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Hyderabad:Hyderabad Traffic Police issued notification for traffic diversion and parking arrangements for Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort on August 15, from 6 am to 12 pm. The road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed for traffic. Golf Club Lane: Traffic from 7 Tombs towards Golconda Fort will be diverted towards Jamali Darwaza. Golconda Bus Stop: Traffic from GHMC Ground, GHMC Island will be diverted towards Mothi Mahal Crossroads. Tawakal Store, Bada Bazaar: Traffi
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory in view of the Bonalu festivities on July 20 and 21, with diversions planned across old city, Amberpet, and Chilkalguda areas to ensure public safety and smooth movement of devotees. Traffic diversions will be enforced around Mahankali Temple in Amberpet from 6 a.m. on July 20 to 6 a.m. on July 22. Vehicles from Uppal heading towards Chaderghat or MGBS will have to use Amberpet flyover. Devotees visiting the temple will be allowed to park at t ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement drive on April 2, 2026, targeting drivers using mobile phones. A total of 308 drivers were caught, including 262 two-wheeler riders, 3 three-wheeler drivers, and 43 four-wheeler drivers. D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Hyderabad, said, "Using a mobile phone while driving is a serious traffic violation that poses a significant risk to lives on the road." According to the Hyderabad Traffic Police official, "During the drive, a total of 308 drivers were found violati ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): The sleuths of Commissioner's Task Force, Golconda Zone, in a joint operation with the H-Fast team and Mangalhat Police, busted an illegal racket of storing and selling stale and spoiled sheep and goat offal in Hyderabad, seizing approximately 12 tonnes of the contraband worth Rs 10 lakh. The raid was conducted at a store located near Akbari Masjid, Aman Nagar Colony, Mangalhat, Hyderabad. One person, identified as Rafi Ahmed (52), manager of the sto ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): The sleuths of Commissioner's Task Force, Golconda Zone, in a joint operation with the H-Fast team and Mangalhat Police, busted an illegal racket of storing and selling stale and spoiled sheep and goat offal in Hyderabad, seizing approximately 12 tonnes of the contraband worth Rs 10 lakh. The raid was conducted at a store located near Akbari Masjid, Aman Nagar Colony, Mangalhat, Hyderabad. One person, identified as Rafi Ahmed (52), manager of the store, was apprehended during the operation. The owner of the store, Mohd Afroz, is absconding. Also ...Read More >
Rangareddy (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Mithila Nagar colony, Meerpet Municipal Corporation, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Following the weather forecast of more rain in the next two days, a day earlier, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked the state administration to stay on high alert to manage the situation. Also Read | Ladakh Statehood Protest: Curfew Continues in Leh and Kargil To Maintain Law and Order; Home Ministry Team Meets LAB, KDA Members. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), officials across all dep ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): The sleuths of Commissioner's Task Force, Golconda Zone, in a joint operation with the H-Fast team and Mangalhat Police, busted an illegal racket of storing and selling stale and spoiled sheep and goat offal in Hyderabad, seizing approximately 12 tonnes of the contraband worth Rs 10 lakh. The raid was conducted at a store located near Akbari Masjid, Aman Nagar Colony, Mangalhat, Hyderabad. One person, identified as Rafi Ahmed (52), manager of the store, was apprehended during the operation. The owner of the store, Mohd Afroz, is absconding. Accor ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Golconda zone Task Force sleuths, along with the H-FAST team and Mangalhat police, seized about 12 tonnes of spoiled sheep and goat offal worth approximately Rs 10 lakh and arrested one person during a raid at a store named A to Z Sheep & Goat Offal, located in Aman Nagar Colony of Mangalhat. The arrested was identified as store manager Rafi Ahmed (52) from Tolichowki. The store owner, Mohd Afroz, is currently absconding. Earlier, a case was registered against the store owner at Mangalhat police station and GHMC had imposed a fine for storing and selling stale meat. According to p ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 3: The sleuths of Commissioner's Task Force, Golconda Zone, in a joint operation with the H-Fast team and Mangalhat Police, busted an illegal racket of storing and selling stale and spoiled sheep and goat offal in Hyderabad, seizing approximately 12 tonnes of the contraband worth Rs 10 lakh. The raid was conducted at a store located near Akbari Masjid, Aman Nagar Colony, Mangalhat, Hyderabad. One person, identified as Rafi Ahmed (52), manager of the store, was apprehended during the operation. The owner of the store, Mohd Afroz, is absconding. Rotten Meat Scandal Rocks Kashmir ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (PTI) BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra