Hyderabad

Cyberabad police cracked the Kukatpally housewife murder case within three days, arresting three Jharkhand natives including two servants. The victim, Renuka Agarwal, was tied and killed in her Swan Lake Apartments flat. Gold ornaments, cash, and watches were recovered

A 55-year-old woman, B Balamani, died by suicide at her home in Mangalhat on Friday night. She was reportedly depressed after her husband’s recent death. Her son found her when he returned from work. A case has been registered

Senior Maoist leader Sujatha (Pothula Padmavathi), in the movement for 43 years, surrendered to Telangana police citing health reasons. A Central Committee member and widow of slain Maoist Kishanji, she received Rs 25 lakh under the rehabilitation scheme

A Kapra resident, Gaurav, died in a road accident at Keesara on Hyderabad’s outskirts on Saturday. A lorry rammed into his car while he was travelling towards Shamirpet. He succumbed to injuries while being taken to hospital

Two men stole Rs 2.98 lakh from a scooter dickey in Shankerpally on Friday. A CCTV video shows them committing the theft and fleeing, even as a police vehicle was nearby. The cash belonged to a local businessman who left it unattended

Hyderabad traffic police issued a Sunday advisory for Milad Juloos. From 8 AM to 8 PM, traffic will be stopped or diverted in the Old City. Citizens are advised to avoid key areas like Charminar, Nayapul, and Nampally to prevent delays.

Cyberabad police arrested seven men for robbing Rs 40 lakh from a man in Shankerpally. The mastermind was the victim’s cab driver. Part of the cash (Rs 17.5 lakh) was recovered within 24 hours with help from Sangareddy and Shadnagar police

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan joined cable operators protesting at Indira Park against the removal of cables, calling it unconstitutional and unjust. He demanded safety checks of electric poles and urged the government to provide alternatives to safeguard their livelihood

Hyderabad’s Ridhira Group is using advanced 3D printing technology for resort construction, aiming to cut waste, reduce emissions, and use recycled materials. The innovation lowers carbon output by up to 50% and sets a benchmark for eco-friendly, wellness-focused communities.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education will strictly enforce 75% mandatory attendance in all higher education institutions from this academic year. Attendance will be tracked via facial recognition and linked to fee reimbursement and exams. Sports quota and communicative English course introduced.

Researchers at the University of Hyderabad developed a safer Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy method using composite pellets and Effective Medium Theory to extract intrinsic optical and dielectric properties of highly sensitive explosives, avoiding hazardous direct pellet preparation and yielding high-quality THz signatures. SEO keywords (comma-separated):

Hydraa officials reclaimed 12 acres of government land in Shathamrai village, Shamshabad, by demolishing encroachments including sheds and boundary walls. The land, valued at Rs 500 crore, was earlier allocated to the Board of Intermediate Education in 2011

Kishkindhapuri follows a couple who run ghost tours in a creepy town. When a haunted radio station awakens a deadly force, things spiral into horror. With good performances, scary moments, and a tight story, it’s worth the watch

The Colosseum hosted Curated Corridors, focusing on luxury wardrobe styling with Darshana Tulshan and a workshop by Divisha Khaitan. The event included stylish pop-ups, 150 plus artworks, and a mix of fashion, interiors, and design in one grand space

Pothula Padmavathi alias Kalpana, a senior CPI (Maoist) leader associated with the movement for 43 years, surrendered before Telangana police on Saturday. She carried a reward of ₹25 lakh, which the state government has announced will be handed over to her.

Marking 14 years of the Sakala Janula Samme, BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao recalled the 42-day strike of 2011 that united Telangana’s people in their statehood struggle. He hailed the movement as a turning point that ensured Telangana’s formation.

Education department data reveals 78% of government schools in Telangana have fewer than 100 students, with 35% having just 1–30. The figures contrast with CM Revanth Reddy’s claims of rising enrolments, raising concerns over the public education system’s strength.

Hyderabad police closed Moosarambagh Bridge late Friday night after heavy inflows from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar raised Musi River levels. Traffic diversions were put in place, marking the fourth closure in a month due to surplus water release.

Factionalism in Warangal Congress resurfaced after MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy complained to TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud against Forest Minister Konda Surekha for making unilateral decisions. The rift, simmering for months, has deepened with repeated clashes between the Konda family and local MLAs.

A fire broke out at a software company office in Madhapur’s Ayyappa Society on Saturday morning, gutting property worth lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. Locals alerted firefighters, who brought the blaze under control.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation launched a state-of-the-art digital asset tracking system to improve efficiency and prevent misuse. The digitised inventory will record all IT equipment purchases, enable real-time monitoring, and ensure timely replacement of outdated or faulty devices

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

S. Rakshit’s century (122) was the standout performance for Satyam Colts in their match against Victoria in the C-Division One-Day League Cricket Championship, which was washed out due to heavy rains

N. Suraj Karthikeya, an archer from Andhra Pradesh, moved to the USA at 14 after facing biased selection processes. He has since earned multiple international medals and aims for an Olympic gold