Hyderabad

Recent scam involving fake bank apps in Hyderabad exposed a systemic failure in digital security design, where systems assume perfect human behaviour

Dr. DLN Prasad, a pioneering plastic surgeon who established the first Plastic Surgery department in unified Andhra Pradesh at Osmania General Hospital in 1972, passed away at his residence in Hyderabad at the age of 91.

The Telangana High Court has stayed the Hyderabad Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal’s order that quashed the appointment of Dr Jaiteerth R. Joshi as Director General of BrahMos Aerospace. The High Court has now suspended CAT’s directions pending further hearing.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested three Nandigama mandal officials for demanding a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh for house-building permission. They were caught red-handed while accepting Rs 1 lakh. Legal proceedings are underway in ACB Court, Hyderabad.

Hyderabad police will treat food adulteration cases on par with attempt to murder, Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar said. A joint task force, new SOP and public helpline are being planned to curb the adulteration mafia and protect public health.

MANUU students protested against the Telangana government’s plan to resume 50 acres of university land, calling it an attack on public education. Leaders emphasized the land belongs to students, not the state, and should support academic development.

The EAGLE Force caught five persons, including a policeman, for consuming ganja at a hotel in Gachibowli. Four were classmates celebrating a reunion, and one a friend. Drug tests confirmed cannabis use, and a case is registered at Gachibowli Police Station.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of systematically targeting university lands under the guise of development. He alleged that over 100 acres from agricultural and horticultural universities were forcibly taken.

Hyderabad scientists decoded the ‘Evolutionary GPS’ of mites and ticks, showing they belong to two independent groups. Using 90 arachnid genomes, the study reveals their evolutionary history and helps predict disease transmission and potential new pathogen vectors.

Telangana EAGLE Force arrested Rajender alias Raju Bhakar, a Rajasthan native, for trafficking MDMA and Opium in Hyderabad. Police seized 200g of MDMA, 60g of Opium, and identified ten local buyers. Legal action is underway against them.

Hyderabad lived up to its reputation as India’s Biryani Capital in 2025, consuming a staggering 175 lakh plates, with Chicken Biryani alone accounting for 108 lakh orders. Swiggy data revealed Veg Dosa and Idli as the next most popular dishes.

BRS Whip KP Vivekananda accused the Congress government of suppressing opposition, violating Assembly privileges, rushing bills, and limiting debate, while criticizing the Chief Minister for abusive language and contradictions

IIMR Ludhiana hosted a three-day workshop on real-time data collection in maize under AICRP. Over 50 delegates from research and industry explored IoT and digital tools to enhance precision agriculture and support development of high-yielding, climate-resilient maize hybrids.

TGSRTC will operate 6,431 special buses during Sankranti, with peak-day fares up to 1.5 times normal. Free travel for women continues under Mahalakshmi Scheme. Additional buses will run from key Hyderabad points to manage high passenger demand.

Thieves broke into Venkateswara Swamy Temple in KPHB early Wednesday, stealing gold and silver ornaments worth several lakhs. Police registered a case and formed four special teams. CCTV footage shows the suspects fleeing towards Vasanth Nagar.

A youth allegedly died by suicide in Hayathnagar a day after his teenage girlfriend was found dead in a nearby village. Police say the couple were in a relationship and had earlier attempted suicide together. Investigations are continuing.

A Kenyan woman was deported from Hyderabad after being detained for alleged involvement in drug trafficking and flesh trade. She was among three foreign nationals caught by the Telangana EAGLE Force and was found to have overstayed on an expired visa.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested an Endowment Department inspector in Hyderabad for accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe. The official had allegedly demanded Rs 1.50 lakh for issuing a land survey report and was caught red-handed during the transaction.

Excise officials arrested five persons for cheating people by selling fake premium liquor in Hyderabad. The gang mixed cheap liquor with original brands and sold it to party hosts. Officials seized 139 bottles, scooters, and empty premium bottles.

Hyderabad She Teams intensified action against harassment in December 2025, receiving 98 complaints and registering 14 FIRs. Several offenders were arrested, counselled, or jailed, while awareness drives continued across the city and Malkajgiri police limits.

Mahindra University and Australian National University have signed an agreement allowing Indian engineering students to study two years in Hyderabad and two years in Australia. The programme covers seven engineering fields and offers an internationally recognised degree.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a YouTuber for allegedly creating and circulating child sexual abuse content through interviews with minors. Officials said the videos violated child protection and cyber laws, and urged citizens to report similar content through official channels

Hyderabad will host a hot air balloon festival from January 16 to 18, offering daytime flights from city outskirts and a night glow balloon show at Parade Ground, with 15 international balloons and tickets priced at around Rs 500.

A 35-foot Lord Hanuman kite will be the main attraction at Hyderabad’s International Kite and Sweet Festival from January 13 to 15, featuring global kite flyers, LED kites, 1,200 sweet varieties and a high-tech drone show.