Hyderabad

HMWSSB workers fixed a sewage leak at Vinayak Nagar Colony in Shaikpet after Telangana Today highlighted residents’ concerns over overflowing sewage near a Ganesh idol installation. The repair brought relief to residents and the local Ganesh Utsav Committee

Families of two brain-dead patients in Telangana donated their organs, helping eight needy patients. The organs of 26-year-old software employee Kudikyala Vinay and 60-year-old housewife Padma Andalu were donated following their deaths at private hospitals in Hyderabad

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to name the proposed Mamunur airport after Rani Rudrama Devi. He also disputed Revanth’s claim on BRS efforts, citing communications, photographs, videos and news clippings

The Muslim community of Arutla village thanked Minorities Welfare Minister Mohd. Azharuddin after their requests for a compound wall around the graveyard and conversion of an unused government building into a mini-function hall were forwarded to the Ranga Reddy Collector

Recent police action against BRS leaders, aides and functionaries in Telangana has triggered a political dispute over preventive measures and criminal cases. Courts have intervened in several cases, rejecting remand pleas or directing police to follow statutory procedures before arrest

The Telangana government plans to entrust LED streetlight operation and maintenance in GHMC and other ULBs to private agencies under a 10-year contract estimated at Rs 1,341.60 crore, prompting questions over ILMS integration and the replacement of EESL

Mild tension prevailed in Madannapet after a chicken piece was found near a Ganesh pandal, prompting a protest by BJP workers and others. Protesters alleged an attempt to desecrate the pandal, while police deployed additional personnel and assured action.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar questioned the Telangana police over what he called differential treatment of Congress and BRS leaders. He also raised allegations concerning private property visits, a land dispute, a sexual-favour claim and the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay’s son

A month after an unauthorised building collapsed in Gachibowli, killing two workers, residents and RWAs have raised concerns over multi-storey constructions on small plots, alleged violations of building norms and the effectiveness of civic monitoring and enforcement

A 40-year-old man was rescued after being trapped between an old grill-style lift and the wall of a building in Moosapet. Hydraa DRF personnel used a hydraulic cutter to free him after his leg was crushed and fractured.

An autorickshaw driver returned a handbag containing 12 tolas of gold ornaments and Rs 10,000 in cash after a woman left it in his vehicle. A cab driver helped her approach Tolichowki police, who contacted the autorickshaw driver.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warnings for several Telangana districts as monsoon activity gains momentum after weeks of lull. Heavy rain is forecast through September 27, with thunderstorms and squally winds also expected in some districts

Actor and professional wrestler Saurav Gurjar was arrested by Gachibowli police after a woman accused him of cheating and harassment on the pretext of marriage. She alleged that they were in a relationship since 2021 and that Gurjar later distanced himself.

Several Telangana districts, including Hyderabad, received moderate to heavy rainfall after a prolonged September dry spell. Karimnagar’s Kothapalle recorded the highest rainfall at 76 mm, while Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri witnessed localised showers and waterlogging

The Congress high command has appointed Patolla Chandrasekhar Reddy as Sangareddy DCC president, ending a prolonged deadlock over the post. The decision came despite opposition from Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha and leaves rival factions assessing their next political moves

Several Congress MLAs raised concerns in the Telangana Assembly over damaged roads, power outages and inadequate drinking water supply. Legislators from Manakondur, Jadcherla, Tandur and Achampet highlighted constituency-level problems, including shortcomings in Mission Bhagiratha water supply

Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions held its second Graduation Day for Engineering, Pharmacy and MBA students. Gold and silver medals were presented to toppers, while Virtusa senior director Meka Venkata Chalapathi spoke about AI, skills and emerging careers.

Thousands gathered at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds to mark the centenary of Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda. The Vishaal Diwan featured Gurbani Kirtans and Kathas by Ragi Jathas, while Sikh leaders addressed devotees and a traditional Guru-Ka-Langar was served.

The Khairatabad Ganesh pandal witnessed a massive rush on Sunday, with roads around the venue gridlocked and the Metro station packed with devotees. Traffic police managed vehicle movement and parking as around two lakh devotees were expected to visit.

Unidentified persons allegedly broke into a storage room at TIMS in Erragadda and stole 288 iOS devices. The devices were kept in 12 boxes, with 24 in each box. Borabanda police registered a case and launched an investigation.

A neurosurgeon at Mamata Hospital in Khammam was charred to death after his car went out of control and crashed into a road divider near Pillalamarri on Sunday. Police recovered the body from the completely gutted vehicle and launched an investigation

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for Telangana from September 23 to 26, with isolated areas likely to receive 64.4-204.4 mm of rain and squally winds of 50-60 kmph

Hyderabad is dotted with colourful Ganesh pandals during Ganesh Chaturthi, offering visitors several options for pandal hopping. From the iconic Khairatabad Ganesh to celebrations in Begum Bazaar, the Old City, Koti, Ramnagar and Secunderabad, here are places to explore.

A three-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run accident at IS Sadan in Hyderabad on Saturday night. Mohammed Izhaan was crossing the road after dinner with his parents when an XUV allegedly struck him. Police are tracing the absconding driver