Hyderabad

Representing the ABVP-Sevalal Vidyarthi Dal (SLVD), Shiva Palepu won the president position by defeating Ananya Dash of BSF-DSU-SFI-TSF alliance by a margin of 170 votes

Hydraa teams demolished shelters in Gajularamaram early Sunday, just before Bathukamma festival, upsetting 750 families. Locals protested, saying they lived there for 30 years. Hydraa claimed the land belongs to the government and is worth up to Rs 15,000 crore

MBT spokesperson Amjedullah Khan was taken into custody by Vikarabad police while going to Kodangal, where a darga and graves were allegedly demolished. He blamed the Congress government for targeting Muslim religious sites under the name of development

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress government of failing flood-hit families in Hyderabad. He alleged negligence in monsoon preparedness, lack of relief measures, and focus on grand projects over basic civic needs, while praising Talasani Srinivas Yadav’s efforts.

T. Harish Rao criticised the Union Government over the US hike in H-1B visa fees and 25% tariffs on labour-intensive sectors, calling it a diplomatic failure. He urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to secure solutions for Indian students, professionals, and industries.

BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao wished the people of Telangana joy and prosperity on Engilipoola Bathukamma, the first day of Bathukamma festivities. They highlighted the festival as a celebration of Telangana’s culture, flowers, and traditions.

Hyderabad police’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit raided a body massage parlour in S.R. Nagar on Saturday. Two women were rescued, and a manager along with a customer were apprehended. All four were handed over to the local police for investigation.

Adilabad police arrested three people for allegedly creating fake documents to occupy land and transfer seven house plots worth Rs 2 crore. One accused remains absconding. A bribe attempt to the Sub-Registrar was also reported.

A four-month-old boy from Papakkapalli village in Jammikunta mandal died an hour after receiving vaccines at a PHC, sparking allegations of a reaction. Doctors denied the claim, stating other children received the same batch without complications.

Forest officials arrested 26 tribals from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district for allegedly encroaching into the core area of Kawal Tiger Reserve by erecting huts and felling trees in Indanapalli Range. Officials said they ignored repeated warnings and were not podu farmers.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad DAO R Srinivas Rao was suspended for negligence in urea distribution. He allegedly allotted 400 tonnes to private traders, worsening the fertiliser shortage. Farmers faced long queues and accused traders of diverting stocks to Maharashtra.

HMWSSB busted 49 illegal water connections in Hyderabad, filing criminal cases at Nampally and Habeeb Nagar police stations. Officials warned strict action against unauthorized use and urged citizens to report illegal or misused domestic connections to the vigilance helpline

Armoor turmeric has secured technical approval for GI tag from the GI Registry, Chennai. Experts say the recognition will boost farmers’ income through premium pricing, better market access, and stronger export potential for the famed Nizamabad crop

Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today hosted the Dasara Shopping Bonanza 2025 lucky draw at Big C Madhapur. Winners bagged shopping prizes at Manepally Jewellers and Chandana Brothers. The festive event, held for a decade, continues to attract enthusiastic customer participation

While Andhra Pradesh’s irrigation projects are celebrated as ‘Sujala Sravanthi’, Telangana’s lift schemes face scepticism — exposing the asymmetry in media narratives and political discourse

AWPO, in collaboration with Sahyog Care Foundation, conducted a 10-day Drone Pilot Training Programme for 32 ex-servicemen from Telangana and AP. The training combined theory, simulators, and field practice, resulting in job interviews, entrepreneurial opportunities, and advanced training selections

Rithwik Nandan Esuraju from Delhi Public School, Miyapur, won the A2H Children Under-10 Chess Tournament with 4 points. Joint winners in Under-8 were Shanmukha Dattatreya and Vemula Ashwath

AIFF will host a Talent Identification Capacity Building online workshop on September 28. Interested candidates must register via Instagram link by September 27 at 6 PM

Harshith Choudhary’s century (124) couldn’t save Team B from losing to Team C in the HCA Under-23 two probables match. Team D’s match with Team A was washed out

R A Swaroop and K Govind Raju have been elected as President and Secretary, respectively, of the Veterans Cricket Association of Hyderabad. P R Man Singh is the new Patron-in-Chief

Daljeet Singh, President of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, has been cleared to participate in the BCCI elections on September 28 after objections to his nomination were ruled legally invalid

KT Rama Rao warns India risks a Gen Z-led uprising if youth aspirations are ignored. Praising Telangana’s progress, he urged young people to engage in politics, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation, citing UoH students’ successful activism as an example

Cyberabad Police destroyed 1,858 kg of seized narcotics worth Rs 25.30 crore at GJ Multiclave, Edulapalli. The operation included 316 NDPS Act cases involving marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, LSD, and other drugs, following environmental safety norms

Valluru Kranthi highlighted the role of rural tourism in sustainable livelihoods at the Farm-to-Folk Tourism Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad. Sessions covered homestay guidelines, MSME funding, and digital marketing, with organisers pledging rural empowerment through hospitality opportunities