Hyderabad

Heavy rains on Thursday night caused severe flooding near the University of Hyderabad campus as clogged underground drainage pipes led to waterlogging. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected the area and directed officials to clear the drains and deploy temporary relief measures.

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software professional from Telangana, was allegedly shot dead by US police during a domestic dispute. Before his death, he posted about facing racial discrimination and harassment. His family seeks government help to repatriate his body

Forest Minister Konda Surekha has raised objections after Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy met forest officials without her knowledge. She has taken the matter to the CMO and is expected to meet CM Revanth Reddy amid simmering tensions between the two Ministers.

Heavy rains have pushed Hussain Sagar’s water levels close to capacity, prompting GHMC officials to issue alerts for low-lying areas. The lake recorded inflows of 1,430 cusecs and outflows of 2,680 cusecs as IMD forecast more rainfall.

Hyderabad will see hot and humid weather on Friday, with the IMD predicting evening thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light to moderate rain. Independent forecasts also warn of intense heat during the day, followed by heavy showers in parts of the city.

A drunk man, Kaleem from Maharashtra, attacked a head constable and home guard with a knife at Kubheer police station following a family dispute. The constable suffered an abdominal injury. Kaleem fled but was later detained. Investigation continues

BRS leader T Harish Rao mocked the Congress government’s revised Pranahita-Chevella project, contrasting it with Kaleshwaram, and sarcastically calling the cost-benefit mismatch an “engineering marvel” and proof of “technical genius.”

Bhukya Balaji, 28, from Suryapet, died by suicide in Yousufguda after being abused and struck with a slipper over a Rs 1,000 debt. Police registered a case and are investigating.

A family quarrel turned fatal in Hyderabad’s Kokapet when a woman stabbed her husband during a heated argument. Locals rushed him to hospital, but he succumbed. Police arrested the accused wife.

A business dispute in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad turned violent when crane operator Anand and his associates attacked Srikanth Goud and Ali. Srikanth died on the spot, while Ali remains in critical condition.

Rachakonda police raided an illegal ice-cream unit in Ramanthapur and arrested the owner for using harmful substances in production. Adulterated products and materials worth Rs 8 lakh were seized.

A member of the Hyderabad Cricket Association raised objections against the nomination of Daljeet Singh as HCA's representative for the BCCI Elections, citing a lack of authorisation and violation of judicial directions

City Job Fair is scheduled to take place on September 20 from 8 am to 1 pm at Khaja Mansion Function Hall in Hyderabad's Masab Tank area. Organised by Mannan Khan, the free event will feature numerous companies from various sectors

The Telangana Government is organizing the CM Cup to identify rural sports talent. With inclusive participation, local events, and athlete databases, it aims to boost education and employment opportunities for participants

Government College of Physical Education (Domalguda) won the Osmania University inter-college women’s kabaddi championship, with TGSWRDC (IBP) securing second and AV College finishing third

Hyderabad Agricultural Co-operative Association is changing its traditional sales model by setting up six firecracker stalls at NTR Stadium. The stalls will operate 24 hours a day from October 16 to 20

A2H Chess Academy will host Children's Chess Tournaments in various age categories on September 20 and 21 in Hyderabad. Registration is open through S. Subba Raju, FIDE Arbiter at 9866702431

The inaugural Archery Premier League kicks off from October 2 in New Delhi, featuring 50 archers from six franchises, with top international players, including Olympians and World Championship medalists

Value Zone Hyper Mart has opened an outlet in Ameerpet, offering curated Dasara collections in fashion, groceries, and homeware. Founders emphasise delivering unmatched value, variety, and enhanced shopping experience this festive season

The Munugode MLA denied rumours of his resignation, calling them ‘fake news’. He clarified that raising objections within the party does not mean quitting Congress and promised to announce his political plans at a press conference

IMD Director General Dr Mrityunjaya Mahapatra highlighted the urgent need for collective strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on horticulture and agriculture. Experts emphasised improvements in weather forecasting

Telangana’s Congress government has borrowed double its planned Q2 target, pushing total debt close to Rs 2.3 lakh crore. Experts warn that aggressive borrowing, off-budget loans, and repayment pressures threaten welfare, salaries, and development priorities

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged British companies to invest in the Musi Rejuvenation project, pharma, EV sector, and Future City development. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron offered support in education, technology, teacher training, and co-funded Chevening scholarships for Telangana students.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government for denying a graveyard to the Muslim community in Borabanda and Yousufguda. He demanded the allotment of 2.16 acres of vacant land, warning it violates human dignity and constitutional rights