Hyderabad

Land acquisition for the 7.5-km Old City Metro stretch is nearly complete, with 550+ demolitions done. Rs 433 crore compensation has been paid, and preparatory work is ongoing. Sensitive heritage sites are being protected as pillar locations are finalized for construction

India will face Oman in the CAFA Nations Cup third-place match after drawing with Afghanistan and defeating Tajikistan. Head coach Khalid Jamil hopes to build on the team’s strong performance and positivity

India's 24-member shooting team prepares to compete at the ISSF World Cup in Ningbo, China, facing top global talent, including Olympic champions. Fresh combinations in air rifle and air pistol await

State government dragging its feet on finalising BC reservations despite a looming September 30 deadline set by the High Court

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, claiming Telangana’s Gurukuls have declined due to neglect. He demanded payment of pending salaries for 2,500 contract staff and said Congress had undone the BRS government’s educational progress in 22 months

The immersion of over 2.70 lakh Ganesh idols continued in Hyderabad and its suburbs for the second day. GHMC ensured smooth flow with cranes, artificial ponds, and repairs along the 303-km procession route. Commissioner RV Karnan praised the well-planned execution

After Ganesh idol immersion, GHMC teams started cleaning major roads in Hyderabad, removing over 11,000 tons of waste. However, many internal roads and colonies remain dirty. Residents are worried about hygiene and say cleanup in their areas hasn’t started yet

MLRIT has offered 146 free admissions to sports students since 2017, making it the only engineering college in Telangana to do so consistently. MLA Marri Rajashekar Reddy said the aim is to help students succeed in both sports and education

An elderly couple in Rasnam village, Vikarabad, died by suicide after a family dispute. The husband hanged himself, and the wife drowned in a well nearby. Police have registered a case and sent the bodies for postmortem examination

A speeding car hit a police vehicle in Langer Houz on Sunday morning, killing a woman named Kashvi on the spot. Four others were injured, two critically. The injured were taken to hospital, and a case has been registered by police

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad concluded peacefully on Sunday, with 26,000 idols immersed in Hussainsagar Lake. Police Commissioner C.V. Anand said no major incidents were reported, though minor clashes and a few accidents occurred during the event.

The Ganesh idol immersion at Dubai’s Sonapur camp underscored the UAE’s ethos of tolerance and inclusivity. For over a decade, Telugu NRI workers have hosted the festival with support from Arab colleagues, drawing thousands across faiths in symbolic celebration.

Two suspects from Vagdevi Laboratories, arrested in the Cherlapally mephedrone racket, were taken to Mumbai after a transit warrant. Police estimate drugs worth ₹12,000 crore could have been manufactured, with 12 accused held so far in the multi-state operation.

Hyderabad witnessed the immersion of 2.61 lakh Ganesh idols by 7 a.m. on Sunday, marking the second day of the annual festival. GHMC officials reported heavy participation across zones, with Hussain Sagar and Necklace Road among the busiest immersion points.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao paid tributes to freedom fighter and Telangana armed peasant struggle leader Ravi Narayana Reddy on his death anniversary. He lauded Narayana Reddy’s activism, educational initiatives, and electoral triumph, urging people to draw inspiration from his legacy to protect Telangana’s interests.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Seethakka for the alleged suicide of a Mulugu sanitation worker who was denied salary for five months. He demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation, a job for the worker’s wife, and government accountability.

Heavy rains lashed Warangal on Sunday, flooding low-lying areas and paralysing traffic. Several colonies were submerged as Peddavagu overflowed, while TSRTC buses got stuck under water at a RUB. Residents faced house inundations, and shopkeepers reported damage to goods.

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