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Tension prevailed at MGM Hospital in Warangal after portions of the ceiling collapsed in the RICU and physiotherapy departments. No one was injured, while police restricted media entry and stopped former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar from entering the hospital.

Telangana is set for a series of local and bypoll contests, MPTC-ZPTC polls, a possible Khairatabad Assembly bypoll, elections to the three restructured Hyderabad municipal corporations and two Graduate MLC seats, that will serve as key tests of ground strength for Congress, BRS and BJP ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna and Boath MLA Anil Jadhav visited RIMS Adilabad following the deaths of three newborns after an air-conditioning unit-related incident in the SNCU. Ramanna alleged government negligence in maintaining the hospital, demanded a comprehensive inquiry, compensation for victims' families, and better healthcare facilities.

A liquor party among three friends turned violent after an argument at Jalal Bhag Open Ground near Sithara Theatre in Sangareddy on Monday night. One person was stabbed to death and another sustained knife injuries, while police launched a probe.

Another roof collapse incident was reported at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Warangal on Tuesday, a day after senior health officials inspected the premises. No one was injured, while patients, relatives and BRS activists raised concerns over the hospital’s safety.

The Delhi & District Cricket Association has asked respective authorities to examine reports of alleged irregularities involving certain Delhi Premier League players and a franchise, while stressing that the allegations remain unverified and reaffirming its commitment to cricket's integrity.

The Sports Authority of India has strengthened logistical and athlete-support measures for the Indian contingent at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, including airport assistance, transport for shooters, medical team mobility and additional accommodation for coaches and support staff.

Hyderabad will get a taste of Malaysian cuisine as Chef Fitri brings Flavours of Malaysia to Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel on September 26 and 27, featuring traditional dishes including Nasi Lemak, Rendang, Laksa, Satay and Malaysian desserts.

Students from government and private schools staged a road blockade on the Lodpalli-Penchikalpet stretch in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, demanding repairs to the rain-damaged road and removal of overgrown trees and bushes. The protesters urged MLA Dr P. Harish Babu and officials to take immediate action, claiming the poor condition of the road was causing injuries and safety risks.

South Central Railway will run special MMTS services between 11 pm and 5 am on September 25-26 and 26-27 to manage increased passenger demand during Ganesh idol immersion festivities in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

NPCI clarified that GST on UPI Merchant Discount Rate will not burden most small merchants, as transactions up to Rs 2,000 remain MDR-free. It said over 96 per cent of UPI merchant transactions fall below this threshold, while P2P payments remain free

Actress Shilpa Shirodkar reunited with sister and former actress Namrata Shirodkar after nine months, sharing a selfie and describing her as a special person. Shilpa said the sisters should not let so much time pass before meeting again, highlighting their close bond

A BRS delegation met Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy, seeking clarification over the electoral roll preparation schedule for two Graduates’ constituencies. The party flagged discrepancies between the graduate voter enrolment timeline and the Special Intensive Revision schedule, urging the Election Commission to modify procedures to avoid difficulties for eligible voters.

India's men's kabaddi team maintained their unbeaten run at the 2026 Asian Games with a dominant 63–31 win over South Korea in Group A. India controlled the contest from the outset, built a 20-point half-time lead, and remained on course for a place at the top of the group.

Comedian Pulkit Mani announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows in Noida, Lucknow and Kanpur, citing unforeseen circumstances and repeated threats from activists. The cancellations follow controversy over his mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event alongside Rahul Gandhi

Microsoft has launched its fourth cloud region in India, India South Central, in Hyderabad as part of its $20.5-billion investment commitment. The new region will support advanced AI workloads, strengthen Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, and feature sustainable zero-water cooling technology.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar urged stakeholders to protect Tata Trusts’ institutional role and charitable ownership, calling for disputes over Tata Sons leadership and governance to be resolved through dialogue, due process and adherence to the company’s Articles of Association

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed shock over the deaths of three infants in a fire at the SNCU of the RIMS in Adilabad, demanded Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for the affected families, sought quality treatment for injured children, and blamed the State government for alleged negligence in maintaining public healthcare facilities.

The CRPF will commemorate the 40th anniversary of its first all-women battalion on September 25 in New Delhi. The force, which now has six women-only battalions and over 10,000 women personnel, will felicitate serving and veteran women personnel

A 23-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh, Sharon Nikhita Topno, was found dead with severe injuries after being taken from a hotel in Madhapur to a private hospital. Her boyfriend, Srinivasa Ravi Teja, allegedly fled after she was declared dead.

BRSLP deputy leader and former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy alleged that student enrolment in Telangana government schools has declined by over 3.57 lakh under the Congress government, blaming the fall on the government's failure to strengthen public education and claiming that parents have lost confidence in the system.

The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response to Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna’s plea challenging penal provisions mandating singing six stanzas of Vande Mataram. The bench said its national song status is undisputed but may examine penal consequences under fundamental rights

The death toll in the fire incident at the Special Newborn Care Unit of RIMS-Adilabad has risen to three after another infant died while undergoing treatment in Nizamabad. Several newborns were affected after inhaling toxic fumes allegedly caused by air-conditioner explosions following an electrical short circuit.

The Housing Corporation has received a poor response to tenders for constructing RDO, Tahsildar and Sub-Registrar office buildings across Telangana, with bids filed for only about 20 of nearly 60 packages. Officials attribute this to contractors' concerns over bill payments and are considering splitting projects into smaller contracts to attract more bidders.