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The body of Pole Chandrasekhar, shot dead at a Texas gas station, was brought to Hyderabad on Friday. The State announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for his family, and the minister assured employment for his brother.

The Secunderabad Task Force seized unauthorised constructions in Tarnaka and Boudhanagar under the GHMC Secunderabad Zone. Illegal extensions on a stilt floor and additional top floors were demolished or sealed during the enforcement action, officials said

A 12-feet, 120 kg crocodile was spotted near a canal in Taramatipet village, Abdullapurmet, causing panic among locals. Forest officials and police caught the reptile after an hour and a half and shifted it to the Nehru Zoological Park

Burglars struck the Brilliant Institute of Engineering and Technology in Abdullapurmet, stealing nearly Rs 1 crore in cash and a DVR with footage from 200 CCTV cameras. Police suspect an inside knowledge angle and have begun investigations

Villagers in Thalamala, Luxettipet mandal, were alarmed by the reported movement of a tiger near their fields. Forest officials confirmed pugmarks and advised caution. The female tiger reportedly moved from Maharashtra and is now shuttling between Thalamala and Peddampet forests

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress high command’s decision to field V Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Senior leaders met former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav to pacify him, amid his concerns over local and non-local factors

A 30-year-old man from Odisha allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a speeding train on the tracks between Moula Ali and Charlapalli in Hyderabad. Police say he struggled to find a job and faced financial distress

The EAGLE team arrested D Rataji Prajapati, kingpin of a major drug money laundering network linked to Nigerian cartels. The operation led to the seizure of Rs. 3 crore hawala funds and exposed a nationwide network spanning Mumbai, Delhi, and Goa

Over 1.5 lakh participants, including 10,000 Navodaya students, are expected to join the Quambiant Global Cancer Awareness Run organized by Grace Cancer Foundation on Sunday at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad. The event will raise funds for one lakh free cancer screenings

The family of 29-year-old software engineer Gadey Yugender, declared brain dead after a road accident in Uppal, donated his liver, kidneys, and corneas under the State-run Jeevandan initiative, saving five lives in accordance with organ donation guidelines

The first EVM randomisation for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bye-election was conducted at Victoria Play Ground, Chaderghat. District Election Officer also inaugurated the MCC control room to monitor violations during the upcoming bypoll

The BJP State president accused the Congress government of negligence after the Telangana High Court stayed local body elections. He criticised delays in implementing 42% BC reservations and urged the government to approach the Supreme Court for resolution

The BRS working president accused the Congress government of deceiving Backward Classes over 42% reservation in local body elections, calling its decisions legally unsustainable. He blamed both State and Centre for delaying justice and urged voters to hold Congress accountable

Hyderabad Police caught a man carrying Rs 9 lakh unaccounted cash at Jubilee Hills metro station during a by-poll related check. The man failed to provide documents explaining the source. Police will hand over the cash to the returning officer

TTD 2026 calendars and diaries are now available for purchase in Hyderabad at SV Temples in Himayatnagar and Jubilee Hills. Options include wall calendars, table-top calendars, deluxe and small diaries. Devotees can also order online via official TTD websites.

In a joint operation, the EAGLE team and Narsingi Police arrested two men at Manchirevula for smuggling cocaine and seized 107.4 grams of the drug. The duo sourced it from a Mumbai supplier, who remains absconding

Cyberabad Cybercrime police solved two major fraud cases in a week, arresting seven suspects from different states. They recovered Rs 75.12 lakh for 53 victims and cracked a Rs 2.7 crore corporate impersonation scam involving the Greenko Group

Residents of Siddharth Nagar in Jubilee Hills are angry after a good road was dug up ahead of a by-election, disrupting traffic and utilities. Water supply has also worsened as tankers avoid damaged roads. GHMC officials plan to verify the works

ABVP’s Osmania University unit demanded a reduction in TG SET exam fees, saying they are much higher than NET charges. The student group also sought rescheduling to avoid clash with NET dates. OU officials assured to review the request

KTR said Hyderabad is emerging as India’s top GCC hub, crediting BRS reforms for its growth. Speaking at the GCC Summit, he urged the current government to sustain investment momentum and highlighted chartered accountants’ role in strengthening investor confidence