Hyderabad

The BRS working president countered Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” remarks, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy over MLAs defecting to its side. He challenged Gandhi to make the defected BRS legislators resign and contest fresh bypolls, calling defections “murder of democracy”

TGRERA has ordered VB City LLP in Jubilee Hills to follow GHMC fire safety guidelines after a resident reported a fire and poor safety systems. GHMC inspection found serious deficiencies, including missing fire extinguishers and low water pressure in the building

SBI Foundation has launched the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025 to support 23,230 meritorious students from Class 9 to postgraduate level. With Rs 90 crore set aside for FY26, students can receive up to Rs 20,00,000 per year

Hyderabad psychiatrist Dr Jyothirmayi Kotipalli has launched a three-part Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy programme to help individuals overcome fear of flying. The immersive sessions simulate an entire flight journey with real-time therapeutic guidance and coping strategies for anxiety management

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy supported Mahabubnagar legislator Yennem Srinivas Reddy’s demand for allocating Rs 25 crore annually to MLAs for constituency needs. He said most legislators shared the view that grassroots issues must get priority over big projects and welfare schemes.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of exploiting people by hiking RTC bus fares by 50% ahead of Bathukamma and Dasara. He alleged that “festival special buses” were regular services with higher fares, calling it a public nuisance.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao said the Jubilee Hills bypoll would decide Telangana’s future, accusing the Congress of running a “joint venture” with the BJP. He urged voters to back BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and accused the State government of betraying minorities and the poor.

Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has issued fresh notices to six BRS MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress, directing them to submit detailed replies within three days. Petitioners have also been asked to provide additional documentary evidence in proper legal format.

Heavy rains on Thursday night caused severe flooding near the University of Hyderabad campus as clogged underground drainage pipes led to waterlogging. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected the area and directed officials to clear the drains and deploy temporary relief measures.

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software professional from Telangana, was allegedly shot dead by US police during a domestic dispute. Before his death, he posted about facing racial discrimination and harassment. His family seeks government help to repatriate his body

Forest Minister Konda Surekha has raised objections after Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy met forest officials without her knowledge. She has taken the matter to the CMO and is expected to meet CM Revanth Reddy amid simmering tensions between the two Ministers.

Heavy rains have pushed Hussain Sagar’s water levels close to capacity, prompting GHMC officials to issue alerts for low-lying areas. The lake recorded inflows of 1,430 cusecs and outflows of 2,680 cusecs as IMD forecast more rainfall.

Hyderabad will see hot and humid weather on Friday, with the IMD predicting evening thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light to moderate rain. Independent forecasts also warn of intense heat during the day, followed by heavy showers in parts of the city.

A drunk man, Kaleem from Maharashtra, attacked a head constable and home guard with a knife at Kubheer police station following a family dispute. The constable suffered an abdominal injury. Kaleem fled but was later detained. Investigation continues

BRS leader T Harish Rao mocked the Congress government’s revised Pranahita-Chevella project, contrasting it with Kaleshwaram, and sarcastically calling the cost-benefit mismatch an “engineering marvel” and proof of “technical genius.”

Bhukya Balaji, 28, from Suryapet, died by suicide in Yousufguda after being abused and struck with a slipper over a Rs 1,000 debt. Police registered a case and are investigating.

A family quarrel turned fatal in Hyderabad’s Kokapet when a woman stabbed her husband during a heated argument. Locals rushed him to hospital, but he succumbed. Police arrested the accused wife.

A business dispute in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad turned violent when crane operator Anand and his associates attacked Srikanth Goud and Ali. Srikanth died on the spot, while Ali remains in critical condition.

Rachakonda police raided an illegal ice-cream unit in Ramanthapur and arrested the owner for using harmful substances in production. Adulterated products and materials worth Rs 8 lakh were seized.

A member of the Hyderabad Cricket Association raised objections against the nomination of Daljeet Singh as HCA's representative for the BCCI Elections, citing a lack of authorisation and violation of judicial directions

City Job Fair is scheduled to take place on September 20 from 8 am to 1 pm at Khaja Mansion Function Hall in Hyderabad's Masab Tank area. Organised by Mannan Khan, the free event will feature numerous companies from various sectors

The Telangana Government is organizing the CM Cup to identify rural sports talent. With inclusive participation, local events, and athlete databases, it aims to boost education and employment opportunities for participants

Government College of Physical Education (Domalguda) won the Osmania University inter-college women’s kabaddi championship, with TGSWRDC (IBP) securing second and AV College finishing third

Hyderabad Agricultural Co-operative Association is changing its traditional sales model by setting up six firecracker stalls at NTR Stadium. The stalls will operate 24 hours a day from October 16 to 20