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In Hyderabad, authorities are allegedly cutting roadside trees down to stubs under the guise of pruning, harming tree health and violating WALTA norms. Activists accuse the electricity and municipal staff of illegal tree topping, causing long-term environmental damage

The RGIA police booked a couple, P Surender Mudiraj and P Kavitha, for allegedly duping a reporter and his family of Rs 18 lakh through chit fund schemes. The couple absconded after failing to repay the amount by July 2025

A fast-track special court in Dundigal sentenced K Shiva Kumar (33) to rigorous life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl and driving her to suicide in 2018. He had lured her under the pretext of love and later threatened her

Bandlaguda police arrested Mohd Akbar (37), a vegetable vendor, for smothering his three-year-old son Anaas, who had a heart condition, and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police teams are still searching for the child’s body

Telangana’s Regional Passport Office has relocated the Ameerpet and Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendras to MGBS Metro Station and Raidurg Siri Building, respectively. Both new PSKs, featuring improved amenities and security, will begin operations on September 16 with an official inauguration

Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority hopes to raise Rs 500 crore through plot auctions in Turkayamjal and Bachupally to fund pending projects. Despite optimism over high returns, officials are worried about poor pre-bid response amid a sluggish real estate market

KNRUHS has released the first-phase counselling notification for MBBS 2025-26 under Competent Authority Quota. Eligible candidates can submit web options online from September 16 to 18. Technical and regulatory assistance is available through dedicated contacts and email

Private professional and degree colleges in Telangana called off indefinite closure after the government assured release of Rs 600 crore in fee reimbursement dues within a week, with the remaining Rs 600 crore to be released before Diwali

Telangana farmers protest against the Regional Ring Road realignment, alleging the state government altered the southern route to protect lands of Congress leaders and private industries. They demand restoration of the original alignment and fair compensation for affected villages

Anganwadi teachers in Telangana staged protests against the State’s move to set up pre-primary schools, fearing job loss and closure of centres. Arrested during demonstrations, they announced a Chalo Secretariat protest on September 25 to press their demands

A Codemo survey shows BRS holding a 10 percentage points lead in the upcoming Jubilee Hills bypoll, with strong youth, women, and minority support. KCR tops CM preference, while Congress faces urban discontent and BJP struggles to break through

University of Hyderabad hosted a special orientation for newly admitted students with disabilities, featuring para-athletes, motivational speakers, and accessibility advocates. Organised by ECDAP and Ability Awareness, the event celebrated inclusion under the theme ‘Celebrating Abilities, Inspiring Possibilities’

The HRDA has urged Telangana’s health university, KNRUHS, to implement group health insurance for all UG and PG medical students. Citing constant exposure to infections during training, HRDA said this would protect students and reduce financial risks for their families

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay inaugurated the new Mancherial stop for the Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. Effective September 15, this halt improves rail connectivity for Telangana’s workforce and supports ongoing railway development projects across the State.

Tension rose at HMDA’s Ameerpet office as farmers from eight districts protested the Regional Ring Road project. Alleging loss of fertile land and unfair compensation, they submitted objections on the final day and demanded realignment of the proposed RRR route

A 57-year-old man, Rolla Venkata Subbaiah, died by suicide early Monday at a farmhouse in Shamshabad. His wife found him hanging from a tree after he failed to respond to calls. Depression over his father’s death is suspected

Four people remain missing in Hyderabad after severe flooding from Sunday night’s heavy rains. Rescue teams are searching swollen canals while a migrant worker died in a wall collapse at Pet Basheerabad. The city struggles with widespread waterlogging and disruptions

Heavy rain lashed Hyderabad on Sunday night, flooding roads and stranding families. Areas in and around Secunderabad saw up to 12.8 cm of rainfall. Families returning from outings were stuck in waist-deep water and traffic jams well past midnight

Over 360 small and medium hospitals in Telangana will stop treating Aarogyasri beneficiaries from Tuesday midnight over Rs 1,300–Rs 1,400 crore in unpaid bills. TANHA, representing these hospitals, says repeated government assurances have gone unmet, pushing hospitals toward financial collapse

Passport applicants in Hyderabad faced confusion as the Ameerpet and Tolichowki PSKs relocated without timely notice. Many received last-minute cancellation alerts. Services at the new locations—MGBS Metro and Siri Building—will resume on September 16