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The Congress government’s choice of Mallanna Sagar over Kondapochamma Sagar for Hyderabad’s water supply has triggered debate. Critics argue that Kondapochamma’s proximity and elevation make it cheaper and more practical, while Mallanna Sagar’s higher costs raise concerns about long-term feasibility

The students say they submitted a representation to the Collector three days ago, but no action has been taken

Jaismine Lamboria advanced to the world boxing quarterfinals in Liverpool with a dominant win over Brazil’s Jucielen Romeu, while Abhinash Jamwal also progressed as Sakshi and Sanamacha exited the tournament

Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan won the U-15 girls’ doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Skopje, defeating China’s Zhao Wangqi and Liu Ziling in a thrilling five-set final

The Hyderabad Cricket Association appointed N Sunita Anand as chairperson of its women’s selection panel for 2025–26. Justice P Naveen Rao stressed transparency, assuring selections will be merit-based and fair

A 20-year-old engineering student, D Hithavarshini, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the railway tracks between Ghatkesar and Bibinagar. Police are investigating whether she fell from a train or was hit while crossing. GRP has launched a full probe

CM A Revanth Reddy felicitated world youth archery champion Chikitha Taniparthi in Hyderabad, assuring full government support to help her pursue Olympic success. Top Telangana officials also attended the event

The body of Katipalli Srikar Reddy, missing since August 27 after a tractor carrying a Ganesh idol fell into the SRSP canal near Peddapur, was recovered after 13 days at Thatipalli in Jagtial rural mandal. He is survived by his wife and two sons

A2H Chess Academy will host an open chess tournament in Kukatpally on September 13–14 with ₹50,000 prize money, open to rated, unrated and beginner players, with registration closing September 12

Farmers in Khammam and Mahabubabad protested severe urea shortages, with a woman fainting in a queue due to exhaustion. Supply mismanagement, limited stock, and unmet promises from authorities are raising fears of crop damage and poor yields

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan urged recognised political parties to cooperate in preparing electoral rolls for the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Draft rolls covering 407 polling stations have been published, with the final list due on September 30

Hyderabad secured a 23-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu President’s XI in the Buchi Babu final at Chennai, with spinners Nitin Sai Yadav and Rohith Rayudu bagging three wickets each

India’s 24-member shooting squad begins its ISSF World Cup campaign in Ningbo, with Ramita Jindal, Divyansh Singh Panwar and Rhythm Sangwan leading mixed team events against world-class opposition in rifle and pistol

At its Praja Vani session in Hyderabad, Hydraa received 36 complaints, mostly about encroachments of public spaces. Citizens raised concerns over misuse of parks, sewage entering lakes and homes, and illegal constructions on sewerage and drainage channels

KTR accused the Congress government of hypocrisy for calling the Kaleshwaram project a scam while using its water for new schemes. He alleged inflated project costs, misuse of funds, and delays intended to harm Telangana’s interests, vowing to expose the corruption

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Eleven students of KGBV at Jharasangam in Sangareddy fell ill, prompting an inspection by mandal officials. Rotten groceries and insect-infested rice were found in the kitchen, along with poor sanitation. A health camp was set up and a report will be submitted

KNRUHS will conduct the Bridge Course exam for BAMS graduates on September 29, 2025. Those who completed training will be certified as Mid-Level Health Providers (MLHPs) or Community Health Officers (CHOs) to work in rural and primary healthcare centers

South Central Railway (SCR) has launched a biometric sign-on and sign-off system for TTE staff, replacing the earlier password-based method. Introduced at six lobbies including Secunderabad and Vijayawada, the Aadhaar-based system will gradually cover all 73 lobbies across the Zone

TVS Motor Company launched the NTORQ 150 scooter in Hyderabad, priced at Rs 1,19,000 (ex-showroom). The 149.77 cc hyper sport scooter offers Race and Street modes, accelerates to 60 kmph in 6.3 seconds, and features Alexa, smartwatch integration, and live tracking

The IMD has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across Andhra Pradesh, including NCAP, SCAP, Rayalaseema, and Yanam, from September 8 to 12. Authorities urge residents to exercise caution amid persistent adverse weather conditions

TGSRTC and Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital teamed up to transport donated corneas free of cost using RTC buses. Corneas from across Telangana will be safely brought to Hyderabad, helping more people get eye transplants. MD Sajjanar also pledged his eyes

SKLTHU gave Sonali breed chicks to 150 SC/ST and 60 Koya families in Mulugu district to support rural livelihoods. Each family received 10 chicks to raise for egg and meat production. The programme aims to boost income and self-sufficiency

BRS leader and former MLA Vanama Venkateswara Rao dismissed rumours of joining the BJP, saying the false campaign was meant to defame him and his family. He reaffirmed loyalty to BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and working president KT Rama Rao