Hyderabad

The Jeedimetla Industrial Association opened its three-day Industrial Technology Expo 2025 in Hyderabad, showcasing over 12,000 products from 100+ exhibitors. Supported by MSME and trade bodies, the expo highlights rooftop solar solutions, startups, and industrial innovations with free public entry

India’s drug regulator, CDSCO, is considering mandatory Braille embossing on medicine packaging to aid the visually impaired. Recommendations include voice-assisted QR codes, Braille cards for bulk packs, and retailer guidelines to ensure greater accessibility and independence in healthcare

A realtor, Srikanth Reddy, was murdered at Kushaiguda, Hyderabad. An unidentified assailant attacked him following an argument outside his home. Police suspect financial or business rivalry and are probing all possible angles

The Telangana government has rolled out stringent road safety guidelines mandating certified reflective tapes and rear marking plates for various vehicle categories. The move aims to reduce night-time accidents, especially involving heavy vehicles parked without proper visibility aids.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao slammed the Congress government for filing cases against journalist Sambasiva Rao, who reported on Telangana’s urea shortage, alleging the ruling party was misusing police to silence the media and suppress farmers’ voices

The IRCTC will run the ‘Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga’ tour from Secunderabad on September 23, covering major temples in Tamil Nadu and Kerala over seven nights and eight days. Boarding will be available at multiple stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Telangana government is preparing to auction prime land through TSIIC to raise funds, reversing its earlier stance against land sales. Two plots at Hyderabad Knowledge City, valued at ₹101 crore per acre, are set for auction on October 6

Private degree and PG colleges across Telangana have announced an indefinite closure starting September 16, citing Rs. 1,800 crore in pending fee reimbursements from the State government. The colleges have also decided to stop collecting examination fees from students and remitting them to universities.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two suspects, including a Karnataka woman, for duping victims of Rs 25 lakh through fake matrimonial and Instagram profiles. The gang used edited photos, videos, and video calls to trap grooms. A third woman is absconding

BRS working president launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing Congress of endorsing “MLA Chori” after BRS legislators defected. KTR questioned Gandhi’s silence, alleging double standards and calling the defections undemocratic and unconstitutional

A five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s old city, sparking uproar and exposing poor coordination among GHMC, HMWSSB and Hydraa. Departments traded blame as residents demanded stronger oversight, better safety measures and unified responsibility for civic infrastructure

Hundreds of farmers and landowners staged a protest at Choutuppal RDO, alleging that changes in the Regional Ring Road alignment favoured influential persons at the cost of fertile lands. The RRR Project Oustees’ Forum led the demonstration across affected villages

South Central Railway has revised the days of operation for four Vande Bharat Express trains. Kacheguda–Yesvantpur trains will now be cancelled on Fridays and Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam trains on Mondays, effective December 4 and 5, 2025, while timings and stoppages remain unchanged

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government after a child fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad. He highlighted negligence, inter-departmental blame games among GHMC, HYDRAA, and HMWSSB, and accused CM Revanth Reddy of indifference toward civic governance

Doctors in Hyderabad revealed that 80 percent of current viral fevers are influenza cases, most likely H3N2 subtype. The illness is causing prolonged recovery of up to 10 days, with children, elderly and pregnant women at greater risk of complications

The Jubilee Hills by-election, necessitated by the death of MLA Maganti Gopinath, is shaping up as a prestige contest. BRS is set to field his wife, Maganti Sunitha, while Congress eyes a BC candidate and BJP explores limited options.

In a fortnight-long drive, Rachakonda She Teams caught 214 persons, including 120 minors, for harassing women at public places. They booked cases, conducted counselling, and held awareness programmes, while urging women to report harassment through WhatsApp or Dial 100.

The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Educations has called for closure of institutions in protest against inordinate delay in release of fee reinstatement dues.

A woman was murdered by her husband at their house in Kondurg near Hyderabad. Police said K Venkat Reddy killed his wife Jayamma after suspecting her fidelity. He is absconding, and efforts are on to trace and arrest him

For the first time, Telangana’s premier institutions like Nizam College have reported hundreds of vacant seats after DOST 2025 counselling. Over 2.08 lakh seats remain unfilled across the State, prompting TGCHE to announce spot admissions on September 15 and 16.

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping and assaulting a minor girl in Chaitanyapuri in 2020. The court imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 and awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation to the victim

Hydraa has admitted responsibility after a five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s Yakutpura. The child was rescued unhurt on Thursday morning. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath said action would be taken against staff responsible for the lapse.

Akshay Kumar's unbeated 106 helps Akshit beat Ranga Reddy District; several matches washed out

Despite laying foundation stones for several high-value infrastructure projects across Hyderabad, the Congress government has failed to initiate actual work on any of them. These include Metro Rail extensions, elevated corridors, and the ambitious Bharat Future City. A lack of funds, legal issues, and inter-departmental delays are cited as key reasons.