ADILABAD: A human trafficking racket targeting vulnerable women in tribal areas has been unearthed in Kumurambheem Asifabad district with the arrest of six persons, including a police constable. The gang is accused of luring single, widowed and financially distressed women under the pretext of marriage and employment and selling them to buyers in other states. According to the police, the victims, primarily women from impoverished families in tribal areas, were trafficked to Madhya Pradesh and f

HYDERABAD: Stressing the significance of a childs well-being over parental disputes, Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Thursday heard a contempt petition filed by P Shravan, a resident of Serilingampally in Rangareddy district, against his estranged wife, Nikitha Raj. The petitioner alleged that a previous High Court order granting him partial custody of his six-year-old daughter was being deliberately flouted by his wife. To ensure the girl does not suffer due to ongoing d

HYDERABAD: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will soon take up the survey, investigation and construction of two three-lane flyovers at Kukatpally Y junction one on the left-hand side (towards Ameerpet) and the other on the right-hand side (towards Miyapur) along NH-65. The Rs 180 crore project will be executed under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model and is part of the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) initiative, aimed

HYDERABAD: Tension prevailed at the GHMC Yousufguda Circle office on Thursday after Congress corporator from Rahmath Nagar, CN Reddy, allegedly abused and attempted to assault GHMC Assistant Municipal Commissioner A Balaraj. The incident occurred after Balaraj informed the corporator over phone that he was heading to the GHMC head office for an official meeting and could not meet immediately. Angered by the response, CN Reddy reportedly barged into the circle office and, in the presence of the D

HYDERABAD: With growing concerns over poor sanitation at tourist destinations, such as the lack of public toilets, improper waste disposal, and general uncleanliness, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has initiated efforts to improve hygiene at key locations across the city. To address these issues, GHMC has invited Requests for Proposal (RFP) from private agencies for the upkeep and sanitation of tourist spots in eight circles five in Khairatabad zone, two in Charminar and one

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday requested Union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to grant approval for the Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 project. During a meeting at Khattars residence in Delhi, Revanth briefed the former about the importance of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2 project, being taken up on a 76.4 km stretch, to meet the growing requirement of public transportation in the fast-developing Hyderabad city. The Metro Phase 2 will create hassle-free commuti

HYDERABAD: The government of Telangana and Tony Blair Institute of Global Change (TBIGC) on Thursday exchanged a letter of intent for partnering in Telangana Rising vision development and its implementation. The letter was exchanged in the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TBIGC founder and former UK prime minister Tony Blair in Delhi. During his meeting with Blair, the chief minister highlighted the key aspects of Telangana Rising vision, including rapid growth from a state GDP of

HYDERABAD: A day after the state government held an all-party meeting on the Andhra Pradesh governments Godavari-Banakacherla project, BRS MLA T Harish Rao alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy lacked knowledge on irrigation. Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Harish said: Revanth Reddy has less knowledge and more venom when it comes to Telangana water projects. Lies flowed like water at the meeting, he said and added that the meeting tried to blame BRS president and former chief mini

HYDERABAD: BJP MP Eatala Rajender on Thursday said that the then chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao always wanted the departments to place all their proposals before the Cabinet. Speaking to reporters here, Rajender said that he was ready for anything if he was proved wrong. Reiterating that the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme had the approval of the Cabinet, he asked: Can such a massive project be taken up without the approval of the Cabinet? He also released the draft minutes of the Cabinet

HYDERABAD: As Telangana gears up for local body elections, the BJP is bracing for a litmus test, with its performance likely to set the tone for the next Assembly polls. While the party aims to consolidate its position in the state, insiders reveal significant challenges in converting its recent electoral gains into a traditional vote bank. The ruling Congress is leaving no stone unturned to secure maximum seats in the local body polls, leveraging its welfare schemes such as Indiramma houses, qu

HYDERABAD: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court has exempted BJP MP Eatala Rajender from personal appearance in a criminal case filed against him for allegedly organising a political rally during the Covid-19 pandemic, in violation of official restrictions. While directing complainant and former Karimnagar ZP chairperson Thula Uma to file a counter affidavit, Justice Lakshman adjourned the matter to July 10 for further hearing. Rajender had approached the high court seeking quashing of

MULUGU: Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya alias Seethakka on Thursday stated that the state government was making efforts to bring technological facilities to government schools, especially in remote tribal areas. We aim to expand this initiative to all government schools with the help of voluntary organisations, she said. The minister was addressing the gathering after inaugurating a new computer lab in the PM Shri Model School in Bandarupally village of Mulugu district. Emphasising the i

HYDERABAD: Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Thursday described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a torchbearer for the next generation of India. It was only due to Rahul Gandhis efforts and pressure that the Modi government was forced to announce that it would conduct the enumeration of castes during the Census, Prabhakar said. The minister, along with Cabinet colleague Adluri Laxman Kumar, MP Anil Kumar Yadav and other party leaders, took part in Rahuls birthday celebrations organised by th

HYDERABAD: TPCC working president T Jayaprakash Reddy alias Jagga Reddy donated Rs 10 lakh to Harikrishna Prasad, a cancer patient on Thursday, marking the birthday of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Prasad, who hails from Tallapalli in Sangareddy district, is currently working in a Gurukula school. In the past too, Jagga Reddy extended financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 4 lakh respectively to two cancer patients in the Sangareddy Assembly constituency.

