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BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar criticised Minister Ponnam Prabhakar for calling Maganti Sunitha’s emotional appeal during the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign “drama”, accusing him of trivialising a widow’s grief.
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T-Hub’s MATH launched Splink Pro, India’s first AI-driven platform for human performance and wellbeing. Combining cognition, nutrition, and movement, the platform offers assessments and personalised insights to improve learning, focus, and fitness, with validation from European research teams.
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GHMC’s Food Safety Wing conducted surprise inspections at 43 sweet shops across Hyderabad as part of its Diwali drive. Officials found several hygiene violations, including lack of pest control, untested water, and unhygienic kitchen conditions. Inspections will continue citywide
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This reflective piece explores the essence of pure love through two extraordinary lives. Mathematician Grigori Perelman declined global accolades and a million-dollar prize, driven solely by his love for truth and intellectual integrity. Similarly, Brendon Grimshaw devoted his life to transforming a deserted island into a thriving wildlife sanctuary, rejecting a $50 million offer to preserve its natural beauty.
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) needs to address the growing issue of cricket development in districts. By expanding affiliation to clubs, introducing women’s leagues, and reforming the selection process, the HCA can create a more inclusive and competitive system
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A 45-year-old man, identified as Antigali Yadaiah from Elkatta village in Ranga Reddy district, died after being hit by a car while crossing the road at Shadnagar on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case against the driver and launched an investigation
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Team Orangutan triumphed at the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown 2025 in Hyderabad, winning Rs 1 crore and a direct entry to the global championship. K9 Esports and Team Soul followed in second and third place, respectively.
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Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati, Shankaracharya of Sringeri, will visit Telangana from October 16. His itinerary includes Basar, Vemulawada, and Hyderabad, where he will attend spiritual gatherings and perform consecrations. The state government has made arrangements to receive him as state guest.
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The Republican Party of India (Athawale) has nominated Dr Divya Chandana, a social worker, as its candidate for the Jubilee Hills constituency in the upcoming elections. The B-form was formally handed over by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, in the presence of state convener Peram Siva Nageshwara Rao.
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Ten candidates filed 13 nominations on Wednesday for the Jubilee Hills by-election, bringing the total to 30 candidates and 35 nominations so far. The District Grievance Committee released Rs 21.21 lakh seized cash after verifying five genuine cases
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The Indian Army inaugurated ‘Dronalaya’ and ‘Yantralaya’ at MCEME, Secunderabad, to enhance drone, unmanned, and robotics training. Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney launched the facilities on the 83rd EME Corps Day, strengthening the Army’s tech-driven operational readiness
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A press meet at the BJP State headquarters in Hyderabad turned chaotic when leaders of Backward Classes organisations clashed over a disagreement regarding the display of photographs. The altercation, which occurred in the presence of senior leaders including R Krishnaiah and N Ramchander Rao, escalated into a physical confrontation before being brought under control.
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With Diwali shopping in full swing, Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn citizens about rising online scams involving fake shopping links, malicious apps, and phishing messages. Officials urge people to stay alert, avoid unverified links, and report any suspicious activity immediately
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An 11-year-old government school student escaped a kidnap and assault attempt by an auto driver in Hyderabad’s Mirchowk. She jumped from the moving auto, sought help, and locals caught the accused, who is now in police custody
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao calls for a united all-party effort to secure constitutional BC reservations, urging BJP and Congress to act in Parliament. He criticizes Congress and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for inconsistent policies and pledges BRS support to BC organisations.
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Minority voters in Jubilee Hills expressed anger at the Congress for failing to deliver on promises made before the last elections. Residents complained of halted welfare benefits, pending pensions, and worsening civic conditions since the Congress came to power two years ago
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Mahindra Group’s new cultural festival ‘Roots’ debuts at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, on November 22. The event features artists like Raghu Dixit Project, Swarathma, Alif, and Gotte Kanakavva, celebrating India’s folk traditions with a youthful, contemporary twist
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The Election Commission of India has banned the conduct and publication of exit polls for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election between November 6 and 11. The restriction applies across all media platforms, with violations inviting penal action under the Representation of the People Act.
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South Central Railway set a record by earning Rs 1.08 crore from ticket checking on a single day. During the festive rush, 16,105 ticketless or irregular travellers were fined across six divisions, marking the highest-ever revenue in SCR’s history
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The Telangana Drug Control Administration has made testing for toxic solvents Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol mandatory in all oral liquid drugs. The move strengthens quality checks after recent syrup-related deaths, warning strict legal action for violations
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After being declared brain dead following an accident, 33-year-old technician Srikanth’s organs were donated by his wife under Telangana’s Jeevandan scheme. His heart was transported from KIMS to NIMS in 17 minutes through a green channel, saving lives
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Tension erupted on Shaikpet main road after a drunk man injured himself with a razor and caused a commotion on Wednesday. Film Nagar police, with locals’ help, took him into custody and shifted him to a hospital for treatment
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The BJP has named Lankala Deepak Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election in Telangana. The central leadership approved his nomination, with the B Form to be issued by the State president on Wednesday.
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Rachakonda SOT police raided a resort in Maheshwaram on Tuesday night where fertiliser dealers allegedly held an illegal party. Around 56 dealers and 20 women attended. Police seized foreign liquor, took participants into custody, and registered cases against them.
