, leading to the apprehension of 37 persons accused of harassing women in public places.

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association and Bharti Airtel Foundation will honour 30 teachers with CPD Teachers Appreciation Awards 2026 on World Teachers’ Day. The awards recognise teachers participating in a professional development programme benefiting around 4,000 educators

Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi has sought financial assistance or ex gratia from the Telangana government for families who lost members during recent Ganesh immersion events. It also urged the government to bear medical expenses of those injured during the events

Hyderabad Police and the FRRO have identified 49 foreign nationals for allegedly overstaying or violating visa rules during a special verification drive. Twelve have been deported, while authorities are processing the remaining cases, police said, uncovering alleged drug and fraud-related activities