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Hyderabad: How land sharks have filled portions of Raviryal Pedda Cheruvu for real estate project

Representatives of Janavani, an organisation working on public issues, submitted a representation seeking the restoration and development of more...

Save Hyderabad lakes: HYDRAA removes wall at Istharibai Kunta; fences 300 sq yd of Kudikunta

Residents had complained that some people were attempting to occupy the vacant portion and that anti-social activities were taking place there

From neglect to revival: HYDRAA begins restoring baoli under Bum-Rukn-Ud-Daula Lake

Restoration work has now begun, with HYDRAA aiming to complete it in the next two to three months

Keesara land meant for a park, markets turned into private plots; HYDRAA reclaims 7,200 sq yards

The land is in TPS Chamundipatnam Colony under Kundanpally village in Keesara mandal of Medchal-Malkajgiri district

GMR Hyderabad Airport Wins National Energy Leader Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Over 7,000 Students Explore Science at CCMB Hyderabad Open Day

63-ft Ganesh, 630-kg Laddu Steal The Show At Manginapudi Beach Festival

Mohammad Ali Baig’s ‘Chand Tara’ Gets Standing Ovation at TIFF

Suriya & Jyotika Renew Wedding Vows After 20 Years: ‘The Sequel’

Fact Check

Fact Check: The Indian Express retracts investigative report on Election Commission? No, claim is false

Several users on social media shared a post claiming that The Indian Express retracted its investigative report on the Election Commission.

Fact Check: Car dangles from wires near Delhi flyover? No, video is AI-generated

A video claiming to show a car hanging vertically from a web of overhead utility cables beneath an elevated bridge is viral on social media.

Fact Check: Father pleads with daughter to stop her from eloping? No, it is a college skit

A video allegedly showing a father falling at his daughter’s feet to stop her from leaving with her lover is circulating on social media.

Fact Check: Abhijit Dipke assaulted during Mumbai protest? No, old video from Jaipur goes viral

Several users circulated a video claiming to show the public thrashing CJP founder Abhijit Dipke in Mumbai.

Fact Check Malayalam

Fact Check: ഇത് ജമുയി ലൈംഗികാതിക്രമ കേസിലെ പ്രതിയെ അറസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്യുന്ന ദൃശ്യമല്ല

ബിഹാറിലെ ജമുയിയിൽ നടന്ന പീഡനക്കേസിലെ പ്രതിയെ പോലീസ് അറസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്യുന്ന ദൃശ്യം എന്ന രീതിയില്‍ ഒരു വീഡിയോ ഇപ്പോള്‍ സമൂഹമാധ്യമങ്ങളില്‍ വൈറലാണ്.

Fact Check Tamil

Fact Check: டாஸ்மாக் பார்களில் மதுப்பிரியர்களுக்குக் கடன் வழங்கலாம் என்று அமைச்சர் விக்னேஷ் அறிவித்ததாகப் பரவும் நியூஸ் கார்டு? உண்மை அறிக

தமிழ்நாடு மதுவிலக்கு மற்றும் ஆயத்தீர்வைத்துறை அமைச்சர் விக்னேஷ் டாஸ்மாக் பார்களில் தொடர்ந்து மது அருந்தும் மது பிரியர்களுக்கு கடன் வழங்கப்படும் என்று...

Fact Check Kannada

Fact Check: ಫ್ಲೈಓವರ್ ಕೆಳಗೆ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ತಂತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಲುಕಿರುವ ಕಾರಿನ ಈ ವೈರಲ್ ವಿಡಿಯೊ ಎಐ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿ

ಫ್ಲೈಓವರ್ ಕೆಳಗೆ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ತಂತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಲುಕಿರುವ ಕಾರಿನ ವಿಡಿಯೊವೊಂದು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಜಾಲತಾಣಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ವೇಗವಾಗಿ ಹರಿದಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ. ವೈರಲ್ ವಿಡಿಯೊದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾರೊಂದು ಗಾಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ...

Fact Check Telugu

A video allegedly showing the accused in the Jamui molestation case being paraded by Bihar Police is circulating on social media.

Fact Check: జముయి వేధింపుల కేసు నిందితులను బీహార్ పోలీసులు ఊరేగించారా? కాదు, వీడియో మధ్యప్రదేశ్‌ది

జముయి వేధింపుల కేసు నిందితులను బీహార్ పోలీసులు ఊరేగిస్తున్న దృశ్యాలంటూ ఓ వీడియో సోషల్ మీడియాలో వైరల్ అవుతోంది.

Fact Check Health

Fact Check: Long-term cetirizine use causes dementia and stops dreams? Here’s what doctors say

Viral Instagram reels claim long-term use of cetirizine and other newer antihistamines suppresses REM sleep, stops people from dreaming and increases...

