Hyderabad

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been invited to attend Bathukamma celebrations in Dubai on October 11. Organised by GTF and ETCA, the events will feature traditional attire, Bathukamma arrangements, folk songs and cultural programmes for the Telangana diaspora.

The Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session is set for a confrontation between the Congress government and BRS, with issues including 22A lands, farmers’ concerns, irrigation, welfare promises and CURE-2026 expected to dominate proceedings amid competing political strategies.

Twenty-two persons were detained after the Future City SOT and Adibatla police raided a poultry farm at Manneguda in Ranga Reddy district over alleged cockfights and gambling. Police seized 31 roosters and Rs 3 lakh in cash from the spot.

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An unidentified youth, believed to be 18 years old, died under suspicious circumstances during a Ganesh idol immersion procession at Ram Nagar in Hyderabad on Saturday night. Police said it was unclear whether the victim suffered a cardiac arrest or succumbed amid the heavy rush.

Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Boar and Cyberabad Municipal Corporation have drawn up an action plan to stop sewage inflow into Durgam Cheruvu. Officials identified four major entry points during a joint inspection and said remedial measures would be expedited, with a detailed study of the lake’s catchment planned to ensure a permanent solution.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) will organise the REACH Conclave in Hyderabad on September 26, bringing together institutions and stakeholders to deliberate on research, innovation and collaboration in higher education.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has designated IDL Lake for Ganesh idol immersion this year. Commissioner G Srijana inspected the site and directed officials to ensure sanitation, safety, traffic management and devotee convenience.

Telangana Additional Chief Electoral Officer Vasam Venkateshwarlu Reddy inspected hearing centres in Hyderabad as part of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He reviewed verification of documents, disposal of cases, and directed officials to assist electors and intensify awareness efforts.

Lalaguda Police arrested a Hyderabad fitness trainer for allegedly cheating several people by promising government jobs, IPL tickets and other favours. Police said he claimed links with influential officials and ministers and allegedly collected money from multiple victims using the same modus operandi

Telugu actor Sumanth unveiled Audi India's new Q3 in Hyderabad on Saturday. VVC Group said pre-bookings had commenced and deliveries would begin next month. The all-new Q3 Sneak Preview will run from September 5 to 7 in Jubilee Hills

A food safety drive in Hyderabad led to the suspension of licences of three dairy units after officials found hygiene and alleged adulteration violations. Enforcement teams inspected 14 establishments, seized products worth Rs 7.19 lakh and collected 21 samples for testing

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 24 unauthorised under-construction buildings and seized three more during inspections across three zones. The action follows the collapse of a seven-storey building in Anjaiah Nagar.

Uncleared tree branches on Road No. 10 in Banjara Hills disrupted traffic near the Indo-American Cancer Hospital. The waste occupied nearly 40 per cent of the road, slowing vehicles during evening peak hours and inconveniencing patients, residents and motorists using the stretch

Homegrown consumer technology brand Mivi is entering the smartphone market with Mivi One, set to launch on September 24. The device will be available on Flipkart and feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G platform, with manufacturing supported by Hyderabad operations.

As Hyderabad prepares for the 11-day Ganesh festival, Muslim craftsmen, decorators, suppliers, drivers and sweet makers are working with Hindu organisers across the city. Their long-standing partnerships, built around everyday festival services, highlight Hyderabad’s tradition of shared participation and communal harmony.

Cybercrime police prevented a 30-year-old man from attempting suicide after spotting an Instagram message indicating his intention to end his life. A patrol team traced him to his uncle’s house in Mucherla, counselled him and handed him over to his family.

An 11-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Medchal on Saturday. Her mother alleged that a 17-year-old boy had assaulted the child. Police are investigating the alleged assault, possible harassment and whether it was linked to her death.

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has sought six weeks’ time to respond to the State Assembly Ethics Committee over complaints regarding his conduct in the House. He also sought the complete video of proceedings related to the March 29 incident

IIIT Hyderabad has launched CETLS, an interdisciplinary centre studying how people learn in an AI-driven world. The centre will explore AI’s impact on education, promote deeper and reflective learning, and examine how technology can balance challenge and support.

The NIA has joined the investigation into the theft of sophisticated weapons from the Madras Regiment premises at Bolarum. Security lapses, including nightly shutdowns of surveillance cameras, have emerged, while military personnel are being questioned and communication records analysed.

More than 150 artisans from four States are crafting a 69-foot eco-friendly Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapati idol at Khairatabad. The idol uses 30 tonnes of river clay, 20 tonnes of sand, steel and paddy straw and will be ready by September 12

Habeeb Nagar police arrested a 20-year-old painter for allegedly breaking into a water plant office and stealing Rs 95,000. Police said the suspect had previously worked there and used an angle grinder to break the locks before fleeing.

Residents of Jayadarshini Residency in Gachibowli have been dealing with drainage water and a severe stench for two weeks. They say debris from a demolished building blocked a nearby nala, causing water to enter the complex and inundate its cellar.