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With just 42.48% of Kharif sowing complete, Telangana’s irrigation sector is reeling under a severe water crisis. Low reservoir levels and poor monsoon inflows have stalled operations across 29 major and medium projects, leaving farmers anxious and fields parched.

TG RERA has penalised Ashritha Group with a Rs 3 lakh fine for failing to register the ‘Jewels County’ project. The Authority directed the builder to register the flats as per the 2021 agreements and criticised the lack of supporting documentation

TG RERA penalised Hyderabad-based Bhuvan Teza Infra Projects with a Rs 6.45 lakh fine for not registering its ‘Happy Homes’ Phase-1 project in Shamirpet. The Authority also ordered a refund with interest and listed the firm as a defaulter online

A major fire broke out at DuroDine Industries in Sanathnagar in the early hours of Thursday, destroying property worth several lakhs. The blaze, which began in the packing godown, was controlled after six hours with help from a firefighting robot.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused CM Revanth Reddy of turning Telangana into a police State and filing over 5,000 false cases against BRS leaders. He also alleged misuse of the Command Centre for political surveillance. Other BRS leaders joined the criticism

Jeedimetla police arrested three suspects for ATM burglaries and recovered ₹20 lakh in stolen property. The gang, with a history of over 30 criminal cases, used gas cutters, disabled CCTV, and escaped on stolen bikes after looting Rs 34.71 lakh from an ATM.

BRS worker Shashidhar Goud was rearrested moments after being released from Karimnagar jail, despite securing bail, for retweeting a political post. Party leaders, including KTR, condemned the repeated arrests and warned police against political excesses.

A couple who married four months ago was found hanging in their Hyderabad home, reportedly due to financial distress. Locals raised alarm after they hadn’t stepped out all day. Police suspect depression and are investigating the case from all angles.

Jana Natya Mandali co-founder Sanjeev and his wife Deena surrendered before the Rachakonda Police on Thursday. Sanjeev, also a key Maoist functionary in Chhattisgarh’s Dandakaranya zone, was closely associated with the late Gaddar. Police will brief the media soon.

Masab Tank flyover in Hyderabad is partially closed during nights for essential maintenance work, which will continue for at least one and half months. GHMC is replacing strip seal joints to prevent rainwater leaks. Traffic diversions are in place

A Malkajgiri court granted six-day police custody of HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao and four others to the CID in connection with alleged fund misappropriation and document forgery. The accused were arrested last week following a complaint by Telangana Cricket Association

Veera Dynamics launched Project RAMA, a stealth material that reduces radar and thermal visibility. In partnership with Binford Labs, the material will be integrated into autonomous drones, enhancing their ability to operate covertly in contested military zones.

Shaik Khaleel, a 30-year-old resident of Shaheennagar, died on the spot after an earthmoving vehicle hit his bike at RCI Road in Balapur on Wednesday. Police said the driver was rash. A case has been registered by Balapur police

Home sales in Hyderabad dropped 6 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2025, with 11,513 units sold. Though quarterly sales and new launches saw minor growth, high prices and affordability concerns are slowing demand, especially in the budget and mid-income housing segments

RFCL has slashed urea allocations to Telangana, supplying only 10,000 tonnes so far this year, compared to over 1.14 lakh tonnes last year. CM Revanth Reddy raised the issue with the Centre. Farmers have staged protests amid the ongoing Vanakalam season.

The Jubilee Hills police arrested two persons for misusing 230 CMRF cheques meant for poor beneficiaries, using forged documents to deposit funds. The prime accused worked in a former minister’s office. Two more suspects are absconding. Rs 8.7 lakh was misappropriated.

TiHAN innovators at IIT-Hyderabad have developed a drone named Palyanka that can carry up to 200 kgs, to be used as an air ambulance, cargo vehicle, or in rescue missions. The team is ready to pilot the project in hilly terrains

The BRS and TBGKS are set to launch sustained protests demanding the Congress government fulfil its poll promises to Singareni workers. KT Rama Rao pledged full support, assuring legal aid and opposing attempts to privatise the Singareni Collieries Company Limited

A man was caught while allegedly trying to steal a parked motorcycle in Athvelly, Medchal, on Wednesday. Locals confronted him and alerted police after his responses raised suspicion. The suspect was taken into custody for further investigation.

An unidentified man’s body was found in Thurka Cheruvu at Nizampet on Tuesday night. Police retrieved the body and sent it for autopsy. A case has been registered, and missing person records are being checked to establish the man’s identity.