Fact Check: Hyderabad ranked second least resilient to climate disasters? New York Times wrongly identifies it as India

A New York Times Instagram post sharing a climate resilience ranking incorrectly identifies Hyderabad, Pakistan, as Hyderabad, India.

Fact Check: Flavoured oxygen removes pollution from body, improves health? Here’s what expert says

Promotional videos from Nagpur and Delhi claim that flavoured or concentrated oxygen can improve energy, alertness and mood and help ‘detox’ the body...

Fact Check: Can viral Instagram eye wash cups really remove dust and pollution? Here’s what ophthalmologists say

Viral Instagram reels claim eye wash cups can flush out dust, pollution, insects and hidden debris from the eyes, leaving them cleaner and healthier.

Politics

CM Revanth’s daughter’s assets row: HC directs police to issue notice to BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank

Telangana ensures uninterrupted 24-hour power supply despite 8,000 MW additional load: Bhatti

6 Oct 2026 3:51 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman address disruption: CM Naidu dismisses Congress’ anger claim

6 Oct 2026 11:24 AM IST

Telangana BC Commission raises concern over 2,123 caste certificates issued under ‘omitted castes’

4 Oct 2026 1:23 PM IST

MP Mallu Ravi rejects ‘Reddy favouritism’ charge, cites Congress representation across Telangana

1 Oct 2026 5:04 PM IST

Nation

Telangana becomes first state to provide hot, nutritious breakfast to 2.7 million school students: Bhatti

Naval employee, civilian driver shared sensitive Vizag defence information with Pak operatives; held

6 Oct 2026 5:07 PM IST

Want to be home for Dussehra? Here’s how Railways is planning to handle rush

6 Oct 2026 4:27 PM IST

SC takes notice of tribal girl’s death after anti-malaria dose; asks Andhra HC to monitor probe

6 Oct 2026 9:13 AM IST

Mahalakshmi scheme: Telangana free bus service for women records 1 Cr more passengers

6 Oct 2026 9:04 AM IST

Opinion & interviews

Gen Z to Gen Alpha: Why governments can’t overlook new voices

SIR: Who filed 16 lakh appeals to delete voters cleared by judges?

Chhatron Ki Goonj: How Rahul Gandhi is encouraging students to ask questions

How Telangana has a key role in national caste census movement

Why Muslim personal law needs an honest conversation, not fear

Hyderabad: Scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders from 26 countries have gathered in Hyderabad to discuss the ill effects of mercury on human health.For the first time, the International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP) is being held in Hyderabad to discuss various...

Education & Jobs

BITS Pilani names Prof. Mohan Krishnamoorthy as Director of Amaravati campus

Amaravati/Pilani: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has appointed Prof. Mohan Krishnamoorthy as the Director of its upcoming Amaravati campus, with effect from January 2027. He will lead the development of the new campus and help build its academic, research and industry...

Business / Tech / Start-up

Women passengers raise safety concerns over app-based bike rides across Indian cities

By Rajeswari Parasa Published on 4 Oct 2026 4:54 PM IST

New Delhi: App-based bike rides have become a popular and relatively inexpensive way to get around congested Indian cities. But a series of incidents being shared on social media and reported from different parts of the country has put passenger safety under the spotlight. The concerns range from passengers, especially women passengers, finding that the rider or vehicle does not match the booking details to allegations of unsafe driving, route deviations and inappropriate behaviour. Women take their experiences to social media Women are...

Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Why has one-way traffic system around KBR Park been made permanent

'Cyber-fraud trap’: HMWSSB warns Hyderabad consumers about fake water bill messages

GHMC Town planning officer Tulasiram Sunitha demanded 8L bribe to ignore orders, trapped

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Hyderabad: Why Has the One-Way Traffic System Around KBR Park Been Made Permanent?

Crime

ACB raid at Korutla RTA office: Constable found conducting driving tests without...

AR constable suffers serious injuries in service rifle misfire at Vizag’s INS...

CaratLane showroom in Boduppal burgled in 5 minutes; jewellery worth Rs 2 crore...

Entertainment

Who is Garividi Lakshmi? The folk artist whose life is now a Tollywood film

Janhvi Kapoor AI-morphed video: Manchu Vishnu calls for permanent mechanism to tackle deepfakes

Hyderabad Police book case into AI-morphed video involving Janhvi Kapoor; film fraternity vows action

Hyderabad Film Festival brings filmmakers, AI and new-age cinema together at T-Works

Jr NTR condemns AI-morphed ‘Chuttamalle’ video, warns of legal action

Attn content creators: Andhra unveils Social Media Influencer Policy; check eligibility, how to apply

What's New

Telugu-origin student from Vijayawada honoured with Dame Marie Bashir Peace Prize 2026

Data

7 in 10 households report rising medicine bills, seek cap on trade margins

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