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Heavy rains have pushed Telangana into crisis mode, with the Godavari and Krishna rivers swelling above warning levels. Major reservoirs are releasing huge outflows, districts face connectivity disruptions, and excess rainfall across the State is heightening the flood threat.

Amid heavy rains in Peddapalli, Transco staff restored power supply to Basanthnagar after an 11 KV feeder line fell into a water body. Using a country boat, linemen carried out emergency repairs despite dangerous conditions, earning appreciation from officials.

Thirty-four retired and serving faculty from the University of Hyderabad have been ranked among the world’s top 2 per cent of highly cited scientists in Stanford/Elsevier’s August 2025 update, spotlighting both veteran researchers and rising scholars for their global academic contributions

On the occasion of Durga Ashtami, Carnatic bhajan prodigy Sooryagayathri captivated a packed audience at MMCCC Hyderabad with devotional renditions. Backed by a traditional ensemble, her soulful recital of bhajans dedicated to Ganesha, Vishnu, Durga, and Krishna enthralled devotee

The South Central Railway has introduced temporary stoppages of select trains at Hitec City, Lingampalli, and Charlapalli stations from September 26 to October 5. The move aims to ease festive rush at Secunderabad Junction and benefit IT corridor commuters

Defying visual impairment and social hurdles, Burla Avanthi from Asifabad secured admission to Osmania Medical College by cracking NEET. Diagnosed with cone dystrophy, she ranked 2,671 under the PwD quota, inspiring many with her determination and academic excellence.

India reached the SAFF U-17 Championship 2025 final with a dominant 3-0 win over Nepal in Colombo. Goals from Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba, Azlaan Shah, and Diamond Singh sealed the win. India will face Bangladesh in the title clash.

Puneri Paltan captain Aslam Inamdar said his elder brother inspired him to play kabaddi and credited PKL for giving players recognition and stability. He praised Gaurav Khatri, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Gurdeep, highlighting team bonding and strong preparation for the new season.

The Boxing Federation of India will host the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai from October 1 to 7. Featuring elite men and women across 10 categories, the tournament offers medallists a direct route to the National Camp.

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao announced Maganti Sunitha, wife of the late MLA Maganti Gopinath, as the party’s candidate for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. Party leaders said her candidature honours Gopinath’s legacy and seeks to strengthen the party base.

As more nations recognise Palestine, the reality on the ground—fragmented by expanding Israeli settlements and political instability—raises doubts about viable statehood. Without diplomatic action to halt settlement growth, recognition risks becoming symbolic rather than supporting lasting peace or sovereignty

A tribal man, Pawar Bikku Naik, died while being carried across a flooding stream in Anarpalli village, Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Locals blame lack of a bridge for the tragedy and urge authorities to build one to prevent future fatalities.

During Dasara, poachers capture the Indian Roller (Palapitta), Telangana’s state bird, to display at temples, causing high mortality. Experts warn that captivity is fatal, with nearly half dying. Citizens are urged to report cases to AWCS or Forest Department authorities.

Heavy downpours in Hyderabad on Friday caused traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and public transport delays. IT corridors, GHMC suburbs, and major roads were severely affected. Daily life, including Navaratri and Bathukamma festivities, saw lower turnout and disruptions.

Amid continued curfew in Leh after violent clashes during a shutdown demanding Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule status, a Home Ministry team reviewed security. Talks with LAB and KDA are scheduled, as essential supplies run low and schools remain closed

The Falaknuma Express, running from Howrah to Secunderabad, was halted at Ghatkesar railway station on Friday morning following a terror alert. Joint RPF, GRP, and local police searches found no threat, and authorities suspect the alert may have been a hoax.

Telangana experienced heavy rainfall across all districts in the last 24 hours. Nalgonda, Jangaon, Mulugu, Vikarabad, and other districts recorded up to 125 mm rain. IMD-Hyderabad and private trackers have issued warnings for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Friday and Saturday.

Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday, dragged by pharma stocks and persistent FII outflows. US H-1B visa fee hike, 100% pharma tariff, and weak global markets added pressure. Brent crude rose marginally, while Asian and US equities also declined.

President Donald Trump escalated his campaign of political retribution, overseeing the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and directing efforts to label liberal groups as domestic terrorists, sparking bipartisan concern over abuse of power and weaponization of federal agencies

The IMD-Hyderabad has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations across Telangana from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely, while an orange alert is in place for very heavy rainfall over the weekend.

The "Suite Ride" experiment during the Axiom-4 mission has shown that diabetes monitoring tools like CGMs and insulin pens work effectively in space, potentially allowing astronauts with diabetes to undertake missions safely and advancing remote healthcare solutions on Earth

The rupee rose 6 paise to 88.70 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a weaker greenback and hopes of an India-US trade deal. FII outflows, rising crude prices, and cautious equity markets limited gains for the local currency.

Light to moderate rains disrupted life in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Koutala and Vemamanapalli mandals recorded the highest rainfall. The Godavari river crossed the first warning mark in Basar, prompting authorities to alert residents and farmers.

To ensure immediate medical care for tribal students, Bhadrachalam ITDA distributed ₹13 lakh worth of medical kits to 115 remote ashram schools and hostels across Khammam and Kothagudem districts, aiming to improve healthcare access in isolated areas