Hyderabad

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has released the final electoral rolls for the Jubilee Hills by-poll, listing 3.98 lakh voters. The election follows the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath. Voters can verify their details through multiple platforms, and political parties are urged to appoint Booth Level Agents to ensure a fair process.

Two days after Musi River floodwaters receded, debris remains uncleared near Moosarambagh bridge, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns. GHMC officials cite Bathukkama festivities for the delay in cleanup. Meanwhile, residents of flood-hit colonies along the river continue to face water shortages.

Forum for Good Governance (FGG) has requested the Chief minister A Revanth Reddy to direct various departments to clear over Rs. 2,000 crore in pending dues to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB). A letter from FGG president M Padmanabha Reddy highlights non-payment by several state and central departments.

An 82-year-old woman was murdered by her daughter in Hyderabad’s SR Nagar on Tuesday after a heated argument. The accused, Madhavi, allegedly attacked her mother Laxmi with an iron rod. Neighbours alerted police, who took Madhavi into custody

Indian cricketer Tilak Varma met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy after India’s Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan. The CM felicitated him for his match-winning innings. Tilak Varma presented a bat to the CM, with Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari present

Goshamahal police arrested 27-year-old domestic help Nandini Kamble for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 8.75 lakh from Gurmeet Singh’s residence in Begum Bazar. The police acted after a complaint from her employer and recovered the stolen ornaments

The Telangana ACB registered 23 cases in September 2025, arresting 22 public servants and seizing Rs 8.91 lakh in trap cases. Between January and September, 203 cases were booked, assets worth Rs 58.36 crore uncovered, and one conviction secured

The BRS has intensified its Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, naming Maganti Sunita Gopinath as its candidate. While Congress and BJP struggle to finalise contenders, the BRS consolidates its base through door-to-door campaigns, division-wise responsibilities, and political inductions

Despite two months of relentless rains wreaking havoc on Telangana’s roads and culverts, the state government has yet to initiate meaningful repair work. With contractor dues exceeding Rs 1,400 crore and poor tender response, the Roads and Buildings Department struggles to restore connectivity.

IPS officer VC Sajjanar assumed charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner, pledging a citizen-centric approach under ‘People Welfare Policing’. His priorities include law and order, women’s safety, AI-driven policing, tackling drugs, cybercrime awareness, food safety, and stricter traffic enforcement

Osmania University denied CAS promotions to 46 faculty members, triggering protests and allegations of bias. Teachers claim they met UGC norms, while the university cites poor research quality. The issue has been raised with OU Chancellor and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma

While Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated across the nation, it is high time to remember and pay homage to the ‘Father of the Nation’ through an exclusive philatelic material

Neeru’s has launched a vibrant festive ad film featuring Tollywood star Sreeleela in its latest ethnic collection. The dance-based campaign, “Andanga Andanga, Kotthaga Kotthaga, Neeru’s Vachinde”, blends tradition with trend and aims to go viral this festive season

Kinnera Lakshmi Jangaiah, a local BRS leader, was brutally attacked in Medipally. Suspect Srinivas surrendered at the police station. Police are investigating the motive, possibly linked to a personal dispute. Jangaiah is stable and under hospital care

Researchers at IIIT Hyderabad and KAUST have developed low-cost, flexible capacitive pressure sensors using PDMS foam and cotton textiles. These scalable sensors, published in IEEE, are highly sensitive and ideal for use in wearables, robotics, and healthcare applications

Nagabhushan Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad, has qualified for the Boston Marathon 2026 after completing the challenging Ladakh Marathon at 11,000 feet. Starting only five years ago, he now inspires others by proving age is no barrier in long-distance running

The University of Hyderabad’s School of Economics hosted its 6th Economics Conclave, focusing on India’s macroeconomic future. Experts, including NITI Aayog’s Suman Bery, and young researchers discussed inflation, trade, digitalisation, and investment strategies shaping the nation’s economy

Rachakonda Police busted an interstate drug racket near Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad, seizing marijuana worth Rs 6.2 crore and arresting a truck driver from Rajasthan. The contraband, sourced from Malkangiri forests in Odisha, was meant for Rajasthan. A wider probe is underway

Nagabhushan Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad, started running just five years ago. Now, he has completed the tough Ladakh Marathon and qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon 2026, proving it's never too late to chase new dreams and stay healthy

Khammam police officer Pilli Raju completed the Ladakh Marathon, the world’s highest-altitude run, finishing the 42.195 km race in 5 hours 36 minutes. His achievement qualifies him for the gruelling 72 km Khardung-La Challenge.

India’s Tilak Varma described his unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup final win against Pakistan as more satisfying than his two T20I centuries, crediting his Hyderabad coaches, family, and teammates for helping him deliver under intense pressure in Dubai.

The GHMC released the final voters list for the Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll, confirming 3,98,982 eligible voters. Commissioner R V Karnan announced the figures at the GHMC head office.

A 59-year-old man, S Ashok Reddy, died after accidentally falling into a septic tank while collecting flowers for Bathukamma celebrations in Hayathnagar, Hyderabad. Police, along with DFR and Hyderabad Water Board officials, recovered the body and are investigating the incident.

A late-night drinking session turned deadly in Kokapet, Hyderabad, when Yadagiri was allegedly stabbed to death by friends Afroz and Nawaz following a trivial argument. Police have arrested the suspects, and the body has been sent for autopsy.