A seven-storey under-construction building collapsed in Anjaya Nagar near Madhapur Circle in Hyderabad, reportedly killing two workers and injuring one person. The collapse also damaged an adjacent apartment building.

The incident has raised serious questions over alleged illegal construction and encroachment. Authorities reportedly say a complaint had been received months earlier and construction work had been halted, but work allegedly resumed shortly before the collapse.

Teams from HYDRA, NDRF, fire services and Cyber Police have reached the site with heavy machinery to clear the debris and check for anyone trapped underneath.

Hyderabad Building Collapse: Two Dead, One Injured | Illegal Construction Under Scanner

A major building collapse in Hyderabad has left two people dead and another injured, with alleged illegal construction and violations now under investigation.

According to reports, an unauthorized seven-storey under-construction building collapsed in Anjaya Nagar near Madhapur Circle, trapping workers beneath the rubble. Two workers reportedly died, while a resident of a neighbouring house sustained injuries and was taken to hospital.

The collapse also reportedly damaged or crushed part of an adjacent apartment structure, raising serious questions about the safety of the construction and the conditions under which the building was being erected.

Authorities are investigating allegations that the structure was built on a very small plot close to a drainage canal. Reports also indicate that officials had received complaints months earlier, seized the property and halted construction. However, construction allegedly resumed shortly before the collapse despite the reported stop-work order.

Rescue and relief teams, including HYDRA, NDRF, fire services and police, have been deployed with heavy machinery to clear the debris and search for anyone who may still be trapped.

Hyderabad Building Collapse Kills 2 Workers | Illegal Construction Allegations Trigger Probe

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Telangana after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the opposition of allegedly using occult practices and black magic to discredit his government.

Speaking at a public gathering, the chief minister made the sensational allegation without naming BRS leader T. Harish Rao, while questioning his reported visits to temples in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Revanth Reddy alleged that opposition leaders were involved in “Aghora pujas” and black magic, claiming that such practices had allegedly been carried out for years in neighbouring states.

The remarks triggered a sharp response from the BRS, with party leader K. Sanjay accusing the chief minister of attempting to divert attention from what he described as unfulfilled promises involving jobs, farmer relief and development projects.

Telangana CM's 'Black Magic' Charge Sparks Political War | BRS Hits Back Over Allegations

Telugu actress Faria Abdullah has addressed the online trolling she faced after participating in Bonalu celebrations in Hyderabad.

The actress spoke about the backlash surrounding her appearance at the traditional Telangana festival and responded to comments questioning her participation. Faria has spoken about the importance of respecting different cultures, traditions and beliefs.

Her remarks have sparked discussion online, with fans and viewers reacting to her response to the trolling.

Telugu Actress Faria Abdullah Addresses Bonalu Trolling

Shocking revelations have emerged following a high-profile drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad, Hyderabad, leading to the detention of several political figures and businessmen who tested positive for narcotics. Six people, including Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Lok Sabha MP from Eluru Putta Mahesh Kumar and former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy, tested positive for drugs following a police raid in Rangareddy district, officials said on Sunday (March 15).&nbsp;On Saturday night, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE), in coordination with Telangana Police, raided a farmhouse owned by former BRS MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy after receiving information about a gathering being held at the farmhouse without prior permission.&nbsp;According to EAGLE Force SP R Giridhar, the police conducted a raid on a specific farmhouse where they found that one person was using a weapon."When we entered the farmhouse, our officers heard some sounds. They immediately rushed to the scene and captured the person who was holding a pistol," he said as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assembly-elections-2026-ec-announces-poll-dates-for-west-bengal-tamil-nadu-kerala-assam-and-puducherry-1773573754642">Bengal to vote on April 23, 29; Tamil Nadu on April 23; Kerala, Assam, Puducherry on April 9; results on May 4</a>&nbsp;Giridhar added that another individual was found carrying an empty round. The police detained all 11 people present at the scene and took blood samples for drug tests, resulting in six individuals testing positive for narcotics.&nbsp;"Officers took all 11 people into custody immediately. They conducted a drug test on them, and five of them tested positive. We completed all the procedural formalities, and they were taken to the hospital for blood sample testing," he said.&nbsp;Putta Mahesh Kumar initially tested negative in a urine test but tested positive after a subsequent blood sample analysis.&nbsp;The preliminary investigation revealed that some individuals present at the party were public representatives.&nbsp;"While conducting the test, we gathered information and came to know that one person is an ex-MLA and another is a sitting MP. Putta Mahesh tested positive in the blood sample testing. We will produce them before the court," Giridhar said.&nbsp;Police recovered approximately 2 grams of cocaine and the firearm used during the incident.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Lok Sabha MP from Eluru Putta Mahesh Kumar and former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy tested positive for drugs following a police raid at a Farmhouse in Hyderabad.

