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Former MP B Vinod Kumar urged the Telangana government to immediately repair the Medigadda barrage of the Kaleshwaram project, warning of harm to farmers. He dismissed CM Revanth Reddy’s claim on Tummidihatti water flow and demanded answers from Congress on cross-voting allegations

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of negligence in tackling Telangana’s severe urea shortage, warning crops were at risk. He also blamed the Centre for policy failures and warned of intensified agitation if the crisis was not resolved immediately

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress of misusing HYDRAA to blackmail and target opponents ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged minorities were betrayed, welfare schemes ignored, and urged voters to support BRS

IIIT Hyderabad has launched its first online degree, MSc in Data Science. The UGC-approved programme spans two years, extendable to four, offering flexible learning for working professionals. Admissions require no entrance exam, opening opportunities to learners from diverse backgrounds

A woman doctor from HMT Colony in Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 25 lakh and 15 tolas of gold by a man she met on social media. Promising marriage, he later blackmailed her with personal photographs. Police are investigating

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board on Wednesday demolished illegal structures in front of Jubilee Bus Station, reclaiming encroached land after two decades. The action comes ahead of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s likely visit on September 17 to unveil Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue.

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Haryana Steelers 40-33 in the Pro Kabaddi League, led by Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 and strong defence from Deepak Sankar and Yogesh, surviving a Steelers fightback

India defeated Oman 3-2 on penalties to win bronze at their CAFA Nations Cup debut. Udanta Singh, Rahul Bheke, and Gurpreet Sandhu played key roles in the victory

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka urged banks to adopt a humane approach in lending, support crop loans, Indiramma housing, SHGs and MSMEs. Highlighting Telangana’s strong credit-deposit ratio, he stressed timely credit as key for farmers and job creation

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused the Congress government of lacking commitment to BC welfare and said it had no moral right to talk about 42 per cent reservations. He also criticised delays in local body polls and the Kamareddy Declaration

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu urged the union government to revive the defunct CCI plant in Adilabad, saying it could generate 3,000 jobs. The CCI estimated Rs 2,000 crore for modernisation. He opposed privatisation, stressing Adilabad’s backward status.

The Congress government’s choice of Mallanna Sagar over Kondapochamma Sagar for Hyderabad’s water supply has triggered debate. Critics argue that Kondapochamma’s proximity and elevation make it cheaper and more practical, while Mallanna Sagar’s higher costs raise concerns about long-term feasibility

Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan won the U-15 girls’ doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Skopje, defeating China’s Zhao Wangqi and Liu Ziling in a thrilling five-set final

A2H Chess Academy will host an open chess tournament in Kukatpally on September 13–14 with ₹50,000 prize money, open to rated, unrated and beginner players, with registration closing September 12

Hyderabad secured a 23-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu President’s XI in the Buchi Babu final at Chennai, with spinners Nitin Sai Yadav and Rohith Rayudu bagging three wickets each

At its Praja Vani session in Hyderabad, Hydraa received 36 complaints, mostly about encroachments of public spaces. Citizens raised concerns over misuse of parks, sewage entering lakes and homes, and illegal constructions on sewerage and drainage channels

South Central Railway (SCR) has launched a biometric sign-on and sign-off system for TTE staff, replacing the earlier password-based method. Introduced at six lobbies including Secunderabad and Vijayawada, the Aadhaar-based system will gradually cover all 73 lobbies across the Zone

TVS Motor Company launched the NTORQ 150 scooter in Hyderabad, priced at Rs 1,19,000 (ex-showroom). The 149.77 cc hyper sport scooter offers Race and Street modes, accelerates to 60 kmph in 6.3 seconds, and features Alexa, smartwatch integration, and live tracking

A 30-year-old man from Jharkhand died by suicide at his home in Pocharam IT Corridor, Hyderabad. Police said he had returned from Dubai earlier this year after losing his job and was reportedly depressed over being unemployed

A damaged 2-km road stretch near Cyber Towers in Hyderabad is causing daily traffic delays and frustration for IT professionals and commuters. With tanker movement worsening the condition, residents and employees are demanding GHMC’s urgent intervention and repair works