Hyderabad

Dr P Srihari, an Outstanding Scientist, has assumed charge as Director of DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad. During his career, he has contributed to radar, missile defence, anti-satellite and MRSAM programmes, including key technology development and project leadership roles.

A joint team of Hyderabad City Police, GHMC, HYDRAA, Roads and Buildings Department and other agencies inspected the 19-km Ganesh immersion route on Tuesday. Around 20,000 police personnel will be deployed, while CCTV cameras and specialised teams will monitor security.

More than half of Telangana government school students are yet to receive new uniforms over three months into the academic year. Delays in cloth procurement and stitching have affected distribution, while students in several districts also await shoes, socks and belts

A 30-year-old daily labourer from Rangareddy district, who was declared brain dead following a road accident, donated his liver and corneas to needy patients. His father gave consent for the donation under Telangana’s State-run Jeevandan organ donation initiative.

At least 15 passengers were injured when a TGSRTC bus collided with a speeding tipper lorry on the Kuntloor–Rajiv Gruhakalpa road in Hayathnagar on Tuesday. Residents and paramedics shifted the injured to government hospitals for treatment.

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The IMD, Hyderabad, has forecast thunderstorms and light to moderate rain across Telangana from September 17 to 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam on September 19 and 20, followed by a wider warning.

Police have solved the murder of Begumpet cab driver Rajshekhar, whose body was found at Rudraram in Patancheru. A four-member gang from Maharashtra allegedly posed as passengers, took control of his cab, killed him and fled with the vehicle.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Special Leave Petition in the Lothukunta land issue on limitation grounds, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath said. He added that HYDRAA would consult stakeholders, the State government and legal experts before deciding its next course.

‘Parampara: Pichwai’s Past, Present and Future’ will showcase more than 40 works by five master artists in Hyderabad from September 27 to October 3. The exhibition explores the evolution of Pichwai, from traditional techniques and materials to contemporary interpretations.

Aarthi Scans and Labs has announced a free MRI scan initiative for genuinely deserving patients from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at its Kondapur centre. Eligible patients can avail themselves of the facility through referrals from government hospitals, NGOs or employees.

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Shamshabad) and RGIA police arrested an alleged interstate drug peddler and seized eight kilograms of ganja on Tuesday. Police identified the suspect as Raj Pradhan of Odisha and said he planned to sell the contraband in Hyderabad.

A 22-year-old MBA first-year student, identified as Arya, died of electrocution at a Ganesh pandal at a private hostel of ICFAI University on Monday night. He reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire near the mandapam.

The 15th Annual Legal Era India Conclave 2026 brought legal, judicial, corporate and technology leaders together in Hyderabad. Discussions focused on the changing role of law in business, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, innovation, corporate leadership and governance.

Army Public School Bolarum won the inaugural VISTA Quiz organised by Sri Vishnu Educational Society in Hyderabad. St Paul’s High School finished second and Abhaya School third in the competition, which featured 14 schools and was themed “India and the World.”

A woman was killed and her husband and 11-year-old daughter injured after a truck allegedly rammed their motorcycle from behind on NH-44 near Siddanthi Railway Gate. Police identified the driver, a Raichur resident, and took him into custody.

BRS Assembly Whip KP Vivekananda Goud questioned the haste in passing the CURE Act and said the party was consulting legal experts on challenging it. He also raised concerns over property taxes and alleged excessive powers for the Chief Minister.

Young doctor and public health advocate Dr Gautam Pasula died by suicide in Karimnagar on Monday. Family members and colleagues said he had been distressed after two unsuccessful postgraduate medical entrance attempts. HRDA Telangana mourned his death and recalled his healthcare advocacy.

Hyderabad’s Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi has recreated the iconic Puri Jagannath Temple as this year’s pandal. Around 70 artists worked for nearly a month on the Rs 40 lakh setup, adding sculptures and frames inspired by the Odisha temple.

Warangal numismatist Vaikunta Chary Ragi’s collection of rare copper coins highlights the role of religious imagery in South Indian coinage. Coins from the Thanjavur and Madurai Nayaka periods feature Ganesha, offering insights into the region’s religious and artistic traditions.

Corporate hospitals in Hyderabad are increasingly being viewed as high-value investments, with private equity firms valuing beds at Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore. Rising revenue per occupied bed, high occupancy and premium care units are changing the city’s healthcare landscape.

Hyderabad will host a ‘The Traitors’-inspired game night on September 27, bringing around 20 participants together for missions, strategy, alliances and unexpected twists. Organised by Nishara founder Meenakshi Dhanania, the event aims to offer an immersive social experience.

Telangana recorded 6.27 per cent retail inflation in August, the highest among major Southern States, with rural inflation at 6.79 per cent. The State has remained above 6 per cent for several months after moving sharply from deflation in 2025.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of pushing Telangana towards chaos following the alleged attack on his PRO and PA inside Saifabad police station. He warned that such incidents could escalate into lynching and street violence.