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Hyderabad para-swimmer Karthik Agneya Kolli, 16, won gold in the six-km Cannonball Swimathon in Gurugram. The neurodiverse swimmer completed the gruelling race in 1 hour and 52 minutes, leading from the early stages against adult professional swimmers

Thirty passengers escaped unhurt after a Prem Travels sleeper bus veered off the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway and crashed into roadside bushes near Borralagudem Stage in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district early Sunday. Police launched an inquiry, with driver fatigue suspected as a possible cause

TG SAFE has suspended the FSSAI licences of 11 restaurants in Madhapur, Hitec City and Gachibowli, directing them to stop operations after inspections found pest infestations, expired food, contamination, poor storage, unhygienic kitchens and other serious violations

More than 7,000 people, mostly school and college students, visited the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology’s Open Day in Hyderabad on Saturday. This year’s event focused on ‘Life Around Us’ and ‘Health’, with scientists explaining their research

Comedian Samay Raina will perform at Gachibowli Stadium on January 23 and 24, 2027, as part of his 2026-27 India tour. Tickets will be sold through the District app, with pre-sale opening on September 28 and general sale on September 30.

Kalapathar police emerged as the winning bidders at a Ganesh laddu auction organised by the Mahesh Ganesh Youth Association at Mochi Colony, purchasing the sacred offering for Rs 33,000 as part of the department’s Friendly Policing initiative.

Motorists faced severe inconvenience as roads around Hussain Sagar remained closed for the second consecutive day due to Ganesh immersion arrangements. Long queues and traffic congestion were reported near Indira Park and Lower Tank Bund as police enforced diversions.

Rapido’s standalone food delivery app Ownly has launched in Hyderabad, its second market after Bengaluru. The platform follows a zero-commission model for restaurants, while Rapido Captains will handle deliveries and customers will pay food prices and delivery fees.

Ganesh idol immersions continued at Hussain Sagar for the second day on Saturday, with hundreds of idols awaiting immersion. More than 40 cranes were deployed, while heavy crowds and vehicular movement created challenges for sanitation teams along procession routes.

Traffic restrictions will continue on major Hyderabad roads on Saturday as Ganesh idol immersion processions continue. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged motorists to avoid congested routes, while police and traffic personnel worked to facilitate the immersion of remaining idols.

Rishab Agarwal and Harsha Oruganti clinched the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively at the AITA Rs 2 lakh tennis tournament at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy in Hyderabad on Friday

The centralised Ganesh idol immersion procession began in Hyderabad on Friday as hundreds of idols were taken towards water bodies. The Khairatabad Ganesha was immersed around 2.45 p.m., while a long line of vehicles remained on roads into the night.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar reviewed Ganesh idol immersion and security arrangements from the Telangana Command and Control Centre. Nearly 10,300 of 14,850 registered idols had been immersed, while CCTV cameras, drones and cranes monitored and supported the process.

Ganesh idol immersion gained momentum at Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon as hundreds of trucks and other vehicles carrying idols moved towards the lake. Processions accompanied by drums and Teenmaar dances drew thousands of devotees across Hyderabad’s main roads.

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad’s old city was held on Friday amid elaborate security arrangements. The Balapur Ganesh crossed Charminar shortly after the procession began, while police regulated crowds and idol movement across several localities.

BRS leader T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to operate available pumps and utilise Godavari floodwater to fill depleted reservoirs. He alleged poor water management by the Congress government and asked it not to blame El Nino.

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar urged the BJP-led Centre to amend the Tenth Schedule and introduce a three-month deadline for deciding disqualification petitions. He cited an ADR report showing 111 elected representatives changed parties between 2022 and 2026.

Telangana’s decision to allow registration of eligible 22-A properties may revive transactions, but owners remain uncertain as the properties continue on the prohibited list. The unresolved status could affect bargaining power, property values and decisions to sell.

Hyderabad and surrounding districts continue to experience a dry spell despite recent heavy rainfall warnings from the IMD. TSDPS data shows rainfall deficits of 10 to 30 percent across Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Vikarabad and Yadadri Bhongir districts.

Raangtaali Season 5 will be held over 10 festive nights from October 11 to 20 at Citadel Conventions, Shamshabad. The Hyderabad Navratri celebration will feature Garba, Dandiya, live music, entertainment, food and cultural festivities for thousands of enthusiasts.