Hyderabad

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress of misusing HYDRAA to blackmail and target opponents ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged minorities were betrayed, welfare schemes ignored, and urged voters to support BRS

IIIT Hyderabad has launched its first online degree, MSc in Data Science. The UGC-approved programme spans two years, extendable to four, offering flexible learning for working professionals. Admissions require no entrance exam, opening opportunities to learners from diverse backgrounds

A woman doctor from HMT Colony in Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 25 lakh and 15 tolas of gold by a man she met on social media. Promising marriage, he later blackmailed her with personal photographs. Police are investigating

To manage the festive rush from September 19 to October 28, South Central Railway has teamed up with police and transport bodies. Plans include enhanced security, crowd control, and extra bus services at key Hyderabad railway stations to ensure safe travel

Amid civil unrest in Nepal, the Telangana government has activated an emergency helpline at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, to support stranded citizens. Officials confirmed no injuries or missing persons and are coordinating with MEA and the Indian Embassy for safety.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, requesting transfer of 98.2 acres of defence land for the Gandhi Sarovar Project at the Musi-Esa river confluence, featuring a knowledge hub, meditation village, handloom centre, ghats, and a peace museum.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for reducing governance to “politics of distraction and intimidation.” He accused the Congress government of misusing commissions, CBI probes, and BC reservations, while failing farmers and unemployed youth in Telangana.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board on Wednesday demolished illegal structures in front of Jubilee Bus Station, reclaiming encroached land after two decades. The action comes ahead of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s likely visit on September 17 to unveil Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue.

Telangana has recorded a 52% decline in Infant Mortality Rate over the last decade, dropping from 41.2 to 18 per 1,000 live births. Both rural and urban areas show improvements, surpassing the national average and highlighting progress in maternal and child health

Beats Secunderabad Club 44 - 41 after leading 29 - 18 at half time to take a step closer to qualifying from Level-III to Level-II

Emerges title winner by virtue of its first innings lead against Tamil Nadu President’s XI in the four-day final after the match ended in a draw in Chennai

A rare feat achieved by Sunshine Cricket Club and Manikumar Cricket Club in the HCA league

In the final round, Deekshitha, playing black, settled for a draw against Arpita Patankar of Gujarat on the top board to clinch the honours

Beats Japan’s Yuma Nishinaka 5:0 in the women’s 51kg pre-quarterfinals

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi, urging approvals for major infrastructure projects including the northern and southern Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad-Mancherial road, Raviryal-Amangal greenfield stretch, and a 12-lane expressway to Bandar Port

Over two months after the Sigachi Industry blast in Sangareddy that claimed 54 lives, families of the victims allege that the promised compensation of Rs.1 crore remains unpaid. At a round table in Patancheru, activists and victims’ kin criticised the government and company management for their inaction and demanded increased compensation for the injured.

BRS MLA Harish Rao accused the Congress government of fabricating the Formula-E case to divert attention from the Group-1 recruitment fiasco. He claimed selective media leaks and ACB proceedings were orchestrated to cover the government’s failures

Telangana High Court quashes three FIRs against BRS working president KT Rama Rao related to the alleged SSC Telugu Board exam question paper leak, ruling that multiple FIRs for the same offence are unsustainable and providing relief to the leader

Around 40,000 in-service teachers in Telangana must clear the Teacher Eligibility Test within two years to retain their jobs, following a Supreme Court ruling. Teachers near retirement are exempt from TET for job retention but must qualify for promotions

Director Apsar wins ‘Most Aspiring Director’ at GAMA Awards for Shivam Bhaje. Known for Gandharva and his unique storytelling, he now eyes fresh, content-driven projects with international recognition

A Hyderabad excise constable, Umamaheswara Rao, was arrested for allegedly harassing several people, including film celebrities, by threatening fabricated drug cases and demanding money. Rao posed as an excise inspector on WhatsApp. Police are investigating multiple complaints

TSRTC launched Yatradanam, a first-of-its-kind social initiative offering free travel to orphans, poor students, senior citizens, and differently abled individuals. Donors can sponsor buses for temple tours and excursions. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the scheme with TSRTC MD V C Sajjanar

The Telangana ACB has submitted its investigation report on the Formula-E race case after a nine-month probe. The report, given to the Chief Secretary, may lead to a chargesheet with the Governor’s nod. KTR and Arvind Kumar were repeatedly questioned

Specta Quartz Surfaces, a luxury brand by ARL Group, is expanding in Telangana, eyeing 8–10% revenue share. At Design Democracy 2025 in Hyderabad, it unveiled India’s first pastel quartz collection, aligning with the city’s booming luxury housing market