Hyderabad News Digest
Authorities have booked agents and named five fertility centres over an alleged illegal oocyte racket in Hyderabad, and a crash on the Outer Ring Road killed three and injured 19. Nationally, Delhi's air quality reached 'very poor' levels on Diwali.
Hyderabad Today
Illegal oocyte racket: agents booked, five fertility centres named
Agents have been booked and five fertility centres named in connection with an alleged illegal oocyte racket in Hyderabad. The Telangana Women's Commission has questioned why action had not been taken earlier.
Three killed, 19 injured in ORR auto-rickshaw crash
An auto-rickshaw carrying 23 people rammed into a tipper on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road. Three people were killed and 19 were injured.
Reward announced for two missing boys
A reward of Rs. 20,000 has been announced for information on two missing boys from the Nagole area of Hyderabad. Police and family efforts to locate them are ongoing.
Multiple fires keep emergency services on alert
Several fire incidents have kept Hyderabad's emergency services on high alert. Recent cases include a major fire at a plastic godown in Mailardevpally and a fire at a firecracker shop in Chilkalguda.
Three family members found dead in Gachibowli apartment
Three members of a family were found dead in an apartment in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Reports do not yet include a cause of death.
State orders inquiry into J Hills journalists housing society
The Telangana government has ordered an inquiry into the J Hills journalists housing society. Further details were not available in the headline summary.
JNTU-Hyderabad students oppose additional special fee
Students of JNTU-Hyderabad are opposing an additional special fee and are seeking withdrawal of the circular that introduced it.
ECI expected to announce Telangana graduates' MLC election schedule
The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the schedule for the Telangana graduates' MLC election in February.
Technology hubs may spread growth beyond Hyderabad
Reports examine whether Telangana is building multiple technology hubs across the state, beyond Hitec City in Hyderabad. The aim is to spread economic growth beyond the capital.
India News
Delhi air quality turns 'very poor' on Diwali
Delhi-NCR recorded 'very poor' air quality on Diwali night, with the AQI reported to be nearing 400. Reports said 19 monitoring stations recorded severe AQI, and the Supreme Court has said vehicles are a major cause of Delhi's pollution.
Indians celebrate Diwali with lights and fireworks
Indians marked Diwali 2026 with lights and fireworks across the country. Celebrations were also reported among diaspora communities abroad.
PM Modi says Naxal sympathisers still instigating people
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while the 'Reds' have gone, so-called 'urban Naxals' are still instigating people. The remarks were reported by The Times of India.
Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold at Commonwealth Games 2026
Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in weightlifting.
India joins 24 countries in global 6G initiative
India has joined 24 countries in a global initiative on 6G technology. The initiative is focused on the development of next-generation telecommunications.
India plans world's highest railway station
India plans to build the world's highest railway station as part of a Rs 1.3 lakh crore project. Reports describe the plan as surpassing China's equivalent.
India emerges as third-largest arms exporter to Europe
Defence Secretary says India has emerged as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe. The statement was reported by News On AIR.
Oil India suspends four officials after fire kills three
Oil India Limited in Assam has suspended four officials after a fire killed three people. The incident is under scrutiny for safety lapses.
Businesses offering 'rent-a-grandchild' companions grow in India
Businesses offering companions to elderly people, sometimes described as 'rent-a-grandchild' services, are growing in India. The trend has drawn attention to changing family and care arrangements.