Hyderabad

NIMS has completed 1,000 robotic surgeries within three years, with over 90 per cent of the procedures performed free under Aarogyasri and CMRF. The milestone covers urology, surgical gastroenterology and oncology, highlighting the institute's growing expertise in advanced robotic healthcare.

August and September 2026 promise one of the busiest gaming release schedules in recent years. From Beast of Reincarnation and Splatoon Raiders to Marvel Tōkon and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, players across every genre have plenty to look forward to.

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

The FSSAI has alleged that several rum and whisky variants used artificial flavouring and misleading labelling instead of traditional ageing methods. The regulator flagged multiple brands after inspections in Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh and ordered corrective action while allowing conditional inventory clearance.

Four members of a family, including three children, sustained burn injuries after an LPG cylinder reportedly exploded while being replaced at their house in Srirangavaram, Yellampet, on Monday. The injured were shifted to hospital, while police began an investigation into the incident.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to honour its promises on government jobs and the job calendar. He demanded answers from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi while calling for a debate on unemployment.

A group of unemployed youth staged a flash protest at Hyderabad's Indira Park crossroads, demanding recruitment for 19,000 police vacancies and relaxation of the upper age limit. They alleged delays in notifications had left many aspirants ineligible and sought faster recruitment.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has registered a case after Star Hospitals alleged that sensitive patient records, employee details and confidential internal documents were published on an unauthorised website. Police are investigating the alleged breach under the BNS and Information Technology Act.

During the Bonalu Rangam ritual at Hyderabad's Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, oracle Swarnalatha predicted floods, fire accidents and heavy loss of life in Telangana this year. She also expressed displeasure over the delay in installing an idol and criticised the temple priest's attitude.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly drowning her nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda Lake under the LB Nagar police limits in Hyderabad. Police suspect she was under the influence of alcohol and are investigating the motive behind the child's death.

Banjara Hills police registered a POCSO case against a youth for allegedly harassing a minor girl, posting her photos and videos on social media, demanding Rs 1 lakh to remove the content, and threatening her family. Police are searching for the suspect

A large pothole has appeared on Hyderabad's Falaknuma Road Over Bridge less than a year after its inauguration, raising concerns over construction quality and commuter safety. Residents have urged GHMC to repair the damage immediately and inspect the bridge to prevent accidents

Telangana journey from struggle to recognition reminds us that preserving regional identities strengthens India’s diversity

A 65-year-old man died and his cousin was injured after their scooter was hit by a car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy in Hyderabad’s Karmika Nagar on Sunday. The car, taken without permission, rammed into multiple two-wheelers before halting.

A 34-year-old woman, allegedly intoxicated, drowned her nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda Lake, Hyderabad, on Sunday evening. Police retrieved the body, sent it for postmortem, and took the woman into custody.

A Cyberabad head constable was suspended after failing to respond to two Dial-100 emergency calls regarding a car collision near IKEA, Gachibowli, and instead dismissing them as “nuisance calls.”

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay accused the Telangana government of failing to provide adequate facilities for Bonalu devotees at the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple. He also questioned the allocation of Rs 20 crore for Bonalu celebrations and raised concerns over future festival arrangements

Mild tension prevailed at the Ujjaini Mahakali temple during Bonalu celebrations after a Bonam carried by Jogini Shyamala Devi toppled. The Joginis staged a protest, alleging inadequate arrangements by the state government, while Shyamala fainted during the agitation

The Telangana and Andhra Plastics Manufacturers Association will organise HIPLEX 2026 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre from August 7 to 10. The international plastics expo will showcase industry innovations, recycling technologies and promote investment, technical collaboration and commercial opportunities

Mahindra University conferred degrees on 1,309 students, including 22 PhD scholars, during its fifth convocation in Hyderabad. Chancellor Anand Mahindra and Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj addressed graduates, while the university also inaugurated the new Bajaj Engineering Skills Training Centre

A man was allegedly beaten to death with granite stones and a brick at Uppuguda Railway Station in Hyderabad after an argument. Police detained the suspect, who was allegedly in an inebriated condition, while efforts are underway to establish the identities of both men

Thousands of devotees thronged the Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad for the Lashkar Bonalu festival on Sunday, with long queues and complaints about VIP entries. Despite the crowds, police reported peaceful celebrations, supported by AI-based surveillance for the first time.

The Sports Welfare Hostel team felicitated former international and national athletes from the twin cities on Friendship Day in Hyderabad. The event honoured their contributions to sport and brought together several prominent former players and officials for a celebration of lasting friendships