Hyderabad, Dec. 31 -- On the last day of 2025, Hyderabad added a Burj to its growing landscape. A new clock tower or bastion was inaugurated at Masab Tank on Wednesday, December 31.

Designed by Deccan Terrain Heritage for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the tower was made to revive ancient architectural traditions through its distinct design. To highlight the city's "heritage fabric" and legacy, the designers integrated traditional art, craftsmanship and architectural elements of the Deccan Plateau into Hyderabad's modern urban landscape.

The hexagonal design's side is 10-feet wide at the base, and the tower stands 20-feet tall. The inclined structure of the parapet is said to have been inspired by the entrance gate ...