Hyderabad

Chief Electoral Officer Sudarshan Reddy has intensified training programmes for field officials following ECI directions, ahead of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls scheduled in April, focusing on accuracy, inclusiveness and transparency

Freelance photographer Mohd Waheeduddin was named best photographer for his pictures taken during the HPRC International Arena Polo Championship in Hyderabad. The award was presented by HPRC President Chaitania R Kumar at the closing ceremony

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India has thanked the BCCI for extending major support to visually impaired cricketers. The backing includes travel, accommodation and access to stadiums, helping strengthen men’s and women’s teams and promote inclusive growth in the sport

A seminar on sports medicine and psychology was held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, bringing together experts to discuss injury prevention, mental health and performance management. Speakers stressed teamwork, scientific methods and a growth mindset for athletes

The Telangana High Court granted relief to two Intermediate second-year students who missed exam registration due to college errors. The court directed the Board to allow late registration and issue hall tickets, ensuring the students do not lose an academic year

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for the death of retired sub-inspector K Maisaiah, alleging delay in retirement dues and poor police welfare. He demanded immediate clearance of arrears and restoration of welfare measures

WE Hub Foundation has launched Campuspreneur under the Grassroot Youth Innovation Program to support student entrepreneurs in Telangana. The 12-week programme offers mentorship, training and industry exposure to help young innovators develop viable business models

The AIU Central Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Meet 2025–26 concluded at Osmania University, with experts stressing regulatory clarity and human-centric AI. Education leaders called for ethical governance, innovation and closer links between academic research and societal needs

Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Srimannarayana Ramanuja Jiyar Swami visited the new Vysyaraju Jewellers showroom in Dilsukhnagar and took part in a puja ceremony. He stressed ethical business practices and service to society

Farmers of Venkatapur village in Chegunta mandal staged a rasta-roko on the Gajwel–Ramayampet road, demanding release of Godavari water into village tanks. The protest was withdrawn after irrigation officials assured water supply.

Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have announced a collaboration to manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Modules in India at Tata’s upcoming semiconductor facility in Assam, aiming to boost domestic production, supply chain resilience and support the transition to software-defined vehicles.

TPCC working president T. Jagga Reddy urged the Congress high command to recognise former minister T. Jeevan Reddy’s decade-long loyalty, appealing to AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud to ensure he receives due respect.

LV Prasad Eye Institute has inaugurated the Kalathur Venugopal Reddy Glaucoma Institute at its Banjara Hills campus in Hyderabad to advance specialised care, education and research in glaucoma under the leadership of Dr Sirisha Senthil.

Tuition fees for professional courses including BPharmacy, MBA and MCA are set to increase in Telangana following TAFRC recommendations. While SC, ST and minority students remain protected, BC students securing ranks beyond 10,000 will face higher financial burden.

Former MLA Nannapaneni Narender criticised Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari for his remarks against BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing him of political opportunism and frequent party switching for personal and family interests.

On the first Friday of Ramzan, thousands of Muslims gathered at Hyderabad’s historic Mecca Masjid to offer Namaz-e-Juma. Led by Hafiz Maulana Mohammed Rizwan Qureshi, the prayers saw worshippers arriving from across the city.

Marking World Day of Social Justice, the Sudha Reddy Foundation and MEIL Foundation upgraded classroom infrastructure at Rabindra Niketan High School in Hyderabad, providing new benches and furniture to improve learning conditions for students from underprivileged backgrounds.

A man’s body was found floating in a temple tank in Chevella on Friday, triggering panic among devotees. Police suspect murder, saying the victim was attacked with a stick and the body dumped to conceal the crime. Identity is yet to be established.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over problems faced by farmers due to the app-based urea distribution system. Citing protests across Telangana, he demanded withdrawal of the mechanism and warned of intensified agitation if concerns are not addressed.

Despite offering safe pedestrian crossings, subways have failed to find acceptance in Hyderabad due to poor maintenance, flooding, security concerns and design flaws. With older underpasses lying abandoned, city planners have largely dropped subway projects from urban planning.

Three restaurant workers were injured after an idli steamer exploded at a popular eatery in LB Nagar on Friday afternoon. The blast triggered panic among customers. Police suspect pressure buildup and have launched an investigation. All injured are stable.

Marking International Urogynecology Day, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, launched the Sakhi campaign and a dedicated clinic to provide specialised, confidential care for women suffering from pelvic health conditions that are often neglected or misdiagnosed.

A fire broke out at a commercial complex housing coaching institutes in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet area on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among students. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, with no casualties reported. A short circuit is suspected.

The Congress party faced a severe setback in Patancheru, losing all five municipalities to the BRS. Internal rifts between leaders Kata Srinivas Goud and Neelam Madhu Mudiraj, compounded by MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s support for BRS candidates, weakened the Congress campaign.