Shocking revelations have emerged following a high-profile drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad, Hyderabad, leading to the detention of several political figures and businessmen who tested positive for narcotics. Six people, including Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Lok Sabha MP from Eluru Putta Mahesh Kumar and former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy, tested positive for drugs following a police raid in Rangareddy district, officials said on Sunday (March 15). On Saturday night, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE), in coordination with Telangana Police, raided a farmhouse owned by former BRS MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy after receiving information about a gathering being held at the farmhouse without prior permission. According to EAGLE Force SP R Giridhar, the police conducted a raid on a specific farmhouse where they found that one person was using a weapon. "When we entered the farmhouse, our officers heard some sounds. They immediately rushed to the scene and captured the person who was holding a pistol," he said as quoted by ANI. Also Read: Bengal to vote on April 23, 29; Tamil Nadu on April 23; Kerala, Assam, Puducherry on April 9; results on May 4 Giridhar added that another individual was found carrying an empty round. The police detained all 11 people present at the scene and took blood samples for drug tests, resulting in six individuals testing positive for narcotics. "Officers took all 11 people into custody immediately. They conducted a drug test on them, and five of them tested positive. We completed all the procedural formalities, and they were taken to the hospital for blood sample testing," he said. Putta Mahesh Kumar initially tested negative in a urine test but tested positive after a subsequent blood sample analysis. The preliminary investigation revealed that some individuals present at the party were public representatives. "While conducting the test, we gathered information and came to know that one person is an ex-MLA and another is a sitting MP. Putta Mahesh tested positive in the blood sample testing. We will produce them before the court," Giridhar said. Police recovered approximately 2 grams of cocaine and the firearm used during the incident.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Lok Sabha MP from Eluru Putta Mahesh Kumar and former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy tested positive for drugs following a police raid at a Farmhouse in Hyderabad.

Cocaine bust at Hyderabad farmhouse: Sitting MP and ex-MLA test positive for drugs

