Hyderabad

Cybercriminals are targeting users with fake OTT subscription offers via WhatsApp and Google ads. Victims are tricked into installing harmful APKs that steal banking data. Officials urge caution and recommend reporting such scams to Cybercrime Helpline 1930 immediately

A two-day Cheriyal painting workshop by artist D Saikiran at CCT Spaces, Banjara Hills, saw enthusiastic participation from art lovers. Participants explored wall plate and mask painting techniques, learning the intricacies of the traditional art form through hands-on guidance

Railway police at Secunderabad busted an interstate drug racket and arrested a woman carrying 7.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 3.94 lakh. The accused, from Andhra’s Paderu, was working for a repeat offender named Bonya, who managed to escape

A rare Nizam-era water level recorder at Osman Sagar reservoir lies neglected due to lack of maintenance and technicians. Once crucial for monitoring floods, the British-made device now rusts away, sparking concern from historians and heritage enthusiasts in Hyderabad

Oil palm farmers in Telangana are reeling from massive losses after being supplied genetically defective seedlings, allegedly by TG OIL FED. With plantations failing to bear fruit, cultivators demand urgent intervention, compensation, and accountability to safeguard the future of oil palm cultivation

Telangana is in deep financial trouble with over Rs 35,000 crore in pending dues. Contractors, employees, and welfare beneficiaries await payments. Revenue is falling short, borrowing is rising, and protests are spreading across the State under the Congress-led government

Four days after two daily wagers were kidnapped and brutally assaulted by a gang in Hyderabad, police are yet to arrest the suspects. Videos of the torture have gone viral, sparking criticism of policing and fears of gang rivalry.

In Hyderabad, authorities are allegedly cutting roadside trees down to stubs under the guise of pruning, harming tree health and violating WALTA norms. Activists accuse the electricity and municipal staff of illegal tree topping, causing long-term environmental damage

The RGIA police booked a couple, P Surender Mudiraj and P Kavitha, for allegedly duping a reporter and his family of Rs 18 lakh through chit fund schemes. The couple absconded after failing to repay the amount by July 2025

A fast-track special court in Dundigal sentenced K Shiva Kumar (33) to rigorous life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl and driving her to suicide in 2018. He had lured her under the pretext of love and later threatened her

Bandlaguda police arrested Mohd Akbar (37), a vegetable vendor, for smothering his three-year-old son Anaas, who had a heart condition, and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police teams are still searching for the child’s body

A TGSRTC bus conductor died after collapsing at the Miyapur depot in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Identified as Pandari (40), he complained of uneasiness before going to the washroom, where he collapsed. Doctors declared him dead, suspecting cardiac arrest

Telangana’s Regional Passport Office has relocated the Ameerpet and Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendras to MGBS Metro Station and Raidurg Siri Building, respectively. Both new PSKs, featuring improved amenities and security, will begin operations on September 16 with an official inauguration

K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of negligence after failing to retrieve the bodies of three youngsters washed away in Hyderabad nalas. He compared it to the SLBC tunnel tragedy, blaming CM Revanth Reddy for weakening disaster response systems.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing India’s cricket match with Pakistan despite the Pahalgam massacre. He defended his party’s support for the Supreme Court’s Waqf verdict, stressing that “real nationalism” means inclusivity and equality.

The incident occurred on March 28, 2023, when the victim, a Class 4 student, was alone and sleeping at her home after returning from school. The accused broke into the house, woke up the minor and offered sweets before sexually assaulting her

Gold surged past Rs 1.10 lakh per 10 gm in India amid safe-haven demand, global tensions, and Fed rate cut expectations, with silver and ETFs also showing sharp gains in August.

Over 2,700 acres of farmland in Medak were buried under sand after August rains. Officials plan to use MGNREGS workers to clear fields, easing costs for farmers who now seek quick relief to prepare for Yasangi crops.

Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority hopes to raise Rs 500 crore through plot auctions in Turkayamjal and Bachupally to fund pending projects. Despite optimism over high returns, officials are worried about poor pre-bid response amid a sluggish real estate market

Weather analysts have warned of heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and adjoining districts from Tuesday evening through early Wednesday. The IMD forecast cloudy skies, thundershowers with gusty winds, and misty conditions. Residents have been advised to stay alert.

A man from Mallemdoddi village in Jogulamba Gadwal district died after his wife allegedly poured hot oil on him during a quarrel. He succumbed while under treatment in Kurnool. The accused, Padma, has been remanded to judicial custody.

A truck rammed into a stationary car on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Adibatla around 2 am Tuesday, killing one person and injuring five others. Police registered a case and are probing the accident.

The ACB launched surprise raids on Electricity Department ADE Ambedkar’s residences in Hyderabad over graft allegations. During the searches, officials seized cash worth Rs 2 crore stacked in bundles at the officer’s residence and the residence of one Sathish, reportedly a benami of the officer.

A 34-year-old painter, Pradeep Rao from Medak, died by suicide at his Miyapur residence on Monday. Police said he had been depressed after suffering serious injuries in a fall two months ago. His wife reported he was struggling with health issues