Telangana

Tension prevailed in Zaheerabad after 30-year-old Gulla Sekhar died by suicide following alleged police torture during a theft case inquiry. His family and BRS leaders staged a protest on NH 65, while police detained MLA K Manik Rao and denied the allegations.

Private hospitals in Hyderabad organised walks, awareness sessions and fitness activities on Tuesday to mark World Heart Day. Events included Yashoda Hospitals’ ‘1 Minute Heart Challenge’, CARE Hospitals’ awareness walk, a new valve clinic and campaigns highlighting cardiovascular risks.

A HCLTech study found that 84 per cent of global wealth management firms believe their operating models need fundamental redesign to realise AI’s potential. While 98 per cent are pursuing AI initiatives, only slightly more than 7 per cent are building agentic AI capabilities.

Madhapur police arrested Srinivas Raviteja in connection with the death of 29-year-old Sharon Nikitha Topno at a Siddiqui Nagar hotel. Police said the suspect allegedly confessed during questioning and is expected to be brought to Hyderabad for judicial remand.

Former BRS MLA Gongidi Sunitha questioned donations being sought for development works at Yadadri temple, alleging that several projects had already been sanctioned or promised. She accused the Congress government of failing to allocate funds and demanded action against the temple EO.

Sanitary workers and scavengers working at police stations across Telangana staged a protest at the Secretariat, seeking payment of salaries pending for 20 months. Workers said about 4,500 people were affected and appealed to senior officials to clear their dues.

The Samajwadi Party criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his remarks on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva. The BJP also questioned his comments, while the Congress defended Reddy and accused the BJP of using religious issues for political gain.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao demanded fair compensation and rehabilitation for families whose houses were demolished in Maddur. He accused the Congress government of carrying out demolitions without prior notice and questioned whether court orders were being respected.

Second-year students of JNTU-Sulthanpur in Sangareddy staged a protest alleging harassment and ragging by third-year students. The students blocked NH-161, demanding action against those responsible and urging the police and management to curb ragging on the campus.

The second edition of the Federal Bank Gunners Soldierathon Hyderabad drew 6,610 runners at the Artillery Centre, Golconda. Organised by Fitistan, the event promoted fitness and marked the 200-year legacy of the Regiment of Artillery.

BRS legal cell advocate Jakkula Laxman denied reports that KT Rama Rao’s passport had been seized in the Formula-E race case. He said the ACB had only sought passport protection and warned that reports before a court order could amount to contempt.

KNRUHS has announced the second phase of MDS counselling for the 2026–27 academic year. Eligible candidates can exercise web options on September 29 and 30. Candidates must follow seat-allotment and fee-payment rules to participate and secure admission.

The FPTA will hold its 65th Annual General Meeting in Hyderabad from October 3 to 5. More than 1,000 paper traders are expected to attend the event, which will feature technical seminars and discussions on developments and challenges.

Centrum Air has launched a twice-weekly direct service between Hyderabad and Tashkent, establishing an air link between South India and Central Asia. GHIAL said the new route will improve connectivity and facilitate business, trade and cultural exchanges.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise to return lands acquired from farmers for Hyderabad Pharma City. He backed ongoing farmer protests and also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Former Maoist leaders have urged the Chhattisgarh High Court and Central and State governments to revoke the death sentences imposed on 10 adivasis in the Jeeram Ghati case. They also sought the release of Maoist and political prisoners.

A group of burglars allegedly broke into a flat at Flotilla Apartments in Manikonda and fled with Rs 80,000 in cash and other valuables. The incident has revived concerns over burglary groups described as ‘Chaddi gangs’ and their modus operandi.

Repeated deer and blackbuck hunting cases involving Hyderabad residents are raising questions about the source and movement of venison in the city. Recent arrests, meat seizures and licensed firearms have prompted calls for investigators to trace the entire supply chain.

Hyderabad-based EON Space Labs has secured a patent for MIRA, a miniaturised space telescope-based imaging system. Weighing 502 grams, the system is designed to provide high-definition multispectral Earth observation imagery for commercial applications across agriculture, mining, marine and insurance.

NSO data highlights the financial burden of healthcare in Telangana, where average hospitalisation costs Rs 52,743. Medical travel adds another expense, with Indian households spending an average Rs 32,167 per health-related overnight trip, excluding treatment costs themselves.

Demolitions for the Maddur-Chintaldinne road-widening project in CM Revanth Reddy's Kodangal constituency entered their second day amid heavy police deployment. Despite protests over lack of compensation and allegations that the project benefits private landowners, 19 families were left homeless, prompting opposition BRS leaders to stage demonstrations against the government.

The death toll in the Naspur road accident rose to five after 33-year-old Ramtenki Divya Vani died during treatment in Warangal. Two women died instantly and two others later succumbed after a lorry collided with their auto-rickshaw

Mailardevpally police apprehended two minors, aged 14 and 15, for their alleged involvement in vehicle thefts.

University of Hyderabad Students’ Union election results are expected Tuesday after around 80 percent of 5,900 votes were polled. A total of 220 candidates contested nine central posts and 59 school board councillor seats, with counting scheduled for afternoon