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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

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged British companies to invest in the Musi Rejuvenation project, pharma, EV sector, and Future City development. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron offered support in education, technology, teacher training, and co-funded Chevening scholarships for Telangana students.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government for denying a graveyard to the Muslim community in Borabanda and Yousufguda. He demanded the allotment of 2.16 acres of vacant land, warning it violates human dignity and constitutional rights

A local court sentenced Govind Omprakash Sukla to five years’ rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 10,000 fine for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in 2019. The court also awarded Rs 1 lakh as compensation to the victim.

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.