Adding to his plight is the bus’s height-an interior ceiling measuring just 181 cm makes it virtually impossible for Ansari to stand upright. The repetitive strain has forced him to make frequent trips to the hospital, leaving him both physically and emotionally drained. “It’s not just a job- it’s an everyday challenge,” Ansari laments
Office space leasing in Hyderabad dropped by 41%, with transactions totaling 1.7 million square feet in Q1 2025, compared to 2.9 million square feet during the same period last year. Limited availability of premium office spaces and shifting preferences among global firms are cited as possible reasons behind the decline.
Located just a short drive from Hyderabad city, the bird park is expected to become a sought-after weekend destination for families, tourists, and bird watchers. With its innovative design and focus on sustainability, the Himayat Sagar Bird Park marks a milestone in urban eco-friendly projects.
This highlights inefficiencies in water management while drinking water needs in command area cities, including Hyderabad, remain inadequately addressed. Hyderabad is entitled to receive 16.5 TMC of Krishna water annually to meet its drinking water requirements, but this allocation is often unmet, thus adding to conflict situation.
The Supreme Court has taken serious note of this alarming situation and converted the matter into a suo motu writ petition titled In Re: Kancha Gachibowli Forest, State of Telangana. The Court has directed the Chief Secretary of Telangana to respond to several critical questions, including the rationale for initiating developmental activities without completing mandated assessments under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023.
The report also highlighted the presence of wildlife in the area, including peacocks, deer, and various bird species, emphasizing the ecological significance of the forest. Approximately 100 acres of the forest have already been destroyed, with a lake situated beside the deforested area serving as a habitat for deer and other wildlife.
Block 2 of the Secretariat houses the offices of key government officials, including Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Municipal Administration Minister Narayana, and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anita.
Teams from the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) were deployed to address waterlogging and other issues caused by the rains. The southwest minaret of Charminar, as historical data shows, suffered damage many times since 1591.
In a ceremony held at the local Shiva temple, Bablu stood as a witness as Radhika and Vikas tied the knot. He even formalized the union in court, signing an affidavit to ensure its legality. Bablu’s decision was driven by a mix of fear and pragmatism, as he believed this was the best way to protect himself and ensure the well-being of his children.
This move recalls the 2004 peace talks initiated by the late Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, then Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, and his Home Minister K. Jana Reddy. The talks, held at Praja Bhavan, were seen as an experimental approach to resolving the conflict. However, many key leaders from that time are no longer alive.
