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Residents and ward members of Gauthampur 8 Incline Colony gram panchayat boycotted a monthly gram sabha over the alleged failure of officials to address monkey and street dog attacks. They demanded action, questioning why basic civic problems remained unresolved despite available funds.
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The BRS has approached Hyderabad cybercrime police over a fabricated show-cause notice purportedly accusing T Harish Rao of violating protocol. General secretary Soma Bharat Kumar denied issuing it, alleged that Congress social media accounts circulated the document, and demanded an impartial investigation.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad will bring back left-arm pacer T Natarajan at a revised fee of Rs 5 crore, while leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari will join Delhi Capitals at Rs 40 lakh following a player trade between the franchises ahead of IPL 2027
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HCLTech has partnered with Anthropic to accelerate enterprise adoption of Agentic AI, focusing on safety, cybersecurity and governance. The collaboration includes a dedicated business unit, AI solutions powered by Claude, product integrations through HCLSoftware and enhancements to the AI Force platform.
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Coal miners have expressed disappointment over the Telangana government’s decision to announce a 34 per cent share of SCCL’s annual profits. Workers expected Rs 2 lakh each but will receive an average of Rs 1.53 lakh, prompting criticism from miners and trade unions.
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Kriti Sanon will headline an untitled horror film produced by Maddock Films. The project marks her ninth collaboration with the production house and her second solo lead after Mimi. Unlike its horror-comedy films, this project is described as out-and-out horror
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The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education in Hyderabad and Sheffield Hallam University in the UK have signed an MoU to promote joint research, student and faculty exchanges, academic programmes and knowledge sharing, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
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The CCEA has approved the sale of a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 crore to a buyer linked to Fairfax Financial Holdings. The government and LIC will retain stakes, subject to regulatory approvals and completion
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LinkedIn's 2026 Top Startups Hyderabad list is led by Zepto, followed by Jeh Aerospace and Swipe. The ranking features companies across AI, digital identity, education and electric vehicles, while LinkedIn data highlights the importance of professional networks for career growth
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Sourav Ganguly believes Yuvraj Singh’s appointment as Delhi Capitals’ assistant and batting coach will strengthen the team’s batting ahead of IPL 2027. Ganguly highlighted Yuvraj’s World Cup experience, T20 expertise and ability to mentor young players
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The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 129.85 crore in the alleged TTD ghee adulteration case. The agency alleges that adulterated ghee was supplied through dairy firms and that fictitious transactions were used to mask the operation.
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Beijing will host the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals from April 21 to May 2, 2027, as the tournament adopts a 12-day format with 24 teams. China won the 2025 title, while India has never won a medal at the event
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Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences will conduct its 2026 entrance examination for the Post Graduate Diploma course in Nuclear Medicine Technology on October 22. Eligible candidates with accepted applications can download their hall tickets from the official website from October 18.
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Indian equity benchmarks fell on Wednesday as pharma and healthcare stocks led sectoral losses while IT shares limited declines. Sensex dropped 251.89 points and Nifty lost 99.25 points. Investors watched support and resistance levels amid caution ahead of US inflation data
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A 72-year-old Nampally woman allegedly lost Rs 2.20 crore after cybercriminals posing as CBI officials threatened her with arrest. Police said the fraudsters used a fake arrest warrant and demanded transfers under the pretext of avoiding legal action.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar felicitated three citizens who rescued a six-year-old girl from Hussain Sagar. An auto driver jumped into the lake, while two others helped bring her to safety. Sajjanar praised their courage and presence of mind.
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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's period film Ranabaali has received a U/A certificate ahead of its October 16 release. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film draws on 19th-century historical events and features Arnold Vosloo as the antagonist Sir Theodore Hector
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Iga Swiatek reached her 40-win milestone with a straight-sets victory at the Wuhan Open, while Elina Svitolina fought past Liudmila Samsonova in three sets. Both advanced to the third round and remain in contention for qualification for the WTA Finals
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TG SAFE has suspended the FSSAI licences of seven restaurants in three Telangana districts over serious food safety violations. Inspections found pest infestations, rotten vegetables, expired food and unhygienic kitchens. Officials also issued notices and ordered a separate restaurant to close.
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Baoli Art Sangam has launched an initiative to reconnect art, heritage and traditional water wisdom. Featuring Allu Sneha Reddy as its face and culture and heritage chairperson, it aims to promote engagement with Deccan stepwells through art and community participation.
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Actress Meenakshi Chaudhary has shared glimpses of her three-day bike trip through Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop, describing it as a timely and exhilarating experience. She is also preparing for her upcoming mythological thriller Vrushakarma, starring Naga Chaitanya
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Vysyaraju Jewellers inaugurated a new showroom on KPHB Road in Kukatpally on Wednesday. The store offers gold, diamond and silver jewellery, alongside inaugural discounts on selected products and a promotional scheme offering customers an opportunity to win gold.
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The Centre has proposed new rules to regulate animal experiments based on the pain, distress and suffering they may cause. The draft introduces four severity categories, strengthens approval requirements for severe procedures and adopts the 3Rs principles of animal research.
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The ECI received 5.43 lakh Form-7 applications from Telangana in 2026, with 4.71 lakh accepted. Hyderabad recorded the highest number of applications. The Commission has capped individual filings to discourage bulk objections and reduce inconvenience to voters.
