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With Cyclone Montha triggering heavy rains across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy placed the administration on high alert and directed all departments to ensure public safety, protect crops, and provide relief in low-lying areas facing flooding and damage
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught lineman Prabhu Lal of the Electricity Department in Pedda Amberpet while accepting a Rs 6,000 bribe for releasing service numbers for new electricity meters. The bribe was recovered, and he was produced before the ACB Court in Nampally
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Drug smugglers in Hyderabad are increasingly using private courier and parcel delivery services to move narcotics like MDMA and marijuana across State borders. The EAGLE task force has intensified checks after uncovering student involvement and courier staff complicity.
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Hyderabad Police issued a fake poster alert after a digital image in Telugu claiming new WhatsApp and phone call rules went viral. Officials clarified the poster was fake and urged citizens to verify messages through official sources before sharing.
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Train services under the South Central Railway continued to remain disrupted due to heavy rains caused by cyclone Montha. Several trains were cancelled, partially cancelled, or diverted after severe waterlogging at Dornakal Yard. Restoration work is underway
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India opener Rohit Sharma has climbed to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time, surpassing Shubman Gill and Ibrahim Zadran after stellar knocks in the Australia series. Several Indian players also improved their rankings
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A young couple from Manchal mandal died by suicide in separate incidents, sparking grief across two villages. The woman’s family blamed her partner for her death, prompting a protest at the local police station. Police have launched an investigation.
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A cyclone-triggered downpour paralysed traffic across Hyderabad, particularly in the IT corridor, stranding commuters for hours. Metro stations and major roads witnessed heavy congestion, while HMWSSB and GHMC teams worked to clear waterlogging and restore normal traffic movement.
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A Avanish Rao scored a brilliant 134 to help Hyderabad post 361 in the second-round match of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) against Rajasthan in Jaipur. Rajasthan struggled to 23/3 in response on day 3
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Hyderabad secured a thrilling four-run victory over Karnataka in the quarterfinal of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Under-19) cricket championship, qualifying for the semifinal. Karan Yadav (40) and Aawez Ahmed (37) starred with the bat, while Vaibhav Sharma took 3 wickets
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Former Ranji all-rounder R A Swaroop has been appointed captain of Hyderabad’s team for the All India Veterans cricket tournament in Nagpur, starting October 29. The squad includes experienced players like Damodar Reddy, T Nitesh Reddy, and more
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East Bengal FC secured a commanding 4-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in the AIFF Super Cup, thanks to a brace from Thounaojam Bipin Singh and a debut goal by Hiroshi Ibusuki. The result strengthened East Bengal’s semi-final hopes
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The Asian Kho Kho Federation (AKKF) has officially recognised the Kho Kho Association of Philippines as its newest member, marking a milestone in the sport’s global expansion. The Philippines is poised to develop Kho Kho further within its local communities
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Hyderabad took a vital first-innings lead against Puducherry, as the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Puducherry ended in a draw on Tuesday
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Despite a sharp increase in voter enrolment over the years, Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency continues to record low voter turnout. Analysts cite urban apathy, floating population and weak mobilisation as reasons ahead of the November 11 bypoll
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A 35-year-old man, Vislawath Shankar, died after being assaulted by hotel workers in Saroornagar, Hyderabad, following a dispute over a Rs 600 payment. Police have registered a murder case against four hotel employees based on a complaint from his family
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed irrigation officials to prepare plans for diverting 80 tmcft of water from Tummidi Hatti to Sundilla and to finalise repair estimates for the Sundilla barrage. He also reviewed ongoing irrigation projects and Union Minister C R Patil’s letter
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Hyderabad police are considering arming patrol personnel with short firearms like 9 mm pistols after recent attacks on officers. The proposal aims to enhance safety during operations, as unarmed combat training has proved ineffective in real confrontations
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A man from Chandanagar, Hyderabad, died by suicide after his employer allegedly failed to return Rs. 13 lakh he had lent seven years ago. Police said financial distress and pressure from acquaintances led him to take the extreme step
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A retired schoolteacher from Hyderabad lost Rs. 90,000 to cyber fraudsters after she listed her furniture for sale online. The scammer, posing as a buyer, tricked her into scanning a QR code, leading to fraudulent bank withdrawals