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Two persons were killed after a trolley auto overturned on the Outer Ring Road near Keesara on Saturday. Police said the accident occurred after a tyre burst caused the driver to lose control. The bodies were shifted for post-mortem examination

The BRS demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging controversial decisions and large-scale deletion of votes. Former MP B Vinod Kumar also criticised Rahul Gandhi over the anti-defection law and raised concerns over Telangana’s SIR process.

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel will host Malaysian chef Fitri on September 26 and 27 as part of its guest chef series. The two-day event will feature popular Malaysian dishes, including Nasi Lemak, Rendang, Laksa, Satay and Char Kway Teow.

Of the 22,477 in-service government and local body school teachers who appeared for the special TG TET 2026, 15,749 qualified. School Education director E Naveen Nicolas said another special TET would be held in November, subject to applications.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited AIG Hospitals on Saturday to meet former TSREDCO chairman Y Satish Reddy, who is recovering after surgery. He also visited the son of BRS NRI leader Sathyam Radharapu, injured in an accident.

Kaleshwaram project motors were operated on Saturday to lift Godavari water into the Annapurna and Ranganayaka Sagar reservoirs. About 6,400 cusecs was pumped into Annapurna and nearly 3,300 cusecs into Ranganayaka Sagar following Harish Rao’s demand.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tribute to Chakali Ailamma on her birth anniversary, recalling her role in the Telangana Armed Peasant Struggle. He said her spirit of democratic struggle and self-respect should inspire today’s youth and governance.

Comedian Samay Raina will perform at Gachibowli Stadium on January 23 and 24, 2027, as part of his 2026-27 India tour. Tickets will be sold through the District app, with pre-sale opening on September 28 and general sale on September 30.

Kalapathar police emerged as the winning bidders at a Ganesh laddu auction organised by the Mahesh Ganesh Youth Association at Mochi Colony, purchasing the sacred offering for Rs 33,000 as part of the department’s Friendly Policing initiative.

Motorists faced severe inconvenience as roads around Hussain Sagar remained closed for the second consecutive day due to Ganesh immersion arrangements. Long queues and traffic congestion were reported near Indira Park and Lower Tank Bund as police enforced diversions.

Rapido’s standalone food delivery app Ownly has launched in Hyderabad, its second market after Bengaluru. The platform follows a zero-commission model for restaurants, while Rapido Captains will handle deliveries and customers will pay food prices and delivery fees.

Ganesh idol immersions continued at Hussain Sagar for the second day on Saturday, with hundreds of idols awaiting immersion. More than 40 cranes were deployed, while heavy crowds and vehicular movement created challenges for sanitation teams along procession routes.

Traffic restrictions will continue on major Hyderabad roads on Saturday as Ganesh idol immersion processions continue. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged motorists to avoid congested routes, while police and traffic personnel worked to facilitate the immersion of remaining idols.

From the freedom struggle to Telangana statehood, Konda Laxman Bapuji’s life remained rooted in social justice and public service

Hyderabad-based Blue Cloud Softech Solutions' US subsidiary, Global Impx Incorporation (GIX), has secured a Statement of Work from IBM Cloud Inc to provide AI infrastructure design, deployment and support services under an existing agreement.

Rishab Agarwal and Harsha Oruganti clinched the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively at the AITA Rs 2 lakh tennis tournament at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy in Hyderabad on Friday

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ABVP has condemned the unauthorised screening of a documentary on jailed activist Umar Khalid at NALSAR University of Law and demanded a transparent inquiry, action against those responsible, and clear guidelines for future events on campus.

The centralised Ganesh idol immersion procession began in Hyderabad on Friday as hundreds of idols were taken towards water bodies. The Khairatabad Ganesha was immersed around 2.45 p.m., while a long line of vehicles remained on roads into the night.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar reviewed Ganesh idol immersion and security arrangements from the Telangana Command and Control Centre. Nearly 10,300 of 14,850 registered idols had been immersed, while CCTV cameras, drones and cranes monitored and supported the process.

Ganesh idol immersion gained momentum at Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon as hundreds of trucks and other vehicles carrying idols moved towards the lake. Processions accompanied by drums and Teenmaar dances drew thousands of devotees across Hyderabad’s main roads.

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad’s old city was held on Friday amid elaborate security arrangements. The Balapur Ganesh crossed Charminar shortly after the procession began, while police regulated crowds and idol movement across several localities.

The famous Balapur Ganesh Laddu fetched Rs 39 lakh at its annual auction on Friday, setting a higher benchmark than last year. Urban Group chairman Sama Praneeth Reddy won the bid after intense competition from local participants and an NRI bidder.

The Enforcement Directorate has reportedly summoned Serilingampally MLA Arikepudi Gandhi in connection with the Sahithi Infratech money laundering case. Gandhi has been asked to appear before the agency on September 27 over transactions of around Rs 2.1 crore.