Hyderabad

Hyderabad has faced floods for over 450 years, starting in 1572. Major floods in 1631, 1831, and especially 1908 caused massive damage. After 1908, the Nizam took steps to prevent floods by relocating houses away from the Musi River

A 19-year-old engineering student, R Naveen Kumar, died by suicide at his home in Kohed village, Abdullapurmet. He was found hanging on Sunday morning. Police have registered a case and are investigating the reasons behind the incident

An email warning of a bomb at RGI Airport triggered an early morning security response. CISF and police teams searched the premises and found nothing suspicious. It was declared a hoax. A case was registered, and airport operations remained unaffected

After flooding caused by the swollen Musi River, water has started to recede in Hyderabad. Areas like Chaderghat were left muddy and filled with debris. GHMC began a cleanup and disinfection drive while distributing food and deploying medical teams

Several Congress MLAs have openly criticised the Telangana government over project delays, funding gaps, and alleged irregularities. Leaders from Choppadandi, Mahabubnagar, Yellareddy, Munugode, and Jogulamba Gadwal demanded fair allocation of funds, protection of farmer lands, and transparency in development projects.

CM A. Revanth Reddy urged farmers opposing land acquisition for Bharat Future City to resolve disputes out of court instead of spending heavily on legal fees. He announced FCDA projects, roadworks, and connectivity plans, promising global-standard development over the next decade.

The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) released the final Group-II recruitment results, selecting 782 candidates out of 783 posts. One vacancy was withheld. The results are provisional and depend on pending court cases. False claims can cancel selection

With water levels in the Musi River receding, families in Chaderghat, Kishanbagh, and Narsingi returned to their homes on Sunday. Residents complained of poor alerts from authorities as volunteers and political workers distributed food and extended relief support.

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao visited Samata Colony in Jubilee Hills, distributing ‘Baki Cards’ and criticising Congress for failing six guarantee assurances. He highlighted poor municipal services and urged voters to support BRS in upcoming local body elections.

A bomb threat at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Sunday morning prompted security agencies to conduct anti-sabotage checks. The CISF and local police later declared it a hoax. Authorities confirmed all airport operations are running normally, and an investigation has been launched.

Customs officials at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok for attempting to smuggle wildlife, including a monitor lizard, a two-headed red-eared slider turtle, and 16 iguanas. The seized species were returned to Bangkok.

Hyderabad’s crime rate fell 17% from September 2024 to August 2025. FIRs dropped from 38,206 to 31,533, with notable declines in cybercrime, property offenses, rape, and kidnapping, while dowry death cases increased, according to Police Commissioner C.V. Anand.

After 48 hours of heavy rainfall, Telangana is expected to see relatively dry weather, with maximum temperatures around 28°C. Scattered light to moderate showers are likely in parts of the state during evening, according to IMD and private weather trackers.

Manthan Samvaad 2025, held on October 2 in Hyderabad, will gather intellectuals and citizens for a day of free public discourse. Marking Gandhi Jayanti, the event features discussions on national security, science, law, economy, and cultural dialogue

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao marked the first anniversary of the ED raid on Congress Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s Hyderabad residence, criticizing the alleged BJP-Congress collusion and questioning the abrupt silence on the probe’s outcome.

BRS leader K T Rama Rao slammed CM Revanth Reddy for “ego-driven incompetence,” blaming him for L&T’s exit from the Metro project and a ₹15,000 crore debt burden on Telangana.

River Manjeera has overflowed at the Yellapur bridge in Medak district, leading to traffic closure and disruption near Edupayala temple. Heavy inflows from Singur reservoir and continuous rains have also flooded nearby bridges and local water bodies.

A 30-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his brother during a quarrel at their sister’s house in Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, on Saturday night. Police said the accused stabbed him in the chest with a kitchen knife before fleeing the scene.

A man in his twenties was found dead near Charlapalli railway tracks in Hyderabad. GRP officials suspect he accidentally fell and hit a railway pillar, resulting in fatal injuries.

MLRIT celebrated Bathukamma with traditional songs, flower arrangements, and a festive atmosphere. College Treasurer Marri Mamata Reddy emphasized the importance of preserving culture alongside academic excellence and assured that the celebration would be held on a grand scale every year

IHM Shri Shakti was awarded the Tourism Excellence Award 2025 in the hospitality institution (private) category by the Telangana State Tourism Department. The award was presented by Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, recognizing the institute's contribution to hospitality education and tourism promotion

The 8th lucky draw of the Dasara Shopping Bonanza 2025 was held at CMR Family Mall, Secunderabad. Bhanu Prakash won the first prize. The event was attended by key figures from CMR Family Mall and Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today

Ramraj Cotton has launched a new showroom in Choutuppal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, with a special focus on its newly introduced anti-bacterial dhotis. The company also continues to expand its presence across southern states and globally through online sales and exports

Flooding from the Musi River brought operations at Hyderabad’s MGBS bus station to a standstill, leaving passengers stranded. TGSRTC announced the suspension of services and rerouted buses to alternative stations including JBS, Uppal, LB Nagar, and Aramghar.