Hyderabad

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a sharp attack on the BRS in the Assembly, accusing it of conspiring to disrupt proceedings and likening the alleged insult to the Speaker to terror attacks. He defended the Congress protest at K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence and announced a comprehensive inquiry into recent incidents, promising criminal cases under the SC/ST Act.

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,021 crore package of five railway projects, including a 110-km multi-tracking line between Secunderabad (Ghatkesar) and Kazipet. The project aims to ease congestion and enhance passenger and freight movement on one of Telangana’s busiest corridors, with completion targeted by 2029-30.

Varun Motors has launched the new Baleno in Hyderabad, featuring Level 2 ADAS, ventilated front seats and an updated NEXWave grille. The car’s driver-assistance system uses radar and cameras and includes emergency braking, lane assistance and adaptive cruise control.

Zepto will set up five Pragati Centres across Hyderabad to provide gig workers with resting spaces and essential facilities. The centres will offer drinking water, washrooms, first aid, charging points and WiFi, besides health camps and e-Shram registration awareness

COVA has urged Telangana educational institutions to adopt its Compassionate Citizenship Programme, which promotes social awareness, environmental responsibility and civic participation among students. Following a pilot programme, COVA plans to expand the initiative to 3,000 schools across the State.

FTCCI will organise an international conference on women’s empowerment and inclusive growth in Hyderabad on September 10. Supported by the MSME Ministry, the event will bring together policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors and experts to discuss women’s leadership.

The Nehru Zoological Park has revised its entry timings for Friday due to the Forest Martyrs’ Day programme. Visitors will be allowed entry from 11.30 am, while the exit time remains 5 pm. Normal visiting hours resume from Saturday.

Telangana’s ongoing SIR exercise has flagged 1,100 electors for exclusion over morphed photographs, duplicate votes and death cases. Officials are scrutinising anomalies and unmapped voters, while notices have been issued to 61 lakh electors across all 119 Assembly constituencies.

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy directed officials to ensure every eligible voter is included in the final electoral roll while removing names of deceased and permanently migrated persons. He stressed verification, error-free SIR implementation and voter awareness.

The Federation of LPG Distributors of India has urged domestic gas consumers to remain patient amid supply constraints and logistical disruptions. It said distributors have limited control over inventory and asked customers to report overcharging while highlighting measures taken to ease shortages.

Residents of Golconda Hills, Neknampur, have urged HYDRAA and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation to protect 24 acres and 30.59 guntas of designated open space. They alleged encroachment attempts, unauthorised construction and misuse of documents to claim rights over public land.

The Government Railway Police has recovered 1,620 stolen and lost mobile phones worth Rs 2.16 crore using the CEIR portal. Officials handed over 120 phones to owners and urged railway passengers to report losses promptly and block devices using their IMEI numbers.

Hyderabad startup Hylenr Technologies has reported experimental findings from its hydrogen-based reactor research, including unusual heat generation and signatures linked to several elements. The study, presented at ICCF-27, examined non-conventional nuclear processes in hydrogen-loaded materials and post-operation material changes.

Hyderabad-based MIC Electronics has completed the acquisition of a 59% stake in Singapore’s Neo Semi SG through a share-swap transaction. The deal involves allotment of 5.68 crore equity shares and expands MIC Electronics’ presence in deep-tech and emerging technologies.

BJP and BRS leaders questioned the suspension of BRS MLAs and accused the Congress government of avoiding key public issues in the Telangana Assembly. Ministers defended discussions on the BRS protest row, while opposition members demanded attention to pending matters

Fortune plans a Rs 60,000-crore hyperscale AI data centre park across 170 acres in Telangana’s Kandukur. The project could eventually attract Rs 1 lakh crore in investment and use treated greywater, water-efficient cooling and renewable energy for operations.

Hyderabad is witnessing growing demand for eco-friendly Ganesh idols ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi. Despite rising clay, PoP and labour costs, artisans continue production. More than 4,500 RWAs are reportedly opting for clay idols, while overseas demand is also increasing.

COVA has urged educational institutions in Telangana to adopt its Compassionate Citizenship Program, which promotes social awareness, environmental consciousness and civic responsibility among students. Following positive pilot results, the initiative is planned for expansion to 3,000 schools across the State

BRS leaders Talasani Srinivas Yadav and G Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of avoiding debate on key Telangana issues and using diversion tactics. They questioned BRS MLAs’ suspension and criticised the handling of protests outside K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Erravelli residence

Counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine batch KE25012 has triggered fresh warnings after laboratory tests found the samples misbranded and not of standard quality. Health experts have urged patients with concerns about their vaccination history to verify doses with healthcare professionals promptly.

BRS leader Manne Krishank lodged a police complaint against Congress MLA Sri Ganesh, alleging that he instigated an attack on Bowenpally police station following K.T. Rama Rao’s arrest. Krishank sought legal action, alleging attempts to provoke violence and disrupt law and order

A BRS delegation led by KT Rama Rao met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday and sought his intervention over alleged police manhandling of legislators, restrictions on Assembly entry and an alleged attack on K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence. The Governor assured them he would examine the issues.

Kukatpally police have booked two shops for allegedly selling counterfeit Crocs products as genuine items. Searches at Bombay Wala Men's Casual and AR Gadgets on September 3 reportedly uncovered the counterfeit goods, officials said, adding that the sales harmed customers and the brand.

BRS women legislators P Sabitha Indra Reddy, V Sunitha Laxma Reddy and Kova Lakshmi alleged that male police personnel manhandled them during Monday’s Assembly confrontation. They demanded an apology from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and sought an opportunity to explain their grievances.