Telangana

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana was facing a rainfall deficit due to El Nino and rising electricity demand. He sought public support to address the challenges and highlighted the Musi rejuvenation project, Metro expansion and Future City development.

Six students drowned in a lake at Pedda Kanjerla during Ganesh immersion on Wednesday evening. Sangareddy Collector Prateek Jain announced Rs two lakh ex gratia for each bereaved family, while Patancheru police arrested hostel warden Jayaprakash for alleged negligence.

A 17-year-old polytechnic student was killed and her friend injured after a speeding car allegedly rammed into them at Thimmapur on the outskirts of Karimnagar town. Police launched a search to identify and trace the car involved in the accident.

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

BRS leaders G Jagadish Reddy, Vemula Prashanth Reddy and MLC Naveen Kumar have rejected Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s allegations over their families’ landholdings. They cited election affidavits and existing records and challenged the CM to substantiate his claims

Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy has urged Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to return the CURE Bill, 2026, for legislative reconsideration. He flagged concerns over property tax, ward committees, executive powers and the proposed governance architecture

A series of recent murders in Hyderabad has drawn attention to targeted attacks involving knives and sickles. Police say the cases appear unrelated, with motives ranging from personal rivalry to vehicle theft, while investigators rely on CCTV footage and forensic evidence

A 44-year-old farmer allegedly poisoned himself and his two children at a leased farm in NTR district. He and his 14-year-old daughter died, while his 10-year-old son was shifted to Hyderabad in critical condition. The motive remains unknown

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

Telangana’s August accounts show revenue expenditure outpacing receipts, resulting in a Rs 14,840.81 crore revenue deficit. The fiscal deficit has reached 58.65 per cent of the annual estimate, while interest, pension and borrowing pressures continue to weigh on State finances.

Six students of a charitable trust drowned during Ganesh idol immersion at Neruducherla lake in Sangareddy’s Pedda Kanjerla village. Nine students entered the water, but three managed to swim back to safety. Police retrieved the bodies and registered a case.

Farmers dependent on the D-26 main canal in Nagarkurnool are struggling with inadequate irrigation water as silt, vegetation and stones block the canal. They said crops across nearly 3,000 acres are withering and demanded immediate desilting and removal of unauthorised pumps.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu invited Singapore companies to explore investment opportunities in Bharat Future City and Telangana’s semiconductor ecosystem. He highlighted sectors including advanced manufacturing, electronics, life sciences and green technology and invited Singapore participation in the Telangana Rising Global Summit.

INTACH appointed Samudrala Dhananjaiah as convenor of its new Nalgonda chapter. The chapter will focus on documenting, conserving and promoting the district’s tangible and intangible heritage, including temples, forts, Buddhist remains, inscriptions, traditional settlements, crafts and performing arts.

TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy's reported proposal to restrict widening of Sangareddy bypass road to 50 feet has drawn criticism on social media. Residents have sought widening to 80 feet, citing rising traffic and the town's rapid development

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called for holistic and long-term solutions to urban problems while cautioning leaders against knee-jerk responses. Speaking at a cross-party dialogue in New Delhi, he highlighted infrastructure, public transport and capital access challenges.

An unidentified wild animal killed a calf at Islampur Thanda near Toopran in Medak district on Wednesday. Forest officials collected pugmarks from the spot and advised farmers not to move alone until the animal retreats into the deep forest.

Thousands of tribals laid siege to the ITDA project officer's office in Utnoor, demanding removal of Lambadas from the ST list and protection of tribal rights. The protesters also sought revitalisation of ITDAs, restoration of GO 3 and action against alleged attacks

A man jumped into the NSP canal in Khammam in an alleged suicide attempt, while his wife died by suicide at their home in separate incidents. Police launched a search with NDRF assistance, while their two school-going children were left grieving.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised a permanent solution to the 22-A land issue but did not set a timeframe for resolving the wider controversy. He announced a high-powered committee, new regularisation policies and a survey of KCR family's lands.

Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University has invited applications from eligible women graduates for its one-year PG Diploma in Family and Marriage Counselling. Classes will be conducted offline, with direct admission for eligible candidates. Applications must be submitted by September 26, 2026.

Japanese semiconductor equipment company Hirata Corporation has partnered with Hyderabad-based ATS India, which will serve as its exclusive distributor in India. The collaboration will provide local access to backend semiconductor equipment and automation technology and support the growth of India’s manufacturing ecosystem.

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.

TGSRTC plans to develop 13 modern bus stations across Telangana under a new Integrated Transit System model. The proposed hubs will offer multimodal connectivity, upgraded passenger amenities, shopping and business spaces, food courts, entertainment facilities and other commercial services.