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As Dasara approaches, Palapitta birds are illegally captured for good luck rituals. GHSPCA has urged citizens to report such cases and continues its annual rescue operations, freeing and rehabilitating Indian Roller birds with veterinary care before releasing them back to the wild

On his last day as TSRTC Managing Director, senior IPS officer V.C. Sajjanar travelled on a city bus like a common passenger, paying via UPI and interacting with commuters. He leaves behind reforms promoting digital ticketing and improved passenger safety.

Cyberabad Police deported 23 foreign nationals, including 22 Ugandans and one Sudanese, for overstaying in India without valid documents. The action followed a raid on a farmhouse, with exit permits and OTDs arranged in coordination with embassies.

A Hyderabad resident, S. Gangaram, was arrested for allegedly smoking in the lavatory of an IndiGo flight from Dubai. Airport staff seized his cigarettes and lighter. RGIA police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Wanaparthy defeated Medak 2-0 in the 11th Senior Men’s State Football Championship at Mahabubnagar Stadium. Mahabubnagar also secured a 1-0 win against Ranga Reddy. Balraju, Vijay Kumar and Sai Krishna were the goal scorers in Sunday’s matches

The Railways team won the Senior National Ball Badminton Championship for the 11th time in a row, defeating Tamil Nadu in the final at Dundigal. Coach K Shashi Kumar praised the players, all Star of India awardees, for their consistent brilliance

Dhruv Kumar Gangashetty and Aryaa Dwivedi emerged as champions in the Gamepoint Telangana State Closed Squash Championship. Dhruv defeated Naseem Ali in the men's final, while Aryaa edged past Arnaa in a thrilling women's final. Other category winners also celebrated

Telangana athletes excelled at the 9th National Pickleball Championship in Jammu & Kashmir, with Sucharita Thakur and P. Chakrapani winning gold in mixed doubles (35 & above) and Dr. Sonibala Devi securing two bronze medals in singles and doubles events

PKL Season 12 arrives in Chennai for the 3rd leg at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium from September 29 to October 10. The Tamil Thalaivas, with support from their passionate fanbase, are hoping to make a significant impact in this leg

V S Patel, the 74-year-old former Andhra Ranji cricketer, voiced concerns over the lack of support for former players. He urged the BCCI to remove the cap on Ranji game numbers for player benefits and advocated equal treatment for all cricketers

Anushka Thokur won her second gold at the ISSF Junior World Cup, securing the 50m Rifle 3 Positions women’s title. India’s Adriyan Karmakar claimed silver in the men’s event, while AIN shooters earned multiple medals across both finals

With water levels in the Musi River receding, families in Chaderghat, Kishanbagh, and Narsingi returned to their homes on Sunday. Residents complained of poor alerts from authorities as volunteers and political workers distributed food and extended relief support.

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao visited Samata Colony in Jubilee Hills, distributing ‘Baki Cards’ and criticising Congress for failing six guarantee assurances. He highlighted poor municipal services and urged voters to support BRS in upcoming local body elections.

Hyderabad’s crime rate fell 17% from September 2024 to August 2025. FIRs dropped from 38,206 to 31,533, with notable declines in cybercrime, property offenses, rape, and kidnapping, while dowry death cases increased, according to Police Commissioner C.V. Anand.

After 48 hours of heavy rainfall, Telangana is expected to see relatively dry weather, with maximum temperatures around 28°C. Scattered light to moderate showers are likely in parts of the state during evening, according to IMD and private weather trackers.

Manthan Samvaad 2025, held on October 2 in Hyderabad, will gather intellectuals and citizens for a day of free public discourse. Marking Gandhi Jayanti, the event features discussions on national security, science, law, economy, and cultural dialogue

MLRIT celebrated Bathukamma with traditional songs, flower arrangements, and a festive atmosphere. College Treasurer Marri Mamata Reddy emphasized the importance of preserving culture alongside academic excellence and assured that the celebration would be held on a grand scale every year

IHM Shri Shakti was awarded the Tourism Excellence Award 2025 in the hospitality institution (private) category by the Telangana State Tourism Department. The award was presented by Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, recognizing the institute's contribution to hospitality education and tourism promotion

The 8th lucky draw of the Dasara Shopping Bonanza 2025 was held at CMR Family Mall, Secunderabad. Bhanu Prakash won the first prize. The event was attended by key figures from CMR Family Mall and Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today

Ramraj Cotton has launched a new showroom in Choutuppal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, with a special focus on its newly introduced anti-bacterial dhotis. The company also continues to expand its presence across southern states and globally through online sales and exports