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A sudden spell of heavy rain disrupted life across Hyderabad on Sunday evening, flooding roads and halting traffic in several areas. Shaikpet recorded the highest rainfall at 8 cm, followed by East Anandbagh, Bandlaguda, and Lalapet. Waterlogging was reported in multiple localities in the city.

Golconda police arrested five individuals for allegedly blackmailing a yoga practitioner who runs a wellness centre in Chevella. Two women joined the centre under the guise of health issues and later recorded personal videos with the victim, using them to extort Rs 50 lakh and demand Rs 2 crore. A case was registered following the complaint.

Former Minister Satyavathi Rathod has demanded immediate support from the Congress-led government for the families of two farmers who died in a road accident while travelling to collect urea in Mahabubabad district. The incident sparked protests at the local hospital, with Rathod joining grieving families.

AIC-CCMB, in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology, is organising a specialised workshop on ICE Cloud, a container-based computing platform tailored for life sciences research. The event is being held at CCMB Annex, Hyderabad on September 24.

The Telangana Football Association will launch Under-13 and Under-15 youth leagues this year. The decision came during TFA’s AGM, where Ganapathi was appointed Treasurer and district teams were promised support

Former Sports Minister V Hanumanth Rao donated cricket kits to Amberpet CC after their HCA League triumph. He encouraged players to aim high and recalled supporting early careers like that of Mohd Siraj

Rajat Patidar will lead India A in the first one-day match against Australia A, while Tilak Varma takes over as captain for the next two matches in the series starting September 30

Former Andhra Ranji player Satyadev passed away at 84 in Kakinada. A veteran of 16 matches, he remained closely involved with Andhra cricket and Hyderabad’s cricketing circles after retirement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of supporting infiltrators and terrorists allegedly groomed by Pakistan. He made these remarks during a public meeting in Mangaldoi, Assam on Sunday. Referring to 'Operation Sindoor', he claimed the opposition party failed to back the Indian Army.

The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education has set September 21 as a deadline for clearing Rs.1,800 crore dues for which tokens were issued, failing colleges planned a huge protest with lakhs of students on September 23 and 24.

Jaismine and Minakshi clinched historic golds at the World Boxing Championships, leading India to a record four-medal finish overseas. Nupur took silver and Pooja secured bronze in a breakthrough performance

Lakshya Sen and the duo of Satwik-Chirag ended runners-up at the Hong Kong Open, losing in their respective finals to Chinese opponents despite promising starts and strong performances earlier in the tournament

A primary school teacher in Admapur village, Medak, has gained international acclaim for his creative teaching methods shared via his YouTube channel ‘Raviraj Master’. Despite accolades and foreign support, his school continues to grapple with inadequate infrastructure and staffing needs.

Over 250 orthopaedic surgeons, mostly young professionals, attended the 9th Arthroplasty-Arthroscopy Summit 2025 in Hyderabad. Organised by Apollo Hospitals, the event showcased 50+ surgical procedures, with focus on robotics in joint replacements and new cartilage repair techniques

Hyderabad’s Tolichowki police caught two men — a doctor and a realtor — allegedly selling illegal deer meat. About 10 kg of meat and three pairs of antlers were seized. The accused were handed over to the Forest Department for further action

Thousands participated in the Markazi Milad Juloos in Hyderabad’s Old City on Sunday, celebrating Prophet Mohammed’s birth. Processions, food camps, and community spirit marked the day. Indian and Palestinian flags were seen as police ensured tight security across the city

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the 33 per cent women’s reservation law will create a new generation of leaders shaping India’s future. Speaking in Tirupati, he urged 100 per cent literacy for girls, adding that empowered women are key to India’s development and governance

BJP’s Amit Malviya welcomed a reported US investigation into George Soros, suggesting Indian Opposition leaders may also come under scrutiny for alleged foreign links. He accused Rahul Gandhi of following Soros’ playbook to spread chaos and undermine India’s institutions

OBC, Adivasi, and Banjara groups in Maharashtra’s Jalna district are protesting the Maratha quota GR, opposing the move to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas. They argue this will erode existing SC, ST, and OBC reservation rights and benefits

A parliamentary committee has urged the government to create legal and tech solutions to tackle AI-generated fake news, including licensing AI content creators, mandatory labelling, and fact-checking mechanisms in media. It warned that fake news threatens public order and democracy

The Ameerpet and Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendras in Hyderabad have been relocated to MGBS Metro Station and Siri Building, Raidurg, respectively. Both centres will start operations on September 16 with upgraded infrastructure and improved amenities for applicants

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called GST reforms a win for all citizens, with major tax cuts and simplified slabs. She said the number of GST payers grew from 66 lakh to 1.5 crore, boosting revenue and tax compliance

Astronomers worldwide are tracking 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object, currently traversing our solar system. Larger and faster than its predecessors Oumuamua and 2I Borisov, the comet offers a rare opportunity to study materials from beyond our star system.

The Indian Navy received INS Androth, the second of eight indigenously built ASW Shallow Water Crafts, from GRSE Kolkata. Equipped with modern ASW weapons and sonar, it boosts coastal defence and aligns with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in defence manufacturing