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Hyderabad-based eye surgeon Dr Santosh G Honavar has been ranked among the top 2 per cent of global researchers in the 2024 Stanford–Elsevier list. For the fifth time, he topped India's ophthalmology list and also led the career-long research impact rankings

Doctors at Little Stars & She Hospital saved an 8-month-old baby from Rajahmundry by removing a large tumour compressing his windpipe. Using thoracoscopy—a minimally invasive surgery—the team avoided major complications. The baby recovered well and was discharged safely

Nearly 160 contract nurses hired during the Covid pandemic have not received salaries for five months and staged a dharna at the DME office in Hyderabad. They demanded immediate payment, accusing health officials of negligence and warning of an indefinite strike

Sai Srinivas, a software engineer and NGO member, donated blankets and food to Chenchu families in Nallamala forest in memory of his late father. The team promised chappals soon. Forest officials and activist Puli Raju helped with the outreach

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to declare Medaram’s Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara a national festival. He unveiled redevelopment plans and promised expansion would finish before the 2025 Maha Jatara. The government will preserve tribal traditions and support the temple’s renovation

A moving car caught fire near Nanakramguda toll gate on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road around midnight. Luckily, the driver and passengers escaped unharmed. A short circuit in the engine is suspected. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Investigation is ongoing

Three men were arrested in Hyderabad for kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering a woman near Kismatpur bridge. The crime occurred on September 14. CCTV footage and investigation led police to the accused, who confessed to the brutal act

A couple near Kokapet in Narsingi was attacked and robbed by a six-member gang on motorcycles on Sunday night. The assailants brandished sharp weapons, assaulted the victims and fled with a gold chain, a phone and cash. Police are investigating

An unidentified young woman died after being run over by a rashly driven truck while crossing a busy road at Hayathnagar on Tuesday. Police suspect she was a college student and have begun an investigation to identify her and the driver

India is facing a growing problem with resistant hypertension. Out of 20 crore people with high blood pressure, only 2 crore have it under control. Experts say treatments like Renal Denervation may help those whose BP doesn't respond to medicine

Telangana HC directs State government to submit details of terminated Additional Public Prosecutors, their remaining service period, and newly appointed APPs. Petitioners allege illegal terminations without notice. The matter is adjourned for government response on Tuesday

Telangana High Court seeks explanation from Ranga Reddy District Collector over alleged violation of court orders regarding disputed Bhudan lands in Nagaram village. Notices were also issued to IAS and IPS officers; matter posted to October 10

A 79-year-old man, Jayaprakash Ramanna, died of suspected asphyxiation after a fire broke out in his Neredmet residence, possibly due to a short circuit. Firefighters controlled the blaze after four hours, and police have registered a case

Bandlaguda police arrested two men involved in auto rickshaw and bike thefts across Hyderabad. Four vehicles were recovered. The accused, aged 19 and 22, targeted parked vehicles. A third suspect is absconding, and police are continuing the investigation

A 62-year-old cloth merchant named Sukumaran died by suicide at his home in Chandragiri Colony, Neredmet, reportedly due to financial struggles. Police registered a case after a complaint from his daughter and have started an investigation

A broken sewer pipeline has left Hyderabad’s Government ENT Hospital in Koti flooded with drainage water, posing health risks to hundreds of patients and staff. Despite repeated complaints, civic bodies continue to shift blame without fixing the problem

Residents of Srinagar Colony in Hyderabad are facing severe sewage overflow, causing unhygienic conditions and health risks. Despite repeated complaints, GHMC and HMWSSB have not acted, leaving residents frustrated and demanding immediate intervention to resolve the issue

Three people have died in Hyderabad after their vehicles slipped on flooded, pothole-ridden roads. Experts warn poor maintenance and silt buildup make roads dangerous during rains. Authorities are urged to repair damaged roads and improve safety before more lives are lost

Nallakunta police arrested three persons, including Abbas Ali Sheikh, for cheating gold businessmen in Hyderabad. They collected 1,906 grams of 22-carat gold from Durga Bhavani Bullion Pvt Ltd on the pretext of making ornaments and sold it for personal gains

BRS submitted affidavits to the Assembly seeking disqualification of 10 defected MLAs and pressed the Speaker for early by-elections. MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused Congress and BJP of promoting defections and criticised Union Minister Bandi Sanjay for false allegations on BRS leaders