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The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research has invited online applications for its January 2027 academic session. Eligible candidates can apply for PhD, engineering and Integrated Dual Degree programmes across participating institutions. The application deadline is October 31, 2026.
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A road safety awareness programme was held at Oasis International School in Shaikpet to mark World Peace Day. DCP (Traffic) Kajal Singh interacted with students, explained traffic rules and laws, and urged them to promote responsible road behaviour.
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Prohibition and Excise Department officials seized 28.163 kg of ganja in two separate cases in Hyderabad and arrested three persons. The accused allegedly transported the contraband from Visakhapatnam, with the seized ganja estimated to be worth Rs 10 lakh.
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Tension prevailed at Tank Bund after Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi members protested barricading and attempted to remove iron structures installed by GHMC and police. The protesters demanded that devotees be allowed to immerse Ganesh idols at Tank Bund.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave brings four interconnected storylines and a deeper turn-based system to Nintendo Switch 2. Its strategic combat, varied maps and replayability stand out, but a lengthy campaign and USD 69.99 price may deter some players.
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Mild tension prevailed in Madannapet after a chicken piece was found near a Ganesh pandal, prompting a protest by BJP workers and others. Protesters alleged an attempt to desecrate the pandal, while police deployed additional personnel and assured action.
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A 40-year-old man was rescued after being trapped between an old grill-style lift and the wall of a building in Moosapet. Hydraa DRF personnel used a hydraulic cutter to free him after his leg was crushed and fractured.
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An autorickshaw driver returned a handbag containing 12 tolas of gold ornaments and Rs 10,000 in cash after a woman left it in his vehicle. A cab driver helped her approach Tolichowki police, who contacted the autorickshaw driver.
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Actor and professional wrestler Saurav Gurjar was arrested by Gachibowli police after a woman accused him of cheating and harassment on the pretext of marriage. She alleged that they were in a relationship since 2021 and that Gurjar later distanced himself.
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Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions held its second Graduation Day for Engineering, Pharmacy and MBA students. Gold and silver medals were presented to toppers, while Virtusa senior director Meka Venkata Chalapathi spoke about AI, skills and emerging careers.
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Thousands gathered at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds to mark the centenary of Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda. The Vishaal Diwan featured Gurbani Kirtans and Kathas by Ragi Jathas, while Sikh leaders addressed devotees and a traditional Guru-Ka-Langar was served.
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The Khairatabad Ganesh pandal witnessed a massive rush on Sunday, with roads around the venue gridlocked and the Metro station packed with devotees. Traffic police managed vehicle movement and parking as around two lakh devotees were expected to visit.
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Unidentified persons allegedly broke into a storage room at TIMS in Erragadda and stole 288 iOS devices. The devices were kept in 12 boxes, with 24 in each box. Borabanda police registered a case and launched an investigation.
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Telangana EAGLE Force has traced 60 persons in Maharashtra and Gujarat allegedly linked to a Thailand-India hydroponic ganja supply chain. Officials served them notices under the NDPS Act while investigating suppliers, transporters, distributors, recipients and financial transactions connected to the network.
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NTR Nagar in Gopanpally has seen multi-storey buildings come up on 50-square-yard plots, raising concerns over safety and compliance with civic norms. A CMC official said some plans were sanctioned by the erstwhile GHMC and admitted gaps in monitoring.
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Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Rajasthan ANTF apprehended three suspects wanted in separate narcotics cases and brought them back to Telangana. The suspects are linked to cases involving heroin, MDMA and opium, while investigations continue to trace alleged interstate drug suppliers.
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Poompuhar, a mega handicrafts expo showcasing traditional products from Tamil Nadu, opened at Shilparamam on Saturday. The exhibition features Thanjavur paintings, bronze statues, brassware, sculptures, textiles, terracotta products and other crafts made by skilled artisans from across the State.
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Actor Rana Daggubati inaugurated a LEGO Certified Store at Hyderabad’s Inorbit Mall. Launched by the LEGO Group with the Ample Group, the store features hundreds of LEGO sets, life-size Hyderabad-inspired builds, a Pick-a-Brick wall, play tables and Build-a-Mini stations.
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The International Real Estate Conference 2026 and Luxury Expo adopted a one-horned rhinoceros at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park for three months. Zoo curator J Vasantha welcomed the initiative, saying such partnerships support animal care, habitat management and wildlife conservation.
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Hyderabad Police have uncovered an alleged network through which stolen mobile phones from Telangana and Madhya Pradesh were routed via Mumbai and Kolkata into Bangladesh. Police suspect multiple intermediaries were involved and are also verifying possible hawala transactions linked to the network.
