Hyderabad

A 21-year-old biker, Akula Sasidhar of Velgatur, died after ramming into a water fountain at BJR Junction, Siddipet, on Sunday night. His body was found floating on Monday, retrieved by police, and shifted to the government hospital for post-mortem

The IMD-Hyderabad has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rains in 15 northeastern Telangana districts from Tuesday to Thursday. Hyderabad and nearby areas will see moderate showers, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected statewide

A land dispute in Dandumailaram village, Ibrahimpatnam, turned violent on Sunday, leaving one man dead and four injured. The clash erupted among relatives over 18 acres of land. Police deployed pickets as tensions escalated in the area

The ACB registered 31 cases in August 2025, arresting 22 officials and seizing Rs 2.82 lakh in bribe money. Between January and August, 179 cases were booked, 167 officials arrested, and disproportionate assets worth Rs 44.3 crore unearthed across Telangana.

Cyberabad EOW officials arrested an IRDAI Assistant Manager for misappropriating Rs 5.3 crore using forged invoices and documents. Police said the accused, caught in a debt trap, diverted official funds into family accounts by manipulating vendor payment details

Ganesh idol immersion preparations in Hyderabad face setbacks due to damaged roads, poor sanitation, and garbage-strewn immersion spots. Devotees have expressed concern over unclean ponds and ineffective waste clearance, urging GHMC to act swiftly to ensure a clean and safe festive season

CARE Hospitals, in partnership with Tech Mahindra, has launched a 24x7 multilingual call centre offering support in 10 languages. Staffed by 100 trained professionals, the facility will handle appointments, emergencies, and follow-ups, enhancing accessibility for domestic and international patients

One8 Commune Hyderabad is celebrating Onam on September 5 with a curated à la carte menu that reimagines the traditional Kerala Sadhya. Guests can savor vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, comforting sides, and Pal Payasam in a modern dining setting

Migrant workers from Telangana travelling to Gulf nations are facing severe mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Families left behind also suffer from loneliness and stress, with experts warning of addiction and legal risks due to strict drug laws abroad

The University of Hyderabad’s Anthropology Department will join the Wellcome Trust-funded £5.9m global project “After the Single Use,” receiving £422,608 to study the cultural, social and environmental impact of medical plastics and promote circular healthcare solutions over five years

ZF, the German technology leader, launched the second edition of its NexGen Nexus 2025 program in Hyderabad in partnership with VNR VJIET. The initiative mentors engineering students, offering industry exposure and training to bridge the academia–industry gap

Chandanagar police busted a child kidnapping racket that operated across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Sangareddy for five years. Six children, including a five-year-old boy abducted from Lingampally, were rescued. Police arrested five suspects, recovered Rs 5 lakh and handed over the children to officials

A father and his 7-year-old son, Srinivas and Wesley, allegedly drowned at Naguluru Cheruvu, Dundigal, while immersing a Ganesh idol. Their auto-rickshaw reportedly struck a boulder and slipped into the lake. DRF teams and Dundigal police are investigating.

After a week of heavy inflows, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad are seeing reduced water levels. HMWSSB opened three floodgates—two at Osman Sagar and one at Himayat Sagar—to regulate water levels and ensure reservoir stability.

A speeding car went out of control and crashed into the Fashion City mall at Quthbullapur in Pet Basheerabad, Hyderabad, on Monday. While no casualties were reported, locals warned the sharp curve and pedestrian traffic make the area accident-prone.

Thousands of Telangana ASHA workers staged a dharna at Koti demanding a fixed monthly salary of Rs 18,000, along with PF, ESI, paid leaves, job security, and better working conditions. They warned of disrupting government healthcare initiatives if demands remain unmet.

A 13-month-old boy, Lohith, died on the spot after being run over by an auto trolley while trying to reach a puppy in Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad. Police have booked the driver for negligence causing death and taken him into custody.

BRSV activists held protests in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad, accusing the Congress of misleading the public on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. They performed 'jalabhishekam' and 'ksheerabhishekam' to Telangana Thalli, demanding withdrawal of objectionable remarks.

Farmers in Karimnagar district continue to face a shortage of urea, standing in long queues, reserving spots with slippers and stones, and even sleeping overnight at fertiliser shops to secure limited supplies, as societies struggle to meet demand in Thimmapur and Saidapur mandals.

The BRS launched a two-day statewide agitation in Telangana protesting the Congress government’s alleged conspiracy to undermine the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project and target former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao. K. T. Rama Rao vowed to fight legally, politically, and on streets.

AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi challenged the Congress government in the Assembly, scrutinising the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. He questioned project irregularities, government contradictions, and report leakages, leaving CM Revanth Reddy struggling to respond during late-night proceedings.

The Telangana High Court adjourned to Tuesday the hearing of a petition by former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao and BRS leader T. Harish Rao challenging the PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram. The court did not decide on interim relief.

BRS members created uproar in the Telangana Legislative Council, tearing up the PC Ghose report and demanding its discussion. Despite the protest against the CBI probe on the Kaleshwaram project, the Council passed the Panchayat Raj, Municipal Act amendments, and other bills.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of colluding with Prime Minister Modi and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to weaken Telangana's irrigation interests. He termed the CBI handover of Kaleshwaram project a political conspiracy targeting farmers