Hyderabad

Musheerabad police arrested a 34-year-old real estate businessman in connection with the death of a 19-year-old youth during a Ganesh Agaman event on September 5. Police alleged negligence, unauthorised arrangements and excessive sound levels contributed to panic during the procession

Gold prices have seen sharp fluctuations this year amid changing expectations on US interest rates, a stronger dollar and geopolitical tensions. HSBC expects the Federal Reserve may not raise rates as anticipated, while central bank buying and demand in India and China could support prices

E-challans linked to vehicle registration numbers are becoming another check for India’s used-car buyers and sellers. As digital traffic records become easier to access, pending fines can surface before ownership transfers, adding greater visibility to a vehicle’s documentation history

Farmers in the Jurala ayacut are worried over uncertainty surrounding the release of Krishna water from Karnataka’s Narayanpur project. With Jurala storage at around 4.5 TMCft and inflows declining, farmers fear standing crops could wither unless adequate irrigation supplies reach the region

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned the Telangana DGP that police would be responsible if party leader Manne Krishank was harmed after a video purportedly showing threats against him surfaced online. Krishank had levelled allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Telangana government to address teacher vacancies, school closures and higher education staffing gaps. He sought an annual DSC calendar, regular recruitment, pending DAs and promotions, while demanding at least 15 per cent of the State budget for education

A Jagtial man who completed a six-month prison sentence in Dubai remains in custody for allegedly being unable to pay a Rs 39 lakh fine imposed in a forgery case. His family has sought Telangana government intervention for his release and repatriation

IIIT Hyderabad has launched BrainLab, an advanced EEG research facility supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Equipped with high-density and mobile EEG systems and eye-tracking technology, the facility will enable cognitive neuroscience research involving participants from Indian populations

A total of 23 films and series are scheduled to stream across major OTT platforms from October 5 to 11. The lineup includes Telugu, Hindi, English, Korean, Polish and Bengali titles, while several films are also set to release in theatres

The Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme for women recorded an increase of 97.20 lakh passengers during July-September 2026 compared with the same period last year. TGSRTC has added buses and trips on several inter-district and Hyderabad-linked routes to meet rising demand

A 55-year-old trader, Nemaram Choudary, was found dead near Muraharipally Lake in Medchal on Monday. His family had lodged a missing complaint after he failed to return home. Marwari community members protested, alleging murder and demanding the accused’s arrest

A 70-year-old retired employee from Hyderabad was allegedly cheated of Rs 38 lakh in a honey-trap cyber fraud. Fraudsters befriended him through a fake Facebook profile, threatened him with a criminal case and allegedly extorted money while posing as police officials

Sixty NCC cadets of St Ann’s High School, Petbasheerabad, participated in community service activities organised by the 2(T) Battalion NCC Unit. Cadets paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Jeedimetla village and conducted a cleanliness drive at Fox Sagar Lake

DRI officials seized around 800 grams of gold jewellery, estimated to be worth Rs 1.20 crore, from a jewellery trader at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The trader was intercepted while travelling from Tiruchirappalli to Hyderabad, officials said

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has won the National Energy Leader Award for the eighth consecutive year at the CII National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management 2026. It was also recognised as an Excellent Energy Efficient Unit for the 10th year

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has demanded immediate measures to control rising rice and essential commodity prices in Telangana. He alleged a 25 per cent increase in fine rice prices and sought action against hoarding and black marketing

BRSV has demanded cancellation of Nova Medical College’s recognition, alleging inadequate infrastructure, faculty, laboratories and other facilities. State president Gellu Srinivas Yadav also alleged irregularities in granting permissions and questioned the approval of 250 MBBS seats

BRS working president KT Rama Rao opposed the proposed open-cast coal mine near Ramappa temple in Mulugu, warning that mining and blasting could threaten the UNESCO World Heritage Site and adjoining lake. He demanded withdrawal of the proposal and warned of agitation

Cybercrime officials have warned of a fraud targeting bank customers through smartphone call-merging features. Fraudsters pose as bank or service officials, persuade victims to merge calls and then obtain OTPs triggered by transactions initiated using information gathered from the victims

An FIR has been registered at Sangareddy Rural Police Station over the alleged beating and subsequent death of a community dog at IIT Hyderabad. PETA India and SAFI supported the complaint, while police conducted a post-mortem examination

Fresh from a nine-medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India’s top archers will switch from teammates to franchise rivals as APL Season 2 begins in Hyderabad on October 8. Six franchises will compete with 48 archers until October 18.

A major fire broke out at a scrap godown in Royal Colony under Balapur police limits on Sunday midnight, triggering panic among residents. Three fire engines were deployed to control the blaze. No casualties were reported, while the cause remains unknown.

The Telangana Bars and Restaurants Association has opposed the Excise department’s proposed revision of privilege fee, citing poor business, and urged the government to withdraw it. The association has also called for outlet closures and sought action against belt shops and permit rooms.

India were fined 20 per cent and the West Indies 10 per cent of their match fees for maintaining slow over-rates in the final ODI in New Chandigarh. Both captains pleaded guilty and accepted the sanctions, avoiding formal hearings.