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Hyderabad to soon host regional centre of Indian Institute of Creative Tech

Hyderabad will soon get a regional center of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) to further strengthen the growth of gaming, animation, and digital entertainment industries, a top official of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said here on Saturday. Addressing the WAVES Animation Bazaar and the 8th edition of IndiaJoy 2025, Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, said one of the campuses of IICT will soon come up in Hyderabad, according to an official release. Highlighting the contribution of the Telugu film industry and the Telangana government's efforts in promoting the AVGC sector, he said Hyderabad continues to consolidate its position as the hub of India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) ecosystem, driving the growth of the nation's creative economy. India's media and entertainment sector is rapidly expanding, serving as a vital expression of the nation's soft power, Jaju said. Speaking about the WAVES ...

Serene Communities, Prathima to develop ₹400 cr senior living projects

The RERA-approved project comprises 265 residences across two- and three-bedroom homes (1,025-1,700 sq. ft.) priced from ₹60 lakh onwards

Kurnool bus tragedy: 25 dead after Hyderabad–Bengaluru bus catches fire

A late-night journey turned into a horrific tragedy when a private sleeper bus caught fire near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, killing at least 25 passengers. Here’s what happened, how authorities responded

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rain in South, temperature dip in North

While Hyderabad and parts of South India brace for rain and thunderstorms this week, North India enjoys clear skies and a steady dip in temperature

South Asia's biggest poultry expo to be held in Hyderabad from Nov 25

The 17th edition of 'Poultry India Expo' will be held from November 25-28 in Hyderabad, Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers' Association (IPEMA) announced on Monday. Considered South Asia's biggest event in the sector, the four-day expo is expecting participation from more than 500 exhibitors from around 50 countries at HITEX Exhibition Centre. The expo will showcase breakthroughs in breeding, hatchery automation, feed milling, housing, veterinary products and egg-farming solutions. It will also highlight solutions for challenges such as raw material volatility, sustainability and disease management, with participation from global brands, innovators and startups. A technical seminar during the event will focus on emerging diseases, sustainable feed, manure management, automation and poultry career development. "India's poultry industry is on a remarkable growth trajectory. Building on the overwhelming success of the 16th edition, we are setting even higher benchmarks this year,"

About 1,000 people shifted to relief camps in Hyderabad after heavy rains

About 1,000 people living in low-lying areas here were shifted to relief camps as the Musi river was in spate following heavy rains in the city and other parts of Telangana, officials said on Saturday. The residents of low-lying areas, who were evacuated to relief camps late on Friday, were being provided food and other essential items, they said. The flood water entered the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS), a major bus complex in Telangana, prompting authorities to halt the bus services. Passengers waiting for buses in the complex were shifted out safely. The state-run Telangana Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) MD V C Sajjanar said in a post on 'X' that buses originating at the bus station are being operated from different areas in the city. The TGSRTC appealed to the bus passengers to not come to the MGBS in view of flood water entering inside the complex. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who enquired about the situation following the heavy inflows in the Musi river, directed

L&T to complete Hyderabad metro stake divestment by FY26 end

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro on Friday said that disinvestment of its stake in Hyderabad metro project will be completed by the end of current financial year. "We expect the divestment to get completed by the end of the current fiscal FY26," L&T said in a filing to BSE. The company said that Telangana government will take over the Hyderabad Metro SPV by refinancing the current debt and acquiring equity of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd at the agreed values An in principle understanding has been reached between both on the same. Official sources on Thursday said that Telangana government has agreed to take over Phase-I of Hyderabad Metro Rail project from L&T Group by paying Rs 2,000 crore for the equity in the concessionaire L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd. It was agreed that the state government would also take over the company's debt of Rs 13,000 crore, they had said. L&T has about 90 per cent equity in the project. Last month, the infra major expressed .

CapitaLand India Trust unlocks ₹1,103 cr via divestment of IT park assets

CapitaLand India Trust will divest CyberVale in Chennai and CyberPearl in Hyderabad for Rs 1,103 crore at a 3% premium to valuation, its first exit since 2007 listing

Monin invests ₹350 crore in Hyderabad plant, eyes ₹450 crore turnover

Germain Araud, managing director of Monin India, said the facility will span 40 acres and is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2026

Hyderabad bound A-I Express flight makes emergency landing in Vizag

An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad with 103 passengers made an emergency landing here on Thursday, following an engine problem after a suspected bird hit mid-air, said an official. Visakhapatnam Airport director S Raja Reddy said the pilot of Air India Express flight number IX 2658 requested for the emergency landing and returned to the port city after abandoning the journey to Hyderabad. "After departing Vizag, the pilot reported some problem in the engine. So, he asked for an emergency landing and returned to Vizag. The flight landed safely and passengers were deboarded," Reddy told PTI, adding that alternative arrangements are being made by the airline. According to the director, the aircraft departed Vizag at 2.38 pm and returned by 3 pm, travelling only around 10 nautical miles while the bird hit was suspected to have occurred while ascending.

