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Mohd Qabulla, 35, was bludgeoned to death near Rahat Hotel in Asifnagar, Hyderabad, following an argument with unidentified persons. Police suspect prior enmity and are examining CCTV footage to identify the killers.
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ACB officials caught the Engineering-in-Chief of the Panchayat Raj Department, Veeravalli Kanakaratnam, red-handed while accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe for a transfer posting. The bribe was recovered, and a chemical test confirmed contact. He was arrested and is being presented in court
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Despite sanctioning Rs 6,445 crore since December 2023, the Telangana Roads and Buildings Department has completed only five of 230 projects. Rural roads remain in poor condition as contractors hesitate to bid due to delays in payment and pending bills
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An unidentified youth dies by suicide after jumping in front of a speeding train between Secunderabad and Lalaguda in Hyderabad. The railway police are working with local stations to trace his identity through recent missing person complaints
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Hyderabad Police have made elaborate security arrangements for Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu festival on July 13-14, deploying 2,500 personnel, CCTV surveillance, and special teams. DCP Reshmi Perumal said crowd control, theft prevention, and women’s safety are key focus areas
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Nizam College students staged a protest on Friday after several eligible candidates were denied hostel accommodation. With the college mess also shut due to financial issues, ABVP demanded urgent action, citing administrative failure and a lack of accountability
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Student and teacher unions in Telangana demand the government ensure private schools observe second Saturday holidays like government institutions. They also call for laws against fee exploitation and request free education for economically weaker sections in private schools
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The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority issues interim orders against the Shrivari Brundavanam project in Bandlaguda Jagir, citing delays and complaints. The builder is barred from marketing or selling units, and registrations are suspended until further notice
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Alprazolam, a powerful sedative, is suspected to be the main chemical used in the adulteration of toddy in Hyderabad. Forensic reports from past cases also identified this drug, which delivers a stronger intoxicating effect. It is a prescription-only Schedule H1 drug
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Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit arrested two persons for cheating a 57-year-old man by promising high returns in stock trading. The accused lured the victim into investing and later defrauded him. Cash and mobile phones were recovered
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A 40-year-old woman attempting suicide by jumping into Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar lake was rescued by a bystander before police could arrive. Distressed over family issues, she was later counselled by Lake Police and handed over to her family
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The Telangana RERA has directed PVR Developers to immediately form and register an association of allottees in the 'Urban Life' project at Shankarpally. The directive follows complaints by two homebuyers regarding project delays and lack of common area management
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A hotel supervisor in Hyderabad was caught allegedly stealing cardamoms from a supermarket. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, surfaced recently. He reportedly sold the stolen items to a hotel at a higher price. Police are investigating
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Two separate fire incidents were reported in Hyderabad on Thursday — one at a petrol pump in Mailardevpally and another at a Café Coffee Day outlet in SR Nagar. No injuries occurred, and investigations are under way to determine the causes
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Bhima Jewels has launched the ‘Season of Sparkle’ Diamond Fest in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, offering discounts on diamonds, solitaires, and gold jewellery. The fest runs till July 27 and includes exhibitions, exchange bonuses, and lucky draw prizes
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An elephant named Lakshmi has been arranged to lead the Bibi ka Alam procession in Hyderabad on Sunday, 10th Muharram. After facing wildlife clearance issues with an elephant from Delhi, Lakshmi was selected for the prestigious role
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A 55-year-old woman died after being run over by a JCB at a garbage dumping site in Narayanguda, Hyderabad. The woman, reportedly inebriated, had been sleeping near the dump when the operator accidentally crushed her. Police have registered a case
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Vijaya Kumar, a resident of Vijayawada, lured the people with "buyback and pre-launch schemes" and other investment schemes
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A major fire mishap was averted at Garden Tower near First Lancer in Hyderabad, thanks to the quick response by Telangana’s Dial-112 emergency services
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More monsoon-driven rains are expected today, as Hyderabad MET Department has issued a warning for heavy thundershowers and gusty winds