14+ hour, 19+ min ago   (126+ words) Heavy rains lashed Telangana under renewed active monsoon conditions, with Siddipet recording the State’s highest rainfall. Kondapak received 145.3 mm, while several Hyderabad areas, including Secunderabad, Bowenpally and Alwal, witnessed heavy rain and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Hyderabad: Heavy rains lashed…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (295+ words) A Viksit Bharat 2047-themed Lord Ganesha idol and futuristic pandal in Hyderabad’s Lalita Bagh are drawing devotees ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Organised by the Mallikarjun Nagar Youth Welfare Association, the celebrations combine technology, patriotism and devotion Hyderabad: As the devotees…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (189+ words) The TGSPDCL has made extensive arrangements for Ganesh festivities, including free electricity connections to pandals, special power supply systems, emergency response teams and round-the-clock monitoring. CMD Jitesh V Patil inspected arrangements at Khairatabad and Balapur Ganesh pandals The TGSPDCL is…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (244+ words) Various organisations held a protest meeting at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad on Sunday, demanding steps to protect Waqf and Jamia Nizamia properties. Speakers urged sustained public pressure, community participation and accountability, while women were asked to actively join the movement....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (218+ words) A 50-kg laddu prepared in Tapeswaram, East Godavari district, will be offered to the Khairatabad Ganesh idol during the festival. Artisans observed Ganapati Deeksha while preparing the laddu, which is scheduled to reach Hyderabad by road on Monday. Hyderabad: Khairatabad…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (250+ words) Hyderabad markets witnessed heavy crowds ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with residents buying idols, flowers, fruits and decorative items. Rythu Bazars and major shopping areas saw a surge in customers, while vehicles transporting idols caused traffic congestion across several key city…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (250+ words) The Yogi Ganesh Association of Kangti, founded in 1995, has combined Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with social initiatives. Inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, the association supports needy families, organises chess tournaments and promotes environmental protection and youth development. Sangareddy: Inspired by Lokmanya…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (186+ words) YRP Foundation has launched its 9th consecutive eco-friendly Ganesh idol distribution drive, handing out 20,000 clay idols in Hyderabad and Nalgonda for Vinayaka Chavithi. Hyderabad: YRP Foundation is distributing 20,000 eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols across Hyderabad and Nalgonda on the occasion of Vinayaka…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (349+ words) A 21-year-old youth from Khammam district, who was earlier jailed in a POCSO case and released on bail, died by suicide at Mudigonda mandal headquarters. In his suicide note, Vinay Kumar Yadav alleged harassment and extortion by the girl’s relatives....

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (147+ words) Hyderabad Task Force and Kacheguda police arrested two interstate drug peddlers and seized 21.2 kg of marijuana and 1 litre of hashish oil worth Rs 23 lakh. Police said the suspects allegedly procured the drugs from an absconding supplier from Odisha. Two interstate…...