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Cyberabad Municipal Corporation enforcement teams identified 18 unauthorised constructions and demolished 17 structures across three zones on Wednesday. Seven demolitions were carried out in Quthbullapur, six in Serilingampally and four in Kukatpally as part of the ongoing enforcement drive.

Lallaguda police arrested five persons for allegedly murdering Burugu Karthik near a Ganesh mandapam in Tukaramgate on Sunday night. Police said the murder was linked to a long-standing grudge over Karthik assisting another man in his love marriage in 2023.

Telangana EAGLE Force has frozen properties and movable assets estimated at Rs 6.55 crore in a cocaine and MDMA trafficking case. The action followed a financial investigation into the accused, their associates and relatives under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act.

Telangana’s August accounts show revenue expenditure outpacing receipts, resulting in a Rs 14,840.81 crore revenue deficit. The fiscal deficit has reached 58.65 per cent of the annual estimate, while interest, pension and borrowing pressures continue to weigh on State finances.

Tons of garbage and biodegradable waste accumulated across Hyderabad roads over two days, particularly near Ganesh pandals and markets. GHMC sanitation teams launched a massive cleanup drive after more than 80 per cent of workers were absent during Ganesh festival celebrations.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu invited Singapore companies to explore investment opportunities in Bharat Future City and Telangana’s semiconductor ecosystem. He highlighted sectors including advanced manufacturing, electronics, life sciences and green technology and invited Singapore participation in the Telangana Rising Global Summit.

INTACH appointed Samudrala Dhananjaiah as convenor of its new Nalgonda chapter. The chapter will focus on documenting, conserving and promoting the district’s tangible and intangible heritage, including temples, forts, Buddhist remains, inscriptions, traditional settlements, crafts and performing arts.

The second song, ‘Vevela Oohale Chupina’, from crime comedy ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ was released by Anil Ravipudi. Directed by Guni Manchikanti, the film, shot entirely in Meghalaya, is scheduled for theatrical release on October 9.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called for holistic and long-term solutions to urban problems while cautioning leaders against knee-jerk responses. Speaking at a cross-party dialogue in New Delhi, he highlighted infrastructure, public transport and capital access challenges.

Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Society president Dr Chandrakant Agrawal and senior vice-president Ratnavali Kottapalli have been honoured with the Indian Humanitarian Award for their contributions to healthcare, voluntary blood donation, patient welfare, community development and awareness about blood disorders.

The All India Majlis Tameer-e-Millat will organise a public meeting on “Historical Facts of the Fall of Hyderabad” at Khwaja Shouq Hall, Urdu Maskan, on September 17. Majlis president Syed Ayub Hussaini will preside over the meeting.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised a permanent solution to the 22-A land issue but did not set a timeframe for resolving the wider controversy. He announced a high-powered committee, new regularisation policies and a survey of KCR family's lands.

The Telangana government has brought 2.74 lakh acres under oil palm cultivation since 2021-22, with 88,282 farmers currently cultivating the crop across 3.20 lakh acres. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said Telangana leads the country in area coverage.

The Telangana High Court has reportedly postponed its judgment on petitions challenging the Speaker’s decision rejecting the disqualification plea against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender over his defection from the BRS to the Congress, with the judgment now expected Friday.

South Central Railway has announced special trains between Hyderabad and Vatva to clear the extra rush during Ganesh Chaturthi. The services will operate on September 19 and 21, with halts at major stations including Pune, Surat, Vadodara and Vikarabad.

BJP MLA P Rakesh Reddy warned of resignation if development issues in his Armoor constituency were not addressed. He alleged discrimination in allocation of funds and sought Rs 27 crore for an integrated office complex during Question Hour in the Assembly.

A Maharashtra FDA survey has highlighted wide price differences in medical consumables such as IV infusion sets, syringes and catheters. Industry representatives have raised concerns over the regulatory framework, while the NPPA is examining the survey data.

Hyderabad will host a ‘The Traitors’-inspired game night on September 27, bringing around 20 participants together for missions, strategy, alliances and unexpected twists. Organised by Nishara founder Meenakshi Dhanania, the event aims to offer an immersive social experience.

Telangana recorded 6.27 per cent retail inflation in August, the highest among major Southern States, with rural inflation at 6.79 per cent. The State has remained above 6 per cent for several months after moving sharply from deflation in 2025.

Nikhil Singh and Stanzin Dolkar won the men’s and women’s 42K titles at the 13th Ladakh Marathon, while Tsetan Namgyal and Gargi Sharma claimed Half Marathon honours. More than 7,800 runners registered, with over 5,300 completing their respective races.