Hyderabad

The Congress-led Telangana government is facing scrutiny over its alleged use of advanced cybersecurity tools for political surveillance. Devices like Talkwalker, Cellebrite Inseyets and Innsight, originally meant for cybercrime detection, are reportedly being used to monitor opposition leaders, social media activity and private communications.

The Forum for A Better Hyderabad, with CDS and civil society groups, held its annual Memorial and Solidarity Meet under the historic Tamarind Tree at Osmania General Hospital. The tree, which saved 150 lives in 1908 floods, was honoured for its enduring legacy

Telangana government has agreed in principle to take over Hyderabad Metro Phase-I by assuming Rs 13,000 crore project debt and paying Rs 2,000 crore to L&T for equity. L&T exits the project, refusing to participate in Phase 2 expansion as equity partner

The GHMC has sanctioned Rs. 2.95 crore to restore a small bridge in Yakutpura, popularly known as ‘London Bridge’. Though unrelated to its namesake in the UK, the bridge earned its name from local residents during post-rain repairs. Narrow and used only by two-wheelers, the bridge is set to be widened to accommodate larger vehicles.

Dr BR Ambedkar Open University will confer degrees to 203 prisoners during its XXVI convocation, with two inmates winning gold medals. The university also plans to award 53 PhDs, two MPhils, and honorary doctorates to Goreti Venkanna and Prem Rawat

A special court for child-related offences sentenced E Durga Shankar to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 in the 2024 Mangalhat minor rape case. The court also ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation for the victim

In a bid to curb recurring cyber offences, the Hyderabad Cybercrime police have initiated a directive to maintain suspect sheets for habitual offenders involved in social media crimes and financial frauds.

Cyberabad SOT arrested two persons at Gachibowli on charges of drug peddling and seized 5 kg of marijuana along with two mobile phones. The suspects were allegedly smuggling the contraband from Odisha to Hyderabad

S Satish Kumar, 46, who ran a wholesale footwear business in Hyderabad, allegedly died by suicide by falling under a goods train at Charlapalli railway station. Police said he had been struggling with depression due to ongoing business losses

The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has demanded Osmania University immediately release pending PhD category-II results. Leaders highlighted anxiety and stress among students, especially those from weaker economic backgrounds, and said fellowships could be at risk due to the delay.

RPF Secunderabad recovered 703 lost items worth Rs 1.8 crore under Operation Amanat this year. Items like phones, laptops, and jewelry were returned to passengers. Authorities ask travelers to report missing belongings through the 139 railway helpline

Twenty-two scientists from Hyderabad’s LV Prasad Eye Institute have been ranked in Stanford’s Top 2 per ecnt Scientists List for 2025. Seven made it to the prestigious lifetime list, while 15 were recognised in the annual global rankings for excellence in ophthalmology

Cosmoserve Space, founded by ex-ISRO scientist Dr Chiranjeevi Phanindra, raised $3.17 million in a major pre-seed round to build robotic spacecraft that remove dangerous space debris. Key backers include Alan Rutledge and Ram Shriram, Google’s early investor

Hyderabad's housing market saw a 38 per cent fall in new supply in Q3 2025, with sales also down 11 per cent from last year. Most new launches were in the luxury segment. A similar slowdown was seen across India’s top seven cities

South Central Railway has announced special trains for the October festival rush. Trains between Kacheguda–Anakapalli and Charlapalli–H. Nizamuddin will run on select dates with AC, sleeper, and general coaches. These trains will stop at major stations en route

Telangana will issue 2,620 new liquor shop licences for 2025–2027 through a lottery. Applications open Sept 26–Oct 18. The fee is Rs 3 lakh per application. The State hopes to earn Rs 6,500 crore from this licensing process

Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh performed bhumi puja for the new Telangana High Court at Rajendranagar. The government has allotted 100 acres. Built at Rs 1,550 crore by DEC Infrastructure, the project will be completed in three years

BRS MLA T Harish Rao condemned the arrest of Anganwadi staff protesting in Hyderabad for the Congress government’s unfulfilled promises. He criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to deliver salary hikes and benefits promised under the Abhayahastam Declaration

On September 30 at Hyatt Hyderabad, author Madhu Ranganthan will speak about her book The Child Who Never Knew, which shares her daughter Sitara’s journey with disabilities. This inclusive event highlights strength, support, and the special needs community

Deccan Mania 3.0 brought together 300+ bikers and 4x4 lovers near Hyderabad. With dirt tracks, hill trails, and fun challenges, it celebrated biking culture, unity, and raw adventure—powered by Motul, Red Bull, MT Helmets, and Neo Kavach.

Hyderabad scientists are helping save Bhupathy’s Purple Frog, a rare species from the time of dinosaurs. It lives underground and comes out only during monsoon rains. Using sound technology, the team tracks and protects these frogs in the Western Ghats

DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command successfully tested the 2,000-km range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based launcher, marking India’s first such trial. The system enhances mobility, quick launch capability, and strengthens India’s strategic arsenal.

Anganwadi workers in Telangana staged a “Chalo Secretariat” protest on Thursday, opposing the state’s new pre-primary school plan and demanding higher pay. They alleged the move would endanger jobs under ICDS. Police later dispersed and detained the protesters.

Pawan Kalyan’s OG has opened to rave reviews, with Nani calling it the “Original Giant Blockbuster” and Chiranjeevi hailing it as a grand success. Directed by Sujeeth, the DVV Entertainment production boasts a stellar cast and high-octane action.