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Hyderabad saw a record 3.03 lakh Ganesh idols immersed, causing nearly 20,000 tonnes of waste. GHMC sanitation workers faced challenges clearing it, eight times the normal daily waste. Environmentalists urge eco-friendly idols and better waste disposal methods

Families of two brain-dead men from Nellore and Nizamabad donated their organs under the Jeevandan program. Doctors retrieved three organs from each, including liver and kidneys, which were given to patients in need. Their selfless act gave others a new life

The University College of Law at Osmania University is severely damaged due to water seepage. Rain entered the library, damaging books and electricals. With repair works stalled, students and staff fear for their safety as the building’s condition continues to worsen

The Pharma Leadership Conclave 2025 at the University of Hyderabad, organized by HMA and HEERA, brought pharma leaders together to discuss Bharat’s growing role in global pharma, focusing on innovation, R&D, compliance, and collaboration between industry and academia

he foundation stone for Phase II & III of the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project will be laid Monday. The Rs 7,360 crore project will bring 20 TMC of Godavari water to Hyderabad, boosting water supply and rejuvenating the Musi River

Land acquisition for the 7.5-km Old City Metro stretch is nearly complete, with 550+ demolitions done. Rs 433 crore compensation has been paid, and preparatory work is ongoing. Sensitive heritage sites are being protected as pillar locations are finalized for construction

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, claiming Telangana’s Gurukuls have declined due to neglect. He demanded payment of pending salaries for 2,500 contract staff and said Congress had undone the BRS government’s educational progress in 22 months

The immersion of over 2.70 lakh Ganesh idols continued in Hyderabad and its suburbs for the second day. GHMC ensured smooth flow with cranes, artificial ponds, and repairs along the 303-km procession route. Commissioner RV Karnan praised the well-planned execution

After Ganesh idol immersion, GHMC teams started cleaning major roads in Hyderabad, removing over 11,000 tons of waste. However, many internal roads and colonies remain dirty. Residents are worried about hygiene and say cleanup in their areas hasn’t started yet

MLRIT has offered 146 free admissions to sports students since 2017, making it the only engineering college in Telangana to do so consistently. MLA Marri Rajashekar Reddy said the aim is to help students succeed in both sports and education

An elderly couple in Rasnam village, Vikarabad, died by suicide after a family dispute. The husband hanged himself, and the wife drowned in a well nearby. Police have registered a case and sent the bodies for postmortem examination

A speeding car hit a police vehicle in Langer Houz on Sunday morning, killing a woman named Kashvi on the spot. Four others were injured, two critically. The injured were taken to hospital, and a case has been registered by police

A man attempting suicide by jumping into Dundigal lake in Medchal-Malkajgiri was rescued by Hydraa’s Disaster Response Force on Saturday. Identified as Mohammad Rahim, 35, he cited family disputes. The team later handed him over to the police

India will witness a total lunar eclipse on the night of September 7 and early hours of September 8, 2025. The umbral phase will last from 9.57 pm to 1.27 am, with the totality phase from 11 pm to 12.23 am

The Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad’s Old City started late, with Balapur Ganesh crossing Charminar around 3 PM. Despite police urging early starts, many idols were delayed. Heavy security, including RAF deployment, was arranged in sensitive areas for smooth movement

District Collector Anudeep Durishetty said land acquisition for the Khammam Fort ropeway has been completed and work will start within a week. The Rs 29 crore project will be executed by Conveyor and Ropeway Services Private Limited to boost tourism

DGP Dr Jitender said Ganesh idol immersions across Telangana were going on peacefully. He reviewed arrangements from the Control Room and confirmed the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh was immersed before 2 pm, with large-scale immersions at PVNR Marg and Hussain Sagar proceeding smoothly

A 20-year-old youth, Mohammed Basith, who was kidnapped from Shantinagar in Bhupalpally on Friday, was found murdered in Mulugu forest on Saturday. Police suspect financial disputes led to the crime. Three men have been named in the complaint

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made a surprise visit to Hussain Sagar during the Khairatabad Ganesh immersion on Saturday. He raised Ganapati Bappa Morya slogans from a platform set up by the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi and wore a saffron kanduva

During the Ganesh idol immersion procession at KPHB, Rambabu from Kukatpally was stabbed by unidentified youths following an argument. He was shifted to a private hospital and is stable. KPHB police have launched an investigation into the incident