HYDERABAD: Two separate single judge benches of the Telangana High Court on Thursday issued notices to senior IAS officer Naveen Mittal in connection with the issuance of no objection certificates (NOCs) for evacuee property located in Survey No 284/6, Nanal Nagar, Gudimalkapur in the city. The NOCs were allegedly issued during his tenure as the Collector of Hyderabad district. The action stems from two separate petitions filed by petitioner Shanti Agarwal. In the first petition, she challenged

HYDERABAD: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the phone-tapping case questioned the prime accused, former SIB chief T Prabhakar Rao, for the fourth time on Thursday. The questioning, which lasted nearly seven hours, took place at the Jubilee Hills police station. According to sources, the SIT sought details on the confessions made by the other accused in the case. Prabhakar Rao was also questioned regarding the promotion of accused number two (A-2), D Praneeth Rao, including the circum

MAHBUBABAD: For the first time in the state, drone technology played a crucial role in resolving a missing person case. Dornakal Circle Inspector B. Rajesh launched a drone operation on Thursday morning, which led to the discovery of the decomposed body of U. Rakesh (26) on a remote hillockbringing to an end a four-day search that had gripped the local community. Rakesh, a resident of Ravigudem village in Dornakal mandal, had gone to a grocery store on Monday evening and never returned. We searc

HYDERABAD: The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad, held its 107th Convocation ceremony on Thursday to award BTech degrees to officers of the Technical Entry Scheme Course-43 at the MCEME Auditorium in Tirumalagiri. The chief guest, Prof Himanshu Rai, director of IIM Indore, highlighted the importance of character, ethical leadership and intellectual agility in both military and civilian domains. Congratulating the graduating officers, he urged them t

HYDERABAD: Association of Lady Entrepreneurs (ALEAP) President Rama Devi Kanneganti has been shortlisted for the prestigious United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize 2025. According to a press release issued on Thursday, this recognition has been given in appreciation of her commitment to empowering women through entrepreneurship. Under Rama Devis leadership, ALEAP has grown to over 10,000 members and made significant strides in building an entrepreneurial ecosystem for women in India. Tho

HYDERABAD: In a coordinated operation, Telangana police arrested 15 repeat offenders for the possession and circulation of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM). The arrests were made on Wednesday, following 57 cyber tipline complaints, which resulted in the registration of 34 FIRs under Sections 67 and 67B of the IT Act and Section 15 of the POCSO Act. Seventeen of these cases were filed at the Cybercrime Police Stations under the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) across th

HYDERABAD: Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil assured a Telangana delegation led by CM A Revanth Reddy that a meeting of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Ministers would soon be held to discuss the proposed Godavari-Banakacherla project. The Union Minister assured that justice would be done to Telangana irrigation projects. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, called on CR Patil in Delhi on Thursday and had a one-hour detailed discussion over th

HYDERABAD: The Telangana CID has arrested Saroj Shiswant Thorat, alias Saroj Bharath Kumar, director of Eagle Expert Immigration Consultancy, in connection with a widespread overseas job visa fraud that spanned several Indian states. The case came to light following a complaint filed by Ch Kamalakar, a resident of Karimnagar, who alleged that a consultancy operating under the name Abroad Study Plan Overseas Educational Consultancy, based in KPHB, Hyderabad, had defrauded him and his friend K Sun

HYDERABAD: In a unique ruling blending family law and animal welfare, the Telangana High Court ordered the return of a seized Labrador dog, named Aries, to its owner, but barred the dog from its own home. Justice B Vijaysen Reddys interim directive to GHMC came amidst bitter familial accusations, with the owner claiming illegal seizure after his brothers accused the pet of aggression and the judge asking the man if he preferred his best friend or his brother. Justice Vijaysen asked the GHMC to h

HYDERABAD: Traffic police personnel were left stunned and deeply disturbed during a special drive on Wednesday when five school bus drivers were found to be under the influence of alcohol while on duty. The drive, carried out by the West and North Zone Traffic Police, targeted school buses at 34 locations including Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Panjagutta, Begumpet, SR Nagar, Marredpally, Bowenpally, Trimulgherry, Mahankali, and Gopalpuram. A total of 324 school buses were inspected, out of whic

