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Punjagutta police registered a case after Lok Bhavan staff received an email warning of bomb blasts at Lok Bhavan and Praja Bhavan. Security was increased and anti-sabotage checks were carried out. The police later confirmed it was a hoax email
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A Secunderabad man lost Rs 24.44 lakh after cyber scammers lured him into investing in a fake gold trading app promising high profits. When he was unable to withdraw his money, the fraudsters demanded more payments. A case has been registered
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A 25-year-old cab driver from Hyderabad, bedridden for a year due to an undiagnosed intrathyroidal parathyroid tumour, has recovered after high-precision surgery at Care Hospitals. The rare tumour had caused severe metabolic bone disease and a terminal-stage brown tumour infection
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BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of damaging Telangana’s identity, altering the Telangana Thalli statue and considering naming a road after Donald Trump. He said K Chandrashekhar Rao would return as Chief Minister
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AIMIM is preparing to expand its rural presence in Telangana by fielding candidates across several districts for the upcoming Gram Panchayat elections. The party is also yet to decide on contesting the West Bengal Assembly polls, with discussions expected after the notification
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The Indian Naval Band of the Eastern Naval Command enthralled visitors at Sarath City Mall with a multilingual musical concert held to commemorate the 1971 war victory. The stirring performance drew a strong response from families, youth and music lovers
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With temperatures dropping to single digits in Hyderabad, the Nehru Zoological Park has set up heaters, shade nets, wooden planks and insulated shelters to protect its animals. Dietary changes and added bedding materials are also helping them stay warm during the winter season.
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Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty transferred nine inspectors, including Gachibowli Inspector Mohd Habibullah Khan, who recently booked a land grabbing case against Revenue Minister Srinivas Reddy’s son Harsha. The officers were directed to join their new posts immediately and submit compliance.
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South Asian ambassadors visited Buddhavanam at Nagarjuna Sagar and praised its Buddhist structures and sculptures. Welcomed with cultural performances, they toured the Acharya Nagarjuna statue, Maha Stupa and other segments before enjoying a boat ride, highlighting Telangana’s Buddhist heritage tourism potential
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Hyderabad scored 256 on the opening day of the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 league match against Punjab at NFC Ground, Hyderabad. T S Rama Krishna (81) and Wafi Kachchhi (70) starred, while Punjab’s Anmoljeet claimed 7 wickets. Punjab reached 58/0
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Maharashtra gained a crucial first-innings lead against Hyderabad in the Vijay Merchant Trophy under-16 Elite Group match at Mulapadu. D Eknath scored 119 and Prajwal More hit 170 as Maharashtra reached 366/7 in reply to Hyderabad’s 301
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Telugu kickboxers Harsha Ratnakar and Naisha Bajaj reached the quarterfinals of the Senior World Kickboxing Championship in Dubai before winning State gold in Sangareddy. Naisha will compete in the Khelo India Asmita Zonal league, while both athletes seek greater support
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Hyderabad entered the knock-out phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 despite losing to Chandigarh by four wickets in Kolkata. P Aman Rao and Pragnay Reddy top-scored for Hyderabad, while Arjun Azad guided Chandigarh to victory with 63 runs
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The GVK-AISTA Senior National Tennis Championship qualifiers began at LB Stadium, Hyderabad, with players across 35, 45 and 55 years categories. C H Nagaraju led the 45-plus group, while several veterans including Ramgopal, Appala Raju and Samson Yohan registered wins
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The Congress government is spending Rs 115 on each 500 ml packaged water pack at the Global Summit, days after controversy over food plate costs. The premium packs, specially ordered for the event, raise fresh questions amid the State’s ongoing financial constraints
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Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (Hydraa) will use drones to monitor and prevent illegal encroachments on government lands. Authorities are reclaiming occupied lands, erecting fences and notices, and cracking down on illegal sheds and rental activities
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The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for seven Telangana districts as minimum temperatures are expected to fall by 3 to 4 degree Celsius over the next two days. Hyderabad may record 11 to 15°C, while several northern districts have already seen single-digit temperatures.
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A 37-year-old man admitted to Gandhi Hospital after consuming pesticide due to financial debts died by suicide by jumping from a third-floor window early on Monday. Hospital staff tried to revive him, but he died. Chilkalguda police have begun investigation.
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The Task Force (North) and Karkhana Police arrested five members of a Nepali dacoity gang that robbed Capt D K Giri at Gunrock Enclave. Gold, cash and valuables worth Rs 10 lakh were recovered, while eight accused remain absconding.
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A 16 year old intermediate student was murdered at her house in Warasiguda on Monday. Police suspect the attacker was known to her. She died on the spot due to heavy bleeding. Police have started investigation and further details are awaited