Hyderabad

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao lashed out at both the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP-led Centre over the SLBC tunnel collapse that killed eight workers. He accused both parties of negligence and promised justice to victims’ families if BRS returns to power.

At the Abhayam Masoom Summit 2025, Sai Durgha Tej highlighted child safety, urging parents to build open communication, monitor social media use, spend quality time, and ensure education with collective responsibility.

A Nalco-MIDHANI joint venture to build a 60,000 TPA high-end aluminium alloy plant in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, has been deemed commercially unviable due to low demand and localisation levels. Ministries are reviewing closure despite land acquisition and earlier investment plans

A Hyderabad man, Mohd Akbar, has been arrested for killing his three-year-old son Anaas and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police said the accused confessed he acted due to his inability to afford the child’s medical expenses.

Two daily wage workers from Hyderabad’s Bandlaguda were kidnapped and brutally assaulted by a six-member gang in Bhavaninagar. The victims said they were attacked with knives, sticks and stones, while one alleged the gang was forcing him into drug peddling.

Maruti launched its new Victoris car at Adarsha Automotive in Attapur, Hyderabad. Priced with an initial booking of ₹11,000, the hybrid model offers up to 28.65 kmpl mileage, advanced safety features, and a five-star Bharat NCAP rating

Telugu youngster Ajay Santhosh, 15, achieved the International Master chess title, crediting mentors, family, and determination. With dreams of becoming a Grandmaster, he now seeks support to compete internationally

Shiva Rama Krishna’s century and G Prem’s six wickets highlighted HCA under-19 matches, while Abhinav’s hundred and R Bhuvik’s five-for powered SN Group to a dominant C-Division victory in Hyderabad

Four players shared the lead in the Juniors category, while three topped the Open group after three rounds of the Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament at Brilliant Grammar School, Hyderabad, with key matches closely contested

Former Andhra Ranji cricketer MSR Murthy, originally from East Godavari, passed away in Hyderabad. He represented Hyderabad Schools, South Zone, and Juniors before excelling at Kakinada JNTU and later in HCA Leagues

Ramreddy Malreddy, Chairman of Telangana State Road Development Corporation Ltd, was elected President of the Telangana Handball Association during its General Body and Executive Committee meeting held in Hyderabad on Saturday

Jaipur Pink Panthers claimed their first home win of PKL 12, defeating UP Yoddhas 41-29. Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi starred, while Gagan Gowda’s Super 10 could not prevent defeat

The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) uncovered a drug manufacturing unit in Bowenpally, seizing 7 kg of alprazolam, Rs. 20 lakh in cash, and production equipment. The accused had been operating from a building that once housed a school.

AIFISPA has raised alarm over widespread internet disruptions in Hyderabad caused by the indiscriminate removal of overhead fibre cables by the electricity department. Following a meeting with TGSPDCL CMD Musharaff Faruqui, ISPs have pledged manpower and technical support to ensure safe routing and swift restoration of services.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (South East) raided a spa centre at Malakpet and caught three persons, including two customers and the organiser. Nine women were also held. All were handed over to Malakpet police for further action

The GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has appealed to eligible citizens in Hyderabad to register as voters under the Special Summary Revision 2025 by September 17. Forms 6, 7, and 8 are available online and through Booth Level Officers

The Stanley College of Engineering for Women, in association with ACM-W and CSI Student Branch, conducted a five-day boot camp on IoT and drone technology. Experts highlighted the transformative impact of these technologies across agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, and devices

Former MP and TPCC working president Anjan Kumar Yadav has sought the Congress ticket for the Jubilee Hills by-poll, citing his seniority and past work. He also demanded a cabinet berth, emphasising Yadav community representation in government

The 22nd Hyderabad Open Tennis Association (HOTA) Tennis Tournament began in Hyderabad with over 360 participants nationwide, inaugurated by Vineet, IPS, at Vijay Tennis Academy and Cross Courts Academy

The Telangana Congress is set to send 100 BC leaders, including Ministers, to Bihar to campaign, even as its own BC reservation and welfare promises remain unfulfilled at home. A similar campaign strategy failed earlier in Maharashtra

Private professional colleges in Telangana will shut indefinitely from September 15 over Rs 8,000 crore fee reimbursement arrears. They plan to mark Engineers’ Day as ‘Black Day’. Private degree colleges will also join the shutdown from September 16

SFI Telangana extended support to private colleges shutting down from Sept 15–16 over pending fee reimbursement dues. SFI accused the Congress government of neglecting its promises, saying students are being denied certificates and forced to approach courts for relief

Two men were caught with 14.83 grams of MDMA by Excise officials in Banjara Hills. Acting on a tip, police intercepted their car. They revealed they bought the drug from a Delhi-based man. A case has been registered

Cyberabad police cracked the Kukatpally housewife murder case within three days, arresting three Jharkhand natives including two servants. The victim, Renuka Agarwal, was tied and killed in her Swan Lake Apartments flat. Gold ornaments, cash, and watches were recovered