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Hyderabad is expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall overnight, with gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph, according to IMD-Hyderabad. An independent weather tracker has predicted an increase in rain intensity, especially in northern parts of the city.

Former Sirpur-Kagaznagar MLA Koneru Konappa has rejoined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), marking a political reversal after his brief stint with the Congress. Joined by his brother Koneru Krishna Rao, the duo was welcomed by senior BRS leaders at K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence.

B Sacheit’s brilliant unbeaten 102 helped Team A reach 240/8 on Day 1 of the HCA Under-23 Probables match. Meanwhile, Md Faiz Ahmed’s 182 and Mani’s 101 guided Southern Stars to a dominant win in the C-Division One-Day League

India’s men's futsal team made history with their first-ever international victory, beating Mongolia 3-0. Skipper Nikhil Mali and Aman Shah were key players in this historic win, a significant milestone for Indian futsal’s development under coach Reza Kordi

In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match, UP Yoddhas triumphed over Bengaluru Bulls in a tie-breaker after the lead constantly changed hands. Despite a strong performance from the Bulls, the Yoddhas sealed victory in the final moments

Surya Sekhar Ganguly and Sasikiran Krishnan continued their impressive runs in the National Chess Championship with strong victories in the fourth round. Both players displayed exceptional skills, while other matches saw notable wins and draws from top players

The Telangana High Court has granted interim protection to IAS officer Smita Sabharwal, restraining the state from taking any action based on the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission’s report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Sabharwal challenged the report and its legality, citing lack of due process and defamatory content.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu reveals how an impromptu run with three dogs during a walk in Germany helped her rediscover clarity, resilience, and belief in her game ahead of the Paris Olympics. Running has since become her go-to routine

Hyderabad is on track to become India’s first city to treat all its sewage, with the inauguration of the Amberpet STP marking the beginning of a 31-plant rollout. BRS leader KT Rama Rao credited the previous government for initiating and completing most of the Rs. 3,866 crore project.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the revival of the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme from the next academic year, aiming to tackle classroom hunger. Speaking at an educational event in Chennai, he also declared a Rs. 2,000 monthly scholarship for ITI students and revealed a partnership with Tata Technologies to upgrade 65 institutes.

Hyderabad’s Prasads Multiplex issued a humorous advisory to fans of Pawan Kalyan after witnessing wild celebrations during screenings of They Call Him OG. From cheers to torn T-shirts, the frenzy prompted the theatre to jokingly suggest carrying a spare shirt.

Effective implementation of the tax reform will ensure equity and address the States’ revenue loss

Following intense rainfall in upstream catchment areas, the Godavari River is witnessing a surge in water levels across Telangana. Major projects like Sriram Sagar, Sripada Yellampalli, and Medigadda barrage are receiving heavy inflows, with flood levels breaching 7 lakh cusecs at Sammakka Sagar and Bhadrachalam.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy has announced a series of infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 784 crore to address civic challenges in the constituency. Key works include the Vajpayee Nagar RuB, RK Puram Flyover, and development of AOC roads.

Bangladesh’s Jamal Hossain extended his lead to four shots with a six-under 64 in the third round of the Telangana Golconda Masters. He is followed by Akshay Sharma in second and Khalin Joshi in third, with Vishesh Sharma leading local golfers

The Congress-led Telangana government is facing scrutiny over its alleged use of advanced cybersecurity tools for political surveillance. Devices like Talkwalker, Cellebrite Inseyets and Innsight, originally meant for cybercrime detection, are reportedly being used to monitor opposition leaders, social media activity and private communications.

Decisive global action against Israel alone can alter the course of the one-sided war in Gaza

The Forum for A Better Hyderabad, with CDS and civil society groups, held its annual Memorial and Solidarity Meet under the historic Tamarind Tree at Osmania General Hospital. The tree, which saved 150 lives in 1908 floods, was honoured for its enduring legacy

The Seattle coffee giant will notify employees whose positions are being eliminated on September 26

Telangana government has agreed in principle to take over Hyderabad Metro Phase-I by assuming Rs 13,000 crore project debt and paying Rs 2,000 crore to L&T for equity. L&T exits the project, refusing to participate in Phase 2 expansion as equity partner

The GHMC has sanctioned Rs. 2.95 crore to restore a small bridge in Yakutpura, popularly known as ‘London Bridge’. Though unrelated to its namesake in the UK, the bridge earned its name from local residents during post-rain repairs. Narrow and used only by two-wheelers, the bridge is set to be widened to accommodate larger vehicles.

Dr BR Ambedkar Open University will confer degrees to 203 prisoners during its XXVI convocation, with two inmates winning gold medals. The university also plans to award 53 PhDs, two MPhils, and honorary doctorates to Goreti Venkanna and Prem Rawat

Despite early and above-normal 2025 monsoon rainfall, Telangana’s Kharif sowing lags 2020 levels by 3.55 lakh acres due to dry spells, urea shortage, rising input costs, and delayed irrigation. Paddy area rose slightly, while pulses and cotton showed moderate growth

A special court for child-related offences sentenced E Durga Shankar to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 in the 2024 Mangalhat minor rape case. The court also ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation for the victim