Telangana

The Telangana High Court has reportedly postponed its judgment on petitions challenging the Speaker’s decision rejecting the disqualification plea against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender over his defection from the BRS to the Congress, with the judgment now expected Friday.

KNRUHS has announced the second phase of web-based counselling for BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from September 16 to 18 for seats in government, private and Army dental colleges.

Farmers selling vegetables at Pathur market in Siddipet are worried that an HMWSSB pipeline project could lead to demolition of the market. They urged authorities to divert the pipeline or build another market to protect their livelihoods

Farmers and landholders from villages in Nizampet mandal protested at the Tahsildar's office, alleging revenue officials demanded Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh for land registration. They also accused officials of colluding with a Mee Seva operator

The CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 began in Hyderabad with policymakers, industry leaders and sustainability experts discussing India’s Net Zero transition. The event also featured the Power Plant Summit and PaperTech 2026, focusing on energy efficiency, clean technologies and sustainable manufacturing.

South Central Railway has announced special trains between Hyderabad and Vatva to clear the extra rush during Ganesh Chaturthi. The services will operate on September 19 and 21, with halts at major stations including Pune, Surat, Vadodara and Vikarabad.

The Government of Sharjah and WTITC have signed an MoU to strengthen technology and innovation collaboration. The partnership will support applied research, technology transfer, pilot projects, knowledge exchange and commercialisation, while connecting Sharjah’s innovation ecosystem with the global Telugu technology community.

Rising rents and sustained housing demand are encouraging property owners in Hyderabad’s Old City to add floors or redevelop ancestral properties. Rental agents say location, connectivity, schools, hospitals, markets, security and parking are driving demand and supporting higher rental values.

A 24-karat gold-coated Ganesh idol adorned with more than 3.83 lakh American diamonds has become an attraction at Feelkhana in Hyderabad’s Begum Bazaar. Crafted by eight Kolkata goldsmiths over eight months, the idol combines intricate jewellery work with traditional elements.

BJP MLA P Rakesh Reddy warned of resignation if development issues in his Armoor constituency were not addressed. He alleged discrimination in allocation of funds and sought Rs 27 crore for an integrated office complex during Question Hour in the Assembly.

Hussain Sagar witnessed a small number of Ganesh idol immersions on the third day of Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities. Devotees brought idols from their homes, while families gathered along Tank Bund. The centralised immersion in Hyderabad is scheduled for September 25.

A Maharashtra FDA survey has highlighted wide price differences in medical consumables such as IV infusion sets, syringes and catheters. Industry representatives have raised concerns over the regulatory framework, while the NPPA is examining the survey data.

An accused in a theft case escaped from RIMS in Adilabad on Tuesday while undergoing treatment under judicial custody, allegedly by deceiving his two escorts. Jail officials said he was traced and arrested the following morning.

Persons with disabilities staged a protest outside the Telangana Assembly on Wednesday, seeking employment opportunities, double-bedroom houses, free bus travel and better implementation of welfare measures. Police personnel intervened and took the protesters into custody before shifting them from the spot.

A 56-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Chilakalguda, Hyderabad, following a financial dispute involving his son. Police said the accused had allegedly given Rs 50 lakh to the victim’s son for share market investments, but the money was not repaid.

A 23-year-old software employee from Andhra Pradesh died after jumping from the terrace of a private men’s hostel in Madhapur, Hyderabad. Police said he had moved into the co-living hostel about 10 days ago and was working at a Gachibowli software company.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil electoral promises to tribal communities, including financial assistance, reservations and Podu land pattas. Former Ministers V. Srinivas Goud and C. Laxma Reddy highlighted welfare measures implemented during the BRS government

A migrant labourer couple from Madhya Pradesh died in Peddapalli’s Centenary Colony after complaining of severe stomach pain following dinner. Family members suspected food poisoning, while police registered a case and sent viscera and organ samples for laboratory examination

Adilabad police apprehended six persons in a kidnapping case allegedly linked to a counterfeit currency racket. Three were accused of abducting three men to recover Rs 5 lakh, while police said five others, including members of a Nagpur gang, remained absconding

Four first-year B.Tech students from IIT Hyderabad won the Excellence Award at the TECO International Contest 2026 in Taiwan. The team was the only Indian finalist among 20 selected from 267 applications and received a Rs 1.5 lakh cash prize

Former MLA Banoth Chandravathi accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to tribal communities. She demanded action on employment, reservations, podu lands and welfare schemes, while highlighting the previous BRS government’s decision to increase ST reservations

A woman farmer from Venkatapuram in Warangal’s Duggondi mandal has appealed to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for support after water shortages affected her crops. She said her irrigation well dried up, forcing her family to abandon crops and face mounting loans

The body of an unidentified man, believed to be around 40 years old, was found in the Manjeera river in Singur backwaters near the Sirur-Raipally bridge in Sangareddy. Police recovered the body and circulated photographs to identify him

Members of the Mancherial Engineers and Architects Welfare Association celebrated Engineers’ Day by organising a blood donation camp, feeding the poor and honouring senior engineers. Ten engineers donated blood to the Indian Red Cross Society for accident victims and thalassemia patients