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Intense rains lashed Hyderabad on Thursday afternoon after a brief break, drenching eastern and north-eastern localities. Areas like LB Nagar, Uppal, Tarnaka and Marredpally witnessed heavy downpour, leading to traffic snarls on major stretches and waterlogged streets across Secunderabad

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Chennai and Hyderabad in connection with an alleged Rs 200-crore Canara Bank fraud and benami assets case linked to Sasikala aide GRK Reddy of the Marg group. Sasikala has not been named in the CBI FIR

A 56-year-old woman was killed and two others injured after a tanker jumped a red signal and ran over pedestrians at Pothireddypally junction on NH 65 in Sangareddy. The driver was taken into custody and a case registered

The Telangana government has transferred and posted 12 Additional SP-rank officers to new assignments across the State. The reshuffle includes postings in districts such as Khammam, Kamareddy, Gadwal, Sangareddy and Warangal, along with positions in CID, TGPA and Cyberabad

A man returning home from work died after being swept away in floodwater at Balkampet rail under bridge on Thursday night. The victim, Mohammad Sharfuddin of Bholakpur, is survived by his wife and daughter. Police registered a case

The body of Arjun (25), who was washed away in Afzalsagar floods on Sunday, was recovered from the Musi River near Choutuppal on Thursday. Rescue teams continue searching for his relative Ramu, who was also swept away.

Heavy rainfall flooded the Balamrai pump house in Secunderabad Cantonment, disrupting water supply to nearly one lakh residents. SCB officials said supply would remain suspended for two days, with tankers deployed as restoration efforts continue. The pump house last failed in 2020.

Hyderabad Cricket Association will hold open trials for senior women and under-15 girls for upcoming BCCI tournaments. Registrations and selections will take place at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal

Bhavan’s Vivekananda College (Sainikpuri) won the Osmania University inter-college carrot championship, with Badruka College and Dr B R Ambedkar College securing second and third places respectively. A Rs 5000 cash prize was awarded

G Subramanyam Swamy’s 189 no, Faheem’s 125 no, and standout spells from bowlers like A Siddharth Reddy and KVS Charan powered decisive wins in the C-Division one-day league in Hyderabad

Medchal police arrested 30-year-old Korpathi Sriramulu, a resident of Dundigal, for stealing auto-rickshaws at night. Three stolen vehicles were recovered. Police said he sold the autos and spent the money on his lavish lifestyle

Telangana’s health sector is facing a deepening crisis as junior doctors, private hospitals, ASHA and ANM workers mount protests over delayed stipends, blocked Aarogyasri services and unpaid salaries. With over 400 hospitals suspending services, healthcare delivery has come under severe strain

The KWDT-II hearings on Krishna River water sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh begin on September 23 in New Delhi. Telangana demands a larger share citing catchment area, while Andhra Pradesh defends its allocation under older agreements

Cyberabad Police have made online registration mandatory for installing Durga idols in public places during Navratri. The system aims to streamline arrangements, ensure public safety, regulate traffic, and promote eco-friendly festivities. Organisers must register via the Telangana Police portal.

Telangana witnessed three parallel commemorations of September 17, the day Hyderabad State merged with India in 1948. While the Congress observed it as Praja Palana Dinotsavam, the BRS called it National Integration Day and the BJP marked it as Liberation Day.

India’s metros like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru remain the country’s costliest cities in 2025, with Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai following close behind. Rising housing, healthcare and lifestyle costs are straining middle-class budgets, pushing many families towards more affordable tier-2 cities

Tension gripped Parsigutta ‘X’ roads after 25-year-old Dinesh, swept away in a nala during Sunday rains, remained untraced. Angry locals staged a protest against civic authorities, demanding urgent action. Police and GHMC assured intensified rescue operations along the nala

An 18-year-old newlywed, Ramya, died by suicide at her home in Kukatpally after being scolded by her mother for using her phone. Married three months ago, she hanged herself at her parents’ residence. Police have registered a case.

A decomposed body of an unidentified woman, aged around 40, was found stuffed in a gunny bag at Charlapalli Railway Terminal in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to establish her identity and trace the culprits.

A 76-year-old retired doctor in Hyderabad died of a heart attack after a 70-hour “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters posing as officials. The gang extorted Rs 6.6 lakh, harassed her with fake notices, and continued messaging even after her death.