Hyderabad

With water levels in the Musi River receding, families in Chaderghat, Kishanbagh, and Narsingi returned to their homes on Sunday. Residents complained of poor alerts from authorities as volunteers and political workers distributed food and extended relief support.

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao visited Samata Colony in Jubilee Hills, distributing ‘Baki Cards’ and criticising Congress for failing six guarantee assurances. He highlighted poor municipal services and urged voters to support BRS in upcoming local body elections.

A bomb threat at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Sunday morning prompted security agencies to conduct anti-sabotage checks. The CISF and local police later declared it a hoax. Authorities confirmed all airport operations are running normally, and an investigation has been launched.

Customs officials at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok for attempting to smuggle wildlife, including a monitor lizard, a two-headed red-eared slider turtle, and 16 iguanas. The seized species were returned to Bangkok.

Hyderabad’s crime rate fell 17% from September 2024 to August 2025. FIRs dropped from 38,206 to 31,533, with notable declines in cybercrime, property offenses, rape, and kidnapping, while dowry death cases increased, according to Police Commissioner C.V. Anand.

After 48 hours of heavy rainfall, Telangana is expected to see relatively dry weather, with maximum temperatures around 28°C. Scattered light to moderate showers are likely in parts of the state during evening, according to IMD and private weather trackers.

Manthan Samvaad 2025, held on October 2 in Hyderabad, will gather intellectuals and citizens for a day of free public discourse. Marking Gandhi Jayanti, the event features discussions on national security, science, law, economy, and cultural dialogue

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao marked the first anniversary of the ED raid on Congress Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s Hyderabad residence, criticizing the alleged BJP-Congress collusion and questioning the abrupt silence on the probe’s outcome.

BRS leader K T Rama Rao slammed CM Revanth Reddy for “ego-driven incompetence,” blaming him for L&T’s exit from the Metro project and a ₹15,000 crore debt burden on Telangana.

River Manjeera has overflowed at the Yellapur bridge in Medak district, leading to traffic closure and disruption near Edupayala temple. Heavy inflows from Singur reservoir and continuous rains have also flooded nearby bridges and local water bodies.

A 30-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his brother during a quarrel at their sister’s house in Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, on Saturday night. Police said the accused stabbed him in the chest with a kitchen knife before fleeing the scene.

A man in his twenties was found dead near Charlapalli railway tracks in Hyderabad. GRP officials suspect he accidentally fell and hit a railway pillar, resulting in fatal injuries.

MLRIT celebrated Bathukamma with traditional songs, flower arrangements, and a festive atmosphere. College Treasurer Marri Mamata Reddy emphasized the importance of preserving culture alongside academic excellence and assured that the celebration would be held on a grand scale every year

IHM Shri Shakti was awarded the Tourism Excellence Award 2025 in the hospitality institution (private) category by the Telangana State Tourism Department. The award was presented by Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, recognizing the institute's contribution to hospitality education and tourism promotion

The 8th lucky draw of the Dasara Shopping Bonanza 2025 was held at CMR Family Mall, Secunderabad. Bhanu Prakash won the first prize. The event was attended by key figures from CMR Family Mall and Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today

Ramraj Cotton has launched a new showroom in Choutuppal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, with a special focus on its newly introduced anti-bacterial dhotis. The company also continues to expand its presence across southern states and globally through online sales and exports

Flooding from the Musi River brought operations at Hyderabad’s MGBS bus station to a standstill, leaving passengers stranded. TGSRTC announced the suspension of services and rerouted buses to alternative stations including JBS, Uppal, LB Nagar, and Aramghar.

TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy criticized the Hyderabad Cricket Association's (HCA) truncated Apex Council for misleading sponsors with advertisements about a T20 tournament, questioning the legality of their actions and urging intervention from Justice Naveen Rao

Telangana’s boys and girls teams qualified for the quarterfinals in the 17th Handball Federation of India Mini Boys and Girls National Championship, with the boys defeating Assam 8-3 and the girls beating Andhra Pradesh 14-7

In a rare event after nearly 60 years, all 15 floodgates of Osman Sagar were opened due to heavy inflows from persistent rains. The HMWSSB, which had already issued five flood warnings in recent months, was forced to act as inflows surged past 12,000 cusecs.

The Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League (TPGL) 2025 edition was officially launched with an orientation event for sponsors, team owners, and captains. Key milestones, including the player auction and season dates, were unveiled for the upcoming league

Keerthana Pandian of Karnataka retained her title at the National 6-Red Snooker Championship, defeating Anupama Ramachandran 4-3 in a closely contested final. In the men’s final, Dhvaj Haria triumphed over Pushpender Singh 6-3 to claim the crown

G V Madhav praised the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) for its positive impact on Indian volleyball, especially regarding player incentives. He also expressed concerns about India's performance in Asia and urged the Volleyball Federation of India to work with PVL owners

Medal won 2-0 against Gadwal in the Telangana State football championship with Vinay scoring a brace. Ranga Reddy defeated Siddipet 3-0, while Mahabubnagar, Karimnagar, Wanaparthy, and Adilabad played out goalless draws on Saturday at Maha Ubnagar Stadium