Hyderabad

Telangana’s Drug Control Administration (DCA) has warned against the illegal OTC sale of abortion kits, saying unsupervised use of Mifepristone and Misoprostol can cause severe bleeding and life-threatening complications. Pharmacies violating prescription rules face strict action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Junior doctors in Telangana have threatened protests over repeated stipend delays, saying many are unable to pay rent, fees, or meet basic needs. TJUDA accused the Finance Department of stalling payments and demanded a fixed monthly schedule and accountability.

Private hospitals in Telangana stopped accepting Aarogyasri and EHS cards, citing pending payments of up to Rs 1,500 crore and unresolved grievances. Patients were forced to pay upfront, as hospitals demand timely bills clearance, revised MoUs, and a grievance mechanism.

CM Revanth Reddy urged villagers to part with land for Bharat Future City, dismissing farmer protests as political. He announced foundation stones for key projects, plans for a Musi riverfront hub, a new education policy, and legal battle over Krishna waters.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao marked National Integration Day by invoking the Telangana armed struggle and paying tribute to martyrs. He accused the Congress of dictatorial rule, failure to support students and farmers, and urged people to back KCR-led movements.

A decomposed body of an unidentified woman, aged around 40, was found stuffed in a gunny bag at Charlapalli Railway Terminal in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to establish her identity and trace the culprits.

A 76-year-old retired doctor in Hyderabad died of a heart attack after a 70-hour “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters posing as officials. The gang extorted Rs 6.6 lakh, harassed her with fake notices, and continued messaging even after her death.

Tollywood stars Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Vijay Deverakonda wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. Nagarjuna recalled a memorable meeting with Modi in 2014, while Chiranjeevi and Deverakonda praised the PM’s leadership, energy and commitment to India’s progress.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda wished PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, calling him a “powerhouse of a man.” Modi marked the occasion in Madhya Pradesh, laying the foundation of India’s first PM MITRA Park and launching major health and nutrition initiatives.

Kasturba Gandhi Degree College secured the Team Championship in the Osmania University Inter-College Yoga event, with P Pooja of Siddhartha topping the Individual Category and Sarojini Naidu Vanitha Mahavidyalaya finishing second

Medicover Hospitals inaugurated its 24th facility in India with a 300-bed multispecialty hospital in Secunderabad. Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar hailed the initiative, while CMD Dr Anil Krishna announced further expansion across States

Sreenidi Deccan FC signed an MoU with Centre for Spine and Sports Health, appointing CSSH as Sports Science Partner to enhance Player Welfare, Performance, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation through advanced Facilities and Expertise

Residents of Noorinagar in Bandlaguda staged a protest rally demanding capital punishment for Mohd Akbar, who allegedly killed his three-year-old son Anas and disposed of the body in the Musi river. The child, who had a congenital heart condition, was reportedly smothered before being stuffed into a bag.

Telangana HC expressed displeasure over the State’s delay in clarifying competent authority for blasting permissions in Hyderabad. The bench impleaded the Police Commissioner, questioned safety standards, and posted the matter to September 23 for a detailed response

Mustangs and KPHB registered convincing victories in the Annual League Basketball Championship for G M Sampath Kumar Trophy at YMCA Secunderabad, defeating Little Flower Old Boys and Stadium BB Club to progress from Level-III

Government High School (Bolarum) won both Under-14 and Under-17 Finals at the Jaya Rao Memorial Football Tournament, defeating Trishul Park High School and Govt High School (Burton Road) with dominant performances

Osmania University will host Inter-college Kabaddi Championships for Men at Dr B R Ambedkar College on September 19-20 and Fencing Championships at Hindi Mahavidyalaya on September 23 in multiple categories

Telangana HC directed its registry to register as a PIL a petition challenging BRS MLC P. Venkatrami Reddy’s continuance in office. The plea alleges procedural lapses in his voluntary retirement from All India Services, rendering his MLC post invalid

HCA C-Division One-Day League witnessed standout Centuries from Mirza Houzef Baig, Manideep Jonna, and Tanishk Agarwal, with multiple Teams registering wins across exciting Matches in Hyderabad on Tuesday

Telangana HC granted interim protection to former Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar Joshi, directing the State government not to take action based on the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project irregularities. The matter is adjourned to October 7

Arnav Pasricha won the Brilliant Trophy Online Chess Championship 2025 on tie-break after finishing level with Leeladityavardhan and Rahul Suyal. Boys and Girls titles were decided across Under-15 to Under-7 categories

Nagendra Pulumati, Chairman of Sports Asia Foundation, was appointed FICTS Ambassador, marking a Milestone for India and promoting Olympism, Sports Culture, Education, Festivals, Programs, and International Opportunities for Youth

In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmad has been given Full Additional Charge as Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, following NVS Reddy’s appointment as Advisor (Urban Transport) to the Telangana Government. The Congress Government’s decision to extend Reddy’s tenure post-retirement has drawn attention.