A sweeping investigation that started with biryani restaurant chains in Hyderabad has uncovered what could be one of the largest tax evasion rackets in India’s food and beverage sector. Using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence tools, the Income Tax Department’s investigation unit in Hyderabad examined nearly 60 terabytes of transaction records from a widely used restaurant billing software operating across the country. The platform, used by over one lakh restaurants and accounting for roughly 10% of the restaurant billing software market, became the focal point of the investigation.&nbsp;Officials discovered that since the 2019–20 financial year, restaurants using the software allegedly concealed sales worth at least ₹70,000 crore. The final tax liability, including penalties, is still being assessed. The data sweep covered 1.77 lakh restaurant identification numbers nationwide. Investigators identified post-billing deletions amounting to ₹13,317 crore within the broader ₹70,000 crore suppression figure. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone accounted for ₹5,141 crore in hidden turnover.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/this-us-tech-ceo-misses-ai-summit-gala-hosted-by-pm-modi-after-four-hours-in-delhi-traffic-who-is-she-1771497626452">THIS US tech CEO missed AI Summit gala hosted by PM Modi after four hours in Delhi traffic. Who is she?</a>&nbsp;To validate digital findings, authorities carried out detailed inspections, both physical and electronic, at 40 restaurants across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These checks revealed approximately ₹400 crore in undisclosed sales. Five states emerged as major hotspots for suspected evasion: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Karnataka recorded the highest volume of deleted transactions at around ₹2,000 crore, followed by Telangana with ₹1,500 crore and Tamil Nadu at ₹1,200 crore. In several cases, officials noted that establishments failed to even erase records, despite under-reporting revenues in tax filings.&nbsp;Based on sampled data, investigators estimate that nearly 27% of total sales were deliberately left out of official disclosures. The investigation was conducted using data sourced from the software provider’s facility in Ahmedabad. Detailed analysis was carried out at the department’s digital forensic and analytics laboratory in Hyderabad’s Ayakar Bhavan. Authorities uncovered multiple tactics used to suppress revenue. While restaurants typically log all payment modes, cash, card, and UPI, to prevent internal fraud, certain operators selectively removed cash invoices from the system. In other instances, bulk deletions were carried out for specific date ranges, sometimes erasing up to a month’s billing data before filing tax returns that reflected only a fraction of actual earnings.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-peace-talk-zelensky-confirms-next-round-of-peace-talks-in-switzerland-before-month-end-1771499654062/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-peace-talk-zelensky-confirms-next-round-of-peace-talks-in-switzerland-before-month-end-1771499654062/embed</a>&nbsp;The dataset reviewed spans six financial years, from 2019–20 to 2025–26, covering billing transactions worth approximately ₹2.43 lakh crore. Investigators deployed high-capacity computing systems and AI tools, including Generative AI, to rapidly map GST numbers to corresponding restaurants using publicly available information and open-source databases.&nbsp;The inquiry initially focused on Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and other towns in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. After preliminary findings suggested systemic misuse of the billing software, the Central Board of Direct Taxes expanded the operation nationwide. Officials believe the current findings may represent only a fraction of the overall problem, noting that several other billing software platforms operate in the sector and could be subjected to similar scrutiny.

How AI cracked a ₹70,000 crore tax evasion trail in Hyderabad’s biryani chains

A sweeping investigation that started with biryani restaurant chains in Hyderabad has uncovered what could be one of the largest tax evasion rackets in India’s food and beverage sector. Using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence tools, the Income Tax Department’s investigation unit in Hyderabad examined nearly 60 terabytes of transaction records from a widely used restaurant billing software operating across the country. The platform, used by over one lakh restaurants and accounting for roughly 10% of the restaurant billing software market, became the focal point of the investigation. Officials discovered that since the 2019–20 financial year, restaurants using the software allegedly concealed sales worth at least ₹70,000 crore. The final tax liability, including penalties, is still being assessed. The data sweep covered 1.77 lakh restaurant identification numbers nationwide. Investigators identified post-billing deletions amounting to ₹13,317 crore within the broader ₹70,000 crore suppression figure. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone accounted for ₹5,141 crore in hidden turnover. Also Read: THIS US tech CEO missed AI Summit gala hosted by PM Modi after four hours in Delhi traffic. Who is she? To validate digital findings, authorities carried out detailed inspections, both physical and electronic, at 40 restaurants across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These checks revealed approximately ₹400 crore in undisclosed sales. Five states emerged as major hotspots for suspected evasion: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Karnataka recorded the highest volume of deleted transactions at around ₹2,000 crore, followed by Telangana with ₹1,500 crore and Tamil Nadu at ₹1,200 crore. In several cases, officials noted that establishments failed to even erase records, despite under-reporting revenues in tax filings. Based on sampled data, investigators estimate that nearly 27% of total sales were deliberately left out of official disclosures. The investigation was conducted using data sourced from the software provider’s facility in Ahmedabad. Detailed analysis was carried out at the department’s digital forensic and analytics laboratory in Hyderabad’s Ayakar Bhavan. Authorities uncovered multiple tactics used to suppress revenue. While restaurants typically log all payment modes, cash, card, and UPI, to prevent internal fraud, certain operators selectively removed cash invoices from the system. In other instances, bulk deletions were carried out for specific date ranges, sometimes erasing up to a month’s billing data before filing tax returns that reflected only a fraction of actual earnings. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-peace-talk-zelensky-confirms-next-round-of-peace-talks-in-switzerland-before-month-end-1771499654062/embed The dataset reviewed spans six financial years, from 2019–20 to 2025–26, covering billing transactions worth approximately ₹2.43 lakh crore. Investigators deployed high-capacity computing systems and AI tools, including Generative AI, to rapidly map GST numbers to corresponding restaurants using publicly available information and open-source databases. The inquiry initially focused on Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and other towns in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. After preliminary findings suggested systemic misuse of the billing software, the Central Board of Direct Taxes expanded the operation nationwide. Officials believe the current findings may represent only a fraction of the overall problem, noting that several other billing software platforms operate in the sector and could be subjected to similar scrutiny.

