Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 19, 2025

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May 19, 2025

17 KILLED IN HYDERABAD FIRE

Blaze engulfs three-storey building in old city; 8 children among those dead

2 mins

Two held, bomb blast plan averted

The Telangana and AP police in a joint operation caught two persons who were allegedly planning to carry out bomb blasts in the two Telugu States.

1 min

IMF imposes 11 conditions on Pak

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slapped 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of the next tranche of its bailout programme and warned that tensions with India could heighten risks to the scheme's fiscal, external, and reform goals, according to a media report on Sunday.

1 min

Cong halts schemes...

Making matters worse, the Centre has not released any major funds under Centrally Sponsored Schemes, grants-in-aid, or local body allocations.

1 min

People decry poor infrastructure

Domalguda despite being one of the oldest and busiest residential and commercial areas is deprived of good infrastructure.

1 min

Traffic violations near broken barricade

There is an urgent need to properly barricade the junction near Cult.Fit in Himayatnagar.

1 min

Nala works remain unifinished

There is a clear mismatch in affairs of the city authorities who take up works and forget it midway.

1 min

Yashoda launches clinic for IBD

On the occasion of World IBD Day, Yashoda Group of Hospitals inaugurated its Center of Excellence for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at its Somajiguda facility.

1 min

Witnesses recall harrowing scenes

Say they found bodies of children in charred cupboard; break windows to rescue those trapped in building

1 min

Residents join rescue, firefighting ops

Soon after the fire started to rage at Gulzar Houz, the local people rushed in and joined the rescue and firefighting efforts at the ill-fated building.

1 min

New Goldmedal Electricals office

Located on the Jambagh Road, the corporate office spans across all five floors of the Kothari Landmark building

1 min

Optometrist caught posing as eye doc

An optometry technician, who was allegedly posing as an eye doctor, was caught while treating patients at Lions Eye Hospital, Khalilwadi, Nizamabad, by teams of Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC).

1 min

JEE Advanced Paper-II stumps IIT aspirants

Say mathematics, physics and chemistry in Paper-II had lengthy questions that consumed time

1 min

Gulzar Houz blaze: 70 personnel pressed into action

The Telangana Fire Disaster Response Emergency & Civil Defence said the first information on fire at the Gulzar Houz chowrastha was received at 6.16 am, after which the Moghalpura water tender and its crew were rushed to the scene.

1 min

5 held for gambling

Five persons were arrested for their involvement in banned gambling at Kajjarla village in Thalamadugu mandal on Sunday.

1 min

Officials clueless over identity of dead animal

Forest officials are yet to find out whether the electrocuted wild animal, the carcass of which was found on Friday, was a tiger.

1 min

Youngster dies after bike hits paddy heap

In a tragic incident, a youngster, identified as Nerella Ranjith, died when a motorcycle he was travelling on hit a paddy heap, in the outskirts of Mallapur of Thimmapur mandal late on Saturday night.

1 min

Headmaster flies SSC toppers to Vizag

To encourage students studying in government schools, the headmaster of a school has come up with an innovative idea and took two SSC toppers to Visakhapatnam tour.

1 min

Singareni job mela evokes good response

A mega job mela organised by the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) here on Sunday evoked a good response from unemployed youth.

1 min

Photojournalist Sivakumar no more

Former senior news photographer from Hyderabad, PV Sivakumar, passed away here on Sunday. He was 66.

1 min

Minivan carrying marriage party overturns; 30 injured

About 30 people including a groom belonging to a marriage party sustained injuries when a minivan turned turtle at Neradigonda (G) village in Sirikonda mandal on Saturday night.

1 min

Contractors under stress over dues

Facing severe financial crisis as they have invested huge amounts in execution of work

1 min

Police rescue girl from check dam

Immediate response from the quick response team (QRT) formed by Medak SP D Uday Kumar Reddy saved the life of a girl who slipped and fell into a check dam at the Sri Vanadurga Bhavani temple, Edupayala here.

1 min

Dasoju hits out at Revanth

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan found fault with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for evading a visit to Gulzar Houz where a fire accident killed 17 people on Sunday.

1 min

Ex-Union secretary questions AP's inaction

Concerned about the safety of the Srisailam dam, retired IAS officer and former principal adviser in the National Planning Commission EAS Sarma once again raised alarm regarding the lack of timely repairs to the project.

1 min

RGUKT-Basar, We-Hub ink pact

Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technologies (RGUKT)-Basar and Women Entrepreneurs Hub (We-Hub) signed a memorandum of understanding in the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at in Hyderabad on Sunday.

