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Hyderabad is preparing for Milad-un-Nabi with blood donation camps, food distribution drives, and the Seerah Expo at Chaderghat. Religious meetings and processions have been postponed to next weekend in view of Ganesh idol immersion scheduled on Saturday

A man from Andhra Pradesh allegedly killed his three children by setting them ablaze in Nagarkurnool before consuming pesticide and dying by suicide. Police traced him using CCTV footage and recovered the children’s charred bodies along the Hyderabad–Srisailam highway

Khammam constable Pilli Raju completed the challenging Spiti Full Marathon in 6.13 hours at 15,000 ft altitude, earning the ‘Best Motivator Runner’ title. The seasoned athlete now boasts over 300 medals and recently finished the 60 km Bison Ultra as well

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud criticised the Congress government’s new excise policy allowing microbreweries in Telangana. He said the move would harm youth and weaken social stability, while accusing the government of prioritising liquor sales over welfare and ignoring healthy alternatives like Neera

All wine and toddy shops in Rachakonda Police Commissionerate (except Bhongir zone) will remain closed from 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM Sunday due to Ganesh idol immersion. The police have warned of strict action against any violations of this order

A 30-year-old Nigerian national, Ali Enuke Fortunatus Akudinanwa alias Fortune, was deported from Hyderabad for overstaying his visa. Previously involved in drug cases and working as a DJ, he was found illegally residing and was deported with FRRO assistance

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised both Centre and State for denying BC reservations in premier law universities, including NALSAR. He said despite National BC Commission’s 2020 directive, quotas were not implemented. BRS submitted a letter to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Small car prices are set to drop by up to Rs 1 lakh following the GST rate cut, offering relief to middle-class buyers and reviving demand in smaller cities. The move, welcomed by automakers, is expected to boost festive season sales

Excise officials in Malkajgiri arrested three persons, Kishore, Shiva and Akhil, for selling ganja. Kishore allegedly brought 2.2 kilograms of ganja from Maharashtra and, with his associates, was searching for customers when they were nabbed. A case was registered.

The proposed Rs 259.99 crore retaining wall along Rallavagu and the Godavari to protect low-lying colonies in Mancherial remains on paper. Despite sanctions and tenders, work has not started, leaving residents vulnerable to repeated flooding during heavy rains

The 11th edition of iPHEX 2025 is being held on Sept 4–5 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by Pharmexcil, the global pharma expo hosts 700 plus Indian exporters and 500 delegates from 120 plus countries, highlighting India’s pharmaceutical leadership

Nearly 47 per cent of ministers in India have declared criminal cases against them, including serious charges such as murder and crimes against women, according to an ADR report. The analysis also highlights billionaire ministers, with TDP’s Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani topping the wealth list

IIIT-Hyderabad played a key role in building ‘Adi Vaani’, India’s first AI-powered translator for tribal languages. Supporting Santali, Bhili, Mundari, and Gondi, it uses neural translation and speech tools to bridge communication gaps and preserve tribal heritage

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal warned that the state could lose Rs 8,000–10,000 crore annually due to GST rate rationalisation. He urged the Centre to ensure benefits reach consumers and pressed for compensation to states facing major revenue losses

DRDO’s DMRL in Hyderabad transferred advanced defence materials technologies to BHEL, JSPL, and SAIL, including Radomes and high-strength steels for missiles and naval applications. DRDO also signed an MoU with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau for technical support

Hyderabad residents can witness a rare total lunar eclipse or ‘Blood Moon’ on September 7, starting at 8:58 PM. The red moon phase will begin around 11 PM and last till 12:22 AM. The full eclipse ends at 2:25 AM

The ACB trapped Nalgonda District Fisheries Officer M Charitha Reddy while accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to approve new members in a fisheries cooperative society. She was arrested and produced before a Hyderabad court. The case is under investigation

The Congress on Thursday termed the GST overhaul “GST 1.5” and said the wait for a “true GST 2.0” continues. Party leaders Kharge, Chidambaram, and Ramesh demanded five more years of compensation for States, simplification of compliance, and relief for MSMEs

Irrigation expert V Prakash Rao said the Ghose Commission report on KLIS pointed to procedural and technical lapses but made no mention of corruption. He defended the project’s cost escalation as justified and asked Kavitha to prove her graft allegations

A 57-year-old Hyderabad woman nearly died after a betel nut slipped into her airway during sleep. She was rushed to Kamineni Hospitals with severe breathing distress. Doctors removed the object via bronchoscopy, saving her life despite multiple pre-existing health conditions

A Nalgonda POCSO Court sentenced a man to 22 years of imprisonment for raping a minor in Dhonipamul village. The convict was fined Rs 35,000, with the court ordering Rs 10 lakh compensation for the victim’s rehabilitation

Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) across Telangana staged a protest at the Health Commissioner's office in Koti, demanding regularisation of their jobs, fair pay, and job security. They accused the government of ignoring election promises and creating unrealistic work expectations

Veteran actor Murali Mohan launched the mass song ‘Kallu Kottu Kada’ from the upcoming film Mutton Soup. Directed by Ramachandra Vattikuti and starring Raman and Varsha Vishwanath, the crime drama has been generating buzz with its viral posters and songs

The final darshan of the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh drew record crowds, with 25 lakh devotees visiting the pandal. Immersion preparations begin Friday, with a Shobha Yatra at 6 am on September 6 and completion planned by noon at Hussain Sagar