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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.

Bengal under-23 team defeated Hyderabad by 87 runs in a practice match in Hyderabad. The day also featured C-Division one-day league fixtures, inter-school cricket final, senior women's T20 selection matches and under-19 probables games with several notable performances

A Hyderabad-born Canadian birder spotted a rare leucistic Great Cormorant at Ameenpur Lake near BHEL. The unusual pale bird, found among regular dark cormorants, was documented after verification with birding sources, making it a memorable sighting

Thunderstorms and lightning activity over Hyderabad on Tuesday evening prompted weather warnings and safety advisories. The Damini Lightning Alert app indicated multiple lightning strikes near the city and suburban areas, while residents were advised to remain indoors and avoid open spaces.

The BRS has demanded a judicial probe by a sitting judge into the deaths of three infants at RIMS Adilabad following an alleged AC cylinder blast. Party general secretary RS Praveen Kumar also questioned hospital safety, equipment maintenance and monitoring.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to remain alert following heavy rains in Hyderabad on Tuesday. He ordered coordinated action by civic and police authorities, deployment of personnel and machinery, prevention of waterlogging and traffic congestion, and readiness of rescue teams.

BRS leaders condemned the alleged police attack on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded an investigation. They accused the Congress government of targeting Opposition leaders and sought action against the police personnel involved.

More than 200 animals were rescued by three NGOs from areas affected by the Veligonda project in Andhra Pradesh. Animal rights activists said several animals died due to lack of food and urged the government to ensure proper rescue operations.

Hyderabad is set to get open-top electric double-decker buses for sightseeing, with TGTDC planning two new vehicles and seeking HMDA’s existing fleet. The move revives the city’s long association with double-deckers, phased out in 2003 after decades of service.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the alleged police attack on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded a comprehensive probe and strict action against those responsible, while seeking better treatment for injured patients.