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Police suspect that a cash van driver and his two sons meticulously planned the theft of Rs. 17 lakh from an ATM cash replenishment vehicle at I S Sadan. Five special teams have been formed to trace the accused and recover the money.
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Hyderabad's historic, centuries-old Bibi-ka-Alam procession will traverse the Old City this Friday. Mounted on a caparisoned elephant, the sacred relic honors Bibi Fatima, drawing thousands of mourners along a five-kilometer route from Dabeerpura to Chaderghat
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The Telangana government has announced elaborate arrangements for the upcoming Bonalu festival in Hyderabad, scheduled from July 16 to August 13. The festivities will begin at Golconda Fort and conclude at Lal Darwaza and Haribowli temples.
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Businessman and social worker Abdul Muqeet Chanda has committed Rs 50 lakh towards the education of orphaned and meritorious students under the 'Gift A Smile' initiative, using savings from his son's wedding to support deserving children from economically weaker sections.
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Police beat patrolling has evolved significantly from foot patrols and point books to GPS-enabled tablets and vehicles. Officers recall decades of change in equipment, mobility and methods, highlighting how modern technology has transformed policing and improved monitoring of local jurisdictions.
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AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi inaugurated Rs 3.27 crore worth of development works in Hyderabad’s Old City. As part of his outreach programme, he is touring municipal divisions and interacting with voters ahead of upcoming municipal elections expected in October.
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Turkapally Police, along with Agriculture Department officials, busted an interstate spurious cotton seed racket and seized ₹10 lakh worth banned BG-II seeds. One person was arrested while another remains absconding. The accused allegedly misled farmers with false yield promises.
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Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested six persons for allegedly facilitating a trading fraud that cheated a city resident of Rs 1.22 crore. The accused reportedly provided bank accounts to cyber fraudsters and earned commissions for enabling illegal financial transactions.
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TGSRTC is set to deploy 37 newly procured electric buses on five additional routes across Hyderabad. The expansion is expected to improve commuter connectivity, strengthen the corporation's eco-friendly fleet and reduce emissions, with trained drivers being prepared ahead of the phased rollout.
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Hyderabad witnessed mostly cloudy weather with only scattered showers on Wednesday, while temperatures dropped across the city. The IMD has forecast similar conditions over the next 48 hours, with light to moderate rain likely and temperatures expected to fall further across Telangana.
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SCCL's latest operational data has triggered fresh questions over alleged inflated coal stock records, a sharp decline in production and a simultaneous record in productivity. The Opposition has demanded an independent probe into the nearly 40 lakh tonnes of allegedly unaccounted coal.
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A 62-year-old man was allegedly attacked with an iron rod by two persons at King Kothi in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The victim sustained injuries and the police have registered a case against the accused and launched an investigation.
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The "Ikebasana: Ikebana & Asanas" exhibition at Aalankritha Art Gallery in Hyderabad showcased yoga-inspired floral arrangements created using the Japanese art of Ikebana. Artists creatively interpreted yoga postures through flowers and natural materials, celebrating mindfulness, balance and artistic expression.
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HYSEA and TASK hosted the Project Drona 2.0 Convocation Ceremony in Hyderabad, recognising faculty members who completed advanced training in Artificial Intelligence, leadership and emerging technologies. The initiative has trained nearly 400 educators, strengthening industry-academia collaboration across Telangana.
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Gadwal Weavers Society has opened a new saree store in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, further promoting Telangana's iconic handloom heritage. Established in 1986, the society continues to support weavers, preserve traditional craftsmanship and offer authentic Gadwal sarees to modern consumers.
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The Culinary Lounge is launching "Kakatiya à la Française", a cultural and culinary initiative that reimagines Telangana's food heritage through French gastronomy. The programme includes expert-led discussions, workshops, art showcases and curated dining experiences aimed at promoting Telangana cuisine globally.
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INCOIS has released a specialised El Niño bulletin warning of above-normal Indian Ocean temperatures until 2027. The developing climate event could trigger coral bleaching, marine heatwaves, reduced fish catches, and increased coastal erosion on India's east coast while benefiting maritime operations on the west coast.
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Enforcement agencies are investigating an alleged adulterated diesel racket supplying low-cost mixed fuel to private bus operators in Hyderabad. Officials suspect a Medchal-based network and are planning inspections, while also examining safety violations that could endanger passengers and vehicles.
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The appointment of SBICAPS to review Hyderabad Metro Phase-I valuation, financing and Phase-II expansion has raised fresh concerns over delays in the takeover process and the future of Metro Phase-II, with the State and Centre set to act on the consultant's recommendations
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The Telangana government has appointed SBICAPS to reassess Hyderabad Metro Phase-I valuation and financing despite completing a similar exercise last year. The move has triggered questions over the earlier valuation, a Rs 84-crore upfront fee, and delays in securing loans for the takeover
