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A Ganesh idol was stolen from a roadside idol-making unit in Medak on Tuesday night. CCTV footage showed four miscreants taking it in an auto-rickshaw. Police have registered a case and are reviewing the footage to trace the suspects

A month after the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, families of the 46 deceased and 8 missing workers are still awaiting compensation. Despite promises of Rs. 1 crore ex gratia, most have received only minimal funeral aid from authorities

The SLBC tunnel project in Telangana remains stalled past the July-end deadline, months after a deadly roof collapse. Authorities plan to bypass the fault zone, but delays continue amid geological challenges, safety concerns, and political criticism of the Congress government.

ICRISAT signed an MoU with Kaveri University in Siddipet district to boost research collaboration and student exchange. Dr Himanshu Pathak addressed students, highlighting the importance of agri research. The pact aims to promote academic interaction and technology development

Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya seized a DCMS-run fertiliser shop near the town for selling urea above MRP. The action followed a routine inspection and farmer confirmation. She warned of strict action against any overpricing of fertilisers in the district

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao lauded a 26.4% drop in Hyderabad’s air pollution over seven years, attributing it to the KCR-led government's green initiatives, including Haritha Haaram, increased green cover, and policies prioritising urban greenery and livability.

BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar criticised both Congress and BJP for delaying enhanced BC reservations in Telangana. He urged inclusion of the proposal in the Ninth Schedule and demanded action from PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi instead of political stunts ahead of elections.

Early water releases in the Krishna basin have reignited long-standing tensions between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Faulty telemetry systems, stalled irrigation projects, and continued overdrawals by AP are fuelling allegations of unfair water sharing despite tribunal rulings and central interventions

Three Blood Storage Centres sanctioned in 2023 at government hospitals in Manuguru, Aswaraopet, and Yellandu are becoming functional starting Wednesday. These centres aim to help patients access blood locally and support emergency surgeries at Area Hospitals and CHCs in the district

BJP state president N Ramachander Rao accused Congress leaders from Khammam and Nalgonda of obstructing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He also criticised the State’s fertiliser distribution system, claiming the Centre provided adequate supply for rabi and kharif seasons

To reduce environmental damage during Ganesh Chaturthi, CPCB and TGPCB have issued revised guidelines mandating eco-friendly clay idols and organic colours. Authorities must create artificial immersion ponds, while citizens and vendors are urged to support sustainable celebrations and proper waste disposal

BRS leader Errolla Srinivas criticised the Congress government over delays in relief for victims of the Sigachi Industries fire. He demanded Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for families of the deceased and Rs 50 lakh for the injured, while accusing the government of negligence

Retired teacher Chiliveru Satyanarayana went missing from his Abdullapurmet home after a prolonged delay in receiving retirement benefits. His anxious family filed a police case and announced a Rs 50,000 reward. Posters have been pasted across Telangana to trace him

The Telangana Medical Council revealed that Dr Athaluri Namratha, suspended for five years in 2016 over surrogacy irregularities, did not renew her registration after expiry. Despite this, she allegedly continued running IVF clinics in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for not clearing Midday Meal scheme bills, saying children were being denied nutritious food. He demanded immediate release of dues as complaints rise over falling quality and quantity of school meals

The Telangana Sarpanch Sangham Joint Action Committee has demanded that the State government release Rs 1,200 crore in MGNREGS funds sent by the Centre. The committee also urged release of pending bills for works taken up earlier by Sarpanches

Liquor sales in Karnataka’s border districts have declined due to Andhra Pradesh’s new excise policy, which offers cheaper and better-quality alcohol. Shop owners are reporting losses, and the state government is assessing the impact on excise revenue and local trade

Despite government assurances, Telangana has not implemented a uniform detention policy for engineering and professional courses. Universities continue with varied rules, causing confusion among students. The Higher Education Minister had promised a common system for 2025-26, but no decision has been taken yet.

The Telangana Medical Council has asked doctors to display QR codes issued during registration at their clinics and on prescriptions. These codes, linked to doctor details, aim to boost transparency and help the public verify credentials online, curbing quackery in Telangana.

Paarav Sutar and Challa Anshika Reddy clinched the under-seven titles in the Telangana Chess Association’s tournament, with winners declared across five age categories for both boys and girls