AI-powered analysis of 60TB billing data exposed ₹70,000 crore in suppressed restaurant sales across India since the last six financial years

Indian star player Tilak Varma received a hero’s welcome in Hyderabad following his stellar performance in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan. The young left-hander, who played a vital role in India's thrilling win, was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd and media frenzy, with chants of his name and the sound of dhol echoing through the air. Varma’s composed knock of 69* from 53 balls, including three fours and four sixes, along with crucial partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, helped India chase down 147 after a disastrous start at 20/3. His maturity in handling pressure was evident, as he anchored the chase, ensuring India crossed the finish line.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/injury-setback-for-australia-as-maxwell-suffers-fractured-forearm-ruled-out-of-t20i-series-against-new-zealand-1759211208808">Injury setback for Australia as Maxwell suffers fractured forearm; ruled out of T20I series against New Zealand</a>&nbsp;Tilak's reputation as a big-match performer continues to grow, with an impressive record in high-stakes games. In five knockout innings for the Mumbai Indians and India, he has scored 207 runs at an average of 51.75 and a strike rate over 160. Additionally, his T20I chase stats are remarkable, with 370 runs from 11 innings at an average of 92.50 and a strike rate of 134.54, including three half-centuries.<h2>Watch Tilak Varma getting welcomed by fans</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Hyderabad, Telangana | Indian Cricketer Tilak Varma receives a rousing welcome as he arrives in Hyderabad. He was announced &#39;Man of the Match&#39; in yesterday&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiaCupFinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsiaCupFinal</a> against Pakistan as India won by 5 wickets. <a href="https://t.co/Acedj2HOjA">pic.twitter.com/Acedj2HOjA</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1972686227737317716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

His performances have been one of the few highlights in India’s otherwise inconsistent middle-order. In six innings, Varma has scored 213 runs at an average of 71.00, with three unbeaten knocks. His final performance in the Asia Cup final was crucial, making him India’s second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, behind Abhishek Sharma.&nbsp;Coming to the match, Pakistan set a target of 147 after a steady 84-run stand between Sahidzada Farhan (57 off 38) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35). However, India’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/30) wreaked havoc, reducing Pakistan from 113/1 to 146 all out in 19.1 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) contributing in the death overs. In India’s chase, they stumbled to 20/3 early on due to a fine spell by Faheem Ashraf (3/29). But Varma’s unbeaten 69 and his partnerships with Samson (24 off 21) and Dube (33 off 22) turned the match around. The chase was completed with Rinku Singh, making his Asia Cup debut, hitting the winning runs on the very first ball he faced. Varma's performance in the final, along with his consistent match-winning ability, has made him one of India’s brightest young talents

WATCH | Tilak Varma gets hero’s welcome in Hyderabad after Asia Cup final masterclass

Indian star player Tilak Varma received a hero’s welcome in Hyderabad following his stellar performance in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan. The young left-hander, who played a vital role in India's thrilling win, was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd and media frenzy, with chants of his name and the sound of dhol echoing through the air. Varma’s composed knock of 69* from 53 balls, including three fours and four sixes, along with crucial partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, helped India chase down 147 after a disastrous start at 20/3. His maturity in handling pressure was evident, as he anchored the chase, ensuring India crossed the finish line. Also Read: Injury setback for Australia as Maxwell suffers fractured forearm; ruled out of T20I series against New Zealand Tilak's reputation as a big-match performer continues to grow, with an impressive record in high-stakes games. In five knockout innings for the Mumbai Indians and India, he has scored 207 runs at an average of 51.75 and a strike rate over 160. Additionally, his T20I chase stats are remarkable, with 370 runs from 11 innings at an average of 92.50 and a strike rate of 134.54, including three half-centuries. Watch Tilak Varma getting welcomed by fans

