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Dr Veena Kumari Dermal, a 1998-batch IPoS officer, has taken charge as Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Circle. Known for leading APT 2.0, she brings 27 years of expertise in tech deployment, policy reform, and administrative leadership to the role

Cybercriminals are targeting users with fake OTT subscription offers via WhatsApp and Google ads. Victims are tricked into installing harmful APKs that steal banking data. Officials urge caution and recommend reporting such scams to Cybercrime Helpline 1930 immediately

A two-day Cheriyal painting workshop by artist D Saikiran at CCT Spaces, Banjara Hills, saw enthusiastic participation from art lovers. Participants explored wall plate and mask painting techniques, learning the intricacies of the traditional art form through hands-on guidance

Railway police at Secunderabad busted an interstate drug racket and arrested a woman carrying 7.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 3.94 lakh. The accused, from Andhra’s Paderu, was working for a repeat offender named Bonya, who managed to escape

A rare Nizam-era water level recorder at Osman Sagar reservoir lies neglected due to lack of maintenance and technicians. Once crucial for monitoring floods, the British-made device now rusts away, sparking concern from historians and heritage enthusiasts in Hyderabad

Telangana is in deep financial trouble with over Rs 35,000 crore in pending dues. Contractors, employees, and welfare beneficiaries await payments. Revenue is falling short, borrowing is rising, and protests are spreading across the State under the Congress-led government

Four days after two daily wagers were kidnapped and brutally assaulted by a gang in Hyderabad, police are yet to arrest the suspects. Videos of the torture have gone viral, sparking criticism of policing and fears of gang rivalry.

In Hyderabad, authorities are allegedly cutting roadside trees down to stubs under the guise of pruning, harming tree health and violating WALTA norms. Activists accuse the electricity and municipal staff of illegal tree topping, causing long-term environmental damage

The RGIA police booked a couple, P Surender Mudiraj and P Kavitha, for allegedly duping a reporter and his family of Rs 18 lakh through chit fund schemes. The couple absconded after failing to repay the amount by July 2025

A fast-track special court in Dundigal sentenced K Shiva Kumar (33) to rigorous life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl and driving her to suicide in 2018. He had lured her under the pretext of love and later threatened her

Bandlaguda police arrested Mohd Akbar (37), a vegetable vendor, for smothering his three-year-old son Anaas, who had a heart condition, and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police teams are still searching for the child’s body

Telangana’s Regional Passport Office has relocated the Ameerpet and Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendras to MGBS Metro Station and Raidurg Siri Building, respectively. Both new PSKs, featuring improved amenities and security, will begin operations on September 16 with an official inauguration

Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority hopes to raise Rs 500 crore through plot auctions in Turkayamjal and Bachupally to fund pending projects. Despite optimism over high returns, officials are worried about poor pre-bid response amid a sluggish real estate market

KNRUHS has released the first-phase counselling notification for MBBS 2025-26 under Competent Authority Quota. Eligible candidates can submit web options online from September 16 to 18. Technical and regulatory assistance is available through dedicated contacts and email

Private professional and degree colleges in Telangana called off indefinite closure after the government assured release of Rs 600 crore in fee reimbursement dues within a week, with the remaining Rs 600 crore to be released before Diwali

Telangana farmers protest against the Regional Ring Road realignment, alleging the state government altered the southern route to protect lands of Congress leaders and private industries. They demand restoration of the original alignment and fair compensation for affected villages

Anganwadi teachers in Telangana staged protests against the State’s move to set up pre-primary schools, fearing job loss and closure of centres. Arrested during demonstrations, they announced a Chalo Secretariat protest on September 25 to press their demands

A Codemo survey shows BRS holding a 10 percentage points lead in the upcoming Jubilee Hills bypoll, with strong youth, women, and minority support. KCR tops CM preference, while Congress faces urban discontent and BJP struggles to break through

University of Hyderabad hosted a special orientation for newly admitted students with disabilities, featuring para-athletes, motivational speakers, and accessibility advocates. Organised by ECDAP and Ability Awareness, the event celebrated inclusion under the theme ‘Celebrating Abilities, Inspiring Possibilities’

The HRDA has urged Telangana’s health university, KNRUHS, to implement group health insurance for all UG and PG medical students. Citing constant exposure to infections during training, HRDA said this would protect students and reduce financial risks for their families