Hyderabad

A 15-year-old girl died by suicide after jumping from the 17th floor of her apartment in Hyderabad's KPHB. She was reportedly upset following a school parent-teacher meeting. Police have registered a case and are investigating

Hyderabad’s AIIMS Bibinagar has emerged as a crucial site for India’s first indigenous dengue vaccine, currently in phase III clinical trials. Led by ICMR and developed in partnership with Panacea Biotec, the single-shot tetravalent vaccine is in its final phase of enrollment.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered 22 cases in July 2025, including 13 trap cases and one disproportionate assets case. A total of 20 public servants were arrested and over Rs 7 lakh was seized, including from surprise checks at RTA and registration offices

A ration card distribution event at Banjara Bhavan in Hyderabad turned tense as Congress Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan clashed over ration card allocations. Sravan accused the Congress of creating false narratives and demanded official data release

Blood Donor Life Saver Foundation in Hyderabad raised Rs 85,300 in just two days to support a baby girl’s heart surgery. The infant, born with a congenital defect, is being treated at KIMS Hospital. The family still needs more funds

The new facial recognition attendance system (FRS), introduced for Telangana teachers on August 1, faced server issues and GPS errors, causing delays in marking attendance. The system aims to prevent proxy attendance and improve monitoring in real time.

Agilent Technologies and TIFR Hyderabad have joined hands to launch a research center supporting ARUMDA, a key national health initiative. The center will focus on nutrition, metabolism, and aging to help fight malnutrition and lifestyle diseases in India

A 35-year-old trader, Chandresh Jain from Trimulgherry, who went missing on Wednesday, was found dead in Durgam Cheruvu on Friday. Police suspect suicide due to emotional distress after his father’s death and financial issues. A case was registered.

Hyderabad Police, along with NGOs and government departments, rescued 1,247 children during Operation Muskaan XI in July. Of the rescued, 560 were from other states and 14 from Nepal. Police registered 55 FIRs and imposed fines over Rs 47 lakh

After the Supreme Court's nod on MLA disqualifications, BRS is now eyeing legal action against four MLCs who unofficially shifted allegiance to Congress. Party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao is said to have instructed legal teams to explore disqualification measures.

A woman from Fatehnagar was allegedly threatened with death by her ex-lover, Ravi Kumar, after her marriage was arranged with another man. The woman approached the Sanathnagar police, and the case is under investigation.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against Saisree Engineers Pvt Ltd and its MD S Suryanarayana Raju for defrauding SBI of Rs 7.51 crore, laundering funds via layered transactions, and diverting payments from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

The ED has attached assets worth Rs 18.14 crore linked to Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd. and its mastermind, Amardeep Kumar, in a probe into the Rs 792 crore Falcon invoice discounting scam. Further investigation continues.

A 40-year-old auto driver was arrested in Rajendranagar for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl. Alerted by bystanders, police swiftly responded. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody, and the child is receiving necessary medical and emotional support.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has launched a disconnection drive to recover Rs 6 crore in pending water bills. With 28 per cent of consumers defaulting, the SCB is cutting supply, urging settlements, and offering rebates to improve finances.

Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.

Lt Gen V Sreehari has taken over as the General Officer Commanding of Dakshin Bharat Area, covering southern India and two UTs. A decorated officer, he has commanded elite forces and served across critical operational theatres, including Siachen and the Northeast.

Due to redevelopment at Chennai Egmore, the Hyderabad–Tambaram Express will operate from Chennai Beach until December 31. The Railway Board has also revised the operational days of four express trains between Kacheguda, Chengalpattu, and Puducherry starting in October.

A technical glitch in automated systems has forced HMWSSB to switch to manual operations for tanker bookings, delivery, and complaint resolution. Officials were instructed to remain on alert, while a contingency plan is being implemented and restoration work continues.

Valuables saved for a daughter’s wedding, including 16 tolas of gold and ₹15 lakh cash, were stolen from a home in Nandigama mandal near Hyderabad. Police suspect someone known to the family and are investigating with support from the CLUES team.

Hyderabad police arrested a gang, including a woman, for abducting, robbing, and blackmailing a man after a pub visit. The accused filmed compromising visuals of the victim while he was unconscious and demanded ₹10 lakh, police said.

BRS leader K T Rama Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of betraying farmers by diverting Hyderabad Pharma City lands for the proposed Future City, warning of agitation if lands are not returned.

A major technical issue at the HMWSSB data centre has disrupted its online services since Thursday night, halting tanker bookings and other digital services. Officials say efforts are underway to restore operations, with manual systems temporarily in place for tanker supply.

At a luncheon hosted by Ravi Puli in Washington, D.C., incoming U.S. Consul General to Hyderabad Laura Williams pledged to strengthen U.S.–India ties through trust, technology, and regional engagement, especially in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.