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Doctors in Hyderabad revealed that 80 percent of current viral fevers are influenza cases, most likely H3N2 subtype. The illness is causing prolonged recovery of up to 10 days, with children, elderly and pregnant women at greater risk of complications

The Jubilee Hills by-election, necessitated by the death of MLA Maganti Gopinath, is shaping up as a prestige contest. BRS is set to field his wife, Maganti Sunitha, while Congress eyes a BC candidate and BJP explores limited options.

In a fortnight-long drive, Rachakonda She Teams caught 214 persons, including 120 minors, for harassing women at public places. They booked cases, conducted counselling, and held awareness programmes, while urging women to report harassment through WhatsApp or Dial 100.

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping and assaulting a minor girl in Chaitanyapuri in 2020. The court imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 and awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation to the victim

Telangana High Court ordered the de-freezing of the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s bank account frozen by the CID in July. Justice N V Shravan Kumar held that HCA was not an accused in the case but declined its plea for Rs. 15 lakh compensation

Golconda Police in Hyderabad traced and returned 24 lost mobile phones to their rightful owners using CEIR technology. The phones were reported missing weeks ago. After verifying documents, the police handed them over at a small ceremony at the station

The Saifabad police, along with CCS, arrested two men for stealing jewellery worth Rs 1.5 crore from a Basheerbagh store. The accused, who lost heavily in IPL betting, were caught near Nampally railway station. All ornaments were recovered intact

University of Hyderabad students launched an indefinite hunger strike against the administration’s decision to dissolve the Students union 2024-25 before its tenure ended. Students allege bias in election scheduling, while the university cites Lyngdoh Committee guidelines for conducting polls this month

Hyderabad-based startup Abyom SpaceTech has conducted over 250 rocket engine hot-fire tests and opened a $2.5 million fundraising round. Incubated at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, it is developing India’s first VTVL demonstrator and modular rocket test facility for space and defence

Nearly five months after its inauguration, the Hydraa police station at Buddha Bhavan in Hyderabad remains non-functional. Despite staff being deputed, legal clearances and procedural amendments under BNS 2023 are pending, delaying its operationalisation and raising concerns among complainants

Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Wednesday, with Hayathnagar recording 103.8 mm of rainfall. Several eastern areas were inundated, causing traffic congestion and disruption to normal life. Other parts, including Vanasthalipuram, Bandlaguda and L B Nagar, also recorded moderate rainfall

Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, Chairman of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, inspected flyovers in Hyderabad and reviewed safety measures. He also visited the HGCL office, where officials explained ORR traffic management systems. He stressed that road safety must remain a priority

The GRP and RPF arrested two persons at Secunderabad railway station and seized 16.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 8.4 lakh. The suspects were transporting the consignment from Vizianagaram to Delhi. A key supplier remains absconding

Congress’ attempt to target BRS in the Formula-E case has backfired, with electoral bond purchases revealing potential quid pro quo concerns for the party itself. Critics argue if bonds indicate corruption for BRS, the same scrutiny applies to Congress and BJP

Telangana High Court quashed three FIRs against BRS social media activist Nalla Balu, ruling that political speech, even if harsh or offensive, is constitutionally protected. The Court issued strict guidelines to prevent misuse of FIRs in cases related to social media posts

Food Safety Task Force inspected ten Absolute Barbeque outlets in Hyderabad and found several violations, including dirty utensils, cockroach and housefly infestations, expired food, and improper storage. The findings were shared by the Commissioner of Food Safety on X.

Osman Sagar, popularly Gandipet Lake, is full after recent rains, drawing thousands of visitors on weekends. The 18-acre landscape park, with gardens, art pavilions, and picnic spaces, offers scenic views, sunset vistas, and a tranquil getaway for Hyderabadis

Nemetschek Group has inaugurated its new Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, bringing together R&D teams, a Security Operations Center, and administrative functions. The facility will serve as a hub for research, software innovation, and global collaboration in the AEC/O industry.

The University of Hyderabad Students Union, backed by other student groups, staged a protest against the university’s decision to dissolve the union before completion of its term. Students alleged bias in favour of ABVP and demanded implementation of Lyngdoh Committee recommendations

India’s first indigenous malaria vaccine, AdFalci Vax, is set to be produced in Hyderabad after ICMR licensed Indian Immunologicals and Biological E. The multi-stage recombinant vaccine targets malaria at different stages, has shown strong pre-clinical results, and requires only one shot