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They threatened and grabbed the keys of the almirah, detective SI N. Naveen Babu said. Later, they took 15 tola gold and the Rs 30 lakh. The victims suspect that Chandrashekars friends who knew about the cash are behind the robbery. (Representational image)

Telangana districts are crime magnets; lack of police infra leaves...

More than 70 per cent of armed robberies and dacoities took place in the districts in 2016.

9 Jan 2017 1:18 AM IST

An alert RTC driver is being hailed as a hero for averting a major bank robbery in the city. (Representational image)

Visiting gangs' drawn to Telangana's weak areas

Some 85 per cent of big robberies were committed by these visiting gangs' in 2016.

9 Jan 2017 1:16 AM IST

A long queue forms at a bunk in KPHB Colony as people rush to fill petrol on Sunday. Petroleum dealers deferred a decision to stop accepting card payments by a few days. (Photo: R. Pavan)

Transaction tax: Banks give in, narrow escape for motorists

Petrol pump owners deferred their decision late at night said that they would accept card payments till January 13.

9 Jan 2017 1:10 AM IST

After banks made the announcement, petrol pump owners too deferred their decision and said that they will accept card payments for now. (Representational image)

Transaction tax: Petrol pumps to accept card payments till Jan 13

The threat of petrol pump owners to reject card payments would have been an embarrassment for the Modi government.

9 Jan 2017 12:56 AM IST

Petroleum dealers said they will suffer losses and want oil marketing companies to bear the transaction fee themselves or persuade banks to withdraw it. (Representational image)

Bunks protest, say won't accept cards

ICICI said that it will not be charging any transaction fee.

9 Jan 2017 12:51 AM IST

In this screen grab of a GHMC video clip, a man threatens a civic staffer when the latter tried to garland him for peeing in the open at Putlibowli on Sunday.

Hyderabad: Open pee kings' garlanded

As per the GHMC Act, officials can impose a fine of Rs 200 for open defecation or open urination.

9 Jan 2017 12:45 AM IST

The 10-member committee on varsities, formed at the fag end of the last month, is expected to submit its report in the next two months. (Representational image)

Minorities varsity: Panels to look into modalities

Former secretary to Government of India, Afzal Amanullah, is the convener of the committee.

9 Jan 2017 12:15 AM IST

Minister for municipal administration and urban development K.T. Rama Rao said on Thursday that all the required works, including tests and trials and certifications for the Metro, would be completed by then.

Note ban hits Telangana government's first-ever global investors meet

The government had earlier decided to hold the meet between January and March.

9 Jan 2017 12:12 AM IST

Anand gives tips on poll time clean-up

Anand was invited by the Election Commission to New Delhi to address officials being deployed for the polls from...

9 Jan 2017 12:06 AM IST

K. Chandrasekhar Rao

Telangana government seeks district-wise proposals

Telangana government has decided to get budget proposals from district level.

9 Jan 2017 12:02 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (Photo: PTI)

Note ban inflicts Rs 900 crore loss to Telangana

Telangana may suffer Rs 2,250 crore loss if the trend continues till March.

8 Jan 2017 11:59 PM IST

Despite experts suggestion, Telangana government ignored dams safety

Experts suggest building facility to divert from Srisailam foreshores.

8 Jan 2017 11:52 PM IST