Telangana

A Malkajgiri court has granted two days of police custody to former Army officer Mallesh, alias Raju, in the 20 Battalion of Madras Regiment arms theft case. Police will question him about the theft and possible involvement of others.

Former minister Konda Surekha ruled out quitting the Congress after her dismissal from the Telangana Cabinet, saying she would contest the next Assembly elections from Warangal (East). She also backed her husband Konda Muralidhar Rao’s continued association with the party

Kagaznagar has been waiting for a bus depot for more than three decades despite land being allocated for the facility. Thousands of commuters depend on private transport, while proposals to upgrade the town's bus stand and establish stations elsewhere remain pending

Incessant rains disrupted coal production at seven SCCL opencast projects in Mancherial and Peddapalli districts, affecting nearly 60,000 tonnes of daily excavation. Heavy machinery remained stranded due to rainwater accumulation as officials worked to drain projects and resume operations

Samagra Shiksha employees in Telangana have renewed their demand for basic pay and job security, three years after an assurance from then PCC chief A Revanth Reddy. The employees also sought health cards, ex-gratia payments and wages for their strike period.

Various organisations held a protest meeting at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad on Sunday, demanding steps to protect Waqf and Jamia Nizamia properties. Speakers urged sustained public pressure, community participation and accountability, while women were asked to actively join the movement.

A 50-kg laddu prepared in Tapeswaram, East Godavari district, will be offered to the Khairatabad Ganesh idol during the festival. Artisans observed Ganapati Deeksha while preparing the laddu, which is scheduled to reach Hyderabad by road on Monday.

Two Indian foxes were rescued from an open agricultural well at Malaally village in Husnabad mandal. Forest officials sought help from the AWCS team, which travelled more than 160 km at night. The healthy foxes were later released into the wild.

A 30-year-old CRPF constable was found dead at his residence in Indiranagar, Borabanda, on Saturday. Police said his family found him in the bathroom. His family told police that he had been under financial stress over an unpaid personal loan.

Hyderabad markets witnessed heavy crowds ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with residents buying idols, flowers, fruits and decorative items. Rythu Bazars and major shopping areas saw a surge in customers, while vehicles transporting idols caused traffic congestion across several key city routes.

Telangana students waiting for overseas scholarships are facing financial difficulties as approved funds remain pending. The backlog has risen sharply in recent years, forcing many students and parents to approach banks for loans to meet tuition fees and other education expenses.

Farmers in several Telangana districts, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s home district of Palamuru, are protesting power disruptions and low voltage. They say erratic electricity supply is affecting borewell-based irrigation, damaging pump sets and threatening their crops.

The Yogi Ganesh Association of Kangti, founded in 1995, has combined Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with social initiatives. Inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, the association supports needy families, organises chess tournaments and promotes environmental protection and youth development.

Several Telangana districts received heavy overnight rain, with Kesamudram in Mahabubabad recording 191.3 mm. Mancherial, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Warangal, Jangaon and Nalgonda also recorded heavy rainfall, while Hyderabad and surrounding areas received light to moderate showers.

A woman Booth Level Officer working in Hyderabad’s Old City has alleged that a local resident assaulted her and threatened to kill her. Police have registered a case based on her complaint and launched an investigation into the incident.

Fee reimbursement arrears in Telangana have increased sharply, leaving students from BC, minority and EBC communities facing difficulties. Government data shows that only 28% of the Rs 7,673.78 crore demanded for three academic years has been released so far

BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy has accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of levelling false charges regarding land ownership at Vattinagulapalle. He vowed to resign from politics if the charges are proven.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) launched a sharp counter to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s remarks on 22-A prohibited lands, accusing him of misleading the Assembly and shifting blame to the previous government.

A Hyderabad-based adventure club organised a rappelling event at Gandhari Khila near Bokkalagutta village, showcasing the fort’s potential as a destination for adventure sports.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who had earlier apologised to property owners over the prohibited lands controversy, on Saturday accused the previous BRS government of creating the problem.

A 21-year-old youth from Khammam district, who was earlier jailed in a POCSO case and released on bail, died by suicide at Mudigonda mandal headquarters. In his suicide note, Vinay Kumar Yadav alleged harassment and extortion by the girl’s relatives.

SC, ST Commission Chairman Bakki Venkataiah has cautioned BHEL management against any violation of reservation rules and roster points in recruitment and promotions.

The 13th state-level sub-junior yoga competitions concluded at Alphores e-Techno School, Kothapalli, Karimnagar, with the district emerging as overall champion.

A Hyderabad cab driver, reported missing on September 10, was found murdered at Rudraram in Sangareddy district. His cab was discovered nearly 50 km away near NH-65, with beer bottles and biryani packets inside, which police believe could aid the investigation.