Hyderabad

Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan in Delhi from September 13 to 17. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana have been selected subject to fitness clearance

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender criticised Housing Department officials over alleged negligence in verifying beneficiaries shortlisted for Indiramma Houses. He claimed applicants from other constituencies were included and warned officials that he was prepared to adopt the aggressive approach of Old City MLAs.

Civic authorities repaired a pothole-ridden road at Putli Bowli after a man staged a novel protest. However, residents remain dissatisfied with the patchwork and want a cement concrete road, saying repeated repairs may fail under heavy traffic and rain.

Telangana government and local body schools are facing a worrying enrolment decline, with 75 per cent having 100 or fewer students. Department data shows admissions fell by over 1.25 lakh, while teachers cite infrastructure gaps, staff shortages and administrative duties.

Hyderabad-based Apollyon Dynamics has entered the India Book of Records after its Ahuti Mk II electric interceptor achieved a certified top speed of 498 km/h. The BITS Pilani-incubated startup plans to develop advanced unmanned defence technologies for India.

The WRO India National Championship 2026 brought together top young robotics teams at GMR Aerocity Hyderabad. Winners across four categories will represent India at the global championship in Puerto Rico, following competitions testing coding, engineering, creativity and problem-solving skills.

A man was killed and a student seriously injured in a chain of crashes on the ORR-Khajaguda stretch. Raidurgam police arrested Sandeep, son of art director Anand Sai, after tracing the Innova allegedly involved in the first accident.

Prof Pradyumn Kumar Sahoo of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, has been elected a Fellow of the Telangana Academy of Sciences for his contributions to mathematical physics, modified gravity, general relativity and theoretical cosmology, adding another academic recognition.

Telangana health authorities have intensified checks on fertility clinics, uncovering regulatory violations at 50 of 379 inspected establishments. Two registrations were cancelled, nine permissions suspended and others served notices, while authorities also stepped up PC-PNDT inspections.

Narsingi police have booked folk dancer Eshwar Sai following a complaint by a fellow dancer. She alleged that he created and circulated AI-manipulated videos to defame her and also cheated her after allegedly promising to marry her.

Small pan shops and provision outlets are increasingly being used as retail points for cannabis-laced chocolates in Hyderabad, according to enforcement officials. Recent raids have exposed a supply network involving interstate transporters, local suppliers, shopkeepers and consumers across city neighbourhoods.

A 35-year-old man was killed after a crusher-laden truck rammed into a lorry parked on the Medchal ORR during rain. The victim was securing a tarpaulin over the lorry’s plywood load when he was thrown off.

K Raghavendra Babu, a micro artist from East Godavari, has created 200 miniature sculptures of iconic personalities using chalk. A Telugu Book of Records achiever, he is also a numismatist with a collection of nearly 100 commemorative coins.

A security breach was reported at the Madras Regiment premises in Bolarum after service weapons and ammunition were found missing from a secured storage room. Police and Army authorities are investigating the theft and examining possible insider involvement.

A Hyderabad-based NIN study has found that vitamin D3 is significantly more effective than D2 in boosting heart and muscle health. The research warns that combining D2 and D3 may reduce D3’s benefits, urging consumers to choose pure D3 supplements for better cardiovascular and muscle outcomes.

Telangana needs to recognise the strong foundation created during KCR's regime and strengthen it with greater financial discipline, broader economic opportunities and a sustainable future

A Hyderabad court sentenced 42-year-old Bihar native Rabindra Behara to five years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 25,000 fine for selling ganja-laced chocolates. The Prohibition and Excise Department had registered a case against him in 2019.

Bank of Baroda has announced recruitment for 2,482 Local Bank Officer posts across 20 States and Union Territories. Graduates with at least one year of relevant banking experience can apply online. The application deadline is September 7, 2026

Telangana short-track speed skater Pranav Madav Surapaneni met SATG officials after winning one silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Short Track Championship. Having met the Senior World Tour qualifying standard, he is now targeting the 2030 Winter Olympics

Punjab National Bank inaugurated its new Hayathnagar branch in Hyderabad on Monday. The branch, inaugurated by Zonal Head Vandana Pandey, is the 78th branch under the Hyderabad Circle Office and was attended by senior bank officials, local residents and customers.

The Sports Authority of Telangana felicitated International Chess Grandmaster Raja Rithvik in Hyderabad after his medal-winning performances in Europe. Rithvik won silver at the Mennecy International Chess Championship in France and bronze at the Pontevedra International Chess Championship in Spain

Emmanuel FC defeated Soccer Coaching Academy 4-2 to win the under-13 title at the 13th Subramaniam Football Tournament in Hyderabad. Soccer Coaching Academy claimed the under-9 crown after beating GKL Academy 4-1 in the final

Former Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Dehradun in recognition of his distinguished contribution to policing and public service. The 1990-batch IPS officer served in several key State, central and international assignments during his career

A 26-year-old auto driver was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by an LB Nagar court in a POCSO case. Syed Mukaram was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on the pretext of marriage.