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A third transgender person, Navneetha, died at Gandhi Hospital after suffering severe burns during a protest in Borabanda last week. Eight people had set themselves on fire demanding action against Monalisa, who was later arrested. Two others died earlier
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Heena, a 22-year-old transgender woman from Hyderabad, died after self-immolating during a protest at Borabanda bus stand. Eight others were injured. Police have arrested Monalisa, a transgender leader, in connection with the incident.
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At Borabanda, a group of transgender persons protesting against a rival group set themselves on fire, injuring three. Police at the scene also suffered burns while rescuing them. The injured were taken to Gandhi Hospital, and an investigation is underway
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Hyderabad police are deploying around 500 personnel and using drone surveillance to ensure smooth counting of votes for the Jubilee Hills constituency at Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy Stadium on Friday. Officials said no permission was granted for victory processions
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Polling in the Jubilee Hills by-election concluded with a modest turnout of 47.16 per cent on Tuesday. The new colour-coded ballot papers introduced for the first time drew positive feedback from voters for making the polling process clearer and easier
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With polling in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election nearing completion, party workers are making last-minute efforts to mobilise voters. Turnout dropped after 2 pm, prompting intensified police checks and patrolling to prevent bogus voting, even as shops remained shut
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Polling began sluggishly in Jubilee Hills bypolls amid chilly weather, with low voter turnout at several booths. Tension flared at Borabanda’s Booth No. 337 as BRS alleged Congress workers campaigned inside wearing party-symbol T-shirts, prompting a police complaint.
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BRS urged the Election Commission to deploy Central forces and take direct control of security in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, alleging large-scale rigging, fake voter IDs and intimidation by the ruling Congress. The party also sought CCTV monitoring and special observers.
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Borabanda in Jubilee Hills constituency is one of Hyderabad’s most densely populated wards, home to migrants from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra regions. Many work in construction and idol-making, shaping the area’s economy and voter demographics
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BRS leaders alleged large-scale fake voter entries in the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency, accusing Congress of colluding with officials to influence the by-election. Dozens of bogus votes were reportedly found in Borabanda and Vengal Rao Nagar during verification drives.
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BJP MP M Raghunandan Rao visited Borabanda to support locals protesting the proposed Muslim graveyard at Erragadda. Residents expressed concerns about the burial ground in the middle of residential areas and demanded that the government abandon the plan
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao visited Doctor Guard, a waterproofing solutions startup founded by nine youth from Borabanda inspired by his call to become job creators. He pledged to be their first customer and praised their determination to generate jobs and innovate.
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government for denying a graveyard to the Muslim community in Borabanda and Yousufguda. He demanded the allotment of 2.16 acres of vacant land, warning it violates human dignity and constitutional rights
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A private school teacher in Borabanda, Hyderabad, has been booked for allegedly beating a student who failed to perform well in class. The boy was injured and taken to a hospital. Police registered a case and are investigating
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A drunken fight between two cousins in Borabanda ended with one of them killing the other using a stone. The victim died in hospital. Police have registered a case and arrested the suspect.
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Foundation stones were laid on Friday for new footpaths in Tolichowki and CC roads across several city areas. Ministers inaugurated completed roads and kicked off Rs 5.12 crore worth of infrastructure works, including sports and community spaces under Shaikpet flyover
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Kukatpally police solved the murder of rowdy sheeter Syed Shahed and arrested three suspects. The trio, former associates of the victim, killed him over local rivalry during a liquor party near Dev Istana Homes in Prakash Nagar on June 29
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The BRS leader warned that officials who act as Congress puppets would be held accountable once BRS returned to power.
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A few months ago Mohd Sardar of Borabanda had constructed a house and it was demolished by the GHMC for certain violations. On Wednesday night, Sardar went to the terrace of a building and jumped from there on the ground. He sustained injuries and died on the spot
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Areas of the city that missed the initial downpour were covered with dark clouds, signaling an imminent downpour