Telangana

A Punjab man was arrested by Hyderabad Cyber Crime police for allowing cyber fraudsters to use his bank account. The fraud involved duping a city-based freelancer of Rs 86.65 lakh through a fake stock trading offer shared via WhatsApp.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for imposing a road safety cess of Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000 on new vehicle buyers. Calling it anti-people and deceptive, he demanded its immediate withdrawal and accused the state of financial mismanagement

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of ignoring rampant illegal sand mining in the Godavari basin. They alleged misuse of welfare schemes, shortage of funds for gram panchayats, and delay in local body polls, demanding urgent action and allocations for village infrastructure.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad have pushed the water level in Hussain Sagar above its full tank level. GHMC and Irrigation officials are closely monitoring the lake, which is receiving major inflows through city nalas. Pollution remains a persistent issue

GHMC has partnered with UN-accredited NGO 1M1B to train young job seekers in digital and professional skills. Twenty participants were trained in the first batch, with six earning certifications. GHMC officials awarded certificates and promised further job support

The Telangana government has turned to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, once criticised by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to supply drinking water to Hyderabad. The Rs 2,085 crore plan will draw Godavari water through Mallannasagar to meet the city’s growing demand

A woman arriving from Dubai was caught at Hyderabad's RGI Airport with 12 kg of hydroponic cannabis. DRI officials found 6 kg in her baggage, and another 6 kg in a misplaced bag. She was arrested under the NDPS Act

A real estate businessman, Sirigiri Ramesh, was found murdered near Vemulawada temple town in Rajanna-Sircilla district. His throat was slit, and police suspect a land dispute. One accused, Venkatesh, is reported to have surrendered to the police.

A man named Banda Shankar stabbed his wife Manjula to death at her sister's house in Kushaiguda, Hyderabad. He suspected she was having an affair. After promising to reconcile earlier that day, he killed her at night and ran away

A trader was caught by police while allegedly delivering urea to farmers at night in Bhupalapatnam village, Sirpur (T) mandal. Though the trader had valid documents, authorities said action would be taken for violating fertilizer distribution rules.

In Narayanapur village, Asifabad, a woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband over a family dispute. The 38-year-old victim died on the spot. Police are investigating the incident and awaiting a formal complaint to determine the motive.

Telangana’s 42% BC reservation row has left both Congress and BJP politically vulnerable. Congress faces delays due to presidential assent and Supreme Court scrutiny, while BJP’s criticism failed to resonate, highlighting uncertainty ahead of local body elections.

A one-year-old girl in Suryapet died after her drunk father allegedly slammed her against the floor during a quarrel at home. The child suffered fatal injuries and succumbed despite medical care. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Maoist pamphlets appeared in Mulugu district, urging people to mark CPI (Maoist)’s 21st Foundation Week from September 21–27. The central committee called for mass mobilisation, protection of its armed wing PLGA, and resilience against “Operation Kagar.”

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

In a joint operation, the GRP, RPF, and Eagle Team apprehended a 20-year-old agricultural labourer at Secunderabad railway station for smuggling 21.4 kg of marijuana. The suspect was allegedly working for a drug network based in Andhra Pradesh.

A fertiliser distribution drive turned chaotic in Khammam district as farmers thronged PACS centres in search of urea. At Karepalli, an agriculture officer fainted after being mobbed by the crowd. Despite early arrival and long queues, many farmers were denied urea due to a token-based system favouring prior recipients.

Forest Minister Konda Surekha has announced a strategic plan to position Telangana as an eco-tourism hub, with Niladri Hills set to be developed as a flagship site. Funds will be mobilised from the Tourism and Endowments Departments to support the initiative.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested two men from Gujarat for duping a city resident of Rs 32 lakh through a fake trading app. The accused, including a former Ranji player, are linked to 12 similar fraud cases across multiple States

The Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) has called off its protest and resumed healthcare services across the state after receiving assurances from Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha. The minister, along with senior officials, held late-night talks with TANHA representatives, promising resolution of both financial and administrative concerns.

TTF Hyderabad 2025, a two-day B2B travel trade fair, opened at HICC with 150 exhibitors from 10 States and five countries, and 4,000 travel professionals. Tourism boards and private players showcased offerings to boost business ahead of the festive season

At the SARAS Fair 2025 in Hyderabad, several Self-Help Group women were asked to vacate their stalls to accommodate participants from other states, despite earlier government promises of support. The fair, inaugurated by Minister D. Anasuya, was meant to empower SHG women, but many now allege mismanagement, lack of facilities, and broken assurances.

Financial District is transforming into a “City within a City,” combining work, housing, and lifestyle. Strong rental growth, marquee corporate investments, and 90,000–100,000 upcoming jobs underscore the district’s resilience and end-user-driven real estate demand

GHMC Additional Commissioner stressed the importance of training engineers in heritage restoration while inaugurating a two-day conservation programme by QQSUDA and AKTC. Site visits, expert talks, and live demonstrations were conducted at the Telangana Assembly and Qutb Shahi Tombs