Telangana

NTR Nagar in Gopanpally has seen multi-storey buildings come up on 50-square-yard plots, raising concerns over safety and compliance with civic norms. A CMC official said some plans were sanctioned by the erstwhile GHMC and admitted gaps in monitoring.

Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Rajasthan ANTF apprehended three suspects wanted in separate narcotics cases and brought them back to Telangana. The suspects are linked to cases involving heroin, MDMA and opium, while investigations continue to trace alleged interstate drug suppliers.

Poompuhar, a mega handicrafts expo showcasing traditional products from Tamil Nadu, opened at Shilparamam on Saturday. The exhibition features Thanjavur paintings, bronze statues, brassware, sculptures, textiles, terracotta products and other crafts made by skilled artisans from across the State.

The Telangana revenue department has served notices to over 120 Dalit farmers in Erravalli following a land survey after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced plans to take back the lands. Farmers have sought protection of their holdings and livelihood

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

Actor Rana Daggubati inaugurated a LEGO Certified Store at Hyderabad’s Inorbit Mall. Launched by the LEGO Group with the Ample Group, the store features hundreds of LEGO sets, life-size Hyderabad-inspired builds, a Pick-a-Brick wall, play tables and Build-a-Mini stations.

The International Real Estate Conference 2026 and Luxury Expo adopted a one-horned rhinoceros at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park for three months. Zoo curator J Vasantha welcomed the initiative, saying such partnerships support animal care, habitat management and wildlife conservation.

Hyderabad Police have uncovered an alleged network through which stolen mobile phones from Telangana and Madhya Pradesh were routed via Mumbai and Kolkata into Bangladesh. Police suspect multiple intermediaries were involved and are also verifying possible hawala transactions linked to the network.

Senior BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail accused the Congress government and AIMIM of failing on minority welfare. He alleged poor utilisation of allocated funds, delays in scholarships and fee reimbursement, and inadequate political pressure, and sought scheme-wise spending and beneficiary details.

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

Hyderabad Task Force and Khammam police apprehended a gang allegedly involved in cattle thefts and mobile shop burglaries across Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. Police seized mobile phones, vehicles and Rs 22 lakh in cash and are tracing other suspects linked to the network.

The Telangana High Court’s disqualification of Danam Nagender has renewed focus on the Congress’s 2024 manifesto promise to make defection an automatic ground for disqualification. Nagender had joined Congress from BRS and contested the Secunderabad Lok Sabha election while remaining an MLA.

A 17-year-old girl attempted to end her life by consuming an unidentified substance at Haddanur police station while being counselled over a relationship. She was rushed to Zaheerabad government hospital and is said to be stable. Police registered cases against a 19-year-old youth.

GMR Yuva Sena distributed around 200 helmets to gig workers in Patancheru on Saturday to mark MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s birthday. The programme, inspired by BRS Working President K T Rama Rao’s “Gift a Smile” initiative, was attended by local BRS leaders.

NIMS Resident Doctors Association called off its strike after the hospital assured enhanced security measures following an alleged threat to a junior resident. NIMS will deploy QRTs, additional security personnel, CCTV and panic buttons, while doctors seek implementation deadlines.

A 37-year-old Sudanese woman with a 15×10-cm thyroid mass extending from her neck into the chest underwent complex repeat surgery at CARE Hospitals, Hitech City. The procedure was challenging due to scar tissue from her previous thyroid operation.

Residents across several Hyderabad areas have reported unscheduled power cuts lasting up to two hours in September. While TGSPDCL attributed interruptions to tree pruning along Ganesh immersion procession routes, consumers said outages were affecting areas beyond the designated procession routes.

South Central Railway won multiple honours at the CII Energy Efficiency Summit in Hyderabad for promoting energy efficiency and conservation. Kacheguda Railway Station received the ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ award, while five other SCR establishments were recognised as Energy Efficient Units.

The BRS criticised the Congress government over Telangana’s law and order situation following an alleged assault by a Home Guard at Hafeezpet Railway Station. BRS working president K T Rama Rao accused the police of overreach and criticised their handling of political opponents.

Deep excavation near Hyderabad Metro pillars behind the Secunderabad ISKCON temple has raised structural safety concerns among residents and devotees. The work is being carried out near pillars 1191, 1192 and 1193, with HMRL officials expected to inspect the site.

A Home Guard allegedly involved in the assault of a woman near Hafeezpet Railway Station has been removed from service, DGP C V Anand said. Anand directed the Cyberabad Police Commissioner to take immediate action and register a criminal case.

A private travel bus that started its journey from Kothagudem in Telangana and was heading to Palasa caught fire in Srikakulam district on Saturday. All seven passengers escaped unhurt after an onlooker alerted the driver, police said.

Political parties have begun preparations for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ MLC election after Telangana issued the electoral roll schedule. Jana Sena has named Gadala Srinivas Rao, while Congress and BJP are yet to announce candidates for the March 2027 election.

Congress MPs and MLCs were scheduled to visit a private farmhouse in Janwada on Saturday to check its land details, amid heightened tension and heavy police deployment. The owner claimed ownership and said the property had been leased to KTR.