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Naga Suryasaketh and Akhil Taneti won the junior and Open category titles respectively at the 244th Brilliant Trophy Open Chess Tournament in Hyderabad. Suryasaketh prevailed on a tie-break after scoring 5.5 points, while Akhil topped the Open section

The Telangana Medical Council inspected several clinics and nursing homes in Hyderabad on Sunday over alleged unauthorised medical practice. The inspections covered Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Golconda and Rajendranagar. The council said it would examine records and take appropriate action.

CPR organised the India Health Forward 2047 summit in Hyderabad to discuss how India can build scalable, equitable and pandemic-resilient healthcare systems. Former bureaucrat and physician Dr Jayaprakash Narayan delivered the keynote address, followed by several panel discussions.

The National Institute of Nutrition has raised concerns over FSSAI's proposed red warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, fat and salt. It has urged warnings for products exceeding limits for even one nutrient instead of multiple nutrients.

A 38-year-old car driver was killed after his vehicle crashed into a lorry on the Outer Ring Road near Keesara on Sunday. Police identified the victim as Aleti Sireesh Kumar of Vanasthalipuram. He suffered severe head injuries and died at the spot.

A Malkajgiri court has granted two days of police custody to former Army officer Mallesh, alias Raju, in the 20 Battalion of Madras Regiment arms theft case. Police will question him about the theft and possible involvement of others.

BRS leader V Madhusudhana Chary accused the Telangana government of ignoring key issues, disregarding BAC decisions and deploying excessive police during Assembly and Council proceedings. Party leaders also alleged that members were denied entry and criticised the suspension of two BRS MLCs

Hyderabad has around 515 Global Capability Centres employing over 3 lakh people, with another 50-70 expected within a year, according to a FICCI-Anarock report. The city is emerging as a major GCC hub, supported by talent availability and cost advantages

Samagra Shiksha employees in Telangana have renewed their demand for basic pay and job security, three years after an assurance from then PCC chief A Revanth Reddy. The employees also sought health cards, ex-gratia payments and wages for their strike period.

Various organisations held a protest meeting at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad on Sunday, demanding steps to protect Waqf and Jamia Nizamia properties. Speakers urged sustained public pressure, community participation and accountability, while women were asked to actively join the movement.

A 50-kg laddu prepared in Tapeswaram, East Godavari district, will be offered to the Khairatabad Ganesh idol during the festival. Artisans observed Ganapati Deeksha while preparing the laddu, which is scheduled to reach Hyderabad by road on Monday.

A 30-year-old CRPF constable was found dead at his residence in Indiranagar, Borabanda, on Saturday. Police said his family found him in the bathroom. His family told police that he had been under financial stress over an unpaid personal loan.

Hyderabad markets witnessed heavy crowds ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with residents buying idols, flowers, fruits and decorative items. Rythu Bazars and major shopping areas saw a surge in customers, while vehicles transporting idols caused traffic congestion across several key city routes.

Telangana students waiting for overseas scholarships are facing financial difficulties as approved funds remain pending. The backlog has risen sharply in recent years, forcing many students and parents to approach banks for loans to meet tuition fees and other education expenses.

Several Telangana districts received heavy overnight rain, with Kesamudram in Mahabubabad recording 191.3 mm. Mancherial, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Warangal, Jangaon and Nalgonda also recorded heavy rainfall, while Hyderabad and surrounding areas received light to moderate showers.

A woman Booth Level Officer working in Hyderabad’s Old City has alleged that a local resident assaulted her and threatened to kill her. Police have registered a case based on her complaint and launched an investigation into the incident.

Fee reimbursement arrears in Telangana have increased sharply, leaving students from BC, minority and EBC communities facing difficulties. Government data shows that only 28% of the Rs 7,673.78 crore demanded for three academic years has been released so far

YRP Foundation has launched its 9th consecutive eco-friendly Ganesh idol distribution drive, handing out 20,000 clay idols in Hyderabad and Nalgonda for Vinayaka Chavithi.

A couple sustained grievous injuries after a car driver allegedly chased and rammed into their bike in a road rage incident at Ayyappa Society, Madhapur, on Saturday.

A Hyderabad cab driver, reported missing on September 10, was found murdered at Rudraram in Sangareddy district. His cab was discovered nearly 50 km away near NH-65, with beer bottles and biryani packets inside, which police believe could aid the investigation.

Hyderabad Task Force and Kacheguda police arrested two interstate drug peddlers and seized 21.2 kg of marijuana and 1 litre of hashish oil worth Rs 23 lakh. Police said the suspects allegedly procured the drugs from an absconding supplier from Odisha.

Sanitation workers staged protests near the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Saturday against GHMC’s plan to privatise door-to-door garbage collection. Police detained several protesters and diverted traffic as rallies caused congestion around Basheerbagh and Tank Bund.

A woman was killed and a man seriously injured after an RTC electric bus collided with a bike taxi at Ameerpet on Saturday. The woman, who was riding pillion, came under the bus wheels, while the injured rider was hospitalised.

A Hyderabad-based NIN study found that combining dietary intervention with physical activity can provide the most sustained benefits for weight management. The umbrella review analysed evidence from 112 systematic reviews and meta-analyses covering thousands of trials across more than 50 countries.