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Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species

Hundreds of farmers from Peddemul, Tandur, and Yelal blocked the Tandur–Mahabubnagar highway in Vikarabad district, protesting acute urea shortages and frequent power outages that are severely affecting paddy cultivation. Traffic was halted for over a kilometre

Mahindra University has partnered with Japan’s Kagawa University to enable student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and cross-border learning. The collaboration aims to engage students with Japan’s innovation ecosystem while co-creating knowledge to address societal challenges

Farmers in Telangana, particularly in Suryapet and Narayanpet, face severe urea shortages, queuing overnight at PACS centers. Despite government assurances and token-based distribution, long waits, black-market sales, and technical glitches continue, threatening a 10–15 per cent drop in Kharif crop yields

Coursera has introduced free course previews and India-focused pricing to enhance accessibility. Learners can access the first module of nearly every course, including AI-powered support, while subscriptions like Coursera Plus start at Rs 2,099 per month, offering 10,000 plus courses

Osmania University College of Engineering has partnered with AI LINC Technologies to upskill students in AI, ML, and Data Analytics. The MoA includes workshops, certification programmes, and real-world exposure, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry demands

ACB arrested Mani Harika, Town Planning Officer at Narsingi Municipal Office, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh for LRS approvals. Officials recovered Rs 4 lakh during the sting operation, and she was remanded in judicial custody

Under Operation Amanat, SCR’s RPF Cyber Cell recovered 34 lost mobile phones in August, returning nine to owners. Using CEIR portal and IMEI tracking, the team handled 125 complaints across multiple divisions, earning praise from SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava

The Telangana High Court’s cancellation of Group-1 Mains results drew strong criticism from BRS, which accused the Congress of shielding malpractice. Party leaders demanded a fresh exam, vacancy notification, and an apology from CM Revanth Reddy for betraying unemployed youth

BRS leaders lashed out at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after the Telangana High Court ordered re-evaluation or re-examination of Group-1 Mains. Accusing the Congress of selling posts, they demanded a CBI probe and called for a fresh exam to ensure fairness

KNRUHS has scheduled MBBS and BDS admissions counselling for 2025-26 from September 9 to 11 at Warangal. Eligible candidates, including children of Telangana government employees serving outside the State, must attend with necessary documents and employment certificates for verification

BRS leader Koppula Eshwar accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar of neglecting Gurukul schools, holding them responsible for over 110 student deaths. He alleged corruption, unpaid staff, and scams in welfare institutions under Congress rule

Former Minister T Harish Rao slammed the Telangana government after the High Court exposed irregularities in the Group-1 exam. He and BRS leader Y Satish Reddy demanded accountability, with calls for a CBI probe and UPSC oversight in future examinations

The Telangana High Court set aside TGPSC Group-1 Mains results, citing “glaring lapses” in evaluation. Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao directed the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) to re-evaluate all answer scripts within eight months and warned of a full re-exam if irregularities recur. Postings to 563 vacancies have been put on hold.

Telangana Maoist Tippiri Tirupathi, alias Debuji, has been named the new General Secretary of CPI (Maoist), succeeding Nambala Keshav Rao. Tirupathi, a Dalit leader from Korutla, previously served as politburo member and led the Central Military Commission.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the Telangana High Court verdict on the TSPSC Group-1 Mains, calling it justice for unemployed youth. He accused CM Revanth Reddy’s Congress government of incompetence and demanded immediate compliance with the court’s directions.

BRS leader Balagoni Sai Charan Goud bagged the Ganesh laddu at Rudraram’s historic Ganesh Gadda temple for the third consecutive year, winning the auction for Rs. 7 lakh. Proceeds from the auction will go towards the temple’s development.

Tension flared at the Gajwel market yard in Siddipet as two women farmers clashed with footwear while waiting in a long queue for scarce urea supplies. Farmers criticised the Congress government, alleging daily struggles for fertiliser due to the shortage.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao countered Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s claim that abstaining parties in the vice presidential election were backing the BJP. KTR said BRS owed allegiance only to Telangana’s people, not Delhi’s power games, branding it the “A-team” of Telangana.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday paid tributes to poet and activist Kaloji Narayana Rao on his birth anniversary, hailing him as a pioneer of Telangana and crusader for people’s rights. He urged youth to draw inspiration from Kaloji’s ideals.

Two farmers lost their lives due to electrocution in Mahabubabad district in separate incidents over the past two days. Police said one farmer died while switching on an irrigation pump, while another succumbed while guarding his maize field.

India defeated Oman 3-2 on penalties to win bronze at their CAFA Nations Cup debut. Udanta Singh, Rahul Bheke, and Gurpreet Sandhu played key roles in the victory

GITAM University hosted a Pro Kabaddi League engagement event featuring Telugu Titans, E Prasad Rao, and skipper Vijay Malik, with interactions, games, and quizzes that highlighted kabaddi’s growing global appeal

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana