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Krishnan Sasikiran and Aronyak Ghosh surged into the lead with five points after five rounds in the Senior National Chess Championship in Guntur. Sasikiran defeated Goutham Krishna, while Aronyak beat Kashish Jain. Other top players, including Ganguly and Iniyan, drew

Captains of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 expressed confidence at a special Captains’ Day event in Bengaluru and Colombo. Harmanpreet Kaur said India will give their best in the home World Cup, starting on 30 September in Guwahati

Bangladesh’s Jamal Hossain won the Telangana Golconda Masters at Hyderabad Golf Association after rain forced cancellation of the final round. Leading after 54 holes, Jamal claimed his sixth career title, earning Rs 15 lakh and moving into the PGTI top ten

River Godavari breached the first warning level at Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district on Friday, prompting authorities to issue alerts and begin precautionary measures. District Collector Jitesh V Patil has directed officials to evacuate flood-affected areas and shift residents to relief centres.

Sanju clinched his maiden amateur title with a one-shot win at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Despite mid-round setbacks, he held his nerve to edge past Sukhman Singh and Deepak Yadav on the final day

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has strongly opposed eviction notices served to several decades-old temples in Secunderabad Cantonment’s Balamrai area. In a representation to the Defence Estates Office, he termed the move legally flawed and insensitive to community sentiments.

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court has ordered status quo on Waqf properties in Kodangal following the demolition of religious structures during a road-widening drive. The writ petition, filed by Irshad Ali Khan, argued that the action violated the Waqf Act and constitutional protections.

The Telangana High Court has extended the interim order suspending enhanced ticket prices for Pawan Kalyan's OG film until October 9. However, the order will not apply to the petitioner, Vijay Gopal, who had challenged the ticket price hike

The Telangana High Court has ordered a status quo on Waqf properties in Kodangal, including three graveyards, an Ashoor Khana, and a Dargah, following demolitions by the Kodangal municipality. The court restrained authorities from further interference until further orders

The Telangana government has issued G.O.Ms. No. 9 granting 42 percent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies, paving the way for long-overdue elections. With the High Court setting a September 30 deadline, the State Election Commission is gearing up for polls across thousands of Gram Panchayats, wards, ZPTCs, and MPTCs.

The Telangana government has appointed senior IPS officer B Shivadhar Reddy as Director General of Police (Coordination), with Full Additional Charge of DGP (Head of Police Force). With Dr Jitender set to retire by month-end, Shivadhar Reddy steps into the role backed by over three decades of service.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of orchestrating L&T’s exit from the Hyderabad Metro Rail project to capture 280 acres of prime land. He alleged collusion between Congress leaders and infra decisions, warned of a Rs. 15,000 crore debt burden, and demanded a central probe.

The Indian Metrological Department (IMD)-Hyderabad has issued red and orange alerts across Telangana, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Vikarabad and Sangareddy are under red alert for Saturday, while several other districts face orange alerts through the weekend.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Sangareddy district, flooding key stretches of NH-65 and paralysing traffic. Despite additional police deployment, congestion persisted as two-wheelers struggled through waterlogged roads. With the entire erstwhile Medak region lashed by rain, daily life came to a standstill.

A spell of heavy rain left Hyderabad’s Koti ENT Hospital flooded, disrupting emergency services and forcing patients and staff to navigate waterlogged corridors. Hospital authorities blamed an unrepaired nala collapse for the crisis, citing ignored complaints.

Despite achieving an impressive ridership of over 5.6 lakh daily passengers at peak last year and 63.5 crore commuters in seven years, Hyderabad Metro Rail has been recording consistent losses of late

BRS working president KT Rama Rao commemorated the birth anniversary of Telangana’s peasant struggle icon Chityala Ailamma, hailing her as a symbol of courage and resilience. He highlighted her fight against oppressive regimes and the BRS government's efforts to honour her legacy through educational inclusion and public memorials.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah described climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest as unfortunate, accusing the BJP-led government of backtracking on promises. The arrest follows violent Ladakh protests that left four dead and 90 injured

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 kicks off with record 38 crore customer visits in two days. Prime members enjoy fastest deliveries, SMBs triple sales, GST benefits save crores, and premium products see strong growth across tier 2 and 3 cities.

Samsung unveils AI Home: Future Living, Now in India, offering a connected ecosystem with Galaxy AI, Vision AI, and Bespoke AI via SmartThings. The system delivers comfort, care, energy savings, and security, transforming homes into intuitive, efficient, and secure living spaces.

For many, a travel loan, i.e., a personal loan specifically designed for holidays, offers a practical solution to finance these aspirations without depleting savings. Understanding the application process and the documents required for a personal loan for travel is vital for a smooth experience.

In today’s uncertain world, term insurance is no longer optional; it is the bedrock of responsible planning.

In July, 20.36 lakh new employees were registered under the ESI scheme, up 4.86 per cent from June. Nearly 48 per cent of new registrations were under 25, including 4.33 lakh women and 88 transgender employees, reflecting inclusive social security coverage

A 57-year-old Bowenpally man was duped of Rs. 3.61 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as antique coin traders on Facebook. Police have registered a case, and investigations are underway to trace the scammers