Hyderabad News

TRS chief arrested ahead of 'fast unto death'

Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) president K. Chandrasekhara Rao was arrested Sunday in Andhra Pradesh's Karimnagar district as he was heading to Medak district to launch a 'fast unto death', demanding separate statehood for Telangana region, officials said.10:00 AM on November 29

Reserve Bank to study impact of Dubai's debt problem

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D. Subbarao Friday said the bank will measure the extent of Dubai's debt problem as well as its impact on Indian economy.10:04 PM on November 27

India's recovery fragile, says RBI governor

India's recovery from the global financial crisis is fragile though the economic fundamentals are strong, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D. Subbarao said here Friday.10:01 PM on November 27

Andhra Congress legislators authorise Sonia to name new leader

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Andhra Pradesh Friday authorised party president Sonia Gandhi to select the new leader to succeed late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who died in a helicopter crash in September.8:00 PM on November 27

Telugu director Teja in search of a teenage boy

Well-known Telugu director Teja is on the lookout for a 18-year-old boy to play the lead role in his film 'Atu Itu'.6:00 PM on November 27

Setback for Congress in Hyderabad civic polls

Andhra Pradesh's ruling Congress party suffered a setback in Hyderabad civic polls as it failed to secure majority in the 150-member body to capture the mayor's post.6:05 PM on November 26

Congress to meet Friday to elect Rosaiah as leader

The much-awaited Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting will be held here Friday when Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah is likely to be formally elected as the new leader.6:00 PM on November 26

Congress, MIM ahead in Hyderabad civic polls

Andhra Pradesh's ruling Congress party and the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) were Thursday ahead in the Hyderabad civic polls with the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) trailing in third position.12:05 PM on November 26

A year after 26/11, their wounds are still fresh

A year after 26/11, the wounds of three families of Andhra Pradesh who lost their loved ones in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai are still fresh.12:04 PM on November 26

Who's Who of newspaper industry to descend on Hyderabad

The who's who of the global media will descend on Hyderabad for the 62nd World Newspapers Congress (WNC) beginning here Nov 30. Indian President Pratibha Patil will formally inaugurate the conclave by addressing a joint session of the WNC and the World Editors Forum (WEF) Dec 1.10:00 AM on November 26

Snooker champion Burden's arrogance didn't win many friends

Alfred Burden of England won the World snooker championship trophy, but it was the opponent whom he beat in Wednesday's final, Igor Figueiredo of Brazil, who emerged the hero.12:04 AM on November 26

Snooker champion Burden aims to get into top-32

Admitting that he did not expect such a close battle in the final, Alfred Burden of England said winning the IBSF World Snooker championship by defeating Igor Figueiredo of Brazil 10-8, was a huge moment and would help him get back into professional ranks.12:01 AM on November 26

Alfred Burden wins world snooker championship

Alfred Burden became the first from England in 11 years to win the men's World Snooker championship crown when he wore down Igor 'Tiger' Figueiredo of Brazil 10-8 in a pulsating final, in which the fortunes swung crazily, here Wednesday.10:03 PM on November 25

Microsoft launches Indian language supporting software

Microsoft Wednesday showcased a set of tools that will enable users enter text in six Indian languages into computers easily.8:02 PM on November 25

Congress to field YSR's widow in assembly by-poll

The Congress Wednesday decided to field late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy's widow Vijayalakshmi for the by-election to Pulivendula assembly that was necessiated by his death. But the family says she herself is not keen.4:06 PM on November 25