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The centralised Ganesh idol immersion procession began in Hyderabad on Friday as hundreds of idols were taken towards water bodies. The Khairatabad Ganesha was immersed around 2.45 p.m., while a long line of vehicles remained on roads into the night.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar reviewed Ganesh idol immersion and security arrangements from the Telangana Command and Control Centre. Nearly 10,300 of 14,850 registered idols had been immersed, while CCTV cameras, drones and cranes monitored and supported the process.

Ganesh idol immersion gained momentum at Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon as hundreds of trucks and other vehicles carrying idols moved towards the lake. Processions accompanied by drums and Teenmaar dances drew thousands of devotees across Hyderabad’s main roads.

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad’s old city was held on Friday amid elaborate security arrangements. The Balapur Ganesh crossed Charminar shortly after the procession began, while police regulated crowds and idol movement across several localities.

BRS leader T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to operate available pumps and utilise Godavari floodwater to fill depleted reservoirs. He alleged poor water management by the Congress government and asked it not to blame El Nino.

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar urged the BJP-led Centre to amend the Tenth Schedule and introduce a three-month deadline for deciding disqualification petitions. He cited an ADR report showing 111 elected representatives changed parties between 2022 and 2026.

Telangana’s decision to allow registration of eligible 22-A properties may revive transactions, but owners remain uncertain as the properties continue on the prohibited list. The unresolved status could affect bargaining power, property values and decisions to sell.

Hyderabad and surrounding districts continue to experience a dry spell despite recent heavy rainfall warnings from the IMD. TSDPS data shows rainfall deficits of 10 to 30 percent across Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Vikarabad and Yadadri Bhongir districts.

Raangtaali Season 5 will be held over 10 festive nights from October 11 to 20 at Citadel Conventions, Shamshabad. The Hyderabad Navratri celebration will feature Garba, Dandiya, live music, entertainment, food and cultural festivities for thousands of enthusiasts.

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce hosted its Digital Infrastructure Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together over 100 business, technology and policy leaders. The summit focused on building robust and secure digital infrastructure to support India’s AI innovation and digital growth.

A comprehensive study will examine traffic bottlenecks, pedestrian safety and last-mile connectivity along Hyderabad’s 8.5-km JNTU-Miyapur-Raidurg corridor. The plan includes continuous walkways, pedestrian crossings, dedicated pick-up and drop-off bays, regulated auto stands and measures to decongest school zones.

The iconic Khairatabad Bada Ganesh idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon amid tight police security and thousands of devotees. The procession was delayed by three hours due to a technical snag in a hydraulic crane before the immersion.

Telangana’s revamped Employee Health Scheme faces hurdles as over Rs 2,000 crore in medical bills remain pending. None of 360 small and medium private hospitals have signed MoUs, citing low package rates and delayed payments that threaten their financial sustainability.

Friday prayers at Hyderabad’s historic Mecca Masjid concluded peacefully amid tight police security as Ganesh idol immersion processions continued in the city. A procession carrying large idols passed the mosque quietly, while worshippers dispersed gradually after the prayers.

IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is targeting 5 GW of hyperscale data centre capacity by 2029 and around $30 billion in investment. Microsoft has opened its India South Central datacenter region in Telangana as the State expands its AI infrastructure ecosystem.

More than 1.03 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed at designated points across Cyberabad as of September 23, with the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation deploying field teams, machinery and control room monitoring. Flower waste is also being separately collected and processed for reuse.

Hyderabad recorded 5,937 residential property registrations in August 2026, down nine per cent year-on-year, according to Knight Frank India. Transaction value stood at Rs 4,576 crore, while registrations during January-August rose two per cent to 50,095 units.

Hyderabad civic agencies have made extensive arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion on Friday, with designated immersion points, artificial ponds, swimmers and DRF teams deployed across the city. Arrangements are also underway for the immersion of the Khairatabad Ganesh idol.

Concerns over land acquisition for the Gandhi Sarovar project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development Project have reportedly affected participation in the Ganesh laddu auction at Keerthi Richmond Villas, with the winning bid falling to Rs 1.01 crore this year.

TG SAFE suspended the FSSAI licences of eight restaurants and ordered their immediate closure after inspections found serious food safety violations. Officials also closed an unlicensed eatery, lifted 16 samples and issued improvement and show-cause notices to other establishments