on Monday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa of "distorting history and disrespecting the legacy" of the Mysore royal family, particularly Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, in a dispute over the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam. Responding to Mahadevappa's recent claim that Tipu Sultan had laid the foundation for the KRS dam, the BJP MLA took to 'X' to criticise what he called an "attempt to rewrite well-documented history". "From the beginning, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has shown contem ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Core Urban Region (CURE) -- comprising GHMC, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) -- collected Rs 2,558.80 crore in property tax for 2025-26. Before the merger of 27 ULBs, the GHMC alone collected Rs 2,038 crore in 2024-25. Officials said the increase was driven largely by a 90% interest waiver on arrears under a One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme, which yielded Rs 548 crore. GHMC secured Rs 233 crore, CMC Rs 189 crore and MMC Rs 126 crore under OTS. CMC, covering Serilingampally, Kukatpally and Quthbullapur, emerged as the top contrib ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement drive on April 2, 2026, targeting drivers using mobile phones. A total of 308 drivers were caught, including 262 two-wheeler riders, 3 three-wheeler drivers, and 43 four-wheeler drivers. D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Hyderabad, said, "Using a mobile phone while driving is a serious traffic violation that poses a significant risk to lives on the road." Also Read | Kolkata Bumble Scam: Man Lured to 'Cafe Couple Zone', Beaten and Forced To Pay INR 11,000 Bill. Acc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An ongoing case in the Delhi High Court has brought fresh focus on corruption and extortion rackets allegedly operating inside Tihar Jail, with the court informed on Wednesday that nine prison officials have been suspended and transferred following a preliminary probe. The officials are accused of colluding with inmates to extort money in exchange for providing certain facilities within the prison. The action followed a series of court directions in response to a petition by a former inmate, who flagged serious concerns about extortion, prisoner safety, and overall jail management. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >
Rangareddy (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Mithila Nagar colony, Meerpet Municipal Corporation, Rangareddy district, Telangana.Following the weather forecast of more rain in the next two days, a day earlier, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked the state administration to stay on high alert to manage the situation.According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), officials across all departments have been instructed to closely monitor ...Read More >
Mandya: Social Welfare Minister and Mysuru District In-Charge Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has claimed that the foundation stone for the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagar) Dam was first laid by Tipu Sultan, though no one dares to speak about it openly today. Speaking at a public event after laying the foundation stone for a new Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan within the existing Ambedkar Bhavan premises in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, on Sunday, Mahadevappa asserted that it was Tipu Sultan who initially planned and laid the foundation for the reservoir . "Even today, this is inscribed at the main gate of the KRS d ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Officials of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Saturday, October 25, fenced a public utility land measuring 4,300 sq. yards, valued at around Rs 86 crore, in Kondapur, Serilingampalli mandal of Rangareddy district. Criminal cases have been registered at the Gachibowli police station against those accused of attempting to encroach on the land. The land is located within the Osmania University Teachers' Welfare Society layout at Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Kondapur, which originally consisted of 370 residential plots approved by the gram panchayat i ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police have announced traffic diversions and parking arrangements for the Independence Day celebrations at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, on August 15. The main event will begin at 10 am, with the road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort closed to general traffic from 6 am to 12 pm. Traffic from Seven Tombs towards Golconda Fort will be diverted to Jamali Darwaza. Vehicles from GHMC Ground and GHMC Island will be routed to Mothi Mahal X Road. Traffic from Bada Bazar will be diverted to GHMC Island, and local traffic from Chota Bazar will be diverted to Mothi Darwaza. V ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12: Raveena Tandon's son Ranbir Thadani has turned 18 and the actress welcomed him to adulthood with a heartfelt note. Raveena took to Instagram, where she shared a string of adorable pictures from Ranbir and her actress-daughter Rasha's younger days. For the