Hyderabad

A Hyderabad police constable has been arrested for allegedly cheating a woman with whom he maintained a relationship for over a decade before marrying another. The woman accused him of forcing multiple abortions and even booking a function hall for their proposed wedding before abandoning her.

Police detained several members of the Banjara community outside the Telangana Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad after they attempted to enter the premises during a protest. The demonstrators demanded that the State government expedite installation of a grand statue of Sant Sevalal Maharaj, revered as a spiritual leader and reformer of the community.

Police on Friday foiled an attempt by Bharat Rashtra Vidyarthi Samithi (BRSV) activists to storm the Telangana Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad while pressing for student-related demands, including withdrawal of GO No. 97 and release of pending scholarships.

The Telangana Forest department has proposed arming frontline personnel with weapons and ammunition amid rising forest encroachments and attacks on staff. A Rs. 4,095-crore proposal is under consideration, while the government has also approved recruitment of 1,516 personnel

Hyderabad’s Marfa bands are witnessing a sharp rise in bookings ahead of Ganesh immersion, with popular troupes charging up to Rs. 60,000. The Afro-Arab percussion tradition remains an integral part of the city’s festive culture, drawing bookings locally and overseas

CSIR-IICT Senior Principal Scientist Dr Surya Prakash Singh has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, for his research contributions to Chemical Sciences, particularly advanced functional materials for chemical industry and energy applications

Property owners and farmers across Telangana have approached the BRS with complaints over the Section 22A prohibited list, alleging that wrongful land classifications have blocked registrations, bank loans, subsidies and welfare benefits, while some cases have raised allegations of extortion

A retired Army havildar was arrested for allegedly stealing rifles, pistols, ammunition and other equipment from the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment, at Bolarum. Police recovered the stolen arms and ammunition from Kowkoor, Yapral and Achampet in Telangana

The 22(A) prohibited land list has become a major concern for Telangana property owners, with BRS leader T Harish Rao alleging irregularities in the inclusion and removal of survey numbers. Several cases involving government and private land were highlighted at Telangana Bhavan

BRS women MLAs approached the NHRC and National Commission for Women in New Delhi, alleging that police assaulted and humiliated them while preventing them from entering the Telangana Assembly. They sought intervention over alleged rights violations and police action against legislators

Desilting work at Rangadhamuni Cheruvu, or IDL Lake, in Kukatpally is underway ahead of Ganesh idol immersion on September 25. HYDRAA has been tasked with removing more than 20 feet of accumulated silt, waste and PoP from the lake

The second day of Loyola Academy’s Eco-Futurism conference in Hyderabad brought together experts to discuss sustainable behaviour, food systems, traditional irrigation, eco-cinema and climate action. The event also featured student activities including poetry, photography, diplomacy simulation and poster making

QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has signed an MoU with IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation to collaborate on Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum AI, Post-Quantum Cybersecurity and next-generation computing, with a focus on research, technology development, validation and deployment

A Hyderabad couple was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.97 crore after investing Rs 2.67 crore in real estate on the advice of a relative. They alleged that properties were not registered in their names and that the accused threatened them

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with devotion while protecting the environment. He distributed eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols at Lok Bhavan and said their use during immersion would help minimise pollution of water bodies

Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions has announced that its Electronics and Communication Engineering department has secured NBA Tier-I accreditation for three years. The institution credited the department’s faculty, staff and students for the achievement

An ICMR-backed trial in 14 villages of Telangana’s Medchal-Malkajgiri district found that doorstep screening and treatment reduced anaemia prevalence among adolescent girls from 56 per cent to 40.7 per cent. The intervention also increased haemoglobin levels by 1.03 g/dL

After a prolonged dry spell, Telangana is likely to receive rainfall over the weekend, with the IMD forecasting heavy showers and gusty winds at isolated places. Hyderabad is also expected to see cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and moderate temperatures through the coming week

The 2026 Indian Racing Festival will begin with the F4 Indian Championship in Coimbatore on September 12-13. The season will feature six F4 rounds and four Indian Racing League rounds, culminating in a street-racing debut at Navi Mumbai in December

Several ASHA workers were detained near the Telangana Assembly on Friday while protesting for a fixed monthly salary of Rs 18,000, job security and PF and ESI benefits. Unions warned of intensifying their agitation if demands remain unresolved

Andhra Kabaddi Association General Secretary Srikanth Yalamanchili has been nominated by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India as a Technical Official for the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Several Andhra Pradesh leaders and association office-bearers congratulated him

BRS working president K T Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of misusing Section 22(A) to facilitate land grabbing and alleged a parallel revenue network. He demanded answers over private lands on the prohibited list and vowed to fight affected landowners

Police detained several BRSV leaders and students on Friday after they attempted to march towards the Telangana Assembly over pending scholarships and GO No. 97. BRSV leader Prashant Goud demanded Rs 12,000 crore in scholarships and threatened intensified protests

NIMS has released hall tickets for the September 20 written examination for contract positions at TIMS, Sanathnagar. Eligible candidates can download them online using their registered phone number and date of birth or collect physical copies from NIMS