Hyderabad

IIIT-Hyderabad student Souvik Ghosh has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list for his startup Cognitii. The AI-driven platform helps schools and governments screen and support neurodivergent children, focusing on early intervention and developmental care.

Cyberabad police detained seven Bangladeshi nationals in Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, for staying without valid travel documents. Officials said the group had entered India illegally and were residing unlawfully before being shifted to a deportation centre in Medak district.

Flight Cadet Divyanshi Singh is set to become the first woman cadet from the National Defence Academy to be commissioned into the Indian Air Force's Ground Duty Branch. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for women officers and the NDA's evolving legacy.

The Dr YSR & Dr KVP Foundation has established a Rs 21 lakh revolving fund at Prof Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University to support agricultural education. The endowment will finance an annual Rs 1 lakh award for a meritorious Agricultural Sciences student

A 53-year-old man died in a road accident at Mehdipatnam on Saturday morning after his motorcycle skidded. The victim suffered severe head injuries and was declared dead at a hospital. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Telangana EAGLE Force arrested five persons and seized 200 kg of ganja worth ₹1 crore in an interstate drug bust. Police say the accused were part of a syndicate transporting narcotics from Odisha to Maharashtra via Telangana.

The Indian Air Force created history at AFA Dundigal as the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy was commissioned into service. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the parade, which featured 231 graduating flight cadets and spectacular aerial displays.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and termed the Congress government's performance a failure. He highlighted the achievements of the previous BRS regime, alleged financial mismanagement and voter irregularities, and expressed confidence about returning to power

Telangana Day celebrations were held at the Indian High Commission in London with participation from diaspora organisations across the United Kingdom. The event featured cultural performances, a Bathukamma presentation and Hyderabadi biryani, highlighting Telangana's heritage and identity

The second edition of Project Udvasana, organised by GHMC and ISKCON, collected over a tonne of sacred material at a temple in Yellareddyguda. The initiative promotes the respectful and environmentally responsible disposal of religious items through ritual procedures and recycling.

Sanathnagar police arrested a gym trainer and manager after a woman pilot accused him of sexually harassing her under the pretext of training. A case was registered based on her complaint, and the accused was produced before a court and remanded.

Following recent electrocution deaths, including a fatal incident in Lal Bazar, TGSPDCL has urged residents to stay away from snapped wires and electrical hazards during storms. Officials reiterated safety measures and detailed the circumstances that led to the tragic deaths

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer to ensure greater transparency and accessibility during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party has sought data sharing, multilingual forms, clear verification procedures and voter-friendly measures.

The two-day AI in Healthcare 2.0 conference was inaugurated at Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad on Saturday. Bringing together over 2,000 experts from across the world, the summit focuses on AI-driven innovations, healthcare solutions and future opportunities in the medical sector

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged newly commissioned IAF officers to adapt to evolving warfare technologies, including drones and satellite systems. Reviewing the AFA graduation parade, he stressed innovation, vigilance and continuous learning while commissioning the first NDA-trained women cadets.

A father and daughter died after being electrocuted while clearing fallen tree branches in Hyderabad’s Alwal following heavy rains. Police suspect snapped electric cables caused the incident. The victim’s wife also suffered burns, and an investigation is underway.

A gym trainer in Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a woman pilot at a gymnasium. Police registered a case based on her complaint, detained the accused, and produced him before the court, where he was remanded.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at a BJP intellectuals’ meet in Hyderabad, condemned Pakistan’s support for terrorism and asserted that India would not allow Sindhu river waters to reach terror sponsors.

Residents of Shweta Shubham Residency and IT professionals in Kompally have complained of worsening civic infrastructure under the Congress government, citing irregular water supply and stalled projects. They met BRS leader KT Rama Rao and expressed appreciation for civic amenities during the previous BRS regime.

The Telangana Fire Services Department has cancelled the Fire No Objection Certificate of the building housing Niloufer Cafe in Banjara Hills after detecting serious fire safety violations during a surprise inspection.

An IndiGo flight carrying Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was diverted to Bengaluru on Friday night after Hyderabad airport authorities denied landing clearance due to heavy rains.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while inaugurating the Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL in Hyderabad, urged DRDO to focus on futuristic technologies to strengthen India’s strategic advantage.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy blamed the BJP for the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination and denied any role of Telangana Congress leaders. He also targeted Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and defended recent government decisions

The Telangana High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by faculty members of PJTSAU and PVNRTVU seeking retirement at 65 years. The Court held that enhancement of the retirement age is a policy decision and that G.O.Ms.No.3 does not apply to these universities