Hyderabad

The CBI arrested Vikas Kumar Nimar, an absconding cybercrime operative, and dismantled an illegal call centre in Lucknow targeting US nationals. The operation recovered cash, laptops, and documents, continuing efforts to crack down on organised tech-enabled crime with INTERPOL coordination.

South Zone DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar said the Shalibanda fire was caused by a short circuit at Gomathi Electronics, with a CNG car explosion spreading flames. Firefighters controlled the blaze in two hours, and the public is urged to trust official sources.

A 15-year-old Class X student in Habsiguda died by suicide after reportedly being upset over low academic marks and a dispute with her parents. Police are investigating, and the body has been shifted to Gandhi Hospital for autopsy.

The Special Zonal Crime Team of Hyderabad arrested N Karthik for running a fake stock-trading firm, Explore Technologies, duping multiple investors of Rs 4.36 crore. Promising high returns, Karthik absconded after receiving funds. Investigations reveal widespread fraud, and the case is ongoing

Telangana High Court’s rebuke of Commissioner HYDRAA is a reminder that the law is the master and the administration merely its servant

A massive fire broke out at an electronics showroom in Shalibanda, Hyderabad, on Monday night. Explosions suspected from gas cylinders intensified the blaze, causing panic and traffic jams near Charminar. Firefighters brought the flames under control, with cause yet unknown

Telangana Cricket Association appealed to the BCCI for affiliation, urging derecognition of HCA over non-compliance. TCA cited a 2021 directive acknowledging its statewide footprint and said thousands of players continue to be denied opportunities due to lack of integration

Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad was hired out again for a non-sporting event, denying athletes training space. Officials of the Sports Authority of Telangana admitted pressure from lobbies, raising concerns over misuse of sports infrastructure despite the State’s new Sports Policy

Ahead of Telangana’s gram panchayat elections, CM Revanth Reddy urged women to wear Indiramma sarees and vote for Congress-supported candidates. He highlighted progress in irrigation and industrial projects in Kodangal, touting farmer cooperation and ambitious development plans

K Lakshmi Narayana won gold in the men’s 200m and 400m freestyle (80–84 years) at the 21st National Masters Aquatics Championship in Hyderabad. Telangana swimmers secured multiple medals across categories at the GMC Balayogi Stadium swimming complex

Seventeen-year-old Pavani of Telangana won bronze in the R4 10m air rifle standing mixed SH2 category at the World Ability Sports Games in Thailand. She became the youngest medallist and is now preparing for the Asian Games and Paralympics 2028

Three Telangana footballers — K Alekhya, M Rakshitha Reddy and G Savitri — have been selected for the SAFF Senior Women’s Futsal national team trials in Bengaluru. The final team will compete in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand in January

Ahead of Telangana gram panchayat polls, Congress has relaunched the Bathukamma saree scheme as Indiramma sarees to woo women voters. Analysts question its impact given delays and unfulfilled promises in housing, welfare, education, and pension schemes for women

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau foiled a digital arrest extortion attempt in Kothagudem, rescuing Dr Buddharaju Subbaraju and his family from cyber-fraudsters posing as CBI officers. Police intervention prevented financial loss and ended three days of harassment

Chandanagar Police and Madhapur SOT arrested Goundla Bala Murali Krishna with 1,170 gm of Alprazolam in Hyderabad. The drug was allegedly meant for toddy adulteration. Two others, Ravi Teja and Sai Sudhakar, are absconding. A car and phone were seized

The Telangana High Court will resume hearing petitions on local body elections on Tuesday. The State government recently issued G.O 46 restricting reservations for sarpanches and ward members, with groundwork completed for gazette publication and submission to the Election Commission

The Telangana High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by the father of Sanjit Das, detained for over two months over conflicting nationality documents. The bench said citizenship doubts require administrative verification and directed the MHA to expedite the process

The Hyderabad Traffic Police held a mega counselling session for around 600 drunk-driving offenders at Goshamahal. Officials highlighted how alcohol impairs driving, warned that most fatal crash victims are young, and urged people to use public transport instead of driving after drinking

Chandanagar Police and Cyberabad SOT arrested three men for peddling MDMA in Hyderabad and seized 15 grams of the drug. Another suspect from Bengaluru is absconding. The trio tried to sell the drug at Rs 10,000 per gram

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at eight Hyderabad locations in a money-laundering probe against Jayathri Infrastructures India Pvt Ltd and MD Kakarla Srinivas. The firm allegedly duped homebuyers of Rs 60 crore. Srinivas, earlier arrested, is now absconding

Former MLA Sunke Ravishankar criticised the Congress government for neglecting Gurukuls after visiting Jyothiba Phule BC Residential School in Gangadhara. Students said vegetables were not supplied, rice was half-boiled, and there was no hot water facility, causing illness

The Narayana Group has launched The One School at Kondapur, offering an IB-inspired curriculum for 2026-27. Admissions are open for the founding cohort. The school aims to foster holistic growth and create future-ready global citizens

KT Rama Rao accused the Congress of betraying BCs by failing to implement the promised 42% reservation and pledged a BRS campaign against the party. Harish Rao said BCs continue to back KCR, citing major welfare and development initiatives

The GHMC Head Office in Hyderabad has completed beautification works, including a new fountain at its eastern entrance. Statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B R Ambedkar and YSR were relocated after years of delay. The fountain will be unveiled Tuesday