Hyderabad

A 34-year-old bike mechanic has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a 21-year-old nurse in Thukkuguda. Police said technical evidence and clues from the crime scene helped crack the case within 30 hours. Further forensic investigation is underway.

Comparing health insurance premiums requires more than choosing the cheapest policy. Buyers should evaluate the sum insured, waiting periods, exclusions, room rent limits, co-payment clauses, claim settlement ratio and renewal trends to select a policy offering better value and financial protection

Sourav Ganguly said matches against footballing nations such as Brazil, Uruguay and Panama would provide Indian players valuable exposure. The former India cricket captain stressed that regular competition against stronger international teams, rather than occasional fixtures, is crucial for improving Indian football

Amit Sanghi has been re-elected president of the Telangana Rifle Association for the 2026-2030 term. The newly elected managing committee will focus on strengthening sports shooting, promoting athletes and coaches, improving infrastructure and nurturing shooting talent across Telangana

A 16-year-old Class X student died by suicide at his residence in Miyapur on Monday. Police said he was reportedly distressed over difficulties with his studies. The body was shifted to Gandhi Hospital, and an investigation is underway.

Megastar Chiranjeevi has urged people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with eco-friendly Seed Ganesha idols made of clay and embedded seeds. He unveiled the idols promoted by Green India Challenge and appealed to citizens to combine devotion with environmental responsibility.

GTA VI’s 26-minute Netflix extended look has intensified excitement around the game, with engagement and pre-orders reportedly surging. While Cyberleek’s leaks appear to have lost their impact, questions remain over GTA VI’s performance and the packed gaming release schedule ahead.

India is building a sovereign timing system to reduce dependence on GPS for precise time. From banking and telecom to power grids and 5G, the ‘One Nation, One Time’ initiative aims to synchronise critical digital infrastructure using IST, NavIC and atomic clocks

A man lay down on the road at Gowliguda bus stand in Hyderabad to protest worsening road conditions and potholes. Residents say recent rains have damaged several stretches, with two-wheeler riders facing risks and commuters demanding permanent repairs from the GHMC.

The CRPF's Second Signal Battalion celebrated its 58th Foundation Day at the Group Centre in Chandrayangutta on Monday. The three-day celebrations featured a mela, cultural programmes, veteran felicitation, a Sainik Sammelan, dinner with veterans and a blood donation camp.

Accumulated silt and inadequate street lighting on Hyderabad’s Barkas-Pahadi Shareef road are raising safety concerns among residents. They say poor sweeping and dark stretches at curves and junctions pose particular risks to two-wheeler riders and other motorists after dark.

Hyderabad scholar Shreeya Lakkapragada, 22, has been awarded the 2026 Louis and Ida Tatelman Scholarship at Harvard University. A Dexterity scholar, she previously attended Wellesley College on a full scholarship and was accepted by five leading universities for postgraduate studies.

Patients are often forced to buy full medicine strips despite prescriptions for fewer doses, leading to avoidable expenses and wastage. While the Drugs Consultative Committee has urged exact-quantity dispensing, chemists cite regulatory and operational hurdles in cutting blister packs.

The Telangana Nurses Association has demanded tighter security, safe accommodation and stronger workplace safeguards for nurses following the murder of 21-year-old nurse V.K. Sirisha in Tukkuguda. The association also sought DME-level monitoring and accountability mechanisms across teaching hospitals.

Unable to travel to the US for their daughter’s wedding, a couple from Telangana’s Suryapet district joined the ceremony virtually. They watched the rituals online and showered akshintalu towards the screen, ensuring their blessings remained part of the wedding.

An AIMIM worker, 60-year-old Mahboob Ali, was stabbed to death by a group of unidentified assailants in Hyderabad’s Falaknuma area. Police formed three special teams to track the attackers, while the motive remains unknown and an investigation is underway

A 25-year-old Armed Reserve constable, Nibhash, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Hyderabad’s Amberpet following a failed love affair. Police said he had messaged friends before the incident, prompting them to alert authorities. An investigation is underway

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu visited the VJR Memorial Cricket Ground in Karimnagar and backed plans for an HCA academy. He praised its facilities, called it suitable for BCCI-level matches and promised regular HCA league games at the venue

BRS General Secretary RS Praveen Kumar criticised BJP State president N. Ramchander Rao for failing to condemn the POCSO case involving Bandi Bhageerath, while highlighting the party’s silence on crimes against women and contrasting it with MIM’s swift action against Mirza Rahmath Baig.

Shankarpally police arrested rowdy-sheeter Mohammed Muneer Pasha Qureshi for allegedly collecting Rs. 50,000 while mediating a marital dispute and later threatening the couple. He was apprehended on Saturday, produced before a court and remanded in judicial custody

Telangana Bhavan is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and Nepal Police to trace Telangana-linked persons affected by floods in Nepal, while guiding families on identification, DNA profiling and repatriation of mortal remains

United FA thrashed Siddipet 9-0 in the Telangana Football Association Youth League Under-15 championship, with Zoheb scoring four goals. In another one-sided contest, Sreenidhi Deccan FC hammered CCOB FC 11-0, with Musharaf and Kika scoring hat-tricks

Ethiopia’s Emane Seifu and Seboka Negusse won the women’s and men’s elite titles at the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon. Gopi Thonakal finished fourth overall as the leading Indian man, while Nirmaben Thakor emerged as the leading Indian woman

Telangana’s Director of Public Health has issued a health advisory amid changing weather conditions, warning of a possible rise in seasonal illnesses. The public has been urged to prevent mosquito breeding, maintain hygiene, drink safe water and take precautions against infections.