Hyderabad

Komari Shiva Kumar was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment and fined Rs 60,000 for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2018, who later died by suicide following his threats and harassment

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue at Picket Public Garden, Secunderabad Cantonment, on September 17, following the Hyderabad Liberation Day Parade

NCC cadets from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana excelled at the All India Thal Sainik Camp 2025 in Delhi, securing second place for boys, sixth for girls, and first in field signals

KT Rama Rao welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, calling it crucial to protect communal harmony, opposing divisive provisions, and pledging continued commitment to minority welfare

Telangana farmers protest against the Regional Ring Road realignment, alleging the state government altered the southern route to protect lands of Congress leaders and private industries. They demand restoration of the original alignment and fair compensation for affected villages

KT Rama Rao extended support to Telangana students denied medical admissions under a new nativity GO, urging a transition period and humanitarian consideration for those who studied in the State till Class 10

Anganwadi teachers in Telangana staged protests against the State’s move to set up pre-primary schools, fearing job loss and closure of centres. Arrested during demonstrations, they announced a Chalo Secretariat protest on September 25 to press their demands

BRSV staged a protest at Telangana Council for Higher Education demanding Rs 10,000 crore in fee reimbursement dues. Student leaders warned of statewide agitation, highlighting unpaid scholarships and supporting college strikes

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of crippling Telangana in 22 months, citing unpaid bills, closed colleges, halted welfare schemes, and severe urea shortage impacting farmers and development

BRS leader KT Rama Rao filed a defamation suit in Hyderabad court against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, seeking Rs 10 crore damages, apology, and injunction over defamatory remarks and allegations

A Codemo survey shows BRS holding a 10 percentage points lead in the upcoming Jubilee Hills bypoll, with strong youth, women, and minority support. KCR tops CM preference, while Congress faces urban discontent and BJP struggles to break through

BRS leader Jagadish Reddy renewed calls for the disqualification of 10 defected MLAs, accusing them of aligning with Congress. He urged the Speaker to act swiftly and declared by-elections unavoidable

Hydraa launched massive search operations in Musheerabad and Asif Nagar after three people were washed away in nalas during Sunday’s heavy rains. Commissioner AV Ranganath cited encroachments as the main cause

Scientists at CCMB Hyderabad discovered that protein SPIN90, working with Arp2/3, drives actin filament growth crucial for cell movement. The breakthrough, published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, offers insights into health and disease

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected Mallepally nala in Mehdipatnam on Monday and directed officials to speed up desilting and cleaning works to prevent waterlogging in surrounding areas during heavy rains

An elderly man, K Shivaiah (70), was found murdered in his old house at Vishnunagar, Saidabad. Police said his throat was slit by unknown persons. A murder case has been registered

Private colleges in Telangana urged the government to clear Rs 8,000 crore fee dues and adopt a Trust Bank System, proposing a self-sustainable reimbursement model to ease financial burden on the State

A 30-year-old labourer from West Bengal died by suicide at Langer Houz in Hyderabad on Sunday, hanging himself from a tree. Police said financial distress may have led to the act

A 28-year-old man from Rajendranagar died by suicide in a Madhapur hotel on Sunday after his wife filed a murder attempt case against him following frequent quarrels at home

A 29-year-old man from Jubilee Hills died by suicide on Sunday due to financial distress and family disputes. Police said he suspected his wife of infidelity and had slipped into depression

University of Hyderabad hosted a special orientation for newly admitted students with disabilities, featuring para-athletes, motivational speakers, and accessibility advocates. Organised by ECDAP and Ability Awareness, the event celebrated inclusion under the theme ‘Celebrating Abilities, Inspiring Possibilities’

The HRDA has urged Telangana’s health university, KNRUHS, to implement group health insurance for all UG and PG medical students. Citing constant exposure to infections during training, HRDA said this would protect students and reduce financial risks for their families

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay inaugurated the new Mancherial stop for the Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. Effective September 15, this halt improves rail connectivity for Telangana’s workforce and supports ongoing railway development projects across the State.

Tension rose at HMDA’s Ameerpet office as farmers from eight districts protested the Regional Ring Road project. Alleging loss of fertile land and unfair compensation, they submitted objections on the final day and demanded realignment of the proposed RRR route