Hyderabad

The 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit in Hyderabad highlighted the need for stronger government-industry collaboration to accelerate clean technology adoption and energy efficiency. Experts stressed climate resilience and outlined EESL initiatives aimed at supporting MSMEs and sustainable industrial growth

The CMC Standing Committee has approved Rs 37 crore to widen the Nallagandla-ORR radial road. The project will address the damaged and narrow stretch near Vattinagulapally, reducing the 6-8 km detour currently taken by commuters

Nalla Narasimha Reddy Group of Institutions held its second graduation day ceremony in Hyderabad, felicitating students for outstanding academic performance. Gold and silver medals were presented to high achievers, while senior officials encouraged graduating students to pursue their goals

Tension prevailed at Saroornagar Indoor Stadium during a GO 118 certificate distribution programme as BRS and Congress workers exchanged arguments and slogans. BRS MLA D. Sudheer Reddy objected to police restrictions, while Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy outlined regularisation measures

The T.I.M.E. Institute will conduct its Talent Search Examination (TTSE), a scholarship test for CAT 2026/27 aspirants, on September 20. The online examination will be held in two slots and feature multiple-choice questions on Quantitative, Logical and Verbal Ability

Hyderabad water tanker operators have withdrawn their proposed strike after HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy assured them that their demand for higher rates would be considered. The proposal will be placed before the next Board meeting for discussion and approval

Doctors at STAR Hospitals in Hyderabad removed a vitamin B-complex tablet and its cover lodged in the right main bronchus of a 75-year-old COPD patient. The foreign body had caused air trapping, worsening symptoms and an associated respiratory infection

Sundeep Kumar Makthala highlighted opportunities for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem at SEMICON India 2026. He proposed a “SEMICON Telangana” industry platform and called for greater collaboration among companies, investors, academia, startups and talent across the two states

Sri Radhastami was celebrated at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills with special rituals, including the 108 Kalasha Sri Radha Govinda Abhishekam. Scores of devotees attended the celebrations and participated in prayers, Sankirtana and offerings

Mohammed Hasham, riding Kany Kang and representing The Ashva Collective, won the 115–120 cm show jumping Open category title at the Telangana Championship at Nasr Polo and Equestrian Academy. Snethil finished second, while Mohammed Amaan Ali took third place

Khairtabad MLA Danam Nagender has reportedly approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Telangana High Court order disqualifying him from the Assembly. The High Court had declared his disqualification effective from April 23, 2024

A four-storey apartment in Gopanpally’s NTR Nagar was demolished after it developed a dangerous tilt. Officials evacuated residents before using HYDRAA’s Bahubali hydraulic machine. Tension prevailed as residents and domestic workers protested against the demolition

Telangana EAGLE Force has traced 60 persons in Maharashtra and Gujarat allegedly linked to a Thailand-India hydroponic ganja supply chain. Officials served them notices under the NDPS Act while investigating suppliers, transporters, distributors, recipients and financial transactions connected to the network.

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao urged the Congress government to make all MLAs who defected from the BRS resign and face elections, citing the Telangana High Court’s judgment disqualifying Danam Nagender and calling for the same legal principle to be applied.=

NTR Nagar in Gopanpally has seen multi-storey buildings come up on 50-square-yard plots, raising concerns over safety and compliance with civic norms. A CMC official said some plans were sanctioned by the erstwhile GHMC and admitted gaps in monitoring.

Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Rajasthan ANTF apprehended three suspects wanted in separate narcotics cases and brought them back to Telangana. The suspects are linked to cases involving heroin, MDMA and opium, while investigations continue to trace alleged interstate drug suppliers.

Poompuhar, a mega handicrafts expo showcasing traditional products from Tamil Nadu, opened at Shilparamam on Saturday. The exhibition features Thanjavur paintings, bronze statues, brassware, sculptures, textiles, terracotta products and other crafts made by skilled artisans from across the State.

Nearly 64 pc of working professionals in Hyderabad reportedly have their last meal after 10 pm, with EYVA’s India Wellness Index 2026 highlighting late dinners, sedentary commutes, caffeine intake and limited recovery as key lifestyle patterns affecting wellness scores

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to utilise available water and power, questioned Srisailam water-use figures and urged action to protect crops. He also criticised delays in repairing Kaleshwaram barrages and questioned rising project costs

Actor Rana Daggubati inaugurated a LEGO Certified Store at Hyderabad’s Inorbit Mall. Launched by the LEGO Group with the Ample Group, the store features hundreds of LEGO sets, life-size Hyderabad-inspired builds, a Pick-a-Brick wall, play tables and Build-a-Mini stations.

The International Real Estate Conference 2026 and Luxury Expo adopted a one-horned rhinoceros at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park for three months. Zoo curator J Vasantha welcomed the initiative, saying such partnerships support animal care, habitat management and wildlife conservation.

Hyderabad Police have uncovered an alleged network through which stolen mobile phones from Telangana and Madhya Pradesh were routed via Mumbai and Kolkata into Bangladesh. Police suspect multiple intermediaries were involved and are also verifying possible hawala transactions linked to the network.

Senior BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail accused the Congress government and AIMIM of failing on minority welfare. He alleged poor utilisation of allocated funds, delays in scholarships and fee reimbursement, and inadequate political pressure, and sought scheme-wise spending and beneficiary details.

Hyderabad Task Force and Khammam police apprehended a gang allegedly involved in cattle thefts and mobile shop burglaries across Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. Police seized mobile phones, vehicles and Rs 22 lakh in cash and are tracing other suspects linked to the network.