Hyderabad

Hyderabad traffic police announced diversions and parking arrangements around Khairatabad Ganesh pandal to manage heavy festive rush. Commuters are advised to avoid key junctions and use designated parking zones for convenience

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) recovered 2,703 USDT worth Rs 2.38 lakh in a cryptocurrency fraud case. A Hyderabad techie was duped of Rs 87.58 lakh after being lured by a woman into investing in fake crypto schemes

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan has appointed senior officials as nodal officers for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-poll. Their responsibilities include manpower, law and order, MCC enforcement, EVM management, cyber security and election-related complaints

Gachibowli police and Telangana’s anti-narcotics wing EAGLE raided a rave party at Kondapur, arresting seven persons and seizing cocaine, MDMA, and ecstasy pills. The accused included peddlers, a supplier, a transporter, and consumers. A case has been booked under the NDPS Act

Hydraa reclaimed 2,000 sq yards of land worth Rs 100 crore near Jubilee Hills check post in Hyderabad. The land, belonging to the Jubilee Hills Cooperative Housing Society, had been illegally occupied for two decades before being cleared and secured

The Telangana Sangeetha Nataka Academy’s festival Dance Drama Sourabham drew a full audience at Ravindra Bharathi, featuring Smita Madhav’s Bharatanatyam ballet and the Telugu production of Charandas Chor. Dignitaries including Dr Veludanda Nityananda Rao lauded the Academy for promoting cultural excellence

Hundreds of ASHA workers protested at Indira Park on Monday demanding fixed salaries promised in the Congress manifesto. BRS leader T Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of betraying workers, prioritising contracts over welfare, and warned of consequences in upcoming local body elections

BRS Patancheru coordinator V Adarsh Reddy distributed 2,500 notebooks to students of ZP High School in Tellapur on Monday, with support from ex-MLC V Bhupal Reddy. Party leaders pledged funds, furniture, and teachers to address shortages in the school

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of a secret pact with Prime Minister Modi, alleging systematic injustice to Telangana. He cited neglect of irrigation projects, loss of investments and Centre’s indifference, urging voters to punish Congress

The Hyderabad Foreign Post Office suspended all parcel shipments to the US after a new American order ended the duty-free exemption. Only letters and small gift items are allowed. Private couriers, however, continue to accept US-bound shipments

Two bikers were brutally assaulted in Bandlaguda after a clash with a car driver. The attack, caught on camera, showed men hitting the victims with a cricket bat. Police registered a case and are tracing the car and attackers

BRS leaders T Rajaiah, Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and T Ravinder Rao demanded Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari’s immediate resignation after he admitted defecting to Congress. They urged Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar to disqualify him, accusing Srihari of shifting parties for personal and family gains

Farmers in the district staged a protest at the Collectorate on Monday, alleging spurious fertiliser was being sold at inflated prices. They exposed mismatched bags of urea in public, accused traders of black marketing, and demanded strict action against those responsible

BRS leader Manne Krishank accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of running a “family raj” in Telangana, alleging that his relatives cornered contracts worth thousands of crores, including Singareni tenders and land deals, while the Congress diverted advertisements to National Herald

Frustrated over non-clearance of pending dues worth Rs 42 lakh, contractor N Krishna from Hanumapuram staged a protest with his family at the District Collector’s office on Monday. Civil contractors across Telangana have been demanding long-pending payments from the government for months

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy vowed to renominate Prof Kodandaram Reddy as MLC despite a Supreme Court order. At Osmania University, he promised development funds, highlighted empty state coffers, and announced a December meeting at Arts College without police presence

TGSRTC has launched a new boarding point at RGIA Crossroads, near Hyderabad airport, for devotees and air passengers traveling to Srisailam. Buses will run every 20 minutes, with advance reservations available online by selecting RGIA Crossroads as the boarding option

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised to fulfil pending demands of Osmania University, announcing a December meeting at Arts College without police presence. He stressed education over wealth distribution and assured funds for OU development, while backing Professor M Kodandaram

BRS leaders from Banswada met working president KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad on Tuesday and vowed to strengthen the cadre for a landslide victory in upcoming local body elections. They accused defected MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy of betraying the people’s mandate

An elderly woman from Choppadandi mandal was rescued by fire service personnel after she slipped and fell into a well on Monday. Acting swiftly, the fire team retrieved her safely using ropes, following alerts from neighbours and police

A private bus lost control and crashed into a culvert at Shapur Nagar in Jeedimetla after the driver reportedly fell asleep. The bus first hit a two-wheeler, leaving the rider with severe head injuries. Police registered a case.

With Milad un Nabi (Sept 5) and Ganesh immersions (Sept 6) coinciding, Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda police are deploying 30,000 personnel, holding peace committee meetings, and closely monitoring social media to ensure peaceful celebrations across the city.

Hyderabad’s markets are abuzz as citizens prepare for Milad un Nabi and the 11-day Ganesh festival. Traders, youth associations, and caterers are busy with decorations, traditional wear, and food orders, setting the stage for grand community celebrations.

Telangana has recorded 611.4 mm rainfall since June 1, about 15% above normal, according to TSDPS. Hyderabad received 34% excess rainfall, while Nagarkurnool led the state with 82% above normal, placing four districts in the ‘Large Excess’ category.