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GHMC has partnered with UN-accredited NGO 1M1B to train young job seekers in digital and professional skills. Twenty participants were trained in the first batch, with six earning certifications. GHMC officials awarded certificates and promised further job support

The Telangana government has turned to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, once criticised by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to supply drinking water to Hyderabad. The Rs 2,085 crore plan will draw Godavari water through Mallannasagar to meet the city’s growing demand

A woman arriving from Dubai was caught at Hyderabad's RGI Airport with 12 kg of hydroponic cannabis. DRI officials found 6 kg in her baggage, and another 6 kg in a misplaced bag. She was arrested under the NDPS Act

A man named Banda Shankar stabbed his wife Manjula to death at her sister's house in Kushaiguda, Hyderabad. He suspected she was having an affair. After promising to reconcile earlier that day, he killed her at night and ran away

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

TTF Hyderabad 2025, a two-day B2B travel trade fair, opened at HICC with 150 exhibitors from 10 States and five countries, and 4,000 travel professionals. Tourism boards and private players showcased offerings to boost business ahead of the festive season

Financial District is transforming into a “City within a City,” combining work, housing, and lifestyle. Strong rental growth, marquee corporate investments, and 90,000–100,000 upcoming jobs underscore the district’s resilience and end-user-driven real estate demand

GHMC Additional Commissioner stressed the importance of training engineers in heritage restoration while inaugurating a two-day conservation programme by QQSUDA and AKTC. Site visits, expert talks, and live demonstrations were conducted at the Telangana Assembly and Qutb Shahi Tombs

Indian Bank is hosting the Assets Fair 2025 in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, on September 20–21, featuring over 120 residential and commercial properties from multiple zones. The fair aims to provide buyers and investors transparent opportunities to purchase at attractive prices

Telangana government has declared the Secretariat a no-fly zone for drones after images of the building during Ganesh immersion went viral. Signages will be installed, and violators face stern action, drawing sharp social media reactions

A native of Lal Bazaar, Ashok along with his five-year-old daughter ended their life by jumping into Komatikunta Lake in Petbasheerabad

A Telugu man who went missing from Hyderabad in 2006 was found alive in Bangladesh after 19 years. Ham radio operators and a social worker helped trace Chirra Prasada Rao, who had disappeared due to mental health issues, and reconnect him with his family in Andhra Pradesh.

Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights

The BRS working president countered Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” remarks, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy over MLAs defecting to its side. He challenged Gandhi to make the defected BRS legislators resign and contest fresh bypolls, calling defections “murder of democracy”

City Job Fair is scheduled to take place on September 20 from 8 am to 1 pm at Khaja Mansion Function Hall in Hyderabad's Masab Tank area. Organised by Mannan Khan, the free event will feature numerous companies from various sectors

Hyderabad Agricultural Co-operative Association is changing its traditional sales model by setting up six firecracker stalls at NTR Stadium. The stalls will operate 24 hours a day from October 16 to 20

Value Zone Hyper Mart has opened an outlet in Ameerpet, offering curated Dasara collections in fashion, groceries, and homeware. Founders emphasise delivering unmatched value, variety, and enhanced shopping experience this festive season

The Munugode MLA denied rumours of his resignation, calling them ‘fake news’. He clarified that raising objections within the party does not mean quitting Congress and promised to announce his political plans at a press conference

IMD Director General Dr Mrityunjaya Mahapatra highlighted the urgent need for collective strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on horticulture and agriculture. Experts emphasised improvements in weather forecasting

Telangana’s Congress government has borrowed double its planned Q2 target, pushing total debt close to Rs 2.3 lakh crore. Experts warn that aggressive borrowing, off-budget loans, and repayment pressures threaten welfare, salaries, and development priorities