Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Public School felicitated distinguished alumnus Prem Watsa during his visit to the institution. The occasion also marked the foundation stone ceremony for a new Junior School Block, which will be named after his father, former Principal M.C. Watsa.

Seven more persons, including three serving Madras Regiment personnel and two alleged arms dealers from West Bengal, have been arrested over the theft of firearms and ammunition from the Army’s 20 Battalion at Bolarum. Police said no extremist links had emerged.

Around 20,000 teachers in Telangana’s government and local body schools are away from classrooms on working days, records show. Over 11,000 were on leave and 4,160 were absent without leave on October 1, while thousands more are deployed elsewhere

Telangana continued to experience unusually high temperatures on Saturday, with mercury levels touching 37 degrees Celsius in Jogulamba Gadwal. Hyderabad also recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. IMD forecasts dry weather on Sunday, with light to moderate rain possible at isolated places Monday

Hyderabad has a packed weekend ahead with eight events spanning gaming, hip-hop, live music, film, electronic music and collectibles. From the BGMI Showdown and Seedhe Maut to ZAMNA and the Hyderabad Collectibles Show, there is something for everyone.

Three women were killed and seven others seriously injured after a private travel bus carrying around 54 passengers from Sangareddy district overturned on Ananthagiri Ghat Road in Vikarabad. The passengers were travelling to attend a funeral in Chintakunta village.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed anguish over the Vikarabad bus accident in which three persons were killed and several others injured. He condoled the deaths and directed party leaders to coordinate with officials and support victims.

Several passengers were injured after an RTC bus travelling from Tandur to Vikarabad overturned on Ananthagiri Ghat Road near Vikarabad on Saturday morning. Local residents and passers-by rescued the injured and shifted them to Vikarabad Government Hospital.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Dhruva Space, TakeMe2Space, SatLeo Labs and EON Space Labs after their space technologies reached orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9. He highlighted Telangana’s startup ecosystem and the role of T-Hub and T-Works.

Two interstate drug peddlers from Jharkhand were arrested by the Charminar Task Force and Mailardevpally police at Aramghar in Hyderabad. Police seized 3.3 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.8 lakh and said the accused had allegedly sourced the contraband from Jharkhand.

The Hyderabad-based Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) marked the milestone of conducting 4,000 voluntary blood donation camps by felicitating blood donors and volunteers.

A 35-year-old homemaker allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Kapra, Hyderabad, reportedly distressed over her inability to secure employment after returning from the UK.

A 27-year-old postgraduate medical student pursuing Paediatrics at a medical college in Hanamkonda was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Hyderabad's Miyapur area.

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said infrastructure works worth Rs 52,000 crore, including roads, flyovers, bridges and water supply projects, were progressing rapidly in Hyderabad. He said the government plans to expand the Metro Rail network by 122 km under Phase-II.

The Jubilee Hills police arrested four men for allegedly posing as transgender persons and forcibly demanding money from motorists in Hyderabad. The action followed a viral video showing the group allegedly extorting a BMW owner near Road No. 45.

Tension prevailed at the Sri Santoshi Mata Temple in Hyderabad's Dilsukhnagar after a man allegedly attacked the idol of the presiding deity. Devotees apprehended the accused and handed him over to the police, while Hindu organisations staged a protest demanding strict action.

Police probing the theft of Army weapons from the Madras Regiment in Secunderabad have uncovered details suggesting a planned operation allegedly orchestrated by former Army personnel Mallesha.

Amala Akkineni launched S.S. Krishna Kiriti’s debut novel Shiva Rupaya Vishnave: Part One – The Warhorse and The Dancer. Published by Mayasabha Publications, the novel begins an eight-century literary-historical trilogy rooted in Telugu traditions and South Indian history

The Telangana Medical Council conducted surprise inspections in Kalwakurthy and Amangal mandals and found several clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centres allegedly engaging in unauthorised medical practice. The inspections revealed instances of unqualified individuals and AYUSH practitioners allegedly prescribing allopathic medicines and treatments.

A four-year-old girl in Manchal allegedly faced an attempted sexual assault by a 40-year-old neighbour while playing near her house. The child later told her parents about the alleged incident, following which the family approached the police and lodged a complaint

Task Force and Asifnagar police busted an alleged illegal gutkha and tobacco manufacturing unit at Muradnagar, Hyderabad, and seized material and machinery worth around Rs 50 lakh. Three workers were arrested and two children allegedly employed there were rescued.

JNTU-Hyderabad students have raised concerns over poor hostel hygiene and maintenance after videos showed rats, dogs and cats roaming inside rooms and corridors. Students also complained about defunct water filters, unhygienic water, poorly maintained washrooms and inadequate running water

Nearly half of Ranga Reddy district recorded rainfall deficits during the 2026-27 water year, with several mandals reporting shortfalls of up to 59 per cent. The decline in rainfall has led to a sharp fall in groundwater levels across most mandals, raising concerns over a possible groundwater crisis in rapidly urbanising areas such as Gandipet and Shamshabad.

The Hyderabad district administration issued show-cause notices to 183 government school teachers for allegedly failing to mark attendance through the Facial Recognition System and remaining absent without prior information. Officials were directed to monitor attendance daily and ensure compliance.