Hyderabad

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.

This marks Saina's first venture into team ownership, opening a new chapter in her journey as an athlete and mentor

Sreeja, currently ranked World No. 42 and India No. 6, and Snehit, World No. 106 and India No. 8, will be part of the national contingent

Jwala also announced her continued support for the development of fencing sport in Telangana State

Jatin Sharma shines with 124 not out in Lords victory against RJCC

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions across all zones in view of the Ganesh idol immersion procession on Saturday. The main procession from Balapur to Necklace Road will see restrictions, with key routes in South, Central, East, and North zones affected

The Civil Engineering Department of KGRCET organised a three-day national conference on sustainable water and waste solutions under the AICTE-VAANI scheme. Faculty and research scholars presented papers, with experts leading sessions. The valedictory session was attended by senior academic leaders

The Balapur Ganesh laddu, believed to bring prosperity, will be auctioned on Saturday in Hyderabad. Since 1994, politicians, farmers, and businessmen have bid for it, with last year’s 21-kg ‘Bangaru Laddu’ fetching ₹30.01 lakh

Mercedes-Benz India has launched its ‘DreamDays’ festive campaign for October, offering tailored financial solutions, luxury experiences, and promotional initiatives to attract aspirational buyers. MD & CEO Santosh Iyer said the campaign reinforces the brand’s commitment to fulfilling the dreams of Indian customers

K Mohith Sri Krishna of Narayana Schools won the silver medal at the National-Level Gymnastics (Acrobatics) Championship in Dehradun. The Junior-level gymnast impressed against 200 participants from 12 states, highlighting both talent and perseverance