Hyderabad

Hyderabad's Mehrunissa Begum won a silver medal for India in the Logistics and Freight Forwarding category at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai. A BBA Logistics graduate and logistics professional, she showcased excellence in freight forwarding and international logistics.

The ACB has intensified its probe into the disproportionate assets case against NIMS Additional Medical Superintendent Dr Nori Laxmi Bhaskar by conducting searches at five houses linked to NIMS employees.

More than 50 sheep were reportedly killed after being hit by the Dakshin Express near Ghatkesar in Medchal-Malkajgiri district during the early hours of Tuesday.

A 25-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death by a woman and her associates at Raheempura in Mangalhat. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder and the suspected roles of the woman and others allegedly involved in the incident.

Rajendranagar police arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old man at Upperpally. Police said the victim was allegedly attacked following previous disputes. A knife, metal knuckle, two-wheeler, mobile phone and blood-stained clothes were seized.

Madhapur police raided a service apartment in Ayyappa Society following specific information and allegedly found it being used as a brothel. Police caught the alleged organiser and four male customers and rescued four women from the premises.

The upcoming Khairthabad by-election is emerging as an important test for the BJP in Hyderabad after the party’s performance in recent Greater Hyderabad bypolls. The contest will also be closely watched ahead of the pending GHMC elections.

Residential Welfare Associations issued a security advisory after suspected Cheddi gang members allegedly broke into a flat in Neknampur. RWAs urged apartment committees to strengthen CCTV coverage, lighting and perimeter patrols and called for increased night police patrolling.

The Congress is weighing possible candidates for the Khairatabad by-election, with party leaders discussing former corporator P Vijaya Reddy and DCC president Rohin Reddy alongside disqualified MLA Danam Nagender. The party high command is expected to take the final decision

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged party leaders to focus on voter enrolment ahead of the Graduates' MLC elections and expressed confidence about retaining the Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Mahbubnagar seat. He also called for coordinated campaigning and systematic voter registration

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government after retired employees and contractors protested at the Secretariat over pending dues. He questioned delays in payments to small contractors and retirement benefits and alleged that commissions were being sought

Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute hosted its quarterly No More Chemo Party for children who completed chemotherapy. The event brought together children, families, doctors and medical staff to celebrate recovery and highlight the importance of timely cancer care.

Walima-style dinners are gaining popularity in Hyderabad, offering guests traditional Muslim wedding food, music and ambience without a wedding ceremony. Events such as Daawat-e-Dastarkhan are attracting youngsters, IT professionals and families eager to experience the city's distinctive culinary traditions

The Telangana Assembly has issued a gazette notification declaring the Khairatabad seat vacant following the disqualification of Danam Nagender. The Telangana High Court had disqualified him with effect from April 23, 2024, a decision later upheld by the Supreme Court.

The Aristotle PG College, School of Business Management, Moinabad, held its 22nd Graduation Day, celebrating 134 MBA graduates. Shreethi and Asma Fathima received gold medals for academic excellence. Former TGCHE Vice-Chairman Prof K Venkatachalam was the chief guest.

A 65-year-old woman was allegedly tied to a tree and assaulted along with her husband and son at Nomula village in Ranga Reddy district. Police said the attackers suspected her of practising black magic. The woman suffered serious injuries.

A 19-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her elder sister’s residence in Shamshabad on Sunday night. Police said she was reportedly in a relationship with a man who died in an accident about 15 days earlier. A probe is underway.

Future City Commissionerate police apprehended nine persons and seized 13 kg of blackbuck meat, a .315 rifle, ammunition, vehicles and other material. Police said the suspects allegedly hunted a blackbuck near Marikal and transported the meat towards Hyderabad.

The CMC has accelerated H-CITI flyover and underpass works at IIIT Junction and Khajaguda after completing earth excavation at Gachibowli Junction. Officials said 40 per cent of civil works was complete, with pillar and beam construction progressing towards 2027 deadlines.

On September 28, 1908, the Musi River flooded Hyderabad, killing thousands and devastating neighbourhoods. The disaster prompted sweeping changes in flood control, water management and urban planning, including the City Improvement Board and the construction of major reservoirs

Victims of the 1908 Musi floods were remembered at a memorial programme at OGH in Hyderabad. Speakers stressed protecting the river’s natural channels and catchments, while a book on eyewitness accounts was unveiled and a traditional Musi Flood Lavani performance presented.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded cancellation of GO 85, alleging that valuable Oilfed land at RTC Cross Roads was being handed over to private parties. He also sought scrapping of GO 366 and retention of the land for farmers’ needs.

A suspected six-member interstate burglary gang allegedly broke into a flat at Flotilla Apartments in Neknampur after cutting through rear fencing. The suspects reportedly threatened a resident who confronted them. Narsingi police are examining CCTV footage and intensifying night patrols.

Contractors and retired employees staged a protest at Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka’s chambers in Hyderabad on Monday, alleging delays in clearing long-pending bills and retirement benefits. Police prevented them from meeting the Deputy Chief Minister, leading to heated arguments