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A six-year-old girl and her 41-year-old relative were killed after a speeding lorry hit them while they were crossing a road near Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Sunday night.

Ganesh idol immersions continued at Hussain Sagar for the second day on Saturday, with hundreds of idols awaiting immersion. More than 40 cranes were deployed, while heavy crowds and vehicular movement created challenges for sanitation teams along procession routes.

Traffic restrictions will continue on major Hyderabad roads on Saturday as Ganesh idol immersion processions continue. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged motorists to avoid congested routes, while police and traffic personnel worked to facilitate the immersion of remaining idols.

Political and regional campaign tracks are finding a new audience among young revellers during Ganesh immersion festivities at Hyderabad’s Tank Bund. Viral videos have amplified the trend online, while police restrictions on sound systems and competing political narratives have added to tensions

Tension prevailed at Tank Bund after Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi members protested barricading and attempted to remove iron structures installed by GHMC and police. The protesters demanded that devotees be allowed to immerse Ganesh idols at Tank Bund.

Water quality at Hussain Sagar has deteriorated, with yellowish colour and foul smell alarming visitors and residents. BPPA officials attributed the change to seasonal weather conditions and pollution, and said bioremediation measures are being taken to control the stench during summer.

Mild tension broke out at Tank Bund during Dr B R Ambedkar’s death anniversary when Mala Sangham members confronted Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, demanding amendments to the SC classification law. Police quickly dispersed the protesters, and no untoward incidents were reported.

The eco-friendly Khairatabad Ganesh Shobha Yatra began at 8 am on Saturday with special pooja and slogans of ‘Ganapathi Bappa Morya.’ The procession moved towards NTR Garden amid heavy police security, with immersion expected by noon.

A portion of an old heritage building at Darulshifa in Hyderabad, once the MCH office, collapsed shortly after midnight on Friday. No casualties were reported. Officials and public representatives rushed to the spot, while historians recalled its civic legacy

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government lacked funds and land for welfare schemes and slammed the BJP and Election Commission over fake votes and reservation issues. He laid the foundation for a statue of Sardar Sarvai Pappanna Goud

A 40-year-old woman attempting suicide by jumping into Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar lake was rescued by a bystander before police could arrive. Distressed over family issues, she was later counselled by Lake Police and handed over to her family

The GHMC workers pruned around a half-dozen trees, citing tree branches became a hurdle for streetlights on Tank Bund as a reason.

This M-47 Patton Tank happens to be one of the 66 tanks knocked out by the Indian Army in December 1971 and presented to the people of the twin cities by Lt Gen WAG Pinto

The day began at the foot of the Annamayya statue on Tank Bund, where flowers were offered and traditional melodies resonated gently through the morning breeze

People from all political backgrounds and various sections of society gathered at Nizam College Grounds on Sunday to join the rally, which proceeded to the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue at Tank Bund. Waving the national tricolour, the protestors raised slogans against the BJP-led government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

City Police Commissioner, CV Anand along with the officials of the Hyderabad City Police visited Ram Mandir at Gowliguda and other places on the procession route and inspected the security arrangements.

A boat and jetty were damaged in the fire mishap occurred on Sunday night

The surroundings of Manakondur mini tank bund become dirty due to lack of maintenance. Moreover, it has become a safe zone for liquor consumption and other illegal activities

The Central Zone police increased their presence by deploying additional forces and police vans as a precautionary measure to address potential law and order concerns. Dalit groups briefly gathered at the location to stage their protest. Senior police officials were on-site, actively overseeing the situation.

DGP Dr Jitender says the entire process is being monitored from the DGP office and the ICCC building