Hyderabad

Following the sudden death of three-time BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency in Hyderabad is set for a bye-election in 2025. The constituency, created in 2008, will witness its fifth electoral contest since inception.

Telangana Board of Intermediate Education plans to commence IPE 2026 from February 25, aligning with Andhra Pradesh’s schedule. Over nine lakh students are expected to appear. Officials urge colleges to verify student data ahead of hall ticket issuance

PJTAU and Western Sydney University have signed MoUs for collaboration in agricultural education and research. Initiatives include a dual degree BSc Agriculture programme, PG and PhD opportunities, and AI-based technologies in agriculture to benefit Telangana farmers

Hyderabad traffic police booked 80,555 cases this year against people using mobile phones while driving. In a special drive on Monday and Tuesday, 2,345 cases were registered. Police urged citizens to report violations at 9010203626 and 8712661690

The fourth edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run (GGHR 2025) will be held on November 16 alongside Plantation Week (November 9-15), aiming to plant 10,000 trees. Participants can join in India, the US, or virtually and register online.

TGCHE Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy launched the International Journal Special Issue (IJRAR) at GDC Gambhiraopet. Edited by GDC and Kakatiya Government College faculty, it features 40 research papers highlighting international academic standards and the role of Generative AI

Mohammed Faran (25) drowned in the Musi River at Puranapul, Hyderabad, after consuming liquor late at night. The DRF team recovered his body on Tuesday morning. Kamatipura police registered a case of suspicious death and are investigating the incident.

A 23-year-old housewife, Jayanta, died by suicide at Musheerabad following harassment by her husband, Vinod Kumar. The couple have two daughters. Police have booked the husband under sections of abetment of suicide and cruelty by husband against wife

Hayathnagar police arrested B Ramachandar, who allegedly cheated 20 co-workers of Rs 30 lakh under the pretext of chit funds. He also misused credit cards, vacated his house, and absconded. Police booked a case after a complaint from one victim

Hyderabad police arrested Ambaji Naik in connection with Moulika’s suicide, a first-year degree student. The suspect was caught while trying to flee, and his old mobile phone, possibly containing crucial evidence, has been seized for forensic analysis

A 28-year-old accountant, Muppidi Praveen Kumar, died after a DCM vehicle hit his motorcycle near an Indian Oil fuel station at Madhapur late on Monday night. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to injuries. Police have registered a case

ACB officials caught TGSPDCL lineman Thota Nagendra red-handed in Nagarkurnool while accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe from a farmer to install a transformer. The bribe amount was recovered, and Nagendra was arrested and produced before the ACB Court in Hyderabad

The Telangana Pollution Control Board observed International E-Waste Day, stressing the need for responsible use and recycling of electronic items. Officials urged citizens to hand over old gadgets to authorised centres to reduce pollution and promote resource conservation

Excise officials seized 1.6 kg of ganja chocolates at Secunderabad railway station. The suspect fled after abandoning the bag on Platform No 10. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused.

AWS India and Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust organised a health and hygiene awareness drive at ZPHS Hythabad. Volunteers conducted interactive sessions for girl students on hygiene and nutrition, serving SaiSure Millet Health Mix. The Trust supports 16.5 lakh children in Telangana

AIMIM is considering whether to field its own candidate or support Congress in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Party president Asaduddin Owaisi said a decision will be made soon, highlighting AIMIM’s outreach to both Muslim and backward class communities

A 55-year-old woman, Yadamma alias Kamala, who went missing from Badangpet three days ago, was found dead in Mantrala Cheruvu, Meerpet. Police suspect suicide due to ill health. Her body was retrieved by expert swimmers. Investigation is ongoing

Prof Srinivasarao Yaragorla from the University of Hyderabad has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and Telangana Academy of Sciences (FTAS). A noted synthetic organic chemist, he has published over 90 research papers in top journals

This monsoon, Hyderabad’s tanks received abundant water, with 11 of 139 GHMC-maintained tanks overflowing. Continuous rains boosted groundwater levels but also led to overflow and minor damage in some colonies. GHMC officials said surplus water could last for two years

The Andhra Pradesh SIT conducted searches at multiple properties linked to YSRCP MP Peddireddy Midhun Reddy in connection with the Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam. The probe has revealed large-scale kickbacks during 2019–24, allegedly involving top political leader

A 30-year-old Begumpet resident lost Rs 7.9 lakh to a fraudster posing as an NGO founder offering a Rs 50 lakh loan. The victim transferred money via WhatsApp communication before realising the scam. Hyderabad Cybercrime police are investigating the case

Senior Congress leader Ali Masqati and former TDP leader Shakeela Reddy joined the BRS ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election in the presence of KT Rama Rao. KTR said their induction reflects the growing public trust in BRS and KCR’s leadership

The BRS condemned Ministers Thummala Nageswara Rao and Ponnam Prabhakar for their remarks against Maganti Sunitha, the Jubilee Hills bypoll candidate. Party leaders V Srinivas Goud and Tata Madhu demanded apologies, calling the statements insulting to women and politically motivated.

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao face criticism for accusing BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha of feigning grief to gain sympathy votes in Jubilee Hills. BRS leaders demand unconditional apologies for the “insensitive and derogatory” comments