Hyderabad

Hyderabad police have registered 103 cases and arrested 143 people for selling Chinese manja, seizing 6,226 bobbins. Special teams and local cops conducted raids on shops, godowns, and online platforms to enforce the ban.

A 19-year-old woman from Nagole died by suicide after allegedly jumping from a terrace following an argument with her acquaintance. She was rushed to hospital but succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

President Donald Trump has ordered the US to exit the International Solar Alliance and several climate bodies, citing national interests, reversing earlier commitments and targeting organisations linked to global climate and renewable energy initiatives

A Class 7 student from a government school in Khammam has developed smart footwear that uses vibration alerts to improve blood circulation and prevent diabetic foot ulcers, earning recognition at a district-level science fair

A private dairy manager was attacked with a sword over a possible demand for clearing dues

Four students were killed and another critically injured after a speeding car lost control and crashed into a divider and tree in Chevella near Hyderabad early Thursday. Police suspect overspeeding and have launched an investigation

In the A-Division two-league championship semifinal, Shashank Mehrotra cracked 168 for Deccan Wanderers against Evergreen

Tension prevailed in Dilsukhnagar after unemployed youth staged a protest demanding the immediate release of the Telangana government’s promised job calendar. Protesters accused the Congress government of failing to issue recruitment notifications, leading police to detain demonstrators and clear traffic disruptions

The BJP’s unexpected alliances with Congress in Ambernath and AIMIM in Akot have triggered political turmoil in Maharashtra. Congress suspended 12 councillors for joining hands with the BJP without approval, while Shiv Sena accused the saffron party of betraying coalition principles.

The Telangana High Court has granted relief to producers of The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu in the matter of ticket price enhancement. A Division Bench clarified that a previous order restraining ticket price hikes applied only to certain big-budget films like Pushpa 2 and Game Changer.

GHMC Additional Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected the ongoing flyover construction at Uppal Junction on Wednesday. He held discussions with senior civic officials, directing them to resolve land acquisition hurdles to expedite the project.

The Telangana State government has announced a major reshuffle in the police force, transferring 20 IPS officers to new postings across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Future City, Malkajgiri, and Siddipet commissionerates.

Recent scam involving fake bank apps in Hyderabad exposed a systemic failure in digital security design, where systems assume perfect human behaviour

Dr. DLN Prasad, a pioneering plastic surgeon who established the first Plastic Surgery department in unified Andhra Pradesh at Osmania General Hospital in 1972, passed away at his residence in Hyderabad at the age of 91.

The Telangana High Court has stayed the Hyderabad Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal’s order that quashed the appointment of Dr Jaiteerth R. Joshi as Director General of BrahMos Aerospace. The High Court has now suspended CAT’s directions pending further hearing.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested three Nandigama mandal officials for demanding a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh for house-building permission. They were caught red-handed while accepting Rs 1 lakh. Legal proceedings are underway in ACB Court, Hyderabad.

Hyderabad police will treat food adulteration cases on par with attempt to murder, Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar said. A joint task force, new SOP and public helpline are being planned to curb the adulteration mafia and protect public health.

MANUU students protested against the Telangana government’s plan to resume 50 acres of university land, calling it an attack on public education. Leaders emphasized the land belongs to students, not the state, and should support academic development.

The EAGLE Force caught five persons, including a policeman, for consuming ganja at a hotel in Gachibowli. Four were classmates celebrating a reunion, and one a friend. Drug tests confirmed cannabis use, and a case is registered at Gachibowli Police Station.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of systematically targeting university lands under the guise of development. He alleged that over 100 acres from agricultural and horticultural universities were forcibly taken.

Hyderabad scientists decoded the ‘Evolutionary GPS’ of mites and ticks, showing they belong to two independent groups. Using 90 arachnid genomes, the study reveals their evolutionary history and helps predict disease transmission and potential new pathogen vectors.

Telangana EAGLE Force arrested Rajender alias Raju Bhakar, a Rajasthan native, for trafficking MDMA and Opium in Hyderabad. Police seized 200g of MDMA, 60g of Opium, and identified ten local buyers. Legal action is underway against them.

Hyderabad lived up to its reputation as India’s Biryani Capital in 2025, consuming a staggering 175 lakh plates, with Chicken Biryani alone accounting for 108 lakh orders. Swiggy data revealed Veg Dosa and Idli as the next most popular dishes.

BRS Whip KP Vivekananda accused the Congress government of suppressing opposition, violating Assembly privileges, rushing bills, and limiting debate, while criticizing the Chief Minister for abusive language and contradictions