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BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy hailed the Supreme Court decision upholding Danam Nagender’s disqualification, saying it vindicated the party’s legal battle against defections. He also questioned the BJP’s role and criticised the Congress government over Ganesh immersion arrangements.

The Shriram Group awarded scholarships to 134 Class X toppers from government schools across 119 assembly constituencies in Telangana. The initiative under ‘Chaduvuko Telangana’ included State, district and constituency toppers, with scholarships ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

Lexus India launched the all-new Lexus ES 350h in Hyderabad, powered by a 2.5-litre self-charging strong hybrid electric powertrain. The luxury sedan offers refined performance and efficiency, with prices starting at Rs 66.10 lakh, ex-showroom.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao challenged Rahul Gandhi to act on his “Samvidhan Bachao” call by demanding resignations of BRS MLAs who defected to Congress. He questioned the Congress’s conduct in Telangana following Danam Nagender’s disqualification.

BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to address employee demands, citing pending DAs and delays in the Pay Revision Commission. He also alleged that the Employee Health Scheme was not implemented and retired employees were neglected.

The BRS launched a statewide agitation at thermal power plants and Singareni offices, alleging coal shortages and falling generation had triggered a power crisis in Telangana. Party leaders protested at Yadadri, KTPP, Bhadradri, Kothagudem and Singareni Bhavan.

Two days after a 29-year-old woman was found dead in a Madhapur hotel room, suspect Srinivasa Ravi Teja allegedly attempted suicide in Andhra Pradesh. He was shifted to KGH in Visakhapatnam as police continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

Abdul Muqeet Mohiuddin Chanda has been elected chairman of the HMWSSB Minority Employees Welfare Association, with Mohd Jameeluddin as president and Syed Haji Ali as general secretary. The new body will focus on employee welfare, workplace issues and support systems.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau intensified its probe into suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police Bheem Reddy by conducting simultaneous searches at houses of eight suspected benamis in Puppalaguda and other parts of Hyderabad, examining property documents, financial transactions and other assets.

Hyderabad teenager Anikait, grandson of legendary sailor C S Pradipak, won the Open Skiff Under-17 title at Fotna Cup 2026 in Chennai. His victory continued a family sailing legacy and highlighted his resilience after overcoming challenging race conditions

Malkajgiri special operations and food adulteration surveillance teams raided two food manufacturing units in Alwal and Dundigal on Wednesday. They seized paneer, skimmed milk powder, halwa, oil and Dalda over suspected violations of food safety standards.

Hyderabad SHE Teams apprehended 1,530 persons for allegedly indulging in eve-teasing and other objectionable activities during Ganesh festival celebrations from September 14 to 23. The teams were deployed at crowded locations, mandaps and immersion routes, especially Khairatabad and Balapur.

The Telangana Drug Control Administration and TG SAFE have recalled a specific batch of Azima-500 LB tablets after it was declared Not of Standard Quality. Authorities advised the public not to consume the affected batch and directed chemists to withdraw stocks.

Hyderabad Youth Assembly Season XVI will bring together 80 college students on September 27 to discuss four United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The event will feature structured debates and deliberations on poverty, gender equality, climate action and quality education.

The Commissioner’s Task Force and Golconda police busted an alleged unauthorised care centre in Mohallgunj and apprehended its 23-year-old operator. Police seized unlabelled medicines, prescription books and promotional material and said two of his family members were absconding

Hyderabad police have formed special teams to trace and apprehend Srinivasa Ravi Teja, the suspect in the Madhapur hotel room murder case involving Sharon Nikita. Police are examining CCTV footage, technical evidence and statements as part of the investigation.

The BRS has urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of concerns over the Election Commission's functioning and order a court-monitored inquiry. Party working president KT Rama Rao said this was necessary to restore public confidence in the electoral process.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar directed officials to release water from the Almatti and Narayanpur reservoirs to Telangana’s Jurala project in phases. The move follows a request from Telangana Ministers and public representatives amid water shortages and difficulties faced by farmers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced that six party delegations will visit thermal power stations and Singareni headquarters across Telangana on Thursday. The teams will assess generation, coal supplies and shutdowns amid allegations of a power shortage.

Jubilee Hills police arrested Chennai-based budding cinematographer R Adityakrishnan at a star hotel on Wednesday after finding 3.8 grams of marijuana in his possession. Police said he admitted consuming marijuana and expressed willingness to undergo de-addiction treatment.