Telangana

Hyderabad traffic police issued a Sunday advisory for Milad Juloos. From 8 AM to 8 PM, traffic will be stopped or diverted in the Old City. Citizens are advised to avoid key areas like Charminar, Nayapul, and Nampally to prevent delays.

The NHRC has directed Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of journalist Shahdev Dey, whose charred body was found in Andaman. IFEI welcomed the order as police arrested four suspects, citing his reporting on illegal activities as the motive

Cyberabad police arrested seven men for robbing Rs 40 lakh from a man in Shankerpally. The mastermind was the victim’s cab driver. Part of the cash (Rs 17.5 lakh) was recovered within 24 hours with help from Sangareddy and Shadnagar police

Fourteen of 20 Indira Mahila Shakti Canteens in Kothagudem have shut due to lack of government support. Women entrepreneurs faced losses, debt and poor facilities as officials failed to ensure bank loans and basic amenities for their business operations

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan joined cable operators protesting at Indira Park against the removal of cables, calling it unconstitutional and unjust. He demanded safety checks of electric poles and urged the government to provide alternatives to safeguard their livelihood

Kishkindhapuri follows a couple who run ghost tours in a creepy town. When a haunted radio station awakens a deadly force, things spiral into horror. With good performances, scary moments, and a tight story, it’s worth the watch

The Colosseum hosted Curated Corridors, focusing on luxury wardrobe styling with Darshana Tulshan and a workshop by Divisha Khaitan. The event included stylish pop-ups, 150 plus artworks, and a mix of fashion, interiors, and design in one grand space

Pothula Padmavathi alias Kalpana, a senior CPI (Maoist) leader associated with the movement for 43 years, surrendered before Telangana police on Saturday. She carried a reward of ₹25 lakh, which the state government has announced will be handed over to her.

Marking 14 years of the Sakala Janula Samme, BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao recalled the 42-day strike of 2011 that united Telangana’s people in their statehood struggle. He hailed the movement as a turning point that ensured Telangana’s formation.

Education department data reveals 78% of government schools in Telangana have fewer than 100 students, with 35% having just 1–30. The figures contrast with CM Revanth Reddy’s claims of rising enrolments, raising concerns over the public education system’s strength.

A Class IX student, Egge Supriya, from Akenapalli village in Bellampalli mandal, died at Government General Hospital after attempting suicide by consuming pesticide. Police have registered a case, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause behind the incident.

In Mancherial, tribals clashed with Forest officials after huts were dismantled and crops destroyed on 80 acres of alleged encroached land within Kawal Tiger Reserve. Sixteen women were detained, and media personnel protested restrictions on covering the conflict.

Factionalism in Warangal Congress resurfaced after MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy complained to TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud against Forest Minister Konda Surekha for making unilateral decisions. The rift, simmering for months, has deepened with repeated clashes between the Konda family and local MLAs.

A Medak woman and her lover have confessed to murdering her two-year-old daughter and burying the body near Shabashpally village. Police exhumed the remains on Friday after tracing the duo to Guntur. Investigation and forensic analysis are ongoing.

A fire broke out at a software company office in Madhapur’s Ayyappa Society on Saturday morning, gutting property worth lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. Locals alerted firefighters, who brought the blaze under control.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation launched a state-of-the-art digital asset tracking system to improve efficiency and prevent misuse. The digitised inventory will record all IT equipment purchases, enable real-time monitoring, and ensure timely replacement of outdated or faulty devices

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

Four sand tractors were trapped in the Manair river near Oded village in Mutharam mandal after a sudden surge in water discharge from the Lower Manair Dam. The drivers climbed onto the vehicles and raised an alarm, prompting a swift rescue by local police.

Jagtial town police arrested Pegadapalli Tahsildar Ravinder on Friday following a complaint of sexual harassment filed by a woman officer. The incident reportedly occurred during an enquiry related to Indiramma housing beneficiaries in Nukapalli.

Heavy rains in the catchment areas triggered increased inflows into Hyderabad’s Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, leading authorities to open the floodgates on Friday. Residents downstream have been urged to stay alert and follow district administration advisories

Over 250 chronic kidney patients and their families attended NephroPlus’ annual flagship event ‘Aashayein’ in Hyderabad. The get-together featured health tips, fun activities, and a talent showcase, aiming to inspire hope and foster community among patients undergoing dialysis treatment

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has brought its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition to India for the first time. The Hyderabad event, running till September 13, focuses on innovation, sustainability, and inclusion across academia, industry, and government

IPEMA will host Poultry India Expo 2025 in Hyderabad from November 25–28. The event will feature 500+ exhibitors, 50,000 visitors, and international experts, spotlighting innovations in automation, sustainable feed, disease control, and poultry industry growth

IACG signed an MoU with Kyoto Seika University, Japan, for student and faculty exchange. The pact aims to boost Telangana’s global opportunities in anime and manga through industry–academia linkages, JETRO partnerships, and creative curriculum development