Tilak Varma’s composed 69 (not out) steered India to win in the Asia Cup final after a top-order collapse, with strong partnerships helping India’s successful chase of 147

A 21-year-old engineering student in Hyderabad murdered his friend in an act of revenge, the police said on Sunday (February 26). The accused P. Hari Hara Krishna killed his friend N. Naveen at Pedda Amberpet on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The victim was a student of the Mahatma Gandhi Engineering College in the Nalgonda district.&nbsp;

The police said that Krishna beheaded Naveen, ripped out his heart and chopped off his&nbsp;private parts, the news agency IANS reported.&nbsp;Krishna resorted to the macabre act as Naveen was allegedly harassing his girlfriend, who was previously in a relationship with the victim.

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The crime was committed on February 18 but came to light a week later, after Krishna surrendered to the police.

The police investigation revealed that Krishna and Naveen were classmates in an intermediate college in Dilsukhnagar. During that time, Naveen was in love with a girl but they later drifted apart due to some differences. Subsequently, the girl grew close to Krishna and the two had been in a relationship for some time. Naveen, however, allegedly started making calls and texting the girl and she told Krishna about this.

The accused then hatched a plan to kill his friend. On February 17, Krishna invited Naveen for a get-together at his residence in Dilsukhnagar. Later, Krishna offered to drop Naveen at his college hostel in Nalgonda. En route, the accused consumed liquor and purchased a knife.&nbsp;

And in the early hours of February 18, Krishna strangled Naveen to death with a rope after an argument broke out between the two. A police officer told IANS that Krishna beheaded Naveen, ripped out&nbsp;his heart and chopped off his private parts, fingers and threw them aside.&nbsp;He has been&nbsp;arrested on charges of murder and wiping out evidence.

Earlier, the victim's family had lodged a missing complaint with the police, and as part of the investigation, Krishna's family was being questioned.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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A 21-year-old engineering student in Hyderabad murdered his friend in an act of revenge, the police said on Sunday (February 26). The accused P. Hari Hara Krishna killed his friend N.

A 21-year-old engineering student in Hyderabad murdered his friend in an act of revenge, the police said on Sunday (February 26). The accused P. Hari Hara Krishna killed his friend N. Naveen at Pedda Amberpet on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The victim was a student of the Mahatma Gandhi Engineering College in the Nalgonda district. The police said that Krishna beheaded Naveen, ripped out his heart and chopped off his private parts, the news agency IANS reported. Krishna resorted to the macabre act as Naveen was allegedly harassing his girlfriend, who was previously in a relationship with the victim. ALSO READ | Hong Kong model killed, body parts dismembered & stored in fridge by ex-husband over money dispute The crime was committed on February 18 but came to light a week later, after Krishna surrendered to the police. The police investigation revealed that Krishna and Naveen were classmates in an intermediate college in Dilsukhnagar. During that time, Naveen was in love with a girl but they later drifted apart due to some differences. Subsequently, the girl grew close to Krishna and the two had been in a relationship for some time. Naveen, however, allegedly started making calls and texting the girl and she told Krishna about this. The accused then hatched a plan to kill his friend. On February 17, Krishna invited Naveen for a get-together at his residence in Dilsukhnagar. Later, Krishna offered to drop Naveen at his college hostel in Nalgonda. En route, the accused consumed liquor and purchased a knife. And in the early hours of February 18, Krishna strangled Naveen to death with a rope after an argument broke out between the two. A police officer told IANS that Krishna beheaded Naveen, ripped out his heart and chopped off his private parts, fingers and threw them aside. He has been arrested on charges of murder and wiping out evidence. Earlier, the victim's family had lodged a missing complaint with the police, and as part of the investigation, Krishna's family was being questioned. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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