1 min

BRS demands Rs 25L aid for fire victims

Several senior BRS leaders expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic fire accident at Gulzar Houz near Charminar that claimed 17 lives.

1 min

Op Ghost SIM: One arrested from TG

The remote Gollapally village in Kondapur mandal, is in the news after the Assam police nabbed an Assam native, Mofijul Islam (19), who was allegedly using a ghost SIM card and was working in a farmhouse in the village.

1 min

Revival of sugar factories makes no headway

Efforts to revive Telangana’s historic sugar factories, particularly the Nizam Sugar Factory (NSF) and the Nizamabad Cooperative Sugar Factory (NCSF), have made no headway so far.

2 mins

KCR vows continued support for martyr’s family

BRS chief and Opposition leader K Chandrashekhar Rao reaffirmed his commitment to the family of martyred constable Kishtaiah, who laid down his life during the Telangana statehood movement.

1 min

Shrinking sugarcane cultivation raises concerns

Sugarcane cultivation in Telangana has been witnessing a steady decline over the years, raising concerns among farmers.

2 mins

Call for urgent action on Srisailam rehabilitation

NDSA remained indifferent to warnings raised by TG, says river water activist

1 min

Pragmatic Outreach

India’s recent outreach to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan may have raised many eyebrows in diplomatic circles, but it must be seen as a masterful manoeuvre in the light of efforts to expose Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism.

2 mins

Security and Freedom

Privacy matters – not as a luxury for the privileged but as a fundamental right that safeguards individual dignity and autonomy

4 mins

Four children die of suffocation in locked car

In a heart-wrenching tragedy, four children suffocated to death inside a locked car in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayanagaram district on Sunday.

1 min

Stalin for fight against Presidential reference to SC

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday urged his counterparts in 8 states, including West Bengal, to oppose the Presidential reference to Supreme Court on deadlines for the President, Governor over Bills and batted for a coordinated legal strategy.

1 min

More than 350 insurgents nabbed in Manipur

Security forces in Manipur have arrested more than 350 insurgents during intensified crackdown on extortion rackets that have taken an unusual turn, with groups mainly from the Valley now demanding money to resolve matrimonial disputes, along with traditional targets like property and “cuts” in government tenders, officials said on Sunday.

1 min

Justice served: Army

Western Command releases Operation Sindoor success video

2 mins

PSLV fails to deliver in ISRO's 101st mission

Mission could not be accomplished due to 3rd stage pressure issue, says ISRO

2 mins

Delegation row: Cong alleges politics

The Congress on Sunday said it was not stopping anyone from being part of diplomatic delegations to be sent to various countries following Operation Sindoor and that its leaders who have been named at the instance of the government must listen to their conscience and contribute to the exercise.

1 min

Odia YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra

Odia YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has issued a public clarification after her name surfaced in connection with Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber recently arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan.

1 min

FPIs pump Rs 18,000 cr in equities in May

Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the country’s equity market, infusing Rs 18,620 cr so far this month, driven by a combination of global tailwinds and improving domestic fundamentals.

1 min

India's seafood exports surge in April

India’s seafood exports have recorded a robust growth of 17.81% in April this year to $0.58 bn as the country continues to play a key role as the fourth largest producer of marine products in the international market, according to figures compiled by the Commerce and Industry Ministry.

1 min

India’s coal import drops to 263.56 MT

India’s coal imports declined 1.7 per cent to 263.56 million tonnes in the 2024-25 financial year.

1 min

Curbs on B'desh to help local traders

Creates new opportunities for Indian domestic manufacturers

1 min

Tata Motors' new launches to strengthen EV portfolio

Tata Motors aims to strengthen its electric vehicle range, as well as enhance the value proposition of existing nameplates, as part of its plans to make EVs mainstream in the domestic passenger vehicle market.

1 min

Anti-submarine warfare solutions on Adani agenda

Sign deal with a US warfare company Sparton

1 min

Pillars of Constitution must work together: CJI

Constitution of India supreme, its pillars must work together: CJI

1 min

Severe weather leaves 27 dead

At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the US Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing on Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his State and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition.

1 min

Romanians vote in tense Prez runoff

Romanians were voting on Sunday in a tense presidential runoff between a hard-right nationalist and a pro-Western centrist in a high-stakes election rerun that could determine the geopolitical direction of the EU and NATO member country.

