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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

BRS leader T Harish Rao reiterated that KCR remains the party’s supreme leader, dismissing Kavitha’s allegations. Speaking in London, he attacked the Cong govt over the Kaleshwaram project, urea crisis, and real estate issues, while highlighting KCR’s flagship welfare and irrigation schemes.

BRS leader T Harish Rao reiterated that K Chandrashekhar Rao remains the party’s supreme leader, dismissing Kavitha’s allegations. Speaking in London, he attacked the Congress government over the Kaleshwaram project, urea crisis, and real estate issues, while highlighting KCR’s flagship welfare and irrigation schemes

Former MLA Jajula Surender and BRS leaders criticised CM Revanth Reddy for ignoring farmers' distress in flood-hit Yellareddy. They demanded Rs 1 lakh per acre relief, free fertilisers, and condemned his remarks comparing farmers in urea queues to people waiting for tickets.

A woman from Shanthi Nagar, Hyderabad, allegedly cheated around 200 investors in a Rs 3 crore chit fund scam. Running the scheme for 14 years, she reportedly failed to return deposits and has gone absconding. Police have launched a search

Hyderabad is all set for the grand Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday with 1.4 lakh idols to be immersed at Hussain Sagar and other lakes. The Khairatabad Ganesh will be immersed with the help of the Bahubali crane

A truck carrying pulses from Maharashtra to Begum Bazar overturned at Aramghar junction, Rajendranagar, on Friday morning. The driver sustained minor injuries. Police and crane services cleared the truck promptly, ensuring traffic flow remained unaffected despite the accident.

Police detained eight students and two local youths at a private university hostel in Shankarpally, Ranga Reddy district, for allegedly consuming marijuana. Around 300 grams of dry marijuana were seized, and police launched a search for the main supplier, now absconding.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have announced diversions from September 4 to 6 for Ganesh idol immersions. Key stretches near IDL Lake, Pragathi Nagar, Gangaram, Kattamaisamma, and Pathikunta tanks will be closed, with alternate routes and ORR advisories issued.

KPMG in India and Imarticus Learning have launched certification preparation programs for CFA, US CPA, US CMA, ACCA, and FRM aspirants. The initiative offers expert-led masterclasses, case studies, and inte

Security personnel at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport recovered a live bullet from the checked-in baggage of a Kolkata passenger. The man claimed he was unaware of carrying it. Police have taken custody of the passenger and seized ammunition.