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The Telangana government has declared September 6 a general holiday for all government offices, schools and colleges in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts due to the Ganesh immersion. October 11, a second Saturday, will be a working day instead.

Motorists in Mailardevpally, Katedan, Budvel and Madhuban are struggling with slushy stretches, potholes and damaged roads following rains. Residents complain of accidents, waterlogging, mosquito menace and defunct streetlights, demanding urgent repairs from authorities to ensure safety and improve commuting conditions

The Anti-Corruption Bureau officials trapped and arrested Kama Srinivas Rao, a revenue inspector at Nizamabad Municipal Corporation, while accepting a bribe of Rs. 7,000 for processing a VLT file

Irrigation experts have questioned the Telangana government’s push to revive the Tummidi Hatti barrage under the Pranahita-Chevella project. They cite topographical, engineering and environmental challenges, arguing that gravity flow is impractical and pumping stations, fresh surveys and CWC clearances are unavoidable.

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A17 5G, its most affordable AI-powered smartphone in the Galaxy A series. Priced from Rs 18,999, it features Circle to Search, Gemini Live, on-device voice mail, a Super AMOLED display, and a 50MP OIS camera

Mohd Shaker hit a brilliant 251 for Postal Cricket Club against Sri Chakra in the HCA B-Division league. The match featured other notable performances, including Osmania University’s 315/8 and Vijay Hanuman’s 305

Hyderabad struck early in the semifinal of the Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament, reducing Haryana to 6/2 while chasing 272. Hyderabad had earlier posted 225 and 254 in their two innings

Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a 41-34 win over Bengaluru Bulls, with Ashu Malik leading the way. Despite a late fightback from the Bulls, Delhi's defense and raids sealed a dominant victory

Bhadradri Braves defeated Basara Vidyuts 37-32 to enter the semifinals, while Jogulamba Lions edged out Yadadri Yoddhas 42-39. Both teams secured spots in the last-four stage of the Yuva Telangana Kabaddi Championship

Pawan Sehrawat praises the new tie-breaker rule in PKL, calling it interesting and beneficial. He emphasizes teamwork and adaptation, focusing on executing plans based on individual player strengths and team needs

Futsal coach Reza Kordi believes India has great potential as they prepare for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers. The team has assembled top talents and aims for success in Kuwait

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao suspended MLC K Kavitha for her remarks against senior leaders, sparking strong reactions across Telangana. Party cadres and leaders backed KCR, praising his decision to place the organisation’s interests above family ties

The heaviest rainfall in 50 years from August 26 to 28 devastated Telangana’s irrigation network, damaging over 600 minor tanks and canals. Kamareddy, Sangareddy, Medak and Adilabad districts were worst hit, with more than 2.2 lakh acres of crops submerged

Teachers in Telangana staged a massive protest at Dharna Chowk demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). MLC Pingili Sripal criticised the Congress government for failing to act on its promise to scrap the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)

Students Federation of India activists staged a protest at the ministers’ quarters in Hyderabad over Rs 8,158 crore pending fee reimbursement dues and other education issues. They demanded an Education Minister, faculty recruitment, infrastructure upgrades, and welfare measures for students

Prohibition and Excise Station, Golconda, officials arrested two men and seized 1.2 kg of ganja, two phones, and a bike in Hyderabad. The accused, both Golconda residents, sold ganja at a toddy compound in Langar Houz

A 63-year-old Hyderabad resident lost Rs 43 lakh after fraudsters lured him with a fake Axis Bank IPO offer on WhatsApp. Police arrested one suspect, linked to 19 cases nationwide, for supplying bank accounts to the fraud network

The Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia will run from October 2 to 26, 2025, featuring 10 teams including debutants Goa Guardians. Hyderabad Black Hawks meet Calicut Heroes in the opener, with 38 matches scheduled across 21 match days

Hyderabad police busted an online betting racket operating the banned Khelo Games apps and arrested eight persons. Two key suspects are absconding. The gang created fake user IDs and bank accounts, with transactions worth Rs 29.8 lakh frozen

The Telangana government has issued a notification entrusting the CBI with a probe into alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project. The move follows reports from the NDSA and the Justice PC Ghose Commission, with the Cabinet approving the decision