Telangana

During a heated debate in the Telangana Legislative Council, BRS leader T Harish Rao rebutted the Congress government's allegations regarding the Kaleshwaram project. He criticised the government’s contradictory actions of calling the project a failure while simultaneously issuing tenders linked to it.

U Mumba opened their Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 campaign with a dramatic 6-5 win over Gujarat Giants in a tie-breaker, showcasing strong unity and confidence heading into the rest of the season

The third Telangana State Open Pickleball Championship will be held on September 13-14 at Bend It Pickleball Academy in Hyderabad. Top players will represent Telangana at the National Championship in Jammu

Yadadri Yoddhas edged past Kakatiya Knights 28-26 in a close kabaddi clash, while Basara Vidyuts recorded a strong 40-31 win over Bhagyanagar Titans in the Yuva Telangana Championship

Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao defended the Kaleshwaram project by pointing out contradictions in Congress claims, quoting technical reports, and highlighting failures in Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram project. Despite relentless attempts to derail his speech, Harish Rao successfully countered every allegation.

KPHB and St. Francis Boys advanced to the knock-out stage of the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy basketball championship, with Secunderabad Club and Don Bosco also remaining in contention after strong wins

In a heated discussion in the Telangana Assembly, Former Minister T Harish Rao strongly criticised the Congress government over the PC Ghose Commission report. He accused the government of using the Commission for political vendetta, while ignoring the ongoing crises like the devastating floods and farmer distress.

During a heated debate on the Justice PC Ghose Commission report in the Assembly, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused BRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao and T. Harish Rao of inflating costs and misusing funds for the Kaleshwaram project. He also alleged suppression of expert reports and site changes done with ulterior motives.

Authorities in Kothagudem district have withdrawn the second flood warning in Bhadrachalam as the Godavari river's water level dropped below 48 feet. The first warning remains in effect, with officials urging vigilance due to potential intense rainfall.

Telangana SEC has released the schedule for MPTC and ZPTC elections. Draft electoral rolls and polling stations will be displayed on September 6, with claims and objections accepted till September 8. Final lists will be published on September 10

Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy termed the Kaleshwaram Project a failure, citing Rs 87,449 crore spent with poor water output and structural issues. He accused the BRS government of bypassing approvals and stressed Congress aims to reveal the truth

Akula Mohan Sai, a research scientist from Huzurnagar, Suryapet, has been selected as an astronaut candidate for the 2029 Titans Space Mission. A graduate in Astrobiology & Space Science, he trained globally and contributed to India’s GYANEX-1 analogue astronaut mission

Adilabad police arrested three men for transporting spurious detergent to Maharashtra and seized 15 quintals of the material worth Rs 1 lakh. The trio, including two from Chandrapur and one from Adilabad, reportedly sourced the fake detergent from Amaravathi.

In Warsiguda, Ghouse Khan, 33, impersonated a GHMC official and threatened a meat shop owner, stealing Rs 4,300 and two knives. Police registered a case and arrested him. Investigation is ongoing to determine if there are more victims

In Vikarabad, a watchman, Kumar, was killed by his wife Renuka following a domestic argument. She first threw chilli powder in his eyes and then strangled him with a saree. Police registered a case and took her into custody

Repeated inspections by food safety officials in Karimnagar town have revealed persistent unhygienic practices across restaurants and sweet shops. Locals blame lax enforcement for the ongoing violations.

A 33-year-old man, Bharat, died after being electrocuted while trying to remove a banner entangled in a high-tension cable near a Ganesh pandal in Falaknuma. Police have registered a case, and the body was taken for post-mortem

BRS accused the Congress government of lacking commitment in extending 42 per cent BC reservations, questioned the new Bills’ credibility, demanded parliamentary pressure, and highlighted past judicial hurdles, while extending support to Municipalities and Panchayat Raj Amendment Bills in Telangana Assembly

In a politically significant development ahead of Telangana's local body elections, Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s faction suffered a blow after their candidate lost to the cousin of rival MLA K Premsagar Rao in Orient Cement’s trade union polls.

CM Revanth Reddy accused BRS of influencing the Governor to stall the BC reservation ordinance, praised Minister Kamalakar for supporting the 42 per cent quota, and highlighted tensions over weaker sections’ unity while acknowledging guidance from the Congress high command

Telangana Assembly began debating the 665-page Ghose Commission report on KLIP, which alleges lapses by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, ministers, and officials in planning, construction, and maintenance of three barrages. The report recommends legal action and recovery of Rs 677.67 lakh

A tiger was spotted near an opencast coal mining project in Kairiguda village, Goleti mandal, sparking fear among locals and workers. The animal's video went viral, prompting appeals to forest officials to ensure public safety.

He insisted on a minimum of two hours to clarify the allegations made against the previous BRS government and to counter the Congress government’s narrative

BRS whip KP Vivekanand Goud accused the Congress government of mismanaging the Telangana Assembly session by avoiding debates on floods and urea shortage. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for skipping discussions to attend a Kerala event and opposed the late tabling of the Ghose Commission report