Hyderabad

Folk dancer Madhuri Rathod allegedly attempted suicide at her Hyderabad residence, with the incident coming to light on Sunday. She is undergoing treatment at a private hospital and has alleged that fellow dancer Eshwar Sai deceived her with a marriage promise.

The BRS accused police of manhandling its women legislators during a confrontation at the Telangana Assembly gate on Monday. The party alleged that several leaders were injured, demanded action against those responsible and said it would complain to the Speaker.

The BRS has called for State-wide protests against the Congress government over the alleged police action that prevented its MLAs and MLCs from entering the Assembly in black T-shirts. K T Rama Rao urged party leaders and cadre to stage protests.

The Telangana Assembly was adjourned for 15 minutes on Monday after BJP MLAs demanded a judicial probe by a sitting judge into lands and properties included in the prohibited category under Section 22-A, despite the government offering a short discussion.

The Telangana Assembly session began amid protests as BRS legislators wearing black T-shirts were stopped from entering the premises. Several MLAs, including K T Rama Rao, T Harish Rao, were arrested, while the Opposition accused police of high-handedness and demanded discussions on unfulfilled electoral promises

A 68-year-old Hyderabad woman was allegedly duped of Rs 21 lakh in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters posing as telecom, police and CBI officials threatened her with arrest over alleged illegal activities and pressured her into transferring money.

A minor girl allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Durga Bhavaninagar under IS Sadan police station limits on Monday. Police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and the reason behind the incident.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged rape and murder of a nurse in Hyderabad. He directed officials to pursue a fast-track trial, complete forensic investigations, examine security lapses and support the victim’s family

Two people were injured in a violent clash between two groups at a Jubilee Hills pub in Hyderabad. Police registered three cases, including against the pub management for operating beyond permitted hours. Property and vehicles were damaged during the altercation

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged rape and murder of a nurse in Hyderabad. He directed officials to ensure a fast-track trial, complete forensic investigation swiftly, and examine safety lapses at the victim’s workplace.

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All Saints’ High School, Gunfoundry, in association with the All Saints’ Old Boys Association, organised a Teachers’ Day felicitation programme to honour retiring staff and Silver Jubilarians. Five teachers attaining superannuation and three completing 25 years of service were recognised.

MDR Foundation organised the second edition of its 3K run themed “Pollution‑Free Patancheru – Run for Nature” in Sangareddy on Sunday. The event, flagged off by local legislators, drew over 650 participants and aimed to spread awareness on reducing plastic use and encouraging tree plantation.

Dhruv Rawat and K Maneesha of India won back-to-back mixed doubles titles at the Nigeria and Cameroon International Challenges. The A Zone Elite Badminton Academy products defeated Indian rivals in Nigeria before overcoming Koceila and Tanina Mammeri in Cameroon

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has appealed to government employees to defer their “Chalo Hyderabad” protest slated for September 10. Employee associations, however, demanded a written assurance on their long-pending issues and have convened an emergency meeting to decide the next course of action.

Public health experts have sounded an alarm over counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccines linked to batch KE25012, urging patients vaccinated on or after November 7, 2025, to verify authenticity with healthcare providers. The CDSCO seized spurious vials from an unlicensed premises in Delhi, with Indian Immunologicals confirming multiple packaging discrepancies.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao has called for a statewide “water war” against the Congress government, accusing it of neglecting irrigation and drinking water projects. He directed BRS legislators to raise water, unemployment, education and governance issues during the Assembly session

Hyderabad is experiencing a hot and muggy spell despite rain in parts of the city. The IMD expects temperatures to remain around 32-33°C with high humidity through September 12, while thunderstorms and isolated showers are forecast across parts of Telangana.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has identified 40 Ganesh immersion centres across three zones and arranged cranes, swimmers, boats and safety equipment. More than 1,300 sanitation workers will provide round-the-clock services, while teams will manage waste along procession routes and immersion sites.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed Metro Rail and RTC officials to introduce joint daily and monthly passes for Hyderabad commuters. He also inspected Metro stations and HMDA corridors and asked officials to expedite road-widening works for the Old City Metro corridor.

Hyderabad is set to host one of the country’s largest data centres with a 1-GW capacity, promising a major technology push and thousands of jobs. However, the project has triggered concerns over its massive electricity and water requirements, with experts warning of environmental strain in a city already facing resource challenges.

Tahreek Muslim Shabban has announced a two-month campaign seeking greater transparency in the Telangana State Wakf Board’s functioning and increased Muslim representation in government. It also plans to seek details of Waqf assets and examine pending property-related cases.

More than 250 orthopaedic surgeons attended AAS 2026 in Jubilee Hills, where experts discussed joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, spine surgery and other specialties. Doctors also cautioned that platelet-rich plasma should not be considered a proven cure for severe osteoarthritis.

Two groups clashed at a Jubilee Hills pub around 2 am on Sunday, triggering panic among customers and damaging the premises. Police booked both sides, identified around 20 persons for further investigation and registered a separate case against the management.