"hyderabad"

Villagers in Thalamala, Luxettipet mandal, were alarmed by the reported movement of a tiger near their fields. Forest officials confirmed pugmarks and advised caution. The female tiger reportedly moved from Maharashtra and is now shuttling between Thalamala and Peddampet forests

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress high command’s decision to field V Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Senior leaders met former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav to pacify him, amid his concerns over local and non-local factors

The Special Operations Team, Malkajgiri, and Keesara police arrested Lokesh Bareth, an interstate drug peddler from Rajasthan, in Hyderabad and seized 7 kg of opium and 2 kg of poppy straw worth Rs 1 crore. Efforts continue to trace his associate

A 30-year-old man from Odisha allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a speeding train on the tracks between Moula Ali and Charlapalli in Hyderabad. Police say he struggled to find a job and faced financial distress

The EAGLE team arrested D Rataji Prajapati, kingpin of a major drug money laundering network linked to Nigerian cartels. The operation led to the seizure of Rs. 3 crore hawala funds and exposed a nationwide network spanning Mumbai, Delhi, and Goa

India’s first Chhota Bheem-themed café will open in Hyderabad’s Hitec City by December 2025. A collaboration between Green Gold Animation and EBG Group, the ₹200 crore project aims to expand nationwide with 300 outlets combining dining, play, and storytelling.

BRS leader and former MP B Vinod Kumar accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of lacking sincerity on BC reservations and urged the Telangana government to seek Ninth Schedule protection for BC quotas, while calling for real constitutional action instead of political theatrics

The GHMC’s city-wide road safety drive has filled 13,738 potholes, repaired 755 catch pits, and replaced 356 covers. Commissioner R.V. Karnan is monitoring the mission closely, urging officials to complete all road repairs within a week.

Voters in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election on November 11 can vote using any of 12 valid photo ID proofs, including Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and driving licence, the District Election Commissioner said, ensuring no eligible voter is left out.

A 35-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his co-worker at a brick and cement unit in Ghatkesar, Hyderabad, after being accused of stealing a mobile phone. Police later altered the case from suspicious death to murder.

In the BCCI Senior Women's T-20 Championship, Hyderabad suffered a 48-run loss to Tripura, while in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Karnataka defeated Hyderabad by 28 runs in the first round. Hyderabad's batting faltered in both matches, leaving them with tough losses

The 233rd Brilliant Trophy chess tournament, organised by Brilliant Chess Academy, will take place on October 11 and 12 at Brilliant Grammar High School in Hyderabad. The event offers Rs 10,000 in prize money. Players must register by 1 pm on October 11

India battled to a 1-1 draw against Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. Rahim Ali scored a last-minute equalizer after Ikhsan Fandi gave Singapore the lead. Despite playing with 10 men for most of the match, India earned a vital point

Telangana’s Gadipalli Prashanth has been appointed captain of the Indian men’s team for the 2025 World Paravolleyball World Cup in Fort Wayne, USA. A dedicated player, Prashanth has represented India at the 2023 ParaVolley World Cup in Cairo

Rising Stars (Secunderabad) defeated WE3 ‘B’ 55-53 in a nail-biting match, while St. Francis Boys comfortably won 60-49 against Trinity BP in the Annual League Basketball Championship 2025-26 for the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy at YMCA Secunderabad

India's junior badminton team secured their first-ever mixed-team medal at the BWF World Junior Championships by defeating Korea 44-45, 45-30, 45-33 in a thrilling quarterfinal. They will face Indonesia in the semi-finals, with a historic medal now guaranteed

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government will decide its next steps, including legal measures, after receiving the High Court order on the stay of local body election notification. Ministers reiterated commitment to 42 percent BC reservations

Moghalpura police arrested two persons for allegedly attacking a parcel delivery boy, Nadeem Qureshi, at Sultan Shahi. The incident occurred when the suspects argued with him while he was waiting to deliver a parcel, causing injuries

With the US, UK and Canada tightening visa rules and costs rising, Indian students, especially from Telugu States, are exploring new study destinations like New Zealand, Germany, and Italy that offer easier visa policies, affordability and better post-study work opportunities

Continuous rains for over two weeks have hit business in Hyderabad’s old city, with traders near Charminar reporting poor sales due to fewer tourists and local buyers. Many are struggling to pay workers’ salaries, shop rents and utility bills