Telangana

Telangana has slipped into the deficient rainfall category, recording a 23 per cent deficit between June 1 and September 9. The IMD has forecast thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall over the State, but below-normal rainfall is likely to continue until September 16.

A woman from Suryapet staged a protest outside the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, alleging police harassment and restrictions on lorries carrying bricks. She claimed the restrictions were affecting brick suppliers and sought government intervention. Police later shifted her to a station.

Police have registered a case against several mobile shops in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet for allegedly manufacturing and selling counterfeit OnePlus, Oppo and Realme back panels. Seizure operations yielded over 3,000 suspected fake panels from three shops, police said.

A 45-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband’s cousin at Nelki Venkatapur village in Mancherial district on Wednesday night. Police said the accused had long-standing enmity with the victim and blamed her for his recent divorce.

The Telangana Assembly suspended BRS MLAs for the remainder of the session on Tuesday after protests over Congress MLA Veerlapally Shankar’s ‘chavu dappu’ remarks concerning KCR. Congress ministers denied endorsing the remarks and asserted that they wished KCR a long life.

A Class 8 student died after reportedly collapsing during a sports activity at a residential school in Khammam on Wednesday. Sathvik, 14, was rushed to a government hospital after receiving first aid, but doctors declared him dead. The cause remains unclear.

BRS cadres cleaned roads in Markook mandal on Wednesday by sprinkling turmeric-mixed water after a confrontation with Congress workers on Tuesday. BRS leaders alleged that Congress workers damaged a party leader’s house and car and injured him during the clash.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao paid tributes to poet Kaloji Narayana Rao on his birth anniversary, recalling his literary legacy, fight against injustice and commitment to people’s rights. They also highlighted his contribution to Telangana’s language and identity.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to poet Kaloji Narayana Rao on his birth anniversary, recalling his literary legacy, association with people’s struggles and opposition to injustice. He also highlighted Kaloji’s contribution to Telangana’s language, literature and statehood movement.

BRS activists staged a candlelight protest in Manuguru on Tuesday, demanding the arrest of MLA Veerlapally Shankar over alleged remarks and an alleged attempt to incite Dalits against K Chandrashekhar Rao. BRS leaders also criticised the Congress government

A court in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Tuesday sentenced Thodasam Shyamrao to life imprisonment and fined him Rs 15,000 for murdering his wife Sandhyarani and staging her death as a road accident three years ago, police said

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy, Efrahim, died after being run over by a school bus at Siddapur Colony in Sadasivpet town on Tuesday. The toddler had accompanied his mother to receive his brother. Police registered a case against the driver

Four BRS leaders were injured during protests and police detentions in Gajwel constituency on Tuesday. BRS leaders alleged attacks by Congress workers and accused police of acting selectively while preventing their cadres from reaching former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence

India’s enterprise AI investment grew 119 per cent in one year, surpassing the global average. However, only 22 per cent of enterprises have AI governance processes. ServiceNow says stronger governance, connected data and workflows will be crucial for India’s next AI growth phase.

Begumpeta Nikhitha secured five gold medals at the Osmania University convocation for topping MSc Chemistry and MSc Organic Chemistry. The university also awarded 71 gold medals and 640 PhDs, while Rayapuraju Shreya received a medal for academic excellence.

Telangana EAGLE Force apprehended two persons at Sarapaka and seized 20 kg of ganja allegedly procured from Odisha. Police said the suspects were transporting the contraband to Karnataka, while the alleged supplier and receiver remain absconding.

Retired TGSRTC employees were taken into custody while attempting to protest near the Telangana Assembly over long-pending dues. The retirees are seeking salary arrears, leave encashment and other benefits, with individual dues reportedly ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

The Singareni Train, launched in 1976, has completed 50 years of service connecting Telangana’s coal belt. A lifeline for SCCL employees and families, the train has evolved from express service to electric MEMU operations, with commuters now seeking an extension to Manuguru.

Amazon has launched Creator Connections in India to link eligible creators with relevant brand campaigns and offer additional earning opportunities. The programme will be rolled out in phases to Amazon’s creator community, which already has more than 1.65 lakh members.

The Federation of North Eastern Colonies of Secunderabad has urged military authorities to reopen roads closed in Bolarum Cantonment. It said the closures have increased travel times, caused congestion and inconvenienced more than 10 lakh residents in the north-eastern parts of the twin cities.

Students of Government Polytechnic, Patancheru, protested against GO Ms No. 97, opposing the proposed integration of government polytechnics with Young India Skills University. They demanded protection of the existing academic system, SBTET framework and educational and career opportunities for diploma students.

Thousands of ASHA workers participated in a ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest in Hyderabad, demanding higher salaries, job security and PF/ESI benefits. The demonstration turned tense after police attempted to disperse the protesters, while several union leaders were detained preventively.

Khammam Two-Town police booked three youths for allegedly performing sword and knife stunts during birthday celebrations and posting videos online. Police identified them through social media monitoring and warned that public display of weapons and dangerous behaviour would invite legal action.