Hyderabad

South Central Railway (SCR) has extended the Charlapalli–Raxaul–Charlapalli Express up to Tirupati from the end of September. The weekly service will run via major stations including Secunderabad and Charlapalli, improving connectivity for pilgrims and long-distance travellers

GHMC has fined Ramky agency Rs one lakh for negligence in garbage collection along Alijapur Road, Karwan, and Jubilee Hills areas. The civic body warned that strict action will continue against sanitation lapses to safeguard public health

CM A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to complete pending land acquisition for Telangana’s RRR and other highways by October. He stressed timely compensation for farmers, clearance of forest hurdles, and approvals for RRR south alignment and major greenfield highways

Hydraa demolished 640 illegal constructions on government land in Gajularamaram, part of over 900 identified by the agency. Commissioner A V Ranganath clarified that the demolitions targeted land grabbers, not poor families, and a report will follow after State Intelligence probe

Hyderabad city will face a 24-hour water supply cut from September 24 to 25 due to leakage repairs in the 1500 mm PSC pumping main from Kalabgur to Hyder Nagar. Some areas will have low pressure, others no supply

Chhattisgarh has granted in-principle NOC for Telangana’s Sammakka Sagar Project on the Godavari River. The project will stabilise irrigation, provide safe drinking water, and benefit multiple districts, with Telangana funding compensation, land acquisition, and resettlement

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the union government to compensate Telangana for Rs 7000 crore revenue loss following GST rate rationalisation. He warned that the changes would adversely affect State revenues and asked the Centre to support States

The State government will launch a core urban city plan under Telangana Rising. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered reforms in schools, healthcare and sanitation, permanent government buildings, lake conservation, and Hussain Sagar’s development into a world-class tourist hub

Several Hyderabad roads, including those in Bholakpur, Kavadiguda and Musheerabad, are riddled with potholes and overflowing sewage. Residents and commuters face serious risks during the monsoon as civic authorities remain unresponsive to repeated complaints

Bandlaguda police arrested two men involved in auto rickshaw and bike thefts across Hyderabad. Four vehicles were recovered. The accused, aged 19 and 22, targeted parked vehicles. A third suspect is absconding, and police are continuing the investigation

A 62-year-old cloth merchant named Sukumaran died by suicide at his home in Chandragiri Colony, Neredmet, reportedly due to financial struggles. Police registered a case after a complaint from his daughter and have started an investigation

A broken sewer pipeline has left Hyderabad’s Government ENT Hospital in Koti flooded with drainage water, posing health risks to hundreds of patients and staff. Despite repeated complaints, civic bodies continue to shift blame without fixing the problem

Residents of Srinagar Colony in Hyderabad are facing severe sewage overflow, causing unhygienic conditions and health risks. Despite repeated complaints, GHMC and HMWSSB have not acted, leaving residents frustrated and demanding immediate intervention to resolve the issue

Three people have died in Hyderabad after their vehicles slipped on flooded, pothole-ridden roads. Experts warn poor maintenance and silt buildup make roads dangerous during rains. Authorities are urged to repair damaged roads and improve safety before more lives are lost

Nallakunta police arrested three persons, including Abbas Ali Sheikh, for cheating gold businessmen in Hyderabad. They collected 1,906 grams of 22-carat gold from Durga Bhavani Bullion Pvt Ltd on the pretext of making ornaments and sold it for personal gains

Foreign drug cartels, especially Nigerians, are using illegal hawala channels to move drug money. Telangana Police and EAGLE have arrested 50 operators helping launder crores of rupees. These funds are sent abroad disguised as payments for exported goods

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Singareni Collieries declared a 34% profit share bonus for 2024–25, allocating ₹819 crore to over 71,000 employees. While leaders hailed expansion, unions demanded a higher share and criticised profit calculations.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Congress of colluding with BJP, calling both “two sides of the same coin.” He criticised bulldozer demolitions, targeted PM Modi on GST and H-1B, and termed Jubilee Hills bypoll a referendum.

The NSL Luxe presents Telangana Golconda Masters 2025 will be held at the Hyderabad Golf Association from Sept. 23–26, featuring 123 golfers from India and abroad, a ₹1 crore prize purse, and Official World Golf Ranking points.

The Hyderabad Zoo will soon house new attractions, including a Mandrill from Jamshedpur, Hoolock Gibbons from Nagaland, and Zebras from Gujarat, after more than 30 years. Officials say the animal exchanges are likely to be completed within three months.

The ‘eight glasses of water a day’ rule doesn’t fit everyone, experts say. Hydration needs vary by lifestyle, health, and diet, with urine color being a simple indicator for water intake.

Jadhav Sai Teja, a 19-year-old BTech student, died by suicide at a private hostel in Medipally after allegedly being harassed by senior students, forced to consume alcohol, and assaulted. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Hyderabad is likely to experience intense thunderstorms with gusty winds this evening, according to IMD and independent trackers. A yellow alert has been issued for all city zones, with scattered moderate-to-heavy showers expected from afternoon to midnight.