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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the union government to compensate Telangana for Rs 7000 crore revenue loss following GST rate rationalisation. He warned that the changes would adversely affect State revenues and asked the Centre to support States

Several Hyderabad roads, including those in Bholakpur, Kavadiguda and Musheerabad, are riddled with potholes and overflowing sewage. Residents and commuters face serious risks during the monsoon as civic authorities remain unresponsive to repeated complaints

Police in Adilabad arrested three persons on Monday for allegedly cultivating cannabis in two separate incidents. Jayabai Ankush and son Parameshwar had 10 plants at Gudihathnoor, while Sadam Sone Rao had 13 plants at Sirikonda, all seized during raids

Singareni Collieries declared a 34% profit share bonus for 2024–25, allocating ₹819 crore to over 71,000 employees. While leaders hailed expansion, unions demanded a higher share and criticised profit calculations.

Kaniram Jadav (80), an elderly farmer from Jainoor mandal in Asifabad, was swept away while crossing a flooded stream on Sunday. His body was recovered about 100 metres downstream.

BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao wished the people of Telangana joy and prosperity on Engilipoola Bathukamma, the first day of Bathukamma festivities. They highlighted the festival as a celebration of Telangana’s culture, flowers, and traditions.

Telangana victims have lost nearly Rs 640 crore in 17,169 investment fraud cases this year. Cybercriminals use phishing, fake investment apps, and social media promotions to lure victims with promises of high returns, warning citizens to be cautious

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for imposing a road safety cess of Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000 on new vehicle buyers. Calling it anti-people and deceptive, he demanded its immediate withdrawal and accused the state of financial mismanagement

A tiger killed three persons in separate attacks in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district on Thursday, sparking panic in Telangana’s border villages. Authorities suspect the same tiger in all three killings and are taking measures to prevent its entry into Telangana

A 55-year-old man died after reportedly suffering a heart attack while fleeing a police raid at a gambling point in Venkatapur, Rajanna-Sircilla. His family suspects foul play as valuables were missing and has demanded a full inquiry into the incident.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao said the Jubilee Hills bypoll would decide Telangana’s future, accusing the Congress of running a “joint venture” with the BJP. He urged voters to back BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and accused the State government of betraying minorities and the poor.

Leaders and journalist unions in Khammam condemned the filing of police cases against journalists V Sambasiva Rao and Dhanunjay Reddy for covering farmers’ issues amid the urea shortage. They demanded immediate withdrawal of FIRs and threatened protests if ignored

With local body polls nearing, Telangana’s PRRD department is struggling to fund road repairs and rural works despite drawing up projects worth Rs.374 crore. Panchayat Secretaries face hardships ahead of Dasara, while the ambitious Rs.2,199 crore Panula Jathara faces uncertainty

Yellandu police seized 70 two-wheelers, three autos and a car without documents during a community connect programme at Vinobha Nagar in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. DSP Chandrabhanu urged residents to stay vigilant, report illegal activities, and install CCTV cameras

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Revanth Reddy government, alleging bulldozer justice was applied only to the poor while illegal constructions of powerful leaders were ignored. He accused the State of negligence, debt, and betrayal

The Telangana government has transferred and posted 12 Additional SP-rank officers to new assignments across the State. The reshuffle includes postings in districts such as Khammam, Kamareddy, Gadwal, Sangareddy and Warangal, along with positions in CID, TGPA and Cyberabad

Telangana Social Welfare Residential Teachers and Employees Association has urged the state government to establish a committee to manage the transparent transfer and deputation of temporary staff under GO 190. The association also cautioned members against being exploited by middlemen and thanked the government for issuing the order, which provided relief to employees displaced by GO 317

Diddi Sudhakar attempted suicide after his wife Sridevi died of a heart attack. Neighbours rushed him to a private hospital, where he is receiving treatment. Authorities are yet to give further details.

Telangana witnessed three parallel commemorations of September 17, the day Hyderabad State merged with India in 1948. While the Congress observed it as Praja Palana Dinotsavam, the BRS called it National Integration Day and the BJP marked it as Liberation Day.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of inflating the Kondapochamma-Gandipet project cost from Rs 1,100 crore to Rs 7,400 crore. Unveiling a documentary on Kaleshwaram, he defended the project as Telangana’s pride and dismissed Congress claims of a scam.