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Heavy rain inundated several parts of Secunderabad on Sunday night, flooding roads and low-lying areas. HYDRAA and DRF teams cleared drains, removed garbage and pumped out water, while Hussain Sagar gates were opened to prevent flooding in upper areas
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Olympian Pranati Nayak has been selected as India’s sole gymnast for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She will compete in the women’s vault and all-around events after winning silver at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Tashkent
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Speculation over the possible replacement of Telangana Congress in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan has intensified following former in-charge Manikrao Thakare’s visit to Gandhi Bhavan. Several names, including Mukul Wasnik, Digvijaya Singh and Ashok Gehlot, are reportedly being considered for the post
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A 34-year-old Karimnagar man heading to Hyderabad airport to return to Saudi Arabia was killed after a speeding private travel bus lost control and crashed into a hotel at Shamshabad on Monday. Several others were injured and shifted to hospitals
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Delhi Toofans have appointed internationally experienced coach Fabio Menta as their head coach ahead of the fifth Prime Volleyball League season. Menta brings over two decades of experience across clubs, national teams and development programmes in Europe, Asia and Oceania
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The Prohibition and Excise Department seized 1.769 kg of alprazolam worth Rs. 24.18 lakh and arrested four persons in two separate cases in Gandipet. Officials said the suspects were allegedly involved in supplying the drug to persons from Medak and Mahabubnagar
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Lakshya FA defeated Hyderabad FA 6-1 in the final of the Hyderabad Golden Cup 2026 women’s football tournament at Jubilee Hills. Renuka, Aruna and Poojitha scored two goals each, while Poojitha also won the Best Scorer award
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati mandal on Monday and sought the deity's blessings. He was accompanied by his wife and son Jay Shah and also visited the Maharashtra Chief Minister's residence and another Ganeshotsav mandal
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Retail inflation rose to 4.82 per cent in August, driven by higher food prices, particularly onions and garlic. Food inflation climbed to 5.95 per cent, while wholesale inflation also increased to 9.92 per cent during the month
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NHAI plans to upgrade its 1033 National Highway helpline with AI, real-time location tracking and smart emergency-response systems. The revamped platform will help identify callers' locations, support multiple Indian languages and enable faster deployment of emergency assistance
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said he will travel alone to Mumbai on September 15 to protest at Azad Maidan after police denied permission for his hunger strike. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged him to reconsider the move
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All-India average retail sugar prices remained below Rs. 60 per kg for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, despite festive demand. Government measures, including allowing imports and tightening stockholding norms, have helped contain prices, while regional variations persisted
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Kangana Ranaut responded to Rakhi Sawant’s remarks about her and Smriti Irani, accusing critics of making personal attacks out of jealousy and failure. Kangana also hit back at Rakhi over her comments and referenced her inability to secure “even a sweeper’s job”.
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Actress Ananya Panday welcomed Ganpati Bappa home with her family as she celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai. The actress shared pictures with her parents, Chunky Panday and Bhavna Pandey, and expressed her joy at returning home in time for the festival.
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Telangana Congress president Mahesh Kumar Goud criticised BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao over the alleged neglect of Dalit welfare and development. He questioned the implementation of Dalit Bandhu, sought a white paper on BRS promises and hit back at the BRS mock Assembly.
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A 40-year-old man was allegedly murdered by a group of assailants following a dispute over a Ganesh idol pandal in Tukaramgate. Police said the victim had allegedly helped a woman marry her lover four years ago, angering her family.
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Actress Sharvari celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with her family at their ancestral home in Morgaon, Maharashtra. The ‘Munjya’ star shared pictures featuring her mother Namrata Wagh and sister Kasturi, along with glimpses of the festive celebrations and a clay Ganpati idol.
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A six-month-pregnant woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband following a dispute at Suryanagar in Alwal. Police said the man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, initially claimed she had slipped in the bathroom before reportedly confessing.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu offered Vinayaka Chavithi prayers with his family at his residence, while Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy greeted people and prayed for prosperity.
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Elena Rybakina became the first Kazakh player to reach No. 1 in the WTA singles rankings after winning her maiden US Open title. She replaced Aryna Sabalenka at the top after beating the Belarusian 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
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A 34-year-old man died allegedly after a clash between Ganesh idol buyers and sellers in Pocharam IT Corridor police limits. His relatives and friends later protested on the Warangal-Hyderabad National Highway, demanding stringent action against five alleged attackers.
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Kareena Kapoor shared glimpses of her family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, including husband Saif Ali Khan making an eco-friendly clay Ganpati idol with son Jeh. Kareena said the idol was made by Jeh, as the family marked the festival at home.
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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan received a traditional Maori Powhiri welcome at the Royal New Zealand Navy’s spiritual and cultural home in Auckland. His visit aims to strengthen naval cooperation, operational interaction, information sharing and maritime ties between India and New Zealand.
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Heavy rain since Monday night submerged the underpass near Bible House in Secunderabad, bringing traffic to a halt. Waterlogging disrupted movement towards Tank Bund and other parts of Hyderabad, while HYDRAA DRF teams worked to clear stagnant water.
