Hyderabad

GHMC town planning officials began demolishing unauthorised constructions at Ambience Fort in Attapur on Monday. Additional floors and structures were found built without setback permissions. With heavy police presence, officials warned that strict action would follow against illegal structures across the Rajendranagar circle.

Contract health care workers in Telangana will hold dharnas from December 2 to 4 and a Maha Dharna on December 5 demanding higher pay. The workers say they receive less than the promised salary and want new rules to ensure fair wages.

Khursheed Jah Devdi, a historic Paigah Palace in Hyderabad’s Old City, is nearly restored and expected to open to the public by mid-2026. Authorities are reviewing proposals from hospitality and cultural firms to reuse the site without altering its heritage structure

Let’s not pretend the film industry is purely a victim. When actors charge astronomical fees and producers gamble with 200–300 crore budgets, who ultimately pays? The audience

Hyderabad Metro Rail inducted 20 transgender personnel into its security services on December 1, 2025. Trained in induction security programmes, they will enhance commuter safety, assist passengers, monitor baggage, and contribute to a more inclusive and secure metro environment

Air Marshal Samir Jayasinha Pendse assumed charge as Senior Air Staff Officer, Training Command, IAF on December 1, 2025. A veteran helicopter pilot with 36 years of service, he has commanded bases, served in UN missions, and earned multiple distinguished medals

Shamirpet Police Station in Cyberabad has been ranked seventh among India’s top 10 police stations and first in Telangana. The Ministry of Home Affairs evaluated stations on service quality, grievance redressal, cleanliness, staff professionalism, and effective CCTNS work

HMDA has begun work on the 18.5 km elevated corridor from the Shamirpet end, triggering protests from property owners facing land acquisition along a proposed 200 ft road. Over 1,100 properties and 2,100 trees will be affected as construction moves forward

Dr Shivaji Sisinthy, a noted microbiologist and senior scientist at LVPEI, passed away earlier this month. Known for studying microbes in extreme environments, he was the first Indian biologist to join both Arctic and Antarctic expeditions and published over 375 papers

Afzalgunj police arrested 29-year-old Kurva Naresh for stealing a motorcycle from Osmania Hospital’s parking lot. He later admitted to stealing five bikes in total. Police recovered all five vehicles, produced him before court, and secured his remand

Hyderabad: The Dundigal Police have solved a major jewellery burglary case, arresting three suspects from Rajasthan and Telangana and recovering nearly 15 kg of stolen silver ornaments, police announced here on Monday. The arrested persons are Chetan Prakash of Secunderabad, Sirajuddin of Ajmer in Rajasthan and Kalu Kag alias Kaluram of Medchal. The case pertains […]

The European Union Film Festival returns to Hyderabad from December 5–14 for its 30th edition, showcasing 23 films from 23 European countries. Screenings will be held across three venues, with all films subtitled in English and open on a first-come basis

Covasant Technologies opened a new AI Innovation Center in Hyderabad, starting with 500 engineers and expanding to 3,000 by 2028. The facility focuses on safe, scalable Agentic AI solutions to help global enterprises move quickly from testing to real-world deployment

A 27-year-old man from Kanchanbagh lost Rs 14.3 lakh after scammers posing as Fyers Securities agents tricked him into investing in a fake trading platform. They initially allowed small withdrawals to gain trust before blocking access and showing fake profits

A long-term review of Netease’s gacha-driven, free-to-play (F2P) take

BRS MLA T Harish Rao held the Congress government responsible for the suicide of tenant farmer Banoth Veeranna in Khammam, alleging betrayal of farmers and unfulfilled promises. He demanded ex-gratia support for the family and urged the Chief Minister to address farmers’ distress.

A 20-year-old Yakutpura resident lost more than ₹1 lakh after falling for a Telegram honeytrap scam in which a fraudster posed as a woman offering paid companionship. After repeated payment demands and threats, he realised the fraud and approached Cybercrime Police.

Over 420 irrigation structures across Telangana have suffered damage in 18 months, with officials linking most breaches to rampant illegal sand mining. Satellite images show large-scale devastation as sand mafias sabotage dams, drain tanks and cause revenue loss, resource depletion and construction shortages

A long-time Congress worker from Nagarkurnool, Orsu Bangaraiah, consumed pesticide alleging pressure from party leaders to withdraw from the Sripuram Sarpanch election. His family accused the party of sidelining him despite 35 years of service and backing a recent entrant instead.

A 40-year-old tenant farmer, Banoth Veeranna, died by suicide in Khammam after crop losses and mounting debts of ₹15 lakh. He recorded a video explaining tenant farmers’ struggles and urged the government to provide support and subsidies.

The Backward Classes Commission has identified factual mistakes in GOMs 46 related to Gram Panchayat reservations and urged the Telangana government to defer elections. The commission also highlighted a decrease in BC reservation from 22.78% to 21.39%, despite population growth.

A 24-year-old cab driver from Uppal died by suicide after accumulating nearly ₹15 lakh in debts due to online betting. Police said he had taken multiple loans and borrowed heavily from acquaintances. He consumed pesticide and died during treatment at Gandhi Hospital.

A two-wheeler rider died after his bike hit the median on the Kacheguda–Amberpet flyover, throwing him off the structure. Police are verifying vehicle details to identify him and reviewing CCTV footage to determine whether speeding or loss of control caused the crash.

A motorist allegedly attacked a traffic constable at Kothapet junction in Saroornagar after being fined for riding without a helmet. He damaged a police tab and was caught by locals before being handed over to police, who arrested and remanded him.