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Amid mounting criticism over the urea shortage, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urged tighter inter-departmental coordination and proposed a Tirupati-style token system for farmers at PACS centres to ease distribution and prevent chaos. He also lauded officials for rain crisis management

Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu met UAE Minister Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama in Dubai and proposed setting up a joint AI R&D Centre in Hyderabad. He outlined Telangana's vision to become a global AI hub through projects like AI City and AI University.

The success of the GST reforms will depend on how well the States are compensated for the losses they are bound to incur

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has set a firm deadline of December 9, 2027, for the completion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) works, emphasizing that no delays will be tolerated. He directed officials to ensure the completion of the remaining tunnel and instructed JP Associates to expedite the work with the necessary equipment.

Telangana High Court has sought the State government’s response to a petition by a teacher challenging the rule restricting maternity leave to two children. The plea cites constitutional violations and a Supreme Court ruling favouring extended maternity protection

Former Minister and senior MLA T Harish Rao visited the Ambedkar House in London, paying tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who once resided there during his student years.

Telangana High Court directed the State government to clarify why Hyderabad Traffic Police was issuing challans exceeding limits under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The case arose after a petitioner challenged a ₹1,200 fine for triple riding, arguing it was unlawful

Telangana has sought Rs 16,732 crore in central assistance to address losses caused by heavy rains over two consecutive years. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao submitted the request to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking both pending and fresh aid.

A forest beat officer and a watcher were attacked by locals, including a Guthikoya woman, while planting saplings in the Julurupadu forest range of Kothagudem district. The incident, which occurred on August 29, involved physical assault, threats, and abuse.

Shivakumar Namani has been awarded a Ph.D by Dr BR Ambedkar Open University for his research on life skills and study habits and their impact on IX class students’ achievement in Biological Science, under the guidance of Prof. Chandrakala

Telangana farmers continue protests over acute urea shortages, with long queues and unrest across the State. Meanwhile, Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu and Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy travelled to Dubai for private events, drawing criticism from senior Congress leaders

Ahead of the centralised Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad, the GHMC has accelerated road and drainage repair works. Of the 14,050 potholes identified, over 11,000 have been repaired, along with catch pits and other civic infrastructure.

A court in Kumram Bheem Asifabad sentenced a man to 10 years in prison and fined him Rs 10,000 for cultivating ganja on his farm in 2021. The court examined witness testimonies and evidence before delivering the verdict.

Three people from Nizamabad district died instantly and two others were injured when their car collided with a stationary lorry near Nanda village in Maharashtra’s Nanded district.

Fernandez Hospital has launched a 'Baby Spa' at its Banjara Hills facility in Hyderabad to promote early infant development. Targeted at babies aged 6 weeks to 9 months, the spa offers hydrotherapy, massage, and sensory stimulation under expert supervision.

In a major drug bust, Hyderabad police arrested nine individuals including a surgeon, an IT recruiter, and a sex worker, who were allegedly procuring MDMA from a known peddler. The accused, Ramakanth, reportedly sourced drugs from Bengaluru and sold them using Grindr, a gay dating app, to customers.

A Fast Track Special Court in Peddapalli sentenced S Ramesh to life imprisonment for raping a minor girl in Upparapalli, Odela mandal, in 2022. Judge K Sunitha also imposed a Rs 21,000 fine and directed Rs 5 lakh compensation to the victim

Warangal Police have deployed 2,100 personnel, including senior officers, to ensure peaceful Ganesh idol immersion. With CCTV and drone surveillance, traffic diversions, and strict bans on DJs, liquor, and firecrackers, officials inspected arrangements at Chinna Waddepally tank

Telangana’s performance in the NIRF 2025 rankings has been a mixed one. Osmania University made significant gains, moving up to 53rd overall and 30th among universities, while NIT Warangal and UoH saw a slight drop.

Police and district officials have made elaborate arrangements for the immersion of 2,334 Ganesh idols in Mancherial district on Saturday. Security, CCTV surveillance, cranes, and divers have been deployed, while bursting crackers and loud music have been banned

Protests over urea shortage intensified in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts, with farmers resorting to stone-pelting, raiding warehouses, and clashing with police. In Mahabubabad, angry farmers targeted a fertilizer outlet.

The GHMC has launched a pilot project in Circle-12 using robotic technology to clean stormwater drains. Equipped with CCTV cameras, the machines detect blockages, desilt drains, and improve safety. If successful, the initiative will be extended citywide

Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who built a $10 billion empire and defined understated elegance, has died at 91. Armani revolutionized menswear and womenswear, dressed Hollywood stars, and left an enduring legacy in global fashion and lifestyle industries

Singareni Collieries has earned national-level Five Star Ratings for four of its coal mines under the Ministry of Coal’s annual performance evaluation. CMD N. Balram received the awards in Mumbai from Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, marking a first-time achievement of this scale for SCCL.