Latest News

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be launched once the second train is ready, possibly by October 15. New services, including Delhi-Firozpur, are planned, while multiple railway projects in Punjab continue under execution

The 350th Shaheedi Shatabdi Nagar Kirtan Yatra honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji will arrive in Hyderabad on Sept 25. The procession will halt overnight at Gurudwara Saheb Baram Bala with kirtan and langar, before moving towards Vijayawada on Sept 26

Jaguar Land Rover has extended its production shutdown until October 1 following a cyberattack that disrupted global operations. The halt, nearing a month, is costing millions daily, straining suppliers and prompting UK government and union calls for urgent support

Hyderabad-based eye surgeon Dr Santosh G Honavar has been ranked among the top 2 per cent of global researchers in the 2024 Stanford–Elsevier list. For the fifth time, he topped India's ophthalmology list and also led the career-long research impact rankings

Doctors at Little Stars & She Hospital saved an 8-month-old baby from Rajahmundry by removing a large tumour compressing his windpipe. Using thoracoscopy—a minimally invasive surgery—the team avoided major complications. The baby recovered well and was discharged safely

President Trump promoted unproven medical claims about Tylenol and vaccines, linking them to autism without evidence. Speaking alongside vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., he advised pregnant women and parents to avoid recommended medications, drawing widespread criticism from medical experts and scientists

Nearly 160 contract nurses hired during the Covid pandemic have not received salaries for five months and staged a dharna at the DME office in Hyderabad. They demanded immediate payment, accusing health officials of negligence and warning of an indefinite strike

ICICI Bank will implement same-day cheque clearance from October 4, aligning with RBI’s new settlement framework. Customers depositing cheques at branches will see faster processing, with Positive Pay mandatory for high-value cheques to prevent fraud and ensure smooth dispute resolution

Sai Srinivas, a software engineer and NGO member, donated blankets and food to Chenchu families in Nallamala forest in memory of his late father. The team promised chappals soon. Forest officials and activist Puli Raju helped with the outreach

BJP MP K Sudhakar’s wife, Preeti, lost Rs 14 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud after receiving a fake police video call. Bengaluru police quickly froze the transaction and recovered the money, urging citizens to promptly report such scams

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to declare Medaram’s Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara a national festival. He unveiled redevelopment plans and promised expansion would finish before the 2025 Maha Jatara. The government will preserve tribal traditions and support the temple’s renovation

A moving car caught fire near Nanakramguda toll gate on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road around midnight. Luckily, the driver and passengers escaped unharmed. A short circuit in the engine is suspected. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Investigation is ongoing

Singer Zubeen Garg was cremated with full state honours at Kamarkuchi near Guwahati as thousands of mourners, family members, and political leaders paid tribute. His last rites were marked by Vedic rituals, gun salutes, and an emotionally charged farewell

Three men were arrested in Hyderabad for kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering a woman near Kismatpur bridge. The crime occurred on September 14. CCTV footage and investigation led police to the accused, who confessed to the brutal act

A couple near Kokapet in Narsingi was attacked and robbed by a six-member gang on motorcycles on Sunday night. The assailants brandished sharp weapons, assaulted the victims and fled with a gold chain, a phone and cash. Police are investigating

An unidentified young woman died after being run over by a rashly driven truck while crossing a busy road at Hayathnagar on Tuesday. Police suspect she was a college student and have begun an investigation to identify her and the driver

Japanese lender SMBC has acquired an additional 4.22 per cent stake in Yes Bank, raising its holding to 24.22 per cent and becoming the largest shareholder. The move coincides with fresh AA- ratings for Yes Bank, signalling stronger governance, capital position, and performance

BRS leader B Vinod Kumar criticised Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy for taking credit over the Sammakka Barrage agreement with Chhattisgarh. He alleged that Congress governments delayed the project and demanded clarity on Tummidihatti talks and repairs to Medigadda

India is facing a growing problem with resistant hypertension. Out of 20 crore people with high blood pressure, only 2 crore have it under control. Experts say treatments like Renal Denervation may help those whose BP doesn't respond to medicine

Food Safety teams inspected 55 pizza outlets in Telangana, including Pizza Hut and Dominos, flagging violations ranging from expired licenses and poor hygiene to unsafe food storage. Unsafe items were seized on the spot.

The Centre is monitoring whether e-commerce platforms are passing on GST rate cut benefits on FMCG items. Field officers will submit the first report by September 30. The revised GST structure is expected to lower prices for 99 per cent of daily-use goods

BRS leaders attacked the Congress government for delaying local body polls, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of fearing defeat and breaking promises, while demanding Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka’s resignation over rural governance failures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Ayushman Bharat scheme has grown from a promise into a people’s movement for universal healthcare. Marking its seventh anniversary, Union Minister J P Nadda called for more private hospitals to expand access and improve quality

Canadian police have arrested Khalistani leader Inderjeet Singh Gosal in Ontario on multiple firearms-related charges. Gosal, affiliated with Sikhs for Justice and a key figure in the Khalistan referendum campaign, was charged alongside two others following a Friday arrest