Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has approached Hyderabad City Civil Court with a defamation suit, seeking removal of content across satellite TV channels, YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram that allegedly links him to a case involving his son Bandi Bhagirath. He filed two interlocutory applications—one to stop further broadcast or publication and another to immediately remove past week postings. His counsel warned that non-compliance could amount to contempt of court. The dispute follows his son’s anticipatory bail plea linked to a Telangana FIR and POCSO allegations.
A fire broke out in two AC coaches of the Hyderabad–Jaipur Special Express at Nampally Railway Station on Friday evening, triggering panic as the train prepared to leave for Jaipur. Authorities said the blaze was limited to the B1 and B2 coaches in the 3-tier AC compartment. Officials confirmed no passengers were on board those affected coaches, allowing staff to evacuate nearby compartments while firefighters brought the situation under control using three fire engines. An inquiry will determine the cause and any safety lapses.
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State-owned OMCs in India raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre nationwide, the first major change in nearly four years. Retail rates soon broke the psychological Rs 100 mark in most metros, with Hyderabad recording the highest petrol at about ₹110.89 per litre, ahead of Kolkata and Mumbai. The move is linked to the Iran-US conflict, rising Brent crude near $126 and a Strait of Hormuz disruption. Economists warn inflation could cascade into logistics and daily essentials.
Uber India Systems has leased about 9 lakh sq ft of chargeable office space in Hyderabad for a decade, signaling a deeper commitment to India’s expanding GCC ecosystem. The company will occupy roughly 901,115 sq ft across Tower 1 floors 11 to 20 at Meenakshi Eco Park, with the lease starting Jan 9, 2026. The deal is valued at nearly Rs 839 crore, includes scheduled 15% rental escalations every three years, and Uber also paid a sizable security deposit.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company will open two tech centres in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by the end of 2027, expanding its India footprint. He also flagged renewed focus on Uber’s two-wheeler business, a growth priority even as regulators tighten rules and fuel prices climb, squeezing costs and shaping strategy.
US Senator Eric Schmitt is taking aim at the H-1B and other employment-based visa programs, calling them harmful to American workers and alleging a “Visa Cartel.” He says large tech firms are cutting US roles while relying on foreign hiring through these visas, driving wage pressure and displacement. The controversy is now drawing fresh attention to Hyderabad’s “visa temples” that support applicants.
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Hyderabad has unveiled the Telangana Prisons Museum alongside the “Jail Anubhavam” program, where citizens can book 12- or 24-hour simulated prison stays. Under strict schedules and discipline, participants follow correctional routines, eat jail food, and sleep in prison cells. Organisers say the effort is designed to educate the public about lawful conduct and how rehabilitation works.
A fatal crash on the Mahabubnagar bypass road in Hyderabad left four people dead, including an infant. A Suzuki Hayabusa, reportedly speeding at about 160 kmph and possibly racing, collided with a car carrying passengers returning from a family gathering. The rider and pillion died instantly, while three car occupants later succumbed to injuries.
The Executive Centre (TEC) is boosting its flexible workspace presence by leasing 465,000 sq ft across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, adding more than 6,000 workstations. The move targets rising demand from Global Capability Centers and multinational corporations, highlighting how South India’s office market is increasingly shifting toward scalable, flexible setups rather than long, fixed leases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to cut cooking oil consumption by 10%, linking it to “nation’s service and body’s service.” Health experts argue the change doesn’t require bland food, recommending practical kitchen swaps like non-stick cookware, air-frying, measuring oil, and using more herbs and spices to cut unnecessary fat without losing taste.
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WhiteBoard Advisory and Management, alongside developer Casagrand, has secured SEBI approval for a Rs 500 crore yield-focused fund. Part of the strategy is already taking shape with a Rs 41 crore villa project in Hyderabad, while early deployments target Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The fund is designed to provide yield-based returns to investors, even as Casagrand advances an IPO plan.
Telugu actor and content creator K Bharat Kanth, 31, died in a road accident near Hyderabad on Sunday. His car collided with a container lorry on the Outer Ring Road, killing him and his friend G Sai Trilok. The sudden loss has left fans and celebrities grieving, and attention has turned to his last Instagram post as it goes viral.
India’s commercial office market is being reshaped by large corporate occupiers moving toward consolidated, campus-style workspaces. Large office transactions rose 3% year-on-year and now make up 65% of total leasing, outpacing slower growth in smaller office demand. Bengaluru leads large deal activity, while Hyderabad and Mumbai are accelerating faster.
Infosys has landed a landmark $500+ million deal with US lender Truist Financial to build and operate a Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad for five years under a build-operate-transfer model. The centre is expected to hire about 4,500 people, including 2,000 in the first phase, and support IT, finance, HR, sales and AI-led operations using Infosys Topaz AI.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad on May 10 to inaugurate or lay the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 9,400 crore. The stop will be his first public rally in Telangana after re-election, where he will also address a public meeting. BJP leaders are gearing up for a massive turnout, targeting around two lakh attendees.
Hyderabad police are investigating the murder of Tanuja Ranjan, 55, the wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. She was found dead at her home in Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills. Authorities are hunting a domestic help and potential accomplices, raising fears of a targeted attack amid the area’s tight-knit elite community.
Hyderabad’s luxury residential market is heating up as HNIs and Ultra HNIs reportedly invested Rs 8,562 crore in FY2026. The surge is concentrated in Kokapet, Nanakramguda, and Manchirevula, signaling a shift toward the city’s expanding high-end ecosystem. For investors, it points to where demand is likely to deepen and how luxury pricing may move.
Telangana’s Registration and Stamp department is preparing a major revision to property registration values, with projected increases of 20% to 100% across the state. The change is meant to narrow the gap between government valuations and prevailing market prices, with western Hyderabad localities like Kokapet and Gachibowli expected to face higher hikes. Officials also expect a sizable rise in registration revenue.
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Hyderabad’s new Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B Sumathi went undercover at a late-night bus stand to evaluate women’s safety. Posing as a lone woman, she was approached by nearly 40 men, many intoxicated, who made vulgar remarks. Police stepped in, detained and counselled the individuals, highlighting ongoing risks for women after dark.
Kuehne+Nagel has strengthened its healthcare logistics footprint in India by launching a temperature-controlled airfreight facility in Hyderabad. The expansion is aimed at improving handling and delivery for temperature-sensitive shipments, supported by dedicated cold-chain capabilities. The move signals continued investment in specialized logistics infrastructure as demand for reliable healthcare transport rises.
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