Hyderabad

TSRTC will operate 2,243 special buses between February 14–16 for Maha Shivaratri pilgrims, connecting 43 major Shaivite shrines in Telangana. Special fares are revised up to 1.5 times, while free travel for women continues in all eligible buses.

The Task Force (West) and SR Nagar Police arrested two persons and seized 70 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 35 lakh in Hyderabad. The accused allegedly cultivated and supplied the contraband in areas including Dhoolpet and Mangalhat

Dasari Vijay, a Hyderabad-based LIC manager, has photographed over 700 bird species across India. From early macro shots to iconic bird-in-flight images, his journey spans decades, fueled by passion, persistence, and the support of his wife Jyotsna.

A Lancet review warns that the HbA1c test, widely used in India, may give misleading results for diabetes diagnosis. Age-related changes and anemia can inflate readings, though the test remains reliable for monitoring blood sugar trends over three months.

Are traffic fines going to be directly debited from your bank account? After CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks, RTA collecting bank details during vehicle registration has raised concerns. Is it optional or preparation for automatic deductions? Here’s what vehicle owners must know.

Following the reorganisation of Hyderabad’s civic administration, the GHMC has been divided into 30 circles across six zones, while Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations have been allotted 16 and 14 circles respectively, spread across three zones each.

A US lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the H-1B visa programme, citing job losses for American workers. The move could impact thousands of Indian professionals and students, who form the largest share of H-1B visa holders.

In a first in its four-decade history, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been appointed a Joint Managing Director. MA&UD posted Mayank Mittal to the new role and also named Executive Directors for GHMC, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad.

With the GHMC council term ending, the State government has reorganised the civic body into three corporations GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. MA&UD Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan was appointed Special Officer, while Commissioners were also named.

The MA&UD Department appointed a Joint Managing Director to the HMWSSB for the first time in its 40-year history, posting Mayank Mittal to the role and naming new executive directors for the three municipal corporations

Jubilee Hills police and Task Force arrested two men involved in a high-value house burglary at Nandagiri Hills and recovered jewellery worth Rs 1.3 crore. The suspects were caught near the Indo-Nepal border, while the prime accused remains absconding.

Police arrested two persons for attempting bogus voting using fake IDs in Bodhan municipality. In a separate incident, ₹1 lakh was seized near a polling centre in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, triggering brief tension

Tension flared briefly in Kyathanpalli after a BRS candidate alleged cash distribution by Congress leaders. Police action and protests later added to poll-related unrest in Mancherial district.

ension prevailed in Division 45 of the Mahabubnagar Municipal Corporation after serial numbers on ballot papers differed from model ballots, causing confusion among voters and candidates. Polling continued despite complaints to election officials

Following the reorganisation of the GHMC into three corporations, government has appointed new additional commissioners

Polling began peacefully across 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in the State, with voters queuing up early at polling stations. Over 52 lakh voters are eligible, while counting of votes is scheduled for Friday

The Telangana government appointed Jyoti Buddha Prakash as SCCL Chairman and Managing Director and ordered a major IAS reshuffle, reallocating key responsibilities across Scheduled Caste Development, welfare, finance, planning, rural development and industries departments.

Ending months of speculation, the Telangana government reorganised the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation into three civic bodies—Cyberabad, Malkajgiri and a restructured GHMC—appointing Jayesh Ranjan as special officer and naming commissioners for all three corporations.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad has drawn criticism after its R&D Cell sought Rs 5,000 from private college faculty for PhD guideship recognition, triggering outrage among academics who say the move violates established university norms

Students trained under the Compassionate Citizenship Programme have proposed actionable solutions to improve elder care and address climate concerns. Backed by faith leaders, the initiative will now be expanded to 3,000 schools through a State government–COVA MoU

MIC Electronics Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance from Northern Railways for a Rs 1.46 crore project to supply, install, and commission passenger information and telecom infrastructure.

A sub-inspector from Madhapur police station in Cyberabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau after being caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

Former inmates of an orphanage run by the Indian Red Cross Society-Mancherial unit were felicitated for donating blood to support victims of accidents, medical emergencies, pregnant women, and patients with Thalassemia and sickle cell disease.

Kerala is increasingly attracting visitors not only for its famed backwaters and ayurveda but also for its rich culinary traditions and historic temples.