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Protests continued in Hyderabad on Friday condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Telangana Joint Action Committee organised a demonstration at Charminar after Friday prayers.

Canadian photographer Raghuvamsh Chavali captures birds flying around Hyderabad’s Charminar in his series ‘Wings Over Concrete’. The award-winning project highlights urban bird life and offers a fresh perspective on the historic monument by focusing on movement in the sky above it.

A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped from Charminar and taken to Chengicherla, where she was sexually assaulted by three persons, including two minors. Police rescued her after a complaint was lodged by her relatives.

The Charminar, Hyderabad’s most iconic monument, has 149 steps leading to its top floor through narrow spiral staircases. While visitors can access only one minaret, the climb offers panoramic views of the city.

Hyderabad Police arrested a 29-year-old man at Khilwath in Hussainialam for illegally possessing a country-made pistol during a checking drive. Police said the weapon was procured from Madhya Pradesh, while two other suspects involved in the supply are absconding

BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of damaging Telangana’s identity, altering the Telangana Thalli statue and considering naming a road after Donald Trump. He said K Chandrashekhar Rao would return as Chief Minister

Restoration of the heritage Sardar Mahal near Charminar is in its final stages and is expected to be completed by April next year. The building will feature an art gallery, cafe and heritage accommodation, turning it into a new tourist attraction in the Old City

A massive fire broke out at an electronics showroom in Shalibanda, Hyderabad, on Monday night. Explosions suspected from gas cylinders intensified the blaze, causing panic and traffic jams near Charminar. Firefighters brought the flames under control, with cause yet unknown

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned that public fear and greed are helping cybercriminals. At a cybercrime awareness event near Charminar, he urged vigilance, highlighted rising online risks for children and seniors, and reminded victims to call 1930 immediately

A fire broke out at the A1 Sweet Shop and S K Optical Shop opposite the Clock Tower at Murghi Chowk near Charminar on Friday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported, though property was damaged

Continuous rains for over two weeks have hit business in Hyderabad’s old city, with traders near Charminar reporting poor sales due to fewer tourists and local buyers. Many are struggling to pay workers’ salaries, shop rents and utility bills

For nearly three decades, Sanjay Kumar Gupta has continued his family’s century-old tradition of selling surma at Charminar and Jummerat Bazaar in Hyderabad. From a horse cart to a moped, his family’s trade has evolved but endured through generations.

A man sustained injuries after plaster from the recently renovated Machli Kaman fell on him in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The victim, Arshad, was taken to a hospital. MLA Mir Zulfeqar Ali and GHMC officials visited the site following the incident

After nearly four years of construction, a new parallel Road over Bridge (RoB) at Falaknuma was inaugurated, easing traffic congestion between Chandrayangutta and Charminar. The ₹52.03 crore project significantly improves connectivity for local commuters and tourists alike

A heavy downpour on Friday disrupted daily life in Hyderabad’s old city, flooding roads and homes in several localities. Motorists navigated knee-deep water while business activity came to a standstill. Disaster Response Teams and GHMC personnel faced challenges in clearing waterlogged streets.

The Telangana High Court has permitted Bathukamma celebrations at the Bhagyalakshmi temple in Charminar on September 23, subject to strict conditions. The event is restricted to women devotees, excludes VIPs, and prohibits political or inflammatory content.

Several historic arches near Charminar in Hyderabad, built during the Asafjahi era, are crumbling due to neglect. Locals fear collapse as weeds grow, cracks widen, and plaster peels off. They are urging authorities to restore these fading heritage structures

Hyderabad Commissioner CV Anand Has transferred 50 Inspectors and gave them new postings on Tuesday

The Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad’s Old City started late, with Balapur Ganesh crossing Charminar around 3 PM. Despite police urging early starts, many idols were delayed. Heavy security, including RAF deployment, was arranged in sensitive areas for smooth movement

Over 2.32 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed in Hyderabad by 5.30 pm on Saturday, GHMC said. Kukatpally recorded the highest with 58,847 idols, followed by Khairatabad, Serilingampally, LB Nagar, Charminar, and Secunderabad zones