HYDERABAD: The GHMC standing committee on Monday approved a draft budget of Rs 11,460 crore for 2026–27 and also cleared a tour for all 145 ward members to study best practices in Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, a decision likely to invite scrutiny over its timing and cost amid pressing civic needs in the city.

The committee, chaired by Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi, held detailed...

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Monday directed registration of an FIR in the alleged illegal transfer of Bhoodan land in Survey No. 181 of Nagaram village, Maheshwaram mandal, opening a fresh legal front against senior IAS officer Naveen Mittal and others.

Allowing a criminal revision petition filed by Dastagir Shareef, Justice K Sujana set aside an earlier orde...

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) formed special teams and conducted surprise checks at pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants across the city on December 27 and 28, in view of the forthcoming New Year celebrations. During the checks, one person tested positive for cannabis.

H-NEW, in coordination with the Law and Order police, City Armed Reserve per...

HYDERABAD: Encroachments have extended beyond vacant lands and lakes to public roads, with even dead-end streets blocked and unauthorised constructions coming up unchecked, residents alleged during the HYDRAA Prajavani on Monday.

A total of 44 complaints on road encroachments were received. HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath reviewed the grievances and directed officials ...

Actress Ayesha Khan has always had a way of quietly setting trends on screen — sometimes with a glance, sometimes with a turn, and now, unmistakably, with Shararat. The song from Dhurandhar has taken on a life of its own, finding space in playlists, reels, and conversations, and for Ayesha, the overwhelming response has been nothing short of surreal.

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