Telangana

A 57-year-old Bowenpally man was duped of Rs. 3.61 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as antique coin traders on Facebook. Police have registered a case, and investigations are underway to trace the scammers

All junior colleges will have first term holidays from September 27 to October 5. The colleges will be reopened on October 6

Hyderabad authorities have issued a flood warning as Osman Sagar and Himayath Sagar reservoirs discharge a combined 12,000 cusecs due to ongoing rains. Citizens are advised to stay alert and avoid low-lying areas to ensure safety

Premia Academy’s MAITRI 2025, scheduled for October 17, celebrates global arts, literature, music, dance, and theatre. Students from pre-primary to Grade 12 will showcase creativity and cultural diversity under the theme “Forging Futures, One Step at a Time"

The University of Hyderabad commenced the restoration works on the historic home of poet, freedom fighter and first woman governor Sarojini Naidu. The works are expected to be completed by November

Heavy rains have pushed Telangana into crisis mode, with the Godavari and Krishna rivers swelling above warning levels. Major reservoirs are releasing huge outflows, districts face connectivity disruptions, and excess rainfall across the State is heightening the flood threat.

Amid heavy rains in Peddapalli, Transco staff restored power supply to Basanthnagar after an 11 KV feeder line fell into a water body. Using a country boat, linemen carried out emergency repairs despite dangerous conditions, earning appreciation from officials.

Thirty-four retired and serving faculty from the University of Hyderabad have been ranked among the world’s top 2 per cent of highly cited scientists in Stanford/Elsevier’s August 2025 update, spotlighting both veteran researchers and rising scholars for their global academic contributions

On the occasion of Durga Ashtami, Carnatic bhajan prodigy Sooryagayathri captivated a packed audience at MMCCC Hyderabad with devotional renditions. Backed by a traditional ensemble, her soulful recital of bhajans dedicated to Ganesha, Vishnu, Durga, and Krishna enthralled devotee

The South Central Railway has introduced temporary stoppages of select trains at Hitec City, Lingampalli, and Charlapalli stations from September 26 to October 5. The move aims to ease festive rush at Secunderabad Junction and benefit IT corridor commuters

Defying visual impairment and social hurdles, Burla Avanthi from Asifabad secured admission to Osmania Medical College by cracking NEET. Diagnosed with cone dystrophy, she ranked 2,671 under the PwD quota, inspiring many with her determination and academic excellence.

A tribal man, Pawar Bikku Naik, died while being carried across a flooding stream in Anarpalli village, Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Locals blame lack of a bridge for the tragedy and urge authorities to build one to prevent future fatalities.

During Dasara, poachers capture the Indian Roller (Palapitta), Telangana’s state bird, to display at temples, causing high mortality. Experts warn that captivity is fatal, with nearly half dying. Citizens are urged to report cases to AWCS or Forest Department authorities.

The IMD-Hyderabad has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations across Telangana from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely, while an orange alert is in place for very heavy rainfall over the weekend.

Light to moderate rains disrupted life in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Koutala and Vemamanapalli mandals recorded the highest rainfall. The Godavari river crossed the first warning mark in Basar, prompting authorities to alert residents and farmers.

To ensure immediate medical care for tribal students, Bhadrachalam ITDA distributed ₹13 lakh worth of medical kits to 115 remote ashram schools and hostels across Khammam and Kothagudem districts, aiming to improve healthcare access in isolated areas

A shepherd couple from Achelli village, Dulam Shekhar (45) and Susheela (40), were found dead in the forests of Sirpur (T) in Asifabad. Police are investigating, sending injury samples for forensic analysis to determine whether death was due to animal attack or accident.

A 25-year-old doctor in Hyderabad was allegedly harassed and extorted by a man he met on a dating app. The accused assaulted him, threatened exposure, and extorted ₹8,000 before police in Madhapur registered a case and began investigation.

Bad weather in Hyderabad on Friday morning forced the diversion of at least three incoming flights from Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata to other airports, including Vijayawada. Airport officials confirmed the diversions were due to prevailing inclement weather conditions.

The IMD has forecast rain and thundershowers across Hyderabad and several Telangana districts throughout Friday, with gusty winds and lower temperatures. Independent trackers also warned of on-and-off showers across the city, urging residents to prepare for wet weather conditions.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police has advised IT and corporate firms to opt for work-from-home on Friday after heavy rains, citing safety and traffic concerns. The advisory seeks to reduce road congestion and ensure emergency services move without hindrance.

In Adilabad, a trader was arrested for selling counterfeit branded rice by repackaging Public Distribution System (PDS) supplies. Authorities seized six quintals of rice from his auto-rickshaw.

Rajesh Kumar Chiluveri, a 37-year-old private employee from Karimnagar, was declared brain-dead following a road accident on September 20. After being shifted to Hyderabad for treatment, his wife consented to donate his organs under the Jeevandan initiative.

Continuous rainfall since Thursday night has disrupted normal life in Karimnagar district, forcing residents indoors and affecting festive preparations. In Peddapalli’s Ramagundam region, coal production in four opencast mines was halted due to water stagnation, impacting the excavation of nearly 80,000 tonnes.