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The Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration hosted SAKCON 2025 in Hyderabad, in collaboration with CAHO. The fourth edition of the student conference highlighted sustainability and green healthcare, attracting over 500 delegates and 100 research abstracts from across India.

The 3rd AHPI Leadership Summit opened in Hyderabad, uniting healthcare, policy, and industry leaders to discuss people-first leadership, financial sustainability, and strategic planning in the age of high-tech healthcare. The two-day event aims to place patients at the core of reforms.

NTPC Ramagundam has won the CII Excellent Energy Efficiency Plant Award 2025 for the fifth time, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and operational reliability. The plant continues to set benchmarks for sustainable and innovative practices

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.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park welcomed six tiger cubs from two litters, including three white tigers, marking a major breeding success. The zoo also expects Himalayan Black Bear cubs soon, along with several other animal births recorded this year

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for staying silent on Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti dam height, warning it threatens Telangana’s irrigation projects and farmers. He vowed legal and public protests to protect the State’s riparian rights

TGRERA has ordered VB City LLP in Jubilee Hills to follow GHMC fire safety guidelines after a resident reported a fire and poor safety systems. GHMC inspection found serious deficiencies, including missing fire extinguishers and low water pressure in the building

SBI Foundation has launched the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025 to support 23,230 meritorious students from Class 9 to postgraduate level. With Rs 90 crore set aside for FY26, students can receive up to Rs 20,00,000 per year

Hyderabad psychiatrist Dr Jyothirmayi Kotipalli has launched a three-part Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy programme to help individuals overcome fear of flying. The immersive sessions simulate an entire flight journey with real-time therapeutic guidance and coping strategies for anxiety management

Heavy rains on Thursday night caused severe flooding near the University of Hyderabad campus as clogged underground drainage pipes led to waterlogging. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected the area and directed officials to clear the drains and deploy temporary relief measures.

Heavy rains have pushed Hussain Sagar’s water levels close to capacity, prompting GHMC officials to issue alerts for low-lying areas. The lake recorded inflows of 1,430 cusecs and outflows of 2,680 cusecs as IMD forecast more rainfall.

Hyderabad will see hot and humid weather on Friday, with the IMD predicting evening thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light to moderate rain. Independent forecasts also warn of intense heat during the day, followed by heavy showers in parts of the city.

Bhukya Balaji, 28, from Suryapet, died by suicide in Yousufguda after being abused and struck with a slipper over a Rs 1,000 debt. Police registered a case and are investigating.

A family quarrel turned fatal in Hyderabad’s Kokapet when a woman stabbed her husband during a heated argument. Locals rushed him to hospital, but he succumbed. Police arrested the accused wife.

A business dispute in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad turned violent when crane operator Anand and his associates attacked Srikanth Goud and Ali. Srikanth died on the spot, while Ali remains in critical condition.

Jaipur Pink Panthers won a thrilling 45-41 encounter against Bengal Warriorz in the Pro Kabaddi League, with Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi recording Super 10s to boost their team to fourth place

B V S K Lingeswara Rao won silver in mixed doubles (55 & above) at the BWF World Senior Badminton Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, partnering Suzanne Vinglet. India secured seven medals overall

The Paralympic Committee of India unveiled medals for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. The event will feature over 2,200 athletes from 104 countries and 186 medal events

A2H Chess Academy will host Children's Chess Tournaments in various age categories on September 20 and 21 in Hyderabad. Registration is open through S. Subba Raju, FIDE Arbiter at 9866702431