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Former national footballer Syed Ahmed Khan passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 64. He represented the Police team for nearly 30 years. He is survived by two daughters and a son. Telangana Football Association expressed condolences to his family

A man was murdered at his home in Saroornagar, Hyderabad. Police suspect he was attacked with blunt objects. His wife, Chitti, confessed to the crime after initially misleading police. Investigators are probing whether her alleged paramour was also involved

Four-year-old Ayan, born to parents from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and raised in Detroit, has completed reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Encouraged by his parents and Auburn Hills Library’s reading programme, he was recognised as a “Super Reader"

Farmers across Telangana are protesting over urea shortage, queuing for days at PACS offices despite rains. Protests turned tense in Mahabubabad as farmers tried to storm an MLA’s office. In Medak, long queues disrupted traffic, prompting police deployment

MLR Institute opens courts and track to promote student fitness

March in Hyderabad calls for science, reason, and public awareness

Immersion of Ganesh idols began in Hyderabad on Friday, marking the third day of festivities. The GHMC set up 74 artificial ponds and identified 20 major lakes, deploying staff, cranes and sanitation teams to manage the immersion smoothly

Hyderabad’s LV Prasad Eye Institute has developed an AI-powered smartphone tool that detects glaucoma with over 92% accuracy, including 86.9% in early-stage cases. The low-cost, offline tool could revolutionize early diagnosis, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Cyberabad Police held a meeting with school principals to address traffic congestion near educational institutions. Proposals included encouraging school bus use, car-pooling among parents, staggered timings, streamlined routes, and regular alcohol tests for bus staff to ensure safe and smooth transportation

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi lodged a complaint with the Enforcement Directorate against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging corruption and favouritism in awarding contracts worth over Rs 2,200 crore to firms linked to his relatives and associates, demanding a PMLA investigation

Three officials of Cherlapalli Central Prison in Hyderabad were suspended after a remand prisoner briefly escaped while on wall-painting duty. The inmate, Shanth Kumar from Bihar, scaled the boundary wall but was soon nabbed following a swift police and jail operation

A 22-year-old painter from Chhattisgarh was murdered in Bharatnagar, Hyderabad, after being allegedly attacked by a mason, Rajaram, over a domestic dispute. The victim sustained grievous injuries and died in hospital. Police have launched an investigation to arrest the accused.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced that South India will soon get bullet train connectivity linking Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati and Bengaluru. The project, covering a population of over five crore, will also be supported by upgraded international-standard roadways

A 16-year-old girl from Mahabubnagar, who had left home after a dispute with her parents, was found staying with an 18-year-old boy in Film Nagar. She alleged physical assault, leading to a POCSO case registered by Hyderabad police

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of betraying Backward Classes by failing to pass BC reservation bills despite having majority support. He termed the Congress approach as political theatrics, while MLC L Ramana demanded clarity through a white paper

The Union Government has approved a seven-month extension for Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao from September 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This unusual tenure extension, the second of its kind, has sparked debates in political circles.

Hyderabad City Police’s She Teams have deployed special measures to protect women and children during Ganesh festivities. Officers in plain clothes, backed by CCTV surveillance, will monitor pandals and immersion routes, with strict action against harassment or misconduct.

A man, around 50 years old, was found dead by suicide at Gymkhana Ground in Begumpet. Morning walkers discovered the body, and police are investigating to establish his identity.

The SA20 Season 4 Player Auction, with US$7.37 million available for 84 slots, takes place on September 9 in Johannesburg. Pretoria Capitals, Durban’s Super Giants, and Joburg Super Kings lead the spending

India begin their first-ever CAFA Nations Cup against hosts Tajikistan on Friday in Hisor. Coach Khalid Jamil urges positivity, while goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari says the squad is ready after a strong Bengaluru camp