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The CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 began in Hyderabad with policymakers, industry leaders and sustainability experts discussing India’s Net Zero transition. The event also featured the Power Plant Summit and PaperTech 2026, focusing on energy efficiency, clean technologies and sustainable manufacturing.

South Central Railway has announced special trains between Hyderabad and Vatva to clear the extra rush during Ganesh Chaturthi. The services will operate on September 19 and 21, with halts at major stations including Pune, Surat, Vadodara and Vikarabad.

The Government of Sharjah and WTITC have signed an MoU to strengthen technology and innovation collaboration. The partnership will support applied research, technology transfer, pilot projects, knowledge exchange and commercialisation, while connecting Sharjah’s innovation ecosystem with the global Telugu technology community.

Rising rents and sustained housing demand are encouraging property owners in Hyderabad’s Old City to add floors or redevelop ancestral properties. Rental agents say location, connectivity, schools, hospitals, markets, security and parking are driving demand and supporting higher rental values.

A 24-karat gold-coated Ganesh idol adorned with more than 3.83 lakh American diamonds has become an attraction at Feelkhana in Hyderabad’s Begum Bazaar. Crafted by eight Kolkata goldsmiths over eight months, the idol combines intricate jewellery work with traditional elements.

Hussain Sagar witnessed a small number of Ganesh idol immersions on the third day of Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities. Devotees brought idols from their homes, while families gathered along Tank Bund. The centralised immersion in Hyderabad is scheduled for September 25.

KNRUHS has released the Phase-II seat allotment lists for MBBS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026-27. Allotted candidates must report to their respective colleges, complete document verification and pay fees by 4 pm on September 19.

The Telangana Polytechnic Joint Action Committee condemned alleged derogatory remarks by Technical Education Commissioner A Sridevasena during a meeting on GO 97. The committee, which opposes the merger of polytechnics with YISU, continued its protest and demanded withdrawal of the order.

Dr P Srihari, an Outstanding Scientist, has assumed charge as Director of DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad. During his career, he has contributed to radar, missile defence, anti-satellite and MRSAM programmes, including key technology development and project leadership roles.

A joint team of Hyderabad City Police, GHMC, HYDRAA, Roads and Buildings Department and other agencies inspected the 19-km Ganesh immersion route on Tuesday. Around 20,000 police personnel will be deployed, while CCTV cameras and specialised teams will monitor security.

A 30-year-old daily labourer from Rangareddy district, who was declared brain dead following a road accident, donated his liver and corneas to needy patients. His father gave consent for the donation under Telangana’s State-run Jeevandan organ donation initiative.

At least 15 passengers were injured when a TGSRTC bus collided with a speeding tipper lorry on the Kuntloor–Rajiv Gruhakalpa road in Hayathnagar on Tuesday. Residents and paramedics shifted the injured to government hospitals for treatment.

The IMD, Hyderabad, has forecast thunderstorms and light to moderate rain across Telangana from September 17 to 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam on September 19 and 20, followed by a wider warning.

Police have solved the murder of Begumpet cab driver Rajshekhar, whose body was found at Rudraram in Patancheru. A four-member gang from Maharashtra allegedly posed as passengers, took control of his cab, killed him and fled with the vehicle.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Special Leave Petition in the Lothukunta land issue on limitation grounds, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath said. He added that HYDRAA would consult stakeholders, the State government and legal experts before deciding its next course.

‘Parampara: Pichwai’s Past, Present and Future’ will showcase more than 40 works by five master artists in Hyderabad from September 27 to October 3. The exhibition explores the evolution of Pichwai, from traditional techniques and materials to contemporary interpretations.

Aarthi Scans and Labs has announced a free MRI scan initiative for genuinely deserving patients from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at its Kondapur centre. Eligible patients can avail themselves of the facility through referrals from government hospitals, NGOs or employees.

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Shamshabad) and RGIA police arrested an alleged interstate drug peddler and seized eight kilograms of ganja on Tuesday. Police identified the suspect as Raj Pradhan of Odisha and said he planned to sell the contraband in Hyderabad.

A 22-year-old MBA first-year student, identified as Arya, died of electrocution at a Ganesh pandal at a private hostel of ICFAI University on Monday night. He reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire near the mandapam.

The 15th Annual Legal Era India Conclave 2026 brought legal, judicial, corporate and technology leaders together in Hyderabad. Discussions focused on the changing role of law in business, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, innovation, corporate leadership and governance.