Hyderabad

Hyderabad reached 66 for two in the second innings against Baroda on the third day of the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 cricket championship in Vadodara. Baroda made 208 and 321, while Hyderabad scored 313 in its first innings

Karnataka won the team championship at the Para National Swimming Championship held at Gachibowli Aquatics Complex, Hyderabad. Telangana’s Srinikesh Kiran Kashtawar claimed the junior boys individual title, while winners were declared across men, women, junior and sub-junior categories

S Harivardhan of Indian Bousher School, Muscat, won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament after a tie-break with Mahendra Teja and KVK Karthik, who finished second and third. The event saw 12 rounds and special prizes for women and veterans

The Kakatiya University Retired Teachers Association urged Telangana government to release pending pension payments for July–October 2025. The association also requested restoring consolidated salary and pension billing to prevent delays and financial hardship for retired teaching staff

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) announced Rs.1 lakh financial assistance for Telangana candidates selected for Civil Services interviews under the second phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhaya Hastam scheme. SCCL CMD N Balram said the support would also cover those who missed applying earlier due to lack of information.

CCI held high-level talks with the Telangana Ginners Association, assuring resolution of procurement issues within 10 days. Mills are reopening after a two-day shutdown, while farmers’ bodies warn of agitation if the Centre and State fail to deliver fair cotton prices

Telangana government shifted Haj Committee executive officer Mohd Safiullah to GENCO after he made insensitive remarks to families of 45 Saudi bus tragedy victims. The comments sparked widespread outrage, prompting intervention by BRS leaders and TMREIS chairman Faheem Qureshi

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught two employees of the Tahsildar Secunderabad mandal office red-handed while accepting a bribe. The duo were found to have demanded a bribe of Rs. 3 lakh from a property owner.

The Telangana High Court addressed a contempt petition from Sandhya Hotels regarding alleged unauthorized demolition by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). During the hearing, HYDRAA's Standing Counsel requested additional time to submit a counter-affidavit explaining the justification for the demolition.

Construction of elevated corridor from Paradise to Suchitra Junction has caused massive traffic chaos on 6-km Bowenpally stretch. Diversions will continue till July 2025 or longer, leading to long delays, peak-hour jams and angry reactions from daily commuters.

Naga Chaitanya brought excitement to Bigg Boss Telugu, showcasing his team Hyderabad Blackbirds in the Indian Racing Festival. He shared his passion for racing, saying it gives him the same thrill as acting. The team leads the championship, with rounds in Goa and Mumbai upcoming.

At COP30 in Brazil, Hyderabad-based climate technology company TRST01 introduced the revolutionary AI-enabled blockchain-verified Paris Agreement Integrated Platform (PAIP). This innovative system, developed in collaboration with the Green Economy Partnership (GEP), is designed to enhance climate governance through an array of advanced technologies.

After Supreme Court’s contempt notice, Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has fast-tracked disqualification cases against 10 BRS MLAs who switched to Congress. Two turncoats will face cross-examination on Wednesday; eight claim they are still with BRS technically.

Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu has launched MeeSeva services on WhatsApp, enabling citizens to access over 580 government services from 38 departments. Students can now download hall tickets for SSC, intermediate, post-graduation and competitive exams via WhatsApp.

Japan Ambassador Ono Keiichi said Japan Academic Day at IIT Hyderabad strengthens academic ties between India and Japan. The third edition highlighted research cooperation, student and faculty exchanges and long-term partnerships involving leading universities from both countries

Income Tax officials raided Hyderabad’s popular biryani chains—Pista House, Shah Ghouse, and Mehfil—over alleged tax evasion and financial irregularities. More than 30 teams inspected outlets, offices, and residences while seizing documents, digital data, and property records for further investigation

A 30-year-old man, Ajju, died on Monday night in Yacharam after his motorcycle collided with a stray dog. The rider fell and sustained fatal injuries, while the dog also died. Police are investigating the freak accident

Yashoda Hospitals performed a world-first bilateral lobar lung transplant on 12-year-old Anurag Sandeep, who suffered severe lung damage after accidentally consuming paraquat. After two weeks on ECMO with no improvement, donor lungs were transplanted, saving his life

A private school bus collided with a motorcycle in Kandukur on Monday night. K Narayana (50) died on the spot, while his relative D Shekhar suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised. Police have launched an investigation

Simpliforge, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, created India’s first and largest military insignia entrance arch in Jhansi Cantonment. The Tiger-themed 3D concrete structure, built with robotic-arm technology, honours the Armed Forces while leading to an indoor sports arena

A 21-year-old B Tech student, Gangotri, died by suicide in LB Nagar after allegedly facing dowry harassment from her husband Bhanu and his family, who demanded Rs 30 lakh and gold. Police filed a case based on her father’s complaint.

Families of the Saudi bus fire victims gathered at the Telangana Hajj Committee office to submit documents, but confusion over travel guidelines led to arguments. An official’s insensitive remark escalated tensions until committee members and leaders intervened to calm the situation

Around 6,000 Muslims from Telangana go for Umrah every month, with numbers rising during Ramzan. Travel agencies offer 14-day packages costing Rs 80,000 to Rs 1.3 lakh. More families are joining the pilgrimage, guided by tour operators throughout the trip.

Women journalists in Hyderabad complained of ongoing online abuse, threats and defamatory videos from coordinated social media groups. After reviewing the evidence, Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar assured strict action, a detailed enquiry, and protection for those facing threats