Hyderabad

KPHB and St. Francis Boys advanced to the knock-out stage of the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy basketball championship, with Secunderabad Club and Don Bosco also remaining in contention after strong wins

Telangana SEC has released the schedule for MPTC and ZPTC elections. Draft electoral rolls and polling stations will be displayed on September 6, with claims and objections accepted till September 8. Final lists will be published on September 10

Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy termed the Kaleshwaram Project a failure, citing Rs 87,449 crore spent with poor water output and structural issues. He accused the BRS government of bypassing approvals and stressed Congress aims to reveal the truth

Akula Mohan Sai, a research scientist from Huzurnagar, Suryapet, has been selected as an astronaut candidate for the 2029 Titans Space Mission. A graduate in Astrobiology & Space Science, he trained globally and contributed to India’s GYANEX-1 analogue astronaut mission

Three individuals were arrested by the Prohibition and Excise Department in Hyderabad for possessing and attempting to sell MDMA. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

The Hare Krishna Movement (HKM) Hyderabad celebrated Radhashtami with grand devotion at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills. Various traditional Sevas and Aartis were performed throughout the day.

In Warsiguda, Ghouse Khan, 33, impersonated a GHMC official and threatened a meat shop owner, stealing Rs 4,300 and two knives. Police registered a case and arrested him. Investigation is ongoing to determine if there are more victims

In Vikarabad, a watchman, Kumar, was killed by his wife Renuka following a domestic argument. She first threw chilli powder in his eyes and then strangled him with a saree. Police registered a case and took her into custody

A 33-year-old man, Bharat, died after being electrocuted while trying to remove a banner entangled in a high-tension cable near a Ganesh pandal in Falaknuma. Police have registered a case, and the body was taken for post-mortem

BRS accused the Congress government of lacking commitment in extending 42 per cent BC reservations, questioned the new Bills’ credibility, demanded parliamentary pressure, and highlighted past judicial hurdles, while extending support to Municipalities and Panchayat Raj Amendment Bills in Telangana Assembly

CM Revanth Reddy accused BRS of influencing the Governor to stall the BC reservation ordinance, praised Minister Kamalakar for supporting the 42 per cent quota, and highlighted tensions over weaker sections’ unity while acknowledging guidance from the Congress high command

Telangana Assembly began debating the 665-page Ghose Commission report on KLIP, which alleges lapses by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, ministers, and officials in planning, construction, and maintenance of three barrages. The report recommends legal action and recovery of Rs 677.67 lakh

He insisted on a minimum of two hours to clarify the allegations made against the previous BRS government and to counter the Congress government’s narrative

BRS whip KP Vivekanand Goud accused the Congress government of mismanaging the Telangana Assembly session by avoiding debates on floods and urea shortage. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for skipping discussions to attend a Kerala event and opposed the late tabling of the Ghose Commission report

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy skipped a crucial Assembly debate on BC reservations and the Ghose Commission report to attend an award function in Kerala. His absence sparked criticism from the Opposition, adding to public anger over floods and the urea crisis

A 24-year-old construction worker from Uttar Pradesh died after being electrocuted at a site in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Saturday evening. The victim, Mohd Yousuf, collapsed after touching live wires and died later while undergoing treatment. Police have registered a case.

24-year-old man died after his motorcycle rammed into a DCM on Ibrahimpatnam Road near Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. He and his friend were rushed to hospital, where he succumbed to injuries. Police booked the DCM driver and seized the vehicle

BRS members fiercely protested against Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s remarks blaming previous BRS leadership for structural issues in Medigadda barrage

A 55-year-old woman died after a speeding car hit the bike she was travelling on with her husband at Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The victim succumbed at a hospital. Police booked the car driver and launched an investigation.

Global Art Academy’s Kolor Champ 2025 saw 570 children reimagine Hyderabad’s future with flying autos, rainbow lakes, and futuristic ideas. Held at SR Classic Convention, Shamshabad, the event also highlighted art as a healthy alternative to excessive screen time

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, hosted the national ‘GYN ROBOCON’ conference, bringing together experts in robotic gynecological surgery. The event featured live surgeries, keynote talks by global pioneers, panel discussions, and training sessions, fostering collaboration and innovation in women’s healthcare.

A chain collision on PVNR Expressway in Hyderabad left nine cars damaged on Saturday night. Police said sudden braking and poor visibility due to rain caused the accident. Traffic was disrupted before vehicles were towed away with a crane

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting municipalities by halting Pattana Pragathi funds, failing to release finance commission grants, and reversing its promise of free LRS. He demanded reinstatement of Special Development Funds and equal treatment for all constituencies.

UK and NIMS heart specialists are organising a free heart surgery camp from September 1–21. Children with congenital heart diseases will be screened, and necessary procedures offered free under Aarogyasri Health Insurance. Parents can register with the CTVS office at NIMS