Hyderabad News Digest
PM Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹9,400 crore in Telangana and addressed a public rally in Hyderabad, while the state grapples with education capacity challenges and rising pension expenditure.
Hyderabad Today
PM Modi inaugurates ₹9,400 crore infrastructure projects in Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects worth approximately ₹9,400 crore across Telangana, marking a significant investment in the state's infrastructure and economic growth.
PM Narendra Modi addresses public rally in Hyderabad
The Prime Minister held a public rally in Hyderabad, engaging with citizens and addressing key policy matters affecting the state.
Over 51% of degree seats remain vacant in Telangana
According to DOST special phase data, more than half of available undergraduate degree seats across Telangana institutions remain unfilled, highlighting capacity and enrollment challenges in higher education.
Telangana pension spending surges 60% in Q1
Pension expenditure in Telangana jumped 60% during the first quarter, reflecting increased fiscal commitments to pensioners and retirees.
Telangana ranks 7th in Q1 capital expenditure spending
Telangana placed seventh among Indian states in capital expenditure during the first quarter, indicating moderate investment in development projects.
Telangana records 230 dengue cases in four months
The state has reported 230 confirmed dengue cases over a four-month period, prompting public health awareness and vector control measures.
Six arrested for attempting to sell fake Panchaloha idol
Hyderabad police arrested six individuals attempting to sell a counterfeit Panchaloha idol, cracking down on religious artifact fraud.
Hyderabad Task Force busts illegal Mephentermine drug racket
Three individuals were arrested following a Task Force operation that dismantled an illegal manufacturing and distribution network for Mephentermine, a controlled pharmaceutical substance.
Hyderabad Police recruiting 150 Special Police Officers
The Hyderabad Police Department has opened applications for 150 Special Police Officer positions to strengthen law enforcement capacity.
MCR TIMS Sanathnagar hospital expansion set to transform public healthcare
A major healthcare facility expansion at MCR TIMS Sanathnagar will add 1,082 beds, 300 ICU beds, and 15 major operation theaters, significantly enhancing Telangana's public healthcare infrastructure.
Electoral draft rolls: 73 lakh voters excluded, 93 lakh to receive notices
The latest electoral roll update shows 73 lakh voters have been excluded while 93 lakh individuals are set to receive notices regarding voter registration, reflecting ongoing electoral process adjustments.
Telangana signs cooperation agreement with Germany's Thuringia
Telangana has formalized a cooperation agreement with Thuringia, a state in Germany, to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
Hyderabad gears up for Milad-un-Nabi celebrations
The city is preparing for Milad-un-Nabi festivities, with community organizations and civic authorities coordinating events to mark the occasion.
India News
India's digital payments revolution faces economic reckoning
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Census 2027: Registrar General notifies household questionnaire
India's Registrar General has officially released the household questionnaire for the 2027 Census, marking the beginning of preparations for the nation's decennial population survey.
PM Modi calls for seven economic self-reliance initiatives
Prime Minister Modi outlined seven key appeals for economic self-reliance, emphasizing domestic manufacturing, innovation, and reduced import dependency.
RBI holds repo rate steady; projects 6.9% GDP growth for current fiscal
The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate unchanged while projecting real GDP growth of 6.9% for the current fiscal year, signaling cautious optimism on economic expansion.
Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India draws 2-2 with China in opener
India's women's hockey team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 2-2 draw against China, with goals from Navneet and Deepika offsetting China's second-half comeback.
Indian men's hockey team prepares for high-stakes England clash
India's men's hockey team is gearing up for an intense pool match against England in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, a critical fixture in their tournament campaign.