Hyderabad faces waterlogging after heavy rain; IMD issues yellow alert

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Telangana, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places across all districts on September 18 and 19

Reit penetration in office market can reach 25-30% by 2030: Colliers India

Colliers report highlights 371 mn sq ft of Grade A office stock in India holds REIT potential, led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with demand from GCCs and BFSI firms driving growth

Godrej Prop up 2% on ₹1k-cr sales at Hyderabad project; time to invest?

Godrej Regal Pavilion is the company's second launch in Hyderabad this year, with both projects surpassing the ₹1,000 crore sales milestone at launch

Godrej Properties sells 683 units worth over ₹1k cr in Hyderabad project

Godrej Properties Ltd on Monday said it has sold 683 housing units for more than Rs 1,000 crore in its new residential project in Hyderabad, driven by strong consumer demand. In a regulatory filing, the company said it has sold inventory worth over Rs 1,000 crore in its project 'Godrej Regal Pavilion' located at Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. The project was launched earlier this month. At the launch, the company had sold 683 homes with a total area of 1.20 million square feet. The total developable area in this large project is 4.14 million square feet with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 3,600 crore. On the customers' response, Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties, said, "This outcome reflects the rising preference for trusted, branded residences and Hyderabad's strong growth potential." Recently, Godrej Properties acquired 7.82-acre of land in Hyderabad through the auction process for Rs 548 crore. This upcoming project would have an estimated revenue potential of Rs

Hyderabad rising in Biotech, Pharma, MedTech innovation: Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said Hyderabad has risen from manufacturing to innovation in Biotech, Pharma and Medical Technology. Speaking at the Biodesign Innovation Summit held at AIG Hospital here, he assured end-to-end support for innovation in medical products using BioDesign, with the state government being a proactive partner, a release from CMO said. Reddy said Hyderabad has a synergy of excellent academic institutions, skill development and industry partnerships, and as a result has a great workforce. Advocating for indigenous innovation to solve India's medical needs, he said that innovators and researchers will have access to Telangana's historical medical data, while strictly following data privacy. "We will connect you to academic institutions, research, innovation bodies, the Young India Skills University and corporations," he said. "For many years, our best minds were solving problems of other countries. It is a good thing. Time has now come whe

Godrej Properties to buy 7.82-acre land in Hyderabad for nearly ₹550 cr

Godrej Properties Ltd has won a bid to acquire 7.82-acre land in Hyderabad for nearly Rs 550 crore. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the company said it has participated in an e-auction conducted by the Telangana Housing Board (TGHB). Godrej Properties has "emerged as the highest bidder for 7.825 acre land parcel in Kukatpally (KPHB), Hyderabad, with a total combined bid value of Rs 547.75 crore". The housing board would issue the allotment letter after following the due process. Godrej Properties will develop a housing project on this land parcel. The estimated revenue potential of this project would be Rs 3,800 crore. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties, said, "As Hyderabad continues to strengthen its position as a dynamic real estate market, Kukatpally represents a strategic location that aligns with the city's growth trajectory." Godrej Properties is one of the leading real estate developers in the country.

5 killed as chariot hits live wires in Hyderabad Janmashtami procession

According to the police, the injured were rushed to the hospital, while the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination

ED conducts searches at 6 locations in Hyderabad in bank-fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at six locations in Hyderabad in connection with a bank-fraud case against the promoters and directors of a company and its associate entities. The ED initiated its investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the CBI in Hyderabad against SEW LSY Highways Limited and others under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly siphoning off and diverting loan funds, cheating and criminal misconduct, resulting in the loss of public money, the agency said in a statement. The federal agency's Hyderabad zonal office conducted search operations on Tuesday at six locations in Hyderabad under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with a bank-fraud case against SEW Infrastructure Limited (SIL), Prasad and Company (Project Works) Private Limited (PSPWPL), group companies and their promoters and directors, the statement

Six Indian cities rank among Asia-Pacific's top 10 tech talent hubs

Bengaluru hosts the world's largest concentration of data scientists, Hyderabad leads in under-25 tech professionals, and Indian cities now account for 69 per cent of Asia-Pacific's total tech talent