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Activists of the Telangana Rythu Sangham staged protests across Khammam, demanding urgent supply of urea and opposing the Centre’s decision to lift duties on cotton imports. Leaders blamed the fertiliser shortage on delayed imports and halted production at Ramagundam.
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A credible national policy that supports donor families, and an active central government role can bridge India’s trust gap in organ donation
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A portion of the old Collectorate building in Adilabad collapsed due to heavy rains on Thursday, narrowly missing in-charge Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao’s scheduled visit. The veranda roof caved in, damaging departmental files and nearly injuring two policemen stationed outside the treasury office.
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South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to review the status of ongoing and proposed railway projects in Telangana. . The CM assured full support for land acquisition and cost-sharing.
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For the first time, Telangana’s government degree colleges and university constituent colleges will admit students through spot admissions. TGCHE announced the schedule, with over 2 lakh seats available. Local students will get preference, though non-locals can also apply
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has reiterated the state's commitment to completing pending railway projects and called on railway authorities to accelerate connectivity between Hyderabad and Amaravati, as promised under the AP Reorganisation Act.
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BRSV activists staged a protest at Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, demanding cancellation of the recent Group-1 exam over alleged irregularities. They accused the Congress government of neglecting unemployed youth and highlighted a disparity in selection numbers between English and Telugu medium candidates.
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The Saifabad police, along with CCS, arrested two men for stealing jewellery worth Rs 1.5 crore from a Basheerbagh store. The accused, who lost heavily in IPL betting, were caught near Nampally railway station. All ornaments were recovered intact
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University of Hyderabad students launched an indefinite hunger strike against the administration’s decision to dissolve the Students union 2024-25 before its tenure ended. Students allege bias in election scheduling, while the university cites Lyngdoh Committee guidelines for conducting polls this month
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Security forces in Chhattisgarh launched coordinated operations against Maoist insurgents, resulting in the deaths of eight to ten Maoists, including senior most leader Modem Balakrishna and leaders from the CPI (Maoist) Odisha State Committee. The encounter took place in Gariaband district.
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Hyderabad-based startup Abyom SpaceTech has conducted over 250 rocket engine hot-fire tests and opened a $2.5 million fundraising round. Incubated at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, it is developing India’s first VTVL demonstrator and modular rocket test facility for space and defence
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Medak town experienced a torrential downpour on Thursday, receiving 17.5 cm of rainfall within five hours. Several low-lying areas were flooded, paralysing traffic and daily life. Neighbouring mandals and parts of Sangareddy and Siddipet districts also saw heavy to moderate rain.
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Nearly five months after its inauguration, the Hydraa police station at Buddha Bhavan in Hyderabad remains non-functional. Despite staff being deputed, legal clearances and procedural amendments under BNS 2023 are pending, delaying its operationalisation and raising concerns among complainants
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The Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections across government schools, hostels, mid-day meal centres, and private food outlets in Hyderabad, uncovering serious hygiene violations. Several facilities lacked food licences, used synthetic colours, and stored food in non-food-grade containers.
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A controversy has erupted in Hyderabad over the use of the ‘Dr.’ prefix by physiotherapists, following a directive from the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) that was swiftly withdrawn after backlash. Physiotherapists argue that their professional council permits the prefix, while MBBS doctors contest the claim.
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Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Wednesday, with Hayathnagar recording 103.8 mm of rainfall. Several eastern areas were inundated, causing traffic congestion and disruption to normal life. Other parts, including Vanasthalipuram, Bandlaguda and L B Nagar, also recorded moderate rainfall
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Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, Chairman of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, inspected flyovers in Hyderabad and reviewed safety measures. He also visited the HGCL office, where officials explained ORR traffic management systems. He stressed that road safety must remain a priority
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The Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) will host the first Traffic Summit 2025 on September 18–19 at Jal Vihar, Hyderabad. The event will focus on safe cities, sustainable transport, road safety and public participation, with open registration for citizens
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A cab driver, Usman Ali, allegedly fled with Rs 25 lakh cash from a City Union Bank team in Balanagar. He tricked the staff after pretending car trouble and escaped with the cash box. Police have launched a search
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The Task Force (East) arrested a man in Hyderabad for possessing and attempting to sell blackbuck horns. The suspect, a mason from Shaheen Nagar, had earlier powdered and sold portions claiming medicinal value. A case was booked under the Wildlife Protection Act
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The GRP and RPF arrested two persons at Secunderabad railway station and seized 16.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 8.4 lakh. The suspects were transporting the consignment from Vizianagaram to Delhi. A key supplier remains absconding
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been chosen for the Green Leadership Award 2025, to be presented in New York on September 24. The award recognises his efforts in urban greening and ecological initiatives that transformed Telangana and Hyderabad’s green cover
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A man addicted to alcohol hacked his aunt to death with an axe at Ippalagudem in Venkatapuram mandal, Mulugu district, after she refused to give him money for liquor. He later surrendered at the police station with the weapon
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BRS leaders welcomed the Telangana High Court verdict, calling it a warning to the Congress government against misuse of police powers. They alleged nearly 5,000 cases were filed against social media activists and vowed to continue resisting attempts to suppress dissent
