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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Andhra Pradesh counterpart Nara Lokesh engaged in an online spat over startup relocation. Kharge criticised Lokesh’s overtures to lure Bengaluru startups to Vizag, calling it “desperate scavenging,” while Lokesh defended AP’s investment initiatives
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A tragic incident unfolded in Jagtial where a newly married woman, Bodasu Gangotri, allegedly died by suicide following a domestic scuffle at her mother's home. Married to Santhosh just weeks earlier, her sudden death has prompted suspicions from her family.
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Despite grand launches, Telangana’s Rajiv Yuva Vikasam and Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam schemes have struggled to take off. The youth-focused financial aid programme has yet to disburse funds to selected beneficiaries, while the tribal irrigation initiative faces logistical and ecological challenges. Five months on, both schemes remain largely unimplemented, leaving intended beneficiaries disillusioned.
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Electronic Arts has been acquired by a Saudi PIF-led consortium, including Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, in a $55 billion deal, the second largest in gaming history. The move puts EA franchises like FIFA, Battlefield, and Mass Effect under uncertainty
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A task dispute in Bigg Boss 19 triggered a fierce verbal showdown between Kunickaa Sadanand and Amaal Mallik, culminating in personal insults and near-physical confrontation.
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The Nehru Zoological Park will roll out 10–12 new electric buses and add more free-roaming animals. Plans for a night Safari, bio-luminescent park, and tunnel aquarium are also underway to boost visitor engagement
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SCCL is set to supply 2.88 million tonnes of G-11 grade coal annually from its Naini coal block in Odisha to Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation. A Fuel Supply Agreement is expected to be finalised within 10 days. This marks a key milestone in SCCL’s inter-state coal supply operations, with Tamil Nadu becoming the first consumer of coal from the Naini block.
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Hyderabad's real estate sector is in turmoil as the non-availability of TDR certificates fuels a black market and stifles small builders. Allegations of political interference and hoarding have driven certificate premiums to record highs. With GHMC halting new issuances and government directives freezing pending applications, the construction industry faces mounting debt and uncertainty.
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Telangana is poised for a record paddy harvest thanks to a favourable monsoon, but farmers face mounting challenges. Escalating input costs, urea shortages, and a nationwide rice glut have driven prices below MSP, threatening profits.
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The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad will unveil zebras for the first time in 37 years during Zoo Day on October 6. The zoo plans a breeding programme and will soon add wallabies, mandrills, and Hoolock gibbons to its collection
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When roads crack, so does public trust. India’s potholes are less about asphalt and more about accountability
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ICRISAT has partnered with CPSO and SEPROD to introduce superior forage and dual-purpose sorghum in Jamaica. The project aims to address fodder shortages, improve livestock yields, enhance climate resilience, and cut CARICOM’s food import bill by 25 per cent by 2030
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The Indian government has proposed the establishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India under the PROG Act 2025 to regulate e-sports and online social games while enforcing a nationwide ban on real-money gaming (RMG). The draft rules prescribe strict penalties for offering or promoting RMGs, including imprisonment and fines.
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Retired employees of SCCL have written to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, expressing anguish over delayed pension disbursement that left thousands without funds on Dasara. Blaming CMPF officials for negligence, they demanded timely monthly credits and urged the minister to introduce social security pensions similar to Telangana’s Aasara scheme.
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The Medigadda barrage has successfully weathered its sixth consecutive flood season, handling massive inflows from the Godavari. Despite structural concerns in Block 7, the barrage continues to function, prompting the Telangana government to issue Expressions of Interest for rehabilitation designs.
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Hyderabad police arrested an individual for illegally selling banned e-cigarettes at IS Sadan. Acting on a tip-off, the Task Force and local police seized 90 flavoured e-cigarettes, a bike, and other gadgets worth Rs 2.5 lakh.
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As monsoon rains lash Hyderabad, experts and police warn of hydroplaning which is a dangerous road hazard where vehicles lose grip on wet surfaces. The phenomenon affects all vehicle types and can lead to serious accidents.
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Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat’s words of reconciliation and assimilation should be heeded by those who thrive on divide-and-rule politics
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A youth in Sakhinavidu village, Khammam, allegedly beat his 63-year-old grandmother to death with an iron rod following an argument. The accused, addicted to alcohol, ganja, and betting, is under police investigation after Madhira CI and Yerrupalem SI registered a case
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A 60-year-old woman from Vittalnagar attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the Godavari river. An alert autorickshaw driver took her to Two-I police station, where police counselled her and later handed her back safely to family members.
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South Central Railway achieved record revenue of Rs 10,143 crore in the first half of FY 2025-26. Freight loading hit an all-time high of 71.14 million tonnes, while passenger revenue grew to Rs 2,991 crore, aided by Vande Bharat and special trains
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A pioneering genetic study by CCMB researchers has revealed that Sindhis settled in western India possess a distinct genetic profile compared to their Pakistani counterparts. The research highlights ancient East Asian admixtures, possibly from Mongolian migrations, and recent assimilation with local groups like the Konkanis.
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TGSRTC Vice Chairman and Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy inspected Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station and Jubilee Bus Station, reviewing cleanliness, seating, toilets, and security. He urged coordinated efforts by officials and plans to expand services for a better passenger experience.
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An RPF constable at Charlapalli railway station saved a woman passenger from a potential fatal accident while she attempted to board the departing LTT Express. Senior officials commended his quick action and assured him a reward for his bravery
