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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.

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.

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce hosted its Digital Infrastructure Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together over 100 business, technology and policy leaders. The summit focused on building robust and secure digital infrastructure to support India’s AI innovation and digital growth.

A comprehensive study will examine traffic bottlenecks, pedestrian safety and last-mile connectivity along Hyderabad’s 8.5-km JNTU-Miyapur-Raidurg corridor. The plan includes continuous walkways, pedestrian crossings, dedicated pick-up and drop-off bays, regulated auto stands and measures to decongest school zones.

The iconic Khairatabad Bada Ganesh idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon amid tight police security and thousands of devotees. The procession was delayed by three hours due to a technical snag in a hydraulic crane before the immersion.

Telangana’s revamped Employee Health Scheme faces hurdles as over Rs 2,000 crore in medical bills remain pending. None of 360 small and medium private hospitals have signed MoUs, citing low package rates and delayed payments that threaten their financial sustainability.

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.

IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is targeting 5 GW of hyperscale data centre capacity by 2029 and around $30 billion in investment. Microsoft has opened its India South Central datacenter region in Telangana as the State expands its AI infrastructure ecosystem.

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.

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.

Hyderabad civic agencies have made extensive arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion on Friday, with designated immersion points, artificial ponds, swimmers and DRF teams deployed across the city. Arrangements are also underway for the immersion of the Khairatabad Ganesh idol.

Concerns over land acquisition for the Gandhi Sarovar project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development Project have reportedly affected participation in the Ganesh laddu auction at Keerthi Richmond Villas, with the winning bid falling to Rs 1.01 crore this year.

TG SAFE suspended the FSSAI licences of eight restaurants and ordered their immediate closure after inspections found serious food safety violations. Officials also closed an unlicensed eatery, lifted 16 samples and issued improvement and show-cause notices to other establishments

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy hailed the Supreme Court decision upholding Danam Nagender’s disqualification, saying it vindicated the party’s legal battle against defections. He also questioned the BJP’s role and criticised the Congress government over Ganesh immersion arrangements.

The Shriram Group awarded scholarships to 134 Class X toppers from government schools across 119 assembly constituencies in Telangana. The initiative under ‘Chaduvuko Telangana’ included State, district and constituency toppers, with scholarships ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

Lexus India launched the all-new Lexus ES 350h in Hyderabad, powered by a 2.5-litre self-charging strong hybrid electric powertrain. The luxury sedan offers refined performance and efficiency, with prices starting at Rs 66.10 lakh, ex-showroom.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao challenged Rahul Gandhi to act on his “Samvidhan Bachao” call by demanding resignations of BRS MLAs who defected to Congress. He questioned the Congress’s conduct in Telangana following Danam Nagender’s disqualification.

BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to address employee demands, citing pending DAs and delays in the Pay Revision Commission. He also alleged that the Employee Health Scheme was not implemented and retired employees were neglected.

The BRS launched a statewide agitation at thermal power plants and Singareni offices, alleging coal shortages and falling generation had triggered a power crisis in Telangana. Party leaders protested at Yadadri, KTPP, Bhadradri, Kothagudem and Singareni Bhavan.

Two days after a 29-year-old woman was found dead in a Madhapur hotel room, suspect Srinivasa Ravi Teja allegedly attempted suicide in Andhra Pradesh. He was shifted to KGH in Visakhapatnam as police continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.