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ACB officials caught a community organiser from Kukatpally zone red-handed while accepting a Rs 18,000 bribe from a women’s self-help group for processing a Rs 20 lakh loan. A case has been registered and the accused will be produced in court.
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Nearly 90 per cent of hotels and restaurants in Hyderabad and across Telangana may shut within two days as a severe shortage of commercial LPG hits supplies. Industry bodies warn small eateries with limited fuel reserves will be the first to halt operations
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A 38-year-old manager working at an overseas consultancy in Yousufguda was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants who barged into the office. A tutor present at the premises was also injured. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt.
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Around 1,300 contract healthcare workers at NIMS in Hyderabad staged a protest demanding pay scale revision, regularisation of services and job security. The workers also sought a minimum salary of Rs.26,000 and timely payment of wages.
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Cyberabad police recovered 1,016 mobile phones worth Rs.3.04 crore that were lost or stolen in the past two months and returned them to their owners, urging citizens to report such incidents promptly through the CEIR portal for faster tracking
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The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Banjara Hills, inaugurated its revamped Inpatient Block, featuring a Uro-Oncology Chemotherapy Unit, advanced Urodynamic Study facilities, and an 8-bed Urology Daycare Unit to enhance patient comfort and care.
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The Telangana Prantha Upadhyaya Sangam urged the CEO to exempt teachers from Booth Level Officer duties, citing disruption to teaching and learning as the academic year ends. TPUS proposed using non-teaching staff for election responsibilities instead.
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A Hyderabad man allegedly planning to kill his second wife was arrested along with two accomplices by the Commissioner’s Task Force. Police seized a pistol and six rounds. Two other suspects remain at large as the investigation continues.
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Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies, in collaboration with German company TKMS, will produce heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy under the Make-in-India initiative. Technology transfer from ATLAS ELEKTRONIK will enable local production and open export opportunities for the defence sector.
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A 28-year-old man from Huzurabad in Karimnagar district, declared brain dead after a road accident, saved several lives through organ donation. His family agreed to donate his kidneys, liver, heart and corneas under the Telangana government’s Jeevandan initiative.
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Members of the Shia community in Hyderabad observed the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali on the 20th day of Ramzan with a procession from Charminar to Darulshifa. Majlis gatherings, religious programmes, and all-night prayer sessions were organised across several localities.
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Emergency measures to prioritise domestic LPG supply amid the West Asia conflict may soon trigger a shortage for restaurants and commercial establishments in Hyderabad. Distributors say households will receive priority, while eateries may struggle once existing commercial cylinder stocks run out.
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Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, successfully performed a complex laparoscopic Whipple’s surgery on a kidney transplant patient diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The procedure was challenging due to immunosuppressive therapy, polycystic liver disease, and a cyst in the transplanted kidney.
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Around 100 families of the Turkha Kasha community in Aliyabad village of Siddipet district depend on stone cutting for livelihood. Despite government housing promises, many still live in huts. Community leaders seek better education, employment opportunities, and welfare support.
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A Telugu film actress has filed a complaint with the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police alleging harassment and defamatory posts from an Instagram account targeting her and her family. Police registered a case and have begun efforts to identify the person operating the account.
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A 32-year-old software engineer from Maharashtra died by suicide at her rented apartment in Kondapur, Hyderabad, on Monday night. Police suspect work-related stress. The incident came to light after her flatmate found her hanging and alerted other residents.
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Indian Railways will launch a new Amrit Bharat Express between Charlapalli and Kamakhya from March 13. The train will have Sleeper and General coaches and stop at several stations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, improving travel to Assam and the Northeast.
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A senior citizen driving a car in Secunderabad reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and lost control of his vehicle, hitting several cars. Traffic inspector Ravi Kumar rushed to the scene, performed CPR, and shifted him to a hospital.
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The GHMC has launched the MyCURE app and a WhatsApp service to allow residents to lodge complaints on civic issues like roads, sanitation, and drainage, while Malkajgiri MC also offers a WhatsApp facility for garbage and green waste complaints.
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A major water pipeline between Singapur and Khanapur burst near Bulkpur village early Monday, disrupting water supply to several areas in Hyderabad’s western suburbs. HMWSSB officials have begun emergency repairs and arranged tanker supply for affected residents.