Hyderabad

The iconic Khairatabad Bada Ganesh idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon amid tight police security and thousands of devotees. The procession was delayed by three hours due to a technical snag in a hydraulic crane before the immersion.

Telangana’s revamped Employee Health Scheme faces hurdles as over Rs 2,000 crore in medical bills remain pending. None of 360 small and medium private hospitals have signed MoUs, citing low package rates and delayed payments that threaten their financial sustainability.

Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli has launched 4Note Gardens, an alfresco dining destination featuring small plates, meal bowls and handcrafted cocktails. The venue will host gatherings, launch events and programmes featuring local artists, bringing together food, music, art and community.

4NOTE Gardens at Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli will host Oktoberfest Stories from September 23 to October 4, featuring German cuisine by Chef David Bergmann, beer, sizzling grills and live performances by Jucel and Nikhil from 5 pm onwards.

Friday prayers at Hyderabad’s historic Mecca Masjid concluded peacefully amid tight police security as Ganesh idol immersion processions continued in the city. A procession carrying large idols passed the mosque quietly, while worshippers dispersed gradually after the prayers.

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli briefly joined devotees and young girls in dancing during the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh immersion procession at NTR Marg on Friday. The moment captured the festive spirit among police personnel managing crowds, traffic and security during the celebrations.

Police made elaborate security arrangements at Charminar on Friday amid Friday prayers and a large gathering at Mecca Masjid. Senior officers monitored the situation, while RAF and Task Force personnel were deployed. Small Ganesh idols continued passing through the area during prayers.

Hyderabad’s famous Balapur Ganesh laddu prasadam fetched Rs 39 lakh at auction on Friday, Rs 4 lakh more than last year. Urban Group head Sama Praneeth Reddy won the bidding after intense competition from locals and an NRI.

A youth died after accidentally coming under the wheels of a tusker truck near Khairatabad Junction during the Ganesh immersion procession on Friday. Police detained the truck driver and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Khairatabad Bada Ganesh procession began at 9.30 am on Friday after a three-hour delay caused by a pipe rupture in the hydraulic crane. The 69-foot idol is expected to reach Hussain Sagar by 2 pm for immersion

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar inspected security arrangements ahead of the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh immersion. Around 20,000 police personnel and nearly 10,000 CCTV cameras have been deployed, while 26 She Teams will operate at crowded locations

Mivi has launched the One 5G smartphone in India, featuring a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 mobile platform, 50MP dual-camera system and 6,000mAh battery. Priced from Rs 14,999, the smartphone will go on sale through Flipkart from October 8.

The Telangana government has established TG-TMARS as a specialised police wing to bring traffic management, enforcement, highway patrolling and road crash investigation under one framework. The bureau will also oversee road and rail safety and statewide traffic enforcement.

A young man identified as Waseem was allegedly stabbed to death by two friends following an argument at Happy Homes in Upparpally on Thursday evening. Attapur police registered a case and are examining CCTV footage and other evidence.

TGSRTC will operate around 700 special buses round-the-clock during Ganesh idol immersion festivities in Hyderabad. Officials have deployed personnel at 44 key locations, set up a control room and stationed relief vehicles, camps, drivers and mechanics to manage the expected passenger rush.

Around 47 lakh electors in Telangana are yet to complete hearings under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Officials said fresh notices would be issued to those who fail to attend, with names potentially removed after multiple notices.

The Telangana government has allowed registration of open plots, houses and flats listed under 22-A, provided they have valid statutory permissions. District committees headed by Collectors will examine cases, while eligibility will depend on land records, permissions and legal issues.

Telangana is targeting 5 GW of data centre capacity by 2029, IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said on Thursday. Microsoft opened its India South Central datacenter region in the State, with 300 MW operational and 2 GW under development.

Park Hyatt Hyderabad will host “Islands of Spice”, a culinary collaboration with Park Hyatt Jakarta, from September 25 to 27. Indonesian chefs Dedi Susanto and Fathur Rahman will present regional dishes through a wine dinner and lunch buffet.

BRS leader T Harish Rao recorded his statement before a Nampally court in a defamation case against Congress leaders B Mahesh Kumar Goud and Addanki Dayakar over alleged black magic remarks. The court will record their statements on September 30.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar alleged that the Telangana government was targeting BRS leaders through the GO 134 inquiry into 22-A lands. He demanded that complaints concerning properties linked to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family also be examined.

The CBI arrested Abhishek Kumar, a key suspect in the Mahadev Online Betting App case, at Hyderabad airport after he arrived from Dubai. A court in Raipur later granted the agency two days’ police custody, officials said.

A 13-year-old girl died after a TGSRTC bus allegedly hit the scooter she was travelling on with her mother in Balanagar on Thursday. The girl fell onto the road and came under the bus wheels, police said.

Students at NALSAR University of Law screened a documentary on jailed activist Umar Khalid on Wednesday, days after proposed screenings at IIIT-Hyderabad and NLSIU Bengaluru were cancelled amid objections over certification and opposition to the film