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BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy criticised the Congress government over drying paddy crops in erstwhile Nalgonda district, questioning the availability of irrigation water and power. He rejected El Nino and coal shortage explanations and demanded immediate action

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of imposing undeclared power cuts on farmers in Yadadri-Bhongir. He also raised 22-A land issues and alleged that the Congress was diverting attention from unfulfilled election promises

Several Congress MLAs raised concerns in the Telangana Assembly over damaged roads, power outages and inadequate drinking water supply. Legislators from Manakondur, Jadcherla, Tandur and Achampet highlighted constituency-level problems, including shortcomings in Mission Bhagiratha water supply

A neurosurgeon at Mamata Hospital in Khammam was charred to death after his car went out of control and crashed into a road divider near Pillalamarri on Sunday. Police recovered the body from the completely gutted vehicle and launched an investigation

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for Telangana from September 23 to 26, with isolated areas likely to receive 64.4-204.4 mm of rain and squally winds of 50-60 kmph

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to utilise available water and power, questioned Srisailam water-use figures and urged action to protect crops. He also criticised delays in repairing Kaleshwaram barrages and questioned rising project costs

Two recovery agency agents were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly pledging a motorcycle recovered from a loan defaulter for Rs 30,000. Police said the accused, Shaik Ubaid Ullah and Shaik Abdul Nayeem, used the money for personal expenses and luxuries

The BRS celebrated the Telangana High Court’s decision disqualifying Danam Nagender as Khairatabad MLA, with party leaders saying other defected MLAs could face similar action. They also demanded action on pending disqualification petitions and sought fresh mandates for defectors.

Nearly 30,000 postgraduate seats remained vacant after the first phase of CPGET 2026 counselling in Telangana. Of 47,237 convener-quota seats, 17,586 were allotted, while 23,122 candidates exercised web options. Women accounted for the larger share of applicants and allotments

The Telangana High Court on Friday disqualified Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagendar under the anti-defection law, setting aside the Speaker’s decision. The petition was filed by BJP floor leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy and BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy challenging his disqualification.

A 35-year-old man drowned while fishing in Damara Cheruvu at Tujalpur in Medak on Thursday. Katroth Kishan, a resident of Pandya Thanda, reportedly ventured into deep waters despite not knowing how to swim. Police registered a case

Telangana is working on a fee-based mechanism to clear properties from the 22-A prohibited list. The proposed charges could be around 15 per cent of government market value, with legal and administrative modalities still being examined before implementation

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely to bring relief from warm weather in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana over the next three days. The IMD has also issued a heavy rainfall warning for September 21 to 24

Residents of Srinivas Nagar in Khammam staged a protest against proposed house demolitions for road widening, demanding assurances from officials and local leaders. Police were deployed after tensions rose, with protesters seeking protection for their homes from the planned works

The Telangana government has brought 2.74 lakh acres under oil palm cultivation since 2021-22, with 88,282 farmers currently cultivating the crop across 3.20 lakh acres. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said Telangana leads the country in area coverage.

Telangana recorded 6.27 per cent retail inflation in August, the highest among major Southern States, with rural inflation at 6.79 per cent. The State has remained above 6 per cent for several months after moving sharply from deflation in 2025.

Onion prices in Mancherial have jumped from Rs 30 to Rs 70 per kg in a month, while garlic and ginger prices have doubled. Traders attributed the surge to supply shortages, while experts cited higher fuel costs and the West Asia conflict

A 21-year-old man died by suicide hours after his mother allegedly died by suicide following a quarrel with her husband in Medak district. The young man was found hanging from a tree near Kolapally on Friday night, police said

Onion prices have risen sharply across Hyderabad amid a supply shortage linked to poor monsoon rainfall and declining production in key sourcing regions. Prices range from Rs 45 to Rs 70 per kg, prompting consumers to seek government intervention

GHMC door-to-door garbage collection workers took out a rally in Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon as part of their protest over their demands. Police stopped them near Basheerbagh as security was tightened amid several protests, prompting workers to head towards Tank Bund