Hyderabad

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

Brewers and beverage companies have urged the Telangana Government to clear pending dues of Rs 3,400 crore. With payment delays stretching up to 90 days, suppliers warn of a possible supply hit while demanding timely settlement and reduction of excise duty

Hyderabad International Airport is trialling an autonomous food delivery robot that serves tea, coffee, and snacks to passengers. Partnering with Minerva, GMR Aero, and RG Fresh, the airport aims to enhance traveller convenience with technology-driven service innovations

Several Hyderabad temples, including Chilkur Balaji, Birla Mandir, Yadagirigutta, and TTD-administered Venkateswara temples, will remain closed during the lunar eclipse from Sunday evening, September 7, until Monday morning, September 8. Temples will reopen after completing Abhishekams and other rituals

Telangana is witnessing rising distress among farmers, weavers, auto drivers, and students under Congress rule, with hundreds of reported deaths in the past 22 months. Critics allege delays in welfare schemes and poor crisis management are worsening livelihoods and pushing communities into despair.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for allegedly misusing police to intimidate farmers protesting urea shortages. He condemned police presence at a farmer’s house in Rajanna Sircilla, warning the Congress government against filing cases on farmers.

Hyderabad police detained two men for using AI tools in a criminal conspiracy involving harassment, stalking and extortion. The accused targeted a woman and her daughter, fabricated audio clips and circulated them online to defame BJYM leader PM Sai Prasad.

A woman from Shanthi Nagar, Hyderabad, allegedly cheated around 200 investors in a Rs 3 crore chit fund scam. Running the scheme for 14 years, she reportedly failed to return deposits and has gone absconding. Police have launched a search

Hyderabad is all set for the grand Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday with 1.4 lakh idols to be immersed at Hussain Sagar and other lakes. The Khairatabad Ganesh will be immersed with the help of the Bahubali crane

Vem Technologies has delivered its second centre fuselage assembly for the Tejas Mk1A to HAL, strengthening India’s indigenous fighter jet programme. HAL is expected to hand over the first two Mk1A jets to the IAF in October, pending weapon trials.

A truck carrying pulses from Maharashtra to Begum Bazar overturned at Aramghar junction, Rajendranagar, on Friday morning. The driver sustained minor injuries. Police and crane services cleared the truck promptly, ensuring traffic flow remained unaffected despite the accident.

Police detained eight students and two local youths at a private university hostel in Shankarpally, Ranga Reddy district, for allegedly consuming marijuana. Around 300 grams of dry marijuana were seized, and police launched a search for the main supplier, now absconding.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have announced diversions from September 4 to 6 for Ganesh idol immersions. Key stretches near IDL Lake, Pragathi Nagar, Gangaram, Kattamaisamma, and Pathikunta tanks will be closed, with alternate routes and ORR advisories issued.

KPMG in India and Imarticus Learning have launched certification preparation programs for CFA, US CPA, US CMA, ACCA, and FRM aspirants. The initiative offers expert-led masterclasses, case studies, and inte

Schools have been granted a 13-day Dasara holiday till October 3 and they will reopen on October 4. If students skip school on October 4, which is a Saturday, they can extend their vacation by two days and rejoin the classwork on Monday October 6.

Telangana’s farmers face a worsening urea crisis, with protests erupting across districts as fertilizer shortages hit critical Kharif crops. Black marketing, supply chain delays, and plant shutdowns have left 70.6 lakh farmers struggling, raising fears of lower yields and unrest.

Security personnel at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport recovered a live bullet from the checked-in baggage of a Kolkata passenger. The man claimed he was unaware of carrying it. Police have taken custody of the passenger and seized ammunition.

A pregnant woman in her thirties was found murdered in a secluded area at Kapra, Jawaharnagar. Police suspect she was attacked with a boulder and are probing all angles, including sexual assault, while examining CCTV footage to identify suspects.