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Khammam constable Pilli Raju completed the challenging Spiti Full Marathon in 6.13 hours at 15,000 ft altitude, earning the ‘Best Motivator Runner’ title. The seasoned athlete now boasts over 300 medals and recently finished the 60 km Bison Ultra as well

All wine and toddy shops in Rachakonda Police Commissionerate (except Bhongir zone) will remain closed from 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM Sunday due to Ganesh idol immersion. The police have warned of strict action against any violations of this order

A 30-year-old Nigerian national, Ali Enuke Fortunatus Akudinanwa alias Fortune, was deported from Hyderabad for overstaying his visa. Previously involved in drug cases and working as a DJ, he was found illegally residing and was deported with FRRO assistance

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised both Centre and State for denying BC reservations in premier law universities, including NALSAR. He said despite National BC Commission’s 2020 directive, quotas were not implemented. BRS submitted a letter to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Excise officials in Malkajgiri arrested three persons, Kishore, Shiva and Akhil, for selling ganja. Kishore allegedly brought 2.2 kilograms of ganja from Maharashtra and, with his associates, was searching for customers when they were nabbed. A case was registered.

The proposed Rs 259.99 crore retaining wall along Rallavagu and the Godavari to protect low-lying colonies in Mancherial remains on paper. Despite sanctions and tenders, work has not started, leaving residents vulnerable to repeated flooding during heavy rains

The 11th edition of iPHEX 2025 is being held on Sept 4–5 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by Pharmexcil, the global pharma expo hosts 700 plus Indian exporters and 500 delegates from 120 plus countries, highlighting India’s pharmaceutical leadership

IIIT-Hyderabad played a key role in building ‘Adi Vaani’, India’s first AI-powered translator for tribal languages. Supporting Santali, Bhili, Mundari, and Gondi, it uses neural translation and speech tools to bridge communication gaps and preserve tribal heritage

DRDO’s DMRL in Hyderabad transferred advanced defence materials technologies to BHEL, JSPL, and SAIL, including Radomes and high-strength steels for missiles and naval applications. DRDO also signed an MoU with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau for technical support

Hyderabad residents can witness a rare total lunar eclipse or ‘Blood Moon’ on September 7, starting at 8:58 PM. The red moon phase will begin around 11 PM and last till 12:22 AM. The full eclipse ends at 2:25 AM

Irrigation expert V Prakash Rao said the Ghose Commission report on KLIS pointed to procedural and technical lapses but made no mention of corruption. He defended the project’s cost escalation as justified and asked Kavitha to prove her graft allegations

A 57-year-old Hyderabad woman nearly died after a betel nut slipped into her airway during sleep. She was rushed to Kamineni Hospitals with severe breathing distress. Doctors removed the object via bronchoscopy, saving her life despite multiple pre-existing health conditions

A Nalgonda POCSO Court sentenced a man to 22 years of imprisonment for raping a minor in Dhonipamul village. The convict was fined Rs 35,000, with the court ordering Rs 10 lakh compensation for the victim’s rehabilitation

Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) across Telangana staged a protest at the Health Commissioner's office in Koti, demanding regularisation of their jobs, fair pay, and job security. They accused the government of ignoring election promises and creating unrealistic work expectations

The final darshan of the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh drew record crowds, with 25 lakh devotees visiting the pandal. Immersion preparations begin Friday, with a Shobha Yatra at 6 am on September 6 and completion planned by noon at Hussain Sagar

Nearly 950 police personnel will be deployed in Nalgonda for the Ganesh immersion procession on Friday. Security arrangements include CCTV surveillance, traffic diversions, floodlights and cranes at key sites, with 5,984 idols set to be immersed across the district

The GHMC reported Rs. 759.98 crore in revenue from April to August 2025, a 90 per cent rise from last year. Officials attributed the growth to real estate activity and upcoming H-CITI infrastructure projects boosting confidence in Hyderabad’s property sector.

SR University, Warangal, hosted the International Higher Education Fair-2025 with participation from over 30 global universities. More than 2,500 students explored admissions, scholarships and career pathways.

Excise officials in Serilingampally caught Vamshi Krishna, an AP native, with 94.2 grams of charas. He had allegedly brought the drug from Himachal Pradesh, where he runs a dhaba, planning to sell it at a higher price in Hyderabad

Hyderabad police raided a house in Lalithabagh and seized 195 liquor bottles being sold illegally. Three people, including repeat offender Shobha Rani, were arrested. The house was reportedly used as a late-night drinking spot for customers