Task Force Busts Gambling Den in Attapur, 7 Arrested
In a crackdown on illegal gambling activities, the Rajendranagar Zone Task Force, in coordination with the Attapur Police, busted a gambling den in Panduranganagar, Attapur, Hyderabad, and arrested seven persons allegedly involved in gambling. The operation was carried out on the evening of 15 July 2026 after police received specific intelligence about illegal card gambling […]
Hyderabad School’s Kalma Homework Row: Parents Withdraw Complaint
A controversy surrounding a private school in Hyderabad’s Saidabad area has come to a close after the parents of a Class 2 student decided to withdraw their police complaint. The dispute began when the parents alleged that their six-year-old Hindu son had been assigned homework asking him to read and recite the Kalma and Surah […]
Hyderabad student missing in Finland for over two months found dead
An 18-year-old student from Hyderabad who had been missing in Finland for more than two months has been found dead in the sea near Helsinki, bringing a tragic end to an extensive search. The student, identified as Gujja Manideep Reddy, disappeared on May 5, 2026. Finnish authorities confirmed that a body recovered from the sea […]
Residents of BS Maktha, MS Maktha protest against eviction drive in Hyderabad
Residents of BS Maktha and MS Maktha in Hyderabad organised a large protest on Friday, July 10, 2026, after concerns spread that the State government was planning to remove houses in their neighbourhoods. A large number of residents gathered near the Necklace Road railway station road to oppose the suspected eviction and demolition drive. The […]
Hyderabad housing market holds steady in H1 2026; GCCs drive record office leasing
Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s real estate sector maintained stable growth during the first half of 2026, with the residential market showing steady demand while commercial office leasing recorded strong expansion. The growth was largely supported by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology companies and multinational firms expanding their operations in the city. According to real estate market data, […]
Hyderabad Task Force rescues kidnapped minor from Bandlaguda
Hyderabad: In a swift operation, the Hyderabad Police successfully rescued a kidnapped minor from the Bandlaguda area and arrested six people allegedly involved in the crime. The prompt response by the police helped ensure the victim was recovered safely before further harm could occur. According to preliminary information, the police received a complaint regarding the […]
Man Stabbed to Death After Dispute in Hyderabad’s Balapur; Two Suspects Absconding
Hyderabad: A 29-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute in Mariyam Colony under the Balapur police station limits during the early hours of Monday. Police have identified the victim as Fahad Bin Abdul Rahman Balkhashar, a local entrepreneur who operated a vehicle washing service centre in the area. Authorities have launched a […]
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal begins Hyderabad-Riyadh flights
Saudi Arabia’s budget airline flyadeal has officially launched its first-ever scheduled passenger service to India with the commencement of daily non-stop flights between Hyderabad and Riyadh. The new international route marks a significant milestone for the airline and is expected to strengthen air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia while offering passengers a more affordable […]
Hyderabad SIR online forms face Aadhaar-Voter ID mismatch issue
Hyderabad: Thousands of voters in Hyderabad are reportedly facing difficulties while submitting their online enumeration forms under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, primarily due to mismatches between details on their Aadhaar cards and Voter ID cards. The issue has slowed down the online verification process and caused anxiety among many […]
Hyderabad on dengue alert as changing mosquito behaviour challenges traditional control measures
Health authorities in Hyderabad have intensified dengue surveillance after warning that the disease is no longer confined to the monsoon season. Officials say changing rainfall patterns, urban living conditions, and shifts in mosquito behaviour are reducing the effectiveness of traditional vector-control measures, making dengue a year-round public health concern. Unlike earlier years, intermittent rainfall followed […]