BusinessSensex closes at a record high led by banking and IT stocks
Strong quarterly results and steady foreign inflows lifted the benchmark index by over 600 points.
Business
Movies
Sankranti box office race: four big films lock release dates
Producers have confirmed dates for four major Telugu releases, setting up a crowded festive weekend.
Breaking News
Heavy rain alert for 12 districts; schools to stay shut on Tuesday
The weather department has issued an orange alert as a low-pressure area intensifies over the Bay of Bengal.
Global News
Climate summit agrees on new fund for coastal cities facing rising seas
Delegates from over 120 countries backed a financing plan to help port cities protect homes and infrastructure.
Breaking News
Hyderabad Metro phase-two corridors get final approval
The three new corridors will link the airport and outer suburbs with the existing network.
Politics
Assembly winter session to begin on November 10
Farm loan waiver, irrigation projects and urban development are expected to dominate the debate.
Tirumala
Srivari Brahmotsavam ends with record footfall of over 6 lakh devotees
TTD officials said the nine-day festival saw smooth crowd movement after new queue-line arrangements at Vaikuntham complex.
Breaking News
Bus overturns on national highway; all passengers rescued
Local residents and police rescued 38 passengers after the bus skidded off the road in heavy rain.
Ground Zero
Ground Zero: dry village tanks leave cotton farmers counting losses
Our reporter travelled to three mandals where tanks are dry for the second straight season.
Breaking News
India clinch T20 series with a last-over win
A composed finish from the lower order sealed the series 2-1 in front of a packed stadium.
Ground Zero
Inside the city's night market that feeds 20,000 workers every day
From idli carts to biryani stalls, small vendors keep the late-shift economy running.
Movies
Action drama trailer crosses 20 million views in a day
Fans praised the visuals and background score of the upcoming period action film.
Tirumala
TTD to release December special entry darshan quota online on Monday
Rs 300 special entry darshan tickets and accommodation for December will be released on the official TTD portal at 10 AM.
Breaking News
Electricity regulator keeps domestic power tariff unchanged
Households will not see any increase in electricity charges for the coming financial year.
Global News
Oil prices ease as major producers signal higher output
Benchmark crude fell for a third straight session, offering relief to importing countries including India.
Politics
State Election Commission begins preparations for local body polls
Final voter lists for municipal wards will be published next month, officials said.
Business
New data centre in Hyderabad to create 3,000 jobs
The facility is part of a larger investment plan announced at the state's investment summit.
Movies
This weekend on OTT: five new Telugu films and series
A courtroom thriller, a village comedy and a sports drama lead the list of new streaming releases.
Politics
Government announces skill-training scheme for 1 lakh unemployed youth
Training will focus on IT, healthcare, construction and logistics, with stipends for trainees.
Global News
New student visa rules abroad: what Telugu students need to know
Several countries have revised work-hour limits and proof-of-funds requirements for international students.
Tirumala
Ten new laddu prasadam counters open near Vaikuntham complex
The additional counters are expected to cut waiting time for laddu collection by nearly half during weekends.
Business
Low-interest loan scheme for MSMEs opens for online applications
Small manufacturers can now apply online, with extra benefits for women entrepreneurs.
Ground Zero
A government school where every classroom now has a smart board
Teachers say attendance has gone up since the school introduced digital lessons this year.
Global News
Space telescope sends back sharpest images yet of a distant galaxy cluster
Astronomers say the new images could help explain how the earliest galaxies formed.
Movies
Hyderabad film festival to screen 120 films from 40 countries
The week-long festival will also host workshops for young filmmakers and screenwriters.
Politics
Parliamentary committee reviews irrigation projects in the region
Members visited project sites and met farmers to understand delays in canal works.
Business
Telugu startups raise record funding in the first half of the year
Agritech, health-tech and SaaS companies attracted the most investor interest.
Tirumala
Alipiri footpath gets new lighting and medical points for night walkers
Solar lamps, CCTV coverage and four first-aid points have been added along the 3,550-step route to the hill shrine.
Ground Zero
Weekend riders push for safe cycle lanes on the outer ring road
Cycling groups say the number of riders has tripled, but the roads have not kept up.
Movies
Grand music launch planned for upcoming family entertainer
The makers will release the full album at a live event with performances by the film's singers.
Politics
Ward meetings focus on drainage, roads and drinking water
Residents raised complaints directly with corporators in a new monthly meeting format.
Business
Gold prices steady ahead of the festive and wedding season
Jewellers expect strong demand despite prices staying close to record levels.
Tirumala
Karthika Deepotsavam: arrangements begin for the festival of lamps
Thousands of ghee lamps will light up the temple premises and the Mada streets on the occasion.
Global News
India and partner nations hold talks on new trade corridor
The proposed route aims to cut shipping time to Europe by linking ports, rail and road networks.
Ground Zero
How a vegetable vendor went fully digital in six months
Lakshmi, a vendor in the old city, says QR payments changed how she buys and sells.