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A passenger from Sudan exhibiting symptoms consistent with Ebola has been shifted to Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad after arriving at RGIA Shamshabad. Samples have been sent to NIV Pune for testing, while authorities have strengthened surveillance at entry points.
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A rhesus macaque allegedly used in illegal circus performances in Hyderabad has been rescued by forest officials, police and PETA India. The monkey has been shifted to a shelter for treatment, while authorities initiate steps for its release into the wild.
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The Telangana government held high-level meetings with delegations from South Africa and Germany's Thuringia State, resulting in agreements to enhance cooperation in skill development, technology, healthcare, startups and investments. Discussions also focused on workforce training, innovation and industrial partnerships.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged the Congress and BJP to identify a State that achieved more progress than Telangana under K Chandrashekhar Rao. Citing economic and development indicators, he defended the BRS record and criticised the Congress government's performance.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted simultaneous searches at multiple properties linked to suspended former police officer Bhujanga Rao, a suspect in the phone tapping case, over allegations of disproportionate assets, officials said. Around 15 locations were reportedly searched in Hyderabad.
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The body of a 26-year-old woman recovered from Durgam Cheruvu has been identified as Roja Ramani of Nagole. Preliminary investigations suggest alleged harassment by bank loan recovery agents may have driven her to take the extreme step. Police are investigating.
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Inspired by New Zealand's popular fruit-farm dessert culture, Real Fruit Ice Cream is gaining traction in Hyderabad. Served at select cafes, the dessert combines fresh fruits with vanilla ice cream, offering customers a lighter, customisable and visually appealing alternative to conventional treats.
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A 39-year-old outsourcing data entry operator working at the Ranga Reddy District Collector’s office allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Turkayamjal. Police registered an abetment of suicide case against a loan inspector based on allegations made by the victim’s family.
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Telangana State Formation Day was celebrated across the Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Malkajgiri and Future City Police Commissionerates. Senior police officials hoisted the National Flag, paid tribute to Telangana martyrs and highlighted achievements in policing, technology adoption and public service.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao said government schools in Telangana would be developed on par with, or better than, corporate schools if the party returns to power. He made the remarks while distributing tablets to meritorious SSC students in Sircilla
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Hyderabad-based filmmaker Ankit Pogula’s documentary BheḌ Chāl (Herd Walk) has won the Best Film award at the Pasturas Film Festival 2026 in Argentina. The film explores the lives of Kuruba shepherds in Karnataka and their deep connection with land, livestock and sustainability.
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Legendary Dutch dragflicker Taeke Taekema has joined the Indian women’s hockey team for a specialised training camp during its Australia and New Zealand tour. The initiative aims to improve penalty-corner efficiency ahead of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Auckland.
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Jai Hanuman defeated Central Excise by seven wickets to win the HCA A-Division T20 League Championship. In the B-Division competition, P Harshith smashed an unbeaten 104 off 49 balls to guide Visaka to victory over Warangal District.
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Ultra runner Kartik Joshi has crossed 844 kilometres of his ambitious 4,200-km Kargil-to-Kanyakumari challenge. Battling extreme terrain and weather conditions, the Indore athlete is aiming to complete the journey in 55 days while attempting to set a new endurance record.
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With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 expanding to 12 teams, several star batters are set to take centre stage. From Shafali Verma and Georgia Voll to Hayley Matthews and Laura Wolvaardt, these players could shape the tournament’s outcome.
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New Indian wrestling head coach Emzarios Bentinidis has stressed personalised training and athlete-specific development plans as India prepares for the 2026 Asian Games. The Wrestling Federation of India trials finalised strong men's freestyle, Greco-Roman and women's squads for the continental event.
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Residents across Hyderabad reported frequent power cuts on Telangana State Formation Day, citing outages, voltage issues, and delayed responses from the electricity department. Complaints on social media highlighted billing errors, poor customer service, and dissatisfaction with supply reliability during peak summer
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A special POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced 70-year-old Mohd Zameeruddin to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor in 2023. The conviction followed police investigation and prosecution after a complaint by the victim’s family
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Hyderabad police registered cases against several individuals for damaging public property and creating a nuisance during celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory. Police said arrests would be made after identifying those involved through surveillance footage and social media videos.
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Cyberabad police have denied permission for the Navanirmana Sankalpa Sabha proposed in Gachibowli, citing possible law and order concerns. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan was expected to attend. Jana Sena Party is approaching the High Court.
