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A 65-year-old woman was allegedly tied to a tree and assaulted along with her husband and son at Nomula village in Ranga Reddy district. Police said the attackers suspected her of practising black magic. The woman suffered serious injuries.
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A 19-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her elder sister’s residence in Shamshabad on Sunday night. Police said she was reportedly in a relationship with a man who died in an accident about 15 days earlier. A probe is underway.
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Future City Commissionerate police apprehended nine persons and seized 13 kg of blackbuck meat, a .315 rifle, ammunition, vehicles and other material. Police said the suspects allegedly hunted a blackbuck near Marikal and transported the meat towards Hyderabad.
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The CMC has accelerated H-CITI flyover and underpass works at IIIT Junction and Khajaguda after completing earth excavation at Gachibowli Junction. Officials said 40 per cent of civil works was complete, with pillar and beam construction progressing towards 2027 deadlines.
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Victims of the 1908 Musi floods were remembered at a memorial programme at OGH in Hyderabad. Speakers stressed protecting the river’s natural channels and catchments, while a book on eyewitness accounts was unveiled and a traditional Musi Flood Lavani performance presented.
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A suspected six-member interstate burglary gang allegedly broke into a flat at Flotilla Apartments in Neknampur after cutting through rear fencing. The suspects reportedly threatened a resident who confronted them. Narsingi police are examining CCTV footage and intensifying night patrols.
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KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for 42 AIQ BHMS seats in three private homoeopathy colleges in Telangana. Eligible candidates can exercise web options until September 30 and must pay the university fee after seat allotment.
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TGPSC has released the examination schedule for various recruitment notifications, with all tests to be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode. Examinations will begin on October 24, 2026, with tests for Assistant Scientists, AEE, AEE (Civil) and education posts following.
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Weak monsoons have pushed down water levels in several Hyderabad reservoirs, raising concerns over supplies in the coming months. The Water Board says current stocks can sustain supplies until summer 2027 but is monitoring groundwater depletion and preparing contingency plans.
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UK resident Ajay Gandhi, who has lived with thalassemia major for decades, shared his life journey with young patients and parents at the TSCS in Hyderabad. He spoke about treatment, family support and perseverance while encouraging patients to pursue their dreams.
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Control Resonant expands Remedy’s paranormal universe with Dylan Faden, delivering fast combat, striking visuals and deeper lore. While its world-building and responsive gameplay impress, uneven enemy balancing and an overload of readable lore during combat occasionally disrupt the experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More than 1.03 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed at designated points across Cyberabad as of September 23, with the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation deploying field teams, machinery and control room monitoring. Flower waste is also being separately collected and processed for reuse.
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Hyderabad recorded 5,937 residential property registrations in August 2026, down nine per cent year-on-year, according to Knight Frank India. Transaction value stood at Rs 4,576 crore, while registrations during January-August rose two per cent to 50,095 units.
