Hyderabad

An unidentified man’s body was found floating in Nalla Cheruvu at Uppal on Thursday. Police are investigating whether it was an accident, suicide, or rain-related incident. The body was retrieved and efforts are ongoing to identify the deceased

South Central Railway is promoting the UTS mobile app for unreserved ticket bookings by deploying staff in QR-coded reflective jackets at major stations. Passengers can now scan, book, and pay from anywhere, avoiding queues during the upcoming festive travel rush

With local body polls nearing, Telangana’s PRRD department is struggling to fund road repairs and rural works despite drawing up projects worth Rs.374 crore. Panchayat Secretaries face hardships ahead of Dasara, while the ambitious Rs.2,199 crore Panula Jathara faces uncertainty

Before the Centre launched ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’, Telangana’s ‘Aarogya Mahila’ scheme had already screened over 2.1 lakh women for cancer and other diseases. Though now scrapped, it laid the foundation for women-centric preventive healthcare in India

TGSRTC will operate 7,754 special buses across Telangana for Bathukamma and Dasara between September 20 and October 2. Return services are planned for October 5–6. Camps at key locations and fare revisions on select days are also announced

Heavy overnight rains flooded many colonies and roads across Hyderabad, damaging vehicles and stranding residents. Areas like Begumpet, Dilsukhnagar, and Ameerpet were worst affected. Overflowing nalas and ongoing drain works added to the chaos, with RWAs sharing visuals online

Mallareddy Deemed-to-be University signed an MoU with ThunderPlus to launch EV-focused courses and research. The partnership includes internships, placements, and hands-on projects for students. ThunderPlus CEO Rajeev YSR was felicitated during Engineers’ Day celebrations for his contribution to India’s EV sector

The Hyderabad City Security Council and police held the 2025 Traffic and Road Safety Summit at Jal Vihar. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Commissioner C V Anand urged citizens to act for safer roads. AI, smart mobility, and citizen campaigns were discussed

Intense rains lashed Hyderabad on Thursday afternoon after a brief break, drenching eastern and north-eastern localities. Areas like LB Nagar, Uppal, Tarnaka and Marredpally witnessed heavy downpour, leading to traffic snarls on major stretches and waterlogged streets across Secunderabad

Several historic arches near Charminar in Hyderabad, built during the Asafjahi era, are crumbling due to neglect. Locals fear collapse as weeds grow, cracks widen, and plaster peels off. They are urging authorities to restore these fading heritage structures

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Chennai and Hyderabad in connection with an alleged Rs 200-crore Canara Bank fraud and benami assets case linked to Sasikala aide GRK Reddy of the Marg group. Sasikala has not been named in the CBI FIR

The Telangana government has transferred and posted 12 Additional SP-rank officers to new assignments across the State. The reshuffle includes postings in districts such as Khammam, Kamareddy, Gadwal, Sangareddy and Warangal, along with positions in CID, TGPA and Cyberabad

A man returning home from work died after being swept away in floodwater at Balkampet rail under bridge on Thursday night. The victim, Mohammad Sharfuddin of Bholakpur, is survived by his wife and daughter. Police registered a case

The body of Arjun (25), who was washed away in Afzalsagar floods on Sunday, was recovered from the Musi River near Choutuppal on Thursday. Rescue teams continue searching for his relative Ramu, who was also swept away.

BRS women leaders released three Bathukamma songs at Telangana Bhavan, criticising the Congress government. The event, attended by senior leaders, recalled KCR’s recognition of Bathukamma as a cultural symbol and stressed its role in uniting Telangana women across communities.

The IMD Hyderabad has forecast light to moderate rain or thunderstorms with gusty winds in Hyderabad on Thursday evening or night. Waterlogging, traffic congestion and slippery roads are likely. A similar weather forecast has also been issued for Friday

Heavy rainfall flooded the Balamrai pump house in Secunderabad Cantonment, disrupting water supply to nearly one lakh residents. SCB officials said supply would remain suspended for two days, with tankers deployed as restoration efforts continue. The pump house last failed in 2020.

Miryalguda MLA B. Laxma Reddy diverted ₹2 crore, originally set aside for his son’s wedding reception, to support farmers facing a urea shortage. He handed over the cheque to CM A. Revanth Reddy, seeking fertiliser distribution to one lakh farmers.

Three men were arrested in Hyderabad’s Rajendranagar for robbing a 28-year-old after luring him through the Grindr app. The accused forced the victim to transfer ₹10,000 to an e-wallet and snatched his mobile phone before being caught by police.

The Narsingi police arrested former Neknampur corporator K. Padmarao after he allegedly assaulted three residents during a heated Venkateshwar Colony Association meeting. A case was registered based on victims’ complaints, and further investigation is in progress.

Farmers in Mahabubnagar are protesting against urea shortages despite government claims of adequate supply. Many slept overnight at distribution centres to secure fertiliser, while others staged demonstrations demanding unrestricted supply amid growing frustration with the Congress government.

Dr. V. Gurunadha Rao, a physics and chemistry teacher from Mahabubabad, has been appointed as the Environmental Education Brand Ambassador of the National Green Corps, Telangana, for his 20 years of service in environmental awareness and conservation programmes across schools.

Unidentified burglars struck at a businessman’s house in Shastripuram, Mailardevpally, on Wednesday night and escaped with 47 tolas of gold, ₹11,000 cash, wristwatches and valuables. Police have collected fingerprints and are examining CCTV footage to trace the culprits.

Hyderabad witnessed heavy overnight rains with Musheerabad in Secunderabad recording 184.5 mm, the highest in the city. As many as 26 locations reported over 100 mm, leaving several areas waterlogged and officials monitoring the situation closely.