Hyderabad

Habeeb Nagar police arrested a 20-year-old painter for allegedly breaking into a water plant office and stealing Rs 95,000. Police said the suspect had previously worked there and used an angle grinder to break the locks before fleeing.

Residents of Jayadarshini Residency in Gachibowli have been dealing with drainage water and a severe stench for two weeks. They say debris from a demolished building blocked a nearby nala, causing water to enter the complex and inundate its cellar.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has received three recognitions from Airports Council International World, including the highest customer experience accreditation. The airport was also recognised for accessibility and arrivals experience, highlighting its focus on innovation, inclusion and passenger satisfaction.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao escaped unhurt after a truck hit his car at Alugunuru while he was heading to Karimnagar for a Students and Youth conference on Saturday. The car’s right rear door was partially damaged.

Flat owners of Jayadarshini Residency in Gachibowli have complained of drainage water inundating their cellar for two weeks. Residents blamed debris from a demolished building for blocking a drainage nala and urged civic authorities to clear it and undertake repairs

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked teachers to give his government two years to address their concerns and assess its performance in the next Assembly elections. He also defended education reforms, denied plans to privatise polytechnic colleges and highlighted welfare measures

Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina headline Day 7 of the US Open 2026 as the third round continues in New York. Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Fritz are also in action, while Yuki Bhambri begins his doubles campaign

Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations have joined hands with traffic police to tackle peak-hour congestion. The civic bodies are studying traffic movement, identifying locations for free-left turns and U-turn changes, removing encroachments and planning signal upgrades at key junctions.

Bandlaguda police registered a case under the POCSO Act against a 14-year-old boy after a seven-year-old girl’s family lodged a complaint alleging inappropriate behaviour. Police said both children are minors and their identities have not been disclosed.

Eight two-wheelers were damaged after a speeding car reportedly went out of control and rammed into them in Hyderabad's KPHB Housing Board area. Police are investigating the incident and verifying reports that the driver was under the influence of alcohol

ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad, opened the 11th NJ Yasaswy Memorial Moot Court Competition with a call for perseverance and critical thinking in legal studies. Supreme Court Bar Association president Dr Pradeep Rai and director general Prof Vijender Kumar addressed participants, stressing advocacy skills and commitment.

Falaknuma police have solved the murder of realtor Mohd Mehboob Ali, who was stabbed to death in Vattepally on August 30. Seven suspects, including a juvenile, were arrested after investigations revealed that the prime accused believed Ali had practised black magic against his family, leading to illness and death.

Mailardevpally Police arrested a former worker in connection with the burglary of Rs 24.49 lakh from the Harsh Bakers Biscuit Company office at Katedan. Police said CCTV footage helped identify the accused and Rs 24.4 lakh cash was recovered intact.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with devotional fervour at Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, with special sevas, abhishekams, cultural exhibits and a midnight Maha Mangala Arati. Festivities were also held at Hare Krishna Heritage Tower in Kokapet

Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Prof M Kumar was felicitated with the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Excellence Award by the Telangana Intellectuals Forum State Chapter in Hyderabad. The honour was in recognition of his over three decades of contribution to education.

Cyberabad Police have recommended cancellation of B Shiva Sandeep Sai Anand’s driving licence in connection with the fatal Khajaguda road accident. Police seized his vehicle and took him into custody, while FSL analysis of his blood samples is awaited

The Telangana Chief Electoral Office will conduct special campaigns on September 5-6 and 12-13 for claims and objections to draft electoral rolls prepared under the Special Intensive Revision. Electors can verify the rolls and submit Forms 6, 7 and 8

Organ donor families and transplant recipients in Telangana are seeking greater financial support, with private hospitals earning substantial revenues from transplantation. Activists have urged the State government to provide assistance to donor families and long-term support to economically weaker recipients.

Ram Katamaraja’s book Trust Before Intelligence was launched at T-Hub in Hyderabad, focusing on the need for enterprises to trust AI before allowing it to act. The event also featured discussions on AI agents and their real-world applications.

The TG-SAFE Drugs Wing and Eagle Force conducted a joint raid on a medical shop at Gajularamaram in Hyderabad and allegedly found Tapentadol being sold to teenagers without prescriptions. Officials seized drug stocks, invoices and registers for further examination.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao will chair the party’s legislative meeting at his Erravelli residence on Sunday, ahead of the Telangana Assembly session beginning Monday. MLAs and MLCs have been invited, with KCR expected to outline the party’s strategy.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said data, AI and content sectors were poised for a golden era, stressing the need for companies to expand into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and create more opportunities for young talent.

Tension prevailed at JNTU Hyderabad after students from Manjeera and Gautami hostels allegedly clashed during Teej celebrations. Police detained eight students and are searching for three others. Several students were injured in a second clash early Friday, police said.

Telangana has directed officials to hold SIR electoral roll hearings in the evenings in urban areas, particularly the CURE region, after low voter turnout was observed during daytime hearings. The move aims to help working professionals attend and submit documents.