Hyderabad

On the occasion of Durga Ashtami, Carnatic bhajan prodigy Sooryagayathri captivated a packed audience at MMCCC Hyderabad with devotional renditions. Backed by a traditional ensemble, her soulful recital of bhajans dedicated to Ganesha, Vishnu, Durga, and Krishna enthralled devotee

The South Central Railway has introduced temporary stoppages of select trains at Hitec City, Lingampalli, and Charlapalli stations from September 26 to October 5. The move aims to ease festive rush at Secunderabad Junction and benefit IT corridor commuters

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao announced Maganti Sunitha, wife of the late MLA Maganti Gopinath, as the party’s candidate for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. Party leaders said her candidature honours Gopinath’s legacy and seeks to strengthen the party base.

Heavy downpours in Hyderabad on Friday caused traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and public transport delays. IT corridors, GHMC suburbs, and major roads were severely affected. Daily life, including Navaratri and Bathukamma festivities, saw lower turnout and disruptions.

The Falaknuma Express, running from Howrah to Secunderabad, was halted at Ghatkesar railway station on Friday morning following a terror alert. Joint RPF, GRP, and local police searches found no threat, and authorities suspect the alert may have been a hoax.

Telangana experienced heavy rainfall across all districts in the last 24 hours. Nalgonda, Jangaon, Mulugu, Vikarabad, and other districts recorded up to 125 mm rain. IMD-Hyderabad and private trackers have issued warnings for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Friday and Saturday.

The IMD-Hyderabad has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations across Telangana from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely, while an orange alert is in place for very heavy rainfall over the weekend.

To ensure immediate medical care for tribal students, Bhadrachalam ITDA distributed ₹13 lakh worth of medical kits to 115 remote ashram schools and hostels across Khammam and Kothagudem districts, aiming to improve healthcare access in isolated areas

A shepherd couple from Achelli village, Dulam Shekhar (45) and Susheela (40), were found dead in the forests of Sirpur (T) in Asifabad. Police are investigating, sending injury samples for forensic analysis to determine whether death was due to animal attack or accident.

A 25-year-old doctor in Hyderabad was allegedly harassed and extorted by a man he met on a dating app. The accused assaulted him, threatened exposure, and extorted ₹8,000 before police in Madhapur registered a case and began investigation.

Bad weather in Hyderabad on Friday morning forced the diversion of at least three incoming flights from Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata to other airports, including Vijayawada. Airport officials confirmed the diversions were due to prevailing inclement weather conditions.

The IMD has forecast rain and thundershowers across Hyderabad and several Telangana districts throughout Friday, with gusty winds and lower temperatures. Independent trackers also warned of on-and-off showers across the city, urging residents to prepare for wet weather conditions.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police has advised IT and corporate firms to opt for work-from-home on Friday after heavy rains, citing safety and traffic concerns. The advisory seeks to reduce road congestion and ensure emergency services move without hindrance.

Sanju carded a three-under 68 despite a double bogey on the 18th hole to maintain a one-shot lead in the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship. Deepak Yadav stayed close, while Sukhman Singh dropped to third after a 72

Joshua scored a hat-trick to lead Rangareddy to a dominant 6-0 win over Nalgonda in the 11th Telangana Senior State Football Championship. Karimnagar and Adilabad also secured victories in other matches during the league phase

Hyderabad is expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall overnight, with gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph, according to IMD-Hyderabad. An independent weather tracker has predicted an increase in rain intensity, especially in northern parts of the city.

B Sacheit’s brilliant unbeaten 102 helped Team A reach 240/8 on Day 1 of the HCA Under-23 Probables match. Meanwhile, Md Faiz Ahmed’s 182 and Mani’s 101 guided Southern Stars to a dominant win in the C-Division One-Day League

Hyderabad’s Prasads Multiplex issued a humorous advisory to fans of Pawan Kalyan after witnessing wild celebrations during screenings of They Call Him OG. From cheers to torn T-shirts, the frenzy prompted the theatre to jokingly suggest carrying a spare shirt.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy has announced a series of infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 784 crore to address civic challenges in the constituency. Key works include the Vajpayee Nagar RuB, RK Puram Flyover, and development of AOC roads.

Bangladesh’s Jamal Hossain extended his lead to four shots with a six-under 64 in the third round of the Telangana Golconda Masters. He is followed by Akshay Sharma in second and Khalin Joshi in third, with Vishesh Sharma leading local golfers

The Congress-led Telangana government is facing scrutiny over its alleged use of advanced cybersecurity tools for political surveillance. Devices like Talkwalker, Cellebrite Inseyets and Innsight, originally meant for cybercrime detection, are reportedly being used to monitor opposition leaders, social media activity and private communications.

The Forum for A Better Hyderabad, with CDS and civil society groups, held its annual Memorial and Solidarity Meet under the historic Tamarind Tree at Osmania General Hospital. The tree, which saved 150 lives in 1908 floods, was honoured for its enduring legacy

Telangana government has agreed in principle to take over Hyderabad Metro Phase-I by assuming Rs 13,000 crore project debt and paying Rs 2,000 crore to L&T for equity. L&T exits the project, refusing to participate in Phase 2 expansion as equity partner

The GHMC has sanctioned Rs. 2.95 crore to restore a small bridge in Yakutpura, popularly known as ‘London Bridge’. Though unrelated to its namesake in the UK, the bridge earned its name from local residents during post-rain repairs. Narrow and used only by two-wheelers, the bridge is set to be widened to accommodate larger vehicles.