Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Cricket Association plans to promote cricket across all 33 districts of Telangana through district units, zonal academies and T-10 tournaments. HCA official T. Seshnarayan said the initiative aims to identify talent and expand opportunities beyond the twin cities

A retired RBI employee from Hyderabad lost Rs 3.25 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Election Commission officials sent him a fake verification link and malicious APK file. The victim later approached Hyderabad Cybercrime police, who registered a case and began investigating

Recruitment to teaching posts in Telangana universities remains stalled more than a year after the State government issued guidelines. With over 70 per cent of teaching posts vacant, universities are relying on temporary faculty, while aspirants have raised concerns over PhD marks.

A Hyderabad-based family from Khammam has spent the past decade manufacturing India’s national flags. What began with 30 women in a small workshop has grown into a business supplying hundreds of flags across 18 States, with the family following official flag regulations.

Several Telangana universities are facing a severe shortage of regular teaching faculty, with large numbers of sanctioned posts lying vacant. The crisis has forced departments to depend on academic consultants and retired teachers, raising concerns over university rankings, accreditation, PhD supervision and research.

CSIR-IICT Hyderabad has signed a technology transfer agreement with Viridis Biopharma for an IND-ready phytopharmaceutical developed from Gymnema sylvestre to treat diabetic foot ulcers. The technology has undergone extensive pharmacological, analytical, formulation, stability and safety evaluations.

Rodolphe Manoukian will perform in Hyderabad on August 16 as part of his India Tour. The darbuka artist will bring percussion, electronic and contemporary sounds to Big Bull Club, with Flipsyde also performing during the five-hour music and dance event.

Manam Chocolate has opened a 100-sq-ft beverage bar at its Karkhana in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The outlet offers more than 24 hot, cold, plant-based beverages and shakes, with customers able to customise drinks using 14 craft chocolate couvertures.

Tension prevailed at the proposed PM Ekta Unity Mall site in Raidurgam after police stopped BRS leaders from inspecting it. BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged irregularities in land allocation and tenders, demanded documents and accused the government of favouring private developers

Hyderabad’s leisure scene is expanding beyond its traditional attractions, offering immersive entertainment, private karaoke, outdoor adventures, interactive museums, arcade gaming and luxury cinema. Here are seven trending experiences across the city for those looking to try something different.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched AI Hub Switzerland in Hyderabad, a platform designed to help users, businesses and policymakers navigate artificial intelligence through tool comparisons, compliance frameworks, case studies, learning resources and guidance on responsible AI adoption.

A 37-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband while she slept at their Ghatkesar home on Wednesday. Police suspect alcohol addiction and suspicion over her conduct as possible motives and have registered a case against the husband.

Hyderabad Police detained 116 suspicious persons during the Lal Darwaza Bonalu celebrations on August 9 and 10. Facial recognition technology helped identify eight people with previous criminal records, while no theft, mobile phone theft or chain-snatching cases were reported.

Nepal-based gang member Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar has been detained under the PD Act in connection with the murder-for-gain of Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired IPS officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, in Jubilee Hills.

Gachibowli Police and the Eagle Team arrested former University of Hyderabad student Biswajit Kalita alias Biswa in a drug supply case. Police seized 5 grams of marijuana from him and are probing the source of the ganja supply.

BRS leader T Harish Rao questioned the Telangana government’s delay in opposing Andhra Pradesh’s proposal to review permissions for seven irrigation projects ahead of the August 18 GRMB meeting. He demanded withdrawal of the agenda items and warned of protests.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has questioned the alleged allotment of government land to Tesseract Advanced Systems, linked to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's brother. He sought details about the company's ownership, investment, employees and the land deal.

A police constable allegedly died by suicide at LB Nagar Police Station on Wednesday. The deceased, Sai Kumar, was found hanging by colleagues. His family has questioned the circumstances of his death and sought his mobile phone and clarity from police.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reviewed preparations for the Khelo India Games in Hyderabad and directed officials to ensure the best facilities at venues. He also called for inspections, remedial measures and wider participation in organising the Games

The ICMR-NIN has launched SHINE Programme 2026, a two-day outreach initiative for school children. Around 800 students from nine schools are participating in interactive activities covering science, nutrition and public health, including demonstrations, games and diet surveys

GHMC removed 36 MT of legacy municipal solid waste and 61.5 MT of C&D waste on the first day of its 10-day monsoon drive. Teams also cleared potholes, catch pits and culverts and inspected public facilities across 30 wards

Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, has launched a comprehensive leadership programme for over 3,500 students across grades and curricula. The initiative aims to develop confidence, resilience, empathy, critical thinking and decision-making, alongside career interactions with professionals and alumni

A Virtual Lab workshop was conducted for UG First-Year Physics students at Hindi Mahavidyalaya in Hyderabad. The session focused on mechanics experiments, analytical skills and virtual simulations, helping students gain practical knowledge through a safe and cost-effective learning environment

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy directed officials to upload land-related documents by August 14 and resolve genuine prohibited property applications. He asked Sub-Registrars to rely on verified online records while protecting government land and addressing technical and legal issues