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India will witness a total lunar eclipse on the night of September 7 and early hours of September 8, 2025. The umbral phase will last from 9.57 pm to 1.27 am, with the totality phase from 11 pm to 12.23 am

DGP Dr Jitender said Ganesh idol immersions across Telangana were going on peacefully. He reviewed arrangements from the Control Room and confirmed the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh was immersed before 2 pm, with large-scale immersions at PVNR Marg and Hussain Sagar proceeding smoothly

A Hyderabad student, Sakshit Goud, bagged a massive 333 kg laddu for just Rs 99 in a lucky draw held at Kothapet. The draw, organised by Ekadantha Youth Association, saw 760 tickets sold before Goud’s winning moment

During the Ganesh idol immersion procession at KPHB, Rambabu from Kukatpally was stabbed by unidentified youths following an argument. He was shifted to a private hospital and is stable. KPHB police have launched an investigation into the incident

FTCCI’s Ladies Wing is hosting a workshop on AI for women on September 12 at Red Hills. Led by experts from IBM and ISB, the event includes hands-on demos, GenAI and Agentic AI sessions, and case studies to enhance skills and career prospects

At Hyderabad’s Ganesh idol immersion, trucks with Operation Sindoor theme drew crowds. One tableau featured Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, while another showcased BrahMos replicas. Patriotic songs and national flags by youth groups added to the spirit

Lakhs of devotees thronged the streets of Hyderabad for Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday. The massive processions, featuring idols up to 50 feet tall, moved towards Hussain Sagar and other water bodies amid chants, music, dancing, and festive fervour

CIFA advisor P Chengal Reddy blamed the union government for the urea shortage affecting Telangana’s Kharif farmers. He said poor planning, lapses in coordination and reliance on urea have hit productivity, urging India to adopt biotech farming practices like other countries

Teja Sajja says his upcoming pan-India action adventure Mirai is about a boy from Hyderabad’s Charminar who is unaware of his ancient legacy. Presented by Karan Johar in North India, the film releases worldwide on September 12, 2025.

The Congress Janahita padayatra, launched on July 31, has been hit by delays due to farmer protests over urea shortage and rain-related damages. After an abrupt halt in early August, uncertainty looms over its next phase across Telangana districts

The iconic Balapur Ganesh laddu was auctioned for a record Rs 35 lakh on Saturday, surpassing last year’s Rs 30.01 lakh bid. Lingala Dasharath Goud of Karmanghat emerged successful, even as the Ganesh idol faced minor damage during the Shobha Yatra.

Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari urged Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to approve Khelo India proposals, including the 2026 Youth Games in Hyderabad and key sports infrastructure projects across the state

U Mumba delivered a commanding 48–28 victory over Bengaluru Bulls in Vizag, with standout performances from Ajit Chouhan and Rinku, showcasing their dominance in the Pro Kabaddi League clash

Mustang edged 7 Seas 55–52 in a close battle at the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy, with strong performances from Vinod and Nikhil helping them come from behind to win

Subramanyam Swamy smashed an unbeaten 174 for Cosmos, marking the highest score in the C-Division one-day league, as seven centuries and eight five-wicket hauls lit up HCA league matches

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked teachers to work hard and help him win future terms, citing Arvind Kejriwal as an example. At Teachers’ Day celebrations, he arrived nearly two hours late, causing frustration with blaring campaign music at the venue

The HMWSSB arranged 123 water camps and distributed 3.5 million water packets during Ganesh immersions on Saturday. Preventive steps, including sewer jetting machines and chlorine checks, were taken to ensure smooth arrangements across immersion routes

Brewers and beverage companies have urged the Telangana Government to clear pending dues of Rs 3,400 crore. With payment delays stretching up to 90 days, suppliers warn of a possible supply hit while demanding timely settlement and reduction of excise duty

Hyderabad International Airport is trialling an autonomous food delivery robot that serves tea, coffee, and snacks to passengers. Partnering with Minerva, GMR Aero, and RG Fresh, the airport aims to enhance traveller convenience with technology-driven service innovations

Several Hyderabad temples, including Chilkur Balaji, Birla Mandir, Yadagirigutta, and TTD-administered Venkateswara temples, will remain closed during the lunar eclipse from Sunday evening, September 7, until Monday morning, September 8. Temples will reopen after completing Abhishekams and other rituals