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Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Wednesday, with Hayathnagar recording 103.8 mm of rainfall. Several eastern areas were inundated, causing traffic congestion and disruption to normal life. Other parts, including Vanasthalipuram, Bandlaguda and L B Nagar, also recorded moderate rainfall

Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, Chairman of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, inspected flyovers in Hyderabad and reviewed safety measures. He also visited the HGCL office, where officials explained ORR traffic management systems. He stressed that road safety must remain a priority

The Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) will host the first Traffic Summit 2025 on September 18–19 at Jal Vihar, Hyderabad. The event will focus on safe cities, sustainable transport, road safety and public participation, with open registration for citizens

A cab driver, Usman Ali, allegedly fled with Rs 25 lakh cash from a City Union Bank team in Balanagar. He tricked the staff after pretending car trouble and escaped with the cash box. Police have launched a search

The Task Force (East) arrested a man in Hyderabad for possessing and attempting to sell blackbuck horns. The suspect, a mason from Shaheen Nagar, had earlier powdered and sold portions claiming medicinal value. A case was booked under the Wildlife Protection Act

The GRP and RPF arrested two persons at Secunderabad railway station and seized 16.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 8.4 lakh. The suspects were transporting the consignment from Vizianagaram to Delhi. A key supplier remains absconding

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been chosen for the Green Leadership Award 2025, to be presented in New York on September 24. The award recognises his efforts in urban greening and ecological initiatives that transformed Telangana and Hyderabad’s green cover

A man addicted to alcohol hacked his aunt to death with an axe at Ippalagudem in Venkatapuram mandal, Mulugu district, after she refused to give him money for liquor. He later surrendered at the police station with the weapon

BRS leaders welcomed the Telangana High Court verdict, calling it a warning to the Congress government against misuse of police powers. They alleged nearly 5,000 cases were filed against social media activists and vowed to continue resisting attempts to suppress dissent

BRSV president Gellu Srinivas Yadav and student leaders staged protests across Telangana demanding re-conduct of the Group-1 Main exam, job calendar and fresh notifications. Police arrested several protesters, drawing criticism from BRS leaders who demanded resignations, judicial probe and cancellation of controversial orders.

Raj Bhavan clarified that Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has not cleared the bills providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. Both bills, passed by the Assembly and Council, remain pending with the Governor’s office

The BJP in erstwhile Medak district faces a leadership crisis ahead of Telangana’s local body elections. Several leaders quit or turned inactive after recent polls, leaving the cadre demoralised. Observers say the contest will be between Congress and BRS

Online gaming platform Zupee is laying off 170 employees — 30% of its staff — after the government banned real-money online games in August. The company is offering financial and medical support to those impacted while adjusting to the new law

For the first time, women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force have started a mission to sail around the world. Flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, this historic voyage will cover 26,000 nautical miles across challenging seas

A man identified as Krishna died of electrocution while working at an under-construction site in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad on Monday. He collapsed after coming in contact with a live wire and was declared dead at hospital. Police have registered a case.

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has acquired the anti-vertigo brand Stugeron from Johnson & Johnson in 18 EMEA and APAC markets, including India and Vietnam. The move strengthens its CNS portfolio and supports its goal to reach 1.5 billion patients by 2030

A bus driver in Bengaluru was beaten and arrested after allegedly harassing a 15-year-old girl during a bus journey from Hyderabad. Her mother and brother confronted him. He admitted guilt. Police have taken him into custody for further investigation.

Three inmates were killed in a prison clash in Nepal amid ongoing anti-government protests that triggered mass jailbreaks. Over 15,000 prisoners have escaped from more than 25 prisons, with security forces struggling to restore order following Prime Minister Oli’s resignation

A mild earthquake of 2.3 magnitude hit Kalaburagi district in Karnataka on Thursday morning. The tremor was felt around Jawalga village but caused no damage. Officials inspected the site, and the public was advised not to panic

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Punjab Police arrested six people in an arms smuggling case linked to foreign handlers. The group was led by Mehakpreet Singh, caught in Goa. Six weapons and Rs 5.75 lakh hawala money were seized. More arrests and recoveries are expected

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University event, triggering panic and nationwide shock. Known for his controversial views, Kirk’s death highlights rising political violence in the U.S. The shooter remains at large

Gopika, a 17-year-old student in Palakkad, was found dead with severe burns near her home. A diary found nearby suggests suicide. The police are investigating. The incident raises fresh concerns about student mental health and academic pressure in Kerala

CBI arrested Jagdish Tambe, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, Delhi (West), while accepting a Rs 1.5 lakh bribe to settle a case. He had allegedly demanded Rs 3 lakh. CBI laid a trap and caught him red-handed. The investigation continues