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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Indian Bank is hosting the Assets Fair 2025 in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, on September 20–21, featuring over 120 residential and commercial properties from multiple zones. The fair aims to provide buyers and investors transparent opportunities to purchase at attractive prices
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BJP MP Etala Rajender from Malkajgiri has publicly denied rumours of his defection to another party, calling the reports false and misleading. In a statement posted on X, he criticised certain media outlets and YouTube channels for spreading misinformation and urged them not to tarnish his reputation.
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A farmer couple from Pothireddpally village in Telangana’s Medak district attempted suicide due to mounting debts of Rs. 5 lakh, incurred while arranging their daughters’ weddings. The husband succumbed to the poison, while his wife remains in critical condition at Gandhi Hospital.
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IMD-Hyderabad has forecast thunderstorms in Hyderabad till September 25. Heavy rainfall is likely on Saturday in Nizamabad, Sangareddy, Kamareddy, and Nagarkurnool. After a brief spell of sunshine on Friday, rains are expected to return by early Saturday
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Ahead of local body polls, several Congress leaders and workers from Nalgonda joined the BRS, accusing the Congress government of failing to deliver on promises. BRS leader Ravinder Kumar welcomed them, asserting the party’s grassroots loyalty and commitment to welfare schemes
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Telangana government has declared the Secretariat a no-fly zone for drones after images of the building during Ganesh immersion went viral. Signages will be installed, and violators face stern action, drawing sharp social media reactions
