Hyderabad

In the final round, Deekshitha, playing black, settled for a draw against Arpita Patankar of Gujarat on the top board to clinch the honours

Beats Japan’s Yuma Nishinaka 5:0 in the women’s 51kg pre-quarterfinals

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi, urging approvals for major infrastructure projects including the northern and southern Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad-Mancherial road, Raviryal-Amangal greenfield stretch, and a 12-lane expressway to Bandar Port

Over two months after the Sigachi Industry blast in Sangareddy that claimed 54 lives, families of the victims allege that the promised compensation of Rs.1 crore remains unpaid. At a round table in Patancheru, activists and victims’ kin criticised the government and company management for their inaction and demanded increased compensation for the injured.

BRS MLA Harish Rao accused the Congress government of fabricating the Formula-E case to divert attention from the Group-1 recruitment fiasco. He claimed selective media leaks and ACB proceedings were orchestrated to cover the government’s failures

Telangana High Court quashes three FIRs against BRS working president KT Rama Rao related to the alleged SSC Telugu Board exam question paper leak, ruling that multiple FIRs for the same offence are unsustainable and providing relief to the leader

Around 40,000 in-service teachers in Telangana must clear the Teacher Eligibility Test within two years to retain their jobs, following a Supreme Court ruling. Teachers near retirement are exempt from TET for job retention but must qualify for promotions

Director Apsar wins ‘Most Aspiring Director’ at GAMA Awards for Shivam Bhaje. Known for Gandharva and his unique storytelling, he now eyes fresh, content-driven projects with international recognition

A Hyderabad excise constable, Umamaheswara Rao, was arrested for allegedly harassing several people, including film celebrities, by threatening fabricated drug cases and demanding money. Rao posed as an excise inspector on WhatsApp. Police are investigating multiple complaints

TSRTC launched Yatradanam, a first-of-its-kind social initiative offering free travel to orphans, poor students, senior citizens, and differently abled individuals. Donors can sponsor buses for temple tours and excursions. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the scheme with TSRTC MD V C Sajjanar

The Telangana ACB has submitted its investigation report on the Formula-E race case after a nine-month probe. The report, given to the Chief Secretary, may lead to a chargesheet with the Governor’s nod. KTR and Arvind Kumar were repeatedly questioned

Specta Quartz Surfaces, a luxury brand by ARL Group, is expanding in Telangana, eyeing 8–10% revenue share. At Design Democracy 2025 in Hyderabad, it unveiled India’s first pastel quartz collection, aligning with the city’s booming luxury housing market

Southern Command chief Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth visited Adani Defence & Aerospace and Zen Technologies in Hyderabad, praising their role in defence manufacturing and R&D. He highlighted Hyderabad’s growing defence tech hub status and stressed industry–academia–military collaboration for Atmanirbhar Bharat

The University of Hyderabad and ASPIRE-BioNEST, with Cytiva’s support, launched the Centre for Alternate Protein Research to drive innovation in sustainable food technologies. The facility will boost startups, research, and scalable protein alternatives addressing food security, nutrition, and climate challenges

BRS leader KT Rama Rao demanded cancellation of the Group-1 Mains after the High Court flagged irregularities, seeking a judicial probe. Accusing the Congress government of betraying youth, he also urged withdrawal of cases against protesting students and accurate recruitment data

Three people were injured after two speeding cars collided and overturned near Shamshabad on Tuesday. The accident occurred when a rashly driven car from RGIA lost control and hit another, causing traffic congestion before police cleared the route

Gold prices in Hyderabad surged past Rs 1.10 lakh per 10 grams on Tuesday amid festive demand and global cues. Delhi touched a record Rs 1.12 lakh, while silver soared by Rs 2,800 to reach Rs 1.28 lakh per kg

Actress K SriRanga Sudha filed a complaint with Punjagutta police alleging harassment on social media. She claimed obscene posts were made against her and that she was threatened with the leak of private photos. Police registered a case and began investigation

Mohd Azam, a transport auto driver, was attacked with stones and blunt objects by unidentified men in Chaitanyapuri, possibly due to a previous enmity. He was hospitalised at Osmania General Hospital, and police have registered an attempt-to-murder case

Police removed the barricades at Khairatabad set up for Vinayaka Chaturthi, easing traffic congestion on the busy road. Commuters expressed relief at improved traffic flow, following a Telangana Today report highlighting delays in dismantling the barricades after the festival

Over 850 meditators, supported by more than 100 dhamma sevaks, gathered to mark the day of the Vipassana International Meditation Centre

A joint EAGLE Force and Goa Police operation busted a Nigerian drug cartel operating across India and Europe. Drugs worth Rs 4.5 crore were seized, seven Nigerians arrested, and a sophisticated hawala-based money laundering network uncovered, with further investigations underway

BNI Hyderabad is hosting GoNat 2025, the largest MSME Expo and Seminar in the Telugu States, on September 13–14 at Shamshabad. The event will feature 20,000 plus visitors, industry sessions by leading entrepreneurs, and talent showcases across multiple creative and business domains

K Bhaskar, a 27-year-old daily wager in Ghatkesar, was stabbed to death by Manideep following a trivial argument. Bhaskar died at Gandhi Hospital, and police have arrested the accused while investigating all angles, including a possible prior rivalry