caption, the star wrote: "Welcome to Adulthood my son, Happy 18 th . I love you , your my heart, My sunshine , my forever love . Proud of the Man you've become. Kind , compassionate , strong, caring. Mahadev walks with you (sic) ." She added: "Thank you for choosing me for being your mum, you wise old soul @ranbirthadani." I ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: State BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday slammed the Congress government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to address farmers' issues despite completing 19 months in office. Speaking at the Kisan Morcha state office-bearers' meeting at the BJP headquarters in Hyderabad, he accused the state government of neglecting farmers due to its skewed policies. He urged party workers to collaborate with the Kisan Morcha to highlight farmers' grievances and counter the Congress' "anti-farmer" stance. He directed the Morcha members to launch agitations, gather grassroots- ...Read More >
Officials have appealed to the public to avoid purchasing meat or food products from unhygienic outlets Representative Image ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Food officials seized over a ton of adulterated ginger-garlic paste in Hyderabad raids * Rotten goat and sheep offal worth hundreds of kilograms was seized from Mangalhat unit * Authorities urged public to avoid unauthorised food outlets and report suspicious activity Did our AI summary help? Let us know. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax offices and submit proper documentation explaining their turnover and eligibility. It clarified that ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The political slugfest following the gang-rape of a law student inside a college continued Saturday as TMC took pains to distance itself from the "misogynistic remarks" of its own netas, emphasising instead the "quick action taken against the accused". Opposition, however, questioned security for women at workplaces and educational institutes and "promised to stay on the roads"."The remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime were made in their personal capacities. The party unequivocally disassociates itself from their statements and condemns the sa ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham has defended District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa's statement about Tipu Sultan laying the foundation stone for Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, asserting that it is historically accurate. However, he expressed concern that the statement is being distorted to create unnecessary controversy. Speaking at a press conference at Patrakarthara Bhavan, Purushotham said, "Tipu Sultan was indeed the first to lay the foundation stone for KRS Dam. But due to war defeats, the project did not advance during his rule. Minister Mahadevappa merely pointed out ...Read More >
Rangareddy (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Mithila Nagar colony, Meerpet Municipal Corporation, Rangareddy district, Telangana.Following the weather forecast of more rain in the next two days, a day earlier, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked the state administration to stay on high alert to manage the situation.According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), officials across all departments have been instructed to closely monitor flood-prone areas and take proactive measures to ensure public safety.The chief minister has also i ...Read More >
Rangareddy (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Mithila Nagar colony, Meerpet Municipal Corporation, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Following the weather forecast of more rain in the next two days, a day earlier, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked the state administration to stay on high alert to manage the situation. According to the Chief Minister Office (CMO), officials across all departments have been instructed to closely monitor flood-prone areas and take proactive measures to ensure public safety. The chief minister has al ...Read More >
Officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), who attempted to demolish commercial encroachments near the Monda Market of Secunderabad, had to drop their mission in the face of stiff resistance from shop owners here on Saturday. As part of planned demolition drives across the city over the weekend, GHMC officials arrived at the site with earth-mover equipment and heavy police escort. However, large crowds gathered at the location within no time, resisting the attempt. People ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bandhan Bank's net profit in the first quarter of FY 2026 recorded a 65% slump at Rs 372 crore compared with Rs 1,063 crore posted in the year-ago period. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD and CEO of the bank, attributed the decline to stress in microfinance asset.Even though the bank's total business grew by 11% to Rs 2.8 lakh crore last year, a 119% rise in provisions due to write-offs and high slippages in the microfinance book brought its Q1 net profit down, Sengupta said. "The loan book could not be raised because of guardrails. But those regulations were necessary. We hope that from Q3 ...Read More >