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R Upender Reddy assumed charge as the new managing director of Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited on Friday. He reviewed ongoing projects and key issues with senior officials, visited project sites and directed officials to ensure quality and timely completion.
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Olympic bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold will headline a star-studded international field at the second edition of the Archery Premier League in Hyderabad from October 8. The tournament will feature 48 athletes, including Olympic and world champions from across the globe.
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Cyberabad Traffic Police will enforce diversions in Tellapur for 25 days from August 22 to facilitate storm water drain construction with an RCC pipeline. One side of the road between SBI Bank and MM Wine Mart will remain closed to enable the smooth functioning of construction work.
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Badminton star Jwala Gutta said the revamped Khelo India Scheme could transform Indian sports by strengthening grassroots development and sustainability. Officials highlighted increased funding, expanded athlete support and Telangana’s growing network of Khelo India Centres during a media briefing in Hyderabad
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has demanded cancellation of the PM Ekta Mall tender in Hyderabad and sought probes by the CBI, CAG and Lokpal. He alleged project expansion, increased costs, lack of approvals and irregularities benefiting private developers.
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An FIR has been registered at Madhapur Police Station after a vehicle allegedly used the HMWSSB name and logo while offering sludge and septage cleaning services. The Water Board warned the public against unauthorised use of its official identity and urged caution.
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Gujarat’s Vivaan Dave defeated Karnataka’s Atharva Nawarange in a thrilling five-game final to win the Youth Boys title at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Tournament in Kanpur. Maharashtra’s Divyanshi Bhowmick also claimed the Youth Girls Under-17 crown.
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Telangana swimmer Suhas Preetham Mylari won gold in the men’s 50m backstroke event at the 52nd Junior National Aquatic Championship in Bhubaneswar. Training at Gachibowli Stadium under SATG, Suhas clocked 26.95 seconds to claim the top spot
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The Telangana Polytechnic Joint Action Committee (TP-JAC), which is opposing the merger of polytechnics with Young India Skills University, insists on written assurances and demands revocation of GO 97 or removal of the clause integrating polytechnics with YISU.
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Five centuries highlighted the HCA C-Division one-day league cricket championship in Hyderabad on Friday. Mokshith Jannu, B Amarnadh Reddy, Kethavath Tharun, Rahmatullah Pathan and Sri Charan Manyam Goud starred with the bat as several teams posted big totals
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Wanaparthy MLA T Megha Reddy has lodged a complaint with the Congress high command against State Planning Board Vice-Chairman G Chinna Reddy, demanding his suspension for alleged objectionable remarks.
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Student unions in Kothagudem have opposed the proposed relocation of the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential Degree College for Boys to Thorrur in Mahabubabad. AISF demanded that the college remain in Kothagudem and warned of protests against the move.
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The Yelgoi gram panchayat in Sangareddy has opposed orders seeking transfer of certain panchayat powers under NIMZ Zaheerabad to NICZISCL and TGIIC. It demanded pending rehabilitation compensation, employment for locals and continuation of panchayat rights over 1,356 acres.
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Army personnel stopped journalists from covering the inspection of a tunnel structure near the Qutb Shahi tombs in Hyderabad, seizing equipment from photographers and camerapersons. After prolonged appeals, the confiscated gear was returned, while 10 individuals were detained for alleged trespassing into the Army area
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A chamber mistaken for a tunnel was discovered near the Qutb Shahi tombs in Hyderabad, sparking curiosity and speculation about the city’s legendary secret passages. The ASI clarified after inspection that the structure is a rectangular chamber dating to the medieval period.
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Hyderabad witnessed festive fervour on Friday as women celebrated Varalakshmi Vratam with traditional rituals and devotion. Temples and flower markets saw heavy footfall, while rising demand for flowers pushed prices up. Households were decorated with flowers, silk and gold.
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The Telangana BJP defended the Centre’s decision to deny political clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit, rejecting allegations of political motive. BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the decision was based on regulations and procedural norms.
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TGIIC’s e-auction of Plot No. P1 at Raidurg fetched a record Rs. 264 crore per acre, generating Rs 1,386 crore from 5.25 acres. The bid marked a 50.9 percent premium over the reserve price and underscored the rising demand for prime land in Hyderabad.
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India will host the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting and Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam on August 22 and 23. The gatherings will bring together representatives from 11 member countries to discuss youth empowerment, sports cooperation, innovation and sustainable development
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The Forest Department has banned visitors from a picturesque hillock near Hudkili village in Mancherial after videos of the location went viral on social media. Officials cited tiger movement and wildlife protection, while influencers urged authorities to promote ecotourism.
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Joe Root reclaimed the record for most catches in Test cricket after taking his 219th catch during England’s first Test against Pakistan in Leeds. The England batter moved ahead of Steve Smith, with Rahul Dravid third on the all-time list
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty exited the BWF World Championships after losing to China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the men’s doubles quarter-finals. The defeat ended India’s campaign in the event, leaving Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand as lone representatives
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A piece of land meant for a school in Mancherial’s Hi Tech City Colony is facing an alleged encroachment attempt by some traders. Residents said a fence was erected around the plot despite municipal warnings and urged officials to protect the land.
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The BRS has extended full support to the demand for revival of the Cement Corporation of India plant in Adilabad, accusing the Centre of failing to act despite repeated assurances. At a round-table meeting in Hyderabad, party leaders and other political representatives warned that the plant could be handed over to private interests if the issue was ignored.