Hyderabad

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

A2H Chess Academy will host Children's Chess Tournaments in various age categories on September 20 and 21 in Hyderabad. Registration is open through S. Subba Raju, FIDE Arbiter at 9866702431

The inaugural Archery Premier League kicks off from October 2 in New Delhi, featuring 50 archers from six franchises, with top international players, including Olympians and World Championship medalists

Value Zone Hyper Mart has opened an outlet in Ameerpet, offering curated Dasara collections in fashion, groceries, and homeware. Founders emphasise delivering unmatched value, variety, and enhanced shopping experience this festive season

The Munugode MLA denied rumours of his resignation, calling them ‘fake news’. He clarified that raising objections within the party does not mean quitting Congress and promised to announce his political plans at a press conference

IMD Director General Dr Mrityunjaya Mahapatra highlighted the urgent need for collective strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on horticulture and agriculture. Experts emphasised improvements in weather forecasting

Telangana’s Congress government has borrowed double its planned Q2 target, pushing total debt close to Rs 2.3 lakh crore. Experts warn that aggressive borrowing, off-budget loans, and repayment pressures threaten welfare, salaries, and development priorities

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged British companies to invest in the Musi Rejuvenation project, pharma, EV sector, and Future City development. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron offered support in education, technology, teacher training, and co-funded Chevening scholarships for Telangana students.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government for denying a graveyard to the Muslim community in Borabanda and Yousufguda. He demanded the allotment of 2.16 acres of vacant land, warning it violates human dignity and constitutional rights

A local court sentenced Govind Omprakash Sukla to five years’ rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 10,000 fine for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in 2019. The court also awarded Rs 1 lakh as compensation to the victim.

Pleach India Foundation and the Footwear Design and Development Institute will organise a three-day national seminar and exhibition on India’s footwear heritage from November 28 to 30, 2025, in Hyderabad. Highlights include scholarly talks, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural programmes

A student at a corporate junior college in Malakpet sustained a fractured jaw after allegedly being assaulted by a staff member during a scuffle. The incident triggered protests from parents, who condemned the college’s handling of discipline and accused it of fostering a toxic environment.

Hyderabad witnessed intense rainfall on Wednesday night, with Musheerabad recording the highest at 18.4 cm. Data from TGDPS revealed that 26 locations, primarily in Secunderabad, received very heavy rainfall. Serilingampally and other north-western areas also saw significant downpour.

A fertilizer-laden truck overturned on the Outer Ring Road at Pedda Amberpet on Thursday after the driver lost control while taking a diversion. The driver sustained injuries. The truck was coming from Patancheru to Hyderabad. Police have started an investigation

A drug peddler from Mumbai was arrested at Secunderabad railway station with marijuana worth Rs 8 lakh. GRP and RPF officials caught him during a surprise check on Konark Express. The contraband was hidden in a trolley bag. A case is registered.