Hyderabad

RRR project around Hyderabad faces major hurdles as farmers intensify protests against alleged biased realignment shielding lands of Congress leaders and firms. While the government targets 2027-28 completion, uncertainty persists amid displacement, compensation disputes, and growing unrest

A degree student from Hyderabad, identified as Chanakya of Kukatpally, went missing after slipping into the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar on Tuesday. He was on a trip with friends. SDRF teams launched rescue operations, which are still underway

The Telangana government clarified that Aditya Kedia Realtors’ building permission at Manchirevula was renewed following High Court directives. The HMDA had earlier revoked the permit due to a retaining wall constructed in the Musi river buffer zone. After legal intervention and compliance, the permission was reinstated.

To kick off International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation illuminated several Hyderabad landmarks in pink, continuing its 17-year tradition. The initiative aims to promote early detection and honour survivors.

An alert RPF constable, B Praveen Kumar, saved a passenger from falling between a moving train and the platform at Secunderabad station. The incident, which occurred on September 26, came to light now.

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