KHAMMAM: Stating that the previous Congress governments laid the foundation for development in the region, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday said that the present dispensation is carrying forward that legacy of growth. The deputy CM was addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for a new bus stand in Madhira constituency, which is being built at a cost of Rs 10 crore. He also launched 10 new buses on the occasion. It was the Congress governments that

HYDERABAD: The Opposition BRS is gearing up for an intense battle on behalf of the farmers against the deliberate negligence being shown by the Congress towards the states irrigation projects. BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao will soon convene a meeting to discuss the criminal negligence of the state government in the construction and management of irrigation projects. Several senior leaders of the party are expected to attend the meeting, which will discuss the govern

HYDERABAD: While directing Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar to register the plot,acquired from S Ram Reddy for development works in Uppal Bhagayat in the owners name, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday warned the official that if he fails to execute the courts order, he would have to undergo simple imprisonment of two weeks. In a contempt case, the high court told the then commissioner of HMDA Arvind Kumar and the then HMDA Land Acquisition Officer N Prasunamba to be ready to undergo simp

HYDERABAD: Even as the state government started disbursal of Rythu Bharosa amounts for the current Kharif season, confusion and concerns continue to prevail among farmers over the status of pending arrears from the previous agricultural season. The disbursement process, which began this week, marks the continuation of the states flagship crop input subsidy scheme aimed at easing the financial burden on cultivators. Sources privy to the matter informed TNIE that the state government is of the opi

HYDERABAD: In a landmark move for Hyderabads digital landscape, Google inaugurated its first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in the Asia-Pacific region and only the fourth globally in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the facility along with IT Minister D Sridhar Babu, MP Mallu Ravi, and Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan. The launch follows Googles unveiling of its Safety Charter for Indias AI-led Transformation in Delhi on June 17. GSEC will focus

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the Brahmos Aerospace company to expand its operations and facility in Hyderabad. On Monday, a delegation of Brahmos Aerospace comprising its MD & CEO, Jaiteerth R Joshi and Brahmos Hyderabad Executive Director Surampudi Sambasiva Prasad paid a courtesy call on the chief minister at his residence. IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu and DRDL Director GA Srinivasa Murthy were present in the meeting. During the meeting, the chief minister expla

HYDERABAD: The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Wednesday assured the Telangana government that it has no plans to reduce medical seats in the state but directed state health officials to ensure all necessary facilities are provided at government medical colleges. With this reassurance, operations at these colleges are expected to continue without disruption. The development comes after NMC issued notices to 26 government medical colleges in the state, following which the health officials, i

HYDERABAD: The Science branch of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is continuing the chemical treatment of nine sets of copper plates recently unearthed from a Muslim graveyard in Kodada village of Suryapet district, which are in the possession of Heritage department of Telangana. Speaking to TNIE , K Munirathnam Reddy, director (Epigraphy), Archaeological Survey of India, said, When we received the copper plates from the Suryapet district collector, they were covered in a significant amount

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said that the Godavari-Banakacherla project, proposed by the government of Andhra Pradesh, directly violates Sections 85(8)(d) and 90 of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014. Making a PowerPoint presentation on the project during a meeting of MPs from all parties, the minister said: It alters the operational schedule of the Polavaram National Project and violates the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) Award, which mandates consultat

HYDERABAD: The Telangana governments helpline numbers, set up to assist people from the state currently in Iran and Israel , received several calls on Wednesday from those stranded and their families. According to Ch Chakravarthi, PRO at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, no calls have been received from the main conflict zones so far. Most calls are from Baghdad, with people expressing fear and uncertainty. There are around 183 pilgrims in Iraq. We received approximately 15 calls on Wednesday from bo

HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday submitted a written reply to the notice issued by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on June 16 in connection with the Formula E race case, directing him to hand over his mobile phone. Referring to the ACBs letter dated June 13, Rama Rao pointed out that he had cooperated with the investigation by personally appearing before the ACB and answering all the queries posed to him. He wrote that on June 16, he was served another notice under Sect

HYDERABAD: Asserting that his government would not allow his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu to go ahead with Godavari-Banakacherla (G-B) project, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday stated that Telangana had a clear action plan to protect its interests. We will approach the courts, and if relief is not granted, we will go to the people, he said, following an all-party meeting of MPs convened here. The meeting adopted a resolution opposing the G-B project and also resolved

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has announced a crucial meeting to be held on June 18, 2025 at the Secretariat, inviting all Members of Parliament (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) to discuss the proposed Godavari-Banakacherla (G-B) project put forward by the Andhra Pradesh government. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will attend the meeting. Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy, who also serves as the BJP state president, and Bandi Sanjay Kumar have also been extended invitations to contribute the

