Hyderabad

Hyderabad police have booked a man for allegedly impersonating a constable and posting misleading reels online. The accused, who claimed links with political leaders and accessed restricted areas, is absconding, with special teams deployed to trace him.

The Telangana School Education Department has advanced the SSC 2026 results announcement to 1.30 pm on Wednesday. Over 5.28 lakh students can access their results online or via WhatsApp chatbot, with digital marks memos sent to registered mobile numbers.

A man allegedly beheaded his wife in Meerpet, Hyderabad, over suspicion. The accused attacked her at their residence, police said. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway as authorities search for the suspect following the shocking incident

Mumbai Indians face a crucial IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they struggle with poor form and inconsistent performances. SRH, boosted by strong batting from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, aim to strengthen their playoff position

DKR FC and XI Stars PKRFC registered narrow 1-0 wins in the Asmita Football League (under-16) girls championship at Tagore Stadium in Mancherial. Jahnavi Yadav and P Komali scored decisive goals in closely fought matches on Tuesday

Nikesh scored six goals as CCOB Sub-junior FC defeated Secunderabad Blues Jr FC 8-3 in the TFA C-Division football league match at Gymkhana Ground. Abdul Wasey and Emadi Chetan also scored, while Lithish netted a hat-trick for the losers

Hyderabad paddler Snehit SFR was picked by PBG Pune Jaguars at the UTT Season 7 auction. Diya Chitale remained the highest-valued Indian player as Pune strengthened its squad with a mix of domestic talent and international players for the upcoming season

India’s Shree Charani climbed to a career-best 11th in ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings after a strong series against South Africa. Laura Wolvaardt also moved to third in batting rankings following a record-breaking performance in the series

Hyderabad Runners Society launched Charity Bibs for the 2026 NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, encouraging runners to raise funds for social causes. With 35 NGOs already associated, the initiative aims to combine fitness with philanthropy and scale fundraising efforts this year

Godrej Enterprises Group unveiled NX Pro Ncrypt, India’s first facial recognition-enabled home locker, at Smart Home Expo 2026 in Hyderabad. Alongside, the company announced a Rs 100 crore investment over three years to boost consumer-centric digital security solutions and launched a connected home app powered by Advantis IoT 9.

Revanth Reddy asserted that land acquisition for Future City cannot be stopped despite farmer protests. He urged cooperation, assured fair handling of concerns, and highlighted rising land prices and the project’s long-term development potential

Unseasonal rains accompanied by gusty winds damaged maize and paddy stocks at procurement centres in Nagarkurnool and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts, leaving farmers worried. Delays in procurement have worsened losses, with farmers demanding urgent government intervention and compensation

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (Hyderabad Zonal Unit) seized 11.4 kg of amphetamine (Crystal Meth) worth Rs 11.4 crore from two women at Secunderabad Railway Station. The drugs were hidden in trolley bags, and both accused have been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985.

A 64-year-old painter, Madari Gopi, died after falling from scaffolding at a construction site in Balanagar, Hyderabad, when the rods broke and an iron rod struck his head.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad welcomed new lion and tiger cubs, held a naming ceremony, and introduced several visitor-friendly initiatives including a self-ticketing kiosk, WhatsApp ticket booking, and a new food court.

Sajjapur chamadumpa from Telangana has moved closer to receiving a GI tag after technical acceptance of its application. The recognition is expected to benefit farmers through better pricing, market access and protection of the region-specific variety.

The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has increased fuel supply by 126 per cent to tackle panic buying and cross-border demand. Officials said strict monitoring and emergency measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted fuel access, especially for farmers.

RGUKT Basar has launched an interactive Physics Hub portal to help students understand concepts through simulations. Developed by faculty, the platform aims to improve learning for PUC and engineering students by offering virtual experiments and visual tools.

A seminar in Hyderabad organised by COVA, in collaboration with Amoomat Society and PUCAAR, brought together intellectuals and activists to discuss the urgent role of civil society in denouncing wars and sectarian violence.

The University of Hyderabad has secured a top-tier position in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026. The ranking highlights its strong academic performance, research output, and global collaborations, placing it among the top Indian institutions.

Khairatabad police arrested D Robert Samuel for allegedly using a scooter registration number assigned to another vehicle, causing wrongful traffic challans to the actual owner. Following a complaint, police registered a case, traced the accused, and seized the vehicle.

MVS Sudhakar has assumed charge as General Manager and Zonal Head of Bank of Baroda’s Hyderabad Zone. With over 30 years of experience, he will focus on business growth, compliance, digital banking, and strengthening MSME, retail, and agriculture segments.

The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society is facing a leadership crisis, with no full-time secretary for months amid frequent bureaucratic transfers. The situation has raised concerns over administrative continuity in managing 268 residential schools and colleges.

Anand is currently working as the Special Secretary, Home Department, Government of Telangana. He is a receipient of the President’s Gallantry Medal in 2002