Hyderabad

Labour Minister G. Vivek drew flak in Chennur after distributing ₹20,000 each to 46 Congress workers ahead of Dasara. Party activists and rivals alleged favoritism, accusing him of sidelining many who contributed to his election victory.

The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Yadagirigutta will remain closed from 12 noon on Sunday due to the lunar eclipse. Authorities said darshan will resume at 3:30 am Monday after purification rituals, followed by regular poojas.

A GHMC contract sweeper was killed on Sunday morning after being run over by a tusker vehicle while sweeping the road at Basheerbagh. Police shifted the body for postmortem, registered a case, and launched an investigation into the incident.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi announced support for Opposition vice-presidential candidate and retired Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy. Owaisi said Telangana CMO sought AIMIM’s backing, calling Reddy a “fellow Hyderabadi and respected jurist” ahead of the September 9 election.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has begun recruitment for coaches and support staff across men’s and women’s senior and junior teams, ensuring transparency and merit-based selection, with applications invited through the official website

Nikhat Zareen began her World Boxing Championships campaign with a dominant 5-0 win in Liverpool, while Lovlina Borgohain and Hitesh Gulia suffered early defeats in India’s mixed start

Vedhansh Sukhavasi and Dudekula Maheera clinched the boys’ and girls’ titles in the A2H Under-9 chess tournament in Hyderabad, with Vedhansh scoring 4.5 points and Maheera finishing with four

Telangana’s Bhukya Yashwanth scaled Mount Reo Purgyil, Himachal Pradesh’s highest peak, on 30 August 2025, becoming the youngest mountaineer to achieve the feat. He dedicated the achievement to the nation and youth

Actor Allari Naresh returns to his comic roots with #Naresh65, a fantasy-comedy directed by Chandra Mohan and produced by Annapurna Studios and Hasya Movies. The film was launched with a grand pooja in Hyderabad, drawing big names from the industry

A man attempting suicide by jumping into Dundigal lake in Medchal-Malkajgiri was rescued by Hydraa’s Disaster Response Force on Saturday. Identified as Mohammad Rahim, 35, he cited family disputes. The team later handed him over to the police

India will witness a total lunar eclipse on the night of September 7 and early hours of September 8, 2025. The umbral phase will last from 9.57 pm to 1.27 am, with the totality phase from 11 pm to 12.23 am

The Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad’s Old City started late, with Balapur Ganesh crossing Charminar around 3 PM. Despite police urging early starts, many idols were delayed. Heavy security, including RAF deployment, was arranged in sensitive areas for smooth movement

A Hyderabad student, Sakshit Goud, bagged a massive 333 kg laddu for just Rs 99 in a lucky draw held at Kothapet. The draw, organised by Ekadantha Youth Association, saw 760 tickets sold before Goud’s winning moment

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made a surprise visit to Hussain Sagar during the Khairatabad Ganesh immersion on Saturday. He raised Ganapati Bappa Morya slogans from a platform set up by the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi and wore a saffron kanduva

During the Ganesh idol immersion procession at KPHB, Rambabu from Kukatpally was stabbed by unidentified youths following an argument. He was shifted to a private hospital and is stable. KPHB police have launched an investigation into the incident

Over 2.32 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed in Hyderabad by 5.30 pm on Saturday, GHMC said. Kukatpally recorded the highest with 58,847 idols, followed by Khairatabad, Serilingampally, LB Nagar, Charminar, and Secunderabad zones

FTCCI’s Ladies Wing is hosting a workshop on AI for women on September 12 at Red Hills. Led by experts from IBM and ISB, the event includes hands-on demos, GenAI and Agentic AI sessions, and case studies to enhance skills and career prospects

At Hyderabad’s Ganesh idol immersion, trucks with Operation Sindoor theme drew crowds. One tableau featured Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, while another showcased BrahMos replicas. Patriotic songs and national flags by youth groups added to the spirit

Lakhs of devotees thronged the streets of Hyderabad for Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday. The massive processions, featuring idols up to 50 feet tall, moved towards Hussain Sagar and other water bodies amid chants, music, dancing, and festive fervour

Burma Burma’s ‘From Burma, With Tea’ celebrates the soul of Burmese tea culture with a limited-time menu of pulled teas, iced brews, and flavourful bites. Available across all outlets from September 1–30, it’s a monsoon experience to savour and share

Prof Sanket Goel, Birla Chair Professor and Head of CREST at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, has received the National Award to Teachers 2025 for excellence in teaching and research. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi

At least 40 students at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University in Koti have reportedly fallen victim to a suspected cyber-fraud involving phone hacks and suspicious calls. Police are investigating a possible internal data breach and have not ruled out blackmail or insider involvement

To handle festive crowds, South Central Railway has launched a crowd management strategy at Secunderabad station. With over 2 lakh daily passengers expected, measures include alternate train routes, new waiting zones, metro connectivity, and a 24x7 control room for safety and coordination

Learn how to apply to US universities with a strong and complete application package. From choosing deadlines to preparing documents like SOPs and recommendation letters, this step will guide you in standing out and staying organised through your US study journey