Hyderabad

A 20-year-old youth was killed after a tipper truck allegedly hit his scooter from behind near the EFLU junction in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning. The victim, Harsha, suffered severe head injuries after being thrown onto a divider

NIMS Additional Medical Superintendent Dr Nori Lakshmi Bhaskar has been placed under deemed suspension after his arrest by the ACB in a disproportionate assets case. The agency reportedly found properties, luxury vehicles, gold jewellery and unaccounted cash during searches

Burglars broke into Sri Gowri Liquor Mart in Medchal on Wednesday morning after allegedly cutting open a metal sheet beside the permit room. They escaped with liquor bottles and counter cash. Police reached the spot and launched an investigation.

Nearly 1.9 lakh cancer cases in India in 2024 were linked to infections, including HPV, H. pylori and hepatitis viruses. The infection-linked burden is also significant in Telangana, highlighting the importance of vaccination, screening, early detection and timely treatment.

Nearly 60 per cent of financial losses suffered by cybercrime victims in Telangana are linked to stock market and investment frauds, Cyber Security Bureau Director Shikha Goel said. She warned of sophisticated international networks and urged citizens to remain cautious.

Telangana native Sandy Reddy has been unanimously elected Mayor of Strathfield in Australia, becoming the first Indian migrant woman to hold the post. Her election was welcomed by the Telugu community, with BRS leaders congratulating her on the achievement.

Police detained several opposition leaders, activists, farmers and auto-driver representatives in Rajanna Sircilla and parts of Karimnagar districts ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit. The action came amid apprehensions of protests during his public meeting in Sircilla.

All cattle, sheep and goat slaughterhouses, besides retail meat and beef shops within GHMC limits, will remain closed on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan issued the directive under Section 533 (b) of the GHMC Act.

The AISA-ASA-DSU-SFI-TSF alliance won the University of Hyderabad Students’ Union elections, with SFI’s Dilshada Raihan elected president. Korra Nithin Chauhan won vice-president and Pratik secured general secretary, while the alliance also bagged the joint secretary and cultural secretary posts.

The Congress has approved Sama Rammohan Reddy and Ramreddy Sarvotam Reddy as its candidates for the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Nalgonda-Khammam-Warangal Graduates’ Constituency elections. Voter enrolment began on Monday, while the final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on December 30

SCCL and TGGENCO have prepared a plan to ensure daily supply of 75,500 tonnes of coal to Telangana thermal power plants amid rising electricity demand and complaints over outages. The plan includes railway and road transportation from Singareni and Odisha

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud defended Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks comparing Lord Ram and Lord Shiva, rejecting demands for an apology. Goud said both deities were revered while accusing the BJP of using Lord Ram for electoral politics

The Yadagirigutta temple management has defended its appeal for voluntary donations to fund various development works, saying donor participation is a long-standing practice. The clarification came amid criticism following the establishment of a Trust Board and its members’ offers to sponsor works

INF Battalion defeated SSBA (Tarnaka) 77-55, while Mamata Medical College beat All Star KVBR 61-46 in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA Secunderabad

India's volleyball team topped Pool C at the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games after defeating Vietnam, Hong Kong and Qatar. Former international G V Madhav believes the team's improved combination can help it challenge Pakistan and revive hopes of a podium finish

BRS working president KT Rama Rao assured financial support to a young cricketer from Rajanna Sircilla, help for a woman allegedly stranded in Oman and education assistance to a poor student under the “Gift a Smile” initiative during meetings on Tuesday

Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala continued their unbeaten runs on the third day of the Sub-junior National Basketball Championship in Vijayawada. Several teams registered convincing victories in the Level I matches across boys’ and girls’ sections

HK Simha’s century and Aniketh Reddy’s five-wicket haul were the highlights of Hyderabad cricket matches. The senior multi-day game ended in a draw, while Hyderabad defeated Bengal Under-23 and several junior and women’s league matches produced notable performances

A CCMB study published in Cell Reports has found that viral RNA structures from influenza and Covid-19 can bind to α-synuclein, a protein associated with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers also identified DDX39A as a protein that can disrupt these structures

Electricity demand within TGSPDCL limits in Telangana reached a record 12,044 MW on Tuesday, surpassing the previous peak of 11,828 MW. Greater Hyderabad recorded 4,072 MW, while State-wide demand touched 19,133 MW amid rising agricultural power requirements

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over its alleged failure to fulfil electoral promises and expressed confidence in the BRS returning to power. His remarks came as tribal leaders and former elected representatives joined the party

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to address Singareni workers’ welfare and financial concerns, including bonus dues, power utility payments, medical boards and housing. He also opposed any move towards disinvestment or privatisation of the coal company

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar denied reports of any court order seeking seizure of KT Rama Rao's passport in the Formula-E case, alleged political motives behind the reports, and accused the Congress government of discrimination in awarding government contracts

The South Central Railway will provide temporary stoppages for 10 trains at Hi-Tech City station from November 1 to January 31 to manage additional passenger rush at Lingampalli and Secunderabad stations during the festival season, without additional boarding charges.