Hyderabad

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

Maharashtra Police are probing a large-scale Mephedrone smuggling network from Hyderabad to Maharashtra, with 12 arrests so far. Investigations focus on the drug trail and network, while joint inspections at Vagdevi Laboratories in Cherlapalli continue for further evidence

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Padma Vibhushan awardee Kaloji Narayana Rao on his birth anniversary, highlighting his contributions to Telangana’s literature and statehood movement, and the BRS government’s efforts to preserve his legacy through awards and institutions

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has set a 100-day deadline for completing development works at Medaram temple. Authorities were instructed to finalise Master Plans for Medaram and Basara temples, with improved facilities, parking, entry/exit points, and check-dams ahead of Jatara 2026

Telangana High Court dismissed an appeal by the State Police Recruitment Board challenging the local quota status of an SC woman candidate for Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Police Constable (AR) in Hyderabad. The division bench upheld the single judge’s earlier ruling in her favour

Telangana High Court directed the State government to submit a status report on implementing a circular regulating spy cameras and ensuring public safety. Heaven Homes Society highlighted inaction despite registered crimes and protests, urging immediate enforcement to protect privacy

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu urged the union government to revive the defunct CCI plant in Adilabad, saying it could generate 3,000 jobs. The CCI estimated Rs 2,000 crore for modernisation. He opposed privatisation, stressing Adilabad’s backward status.

CM Revanth Reddy reaffirmed plans to construct the Tummidi Hatti project and divert 20 TMC ft of Godavari water to Hyderabad. He defended the initiative against Opposition criticism and revealed plans for Musi River rejuvenation and infrastructure development in Budvel

The Congress government’s choice of Mallanna Sagar over Kondapochamma Sagar for Hyderabad’s water supply has triggered debate. Critics argue that Kondapochamma’s proximity and elevation make it cheaper and more practical, while Mallanna Sagar’s higher costs raise concerns about long-term feasibility

Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan won the U-15 girls’ doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Skopje, defeating China’s Zhao Wangqi and Liu Ziling in a thrilling five-set final

The Hyderabad Cricket Association appointed N Sunita Anand as chairperson of its women’s selection panel for 2025–26. Justice P Naveen Rao stressed transparency, assuring selections will be merit-based and fair

A 20-year-old engineering student, D Hithavarshini, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the railway tracks between Ghatkesar and Bibinagar. Police are investigating whether she fell from a train or was hit while crossing. GRP has launched a full probe

CM A Revanth Reddy felicitated world youth archery champion Chikitha Taniparthi in Hyderabad, assuring full government support to help her pursue Olympic success. Top Telangana officials also attended the event

A2H Chess Academy will host an open chess tournament in Kukatpally on September 13–14 with ₹50,000 prize money, open to rated, unrated and beginner players, with registration closing September 12