Hyderabad

The Indian School of Business (ISB) has launched a 15-week online ‘Certificate Programme in Mastering Executive Presence’, starting October 12, 2025. Aimed at senior professionals and leaders, the course blends self-paced learning with live sessions to build impactful leadership skills

Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting elderly citizens in Hyderabad, using fake investment, loan, and trading schemes to siphon off large sums. Authorities warn seniors to verify offers, avoid unknown accounts, and seek family support for online financial transactions.

Cyber criminals in Hyderabad are duping investors by posing as reputed financial firms on social media, directing them to fake WhatsApp groups and third-party bank accounts. Authorities advise verifying schemes directly with companies and exercising caution before transferring funds.

Ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s Kothagudem visit, police detained several opposition activists and leaders. BRS condemned the arrests, citing government inaction on urea supply and alleging misuse of Kaleshwaram project reports to target political rivals.

Nearly 95% of African scenes for S S Rajamouli’s pan-Indian film with Mahesh Babu were filmed in Kenya. Locations include Masai Mara, Naivasha, Samburu, and Amboseli, with the movie set to release in over 120 countries.

A leopard strayed from the forest and killed a calf in Kadpal village, Sangareddy. Forest officials are monitoring the area and have warned villagers against venturing out alone at night. Panic spread among locals.

Mohd Shaker hit a brilliant 251 for Postal Cricket Club against Sri Chakra in the HCA B-Division league. The match featured other notable performances, including Osmania University’s 315/8 and Vijay Hanuman’s 305

Hyderabad struck early in the semifinal of the Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament, reducing Haryana to 6/2 while chasing 272. Hyderabad had earlier posted 225 and 254 in their two innings

A 23-year-old woman from Hyderabad was arrested at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 3.1 kg of hydroponic marijuana from Bangkok, valued at Rs 3 crore. Suspicious behaviour prompted authorities to search her luggage, leading to the seizure

Don Bosco beat Secunderabad Club 63-47, but missed knockout qualification due to a negative points difference. Freestyle Ballers defeated SSBA Tarnaka 71-20 and advanced to the knockout phase of the championship

A2H Chess Academy will host two children’s chess tournaments, one for the Under-15 category on September 5 and another for Under-9 on September 6, at its Kukatpally campus in Hyderabad

The draft voter list for Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency lists 3.92 lakh voters. Citizens can raise claims or objections until September 17. The final list will be published on September 30. Voter details can be verified online or offline

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, while speaking at the YSR Memorial Award function, revealed that some individuals were attempting to gain influence by offering support under the pretext of loyalty. Drawing parallels with the late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s era, he said true loyalty like that of K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao was rare.

For the second day, the BRS held statewide protests alleging a Congress-BJP conspiracy to malign K. Chandrashekhar Rao and the Kaleshwaram project. Effigies were burnt, roads blocked and rallies staged, as leaders slammed the CBI probe as politically motivated

Hundreds of outsourcing staff from Telangana Model Schools staged a protest at the School Education Directorate in Hyderabad over unpaid salaries pending for six months. Employees, including physical directors and attenders, threatened an indefinite strike if dues are not cleared by September 8.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau and IIIT Hyderabad have launched ‘Vyuha Labs’, a cyber innovation hub. It will bring together startups, researchers, and companies to work on new ways to fight cybercrime and improve cybersecurity across Telangana and India

KNRUHS has initiated the Stray Vacancy phase of web-based counselling for vacant MDS seats under MQ1 and MQ2 (NRI) quotas for the 2025–26 academic year. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from September 2 to 3 through the official portal. Seat allotments will be made based on merit and preferences.

A local court sentenced software engineer Swagat Kumar Bhoi to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman after promising marriage. The assault began in 2017. He threatened her when she insisted on marriage. A Rs 5,100 fine was imposed

A premature baby born at 28 weeks and weighing 860g was saved by Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals in Hyderabad. After 50 days in NICU with treatment for sepsis, jaundice, and lung issues, the baby recovered well and was discharged

Teachers in Telangana staged a massive protest at Dharna Chowk demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). MLC Pingili Sripal criticised the Congress government for failing to act on its promise to scrap the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)

A Seerat-un-Nabi quiz was held in Suryanagar where children from different religions joined to learn about Prophet Mohammed's life. Bhanu Chandra and Sahith did very well. Winners got cash prizes. Important guests attended, praising the children’s efforts

Students Federation of India activists staged a protest at the ministers’ quarters in Hyderabad over Rs 8,158 crore pending fee reimbursement dues and other education issues. They demanded an Education Minister, faculty recruitment, infrastructure upgrades, and welfare measures for students

Prohibition and Excise Station, Golconda, officials arrested two men and seized 1.2 kg of ganja, two phones, and a bike in Hyderabad. The accused, both Golconda residents, sold ganja at a toddy compound in Langar Houz

A 63-year-old Hyderabad resident lost Rs 43 lakh after fraudsters lured him with a fake Axis Bank IPO offer on WhatsApp. Police arrested one suspect, linked to 19 cases nationwide, for supplying bank accounts to the fraud network