HYDERABAD: A 20-hour layover at the Frankfurt airport has disrupted the onward travel plans of most passengers after their Hyderabad-bound Lufthansa flight was denied permission to land at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here. The flight LH752 departed Frankfurt at around 2.30 pm on Sunday and was originally expected to land in Hyderabad at 6 am on Monday. However, the non-stop flight was diverted back to its origin airport due to a omb threat. After three hours of journey on Saturday, the p

HYDERABAD: BRS MLA and former health minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for the National Medical Commissions (NMC) notices to 26 government medical colleges in Telangana. It is extremely unfortunate that the future of medical colleges, established with foresight by the BRS government, has now become uncertain under the Congress regime, Harish Rao said, while releasing copies of the notices issued by the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the NMC. The UGMEB has sum

HYDERABAD: Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Reddy on Monday alleged that BRS working president KT Rama Rao is behaving as if going to jail would make him a warrior and pave the way for him to become the chief minister. The Congress legislator accused former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao and his family of masterminding conspiracies to cheat the public and siphon off public money. He also made sensational remarks over the Formula E race case, claiming that IAS officer Arvind Kumar is missing. No one knows where

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday announced that his government will disburse Rs 9,000 crore to farmers under the Rythu Bharosa Scheme over the next nine days. A total of 70,11,984 farmers will receive the assistance, covering 1.49 crore acres across the state. The aim is to ensure the well-being of farmers, Revanth stated, adding that his regime has spent Rs 1,01,782 crore on farmer welfare over the past 18 months, including expenditure on paddy procurement. The chief minister

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to prepare an immediate action plan to ensure the full-scale functioning of all 34 government medical colleges with the necessary infrastructure. He instructed the formation of a dedicated committee to inspect each college, assess amenities, identify funding requirements, expedite pending works and recommend government support. The review comes in the wake of show cause notices issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

HYDERABAD: Sri Chaitanya not only achieved the highest percentage of seats in NEET but also secured the topmost ranks. In NEET-2025 results, Sri Chaitanya continued its good performance, clinching the all India first rank, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 11th ranks in the open category, a release from Chaitanya institution said on Monday. All India Category first rank Kavish, all India open category 5th rank Divya, all India open category 6th Mohammad Sameer, all India open category 8th rank Banothu Deeraj K

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday requested Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav not to undertake any appraisal of the Polavaram-Banakacherla project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government and reject outright the request to grant ToR in the upcoming meeting of EAC. In a letter to the Union minister, Uttam said that the AP government submitted the proposal to the Ministry of Environment and Forest requesting terms of reference (ToR) for the Polavaram-Banakacher

HYDERABAD: Insisting that the Centre has not taken any decision on the Godavari-Banakacherla (G-B) project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that the Pre-Feasibility Report submitted to the Ministry of Jal Shakti is under examination. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state office, Kishan confirmed that the Telangana government has raised several issues and objections to the project, which he said were being looked into. The Central Wa

HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reiterated the Congress governments commitment to farmers welfare despite criticism from BRS leaders. Speaking at the Rythu Nestham programme, Vikramarka said the government had faced several challenges but had remained steadfast in assisting farmers. We have faced all sorts of challenges and have stood by farmers, he said. Vikramarka alleged that BRS leaders were attempting to malign the government. While this government is providing help

HYDERABAD: Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary and IT Minister Sridhar Babu formally inaugurated a Mega Job & Loan Mela at PG Law College in Basheerbagh on Monday. The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Government of India) and the Department of Employment & Training (Government of Telangana). Speaking on the occasion, Sridhar Babu emphasised that the state government is committed to transforming Te

HYDERABAD: Indian nationals in Israel are maintaining caution amid the ongoing tensions. Speaking to TNIE over telephone from Tel Aviv on Monday, Israel Telangana Association president Soma Ravi said that while Iran has been launching attacks, the situation in Tel Aviv remains under control. People are alert and following safety protocols. Whenever sirens sound or mobile alerts are received, we immediately take shelter in bunkers, Ravi revealed. India begins relocation of citizens from Iran, mul

A division bench of the Telangana High Court on Monday directed the petitioners to submit a detailed representation identifying the exact location of government land allegedly encroached by private parties. The matter was adjourned for two weeks. The PIL was filed by MLAs Janampalli Anirudh Reddy, Yennam Srinivas Reddy, Dr Bhukya Murali Naik and Dr Kuchkulla Rajesh Reddy, challenging a 1995 order by the Rangareddy district revenue officer that rectified survey number errors related to Poramboke

HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) released the results of the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations on Monday. According to Board officials, around 2,49,358 first-year Intermediate students appeared for the exam, of whom 1,68,079 qualified. In the second year, approximately 1,35,107 students took the exam, and 68,665 of them passed. Candidates wishing to apply for recounting or re-verification cum scanned copy of the valued answer script mus