Hyderabad

Selections for Telangana State Civil Services teams will take place at district level on September 6 and state level on September 9 and 10 at Gymkhana Ground, LB Stadium

Every year, the Samithi invites leaders of the BJP, RSS, VHP and other Hindu organisations for the procession. This is the first time that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be participating in the annual event. He will see the photo exhibition to be organised by Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi on its journey of 46 years.

Senior ophthalmic anaesthesia specialist Dr Raja Narsing Rao from Hyderabad has been invited to speak at the British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Conference in London. He will present on eye care challenges in newborns and premature babies, highlighting India’s growing preterm blindness risk

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused CM Revanth Reddy of mortgaging Telangana’s future through reckless borrowings, citing RBI data that the State raised ₹6,000 crore in one day. He said debt had already touched ₹30,669 crore, warning of long-term financial collapse

Telangana HC heard a plea by former Irrigation Secretary Shailendra Kumar Joshi challenging the Ghose Commission’s report on Kaleshwaram project irregularities. The bench questioned how Joshi accessed the report and directed both sides to file affidavits

Two Hyderabad residents lost nearly Rs 6 lakh after downloading fake RTO challan APK files sent via WhatsApp. Police warned that such apps secretly steal banking details, urging the public not to install files from unknown numbers to avoid financial fraud

Families in Hyderabad are looking forward to a long weekend, thanks to consecutive public holidays, Milad-un-Nabi on Friday and Ganesh idol immersion festivities on Saturday. Many schools and government offices have declared holidays for both days, and those taking Thursday off can enjoy a four-day break.

ANMs to stage protest in Hyderabad demanding relief from heavy workloads and multiple targets. The union alleged that officials are harassing ANMs with excessive tasks, Aadhaar-linked attendance rules, and unrealistic completion goals, causing severe health issues

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized 225 uncertified consumer goods worth Rs 8 lakh during a raid in Secunderabad. Items like mixers, cookers, fans and irons were found without BIS certification, violating the BIS Act, 2016

The GHMC reported Rs. 759.98 crore in revenue from April to August 2025, a 90 per cent rise from last year. Officials attributed the growth to real estate activity and upcoming H-CITI infrastructure projects boosting confidence in Hyderabad’s property sector.

Hyderabad’s healthcare landscape is shifting as private equity and venture capital firms take control of corporate hospitals. Once managed by doctors, these institutions are now profit-driven, raising concerns about rising treatment costs for middle-class families and the need for public alternatives

A woman outsourcing employee at the Medchal-Malkajgiri collectorate was arrested for cheating people on the pretext of arranging double bedroom flats. Identified as M Geetha, she took Rs. 2.5 lakh from a woman and failed to provide the promised flat

A worsening urea shortage has triggered protests across Telangana, with farmers storming warehouses, blocking highways and staging sit-ins. The State blames the Centre for failing to supply promised stocks, while farmers warn of crop losses and allege black marketing of fertilizer

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Aryan Singh, COO of Capital Protection Force Pvt Ltd, in connection with a Rs. 792 crore Ponzi scheme disguised as an invoice discounting platform named ‘Falcon’. Acting under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the ED found that Singh actively managed operations and lured investors despite knowing the scheme was fraudulent.

The Osmania University Inter-College Carrom Championship will take place on September 16-17 at the Institute of Management and Commerce, while the Inter-College Yoga Championship will be held on September 10

Excise officials in Serilingampally caught Vamshi Krishna, an AP native, with 94.2 grams of charas. He had allegedly brought the drug from Himachal Pradesh, where he runs a dhaba, planning to sell it at a higher price in Hyderabad

Hyderabad police raided a house in Lalithabagh and seized 195 liquor bottles being sold illegally. Three people, including repeat offender Shobha Rani, were arrested. The house was reportedly used as a late-night drinking spot for customers

The Telangana government has declared September 6 a general holiday for all government offices, schools and colleges in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts due to the Ganesh immersion. October 11, a second Saturday, will be a working day instead.

Mahindra University in Hyderabad has signed an MoU with Monash University to collaborate on research, student exchange, and academic activities. The partnership includes a 2+2 programme, allowing students to complete two years at Monash after beginning studies in India

Macharla Punnamma, a 47-year-old housewife from Nalgonda, was declared brain dead after an accident. Her family donated her organs—kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, and corneas—under the Jeevandan scheme, giving new life to several patients in need

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for ordering a CBI probe against former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of insulting Telangana and targeting a visionary who transformed the state through irrigation and welfare projects

Care Hospitals, Malakpet, now offers free orthopaedic consultations every Thursday and cardiology consultations every Friday, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This initiative aims to help patients with early diagnosis, second opinions, and expert advice for bone and heart issues

Motorists in Mailardevpally, Katedan, Budvel and Madhuban are struggling with slushy stretches, potholes and damaged roads following rains. Residents complain of accidents, waterlogging, mosquito menace and defunct streetlights, demanding urgent repairs from authorities to ensure safety and improve commuting conditions

Hyderabad police and civic officials inspected the Ganesh procession route from Balapur to Hussainsagar. Commissioner CV Anand urged organisers to follow safety precautions. Around 25,000 idols are expected to be immersed, with 29,000 police personnel deployed for bandobast