Hyderabad

The rapid growth of generative AI is causing severe shortages of RAM and SSDs, pushing hardware prices sharply higher. From PC components to gaming consoles, rising memory costs are making upgrades expensive and forcing consumers to rethink buying decisions.

Hyderabad-based Anuradha Timber International crafted 240 teak wood doors, thresholds and windows for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Made using premium teak from Maharashtra, the doors are designed to last over 1,000 years and showcase exceptional craftsmanship.

A 32-year-old man from Secunderabad lost Rs 75 lakh after being trapped in an online betting and casino scam. Fraudsters contacted him through WhatsApp, promised easy profits and duped him over four years, police said.

Hyderabad’s once-praised civic and infrastructure initiatives under GHMC have lost momentum over the past two years, with major programmes stalled and focus shifting to demolitions and controversial projects under the Congress government.

Mahajana Mahila Samaikhya district president Mekala Latha attempted suicide in Bhadrachalam after allegedly facing harassment over a dispute. She posted a selfie video on social media before consuming sleeping pills and was hospitalised.

A final-year MBBS student was killed and her father seriously injured after a speeding car rammed into them while crossing the road at Hayathnagar in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and are tracing the vehicle.

Congress MLA T Megha Reddy sparked controversy by warning that villages electing BRS-backed sarpanches would be denied development works and welfare benefits, as videos of his remarks during panchayat poll campaigning went viral.

Protests by nursing officers at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences have entered a week, with nurses continuing peaceful demonstrations over unresolved demands related to service benefits, vacancies and pay parity, even as talks with management remain inconclusive.

BRS-supported candidates dominated the second phase of gram panchayat elections in Siddipet district, winning 125 of 182 panchayats and nearly 69 per cent of sarpanch posts, leaving Congress and BJP far behind.

International Chess Master Dhruva Thota was felicitated with the Sports Achiever Award at Pallavi International School in Hyderabad, where the management assured full support to help him achieve the prestigious Grandmaster title.

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding car on the Medak–Hyderabad road on Monday morning. The victim died on the spot, while police registered a case and sent the body for postmortem.

A man was stabbed to death at Paramount Colony in Tolichowki after he intervened to stop a quarrel between two individuals. The accused has been taken into custody and police have launched an investigation.

Anwar-ul-Uloom Degree College defeated Loyola Academy 2-1 in the final of the Osmania University inter-college football tournament in Hyderabad. Sada scored twice for the winners, while Avinash netted for Loyola. Bhavan’s Vivekananda secured third place with a 2-1 win

People in Telangana are living longer due to lower infant deaths and fewer births. By 2036, men are expected to live over 71 years and women over 75, creating new challenges as the State’s elderly population grows rapidly.

Tijil Singh of Hyderabad won the Open prize money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy, scoring 4.5 points from five rounds. He received Rs 6000, while runner-up S Vikramjit Singh earned Rs 5000. Ten players finished in the top placings

Prof Rajesh Kumar of Osmania University will be a Symposium Speaker at the 11th Asia-Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science 2025 in Kuching, Malaysia. He will present on the role of play in developing children’s skills in Indian education

Hyderabad salvaged a draw against Saurashtra in the Vijay Merchant Trophy Under-16 match at Mulapadu after conceding the first-innings lead. S Purva scored an unbeaten century for Saurashtra, while Huzaifa and Parthiv guided Hyderabad to safety with solid knocks

Maharashtra’s Pravin Deotale and Aditi Gopichand Swami topped the men’s and women’s 50m compound bow events in the elimination round of the Senior National Archery Championship at Hyderabad Public School. Telangana Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan was the guest of honour

St Anthony’s Church (Venkatapuram) defeated St Anthony’s Church (Gandhinagar) 2-0 in the UCCC football final at Alwal, Hyderabad. Anuj and Vivian scored for the winners. The prizes were given away by former Santosh Trophy winner E Sigamani Williams

Hyderabad: Aashish Reddy and Sricharan Tej of Care Model School won the Open category and the juniors titles respectively in the 235th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament at Brilliant Grammar School (Dilsukhnagar) here on Sunday. Sricharan Tej scored six points from six rounds to emerge winner, while Sri Samanvith and Advik Sahasya finished second and third […]

Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan by six wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League match in Pune. Tanmay Agarwal scored 73 and Rahul Buddhi hit 55, while Mohd Siraj and Chama Milind starred with the ball to restrict Rajasthan

Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad stop during his GOAT India tour has sparked a political storm in Telangana. Social media users criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy after videos showed him pushing away a teenager seeking a selfie with Messi, while allowing his family members and children of Congress leaders to interact with the football legend.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park will soon welcome two more zebras from Vantara, joining the current three. The zoo also plans to introduce a pair of Wallabies, adding exotic animals back after a 37-year gap.

Shaik Amair, accused in the 2024 murder of Mubarak Sigar, was stabbed to death in Pahadishareef, Hyderabad, in a suspected revenge attack. Police have registered a case and shifted the body for post-mortem. Suspects are believed to be Sigar’s relatives.