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Prof Sanket Goel, Birla Chair Professor and Head of CREST at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, has received the National Award to Teachers 2025 for excellence in teaching and research. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi

At least 40 students at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University in Koti have reportedly fallen victim to a suspected cyber-fraud involving phone hacks and suspicious calls. Police are investigating a possible internal data breach and have not ruled out blackmail or insider involvement

To handle festive crowds, South Central Railway has launched a crowd management strategy at Secunderabad station. With over 2 lakh daily passengers expected, measures include alternate train routes, new waiting zones, metro connectivity, and a 24x7 control room for safety and coordination

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Thousands of devotees gathered on Saturday to bid farewell to the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh idol. After a long procession and final prayers, the 300-tons idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar at 1.30 PM using the Baahubali crane

The Ganesh laddu prasadam at Richmond Villas, Bandlaguda, was auctioned for a record Rs 2.32 crore, surpassing last year’s Rs 1.87 crore bid. Proceeds will go to RV Diya Charitable Trust, which funds student education and welfare activities for the underprivileged.

Vedanta’s takeover of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates with a Rs 17,000 crore bid has raised doubts over the timely completion of the SLBC tunnel, the world’s longest irrigation tunnel, already delayed by a roof collapse and geological challenges.

The iconic Balapur Ganesh laddu was auctioned for a record Rs 35 lakh on Saturday, surpassing last year’s Rs 30.01 lakh bid. Lingala Dasharath Goud of Karmanghat emerged successful, even as the Ganesh idol faced minor damage during the Shobha Yatra.

The Ganesh procession in Hyderabad’s Old City is delayed as organisers finish decorations. The Balapur idol will cross Charminar after 1 pm, amid heavy police deployment and strict security checks.

The eco-friendly Khairatabad Ganesh Shobha Yatra began at 8 am on Saturday with special pooja and slogans of ‘Ganapathi Bappa Morya.’ The procession moved towards NTR Garden amid heavy police security, with immersion expected by noon.

The recognition highlights MLRIT’s continuous efforts toward academic excellence, research, innovation, and student success, says the institution

Besides a 201-300 band in engineering, the CMR Group extends its reach in professional education with its CMR College of Pharmacy earned a spot in the 101-125 rank band in the pharmacy category

With an expected attendance of over 15,000, the event solidifies Hyderabad's position as the creative capital of South India

Sanjeevi Rithvik and Manimuthu Shaina won the singles titles at the South Zone inter-state badminton championship in Hyderabad, which featured winners from multiple states across categories, including under-19 events

Mustang edged 7 Seas 55–52 in a close battle at the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy, with strong performances from Vinod and Nikhil helping them come from behind to win

Subramanyam Swamy smashed an unbeaten 174 for Cosmos, marking the highest score in the C-Division one-day league, as seven centuries and eight five-wicket hauls lit up HCA league matches

Dabang Delhi K C made PKL history with the first-ever golden raid win, led by Ashu Malik’s Super 10. Fazel Atrachali hailed the new rule as a fan-friendly, exciting addition

Actors Aishwarya Rajesh and Ali unveiled the official T-shirt and medal for the eighth Global Grace Cancer Run, set for October 12, 2025. The event will take place in physical and virtual modes, with 2K, 5K, and 10K categories open for public participation.

The WICCI Holistic Child Development Council and NGO Marham Resonating Resilience held a dance therapy session titled ‘Land of Happy’ at NIEPID, Secunderabad. The event, led by Bharatanatyam artist Sohini Roychowdhury, focused on inclusion and healing through movement.

A cyber fraud case has emerged at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University in Koti, Hyderabad, where fraudsters allegedly hacked the mobile phones of several students. Complaints have been filed with the cybercrime police, who are investigating phishing links and malicious apps used in the scam.

Hundreds of Ganesh idols were brought to Hussain Sagar for immersion a day ahead of the scheduled centralised event due to the upcoming lunar eclipse. The early rush, managed by GHMC and police officials using cranes, caused traffic congestion around the lake.

In a historic first, Hyderabad City Police inducted ten women constables into its mounted unit for bandobust, VIP security, and patrolling. The police dog squad is also being expanded, while new infrastructure, including stables and kennels, will come up on 11.5 acres

A woman from Hyderabad alleges she was cheated of Rs 50 lakh by three people claiming to have connections with HYDRAA to resolve her land encroachment issue. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fraud

The HMWSSB arranged 123 water camps and distributed 3.5 million water packets during Ganesh immersions on Saturday. Preventive steps, including sewer jetting machines and chlorine checks, were taken to ensure smooth arrangements across immersion routes