Hyderabad

Telangana High Court directs HMDA to file its counter within two weeks while hearing a PIL

The three zebras from Gujarat's Radha Krishna Trust were released into their enclosures at Hyderabad Zoo, coinciding with World Wildlife Week and Zoo Day. The zoo also unveiled a new Simba canteen and bear night house during the event

Hyderabad Commissioner of Police V C Sajjanar assured that all necessary measures, including flying squads, surveillance teams, and checkposts, are in place to ensure a free and fair Jubilee Hills by-poll. He also appealed to the public to report any MCC violations

Jubilee Hills will be the first constituency in Telangana to feature colour photographs of candidates in the upcoming by-poll. The District Election Commissioner also discussed the Model Code of Conduct, new voter registration, and security arrangements for the election

SM Vijay Kumar, a 2012 batch IPS officer, assumed charge as Siddipet Police Commissioner on Monday. He urged the police force to work as a team and remain accessible to the public. He also met District Collector K Hymavathi

Farmers and landowners protested at the HMDA office against the proposed RRR alignment, demanding fair compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013. CPI (M) leaders alleged forced acquisition and claimed market rates of Rs 5-10 crore per acre, not the Rs 15-20 lakh offered

The Telangana Housing Board’s auction of 18 residential plots and four one-bedroom flats at Chintal raised Rs 44.24 crore. The highest bid for a High-Income Group plot was Rs 1.14 lakh per square yard. Commercial plots in KPHB will be auctioned next

Tension gripped the Jangaon market yard as farmers protested against steep drops in paddy prices, demanding procurement at MSP. Prices have reportedly fallen to Rs 1,400 per quintal. Farmers threatened a State-wide agitation and criticised the Congress government’s handling of the issue

A fresh petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the 42 percent BC reservation in local polls. Petitioners argue the government order violates category-wise norms. Supporters of the G.O. say the quota follows constitutional provisions on political representation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Election Commission for allowing the Bihar government to disburse Rs 10,000 crore to women beneficiaries ahead of elections. He alleged that the move, ignored by the ECI, raises doubts over free and fair polls

Commuters across Hyderabad reacted sharply to a steep hike in TGSRTC city bus fares, which came into effect Monday. With fares rising by Rs 5 to Rs 10, passengers say the hike burdens daily travel costs without improving services

The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation earned Rs 3,135 crore from auctioning two prime land parcels in Raidurg. The 7.67-acre and 11-acre plots fetched record prices due to their strategic location near HITEC City and Gachibowli

Model Code of Conduct for the Jubilee Hills by-election is now in force across Hyderabad and parts of Cyberabad. Cash over Rs 50,000 without proper documents can be seized, and authorities will also monitor precious metals, while Flying Squads and SST teams to be deployed to enforce election rules

BRS has announced Maganti Sunitha as its Jubilee Hills by-election candidate, while Congress and BJP are yet to declare theirs. Committees in both parties are recommending candidates, with announcements expected in the next two to three days

FIDE-rated player Rahim Lakhani of Hyderabad won the 20th Chess Musketeers Open with a perfect six out of six score, claiming the Rs 2500 winner’s prize. Special awards went to K. Anumolu, Debasish Pal, and T. Aarudh Reddy

The accident took place near Varasiddhi Vinayaka Cotton Mill on National Highway 44 when a truck carrying sheep from Nandikotkur to Pebbair applied sudden brakes

A woman died on the spot when a container truck hit the scooter she was riding with her husband Ambati Srinu at Medchal on Monday. Srinu is undergoing treatment in hospital. Police are trying to identify the truck and driver.

As part of anniversary celebrations, customers can avail up to 50 per cent off on making charges for gold jewellery, along with an additional coupon offering

As Dasara holidays ended, thousands returning to Hyderabad caused heavy congestion on major highways, including the Hyderabad–Vijayawada and Warangal–Hyderabad routes. Traffic stretched for kilometres, while the LB Nagar metro station also saw huge crowds on Monday morning

Burglars looted gold, silver ornaments, cash, and gadgets from a retired BHEL employee’s house in Chandanagar on Sunday while the family was on a pilgrimage. Chandanagar police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage

Nominations can be filed from October 13 and the last date for filing nominations is October 21

Cyberabad Police busted a rave party at a Moinabad farmhouse involving over 50 minors aged 15 to 17. Organised via Instagram, the event included drugs, alcohol, and loud music. Police seized liquor, DJ gear, and booked the organisers

At the ‘Pancreatic Cancer 360’ meet in Hyderabad, senior oncologists said robotic surgery is improving survival rates in pancreatic cancer patients. With better precision and fewer complications, patients recover faster and resume normal activities sooner, experts from top hospitals stated

NIRDPR Hyderabad, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, launched Refresher Training Programmes under the Aspirational Blocks Programme. Running until November 20, 2025, the sessions will train around 5,000 block-level officers, fellows, and pramukhs across nine venues nationwide