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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.

Friday prayers at Hyderabad’s historic Mecca Masjid concluded peacefully amid tight police security as Ganesh idol immersion processions continued in the city. A procession carrying large idols passed the mosque quietly, while worshippers dispersed gradually after the prayers.

A portion of the outer plaster on the Laad Bazaar-facing side of Charminar peeled off following heavy rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday night. Officials said the damage was limited to the surface layer and did not affect the monument’s structural stability.

Hundreds of devotees participated in the 29th Grand Ganga Jal Kawad Yatra organised by Bhagyanagar Kawad Seva Sangh in Hyderabad. The yatra began from Mahadev Mandir at Charminar and concluded at Shri Uma Maheshwari Swami Devasthanam, where devotees performed jalabhishek

A woman waiting for an autorickshaw near Hyderabad’s Charminar has alleged that a man approached her and made an unwelcome remark. She later shared a video and her account on Instagram, receiving appreciation online for confronting the man during the encounter.

The Charminar Task Force and police arrested three persons at Saifabad for allegedly possessing and selling Mephentermine Sulphate injections. Police seized 100 vials and said the accused procured them from a supplier in Meerut before selling them illegally in Hyderabad.

GHMC has extended Project Udvasana, a divine waste collection initiative, to all six zones of the city. Citizens can deposit old deity photographs, idols and other worshipped items at designated locations on June 27 in an environmentally responsible manner.

Hyderabad She Teams secured the conviction of five men for allegedly harassing women near Charminar. A Nampally court sentenced each to three days’ simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1,000 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and City Police Act.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao made a brief stop at Nimrah Cafe near Charminar, where he enjoyed Irani chai and Osmania biscuits. His visit drew crowds in Hyderabad’s Old City, with locals gathering for selfies and photographs.

Hyderabad’s women safety narrative faces scrutiny after CP Sumathi’s undercover midnight operation in Dilsukhnagar exposed widespread harassment, raising larger questions about policing, misogyny and women’s safety in public spaces after dark.

A Hyderabad court sentenced a 40-year-old man to seven days in jail for harassing a Bengali actress near Charminar. The accused was quickly arrested after the victim filed a complaint, and the court delivered a prompt judgment.

The GHMC removed 896 encroachments on Saturday, including 440 permanent and 456 temporary structures, as part of its ongoing campaign against illegal occupation of footpaths and road margins. The operation was carried out across six zones in coordination with traffic and law-and-order police.

The TGRTC strike disrupted transport services in Hyderabad’s Old City, with buses running on limited routes. Commuters faced long waits, overcrowded vehicles, and higher fares, while auto drivers cited LPG shortages and long fuel queues for the increase.

A fire broke out in a cellar of a multi-storey building in Rikabgunj near Charminar, Hyderabad, causing brief panic on Sunday evening. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Waste cardboard is suspected, and the cause is under investigation.

Despite ambitious plans to develop Charminar like the Taj Mahal area, basic facilities such as seating are still missing. Visitors struggle daily, while locals and stakeholders question delays in the long-pending redevelopment project despite significant public spending.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced road closures and diversions around Charminar and Mecca Masjid for Jummat-ul-Vida prayers on March 20. Restrictions will be in place from morning to afternoon, with designated parking and alternate routes arranged

Markets across Hyderabad are witnessing heavy crowds as Eid al-Fitr approaches. Apart from Charminar and Madina Building, shopping hubs like Tolichowki, Abids, Bangladesh Market and Hafiz Babanagar are attracting shoppers with festive clothing, jewellery and accessories at competitive prices.

A fire at a house in Kanche Naseem Sharan Market, Charminar, injured two people, possibly caused by a short circuit

Members of the Shia community in Hyderabad observed the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali on the 20th day of Ramzan with a procession from Charminar to Darulshifa. Majlis gatherings, religious programmes, and all-night prayer sessions were organised across several localities.

Protests continued in Hyderabad on Friday condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Telangana Joint Action Committee organised a demonstration at Charminar after Friday prayers.