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Two unidentified persons allegedly attempting to steal petrol from a parked motorcycle fled after a house owner spotted them in Chanakyapuri Colony of Mallapur, Hyderabad. The suspects escaped after residents raised an alarm and chased them, leaving their scooter behind.
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HYDRAA DRF teams cleared waterlogging, choked drains and fallen trees after heavy rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening. Around one foot of water accumulated at the Secunderabad Clock Tower RUB underpass, where teams used 25 HP motors
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has introduced four-bin waste segregation and launched a floral waste initiative to convert discarded flowers into organic products. The civic body also unveiled an awareness mascot and flagged off LED campaign vehicles ahead of Ganesh idol immersion
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The Telangana High Court directed police authorities to submit reports on implementation of its Ganesh festival guidelines. Justice Shravan Kumar took note of loud DJ systems during night hours and sought compliance reports ahead of the September 25 immersion
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The Telangana High Court questioned the government’s permission for enhanced ticket prices for The Paradise, noting that the September 20 memo did not record reasons for the hike and gave little time for interested persons to seek remedy
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Bengal under-23 team defeated Hyderabad by 87 runs in a practice match in Hyderabad. The day also featured C-Division one-day league fixtures, inter-school cricket final, senior women's T20 selection matches and under-19 probables games with several notable performances
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Moderate rain accompanied by strong winds, lightning and thunder disrupted normal life in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Traffic jams were reported across several areas, while fallen tree branches affected movement. Traffic police advised commuters to avoid some key stretches
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TGCHE has released the spot admission schedule for Telangana degree colleges. Colleges can conduct spot admissions on September 24 and 25, with special spot admissions on September 28 and 29. Fee reimbursement will not apply to spot admissions
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Hamleys has launched its 10th store in Hyderabad, a 10,000-sq-ft, three-storey flagship outlet in Jubilee Hills. The store offers more than 10,000 toys, games and gifting options, while a dedicated play area is scheduled to open in November
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BITS Pilani, DIAT Pune and defence and aerospace partners signed 20 MoUs at Defence & Aerospace Industry Day 2026 in Hyderabad. The event showcased 48 indigenous technologies and brought together industry, academia and policymakers to advance mission-ready defence innovation
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The ACB has registered a disproportionate assets case against NIMS Additional Medical Superintendent Nori Lakshmi Bhasker. Searches at eight locations identified properties, bank and post office deposits, investments, mutual funds, vehicles and gold worth an estimated Rs 6.13 crore
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State Bank of India, Amaravati, defeated Gymkhana Club 39-24 in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA Secunderabad. SBI led 23-11 at half-time after a strong start and maintained control despite a rain-curtailed match
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HCLTech has launched HCLTech Pulse, a business unit focused on helping enterprises with $500 million to $5 billion in annual revenue scale AI, modernise technology foundations and accelerate growth through integrated strategy, data, cybersecurity, engineering and transformation services
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The Telangana Sports Department and SATG launched the Khelo Telangana initiative to promote fitness and sports participation. The programme includes the Khelo Telangana Bandhan campaign and 9+9+9 Fitness Challenge, encouraging citizens of all ages to adopt regular physical activity
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A Hyderabad-born Canadian birder spotted a rare leucistic Great Cormorant at Ameenpur Lake near BHEL. The unusual pale bird, found among regular dark cormorants, was documented after verification with birding sources, making it a memorable sighting
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Vinod Kumar Tiwari and Tejasvi Gehlot have been elected President and Secretary-General of the International Kabaddi Federation during the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. An 18-member Executive Board Committee was also formed to strengthen the sport’s global administration
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A Hyderabad special court sentenced Raju Alagar Swamy, 42, to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Chatrinaka in 2018. The court also imposed a Rs 20,000 fine and ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation
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Naren Gupta of Zirakpur, Punjab, won the Brilliant Trophy Open Online Chess Tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. P S S Nandagopal finished second with 10 points, while Mahendra Teja secured third with 9.5 points. Riddhi Tomar was the best woman player
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Thunderstorms and lightning activity over Hyderabad on Tuesday evening prompted weather warnings and safety advisories. The Damini Lightning Alert app indicated multiple lightning strikes near the city and suburban areas, while residents were advised to remain indoors and avoid open spaces.
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A Hyderabad-born Canadian birder spotted a rare leucistic Great Cormorant at Ameenpur Lake during a recent visit. The bird’s unusually pale plumage stood out among regular dark cormorants, prompting him to photograph it and independently verify the unusual sighting.
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Madarapu Vanishree’s novel ‘Pootakoollavva’ was launched at Oxford Grammar School, Himayatnagar, at an event organised by the Deccan Heritage Academy Trust. The author said human relationships, social circumstances and her life experiences inspired her to write the novel.
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Suryapet MLA G Jagadish Reddy questioned Congress leaders’ authority to enter private properties of BRS leaders without permission. He also sought clarity on who authorised and funded their visits, while accusing the government of diverting attention from farmers’ irrigation and power concerns
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to remain alert following heavy rains in Hyderabad on Tuesday. He ordered coordinated action by civic and police authorities, deployment of personnel and machinery, prevention of waterlogging and traffic congestion, and readiness of rescue teams.
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A National Institute of Nutrition study has found that visually appealing ‘foodporn’ images of healthy foods could increase adolescents’ willingness to consume them. Millet porridge and chana salad received stronger responses when attractively presented, highlighting the influence of food imagery.
