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The GHMC is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Hyderabad, with idol immersion scheduled for September 25. The civic body will deploy cranes, boats, swimmers and emergency teams, while road repairs along procession routes will be completed by September 13

Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks against political opponents and questioned the Sanathnagar TIMS hospital inauguration. He also alleged misuse of the 22A provision to target private properties and demanded answers from the government.

Hyderabad district’s Harikrishna won the 60 years & above singles and doubles titles at the Gujarati Seva Mandal State-ranking seniors table tennis tournament. Several players emerged winners across men’s, women’s and mixed doubles age categories at the event.

A Hyderabad court has convicted 33 persons in a POCSO and PITA case investigated by the Telangana CID. Five were sentenced to life imprisonment, while others received varying prison terms. The court also ordered compensation of Rs 5 lakh each.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged that suspected bogus voter entries were added during the SIR electoral roll revision in parts of Greater Hyderabad. He sought an inquiry, field verification and forensic audit, citing alleged irregularities at a commercial building in Banjara Hills.

The BRS has set up a legal cell at Telangana Bhavan to provide free assistance to people affected by properties being included in the 22A prohibited list. Harish Rao announced a 10-member panel of advocates and demanded immediate relief.

Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched the India Junior International Series 2026, a BWF-sanctioned tournament being held at the Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad. More than 225 junior players from India and seven other countries are participating.

The Global Chess League has opened ticket sales for Season 4 on BookMyShow, with Bengaluru hosting six franchises from September 5 to 13. Chess stars including Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand and Arjun Erigaisi will feature in the league.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Office has released the SIR draft electoral roll for 2026. Here is a step-by-step guide to finding your Part Number and Part Serial Number and checking your name and other details in the draft roll.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of suppressing licensed surveyors protesting over livelihood issues and demanded immediate talks with them. He assured the surveyors of BRS support and promised to raise their concerns in the Assembly.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao, Harish Rao, Deshapathi Srinivas and other party leaders condoled the death of Basharath Unnisa Begum, mother of TUWJ president K Virahat Ali, and extended condolences to the bereaved family.

Several Tollywood celebrities residing in Hyderabad have opted to retain their voting rights in their native places in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. Officials said many celebrities with votes in Jubilee Hills chose to give them up.

Kumaran Charan of Chennai won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. B Naga Akhilcharan finished second with 10.5 points, while J Malleswara Rao secured third place with 10 points.

Former Minister C Laxma Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over remarks on the BRS rule and said TIMS-Sanath Nagar was initiated and largely completed during the previous government. He also highlighted BRS initiatives in healthcare and medical education.

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and captain Hayley Matthews have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for July. Their victories mark the first time West Indies players have claimed both monthly awards and only the fifth such instance overall.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao condemned the arrest of licensed surveyors protesting at Survey Bhavan over pending payments. He demanded their immediate release and urged the Telangana government to hold talks with the surveyors and resolve their grievances.

BRS leaders have condemned the demolition of former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy’s statue, alleging it was removed overnight from private property without notice. They demanded its restoration within 24 hours and warned of serious consequences if authorities failed to act.

An eight-member Indian team from Hyderabad and Telangana delivered a historic performance at the International Cadet Class World Under-17 Championships in Italy, securing 16 medals across individual races and an overall Silver in the Silver Fleet.

East Bengal FC have been drawn alongside Al Hussein SC, Al Shorta SC and Al Seeb Club in Group D of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27. The Indian Super League champions will begin their group-stage campaign on September 15.

TGSRTC is developing ‘MeeTicket’, a MeeSeva-based digital platform that will integrate RTC buses, Metro services, autos and cabs. Passengers will be able to book tickets and arrange onward transport through one platform, with digital payments transferred to service providers.