1 min

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reports 300 attacks in 2025

Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has witnessed 284 terrorist incidents so far in 2025,an official report on Sunday said.

1 min

Portugal holds third election in 3 years

Voters in Portugal returned to the polls on Sunday for a third general election in three years, as the country's increasingly fragmented political landscape defies efforts to unite behind policies on pressing national issues such as immigration, housing and the cost of living.

1 min

Israel begins extensive ground ops in Gaza

Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip while airstrikes in a new offensive killed at least 103 people, including dozens of children, overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said, and forced northern Gaza’s main hospital to close.

1 min

Trump's peace claim a lie: Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has denounced as \"a lie\" US President Donald Trump's recent claim that he sought to use power to ensure peace, citing the Trump administration's support for the killings in the Gaza Strip.

1 min

Mexican ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, kills two crew members

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday night, snapping its three masts, fatally injuring two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.

1 min

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed on Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world, offering a message of love and communion during an inaugural Mass in St Peter's Square before tens of thousands of people, presidents, patriarchs and princes.

1 min

Massive drone attack on Ukraine

Russia fires 273 drones and decoys overnight

1 min

Rahul ton in vain, GT into play-offs

Sudarshan sparkles with unbeaten ton in Gujarat's win

1 min

KKR has to blame itself, says Finch

JioStar expert Aaron Finch said that the big-hitting all-rounder Andre Russell was batting too far down the order and it didn't start well for Kolkata Knight Riders which was knocked out of the IPL after the game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was washed out on Saturday.

1 min

SAFF U19: India beats Bangladesh 4-3 to retain title

India held its nerves in an exciting final to score a 4-3 win against Bangladesh via penalties to successfully defend the SAFF football championship (under-19) at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh) on Sunday.

1 min

Chelsea clinches Women's FA Cup

With tennis great Serena Williams in attendance, Chelsea completed a trophy treble in an unbeaten domestic season in English soccer by defeating Manchester United 3-0 in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

1 min

Red Bull's Verstappen wins Fl Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Max Verstappen gave his Formula 1 title defence a big boost with victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday after a daring overtake on standings leader Oscar Piastri at the start.

1 min

Lucknow eyes play-offs as they take on Sunrisers

Rishabh Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run as Lucknow Super Giants make one last-ditch attempt to stay alive in IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad here Monday.

1 min

Brar spell, Nehal's knock ensure victory for Punjab

PBKS inches closer to secure playoff berth with their 10-run win over Rajasthan

2 mins

Care Football thrashes PKR FC

Care Football Academy scored a comfortable 4-0 win against PKR FC in the TFA Women's League football championship in Nizamabad on Sunday.

1 min

Khelo India to get bigger

Multiple games like school sports, martial arts, beach and water sports introduced

1 min

Chhetri pep talk inspires Blue Tigresses ahead of Asian Cup

The Blue Tigresses had a special visitor at their camp in Bengaluru - senior men’s national team captain Sunil Chhetri.

1 min

Manika, Thakkar into second round

Both score convincing wins in TT World Championships

1 min

Everton bids farewell to Goodison Park

Everton bade an emotional farewell to Goodison Park, its home of 133 years, with a 2-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League in front of dozens of the club's greatest players and a tearful, scarf-waving crowd.

1 min

'Retro' gears up for OTT release on Netflix

Suriya's latest film Retro, is gaining buzz ahead of its digital release.

1 min

Babil Khan walks out of Hindi 'Baby' remake

In a surprising turn of events, Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, is no longer part of the Hindi remake of the Telugu hit 'Baby'.

1 min

NEXT-GEN TELUGU STARS IN THE MAKING

PERFORMERS WHO ARE STEADILY WINNING HEARTS AND REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A TELUGU FILM ACTOR

3 mins

Kamal's 'Thug Life' trailer sparks online debate

The much-awaited trailer of Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan, was released recently and has quickly gone viral.

1 min

Athiya Shetty's life as a new mom

Athiya Shetty is embracing motherhood with grace and joy.

1 min

Ali's transformation for 'Tikitaka'

Well known Malayalam actor Asif Ali has now penned a heart touching and inspiring post on the phenomenal amount of effort he has had to make to play the lead character of John Denver in his upcoming Malayalam film 'Tikitaka'.

1 min

'Don't expect patriotism from Bollywood': Pawan kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and popular actor Pawan Kalyan's powerful speech during the Tiranga Yatra in Vijayawada on Friday evening is making waves on social media.

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