Hyderabad

A fire broke out at a software company office in Madhapur’s Ayyappa Society on Saturday morning, gutting property worth lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. Locals alerted firefighters, who brought the blaze under control.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation launched a state-of-the-art digital asset tracking system to improve efficiency and prevent misuse. The digitised inventory will record all IT equipment purchases, enable real-time monitoring, and ensure timely replacement of outdated or faulty devices

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

S. Rakshit’s century (122) was the standout performance for Satyam Colts in their match against Victoria in the C-Division One-Day League Cricket Championship, which was washed out due to heavy rains

N. Suraj Karthikeya, an archer from Andhra Pradesh, moved to the USA at 14 after facing biased selection processes. He has since earned multiple international medals and aims for an Olympic gold

Heavy rains in the catchment areas triggered increased inflows into Hyderabad’s Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, leading authorities to open the floodgates on Friday. Residents downstream have been urged to stay alert and follow district administration advisories

Over 250 chronic kidney patients and their families attended NephroPlus’ annual flagship event ‘Aashayein’ in Hyderabad. The get-together featured health tips, fun activities, and a talent showcase, aiming to inspire hope and foster community among patients undergoing dialysis treatment

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has brought its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition to India for the first time. The Hyderabad event, running till September 13, focuses on innovation, sustainability, and inclusion across academia, industry, and government

IPEMA will host Poultry India Expo 2025 in Hyderabad from November 25–28. The event will feature 500+ exhibitors, 50,000 visitors, and international experts, spotlighting innovations in automation, sustainable feed, disease control, and poultry industry growth

IACG signed an MoU with Kyoto Seika University, Japan, for student and faculty exchange. The pact aims to boost Telangana’s global opportunities in anime and manga through industry–academia linkages, JETRO partnerships, and creative curriculum development

The Telangana Regional Transport Authority (RTA) collected Rs. 63.7 lakh through its latest fancy number plate auction held at the Khairatabad regional office. The highest bid was for “TG 09 G 9999,” purchased by Hetero Drugs Limited for Rs. 25.5 lakh.

The Jeedimetla Industrial Association opened its three-day Industrial Technology Expo 2025 in Hyderabad, showcasing over 12,000 products from 100+ exhibitors. Supported by MSME and trade bodies, the expo highlights rooftop solar solutions, startups, and industrial innovations with free public entry

India’s drug regulator, CDSCO, is considering mandatory Braille embossing on medicine packaging to aid the visually impaired. Recommendations include voice-assisted QR codes, Braille cards for bulk packs, and retailer guidelines to ensure greater accessibility and independence in healthcare

A realtor, Srikanth Reddy, was murdered at Kushaiguda, Hyderabad. An unidentified assailant attacked him following an argument outside his home. Police suspect financial or business rivalry and are probing all possible angles

The Telangana government has rolled out stringent road safety guidelines mandating certified reflective tapes and rear marking plates for various vehicle categories. The move aims to reduce night-time accidents, especially involving heavy vehicles parked without proper visibility aids.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao slammed the Congress government for filing cases against journalist Sambasiva Rao, who reported on Telangana’s urea shortage, alleging the ruling party was misusing police to silence the media and suppress farmers’ voices

The IRCTC will run the ‘Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga’ tour from Secunderabad on September 23, covering major temples in Tamil Nadu and Kerala over seven nights and eight days. Boarding will be available at multiple stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Telangana government is preparing to auction prime land through TSIIC to raise funds, reversing its earlier stance against land sales. Two plots at Hyderabad Knowledge City, valued at ₹101 crore per acre, are set for auction on October 6

Private degree and PG colleges across Telangana have announced an indefinite closure starting September 16, citing Rs. 1,800 crore in pending fee reimbursements from the State government. The colleges have also decided to stop collecting examination fees from students and remitting them to universities.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two suspects, including a Karnataka woman, for duping victims of Rs 25 lakh through fake matrimonial and Instagram profiles. The gang used edited photos, videos, and video calls to trap grooms. A third woman is absconding

BRS working president launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing Congress of endorsing “MLA Chori” after BRS legislators defected. KTR questioned Gandhi’s silence, alleging double standards and calling the defections undemocratic and unconstitutional

A five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s old city, sparking uproar and exposing poor coordination among GHMC, HMWSSB and Hydraa. Departments traded blame as residents demanded stronger oversight, better safety measures and unified responsibility for civic infrastructure

Hundreds of farmers and landowners staged a protest at Choutuppal RDO, alleging that changes in the Regional Ring Road alignment favoured influential persons at the cost of fertile lands. The RRR Project Oustees’ Forum led the demonstration across affected villages

South Central Railway has revised the days of operation for four Vande Bharat Express trains. Kacheguda–Yesvantpur trains will now be cancelled on Fridays and Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam trains on Mondays, effective December 4 and 5, 2025, while timings and stoppages remain unchanged