Hyderabad

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Padma Vibhushan awardee Kaloji Narayana Rao on his birth anniversary, highlighting his contributions to Telangana’s literature and statehood movement, and the BRS government’s efforts to preserve his legacy through awards and institutions

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has set a 100-day deadline for completing development works at Medaram temple. Authorities were instructed to finalise Master Plans for Medaram and Basara temples, with improved facilities, parking, entry/exit points, and check-dams ahead of Jatara 2026

Telangana High Court dismissed an appeal by the State Police Recruitment Board challenging the local quota status of an SC woman candidate for Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Police Constable (AR) in Hyderabad. The division bench upheld the single judge’s earlier ruling in her favour

Telangana High Court directed the State government to submit a status report on implementing a circular regulating spy cameras and ensuring public safety. Heaven Homes Society highlighted inaction despite registered crimes and protests, urging immediate enforcement to protect privacy

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu urged the union government to revive the defunct CCI plant in Adilabad, saying it could generate 3,000 jobs. The CCI estimated Rs 2,000 crore for modernisation. He opposed privatisation, stressing Adilabad’s backward status.

CM Revanth Reddy reaffirmed plans to construct the Tummidi Hatti project and divert 20 TMC ft of Godavari water to Hyderabad. He defended the initiative against Opposition criticism and revealed plans for Musi River rejuvenation and infrastructure development in Budvel

The Congress government’s choice of Mallanna Sagar over Kondapochamma Sagar for Hyderabad’s water supply has triggered debate. Critics argue that Kondapochamma’s proximity and elevation make it cheaper and more practical, while Mallanna Sagar’s higher costs raise concerns about long-term feasibility

Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan won the U-15 girls’ doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Skopje, defeating China’s Zhao Wangqi and Liu Ziling in a thrilling five-set final

The Hyderabad Cricket Association appointed N Sunita Anand as chairperson of its women’s selection panel for 2025–26. Justice P Naveen Rao stressed transparency, assuring selections will be merit-based and fair

A 20-year-old engineering student, D Hithavarshini, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the railway tracks between Ghatkesar and Bibinagar. Police are investigating whether she fell from a train or was hit while crossing. GRP has launched a full probe

CM A Revanth Reddy felicitated world youth archery champion Chikitha Taniparthi in Hyderabad, assuring full government support to help her pursue Olympic success. Top Telangana officials also attended the event

A2H Chess Academy will host an open chess tournament in Kukatpally on September 13–14 with ₹50,000 prize money, open to rated, unrated and beginner players, with registration closing September 12

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan urged recognised political parties to cooperate in preparing electoral rolls for the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Draft rolls covering 407 polling stations have been published, with the final list due on September 30

Hyderabad secured a 23-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu President’s XI in the Buchi Babu final at Chennai, with spinners Nitin Sai Yadav and Rohith Rayudu bagging three wickets each

India’s 24-member shooting squad begins its ISSF World Cup campaign in Ningbo, with Ramita Jindal, Divyansh Singh Panwar and Rhythm Sangwan leading mixed team events against world-class opposition in rifle and pistol

At its Praja Vani session in Hyderabad, Hydraa received 36 complaints, mostly about encroachments of public spaces. Citizens raised concerns over misuse of parks, sewage entering lakes and homes, and illegal constructions on sewerage and drainage channels

KTR accused the Congress government of hypocrisy for calling the Kaleshwaram project a scam while using its water for new schemes. He alleged inflated project costs, misuse of funds, and delays intended to harm Telangana’s interests, vowing to expose the corruption

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KNRUHS will conduct the Bridge Course exam for BAMS graduates on September 29, 2025. Those who completed training will be certified as Mid-Level Health Providers (MLHPs) or Community Health Officers (CHOs) to work in rural and primary healthcare centers

South Central Railway (SCR) has launched a biometric sign-on and sign-off system for TTE staff, replacing the earlier password-based method. Introduced at six lobbies including Secunderabad and Vijayawada, the Aadhaar-based system will gradually cover all 73 lobbies across the Zone

TVS Motor Company launched the NTORQ 150 scooter in Hyderabad, priced at Rs 1,19,000 (ex-showroom). The 149.77 cc hyper sport scooter offers Race and Street modes, accelerates to 60 kmph in 6.3 seconds, and features Alexa, smartwatch integration, and live tracking

TGSRTC and Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital teamed up to transport donated corneas free of cost using RTC buses. Corneas from across Telangana will be safely brought to Hyderabad, helping more people get eye transplants. MD Sajjanar also pledged his eyes

SKLTHU gave Sonali breed chicks to 150 SC/ST and 60 Koya families in Mulugu district to support rural livelihoods. Each family received 10 chicks to raise for egg and meat production. The programme aims to boost income and self-sufficiency

A global study by The George Institute found that speeding is caused by peer pressure, bad road design, and weak enforcement—not just rule-breaking. Experts say better road planning and stronger enforcement are needed to make safe driving the easier choice