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Telangana / The Hindu

When lives fall through the cracks of an unregulated elevator system

As Hyderabads vertical ambitions soar, so do chilling tales of neglect hidden behind painted walls and polished lobbies. From toddlers to professionals, fatal lift accidents are laying bare gaping holes in regulation, oversight and everyday safety. In a city obsessed with speed and scale, safety has become an afterthought. Lavpreet Kaurcharts the disasters that are flying under the radar

9 May 2025 8:43 am
Over 2,000 security personnel, veterans join solidarity rally for Indian armed forces

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar along with other senior political representatives also joined the rally

9 May 2025 8:38 am
Stage being set for launch of Indira Solar Giri Water Development scheme

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reviews implementation of the scheme to be launched by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on May 18

8 May 2025 9:07 pm
TCS, JNTU Manthani collaborate for upskilling programme

Pilot phase will have 100 students, who will undergo a 20-week immersive training programme designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry

8 May 2025 7:54 pm
Three Greyhounds personnel killed in IED blast in Telanganas Mulugu

Eight Maoists including a top leader of the CPI (Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces in Karregutta hills

8 May 2025 5:46 pm
Hyderabads Tarnaka junction reopening trial extended; public opinion evenly split

Jury still out on its reopening. Traffic police speak of regular minor accidents or commotions

8 May 2025 5:34 pm
Telangana DME bans leave for medical staff amid war-like situation

The directive, marked as a measure of preparedness, mandates that no type of leave shall be sanctioned until further notice.

8 May 2025 4:43 pm
Telangana grappling with officer deficit

The State is facing challenges in governance due to a shortage of AIS officers

8 May 2025 1:40 am
Official panels first round of talks with employees unions inconclusive

Revenue Secretary assures to take up demands with financial implications with the Chief Minister in a week

7 May 2025 9:35 pm
Operation Abhyaas puts Hyderabads emergency response to test

The citys biggest civil defence mock drill got underway to test the preparedness for large scale emergencies

7 May 2025 9:13 pm
Bhatti urges Centre to allocate 4,000 MW solar power plants to Telangana

Deputy Chief Minister expresses concern over reports of reducing allocation to the Stateduring his meeting with Pralhad Joshi

7 May 2025 8:01 pm
Uttam urges CWC to expedite water allocation for PRLIS, Sammakka-Sarakka projects

Telangana Irrigation Minister meets CWC Chairman in Delhi, flags Krishna water diversion by AP and the NDSA report on Kaleshwaram

7 May 2025 7:55 pm
CCMB scientists discover proteins flexibility, could lead to new advances in medicine

Study shows how subtle changes in a proteins sequence can lead to significant differences in function, emphasising the need for a combined study of both structure and dynamics, particularly for proteins that are drug targets

7 May 2025 7:29 pm
Operation Sindoor | Telangana CM puts administration on high alert, cancels leaves of employees on emergency duties

Peace rally in support of the Army to be held in Hyderabad. CM directs officials to stock adequate blood, food and emergency medicines

7 May 2025 2:21 pm
Hyderabad traffic to be restricted in identified zones for mock air-raid drill from 4 p.m.; emergency services exempted

The exercise will be carried at four strategic locations in Secunderabad Cantonment, Golconda Cantonment, Kanchan Bagh and Nacharam between 4 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.

7 May 2025 10:12 am
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Owaisi, Kishan Reddy and Kavitha welcome the strikes on Pakistan

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy took to X to say the strikes make all proud.

7 May 2025 9:40 am
Telangana invites citizens to apply online for curated entry to Miss World 2025

Citizens can register on Telangana Tourism website to be considered through a curated selection process

7 May 2025 12:42 am
Osman Nagar reservoirs getting ready for inauguration

Built at a cost of 30 crore, under the ORR phase 2 and package 2 project, the reservoirs will provide drinking water to nearly 1 lakh people in the area

7 May 2025 12:38 am
Hyderabad police chief C.V. Anand, H-NEW win global award for anti-narcotics efforts

The award will be presented during a formal ceremony at Dubai Police Officers Club on May 15

7 May 2025 12:30 am