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River water activist V Prakash Rao said there is no need for an EOI or fresh tenders for KLIP rehabilitation. Only the Medigadda barrage block needs repair. He linked delays to politics and called the EOI an election gimmick.

Major General G Srinivas has taken over as Commandant of the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad. A seasoned Gunner Officer, he brings vast experience in operational logistics, joint planning, and defence leadership. He succeeds Lt Gen Harsh Chhibber

NIMS Hyderabad inaugurated three advanced physiotherapy devices worth Rs. 40 lakh, including Dynamometry, Foot Pressure Analysis System and Shortwave Diathermy. The equipment will aid treatment of diabetic foot care, sports injuries, arthritis, rehabilitation needs and chronic conditions, officials said

Chithralayam Studios announced its new film Baa Baa Black Sheep, a new-age crime comedy revolving around guns, gold and three individuals in a one-day journey. Directed by Guni Manchikanti, its motion poster was launched on Dussehra by filmmaker Tarun Bhaskar

A truck carrying a liquor consignment caught fire on Street No. 8 in Ramanthapur on Wednesday after overhead wires sparked flames. The driver escaped unhurt, liquor bottles were gutted, and police restored order as crowds tried to grab burning bottles

The DRI Hyderabad unit seized over 1,300 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.6 crore in Vijayawada. The drugs were hidden in a truck coming from Chhattisgarh. Three people, including the mastermind from Tamil Nadu, were arrested under the NDPS Act

Hyderabad Traffic Police has imposed diversions for Durga Matha idol immersions on October 1 from 3 PM to October 2, 6 AM. Several routes near Tank Bund and PVNR Marg will be restricted. Public is advised to take alternate roads

Hyderabad witnessed festive fervour on Wednesday as devotees thronged temples for Ayudha Puja and shopped at crowded markets for Vijayadasami. Traditional bazaars and malls alike were decorated, while pandals, temple committees and the Bengali community organised Navaratri puja and prasadam distribution.

Ahead of Dasara, Hyderabad's bus and train stations are packed as people travel to their hometowns. TGSRTC has added 7,754 special buses, while SCR runs extra trains. Despite the rush, the mood remains festive and energetic across stations

Senior IPS officer Charu Sinha has officially taken charge as the new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Telangana. She promised to boost the fight against corruption, ensure transparent governance, and protect public interest across the state

RRR project around Hyderabad faces major hurdles as farmers intensify protests against alleged biased realignment shielding lands of Congress leaders and firms. While the government targets 2027-28 completion, uncertainty persists amid displacement, compensation disputes, and growing unrest

A degree student from Hyderabad, identified as Chanakya of Kukatpally, went missing after slipping into the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar on Tuesday. He was on a trip with friends. SDRF teams launched rescue operations, which are still underway

An 82-year-old woman was murdered by her daughter in Hyderabad’s SR Nagar on Tuesday after a heated argument. The accused, Madhavi, allegedly attacked her mother Laxmi with an iron rod. Neighbours alerted police, who took Madhavi into custody

The Telangana ACB registered 23 cases in September 2025, arresting 22 public servants and seizing Rs 8.91 lakh in trap cases. Between January and September, 203 cases were booked, assets worth Rs 58.36 crore uncovered, and one conviction secured

IPS officer VC Sajjanar assumed charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner, pledging a citizen-centric approach under ‘People Welfare Policing’. His priorities include law and order, women’s safety, AI-driven policing, tackling drugs, cybercrime awareness, food safety, and stricter traffic enforcement

Osmania University denied CAS promotions to 46 faculty members, triggering protests and allegations of bias. Teachers claim they met UGC norms, while the university cites poor research quality. The issue has been raised with OU Chancellor and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma

While Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated across the nation, it is high time to remember and pay homage to the ‘Father of the Nation’ through an exclusive philatelic material

Kinnera Lakshmi Jangaiah, a local BRS leader, was brutally attacked in Medipally. Suspect Srinivas surrendered at the police station. Police are investigating the motive, possibly linked to a personal dispute. Jangaiah is stable and under hospital care

Researchers at IIIT Hyderabad and KAUST have developed low-cost, flexible capacitive pressure sensors using PDMS foam and cotton textiles. These scalable sensors, published in IEEE, are highly sensitive and ideal for use in wearables, robotics, and healthcare applications

Nagabhushan Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad, has qualified for the Boston Marathon 2026 after completing the challenging Ladakh Marathon at 11,000 feet. Starting only five years ago, he now inspires others by proving age is no barrier in long-distance running